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BRIEFS

July 13, 2010

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*Shipping News* Adani picked to develop coal port in Queensland Adani Group, India's biggest coal importer, was picked to develop an export facility for the fuel in Australia, a spokeswoman said. Evergreen Group buys 10 vessels from CSBC: report Taiwan's Evergreen Group will order 10 ships from the island's leading shipyard for US$1.03 billion, powering ahead with a plan to more than double its container fleet, a report said yesterday. 'Barefoot Bandit' nabbed after high-speed boat chase For two years he stayed a step ahead of the law - stealing cars, powerboats and even aeroplanes, police say, while building a reputation as a 21st-century folk hero. But Colton Harris-Moore's celebrity became his downfall.

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China's port volume ranked No 1 worldwide for 7th year Box and space shortages delay Maersk's peak season surcharge MSC adds new call to Bushehr, Iran, on feeder service Maersk loses appetite for acquisitions, nothing to buy Idle fleet drops to new low of 340,000 TEU - 174 ships SNCF Geodis chief blasts shippers over single-wagon claims ATA figures show US truck volumes slipped 0.6pc in May Malaysia's French-designed, Spanish-built sub sails home DB Schenker 'Moscovite' container train links Duisburg and Moscow Kuehne + Nagel opens Baltic distribution centre in Riga Toll to acquire UK forwarders, sells stake in Pacorini JV Dachser expands Polish air and sea freight market Moscow-Domodedovo wins IATA Airport Platinum Status

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Schenker India expands network in Western region Business as usual not yet, cautions Drewry Transporting history! Cmde Jitendran now Pipavav Shipyard CEO More cellular ships stream into service CMA CGM puts new 11,400-TEUer ships on Asia-Europe run Owens Corning recognises for service excellence 36-yr voyage comes to an end Hapag-Lloyd upgrades WSX service UASC, Hapag, HMM & CSCL to start S-E Asia-Australia service CMA CGM imposing rate hikes, peak season surcharges TUI expects Hapag-Lloyd profits to beat predictions this year ...to charge $ 100/TEU low water St Lawrence River fee AADA lowers China-Oz bunker charge Freight not going forward at AI's Chennai warehouse Global standards code for costume jewellery exports likely CECA with Malaysia likely by Dec.-end Economists figure industrial output growth at 16 pc in May PEC sees better biz in selling pulses online MoU brings home Ontario's mining knowhow Second thoughts on stimulus rollback

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JULY 12, 2010
BP places new cap on leaking well Shallow water industry also hit by drilling moratorium Industry associations slam new drilling moratorium Salazar replaces moratorium with new drilling suspensions NOAA cancels SWATH contract Moratorium will hit workers beyond Gulf Coast A2SEA orders wind turbine installer Seadrill buys harsh environment jack-up building at Jurong Zukunft now Federal On-Scene Coordinator for Gulf spill response Maersk orders slow steaming kits for 34 more ships $536 million Transpetro order for new STX Europe Brazil shipyard

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JULY 12, 2010
First Westwood ship arrives at Port of Portland terminal Portland Coast Guard Commander relieved of duties following investigation Navios Maritime Acquisition takes delivery of two tankers Repair work set to begin on Sea-Tac Airport runway Ship management firm guilty of pollution act violations

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JULY 12, 2010
DNV surveyors find asbestos on more newbuildings Turkish and Chinese yards allegedly continue to use the mineral despite 2002 ban Chemtanker newbuilding loaded with asbestos Frontline scraps two tankers at higher prices Kuwait vessels raise concern Alarm over asbestos Grindrod ready to pounce on distressed sales Company eyeing either individual ships or company fleets OACL eyes its first ship buys CMA CGM rejects Qatar loan Jacques Saade says conditions of the terms the investors were asking were 'too... Speculation mounts over CMA CGM Qatar loan... More bad news for steel and iron ore as freight rates continue to fall Chinese ore imports down, while European steelmakers warn of lacklustre recovery Owners' earnings hit by glut of ships and...

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JULY 12, 2010
CMA CGM predicts bumper year CMA CGM is on course for one of its "best years" after losses of over $1Bn in 2009, the French line's CEO told Fairplay today DFDS completes Norfolkline deal DANISH ro-ro company DFDS confirmed to Fairplay today it has completed its purchase of Norfolkline LA port strike grows UNION workers responsible for processing cargo at the busiest box port complex in the US have expanded their strike by walking out on a fifth terminal Saudi Arabia plans port upgrades SAUDI Arabia expects to spend $100Bn over the next decade on transport development including five port projects, IHS Global Insight reported today STX Offshore wins LPG contract STX NORWAY offshore has confirmed that it has won a $536M contract to build eight LPG carriers at its new Brazilian shipyard Russia to maintain wheat exports THE RUSSIAN government says it will sustain levels of export shipments of grain from its Black Sea and Sea of Azov ports, despite what it calls a "killer drought" in the country

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JULY 12, 2010
Court Fines Carrier $4 Million in Oil Waste Case Commerce Dept., USPS to Help Exporters Auburn University to Study Truck Pricing Oakland Terminal Closes After Death of Port Worker Diesel Prices Drop to a 19-Week Low LA-Long Beach Handles All Cargo While Clerks Strike Air France-KLM to Pay $87 Million in Cartel Settlement APL Adds Congestion Surcharge on Freight to India Chrysler Group Transport Orders 325 Trucks Exporters Seek Shipping Changes at Export-Import Bank A.P. Moller-Maersk Completes Sale of Norfolkline Heavy Truck Sales to Rise 26 Percent CEVA to Manage Janssen Pharmaceutica Distribution Center YRC Worldwide Predicts Pre-Tax Profit CMA CGM Rejects Qatari Cash Injection CMA CGM Christens Flagship Tight Credit Squeezes Truckers States Identify 'Urgent' Infrastructure Projects Truth in Advertising -- and Contracting Con-way Upgrades to High-Tech Trucks In New York, They Drive By Night Is LA-Long Beach More Business Friendly? Cloudy, With a Chance of Pain FMC Wades Into stormy Waters Clock Ticks on Hours of Service Shipping Security Takes Off

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JULY 12, 2010
LA terminal operators to investigate port congestion CMA CGM names goliath 'Charlotte Maersk' still fighting fire LA clerk strike hots up Shenzhen's Da Chan wins more business from CMA CGM

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JULY 12, 2010
Grace emerges in bulker deal Mysterious shipowner tied to sale of Eastwind Maritime-managed ship abandoned at Tripoli, sources say. GSP pens PSV deal in Bulgaria Romanian offshore outfit lands second contract to support drilling campaign. Saldanha hijacking ruling to stand Judge rejects Cosco application to take landmark judgment on freight hire during pirate detention to appeal. OPCO digs Diamond rig gig Diamond Offshore's Egyptian rig relocation may spark shift in Obama Administration's moratorium sentiment, analyst says. Cosco bags Danish wind ship deal Danish green energy firm A2Sea signs for $139m wind turbine installation unit at Cosco Shipyard. Stolt-Nielsen leaves Luxembourg Niels Stolt-Nielsen-led parent of tanker titan packs bags with sights set on warm weather tax haven. Citi flags container fears Bank places a sell rating on a batch of Asia's leading liner lights, suggesting the rate recovery is peaking. Navios gulps tanker tonic Angeliki Frangou-led Navios Maritime Acquisition charters products pair as tanker newcomer cashes in on $458m splash. CSCL tips return to the black Hong Kong-listed container line says it will return to profit in the first half of 2010 after market regains momentum. Sale boost for Mermaid Maritime TTA's offshore shipowning arm books $12m profit after offloading shares. Severn Link tests the water UK start-up puts two ferries up for sale after shelving new link between Wales and England. Transpetro pens $536m LPG deal STX-backed Brazilian greenfields site finally confirms eight-ship, $536m order from Petrobras shipping arm. Norway's eye in the sky New mini-satellite launched to help collision-avoidance in Norwegian territorial waters. Paul could be on the Case Germany's leading World Cup pundit may offer the best hope of predicting the BDI, Clarksons says. CSDC in half-year cheer Booming markets and increased capacity set to boost first-half profit over 50% at China Shipping Development. Petrobras payout to Aeolos slashed Brazilian oil major wins big reduction in compensation payable to Embiricos over hard fought tanker chartering dispute. TTA in $120m loan refinancing Bangkok-based bulker owner Thoresen Thai refinances loans with double debenture sale. Milford Haven handling more UK oil port posts lower pre-tax profit for 2009, but cargo volumes up nearly 12%. Bibby bitten by downturn UK shipowner faced "harsh" trading conditions in 2009 as profit dropped 32%. White-collar threat to LA Ongoing clerical workers strike at two US west coast ports could finally have an effect on shipping. Fairytale start continues Statoil hires new Transatlantic anchor handler for three wells, the first of which will be near the Snow White field. Greatship sells anchor-handler Great Eastern offshore arm sheds modern AHTS despite upcoming IPO. Full house for Denmark's DFDS Ro-ro player sells all its offered shares, bringing in DKK 555m for its Norfolkline takeover. Yantar starts research work Russian shipyard begins construction of oceanographic vessel for defence ministry. Thais scrap panamax Nathalin-owned tanker headed for Pakistan breakers as few scrap candidates emerged last week. Omega admits breach of covenant George Kassiotis-led tanker owner working to refinance and may raise capital as late reports finally filed. Sevan eyes $200m bond pot Oslo-listed offshore outfit wants cash to clear debt and take sole control of an FPSO. Jinzhou port at the double Chinese terminal increases first half net earnings by 107% as revenue grows. Seadrill snaps up jack-up John Fredriksen-controlled company picks up drilling unit re-sale from Singapore's Jurong Shipyard. CMA CGM eyes $1.8bn Jacques Saade-led liner behemoth reportedly makes nearly $1bn operating profit in first half. Off-hire sinks EOC into red Singapore-based offshore and heavylift outfit looks to end year on the up after posting third-quarter loss. OOCL rates keep rising Hong Kong owner plans second rate increase in a month on Southeast Asia to Australia route. Onus on Black Rose owner India's Paradip port rules out dismantling sunken bulker, saying it is Pacmar's responsibility.

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JULY 12, 2010
Two lines leave MSC Asia/South America loop CMA CGM extends Black Pearl south OOCL raises Southeast Asia/Australia rates UPS tools to streamline international shipments Cathay June volume up nearly 20% U.S. inland waterways plan gathers steam Incoterms revision looks set for approval Transportation system faces freight 'crisis' Panalpina starts China/Israel LCL service FMC reviews 30 OTI license applications CMA CGM, A.P. Moller in terminal deal L.A.-Long Beach IWLU ordered back to work

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JULY 12, 2010
Prices show mixed movements South European markets show gains. Horizon Lines cuts fuel surcharge Matches recent move by Matson. Tug and barge company fined after fuel transfer spill Investigation determines the cause was primarily due to the crew failing to follow oil transfer policies. Prices weaken in Fujairah, Suez Poor demand in Durban. Wartsila and Maersk in slow steaming kit deal Deal signed for 34 container ships, additional fuel savings expected. Lukoil launches Italian bunkering operations Product comes from refinery near Augusta, fuel oil said to have lower sulphur content than typical for the region. IFO prices at key ports start week soft Bunker prices fall across all key ports on Monday. ENOC confirms end of Fujairah offshore operations Faced 'significant impact' from global economic downturn. Chimbusco posts lower bonded bunker sales in June But sales in the first half of 2010 have surpassed total sales in 2005. Brightoil in acquisition talks Expects to post 'increments' for the first six months of 2010. NYK Line 'welcomes' ISO 8217:2010 Suppliers' 'responsibility' to ensure the new spec bunker fuels are available, says company spokesman.

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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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