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BRIEFS

April 20, 2010

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*Shipping News* Mid-East crude tanker supply drops to parity The supply of supertankers competing for 2 -million-barrel cargoes of Middle East crude fell to parity with expected demand as owners wait for the bulk of May demand to start this week. Kuehne & Nagel aims to outperform market Logistics group Kuehne & Nagel aims to outperform the market this year as the sector recovers thanks to a pick-up in global trade, the group said yesterday. More sanctions seen hitting Iran shipping, oil The threat of fresh sanctions on Iran will hurt shipping activity to and from the country while also hampering the Islamic Republic's ability to export its crude oil. Iran storing crude oil on tankers

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CKYH join environmentalists as the Green Alliance The Containership Company postpones Asia-Europe entry European forwarding index up in March, road freight doubles St Petersburg quarterly container volume up 43pc EU conference ban did not produce results: US official Chongqing Cuntan Bonded Port Area gets customs okay Filipino crew medical claims worry Theme Ship Management Singapore's non-oil exports increase 27pc in March Kuehne + Nagel offers new LCL services in Asia Pacific UPS first quarter up 37pc, international package boost Dachser '09 revenue down 9.5pc, but volume rises 1pc US freight index rises, but still 14pc down from May 2006 peak Iceland's volcanic ash makes Europe a no-fly zone Airbridgecargo fleet up to nine 747s with new B747-400 Lufthansa Cargo increase first quarter volume 19.3pc Lufthansa Cargo bans movement of dogs and cats for experiments Yangtze River Express starts Shanghai, Prague, Luxemburg cargo service Shanghai Pudong Airport Comprehensive Bonded Area opens

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MOL's 3rd green vessel concept ready Pipavav Shipyard negotiating major European deal Going off the beaten path MOL makes changes to Africa trade network MSC extends Med hubs on Far East-Middle East run Coscon ups capacity, reactivates 6 ships, adds Ningbo call Zim Asia, Med, European service calls at Da Chan Bay Hapag-Lloyd announces service change "K" LINE modifies America EC service via Suez OOCL London named at Geoje Shipyard EVERGREEN LINE to order 92 boxships TCC starts Great Dragon service ...effects blanket Europe-to-Asia hike of $ 250 per box Higher revenue-per-box hikes OOIL sales by 19 pc on 7 pc more volume Peak season, slow steaming, drive bigger ship demand Gems & jewellery exports glimmer in global recession Carbon trading deals with Japanese players grips Corp India's interest 64 Indian cos display consumer products at Canton fair Aroma of coffee spreading worldwide Port of Antwerp scouting Gujarat & Maharashtra for possible port projects CPSA makes out case for CoPT to buy & use own dredger Port Pipavav extending areas of operations even further DP World Chairman surveys land reclaimed for major port project in UK World's port officials to converge in Savannah on June 7 National truck permit regime to dawn on May 1 FIATA & IATA urge air carriers to adopt e-waybills Ash sets back European air carriers by $ 200 million a day Larger SC bench to take up goods entry tax cases Optimism on GDP growth exceeding 8 pc spreads Fieo presses alarm bells on unbridled Re appreciation Delhi govt seeks global funding for 2 SEZs Quantity and quality of time Vadilal Forex workshop on LoC in A'bad & Vadodara this Sat.

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APRIL 16, 2010
Volcanic ash from Iceland freezes air traffic over Europe Europe is suffering unprecedented interference from natural forces. Ash from the volcano erupting under the Eyjafjallajokull glacier in Iceland since 20 March has be... UPS volumes clearly up in Q1 The US parcel service provider UPS, based in Atlanta GA, saw an upswing in business in the first three months of this year, following a difficult 2009. "Revenue was stronger t... GLS Germany: Ground-breaking for new German depot The parcel service provider GLS Germany is expanding. The first sod of earth was recently turned at the site of a future, considerably larger, depot in K¨rnach to replace the GLS f... Latek Logistics to float IPO in Turkey The Turkish logistics service provider Latek Logistics will start its initial public offering process on 20 April. Some 26% of the company's shares are planned to be sold to t... DSV disclaims acquisition rumours The Danish transport and logistics provider DSV has recently issued a statement denying speculation that an acquisition is pending. The company said that "DSV's mana...

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APRIL 19, 2010
WSDOT starts construction of second 64-car ferry More dry docks needed in GCC region? Starlight Marine conducts rescue training with USCG Australia seeks extension of Reef reporting system U.K. sends warships to repatriate stranded passengers Yangzijiang Shipbuilding seeks stake in PPL SHipyard

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APRIL 19, 2010
Port of Bellingham meeting to define director job description CKYH Alliance summit meeting results in several planned changes Coast Guard searching for owner of bike found on ferry Sea-Tac Airport adding green recycling system TriMet nets federal funding for new US-made streetcars

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APRIL 19, 2010
UK allows ferries to exceed passenger limits Radical move to repatriate stranded travellers will see suspension of Solas rules UK Navy to rescue stranded travellers Drewry warns box sector still fragile Cautioned urged as global recovery still at embryonic stage UK ports hit by jet fuel force majeure Traders call force majeure on deliveries by product tankers due to flight cancellations. US offers guidance over ransom talks Washington asks shipowners faced with hijackings and ransom demands to consult with Office of Foreign Assets Control Maersk slams Hamburg costs and productivity Chief operating officer Morten Engelstoft says port too expensive despite being less efficient than its rivals

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APRIL 19, 2010
SeaFrance seeks legal shield FRENCH ferry operator SeaFrance has applied for legal protection from its creditors after warning that it is close to running out of cash US clarifies ransom policy THE Obama Administration reportedly wants shipowners to seek US approval before paying ransom to Somali pirates Malta cruise sector recovers MALTA'S tourist officials are pleased that last year's fall in cruise liner passengers has been reversed in this year's first quarter Get home? It's complicated MADRID would reportedly be the hub for a British scheme to bring home travellers stuck overseas by the volcanic plane disruptions German ports win pay accord UNDER an accord agreed today, Bremerhaven and other German vehicle carrier ports can deeply slash pay for terminal drivers Norden buys ships as rates return DENMARK'S bulker and tanker operator Norden today said it will splash out $52M on two Handysize product tankers

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APRIL 19, 2010
S&P Ups Outlook for Union Pacific Diesel Climbs for Third Week GE Customers Use More Locomotives ABF, Teamsters Agree to 15 Percent Wage Cut EU to Allow Some Flights Tuesday Trade Groups Back Army Corps Plan Heavy Truck Orders Jump 28 Percent Freightliner Parent, UAW Reach Agreement Drewry Warns Against Rosy Container Forecasts CSAV Adds China-East Coast Service Leading Indicators Increase Sharply British Airways Seeks Volcano Compensation UPS Reroutes Some Air Cargo Shippers Face Steep Air Cargo Rate Hikes CYKH Changes Name, Announces Goals Kuehne + Nagel Net Profit Rises 2.3 Percent Lufthansa Cleared for Three Freighter Flights Truckload Rates Escalate Deep Enough? Budding Freight Growth Deceptive Advertising? Do the Math. End the Booking Madness Finding the Break-Even Rate Looking Beyond Rates Testing the Waters Capacity Hangs in the Balance Customs' Vigilance and Vagaries FHA Says 'No' to I-80 Tolls This Week Seed Money for Tech Floating a Rail Fix, Too Selling Short-Sea to Shippers Auto Ports on a Roll Long Drive Toward Recovery Uneven Recovery China's Currency Gambit

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APRIL 19, 2010
K+N up, but worried about European airfreight problem Supply chain havoc as European air space shutdown continues North American intermodal back on track CSAV goes for more growth Rotterdam : Q1 boxes up 16% on 2009, but 'prefer to compare with 2008'

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APRIL 19, 2010
Drewry not all 'doom and gloom' A recovery is on the horizon for the containership sector but a leading consultancy outfit remains cautious in their 2010 boxship business outlook. Volcano update: papers on the move TradeWinds makes its way to some readers in Europe but delivery disruption continues worldwide. 'Secret' piracy panel sparks clarity President Obama's executive order targeting financial assets linked to Somali pirates does not include a general ban on ransom payments. Mystery surrounds VLCC sale Ill-advised brokers amiss in linking Norwegian shipowner Arne Blystad to the purchase of a Japanese-owned VLCC. Dry rates resist boycott bluff Analyst says demand for dry tonnage continues to creep forward as China's appetite for iron ore climbs amid proposed import boycott. Baltic begins as a buy Analysts at both Jefferies and Lazard Capital Markets initiate coverage of newly-listed shipowner with a buy rating on its stock. Crewman discovered dead Search for missing towboat pilot ends in tragedy after US Coast Guard diver discovers body in the Kanawha River. Tanker escapes hijacking Pirates chase Liberia-flagged vessel named as White Sea in early morning attack off Somalia. Frontline admits VLCC buys John Fredriksen-led outfit confirms purchase of two Gulf Marine tankers but mum on third purchase and prices. Baltic bags $100m loan Peter Georgiopoulos-led Baltic Trading confirms credit facility with Nordea. Norden takes punt on handysize duo Danish owner buys d'Amato Fratelli tanker pair it has chartered since delivery in 2005 and 2008. StealthGas grabs Geden tanker Nasdaq-listed shipowner pays $56m for aframax resale at Samsung Heavy Industries. Charity issues final plea for Manxman Local group makes last-ditch attempt to save historic former Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry from scrapping. Return to sender for Maersk Nigerian authorities tell Danish owner to send "toxic" container on Maersk Nashville back to Rotterdam. Fire hits Canadian ferry Nonia pulled from service after electrical blaze between Newfoundland and Bell Island. Fesco holds what it has Russian container line recommends paying no dividends for third year in a row. Filipinos fail to flog Ufuk Ship caught smuggling arms for terrorist groups in 2008 bites the bullet in first auction attempt. Merchant ships to bring Brits home? UK government draws up emergency plan to combat suspension of flights due to Icelandic volcano. Dragnis buys Ofer boxship Days after switching a boxship order to a bulker Goldenport buys Zodiac Maritime containership. MISC taps PNG LNG Malaysian shipping giant forms new joint venture for gas projects in Papua New Guinea. Qatar Gas crewman rescued Filipino seafarer lifted from LNG carrier off Land's End after reportedly suffering a stroke. India seeks Global Purity damages High court orders arrest of Japanese bulker involved in collision which sank coast guard vessel. Oz eyes closer tracking IMO called on by Australian government to implement stricter vessel monitoring after Shen Neng 1 grounding. Yangzijiang eyes PPL stake Chinese shipbuilder-led consortium offers to buy a 15% stake in Singapore offshore rig builder. Double jeopardy for Sonoro Dutch cargoship grounds in Kiel canal, refloats and is then involved in collision in dense fog. Tanker robbed off Malaysia Semua Shipping products tanker hit off Tanjung Ayam in fourth incident so far this year. STX secures $250m quartet South Korean yard takes 2010 tally past $700m as it unveils contracts from three different owners.

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APRIL 19, 2010
CKYH to rebrand as green alliance Obama wields emergency powers against piracy CSAV starts Asia/U.S. East Coast service Air cargo industry pounded by ash U.S. grant supports China's aviation safety Report raises concern over hazmat regulation Weise heads to Sandler & Travis Kuehne + Nagel reports profits up Report: PSA to buy out Chennai terminal partner

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APRIL 19, 2010
Port of Göteborg welcomes new government bill The Swedish government proposes to ease tax on onshore power supply for vessels in its new government bill. The Port of Göteborg welcomes the initiative. "Today's announcement by the government

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APRIL 19, 2010
$1,000 bunkers on the horizon Distillate bunkers will be at a premium to fuel oil grades, dramatically increasing shipowner costs. Big losses in European ports NYMEX showing losses of more than $2 in early trading. IFO prices drop in Middle East hub NYMEX showing losses of more than $2 in early trading. Ceuta player launches supply of 1.00% sulphur fuel oil Vilma Oil says it has been listening to clients' needs. Bunker demand could grow if planes remain grounded Traders say prices for jet fuel have slumped. Houston in low-sulphur fuel emission study Partnership with EPA and Mexico points to interest in extending North American ECA. Fuel oil duty to rise for second month in a row Russia to increase export duty on fuel oil and crude. Danish shipping company raises BAF Says bunker prices increases forces adjustment. New Managing Director for Chemoil Latin America Company says Andreas Galavis has resigned. Bunker prices dip, demand high in Singapore Key Asian ports generally reported increased enquiries as prices for bunker material dipped. South China fuel oil imports to rise 10% in April Nearly all of the imports are mixed/cracked fuel oil purchased by bunker traders. IBME promotes bunker traders Glencore increases stake in Chemoil Glencore now holds 51.54% of Chemoil after closure of mandatory cash offer.

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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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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.

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