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BRIEFS

November 9, 2010

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*Shipping News* Tough year ahead despite China demand China's expanding appetite for foreign iron ore, coal, and grains will not be enough to lift the world's maritime industry out of its doldrums as it faces a flood of new vessels next year. Shanghai grants shipping licences to international shipbrokers The Shanghai government has granted trading licences to shipbrokers Braemar Shipping, Clarkson, and at least three other foreign firms, allowing them to trade in the local currency for the first time, Braemar's chief executive said yesterday. Global container industry regains confidence: Hanjin Confidence has returned to the global container industry, a key indicator of world economic growth, with shipping demand expected to outpace supplies next year, a senior executive said yesterday. Japan probes leaked YouTube footage

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UASC reshuffles AEC1, offers Asia, Mideast, EU loops Kenya acquits 17 accused pirates, Seychelles convicts 11, pirates kill yachtsman GFI Group in box derivatives, says 3PL, shipper interest high 'K' Line Baltimore boss embezzled US$371,383 by false billing French strike eases, though delayed pension strife continues IFW presents online petition to sink new EU trailer height limit CMA CGM tests non-wood eco-container flooring TNT quarterly profit shrinks in 'good, but not great year' US Army logistics strives to clear out Iraq battlefield - cost effectively US exports buoyed by low dollar, low rates, high capacity Etihad Airways refuses air shipments from Yemen, Somalia EU to unite security, efficiency after air cargo bomb threats UK re-screens air cargo from India, Pakistan and Iran Boeing gears up air cargo forecast after post downturn surge

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A. K. Gupta climbs SCI ladder to become Director of Tech., Offshore Div. SCIs Q2 net profit up by phenomenal 644 pc! UASC expands AEC1 port coverage, adds direct calls from India to North Europe Cabinet Secy satisfied with progress of Vallarpadam & Puthuvypeen projects Speakers offer strategic, efficient solutions for increased cargo handling Call for another green revolution Deals signed in Mumbai will create 50,000 jobs in the US-Obama India now attractive FDI destination, says Assocham India to create 7 lakh jobs in US-CII OECD-UNCTAD report extols India's financial reforms Reliance Power inks $ 5-bn MoU with US Exim Bank States want coal out of GST list UK offers Indian entrepreneurs a special visa APEC to refrain from competitive devaluations BRIC gets increased clout in IMF

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010
PD Ports welcomes youngsters to its graduate training programme PD Ports recently welcomed four talented graduates to its team on Teesside. Gemma Holmes and Liam Callaghan are postgraduates who have completed their studies at Leeds Metropolitan... Lehnkering taking over liquid bulk business in Hörstel from Nijhof-Wassink On 1 November Lehnkering took over the liquid bulk business for rubber-lined equipment in Hörstel (Germany) from Nijhof-Wassink. This division of the Dutch company's German subsidi... K Line starting Honolulu service K Line is launching a connection between Asia and Honolulu HI (USA). The link offers slots on an existing service between Asia and the west coast of South America, operated by K Li... MOL transporting medical supplies for non-profit organisation Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd is set to cooperate with the non-profit organisation PH Japan in the maritime transportation of medical and health supplies, including masks to prevent infecti... Tiaca, Iata, Fiata and GSF to present single industry voice to regulatory authorities worldwide A letter of intent committing several trade associations to working towards the formation of an industry advisory group facilitated by Tiaca to ensure the air cargo industry has a ... Norbert Dentressangle completes Schneider acquisition The French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle has completed the acquisition of Schneider Logistics International's freight forwarding activity in the US and China.... DSV opens airfreight office in Rotterdam DSV Air and Sea has expanded its activities in the Netherlands by opening an airfreight office in Rotterdam. The company already has four air and sea freight offices in the Netherl... Steder Group and Hansaeng combine power for Thai plant The Steder Group, a member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) in the Netherlands, was awarded a contract to handle the logistics for a petrochemical plant in Thailand. All ... Etihad celebrating seven years of service Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates, celebrated its seventh anniversary on 5 November. Seven years of rapid growth have seen Etihad ope... Logistics industry celebrates centenary of first air cargo flight The world's first commercial cargo flight was undertaken by US aviator Philip Orin Parmalee, who had worked with the Wright brothers, 100 years ago, on 7 November 1910. His 65 mile... Panalpina I: corruption cases with US authorities resolved Panalpina has announced the final resolution of claims against it arising from an investigation by the US department of justice (DoJ) and the USA's Securities and Exchange Commissi...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Fuel scammer sent to slammer Wave power project moves forward ABS fleet sails past 170 million gt mark Harris swoops on Schlumberger satcom unit Yachtsman rescued from Somali pirates Pirates extort record ransom

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Port Tracker report finds slowing of container traffic Mitsui OSK Lines testing low friction paint on vessel hull Port of Everett schedules Holiday on the Bay event Port of Seattle earns national Green Fleet nod Crystal Cruises continues string of Conde Nast cruise line honors

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
UK coastguard plans rescue centre cutbacks Safety fears raised as organisation plans to reduce Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centres UK coastguard braced for huge budget cuts UK's emergency towing vessels in hunt for new work Jobs freeze at UK maritime and coastguard agency Sadler calls for IMO to be more adaptive Lloyd's Register boss urges IMO to become quicker and more adaptive in tackling... Shipping groups set to join forces Glut of VLCC tonnage hits Saga's spot market earnings Norwegian owner posts $5.2m third-quarter loss Owners return to profit after spot rates... Bangladesh breakers back in action First sales reported to Chittagong in several months as 17 yards cleared to reopen Chittagong congestion hits box trades

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Pirate human shields feared PIRATES might be using human shields in escalating their war against shipping Ferry passengers stranded PASSENGERS are reportedly stuck today on a ferry off Scotland because of harsh weather 'K' Line adds Honolulu stop 'K' LINE is boosting its Trans-Pacific service from Asia by stopping in Honolulu on its route to the West Coast of South America NAT primes for Olsen battle TANKER operator NAT is digging in for lengthy arbitration with Fred Olsen in their dispute over a Suezmax newbuilding Offshore workers taken hostage GUNMEN have reportedly attacked an offshore rig and support vessel and taken five workers hostage off Nigeria Dover board blasts rivals THE DOVER Harbour Board today accused a rival bidder to run the port of making "unrealistic and undeliverable" promises to win the concession GE Shipping sees low tanker rates PROLONGED weak demand in Western countries, coupled with an increase in fleet supply, will put extra pressure on tanker rates, according to Great Eastern Shipping Essar raises debt for scheme Tangshan LNG gets official nod Rig builder boosts Sembcorp Zim sells Nigeria terminal stake Russia threatens new ban STX Pan Ocean seals coal deal Costly floods hit Thai ports Pirates free two tankers

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Wisconsin Rail Fight Heats Up Diesel Jumps 4.9 Cents to $3.116 per Gallon FedEx Adds Europe Forwarding Stations ODFL Seeks 4.9 Percent Rate Hike Suit Accuses Swift of Underpaying Truckers UP Plans 25 Percent Capital Spending Jump in 2011 US, India Agree on $10 Billion Infrastructure Fund US Imposes New Air Cargo Security Rules TNT Rebuffs Union Demands, Braces for Strike Brown Trucking Buys West Brothers BNSF Net Jumps 45 Percent to $706 Million DP World Updates $5 Billion Bond Prospectus Green NYK Ship Serves Hamburg PC Shipments Giving Way to Lighter Tablets MSC Hikes Europe-South Asia Surcharges UASC to Launch India-Europe Service DHL Poised to Grow Again After US Exit Airlines Face Big EU Air Cargo Cartel Fines APL Per Box Revenue Slips in October Dodging Discounts for Profit YRC's Next Steps Less Than Legal? Learning From Germany Clean-Trucks Case Shifts Gears Black Ink for Box Lines Triportite Marketing Rolling Out the Rail Grants Congress's Transportation Gridlock What Shippers Want Supply Chain Oil Slick Rail Demand Rumbles Freight's United Front Capacity Taking It Slow Pressures Mount on Truck Capacity Cargo Security Comes Under Scrutiny Zim Sells Nigerian Container Terminal Stake

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Panalpina settles US fines Stake in Lagos' TICT to change hands Record USD9 million ransom drop for release of VLCC Japanese trio launch Honolulu/Asia link 'Go for Growth' says Obama

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Eagle Bulk soars high Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner triumphs in the third as revenue climbs 75%. NATS mum on next move New York-listed tanker owner still has sights set on acquisitions but CEO Herbjorn Hansson is keeping cards close to his chest. Fairstar oils bond press Oslo-listed heavylift owner on the brink of shooting $52m worth of notes into the bond market. Chinese yard loses conversion appeal Guangzhou Dockyard fails in bid to appeal arbitration finding of fact in $69m VLCC to VLOC contract dispute. Ship & Shore forges scrap deal Pakistan claws its way back into demolition game as Nigerian products tanker hits the breakers. Stealth reels in fresh catch Harry Vafias-led StealthGas lands trio of time charters amid fanfare fuelled by rescue of four Chinese fisherman. Saga Tankers 'optimistic' for 2011 Deeper than forecast cuts and delays to orderbook behind Oslo-listed owner's positive view, CEO explains. Wilson injects $20m into terminal Chinese bank coughs up cash for equipment aimed at boosting capacity at port controlled by Brazilian shipowner. Pirated Izumi on the offensive An NYK-managed ship in pirate hands leads attacks on warship and Torm tanker. Offer costs Eidesvik $3.5m Reluctant takeover bid for Green Reefers chalks a few million off chairman Kristian Eidesvik's bank balance. Exec quits Excel Maritime Chief operating officer Charalampos Mazarakis quits New York-listed bulker owner just months after his arrival. NATS stays in the red in Q3 Herbjorn Hansson-led owner's third quarter dividend disappoints but its loss is in line with Wall Street forecasts. HMM preparing bid for HEC Korean shipowner to form consortium to take stake in country's biggest builder. Cargoship snags ferry's chains Cowes vessel put out of action after incident involving Norwegian ship off UK. CSB clinches Savannah ferry North Carolina shipyard will deliver 149-passenger ship to Georgia next September. Lauritzen Offshore IPO on cards Torben Janholt says Danish group looking to sell part of shuttle vessel and support ship business to boost investment. Louis Dreyfus departs Fairstar French shipowner books decent profit on its shares as Asian investor takes a huge chunk of heavy-lift owner Fairstar. Skuld moves into Lloyd's market Norwegian P&I club launches most significant diversification in long history as it becomes part of the London hull and energy market. Turkey in talks over Cyprus ban Secret negotiations reportedly taking place with EU to end bar on port calls from Greek Cypriot vessels. Songa follows Saga's lead Oslo-listed rig owner is the second Arne Blystad-led firm to report below consensus Q3 results today. Zim opts out of Tincan Island Israeli container line raising $154m by selling its 47.5% stake in Nigerian box terminal. Western India returns to profit India's biggest shiprepairer back to winning ways in second quarter after ABG takeover. STXPO wins domestic CVCs STX Pan Ocean to ship steaming coal for compatriot Korean Southern Power in deals worth $300m. Suspects walk free in Kenya Seventeen Somalis acquitted of attacking Greek-managed bulker Amira in May 2009. HJH doubles up after death German manager insists on two watchkeepers after crewman killed by conveyor belt in UK. Dockwise wants $100m for Semi Heavy-lift specialist plans rights issue to cover half the price tag of 'revolutionary' newbuilding. Turkish tanker spills lube oil Slick from Kardeniz spreads 700 square metres at Kiel in Germany. DP gears up for bond bonanza Dubai ports giant issues updated prospectus for $5bn debt offering to fund expansion. Sailor dies after gas leak A Filipino crewman has died and another was injured aboard a general cargo vessel while in drydock. Saga suffers in third Arne Blystad-led VLCC owner slumps to a loss on the back of collapse in tanker freight rates. Shell sticks with Atwood Oil major extends charter of US-controlled semi-submersible drilling rig working off Malaysia.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
UASC splits Asia/Europe loop Dockwise looks at bigger ship NOL: Rates down from recent peak YRC narrows loss Ryder names Pattek VP fleet marketing Obama backs more balanced regulatory climate Obama, Clinton promote exports in India, Australia President eyes infrastructure as job engine Zim sells stake in Lagos terminal

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
South Korean yards in bribery scandal 15 executives at South Korean Yards have been arrested by the police on suspicion of taking bribes. 12 of the executives comes from Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries and three are Norway supports IMO projects with USD 3 million IMO and the Norwegian Development Cooperation Agency (Norad) have signed an agreement according to which Norad will make USD 3 million available for projects "related to the protection of the

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010
Small gains in Fujairah Two players have 'tight inventories' for distillates. Bunker prices fall in Rotterdam Strong buying interest in Gibraltar. 'Bleak' future for operators who fail to consider alternative fuels More support for LNG as an alternative to residual bunker fuel. NYK's 'latest green vessel' on maiden voyage Developments in engine design means smokeless operation and lower fuel consumption. Gothenburg bunker players watching for changes Swedish business sold by Shell includes refinery that supplies LSFO and MGO to local bunker supplies. High sulphur fuel oil could 'disappear' Changing markets could make refiners 'reassess' their residual conversion capacity, says consultancy. IFO prices mostly down in Asia Demand for bunker fuel at key Asian ports mostly below average on Monday. Asia to see 16% more fuel oil imports in December December figures similar to October estimates. Brightoil eyes further expansion Taiwan, Greece, Japan and 'other countries' on company's radar, say company sources. World facing shortage of LSFO supply African continent 'only one' with supply surplus as demand increases due to ECAs and sulphur regulations, says Petrobras market analyst. Mass flowmeter 'natural progression' in measurement integrity Provides transparency, efficiency and traceability in the bunkering process, says ExxonMobil global head of marine fuel division.

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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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