BRIEFS

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13 September 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

May 10, 2010

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*Shipping News* Somali pirates hijack chemical tanker Somali pirates armed with rocket-propelled grenades and automatic guns hijacked a chemical tanker off East Africa with 22 crew members on board, the European Union Naval force said last Saturday.

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Asia-Europe quarterly trade up 20pc to 3.1 million TEU HK shippers blast 'emergency' intra-Asia bunker surcharges ICTSI signs 25-year least to run Portland container terminal ICTSI first quarter profit soars 107pc to US$22.8 million Liner fleet glut tops 14 million TEU Fujian's trade with Taiwan doubles in first quarter New Century Shipbuilding scraps US$481 million IPO in Singapore HK-flagged MOL bulker sinks fast in collision, but all rescued Montreal quarterly box volume up 3.5pc to 309,799 TEU Textainer quarterly profit increases 29pc to US$25 million Atlas Air Worldwide quarterly profit up 44.5pc to US$23.4 million Air Cargo Security Alliance wants shipment tax to pay for cargo screening GAC establishes energy specialist arm in Houston

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InterManager holds parleys on maritime issues with EU Fresh wave of boxship orders seen in 2011 Safmarine shows the way to green recycling of ships MOL bulker sinks after collision EU harps on toxicity even as grapes turn sour Cabinet panel clears decks for berth at Paradip Port Exim India's Special Issue on Kandla Port released Singapore company to set up 10-12 logistics parks in India Concessional credit for exporters continued till June 30 No plan to decontrol sugar prices-Pawar Export show better than expected-Fieo chief Stamps Act in for overhaul Ministry to allocate Rs 3,600 cr. to settle TUFS claims European crisis looms over exporters External commercial borrowings limit raised to $ 40 bn Poland stepping up business relations Wheat products exports allowed for 1 more year Singapore proves paradise for Indian cos & vice versa

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MAY 6, 2010
Clare Snaith new senior sales manager at Norbert Dentressangle UK The French logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle has appointed Clare Snaith as its new general manager for sales, consumer electronics and drinks in the United Kingdom. ... GAC sets up energy industry specialist branch in Houston GAC has strengthened its global energy and logistics network with the establishment of GAC Energy & Marine Services (GEMS) in Houston TX (USA), a key international maritime and... DSV wins Aberdeen oil and gas contract DSV Projects, based in Aberdeen (Scotland), has won its first major oil and gas contract, after working closely with colleagues at DSV Norway to secure the business. The contract a... UPS establishes alliance with alibaba.com UPS has formed a strategic alliance with AliExpress, a new online wholesale market place launched by alibaba.com, one of the world's largest small business e-commerce companies. Al... DHL invests in forwarding and SCM business in Pakistan DHL has invested USD 9 million in the strengthening of its freight forwarding and supply chain operations in Pakistan. The funds will go towards upgrading warehouses, the entity's ... New Durban airport starts handling cargo The cargo terminal at the new Durban King Shaka airport (South Africa), which is managed by the public company Dube TradePort, passed its initiation on 1 May when it received its f... UAL opens express route from South Africa to Nigeria Universal Africa Lines South Africa (UAL SA), the specialist shipping line for cargo to and from the West African oil and gas fields, has opened a direct express service to Nigeria...

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MAY 8, 2010
Milestone launch at Brazil's Atlantico Sul Methane hydrate build-ups sideline BP cofferdam Staten Island ferry slams into pier

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MAY 7, 2010
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines vessel collides with freighter and sinks Port of Portland hosting Northwest Intermodal Conference USADA member carriers plan general rate increase The Greenbrier Companies prices public stock offering US rail freight traffic continues to see gains

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MAY 7, 2010
Intertanko calls for more aggressive action against pirates Chairman says more aggressive rules of engagement needed as captured hijackers evade prosecution Shanghai box index shows transpacific jump Shanghai Container Freight Index provides more evidence of sector's recovery Scan-Trans picks up Oslo Bulk Shipping deal Scan-Trans to manage nine 8,000 dwt geared bulk vessels under construction at Yangzijiang shipyard in China J.Lauritzen offers six for Marinvest tanker pool Danish shipowner aims to take ownership stake in newly-set up Hafnia Shipmanagement Tanker fleet facing scary demand scenario Sector could be at the start of another 40-year supercycle, warns Clarkson's Martin Stopford

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MAY 7, 2010
Alabama braces for worst case ALABAMA port officials said today the Gulf of Mexico oil spill could potentially cripple a major US industrial region if weather conditions change UK shipping officials lose SHIPPING minister Paul Clark and the parliamentary undersecretary of state for transport, Chris Mole, were among the Labour politicians who lost their seats in the UK general election MOL confirms bulker loss MOL TODAY confirmed the loss of Bright Century, a bulker that sank on 2 May after a collision with Sea Success in the northern Yellow Sea Trico warns on debt payments SUPPORT vessel operator Trico Marine cut its losses in the first quarter but still does not expect to meet its debt commitments in the next year Eagle Bulk profits plunge EAGLE Bulk Shipping said today its profits fell by 73% in the first quarter on tough year-on-year comparisons as it pursued its newbuilding programme Spill scraping back-up feared PORT OF New Orleans is reportedly preparing today to scape oil off every arriving ship, as the spill from the Deepwater Horizon disaster drifted within two miles of the Southwest Pass DNV green survey slams EU NORWAY'S classification society DNV today said many maritime companies see the EU as incapable of controlling shipping's sulphur limit

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MAY 7, 2010
CSX Nashville-Memphis Line Flooded Out for Weeks Key Republican Says Energy Bill Impossible FedEx Adds 777 Freighter Orders Scan-Trans, Oslo Bulk Join Forces Heavy-load Carrier Dockwise Lost $3.4 Million NVOs Move Closer to Private Rate Arrangements Trucking Leads April Gains in Transport Jobs GAO Recommends Greater FDA Authority Navistar Drops Lawsuit against EPA MISC Pretax Profit Rose 49.3 Percent Asia-Europe Container Volume Surges 20 Percent UPS Expands Hybrid Fleet in Houston India Port Volume Grew 3 Percent in April International Container Terminal Profit Doubles A.P. Moller Sells U.S. Plastics Business Nippon Express Net Profit Drops 17.2 Percent MOL Bulker Sinks off China after Collision Video: Fred Johring on Port Trucking

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MAY 7, 2010
This Greek tragedy is set to run and run A Greek tragedy would normally be performed in March or April - it is a form of art based on human suffering that offers its audience pleasure UK limbo politics unnerves markets Asian shippers continue campaign over EBS MISC slides in FY2009/10 Hamburg Sud and CCNI bump up capacity on Asia/South America trade Panama Canal: 'a port with terminals in two oceans'

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MAY 7, 2010
Criminal question V. Ships' Bob Bishop makes impassioned plea for fair treatment of officers involved in accidents at sea. Euroseas snags time charter Aristides Pittas-led shipowner set to bank $16.5m after tying up contract for a panamax bulk carrier. Owners storing up problems Consultant Odd Anker Hassel warns tanker players of the risks of storage deals when contracts end. Ships land on 'wanted list' Anonymous inquisitors with arrest ambitions hunt ships through website that boasts 200 members. Solstad suffers spot shiver Rough ride in the first for offshore outfit as profits slip but it may gain traction as action accelerates in the North Sea. TBS back from the brink Joseph Royce-led shipowner secures its future after amending troublesome loans stretching to $340m. Lauritzen in Hafnia deal? Marinvest spin-off Hafnia said to have bagged deals for Torben Janholt-led J Lauritzen tankers. Insurers pay Transocean loss Underwriters mainly in Bermuda and London settle $560m loss of the Deepwater Horizon. Teekay turn around in 2010 Teekay president Graham Westgarth says tanker markets are already better so far this year than in a tough 2009. Eitzen Maritime given more space Oslo-listed shipmanager and chandler wins a further few weeks to fix its troublesome bond loan issues. Hebei Spirit master tells of despair Jasprit Chawla says he thought he would never leave Korea after spill, but thanks Intertanko for support that helped free him. Turning negative to positive? Oil analyst Michael Economides says effective management of the US Gulf oil spill could improve drilling demand in the long run. Ugland wins $5m Staddeland spat Norwegian owner comes out on top in courtroom tussle with former boss Kjell Rune Staddeland. Quotes of the week The BP rig disaster in the Gulf of Mexico will spill over into tankers and is your bank chasing you for cash? Cantor upgrade for Excel Maritime Deleveraging efforts prompt Cantor Fitzgerald to remove its sell tag from New York-listed bulker owner. MOL: sunken cape was ours Japanese giant unmasks itself as the owner of the Bright Century as China battles 5km long slick near crash site. New5 in Numb3rs Morten Arntzen's pay packet shrinks while Vela sheds a chunk of its single-hull VLCC fleet to Vale for conversion. Intertanko still has work to do Chairman Graham Westgarth highlights achievements of first 40 years, but says big challenges remain. Legal let-off for Novoship 'pirates' Suspected hijackers of aframax Moscow University sail to freedom as crew could not identify them. Knutsen Offshore offer scaled back Norwegian owner sticking with share issue timetable but it's unlikely to hit $500m target, report says. Cost cuts boost SembCorp Singaporean offshore shipyard group improves profit in first quarter as expenses kept in check. Hallin in Angola breakthrough Offshore shipowner secures $8m charter for subsea operations vessel off West Africa. Sales dive batters Bonheur Much weaker drilling revenues and weaker results from shipping send Norwegian owner to big profit drop. Trico cuts loss in half Joe Compofelice-led US owner still in the red in the first quarter but slashed costs combat reduced sales. Inui Steamship profit plunges Japanese bulker owner's full-year bottom line battered down by plunging revenue. Kyoei Tanker up for now Japanese owner does better in 2009 but tips its bottom line to drop over the next 12 months. Kawasaki Kinkai clobbered Current financial year to only show marginal rise as K Line unit sees profit dive 60% Sado upbeat but still red Japanese hydrofoil owner stays in deficit in the first quarter but banks on strong second half.

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MAY 7, 2010
MSC to raise Europe-to-ECSA rates 4 carriers form Asia/Adriatic service MOL bulker collides, sinks near China AA starts New York/Madrid service UP increases dividend, intermodal investment NIT League readies for June 10 Policy Forum Almanza named FSIS administrator Expeditors: Profit, revenue up Gulf ports open as containment box lowered Savannah gets Ga. grant for harbor dredging

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MAY 7, 2010
First verdict in Arctic Sea case The Moscow City Court has issued the first verdict in the Arctic Sea hijacking case. Estonian native Andrey Lunev from Tallinn was sentenced to five years imprisonment for his participation

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MAY 7, 2010
Markets see week of contrasts Lower prices, but still room for more losses? Bunker prices sink even lower Crude ends week at just above $75 per barrel. Petrobras discloses biodiesel plans Diversifying the energy matrix, but concerns arise over demand for palm oil and its impact on the environment. MOL confirms bulker collision in China Vessel had around 400 tonnes of fuel oil onboard when it sank, authorities trying to contain oil slick. Prices still following downward trend NYMEX showing losses of more than $1 in early trading. Engine problems following April fuel deliveries Contamination warning after unusual components are found in fuels supplied in New Orleans. Bominflot Group announces new appointments Management changes in the US. Markets continue softening in Middle East IFO avails improve in Suez. China faces risk of 'serious' marine pollution incident 'Very possible' a major incident could occur, says pollution lawyer. NYK to establish eco-friendly business model Further plans for CIS solar panel technology after successful reference implementation. IFO prices inch upwards Price movements for residual bunker fuel move within tight range. Low sulphur fuel could have 'extraordinary impact' on costs Widespread use of scrubbers will keep European fuel oil market 'in balance'. Imposed bunker surcharge 'disrupts' flow of trade Asian Shippers appeal to governments to end 'unneccessary' emergency bunker surcharge. Promotions at Dan-Bunkering Bunker firm promotes two staff at its Copenhagen office. Orion Bunkers partner establishes new bunker firm

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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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