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BRIEFS

August 27, 2009

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*Shipping News* Regional Container Lines sees industry recovery Thai-listed feeder line Regional Container Lines (RCL) became one of the few shipping lines to put down money on new ships as its president Sumate Tanthuwanit expressed cautious optimism that the sector is recovering, with an increase in freight rates possible by the next quarter. S'pore signs air pacts with Latin American states Latin America will become more accessible to travellers from Singapore, now that an open skies agreement (OSA) with Peru and bilateral air services agreements (ASA) with Colombia and Ecuador have been reached. Prosafe sees demand improving in 2010 Norwegian offshore oil services provider Prosafe Production said yesterday that it expected few new contracts this year and an improvement in demand for floating production vessels next year.

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UASC hikes rates, adds Asia/Med peak and overweight surcharges Emirates hikes Far East/south Asia rates September 1 and 8 Maersk hikes rates on full range of intra-America trades Hapag-Lloyd hikes rates on wide range of secondary trades MOL to increase rate US$200/TEU on Europe-South Africa trade AADA set US$375/TEU, $750/FEU bunker surcharge from September 11 WTO upholds Japan, slaps down US 'zeroing' anti-dumping practice Zim is granted US$100 million infusion by parent shareholders CSAV, joins MSC loop, enjoys July hike as volumes hit 150,000 TEU Agility Fairs & Events is ISOed for fine arts handling in Singapore Deutsche Bahn results dragged down by rail, air cargo volumes International Register of Shipping appoints Canadian chief Etihad to start Baghdad freighter service Northwest Cargo loss leaves Lynxs CargoPort in the lurch Amsterdam air cargo volume up, freighter movement down TIACA resists ban night flights at Burbank Airport

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WISA members appointed to 2 panels at Asian Shippers' Council annual meet ASC urges govts to vigorously pursue maritime regulatory reforms Cabinet may soon decide on transfer of Hind Shipyard to MoD Tobacco exports fetch more Soyameal export earnings slump Corn exports face ban again Port Pipavav launching 2 Jindal Waterways vessels for coastal shipping 43 port projects completed Ports hike storage rates for sugar & pulses steeply Sical reserves Chennai Port's JD5 bulk cargo berth until 2018 TUFS no more sought-after sop Manufacturing sector growth revved up by 20 pc in Q1-CII study CBEC chief hopeful of meeting tax collection target Feasibility study on India-Australia FTA almost ready

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AUGUST 25, 2009
Stef-TFE opens new logistics platform in Strasbourg The French cool chain transport and logistics group Stef-TFE recently started operations at a new logistics facility in Strasbourg (France). The 5 ha property on the banks of the R... Geis takes over packaging specialist Georg Lechner The global logistics service provider Geis, based in Bad Neustadt / Saale (Germany), took over Georg Lechner GmbH, a German packaging specialist headquartered in Oberhaching near M... TNT Innight shoulders distribution for Jaguar and Land Rover The luxury and premium brand names Jaguar and Land Rover are relying on TNT Innight. The latter took charge of the transport of spare parts for the two well-known marques... "Drowned" sailor resurrects as pirate on the "Arctic Sea" The suspected Baltic Sea pirates captured on the Russian-crewed, Finnish-managed "Arctic Sea" are probably Estonian ex-convicts. The Moscow newspaper "Komsomolsakya Pravda" reporte... Aart Klompe is new director of DB Schenker Rail Nederland Aart Klompe will shoulder responsibility for DB Schenker Rail GmbH on 1 September. He will succeed Detlef Heydt, who is leaving the company. Klompe has been in charge of ... Russia to merge Kamaz and Avtovaz? According to the media in Moscow the Russian state wants to merge the ailing car manufacturer Avtovaz (Lada) and the commercial vehicle maker Kamaz. The state holding Rostechnologi... Hamburg Süd's "Rio Blanco" christened in Hamburg The "Rio Blanco" was christened at the Burchardkai quay in the port of Hamburg this week. This is the fourth new vessel in a series of six containerships of identical des... New feeder service between ECT in Rotterdam and CTF in Stockholm The feeder operators Team Lines and Unifeeder have launched a new weekly all-water feeder service between the terminals of Europe Container Terminals (ECT) in R... China discussing expansion of Mauritania's port of Nouakchott China State Construction Engineering Corp (CSCEC) is now in discussions with the Mauritanian government about the construction of two further berths in the port of Nouakc... NCA to suspend Frankfurt route Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA) will suspend flights to Frankfurt (Germany) ahead of its winter timetable beginning on 25 October. The last service to Frankfur...

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AUGUST 26, 2009
Ex-MSC ship headed for Bangla breaker?

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AUGUST 26, 2009
Port of Seattle gives Nickelsville timeline for removal of encampment Tacoma Port Commission sets study session with Sumner council 'PacifiCat' catamaran ferry heads out of Port Metro Vancouver Crowley adds SESOK to Alaska River tug fleet Washington DOT eyes $435 million in rail grants

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AUGUST 26, 2009
Jo Tankers to lay off Dutch officers and reflag vessels CHEMTANKER operator to make around 50 Dutch officers redundant and likely to move four vessels to Singapore register. Eastwind trustee makes $3m from Hakufu deal EASTWIND Maritime's bankruptcy trustee has realised $3m in cash by finalising a transder of bareboat charter. Analyst puts damper on Frontline profit forecast NORDEA analyst projects Frontline net profit of $35m for 2009, followed by $28m in 2011 and $61m in 2011. Handysize hunger fuels secondhand sales boom SMALLER bulkers comprise nearly half of 2009 sales, mostly to Asia, as Chinese 'gobble' them up for coastal trading.

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AUGUST 26, 2009
Box giants change loop to US CMA CGM, Maersk Line and Hyundai are suspending their service linking China, South Korea, the US East Coast and Panama, it was announced today Now $60M pledged for Zim ISRAEL Corp said today it will now inject $60M into its Zim Integrated Services subsidiary Gorgon LNG gets Canberra tick GORGON LNG, a A$65Bn ($54.4Bn) project off Western Australia, cleared its final environmental hurdle today Ferries clean up the Baltic A STUDY has found that harmful oil discharges from ships in the Baltic Sea have decreased significantly over the past year, Fairplay was told today Foreigners tap Oz bulk market LAST YEAR'S deregulation of Australia's grain export market appears to have prompted an international consortium to buy and reactivate a Brisbane bulk terminal Turkey near box port tender ANKARA is reportedly preparing to issue a tender to build one of the world's largest box hubs in western Turkey Cold shower in Copenhagen POLITICIANS in Copenhagen today urged delegates participating in the UN's December climate change conference to resist the charms of the Danish capital's prostitutes

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AUGUST 26, 2009
Jumbo Jubilee Sets Heavy Lift Record Universal Africa Lines Opens South Africa Office Truck Tonnage Index Fell 10.4 Percent in July LAX Freight Reaches 2009 High Port of Long Beach Won't Join Trucking Regulatory Bid Illinois to Ask LaHood for $300 Million Port Labor Leaders Claim New Peace Matson Chairman James Andrasick to Retire New York Plugs Electric Vehicles Maersk Adds New Trans-Pac Rate Hikes Lawmaker Sponsors Clean Air Grants for Ports UPS Truck Driver Dies in Crash Wabtec Books Ireland Railcar Sale China Becomes World's Largest Exporter Durable Goods Orders Jump 4.9 Percent United Arab Shipping Launches India Service Hamburg Agrees to Further Hapag-Lloyd Aid Shareholders Reject $100 Million Zim Rescue Three Carriers Suspend All-Water Service

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AUGUST 26, 2009
Taylors ties up with Teesport Wincanton gets ready for the 'soup season' Hamburg to foot half of Hapag's credit scheme IWT launches Dublin congestion-beating green box train Japan's exports slide: German confidence grows

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AUGUST 26, 2009
Genmar upgraded FBR Capital Markets lifts rating on General Maritime after tanker owner's stock slips to an attractive entry point. MPP saved EU and CTF 151 in "unprecedented cooperation" respond to attempted hijacking of Italian multipurpose ship. Grain halted again Argentine farmers preparing to halt grain and cattle exports as conflict with government continues. SBM scores FPSO player lands $1.2bn deal for converted VLCC off West Africa. Trustee bags $3m Bankruptcy judge approves deal allowing transfer of an Eastwind Maritime bulker charter to a Singapore company. Chairman retires Matson Navigation's James Andrasick steps down from the Oakland liner company less than a year after shift from CEO job. Axe falls Fincantieri's US yard Bay Shipbuilding to slash 405 jobs as business declines. Service suspended Maersk, CMA CGM and Hyundai cut route from China to US east coast on weak demand. Sedco success Transocean bags 455-day fixture for ultra-deepwater semi-submersible Sedco Express. Chemical fusion Singapore operator Navig8 teams with US manager Sokana to form new 100-ship chemical tanker pool company IMSK axes Pareto Norwegian owner IM Skaugen seeking new "market maker" agreement as it drops Pareto. MBC dented Robert Kuok-backed bulker and tanker owner sees second quarter profit sliced by 68%. Zaliv halts Ukrainian yard puts plan to build up to 10 newly designed capesizes on hold in credit crisis. Red ahead Frontline faces third quarter losses but should remain in the black for Q2, says Nordea. Celtic circles UK-listed company plotting return to shipowning as assets become distressed. Essar in Consortium led by Indian group to develop INR 4.79bn coal terminal at Paradip. Chung Jin too? Arctic Sea mystery deepens as master claimed it was North Korean ship Chung Jin 2, Russia says. Another raid Stamford Drilling takes Cecon holding to nearly 25% with latest swoop for shipowner's stock. Dof in line Helge Mogster backed owner's second quarter figures match up with market forecasts as profit falls. Nexus warns Survival in doubt as hunt for finances "challenging" and net loss grows at Anders Holm-led FPSO owner. Cargoship sinks Crew escape on liferafts as Thai vessel goes down in storms off Phuket. Help needed Israel Corp boss Nir Gilad calls for state funding of container line Zim after crucial investment plan rejected. More for Noble Hong Kong trader and bulker player extends $1.2bn credit facility by another $600m. Bourbon inches up French shipowner sees first half profits creep up on stronger performance at its offshore division. Lucky escape US couple and their dog uninjured after yacht written off in clash with Scandlines ferry in Baltic. Asciano slides Australian ports and rail group reports a full year loss, but cargo volumes showing signs of revival. Tanjung tanks Malaysian offshore vessel operator sees second quarter net profits cut in half as costs surge.

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AUGUST 26, 2009
Zim rescue funding on the rocks Maersk, CMA CGM, Hyundai halt transpacific service ECS wins agency contract from Tampa Cargo K + N opens Sochi center ahead of Olympics FMC reviews 7 OTI license applications Smartway program expands to drayage Marseilles deep sea box volume up 21% ILA delegates to discuss contract extension

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AUGUST 26, 2009
Keel of P&O ferry laid The keel of the first of two 49,000 GT ferries for P&O Ferries was laid at STX Europe Rauma shipyard on August 25, 2009. The vessel will be delivered Sea rescue exercise in Gulf of Finland An Estonian-Finnish-Russian sea rescue exercise has been held in the Gulf of Finland with the ferry Victoria 1 playing a leading role. In the scenario, the Victoria 1 Erria in new joint venture Erria A/S has signed a letter of intent with a yet undisclosed European partner for a joint venture, which will operate a fleet of around 85 chemical tankers and

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AUGUST 24, 2009
Markets look elsewhere as crude stockpile increases Other factors in play, oil continues to trade lower. Increase in bunker supply margins Sellers' margins have gone up as credit risk has increased. Greek trader welcomes new bunker manager Will be responsible for the company's day-to-day trading activities. Aerial surveillance will identify polluters 24/7 Protecting and preserving Canada's North. Bunker prices falling mid-week Shortage of prompt product in Rotterdam. Norway begins work on ECA application Hopes North Sea ECA will be extended to cover the country's entire coast by 2015. 'Clearer picture' of counterparty risk Global bunker supplier 'more confident' in transactions, but says prudence is still required. Bunkers slip after crude decline Demand in key Asian ports noted to be improving, albeit slowly. Fuel parcel sold at near 12-month high premium Indian cargo sold at $1 per tonne above Singapore spot quotes. Essar Oil seeking another loan for European acquisitions Indian refiner said to be in talks for $750 million to fund bids for three Shell refineries. No go for Zim Shareholders reject first installment of a $350 million capital injection. Shipping firm slapped with oil spill charge 5,000-litre leak leads to Finland's biggest-ever oil spillage administrative charge.

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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.

SAILING LIST

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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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