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BRIEFS

May 6, 2010

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*Shipping News* Oil spill may lead to demise of some firms The oil gushing unchecked from an undersea well in the Gulf of Mexico could permanently scar coastal lands and bring down some of the energy companies tied to the accident if efforts to control the spill are unsuccessful, experts said on Tuesday. New Orleans port sees smooth sailing The main shipping entrance to the Mississippi River has not been affected by the spreading Gulf of Mexico oil spill and should remain open to navigation at least into today, the Port of New Orleans said on Tuesday. France's CMA expects restructuring deal within weeks The Saade family that controls French shipping company CMA CGM is in talks with investors about a capital increase of US$300 million to US$500 million, a newspaper report said.

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CMA CGM 2009 loss US$1.4 billion, but returns to profitability OOCL starts new China-Thailand-Vietnam (CTV) service Hyundai Merchant Marine ups China-India rate US$100/TEU May 11 China Europe Express (CEX) service adds Hamburg call Savannah up 32.5pc in March to 227,860 TEU on China trade Maersk adds Lagos-Tin Can Island call to FEW1 service Hamburg Sud restores Asia-Latin American capacity to pre-crisis levels Asia to Europe container rates continue to slide CKYH alters transpacific rotation, ship deployment ICTSI nears 25-year deal for Portland's container terminal Panalpina unveils offshore oil and gas complex in Singapore China buys US Corn, US Grains Council sees more to come DHL starts LCL services from Osaka-HK Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 project 'proceeding well' Macau's first quarter air freight volumes take off Economic thaw in Anchorage as cargo, fuel stops mount AirBridgeCargo extends service into Seoul from Frankfurt

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CMA CGM Group sails ahead with a measure of optimism EU changing laws to avoid seizure of Indian drugs Coffee exports post 42 pc rise during Jan.-April Trade with Brazil may cross $ 6 bn this year Overall port capacity to exceed 800 m tonnes by 2011-12, Vasan informs Parliamentary panel Environs Min. outlines draft policy for new port projects SAIL mulls setting up port in Orissa Airlines vying for major slice of rising cargo volumes Orissa lifts ban on movement of minerals by train NCHAA & Exim Alert Software Solutions organise informative seminar for CHAs & staff Nath introduces Traffic Management Board Bill in Lok Sabha Legal loopholes stall ushering in national roadways permit India Inc expects bright growth in H1-CII survey Manufacturing expands for second month in a row Cos tardy in filing statutory statements-Minister Onion MEP slashed to $200 a tonne Forex for foreign travellers raised

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MAY 4, 2010
TNT posts greatly improved Q1/2010 results TNT, the Dutch express and mail operator based in Amsterdam, reported that its Q1/2010 revenues increased to EUR 2.747 billion, 12.4% more than the EUR 2.747 billion in the like-fo... Kuehne + Nagel manages inbound supply chain for Ripley in Chile Ripley, one of Chile's top retailers of apparel, accessories and home products, has chosen Kuehne + Nagel as provider for their global order management. Under the agreement, Kuehne... Grindrod SA acquires Fuelogic in South Africa The South African logistics service provider Grindrod SA has acquired 100% of the issued share capital of Fuelogic from Arrowbulk Carriers, Ukhamba Holdings, Calulo Petrochemicals ... Grand Alliance: new Asia service via Hamburg The Grand Alliance (Hapag-Lloyd, NYK and OOCL) is again offering four Far East ' North America services via Hamburg, starting with the arrival in Hamburg of the first vessel, the 6... Hamburg Süd increases rates in Europe'South America east coast trade The German shipping company Hamburg Süd said that the freight rates in the trade from Europe to South America east coast have fallen to a rock bottom due to overcapacity resul... Arkas to buy pair of 2,500 teu vessels Turkey's Arkas Holding has bought two 2,500 teu resales from Volkswerft Stralsund in Germany. The sales price was not officially announced but according to brokers each vessel cost... Hupac emerges from the economic crisis in good shape The Swiss combined transport operator Hupac achieved a positive annual result in 2009 despite a slump in traffic and turnover. In the crisis year 2009, the volumes in Hupac's pan-E... US airlines merge and become "United Continentals" The executive committees of the US carriers United and Continental Airlines officially announced that their two companies tied the knot on 3 May. The new service provider... Volcanic ash results in occasional closure of British airspace And ash is still pouring out... The volcano under the Eyjafjalla glacier in Iceland is still pouring out ash that is a danger for air traffic in Europe. The Irish (IAA) and the Bri... Report states Hahn is an alternative to Frankfurt for night flights Frankfurt-Hahn airport (Germany) is an alternative for cargo operations at night should night flights be restricted at Frankfurt Rhein-Main airport. This is the result of repo...

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MAY 5, 2010
Obama backs moves to raise OPA 90 liability cap Ulstein Verft delivers Normand Ranger Bourbon wins Brazil contracts Zentech and Knud E. Hansen to cooperate

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MAY 5, 2010
Boeing plans cleanup project for lower Duwamish Waterway Port Metro Vancouver calling for rail service review Cal. Maritime Academy vessel sets sail on training voyage Port of Anacortes celebrates completion of small craft hoist Crowley Maritime marks opening of new 'green' corporate headquarters

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MAY 5, 2010
Tankers make 1,000-mile detours to avoid pirates Deviations spark charter party disputes and add at least $16m in crude transportation costs Asia-Europe box trade recovery continues ELAA reports growth of more than 20% in Asia-Europe volumes during the first quarter Box shortages to remain a problem Increased demand for boxes will continue to be allied with limited supply Single-hull VLCC numbers fall by a third Global fleet reduced as owners sell vessels for scrap ahead of IMO deadline Somali pirates hijack Novoship tanker Moscow University taken as South Korean bulker manages to evade separate attack

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MAY 5, 2010
New Century shelves IPO CHINA'S New Century Shipbuilding has cancelled a planned $483M IPO on the Singapore Stock Exchange, just weeks ahead of the listing date Galp holds out against workers PORTUGAL'S Galp expressed defiance today after its refinery workers revealed plans to stage another strike next month Fire disrupts cruise project STX EUROPE told Fairplay today that it is unsure whether it will be able to deliver Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Epic next month as planned after a fire on board Obama drilling reversal hinted PRESIDENT Obama could abandon his initiative to open large areas of US coastline to oil exploration if the Deepwater Horizon spill causes widespread damage, according to his press secretary Torm counts the defections DENMARK'S listed Danish product tanker and drybulk company D/S Torm has lost two pool partners and 11 ships Samsung's profits rocket SAMSUNG HI in South Korea has reported rocketed profits during first quarter BDI firms as China holiday ends THE BALTIC Dry Index strengthened today amid rises in freight rates for all vessel classes

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MAY 5, 2010
Pacer Narrows 1Q Loss Sen. Kohl Insists on Antitrust Change ATA Chief Challenges DOT on Modal Shift Ports Detail Differences in Clean Trucks Plans Rockefeller Sees One Railroad Blocking Reform Court Dismisses Trailer Bridge from Antitrust Case Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Jumps 10.8 Percent YRC Likely to Survive, Despite 1Q Loss Treasury to Sanction Payments to Somalis CMA CGM Considering Public Stock Offering Container Ship Orders Primed to Re-Start Lufthansa Cargo Swings to 1Q Profit Portland to Lease Terminal Gulf Shipping Proceeds Amid Oil Cleanup Highway Bill Delay Seen Stretching into 2011

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MAY 5, 2010
US economy posts 3.2% 'mature' growth in Q1 Maersk announces Halifax call for containerised shellfish More signs of US recovery Global bourses jittery LA offers incentives to green auto importers

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MAY 5, 2010
Engineer pleads guilty US Department of Justice scores another win in as crewman from a Greek chemical carrier admits role in 'magic pipe' scheme. Owner mum on 'magic pipe' Connecticut-based TransAtlantic Lines is silent amid allegations of imprisoning an engineer onboard a containership. 'Dismissed with prejudice' Federal court in Puerto Rico drops antitrust action aimed at unseating US barge giant Trailer Bridge. Hope for Novoship crew? Master of hijacked tanker Moscow University manages to inform owner crew are locked in engine room. ACP cleans up small spill Hanjin Monaco boxship leaks 35 barrels of oil in Panama Canal after hitting floodgate. 'Banks losing patience' Distressed sale window will open soon for tanker buyers as lenders begin to pull the plug, analyst says. Eagle Bulk in handy sale Nasdaq-listed owner said to have collected $22m after offloading handymax. Chemical leak deemed safe Hazardous materials experts empty two containers spilling white powder from APL Tennessee in LA. StealthGas sells LPG unit Nasdaq-listed owner records small loss after offloading the Gas Prodigy. Fund ups Freeseas holding Newland Capital Management boosts its stake in Ion Varouxakis-led Freeseas. Novoship tanker hijacked Russian aframax Moscow University seized by Somali pirates while STX bulker and UAE tanker escape. Zim in talks over sell-offs Israeli container line ready to improve balance sheet by offloading stakes in marine service companies. 'Dyvi deal just the start' Lars Solbakken says "merger" of Eidsiva Rederi and Dyvi Shipping is the beginning not the extent of the listed owner's growth plan. Merwede makes South African play Dutch shipbuilder buys Cape Town marine diamond mining equipment specialist MMP. Petrobras fills phase one Brazilian oil behemoth grabs seven product tankers on 15-year deals to complete the first part of the EBN programme. U-Ming growing profit again First quarter much stronger for Taiwanese bulker player as revenues rise. Price rise cools bulker sales Buyers' appetite for dry-bulk vessels halted momentarily by higher price tags, report says. CMA CGM deal 'in weeks' Beleaguered Jacques Saade-led liner behemoth sounds positive note on financial restructuring plans. Did error sink New Century IPO? Failure to disclose newbuilding contract cancellation may have sunk Singapore listing, reports suggest. German boxship hard aground Thien & Heyenga's Stadt Hannover stuck on sandbar north of Nassau in Caribbean. Bourbon revenues steady Booming bulker market and larger fleet negate waning offshore revenues at French owner. New Century cans IPO Chinese shipbuilder opts to pull Singapore listing plans on concerns over global economy. MISC set for "phenomenal" re-rating Analyst upgrades Malaysian shipowner to "buy" on recovery in tanker rates and offshore yard spin-off. Fire hits NCL newbuilding Investigation begins into cause of blaze on Norwegian Epic at STX Europe yard in France. Vartdal joins Golden Ocean Fredriksen bulker company names new CFO after Birgitte Ringstad Vartdal joins from Torvald Klaveness. Ezra set to raise $100m Singapore offshore vessel operator opts for conventional debt in latest round of fund raising. Dockwise adds to order backlog Heavy lift vessel operator ties up another $65m worth of transport and installation contracts. CCI plots network expansion Indian logistics player will spend $670m on building 25 more container-rail terminals.

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MAY 5, 2010
Analysts: Ship orders to begin anew in '11 Hong Kong shippers decry intra-Asia bunker charge Yang Ming '09 container loss hits $563 million Brittin to head TSA air cargo security Swiss Worldcargo to target import sales UPS signs deal with Alibaba.com subsidiary CURE lobbies for rail reform CBP finalizes L.A. drawback center closure Cuba's transport minister ousted APL Logistics appoints South Asia executive DHL opens new Cochin terminal Senators want to raise oil spill liability L.A. port to cut tariff for low-emission vehicles Filter deadline impacts Oakland drayage

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MAY 5, 2010
Clean-up after Full City accident soon finished The Full City oil clean-up operation in the county of Vestfold, Norway, will be finished by the end of this week. However, the clean-up operation in the county BP turns to Norway for help The oil company BP has turned to the Norwegian Clean Seas Association for Operating Companies, NOFO, for help to clean up the oil in the Gulf of Mexico. NOFO will

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MAY 5, 2010
Vancouver bunkering affected by Alaskan taxes As the cruise season begins the numbers aren't looking good, but things are looking up for 2011. Inventory data causes big crude dip Prices briefly under $80 per barrel as markets caught by surprise. WWF: No room for HFO in sustainable future Urges shipping industry to be 'part of the solution' to ensure sustainable scenarios as world population grows. New Zealand considers delaying emission trading scheme Coastal shipping could face increased costs when scheme goes ahead. Prices mainly falling across Europe NYMEX showing further losses in early trading. IFO prices plummet in Fujairah Tight barge schedules in Durban end of next week. Crude suffers pullback Watch for further weakening due to increased inventories. Del Monte absorbs rise in bunker prices Bunker costs climb by more than 60% but freight costs see only small increase. IBC: Shipping can do better on emissions 10% cut in CO2 'easy', cleaner fuels desirable, says President of Norwegian Shipowners' Association. World currency unit to be used for bunker trades Bunker fuel to be the first physical commodity in the world to be priced in Wocus. Double-digit plunge at key ports Prices dip across all bunker products in Singapore, Hong Kong. Sharp drop in South China's April fuel oil imports Estimated to have dropped by a quarter from March and by half from last year. WFS sees 31% increase in net profit But gross profit from bunker sales falls 16%. Bominflot takes new staff in Houston KPC sells 380 cSt cargo into Singapore 80,000 tonne fuel oil parcel to load in late May in Kuwait. Rising bunker prices 'a concern' Rising bunker costs may hamper Odfjell's efforts to return to profitability in Q2. ICS/ISF: Shipping not a 'cash cow' MBIs should not to be used as source of revenue for governments or as compensating tool for other industry sectors.

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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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