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BRIEFS

November 15, 2010

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*Shipping News* Baltic index hits 3-month low on slow ore deals The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in three months on Thursday as slower Chinese iron ore demand hit the capesize market. $317,000 raised for Sembcorp's SchoolBAG programme SEMBCORP Marine has, for the past 10 years, been raising funds for its School Book Assistance Grant (SchoolBAG) programme which gives financial aid to Singaporean kids whose families' combined household income does not exceed $1,500.

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Maersk hikes Far East-east coast South America rate US$400 per TEU Brisbane port sold for US$2.3 billion to Q-Port Holdings Shipping summit: Caution tempers optimism as order books fill Hong Kong chamber calls government minimum wage impact study DHL quarterly pre-tax profit up 43.7pc to US$741.6 million BRICs should cut red tape and boost infrastructure: DHL chief Bangladesh ports open to India to revive US$20 billion trade US and EU harmonise safety regulations in pharma cold chain Breakbulk Asia expo offers free pass to students Pan American Airways flies again from Brownville, Texas FedEx's Christmas cheer - on line retail provides 11pc boost Hactl achieves Cargo 2000 certification White House demands tighter checks on risky US-bound air cargo Changi Airport Group, Munich Airport strike cooperation deal

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Ballast water treatment in need of a watchdog China's inland navigable waterways stretch 123,000 km Committee on cruise shipping formed Evergreen orders more ships Growing consumption in India, China keeps shipping industry afloat Inchcape Shipping Services launches 'home-to-cabin' ICLS for crew One Maritime offering ship stores catalogue, other services launched Shipping to recover in 3-5 years: Cosco chief Top freight forwarder, boxco bags prestigious CGPL contract UASC optimistic on AEC1 becoming preferred service to North Europe Banana exports set to rise MoS Secretary unveils new logo of IPPTA Overcapacity dogs Chinese ports US bans air cargo from Yemen, Somalia Banks told to aid in GDP growth Coal block auctions to be transparent Decision on more cotton exports likely this week Govt clarifies on SEZ units with used capital goods India behind Lanka in HDI India owns 11 pc of global gold stock, says WGC India, Germany ink pact on cooperation India, Japan to ink trade pact in a month ISMA waits for unrestricted export of sugar Posco considering Karnataka offer 150 engg cos to take part in Istanbul 'India Show' in Feb. Remittance flows to developing nations set to touch $370bn-WB

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010
Ceva Logistics boosts Q3 operating profit and turnover Ceva Logistics, a global logistics service provider and supply chain manager based in Hoofddorp (Netherlands), boosted its Q3/2010 revenue to EUR 1.82 billion EUR, 32% higher than ... Panalpina strengthens its network in Australia Panalpina, the global transport and logistics group headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), has confirmed its commitment to further growth in the Oceania region by acquiring its clos... Swiss Post chalks up excellent results Swiss Post increased its revenue to CHF 6.383 billion in the first nine months of the current business year. This represents a 2.9% increase compared to the CHF 6.203 billion gener... Lloyd Fonds AG inks black figures for first nine months Lloyd Fonds AG achieved higher equity placements in Q3/2010 than in the previous two quarters together. The company generated sales of EUR 15.4 million in the first nine months of ... NYK included in DJSI World for eighth consecutive year The Japanese shipping company NYK was recently selected for the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World), marking the eighth year in succession that NYK has been included ... Ship operators fed up with congestion at Sydney container terminal Congestion at Sydney container terminal is severe and ship operators are growing tired of the problem. Llew Russell, CEO of Shipping Australia said that 'this week has seen se...

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Landrieu keeps up pressure for offshore drilling permits Northrop Grumman cuts Newport News jobs Rolls-Royce signs agreement with Shanghai Bestway Rongsheng Heavy raises $1.8 billion in Hong Kong IPO

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Divers find munitions shell near Port of Seattle terminal Crowley presents scholarship to University of Puerto Rico student Hamburg Sud executive named top person of the year Alaska Airlines begins Portland flights to Kona Rail freight traffic totals up again during week

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Shortsea owners seek low-sulphur exemption Shipowners operating in Baltic and North Sea step up pressure against 0.1% sulphur rule Grimaldi hits out at impractical emission laws Europe sulphur directive review looms Europe emissions control areas a big mistake Courage Marine swings to profit but warns of 'uncertain outlook' Third-quarter margins at 10% fall from nine-month levels of 24% Recovery must prove its mettle Pirates seize Chinese-owned vessel in Arabian Sea. Crew of 29 aboard Friday attack comes a week after Shanghai shipping firm pays $3m ransom Time for clarity on offhire provisions in... Tonnage glut in Atlantic to keep capesize rates down Hopes of year-end rally fade as spot rates continue downward drift Tonnage glut rains down on wet and dry...

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Commandos join ship fracas GREEK commandos have reportedly boarded a ship today outside Piraeus to join aid workers who say they have been held captive since yesterday Minimal Carnival profits hit seen CARNIVAL Splendor's high-profile propulsion loss will not have a significant impact on the cruise giant's financial results, according to Wells Fargo analyst Tim Conder Maersk ship loses boxes A MAERSK box ship is waiting to have its cargo secured in the French port of Le Havre after it lost at least 19 containers in the Bay of Biscay, Fairplay was told today Volga Flot profits rise RUSSIA'S Volga Flot has reported a 23% year-on-year rise in profits for the first nine months of 2010 Iran, Nigeria discuss smuggling IRAN'S foreign minister Manouchehr Mottaki has discussed in Nigeria the seizure of arms smuggled into Lagos last month in shipping containers, IHS Global Insight reported today US box scanning slash proposed THE WHITE House is proposing deep cuts in funds to scan in foreign ports boxes destined for the US Chinese IPO raises $1.8Bn CHINA'S biggest private shipbuilder has reportedly raised HK$14Bn ($1.8Bn) in a Hong Kong IPO Crude Carriers misses mark Cancellation rocks Rickmers PNSC profits rise 40.3% Globus poised for US listing Floating storage at new low ECSA bares doubts on box rules Tug capsize kills crew member London P&I Club raises premiums

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Double-Payment Due? Follow the Paper Trail The Next Intermodal Innovation Trains Set for Christmas LTL Rates Inch Higher Middle East's Growth Corridor Docking for Dollars Making Green By Going Green Spot Rates: Oceans Apart Exporters Have Seeds of Doubt Trade in the Crossfire Security in Layers New Senators Sign In Mica, Shuster Set Sights Mica's Gavel Washington Hits 'Reset'

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010
All smiling at the G20, but are the cracks showing through the paper? Barack Obama was not about to roll over for another shellacking at the Group of 20's (G20) fifth summit at the South Korean capital, Seoul. But the embattled US President - still licking his wounds from a heavy defeat in the November 2 mid-term congressional elections - is not the 'superman' that he was; the kryptonite has come into play and China, Germany, Brazil et al sensed the weakness at the so-called 'currency wars' summit. APM T plans for the future Chemical tanker seized by pirates off Indian coast More cash ploughed into China's infrastructure as rail volumes jump New owners for Brisbane 'Haircuts' German comments blamed for new Irish bond woes

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010
Chilly quarter for Crude Carriers Evangelos Marinakis-led tanker owner slips marginally into the red in Q3 as dividend falls short of forecasts. Maersk ship loses boxes in storm Battered container vessel ordered into Le Havre after 26 boxes go overboard and another 47 damaged. Chinese bulker sinks off Vietnam Crew of 26 rescued by NYK boxship after Hong Kong-owned vessel goes down near Danang. Fairstar nets $50m in bond sale Norwegian heavylift specialist pushes through issue to part finance a newbuilding programme. Danish delay for Frigg ferry Sydfynske vessel grounds in high winds off Tars, with passengers stuck for six hours. Quotes of the week Taurus Tankers is signing some stars while Nils Andersen reckons AP Moller-Maersk is boxing clever. Pipavav still in the red Indian shipyard manages to cut loss in third quarter as sales double but expenses bite. Solstad pens $6m NCA deal Oslo-listed owner will bring an AHTS back from Asia for a one-year coastguard contract. Offshore turns Bergen Group red Oslo-listed shipbuilder slumps to a third quarter loss as its offshore arm is hit by project delays. New5 in Numb3rs Restis has a new dry-bulk gem in Singapore while a battle over lost computer games is anything but child's play for MOL. Jutha Maritime wields costs axe Nine-month profit doubles as Thai multipurpose owner reduces expenses dramatically. Mermaid nears AOD stake Thoresen Thai unit set for 49% holding in rig venture Asia Offshore drilling after share sale. KG house eyes 2011 pick-up Axel Schroeder-led MPC Capital posts small profit and talks of new ship investment fund in next few months. Jolly good luck, again Ignazio Messina's Jolly Bianco unscathed in latest pirate incident to hit the Italian owner. STX OSV enjoys SGX debut Newly-listed shipbuilder sees shares rise in Singapore as CEO appears to rule out dual listing in Oslo. Citadel saves BBC Orinoco crew Beluga-chartered vessel eventually escapes hijacking after crew hide in onboard compartment. Plane crash claims Damen workers Dutch shipyard offers condolences after three employees die in Cuban aircrash along with 65 other victims RCL turning around losses Third quarter turns positive for Thai container line, while nine-month deficit slashed. Vopak profit swells further Dutch tank terminals group increases nine-month earnings, with more to come in fourth quarter. Financing drains Bharati's earnings Indian shipbuilder hit by higher interest expenses in first nine months of 2010. London Club joins the five percenters Some big claims despite a generally improving picture persuade the shipowner directors of another P&I club to impose a 5% general increase. Engineer dead after tug capsizes Polish man's body found as Fairplay 22 goes down off the Hook of Holland; captain missing. Globus down on weak rates George Karageorgiou-led Greek bulker owner sees third quarter profit drop slightly as fleet reduced. Rongsheng prices at low end Chinese shipyard's Hong Kong IPO to raise $1.8bn after price set at HKD 8 per share. Profits down at Modec Japanese FPSO and offshore player sees third quarter results slip by 23% from a year ago. Rolls Royce in China tie-up British enginnering company agrees link-up with Chinese marine design and research outfit Bestway. Swiber results slump 50% Singapore offshore player's bottom line dented by forex loss, higher expenses and finance costs. Rickmers takes cancellation hit Singapore trust says core operation strong despite $64m charge for not buying seven boxships from parent.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010
UPS names Seguin Americas chief Deficit panel recommends gas tax hike Railroad traffic highest since October 2008 TRAC to open West Coast chassis pool U.S.-Korea trade pact talks break down again Ex-Im Bank supports U.S. exports to South Africa Survey: Transport companies mixed on recovery Maryland views port as offshore wind farm hub

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NOVEMBER 12, 2010
ABC Fuels programme secures $110,000 grant Initiative has eliminated 340 metric tonnes of sulphur dioxide emissions so far. Bunker markets end week with lower prices Crude oil futures drop as traders invest in 'riskier' commodities. Unscheduled maintenance to Imperial Oil boiler Operations have once again resumed, and are at normal capacity. 'Potentially crippling costs' of future sulphur regulations Maersk expert says Shell has expressed support for researching flashpoint limits. European industry leaders meet to discuss MARPOL Annex VI regulations London conference set to put new regulations under spotlight. Peter Swift presented with Lifetime Achievement award IMO secretary general praises his tremendous contribution to shipping over the past 50 years. Prices fall in Fujairah NYMEX shows crude oil prices down by $2 in early trading. Rotterdam prices weaken MGO prices fall $19.50 in north European hub. 'Break-through' in emission measurement technology Two Danish firms claim CO2 and NOx emissions can be measured as they leave ships' exhaust stacks. Lanka IOC eyes Hambantota Bunker supplier ready to expand into the port 'if the government allows it'. Vopak reports 'robust demand' for oil storage Third-quarter results up 10% year-on-year. Downtrend in bunker prices as week ends Demand improves on Friday at key Asian bunkering ports, traders say. Andatee net profit in Q3 surges 74% Bunker sales volume up 82% on strong sea freight shipping activities and brisk fishing activities in China. Sinopec Zhoushan bonded bunker sales up 20% Volumes sold in October in line with expectations, says company source. MPA confirms debunkering operation Application to debunker 'approved', says MPA. Shipping industry focuses on acquisitions, JVs Survey shows a shift of focus from retrenchment and raising equity and debt.

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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.

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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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