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BRIEFS

April 20, 2009

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*Shipping News* Piracy pushing up cost of business Pirate raids on shipping off East Africa have already pushed up insurance and business costs, and threaten greater harm to trade if the tactics are copied elsewhere, Munich Re said last Friday. Pirates release crew, take off with tug, barge in S China Sea The Singapore-registered tugboat and barge pair Prospaq T1 and Prospaq B1 respectively have become the latest victims in what appears to be a rising trend of piracy cases in regional waters as the economic downturn drags on. Charity regatta kicks off S'pore Maritime Week Singapore Maritime Week 2009 kicked off to an appropriately nautical start with a charity event, the Singapore Maritime Week Regatta, that was flagged off by Second Minister for Finance and Transport Lim Hwee Hua at Raffles Marina on Saturday.

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Xiamen-Manila shipping line launched by Korea's Cohueng Marine Guangzhou port throughput down 14pc in first two months Long Beach losses shrink, enjoys best month since November China Shipping to increase investment in Shanghai Three Gulf of Tonkin ports unified as one, 'Beibu Gulf Port' US Federal Court denies injunction against clean truck scheme NOL chief Ron Widdows volunteers 20pc pay cut Ocean carriers must do more to cut capacity: Drewry MSC adds Kaliningrad, Norrkoping port calls to Baltic feeder Kuehne + Nagel to manage Agrati inventory in Italy SIA posts 18pc cargo drop, 21pc fewer passengers in March TNT opens US$13.3 million Singapore Changi air-road hub Aeroflot-Cargo starts Frankfurt-St Petersburg service Air cargo operator holds Heathrow study session for customs

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CSeatech Shipping accomplishes another mammoth feat SCI & MSC to jointly operate ISE service from May 16 Mercator to concentrate on dredging, coal mining Reinforced cost competitiveness imperative-MOL chief Shipping firms scrambling for kidnap-ransom cover Low rates may drive supertankers to scrapyard EU's policy of thwarting farm trade criticised at WTO Dumping duties imposed on sodium hydrosulphite from Germany & Korea Mock drill, competitions mark National Fire Services Day at Mundra Port HI-Cube double-stack box train makes grand entry into Mundra Port Moves afoot to bring all ports under TAMP's tariff regime Revamped JNCH website provides wider range of services to ex-im trade New FTP may take shape by July & be juxtaposed with GST from April 2010 Inflation rate falls to 0.18 pc Ficci speaks up for exporters Independent monitor for PPP projects on anvil Fieo chief A. Sakthivel honoured with Padma Shri Award World investors' meet planned in Kochi

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APRIL 16, 2009
Österreichische Post wins contract from Hermes The Austrian postal service provider Österreichische Post has closed a major deal with its competitor Hermes to deliver parcels to end customers. However, the Austrian state-owned ... BMW selects Ceva Logistics The logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has been awarded a new contract for the management of warehouse operations for the German car manufacturer BMW. The contract applies t... Rangel enters pharmaceutical logistics field The Portuguese forwarding and logistics corporation Rangel Group, established in 1980, recently expanded its already broad portfolio of services to include pharmaceutical logi... SIL Barcelona: Pre-Register for free without waiting in line Attending the SIL Barcelona is easier than ever before, as you can pre-register for free without waiting in line. The organizers of SIL and ITJ Logistics Worldwide invite...

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APRIL 17, 2009
French fishermen's Channel danger stunt STX's Saint-Nazaire yard wins French Navy order Singapore set for Maritime Week Multraship and Mammoet complete Croatian clean-up

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APRIL 17, 2009
Dry bulk shares rise

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APRIL 17, 2009
Maersk, CMA CGM to begin Port of Seattle calls in June US rail freight traffic continues slide during week Webb Institute name pair as Crowley scholars for 2009-2100 Longview Port Commissioners seek bids on sand removal work K Line joining TSK in joint Japan/Jakarta service

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APRIL 17, 2009
Tanker rates collapse EARNINGS dramatically plunge across all tanker types in both dirty and clean trades Tanker market faces worse slump than first thought Lines slow to lay up biggest containerships BOX lines are keeping most of their very big ships in service, despite a collapse in cargo volumes this year. Brussels forced to climbdown over climate change laws EUROPEAN Commission forced to climbdown from its threat to impose regional greenhouse gas legislation on the maritime industry.

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APRIL 17, 2009
75 saved from sinking ship PASSENGERS from a sinking passenger ship are safe today, thanks to a German box ship's crew that rescued 75 survivors off Tanzania Piracy cost impact discounted SO far, piracy's financial impact on shipowners is less than implied by blanket press coverage, according to Lazard analyst Urs Dur Blockade forced back to France A BLOCKADE of French fishing vessels that held up ferries and played havoc with local shipping was forced back to Boulogne this morning by a fleet of cutters sent by the French government Chinese aircraft carriers ahead? CHINA'S territorial disputes over shipping routes, offshore gas deposits and maritime boundaries appear to have produced a major change in naval newbuilding policy 800 laid off at Bulgarian yard BULGARIA'S Rousse shipyard said today it plans to lay off all 800 of its workers EU halts carbon emissions law THE EU halted plans today to impose regional greenhouse gas laws on the shipping industry because of the global recession

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APRIL 17, 2009
Canada to Relax First-Port Policy Coast Guard Lacks Small Boat Tracking: GAO Yusen Contests Anti-Monopoly Fine Indiana Line OK'd for Spur MSC to Launch Two Services in Americas Old Dominion Relocates Denver Service Center Aloha Air Cargo Workers Join Teamsters Canadian Trucks Get Bigger Jet Fuel Demand Tumbles CSAV Seeks Cut in Charter Rates Concor Earnings Fell in 4Q Mexican Talks End without Truck Deal Maersk, CMA to Call Seattle Maersk Adds Mobile to Transatlantic Loop NOL Expects 1Q, Full-Year Loss Werner Sees Truckload Pickup

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APRIL 17, 2009
Is the worst over or will the green shoots turn brown? After experiencing one of the worst first quarters in living memory, ocean carriers must hope that President, Barack Obama's comments this week that there are signs of 'glimmers of hope' in the US economy do not eventuate to be 'fool's gold'. US court blocks FMC injunction in clean trucks case More Antwerp calls after MSC Beatrice trial success Clinton piracy strategy welcome; but shipowners need deterrents Halifax to benefit from new CKYH string Q1 grief for NOL and OOCL

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APRIL 17, 2009
86m shares! George Economou's DryShips pumps up the volume en route to new single-day trading record and 29% gain. Overrated? Economically speaking, piracy is not worth all the media fuss, US analyst opines. Bulking up DryShips' momentum sparks rally by entire dry-bulk sector on high-volume Wall Street trading. Banking on less Nordea slices tanker spot rate projections and drops target price for Frontline. DryShips sailing George Economou-led bulker owner sees stock boosted as $500m share issue leads to upgrade. Swedes keep BBB Gothenburg based hull and P&I club hangs on to rating despite tough but ultimately profitable year. SOS success Komrowski boxship rescues 75 off Tanzania as others scared off distress call by piracy threat. It's quotes time Mathematician George Economou on exs and whys while Somali pirates wage war on the US. Two more for fight Knut Hundhammer confident of victory as Transfield and Pacific Bulk pledge support to Armada creditor action group. Skaug bags more Wilh Wilhelmsen CEO's pay climbs in 2008 but other executives are catching up fast. Trafigura tethered Cargo onboard tanker Nord Observer arrested in Nigeria as local outfit fights trading giant in court. Power cut Ukrainian shipyard 61 Communards loses electricity supply as unpaid bills to provider mount up. Mornes mess Sweden's Thun criticised over bridge manning levels after bulker damaged in jetty collision. Bolters bagged Two of four crew who escaped from a cargoship seized in India have been nabbed by local authorities. Losses grow Croatia's 3 Maj shipyard posts bigger deficit for 2008 as costs increase and revenues fall. Switch confirmed Marc Saverys' CMB confirms entry into the tanker market after owning up to switching two capesize newbuildings for three aframax tankers. Rousse standstill All 800 workers at Bulgarian shipyard are being laid off temporarily as materials run out. ICTSI pays down Philippines container port player reduces short-term debt and agrees new five-year loan. Ugland inks resale Norwegian owner in the process of picking up a handymax unit under construction in the Philippines. Dover profit dips But British port is talking up its prospects despite the economic downturn. Pier prang Hellenic Seaways ferry damaged in collision off Paros, Greece, but no injuries reported. Vale delays Brazilian miner delays start of $2.3bn Onca Puma mine for at least a year, while Port Colborne facility set for eight week summer shutdown. Skuld scales back Norwegian P&I club to close its Singapore office after only two-and-a-half years due to financial crisis. Japanese merger K Line and Tokyo Senpaku respond to cargo volume drop by combining runs to Malaysia and Indonesia. Eight safe All crew rescued after tanker takes on water and sinks off Philippines. Fleeing fire More than 200 workers evacuated from DFDS hotel ferry after blaze breaks out in engine room. CSAV seeking cuts Chilean liner operator looking for reductions of up to 30% in charter hire payments says PST. Clause warning North of England advises members to avoid using charterparty clauses requiring RightShip approval. Wide berth International Chamber of Shipping endorse plan to sail 600nm off Somalia's Indian Ocean coast. ATM completed George Economou-led DryShips says it has completed its $500m equity offering to investors.

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APRIL 17, 2009
Obama backs Jones Act, industry remains vigilant Wilhelmsen sees record profits in 2008 OOCL's volumes, rates fall Cathay to reduce cargo capacity 11% Debate over plastic pallet fire retardants heats up U.S., Rwanda advance trade relations Vilsack heads to G8 Agricultural Ministerial Kuehne + Nagel to deliver furniture to U.K. homes Antwerp 1st quarter box volume down 16%

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APRIL 17, 2009
Fire on Queen of Scandinavia ' passengers evacuated Late last night, a fire broke out on the DFDS ro-ro passenger ferry Queen of Scandinavia, and about 250 persons were safely evacuated. No injuries have been reported. The Container handling drops sharply in European port giants The container handling in Antwerp was down by more than 16 per cent to 1.7 million TEU during Q1, compared to Q1 2008. The total cargo turnover fell by ICS backs exclusion zone The International Chamber of Shipping, ICS, supports a plan to exclude vessels from an area 600 nautical miles off Somalia's coast to avoid pirates. 'Ships shouldn't sail within the zone Absalon back home after anti-piracy mission The Danish frigate Absalon has returned to Copenhagen. Absalon has been patrolling in the Gulf of Aden for eight months. During its mission Absalon captured five Somali pirates, they have

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APRIL 17, 2009
Prices spike in Los Angeles as supply tightens 380 cst fuel soars by $60 with changing supply conditions. Prices lack direction end of week Rotterdam bunker market very quiet. Diesel removed from grounded fishing vessel High winds delay salvage operations in San Francisco. Debt-ridden operator to be kept afloat Company's vessels detained by creditors for non-payment of bunkers and wages. Far East suppliers change payment terms Financial crisis also causing bunker demand to decline in Russia's Far East. Singapore's bunker prices slip Prices in other key ports continue to climb. Chemoil exploring storage business in Philippines Plans to 'build and lease out facilities to anyone who wants to enter the local oil industry'. Armada meets 'road block' Creditors filing request for independent investigation on the company. Maldives supplier awaits new barges To take two new barges for fresh water supply and marine gasoil delivery. Singapore underground storage launch delayed to 2013 Construction work to start end of this year.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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