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BRIEFS

April 1, 2011

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*Shipping News* Japan rebuilding may boost dry-bulk shipping lines Reconstruction in Japan following a tsunami and earthquake that destroyed or damaged more than 150,000 buildings may boost volumes for dry-bulk shipping lines struggling with global overcapacity. 30% of S'pore LNG terminal completed Singapore has completed 30 per cent of its first liquefied natural gas import facility and is on track to open in the second quarter of 2013, according to the chief executive of the company operating the terminal.

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Japan rises from the ruins as transport systems revive Grand Alliance, Zim, HMM offer all-water ECUS string from May 12 CSCL's profit increases 6.9pc to US$646 million in 2010 Zim back in black with US$54 million net profit in 2010 Hutchison Port Holdings 2010 profit up 12pc to US$205.7 million Hamburg Sud: Expect Tokyo, Yokohama port calls cut on short notice Maersk to put the 13,092-TEU Erving to work on Asia-Europe route Hanjin takes delivery of second 9,954-TEU vessel in 5-ship series Yangtze shipping continues to enjoy rapid steady growth Biggest ship to dock in Vietnam first to call at Cai Mep terminal MSC to charter 8,540-TEU Bunga Seroja Lima from MISC St Petersburg ice conditions to hamper navigation till May Construction of Chinese financed Phnom Penh container terminal begins FedEx opens third international facility in Suzhou UPS flies fake bomb in wedding cake box from UK to Turkey Beijing Capital Airport sisters with Thai airports

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DHL delivers fast-lane logistics to Formula 1™ NYK's Hercules service, its fastest from Japan, makes Pipavav first Indian port of call Sundeep Sibal given additional charge as MOL Regional Director for Asean South region AILBIEA gets Customs' word on rectifying regulatory issues Seafood exports to Japan may take 4-6 months to recover Singapore-based Indian & Chinese business chambers sign MoU Japan's Pacific coast ports functional, though radiation fears keep some lines away Decision on SEZ proposals put off in states going to polls Govt hints at diesel price decontrol this fiscal

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MARCH 31, 2011
German postal service body re-elects Wolfhard Bender as chairman The members of Germany's federal association of postal service providers (Bundesverband Deutscher Postdienstleister BvDP) unanimously elected Wolfhard Bender to a further two-year ... Box volumes up in the Moby Dik terminal Container traffic in the Moby Dik terminal in Kronstadt on Kotlin Island increased by 55% to 25,700 teu in January and February 2011, compared with the first two months of 2010. Th... Liebherr presents new mobile harbour crane model Liebherr has expanded its range of mobile harbour cranes, adding the LHM 420 model to its range of offers. The new heavyweight crane is the successor of the LHM 400 and bridges the... Maersk introduces new vessels to West Africa service A.P. Moller-Maersk recently named the first in a series of 22 so-called wafmax container vessels currently being built by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. The "Maersk ... Ethiopian receives loan from African Development Bank The African Development Bank has approved a USD 40 million second lien corporate loan to Ethiopian Airlines, to support the purchase of five Boeing B777-200LR passenger jets. The a... Unitpool signs for five more years with Air Transat Unitpool, a Swiss asset management company that specialises in supplying and managing a fleet of 40,000 ULDs at more than 300 airports for 20 customers, has signed a second five-ye... JF Hillebrand acquires Ferry International in Italy JF Hillebrand, which has been serving the drinks industry with its specialist logistics services for more than 160 years, has strengthened its dedicated wine and beverage logistics... SBB Cargo is on course The Swiss railfreight operator SBB Cargo improved its transport performance to around 13 billion ntk last year, or 12% more than in 2009. The company nevertheless made a loss of CH... TNT Express celebrates 20 years of collaboration with Motorola TNT Express, a leading global B2B express service provider, and Motorola celebrated the 20th anniversary of their cooperation recently. The premium service provider transports 80% ... DHL Freight signs contract with Skanska Skanska Stomsystem, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, has signed a new contract with DHL Freight, a top provider of road haulage services in E... Polish railfreight firm carries 10 million t of freight in February The Polish railfreight operator PKP Cargo carried a total of EUR 9.8 million t of cargo in February, or 20% more than in the like-for-like period last year. This brought total volu... Transnet to buy 32 more locomotives from Mitsui Transnet has signed an agreement for the supply of an additional 32 new 15E locomotives with Venus Railway Solutions, a subsidiary of Japan's Mitsui & Co, and local BEE investo... FedEx Express launches B777F to South Korea FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the FedEx Corporation, is launching a new dedicated B777F service between its global hub in Memphis TN (USA) and South Korea, with four nonstop fligh... New Jersey to spend millions on road projects Approximately USD 175 million has been earmarked for 20 Middlesex county projects in the state of New Jersey (USA), according to governor Chris Christie's administration, whilst US... New Swiss partner for Kögel trailers The company Fankhauser Fahrzeugbau, headquartered in Rohrbach near Bern, now offers Kögel trailers in Switzerland. Fankhauser sells Kögel's products through its own distribution ch... Net-Log Lojistik and Akg'n chose Mercedes-Benz Axor trucks Aksaray-based Mercedes-Benz T'rk has completed delivery of 20 MBT Axor 1840 LS Euro 5 units to the Net-Log Logistik group, which runs 36 distribution centres in Turkey and employs ...

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MARCH 31, 2011
Fincantieri moves to acquire Davie Kirby places $47 million AT/B order at Signal International Stena and Austal settle patent dispute Inmarsat swoops on VSAT specialist Ship Equip Northrop Grumman completes Huntington Ingalls spin off STX OSV books order for PSV 09 Otto Marine sells under-construction AHTS duo

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MARCH 31, 2011
Portland Airport runway work to start up on April 4 Pair of Mitsui companies to merge into one unit Crowley taps Suz Michel as People Development VP Sea-Tac Airport road closures reschuled to begin next week Nasdaq warns TOP Ships of plan to drop company's stock

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MARCH 31, 2011
BRS merges freight derivatives trading platform with Cleartrade Collaboration will cover over-the-counter trading in FFAs, iron ore, container, steel and fertiliser swaps Genmar staves off bankruptcy with $200m Oaktree loan Cash-strapped tanker company gets elbow room to negotiate loan refinancing with banks Private investor rides to Georgiopoulos' rescue again Genmar chairman and Oaktree Capital Management have a long-standing connection MR owners add premium as tankers battle ice at Primorsk A daily charge of $2,600 is being imposed as 'dozens' of ships struggle with winter conditions Supramax rates tumble as US Gulf grain cargoes dry up Fewer grains cargoes for shipment from the US Gulf saw supramax bulk carrier rates to Asia and Europe tumble by as much as 16% in two days, according to shipbrokers surveyed by Lloyd's List Oaktree spearheads $200m General Maritime bailout Company confident infusion would roll back immediate cash need of $800m New warning for TOP Ships Nasdaq-listed Greek shipping companies could now have a greater incentive to get their share prices back up Over the worst At a time when Japan needs sea trade more than ever to bolster its attempts to recover from the recent crisis, its many friends in shipping will want to continue to serve it HSH Nordbank returns to profit in 2010 Bank reports '48m ($68m) after-tax profit, reversing €743m a year earlier UK Chamber of Shipping to push for better business climate New president to ensure business climate is favourable for British shipping DryShips strikes deal with Korea Line receivers Three embroiled bulkers now listed as back on spot market Anek tumbles to record $127m loss Books huge provision for a lost investment in shares in affiliated company Total drilling plans to boost Barents Sea exploration Seven reveals April drilling IPO to raise up to $350m Investor appetite for drilling rig exposure prompts spin-offs With demand for shares still strong, the offshore sector looks likely to see a variety of fresh public offerings Could Japan's lines be outclassing Maersk? Maersk has stolen the show with its Triple-E class, but surely Japan's carriers could team up with the nation's yards to order a mega series of new panamax ships Japan factory closures leave car carriers waiting Japan is the starting point for most vehicle carriers. But with output badly disrupted, how are shipping lines to ensure they position enough tonnage in the right locations? Fall in sailings dents seasonal cargo surge Box lessors could face heightened US scrutiny US Federal Maritime Commission wants box leasing sector to be regulated in view of recent bumper profits Navios plots $185m bond for South American logistics unit Aims to raise amount via private placement of senior notes due in 2019 TOP Ships receives Nasdaq share price warning Management claims company is current with all debt obligations, without having recourse to debt restructuring or raising equity funds since 2008 NYK sets aside $22bn for fleet growth Japanese carrier unveils investment plan to beef-up fleet between now and 2017. Grand Alliance, Zim and HMM in joint service To launch all-water service between Asia and the US east coast in May Brussels antitrust squad raids Deutsche Bahn offices Allegations over potential rail freight competition infringements US sets Iran sanctions premium limit Thresholds apply to premium with "fair market value of at least $1m or aggregate of at least $5m" NEL Lines' losses double After-tax losses grow to '43.4m ($61.6m) for full year 2010 from €20.5m in 2009 Japan's marine insurance bill may hit $3bn Estimate includes losses to ships, cargo, piers and wharves Lidinsky urges caution over Japan nuclear threat Shipping must ensure supply chain is not needlessly affected by overreaction Box rebound boosts HHLA Volumes up 19% while operating profits rise 21.8%

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MARCH 31, 2011
Frangou returns to bond market ANGELIKI Frangou-led Navios Holdings today confirmed plans for a high-yield bond offering by its South American logistics arm Quake reveals US deficiencies TERMINAL operators and government agencies are ill-prepared for a major earthquake in the US, according to a terminal official Chamber warns on tonnage tax change THE UK'S tonnage tax regime has kept the country's shipping industry afloat, according to the British Chamber of Shipping GenMar prices follow-on THE FINANCING flurry at General Maritime continued today with a secondary offering priced to cover next week's Suezmax delivery Shipping loans boost HSH Nordbank EARNINGS from ship lending played a pivotal role in the turnaround in HSH Nordbank's results last year, the bank said today Weak VLCC rates expected to persist SPOT RATES for VLCCs are likely to experience further downward pressure due to excess supply of tonnage in the Middle East and other factors, analysts said today HHLA earnings jump 20% HAMBURG container terminal operator HHLA is lifting its dividend by over one third to €0.55 ($0.78) per share after a 20% increase in pre-tax profits (EBIT) to '193M last year Danaos concludes major restructuring BOX SHIP lessor Danaos Corp confirmed today that it has formally completed its comprehensive plan to restructure newbuild finance obligations Libya rebels oil plan falters BARRIERS have emerged to the plan by Libyan rebels to begin exporting oil from facilities captured during recent conflict, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Four start China/Long Beach service FOUR operators are joining forces to start a new service connecting central China with Long Beach from next week, Fairplay has been told Transatlantic sells ro-ro vessels SWEDEN'S Rederi AB Transatlantic has announced that it has sold three ro-ro vessels to the forestry products group Svensk Cellulosa (SCA) DryShips renegotiates KL bulkers DRYSHIPS has settled new terms with Korea Line's receivers for charters of three bulkers, the company confirmed today Overcapacity, falling demand hit VLCCs RATES on the benchmark VLCC route from Middle East Gulf-Japan have been softening on overcapacity and falling crude demand in Japan Singapore rejects forced form use EVEN as Singapore is persuading shipowners to use the Singapore Ship Sale Form for S&P, it says it does not intend to make the form compulsory for transactions in the country North Oz storm intensifies A TROPICAL low that has been moving across the Arafura Sea north of Australia all week is now expected to reach cyclone strength over the next two days

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MARCH 31, 2011
LA-LB Terminals Reduce Off-Peak Gates Eight of the 14 container terminals at the Los Angeles-Long Beach ports, pointing to slow cargo volume since the Chinese... US Claims Victory in WTO Ruling Against Boeing The World Trade Organization on Thursday ruled Boeing was the beneficiary of some $2.7 billion in illegal subsidies from the... MSC Raises Trans-Atlantic Rates May 1 Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding $240 to $400 per container to its rates from North America to Europe, the carrier's... DHL, Ryder Expand Green Truck Fleets Deutsche Post DHL and Ryder System are rolling out electric, hybrid and natural gas trucks, from delivery vans to heavy... Illinois Rail Project Begins $685 Million Phase A major rail corridor project in Illinois gets under way this weekend, as crews begin the biggest upgrade of tracks... EU Trust Busters Raid Deutsche Bahn Offices European Union trust busters raided the offices of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn in an investigation into allegations it is... Antwerp On Alert on Ships From Japan The port of Antwerp, Europe's second largest container hub, said it is taking "heightened precautions" over ships arriving from Japan... Horizon Calls Bankruptcy Report 'Speculation' Horizon Lines said it is trying to refinance its debt to avoid an expected default and would not comment on... CN Sheds Some Toronto Track to Commuter Agency Canadian National Railway sold a section of track in and around Toronto to the Ontario agency Metrolinx for about $308... Zim, Evergreen, CSCL Launch Asia-Europe Service Evergreen, Zim Integrated Shipping Services and China Shipping Container Lines will launch a joint Asia-Europe service at the end of... Kenworth Rolls Out 'Regional' Heavy Truck Truck maker Kenworth unveiled a heavy truck this week designed for regional use, taking advantage of a shift from long-haul... HHLA Forecasts 10 Percent Growth HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, forecast 10 percent growth in container traffic this year following a 19 percent increase in 2010. ... Daimler Truck Raises 2011 Truck Sales Forecast Daimler Trucks North America is raising its sales projections 10 to 15 percent for 2011 as demand for its Freightliner... Conference in Yokohama to Focus on Radiation Japanese government officials and shipping industry representatives will meet Friday in a bid to step up their fight against what... Anti-Trust Probe to Cut Kintetsu Profit Kintetsu World Express, Japan's second-largest international forwarder, said it will set aside $13.86 million to cover estimated costs related to... Radiant to Buy Distribution by Air Radiant Logistics will purchase Distribution by Air under a $12 million transaction that will extend the consolidation among mid-sized U.S.-based... LA-Long Beach Ports Plan Expansion Having weathered seven years of environmental challenges and the worst economic downturn in the history of containerization, the ports of... Four Carriers to Start Trans-Pacific Loop Four Asian carriers are teaming up in a joint service from North Asia to Long Beach in early April. ...

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MARCH 31, 2011
Japan under pressure to widen nuclear evacuation zone Zim finally back in profit Fifty-Eighth boxship for Seaspan PIL and Wan Hai back together on new transpac sling China's carriers emerge from the red

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MARCH 31, 2011
DryLog and ISC split Livanos clan scoops bulker pair as New York-listed company takes control of dry shipowning alliance. Broadband buyout Satellite communications powerhouse bets on maritime broadband business with $159m acquisition of VSAT group. Fairmount beats Fairstar Arbitration panel rules in favour of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs wing in $72m shipyard dispute with heavy-lift owner. DryShips claims KLC coup Nasdaq-listed owner's deal with ailing Korean firm is the best anybody has achieved, chief operating officer claims. Otto Marine sells duo Shipbuilding affiliate of Singapore-listed offshore group poised to pocket $43m from sale of anchor-handlers. Navios wing in bond blitz It's no spin-off but South American arm of Angeliki Frangou's Navios Holdings is oiling note press for a $185m offering. Nordic suffers loss Danish owner reveals $28m full year loss as weaker tanker market continues to hit bottom line. Green sells terminals Norwegian reefer owner reaches deal with main shareholder Kristian Eidesvik for five port facilities. Genmar targets $53m Analysts raise dilution concerns as ailing tanker owner taps public market for cash under massive restructuring package. Baltic blues hurt U-Sea Per Lange-led company says its 2010 figures are below expectations after dry rates failed to spring back in fourth quarter. Diana cape takes a cut Simeon Palios-led owner fixes out capesize to Cargill at almost half what BHP Billiton has been paying for the same ship. Austal in payout to Stena Australian fast ferry builder to pay substantial compensation to Swedish shipowner over hull design infringement. MOL merges crew companies Japanese shipowner creates MOL Ocean Expert to handle its seafarers more efficiently. Support vessel hit by fire Firefighters bring blaze under control on Ocean Dragon in Ramsgate, UK. Wan Hai readies issue Taiwanese liner company could raise more than $400m for new ships through notes sale. TransAtlantic sells trio Christen Sveaas' TransAtlantic offloads three ships to compatriot SCA Transforest. NYK lines up spree Japanese shipowner plans to splash another $6bn on vessels to 2017, as it sees profits rising. Topaz cans London IPO Fazel Fazelbhoy-led offshore owner blames an increasingly uncertain investment climate as it shelves float.

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MARCH 31, 2011
FMC urges measured response to Japan crisis Evergreen, CSCL, ZIM start new Asia-Europe service Hyundai joins Grand Alliance, Zim in transpacific U.S., Israel open skies enters force House approves 60-day FAA funding extension UPS adds 4 weekly Hong Kong/Europe flights Truckers feel pump pain as Obama unveils energy policy Weiss Röhlig starts trans-Siberian service House committee has watchful eye on HOS rule New COAC committee includes former Customs commissioners Colombia, Canada near FTA Citi, Syncada enter partnership OWL to hold Incoterms seminar Broker Self-Assessment pilot ends DB Schenker centralizes in Philippines Ports want bigger infrastructure funding share U.S. court upholds California vessel fuel law DP World 2010 profit rebounds from 2009

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MARCH 31, 2011
Maersk Line with new type of container carriers A. P. Møller-Mærsk is about to take delivery of the first container carrier in a series of 22 so called Wafmax-type. Wafmax is short form for West Africa

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MARCH 31, 2011
Bunker prices fall in Fujairah In Cape Town, deliveries available for supply up to and including April 14. Bunker costs and economic turmoil hit Greek ferry operator Minoan Lines says fuel costs 'negatively affecting operating profitability'. Rotterdam market firms Prompt avails a 'bit on the tight side'. Fuel oil inventories almost unchanged for second week Arbitrage volumes balanced by 'robust' bunker demand. Flow meters 'shut down' by Weights and Measures Agency Tanzania authorities find meters designed for bunkering being used to measure fuel imports. US Defense Logistics Agency awards bunker contract Florida-based Port Consolidated Inc engaged to supply 'fuel for ships.' Asian bunker prices on the rise Slack demand at key Asian bunkering ports on Thursday, according to traders. Non-executive director leaves Chemoil Masanobu Takagi's position will be filled another representative of Itochu Corporation. Omani oil firm posts record profit Attributes increase in profit to rapid expansion which includes a JV bunkering firm at the port of Sohar. Rising oil prices boost Andatee's revenues Nasdaq-listed marine fuel supplier doubles bunker sales volume in Q4 of 2010. 'Long road ahead' for market-based measures Working group reviewing market-based measures to curb shippings' GHG emissions. Ventbunkers: Litasco 'playing games' at Ventspils storage terminal Litasco caused losses of $10-14 million, says VBU's chairman of supervisory board. Brightoil in $153 million upstream deal The marine fuel supplier agrees to appoint CNPC's subsidiary to work on its Tuzi gas field in China.

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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

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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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