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BRIEFS

April 19, 2010

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*Shipping News* Baltic index climbs for 4th day on BHP speculation The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, climbed for a fourth day on speculation that mining company BHP Billiton Ltd booked a coal and iron-ore transporter. Australia to extend Barrier Reef tracking system Australia yesterday said it would extend a satellite ship-tracking system to cover all of the massive Great Barrier Reef after a Chinese ship ran aground threatening an environmental catastrophe.

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PIL, Wan Hai resume Far East-northern Europe service MSC adds 2 calls, 2 ships to its Asia-Mideast-Med Falcon run Jakarta port riot kills three, but shipping resumes Seaspan boss: Deeper downturn needed to force consolidation Australia's Mariana Express Line calls at Tianjin port HK customs seize US$2 million in UK-bound cigarettes CSAV volume up 44pc to 204,100 TEU in March Virginia Ports March container volume rises 22.3pc OOCL adds eFolder to its My OOCL Centre's ePouch Slovenia's Luka Koper retains Infinity as south-east Asian rep Volcanic ash closes north European airports, costs US$200 million a day Cathay, Dragonair cargo increases 22.9pc in March US$439.5 million logistics facility opens near Guangzhou airport China Eastern resumes Taiyuan-Taipei service BA forecasts 10pc growth in African traffic in four years

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CSAV NORASIA to upgrade IMEX service Smashing into Great Barrier Reef, ship stuck for a week 53 years young, JBS group looks ahead to new challenges Dhaka spinners oppose yarn imports from India USDC begins review of shrimp anti-dumping duty FTA with Israel seen trebling trade HCC to build dry dock for Navy Krishnapatnam port sets a 'fine new loading record Major Ports directed to instal radiation detectors Gati sails' into Rs 4.11 cr. profit in 4th quarter Skies clear for take-offs Major global logistics park to come up in Raigad Only slight fall in cargo traffic at ICD-Tughlakabad after blaze CMIE sees robust 9.2 pc growth in 2009-10 Move to deter cotton yarn exports decried Pulses export by SEZ issue sent to CCEA Optimistic on exports, Khullar still sees grey areas Garment producers to raise prices in phases CBDT panel weighing MAT options Move to ease SEZ land contiguity norms IMC taking team on 'Shalom Israel' from April 24 Saudi King may come calling Seminar on telecom supply chain

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APRIL 15, 2010
ID Logistics opens new logistics centre The French logistics enterprise ID Logistics recently opened a new logistics platform in southern France for its customer Leroy Merlin, a French do-it-yourself chain store. The 54,... FedEx Express launches first overnight service from Hong Kong to Europe FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp, has become the first provider to offer an overnight service from Hong Kong to Europe, according to the company. To accomplish this FedEx ... Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics obtains greenhouse gas certification Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics, a global shipping and logistics company based in Scandinavia, has become the first shipping company to receive formal third-party verification of it... New Ulm'Melzo shuttle with stop in Niederglatt Intercontainer-Interfrigo SA, headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), has been operating a new overnight shuttle service between Ulm (Germany) and Melzo (Italy), with ... Crash of Mexican A300F kills six people An A300B4-200 freighter operated by the Mexico City-based cargo carrier AeroUnion crashed on approach to Monterrey (Mexico) at around 23.00 local time Tuesday, hitting a roadw... Marc Y. Bruneau joins Montreal Port Authority board Michel M. Lessard, chairman of the board of the Montreal Port Authority (MPA), said that the government of Quebec (Canada) has asked Marc Y. Bruneau to join the boar...

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APRIL 16, 2010
Coast Guard District Commander temporarily relieved of duties NASSCO begins construction on thirteenth T-AKE vessel Port of Seattle honors ties to Japan with cherry tree planting ceremony Northwest firms in-line for MarAd grant funds US rail freight traffic continues upward swing

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APRIL 16, 2010
Panamax surplus forecast to send rates crashing to 2002 levels Surplus of up to 261 panamax bulkers by the end of 2010 Iranian VLCCs back on storage duty As many as 18 vessels owned by national tanker company now deployed off coast Newbuildings find work but single-hull phase-out to keep rates buoyant Third of new suezmaxes delivered this year from shipyards found employment on the spot market. APL charters MISC newbuilding pair Singapore line charters two 8,500 teu ships originally committed to Malaysia's MISC UASC to revive Asia-northern Europe service Line to re-launch its Asia-northern Europe AEC1 service, suspended in December 2008

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APRIL 16, 2010
Volcanic boon for ferries Ash from Icelandic volcano has disrupted flightsP&O FERRIES told Fairplay today demand for its services is "unprecedented" after volcanic ash closed down airports across Britain and northern Europe. US Navy: follow the pirate loot A TOP US military official has reportedly recommended tracking the spoils of piracy as a way of cracking down on attacks against commercial vessels Tallink reduces losses ESTONIAN ferry group Tallink has announced losses of 255M kroons ($22M) for the second quarter of its financial year Croatia extends yard deadline CROATIA today announced that it has extended the deadline for prospective investors to bid for its six government-owned shipyards Spat over JWP rekindled THE TUG-of-war over timing for the planned 2.7M teu deepsea box terminal in Wilhelmshaven is becoming more acute Iran sanctions move closer US CONGRESS appears poised to advance its unilateral plan to sanction international companies importing refined products to Iran Tax break electrifies Gothenburg GOTHENBURG'S port told Fairplay today it welcomes the Swedish government's proposal for a tax break on onshore power supply for vessels

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APRIL 16, 2010
Oil Distillates Market Improves Electro-Motive Opens Refit Center in Mexico Hoffa Backs Bid to Block Mexican Trucks Wan Hai Joins India-Far East Service Short Line Volume Spikes LaHood Views Panama Canal Expansion Work Inventories to Stay Lean Housing Construction Shows Life U.S. Manufacturing Growth Accelerates DOT Workers to Receive Back Pay Shipowners Swap Fees for Stake in CSAV CMA CGM Ups Black Pearl Frequency Japan Ship Orders Fell Steeply in 2009 LA-Long Beach Container Volume Gains Canadian National Promises Better Attitude Volcanic Ash Shuts European Airports for Second Day

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APRIL 16, 2010
Fledgling liner gets ready to roar With the echo from the last delegates to leave CI's Global Liner Shipping Conference in London this week beginning to fade, and keynote speeches already electronically transcribed into shipping headlines around the world, there is nevertheless no lull in industry news; it is after all a big week for the new carrier kid on the block, The Containership Company (TCC). Taipan pirates to test Dutch & German legal minds IMO inches forward on shipping emissions US west coast ports continue bounce UASC confirms new Asia/N.Europe service Holed boxship to undergo temporary repairs

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APRIL 16, 2010
Transpetro confirms LPG order Brazilian shipyard scores massive tender for eight LPG newbuildings ordered by transportation arm of domestic oil giant Petrobras. Boyden buoys Safe on bulker buy An analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald says Safe Bulkers is well positioned for further fleet foray following company's kamsarmax kick. Rex rests conflict fears Rex Harrington says his dual directorships at Navios Acquisition and Genmar will not violate a US anti-competition law. Reef short cut turns costly Officers of Japanese owned handymax fined $195,000 for risking Australian spill. Safe slates two in China Polys Hajioannou-led shipowner taps cash from March equity issue to pen a pair of kamsarmax newbuildings. Maersk ship held in Nigeria Danish boxship detained in Lagos after one container suspected of carrying toxic waste. D'Amico crewman rescued USCG rushes to aid of Italian seafarer taken ill onboard suezmax off coast of Texas. Volcanic eruption hits TradeWinds Distribution of this week's edition of the shipping industry's favourite newspaper is delayed by European flight cancellations. Troim takes up Seadrill stock John Fredriksen's lieutenant buys 10,000 Seadrill shares on its New York debut. Michelet nets farewell pay rise Imarex founder Herman Michelet books bigger salary and bonus in his final year in the CEO's seat. Royal approval for Acergy Royal Bank of Scotland raises full-year estimate for offshore player by 25% and upgrades to buy. Camillo Eitzen redraws loan terms Oslo-listed shipowner makes $20m payment and must "monetize" assets as new bank pact kills off need for share sale. Qatar Nav takes over Q-Ship Chairman hails growth prospects as container line completes merger with tanker compatriot. Gdansk yard claws its way back Tough-going for iconic Polish shipbuilder but new outsourcing orders ease the pressure. Cleaning up their act? Hong Kong detained only one vessel during March, a Cambodian-flagged general cargoship. New5 in Numb3rs Nobu Su's TMT ends two-year ordering freeze, while Sophocles Zoullas remains top of the US-execs' pay league. Davie lays off more workers Restructuring Canadian shipbuilder to lose another 100 jobs, albeit temporarily. Ugland estate divvied up Grandson of recently-deceased Norwegian shipowner Johan Jorgen Ugland gets majority share. Shih Wei way short of profit Taiwanese bulker owner posts big drop in earnings after tough 2009. Gearbulk to stay anchored in UK Open hatch bulker operation will not follow other Jebsen ventures in moving to Norway. Quotes of the week Aristotle Onassis' bipolarity revealed and US president Barack Obama takes the fight to Somali pirates. BLT slips to large loss Dip in revenues and high costs sent Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker into the red in 2009. Daesun bags bulker orders Handysize deals could cost $120m at South Korean yard as Europeans pen five firm and optional contracts. Weather hits Shen Neng inspection Divers may have to wait days to survey hull of Chinese bulker which grounded on Australian reef. Malavika oil cleaned up Indian authorities recover nearly all fuel oil that spilled from Essar bulker hit by barge. Croatia extends yard deadline Government gives potential buyers another month to grab six shipbuilders. Pipavav eyes rig deal Indian shipyard wants entry into oil and gas market as it lines up takeover of western European owner. Seadrill in US trading debut Thursday saw John Fredriksen's oil rig company start trading in the US after gaining NYSE listing. CSAV seals equity swap German shipowners take stake in troubled Chilean liner company in return for $360m investment. Tallink cuts costs and losses Second quarter more positive for Baltic ro-ro player, but deficit still $22m. Xiamen Port's profits slide Full year results at Chinese port group impacted by harsh trade conditions and fierce competition.

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APRIL 16, 2010
NYK in coal deal Coast Guard: Ship master appeared intoxicated FMC's Dye suggests caution on reforms Service focus pays off, Deutsche Post DHL CEO says Cathay air freight up 22.9% in March Landstar: Freight environment improving Hub Group to buy 2,000 containers New company to take over Agility-U.S. contract Descartes completes Porthus acquisition Report: Port truckers can't afford maintenance Rotterdam sees cargo volumes rise

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APRIL 16, 2010
Hammerodde back in service Bornholmstrafikken's Hammerodde is back in service between R'nne and K'ge after a two months long refit at the STX Europe Shipyard, Helsinki. The ferry has been outfitted with an extra'' Shen Neng 1 ship owners apologise ' accident caused by fatigue Hu Wei, spokesmen of Shenzhen Energy Transport who owns Shen Neng 1, apologize for the problems caused by the ship grounding on the Great Barrier Reef. 'We are fully committed

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Bunker prices close in on $500 Bunker markets see crude prices plunge Oil markets spooked, bunkers mostly wary. Stable prices across Europe NYMEX showing losses of almost $2 in early trading. Softening prices in Fujairah NYMEX showing losses of more than $2 in early trading. Quarterly oil price forecast turns bullish New 'oil strength' index from Global Risk Management upgraded from 'neutral' position. Middle East and East Asia fuel oil markets both heavily supplied Another Saudi cargo comes onto the market as Fujairah bunker prices hold well below Singapore. Algeciras bunker sales buck overall port trend Decline in first quarter bunker volumes despite more than 6% increase in port throughput. Brightoil to start Rotterdam operations within three months Executive director says long-term plans call for expansion to Houston. Bunker prices generally firming Busan bunker market sees some of the sharpest increases. IBIA appoints vice chairman Bob Lintott will succeed Mike Ball as chairman in 2011. Sinopec (HK) to get first bonded fuel cargo in Shanghai A 380-cSt fuel oil cargo is due to arrive on April 20. Ship operators must not underestimate impact of lubes Proper use of marine lubricants can make the difference between profit and loss. Brightoil subleases Horizon Terminal storage Brightoil clarifies it has no direct contract with the terminal in Singapore. Singapore fuel oil stocks at fresh high More than 25 million barrels have accumulated.

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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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