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BRIEFS

January 30, 2009

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*Shipping News* DryShips notified of covenants breach DryShips Inc, a transporter of commodities including iron ore and coal, says two of its leading banks, which collectively held US$751.8 million in debt as at Dec 31, 2008, have notified the company that it is in breach of certain financial covenants.

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Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM skip Suez east-bound to slow steam around Cape APL late November, December volume fell 24pc on sliding demand UASC launches Indian subcontinent, Mideast, Red Sea service Dubai's DP World turns bearish, reviews plans to cuts costs Shanghai's biggest container cranes Tacoma bound Emirates increases rates on India-ME-East Africa service Savannah ups capacity with two on-dock intermodal rail facilities Shipping firms threaten to surcharge Mombasa port over long delays CSX fourth quarter revenue up 4pc to US$2.7 billion Cash incentive for rail shippers using Port of NYNJ LAN airlines posts Q4 profit, but fined for price fixing Sub-contracted FedEx plane wing tip hits runway, crashes Analysts expect Boeing profit fall as revenue declines

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Development initiatives cover logistics sector too-Ashwani Kumar ABG Shipyard reports excellent Q3 results UASC launches IMR service Bids invited for palmolein import ChPT inks sister port MoU with Port of Halifax Socio-cultural events to the fore at R-Day celebrations at Paradip Port Tuticorin Port sets 2 new handling records in Jan. Security tightened Antwerp port chief to seek closer ties with India Frequency of boxships calls at NM Port increasing MbPT Chairman promises quality service to Port users at R-Day function IATA's e-freight scheme goes places Stimulus packages impact review tomorrow BoA to take up Adanis' proposal in March meet Patriotic fervour marks celebrations at IFFCO Kandla

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JANUARY 28, 2009
Agility expands its network in the Nordic states Agility, one of the leading global providers of integrated logistics solutions, has signed an agreement to take over Oy O. Nyström & Co. AB based in Vantaa, Finland. The acquisitio... Gebr'der Weiss phases in new terminal near Basel The Austrian service provider Gebr'der Weiss (GW) phased in a new 3,700 sqm forwarding facility, which encompasses a logistics hall, at the beginning of the current year. The platf... Gefco establishes subsidiary in Chile The French logistics service provider Gefco is opening a new branch office in Chile. The Paris-based company said that it is making the move in response to growing demands from&nbs... Ziegler Group launches Ziegler UK Ltd The Brussels (BE)-based forwarding group Ziegler recently announced the launch of Ziegler UK Ltd. The new entity seized the opportunity to take over part of the business of An... CMA CGM optimises Amerigo Express service The French shipping line CMA CGM is optimising its scheduled Amerigo Express, which links the Mediterranean with the US east coast service, with effect from 12 March. Fo... Fesco takes delivery of largest feeder vessel in the Baltic Sea Fesco, a Moscow (Russia)-based transportation group, has taken delivery of the largest feeder vessel in the Baltic Sea from Stocznia Szczecniska Nowa (SSN). The "Fesco Voronez... Safmarine announces changes in Safari service Safmarine, a shipping company headquartered in Antwerp (Belgium), has announced that its Safari service between Asia and Southern Africa will consist of the following slings: the c... 100% scanning is too expensive Jena Baker McNeill of the USA's Heritage Foundation has criticized the decision of the US Congress to scan all air and seafreight coming into the country. She claims that it will n...

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JANUARY 29, 2009
Schulte-managed LPG carrier hijacked Marine insurers must "run hard to stay in place" North of England backs lifeboat fall-preventers Kirby reports record profit but weakening markets

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JANUARY 29, 2009
MSC paints with PPG First FDPSO delivered DryShips in breach of loan covenants Somali pirates seize LPG tanker

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JANUARY 29, 2009
Port of Seattle bests grain export record Cargo volumes drop at Port of Tacoma Port of Vancouver schedules annual state of the port event Teams respond to bomb threat aboard Washington ferry Hanjn adds two ships container fleet

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Silver Constellation crew face food shortage SEAFARERS onboard bulker Silver Constellation face food crisis, no pay for three months. Excess supply to haunt China domestic dry bulk market CHINA'S dry bulk cabotage shipping trades will face excess tonnage supply this year, said the Shanghai International Shipping Research Centre. Keppel faces Rowan rig order cancellation KEPPEL Offshore and Marine is facing possible cancellation of a $195m jack-up rig order from Rowan Companies at its US yard.

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JANUARY 29, 2009
Steel cuts unsettle shipping NIPPON Steel has announced it will cut output for January-March by 5M tonnes amid plummeting demand and a bleak profits outlook US execs face years in prison FIVE executives who pleaded guilty in the Jones Act rate collusion case will spend years behind bars, and "many" more carrier employees are being targeted for incarceration, according to legal documents obtained by Fairplay French strike stymies ports FRENCH ports were crippled by a national strike today that was called by unions calling for a defence of employment and salaries during the economic downturn

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JANUARY 29, 2009
Manufacturers want import safety delay National Ass'n. of Manufacturers says companies are unprepared, wants six-month delay to comply with Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act import rules Port of Charleston to lose another Maersk Line loop Weak finish for Seattle TEUs 10+2 meet at Miami port Decline for Tacoma boxes Hanjin Shipping deploys new box ship duo in US service Tacoma expands transload Vancouver boxes dip 3% Global air cargo off 23% Global 3PLs grew 6.5% C.H. Robinson growth slows

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JANUARY 29, 2009
Marine insurers face crucial period ICL to include Wilmington (NC) in TA service French workers strike in economic protest Hanjin christens two vessels for Asia-US/Far East-Red Sea trades TI takes CSAV business from Itajai

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JANUARY 29, 2009
DryShips cancels Deal reached over Fednav's Maple Valley will see George Economou's company pay another $8m to cancel. Royal plummets Fain-led cruiseship owner barely ekes out a fourth-quarter profit and offers a gloomy outlook for 2009. CMB posts loss Bocimar parent sees fourth quarter swing to an $14.6m loss as Armada debt written down, but 2009 looks favourable. LPG ship seized Fully-laden tanker managed by Bernhard Schulte and operated by MC Shipping hijacked in Gulf of Aden Frangou optimistic Chief executive spies ray of hope for dry-bulk sector as Navios Partners files shelf and reports increased profit. Two cut DryShips After DryShips plans $500m cash grab, a pair of analysts downgrade its Nasdaq-listed stock. Fuel block blamed "Partial blockage of fuel lines" stalled OSG tanker in San Francisco Bay, safety checks required. Mercator steady Nine-month operating profit and revenues rise at Indian tanker, bulker owner, but minority interests hit bottom line. Japan joins fight Navy prepares to send warships to protect Japanese vessels in the pirate-riddled waters off Somalia. Price panic Shipowners beg Panama Canal Authority not to press ahead with transit fee hikes in dire economic climate. Gloomy outlook Niels Stolt-Nielsen sees little cause for optimism in next two years as 2008 profit dips at Norwegian tanker and terminals company. 'Victim' sailor dies Reclusive and ill Croatian seafarer held in Greece for a year on drug smuggling charges dies in hospital. Kirby cautious "Global recession has limited visibility" for year ahead but Joe Pyne-led owner posts healthy 2008 result. Seven saved Exact identity of vessel named by USCG shrouded in mystery as all crew rescued in Caribbean. Any takers? Romanian shipyard SNO's major shareholder looking to offload 11.8% stake for $3.6m. Sasebo builds Japanese yard sees profit and sales climb in first nine months but braces itself for final quarter loss. Prisco up Russian tanker owner's oil volumes edge 1% ahead in 2008 as smaller fleet gets busy with exports. Russian growth Port volumes edge up 1.1% in 2008, with Novorossiisk still way out in front. HHI on a high Korean shipbuilder beats analysts' profit forecasts in fourth quarter, but expects new orders to fall 23% this year. Mipo makes more Korean yard benefits from higher-value vessel orders as fourth quarter earnings soar. Boxship grounds BCL Iwona hits north bank of Kiel Canal, Germany, after suffering rudder failure. Mirror menace Washington state ferry evacuated after bomb threat found written on toilet mirror. Samsung ups net Korean shipbuilding giant posts bumper 35% rise in annual net profit as sales go up a quarter. Out of pocket Rig owner Ensco confirms that PDVSA has seized control of jack-up and how much it is owed. Volumes slump Neptune Orient Lines sees containers carried decline by nearly one quarter compared to a year ago. Early exit Stena Line ferry returns to Scotland after lorry seen hanging out of stern door. Thome recruits Singapore-based ship manager names Tore Nedregaard as the new boss of its offshore arm.

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JANUARY 29, 2009
ICL moves port calls to Wilmington, N.C. APL reports sharp drop in cargo volumes Hanjin adds two 4,300-TEU ships U.S. infrastructure gets near-failing grade House passes $819 billion stimulus Target axes Arkansas DC NFTC: Protectionism no answer to downturn Torok heads UPS freight forwarding Busan transshipment bolsters moribund December Tanjung Pelepas says local cargo boosts volumes Welch, former Charleston port director, dies

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JANUARY 29, 2009
Kockums in redundancy talks The Swedish naval shipbuilder Kockums has initiated redundancy talks with the unions as order intake slows and revenues fall. A total of 250 employees in Malm', Karlskrona and Muskö may Birka Paradise latest victim of snuff legislation Birka Line will reflag its cruise vessel Birka Paradise to Sweden. The vessel sails on cruises between Stockholm and Mariehamn. One reason behind the move is that the sale of Gloomy message from insurers Hull and cargo insurers are trying to raise premium levels to meet growing claims at the same time as shipowners are facing pressure from declining freight rates and the surge Japan to send warships to Somalia The Japanese Government will deploy a number of warships off Somalia to fight piracy, the BBC reports. However, it is still unclear how many ships will be deployed in the All time high for Ports of Stockholm A record was set in 2008 when 11.7 million passengers travelled via Ports of Stockholm, up four per cent from the year before. The passengers travelled across the Baltic Suez loses traffic as vessels take the long route The steep decline in rates and slowing transport demand continue to force liner operators to launch cost-cutting measures. MSC has decided to join the growing number of operators choosing Last arctic container carrier to Norilsk Nickel German Wadan Yards has delivered the last of a series of five container carriers to Norilsk Nickel. The Nadezhda is an 18,500 DWT vessel designed for arctic service and equipped

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JANUARY 29, 2009
Cruise line lowers its fuel calculations Q4 results impacted by 2008 price increases. Mixed bunker prices across Europe Rotterdam trade reported to be very quiet. Bunker surcharges boost revenue NOL says 'improved bunker cost recovery' has helped cut losses. ENOC close to signing fuel oil contract Reports say Indian refiner will supply ten 80,000 mt cargoes. Kittiwake expands its team New sales manager and technical advisor is expert on liner wear. Suppliers need to be 'protected' Bunker companies face 'overreaction' to evidence of biodiesel in marine fuel. Asian market moves down Bunker demand were not heard to be active. Pakistan refiner cuts bunker supplies Temporary disruption to marine fuel supplies due to high demand from power plants.

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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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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.

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