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BRIEFS

September 1, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic Dry Index falls for 3rd straight session The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity-freight costs, fell for a third consecutive session as bookings to ship iron ore from Australia and Brazil declined and stockpiles at Chinese ports reached an all-time high. Containers stay at 50-year low as sales growth slows The container- shipping industry is contending with the longest stretch of near-zero rates in its half-century history on the Asia-to-Europe route, as a capacity glut combines with the slowest growth in trade since 2009. APM to build and run US$992m Costa Rican terminal APM Terminals has won a US$992 million contract to run what it is calling the largest infrastructure project in Costa Rica's history - the new Moin Container Terminal on the Caribbean coast.

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China Merchants first half profit increases 102.5pc to US$116 million Yang Ming, Wan Hai-Interasia offer weekly direct Japan-Indonesia service Customs & Excise Department opens cargo service centre in Hong Kong Mumbai's Nhava Sheva container throughput drops 2pc in second-half Transpacific rate benchmark jumps 21.5pc as peak surcharges take hold CMA CGM includes Cai Mep in Vietnam 3 on intra-Asia service loop Neptune Maritime Security says Iran Navy in fight against Somali pirates Australia QR National profit gains, but volumes softened by floods At 77pc more trade to Hamburg, Baltic growth outpaces Europe's big players Bulgaria's state railway BDZ cargo unit privatisation on course Okay Airways signs cooperation agreement with Heilongjiang government Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin pledges support for aviation sector Seattle's maths/tech heavy Aviation High School looks forward to new campus

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AUGUST 31, 2011
MOL earns commendation from Cambodian government Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) recently cooperated with the non-profit organisation Side By Side International (SBSI) to transport 34 medical vehicles and other equipment to help ... Niedersachsen Ports steps up marketing activities Joachim Birk is the new head of marketing of Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co. KG, a Lower Saxony-based port operator. The MBA graduate will in the future oversee the cross-site m... USD 200 million road loan to support growth in India's northeast The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is lending up to USD 200 million to reconstruct roads in northeastern India, which will reduce its isolation and open up badly needed growth and de... Mechel leases mainline diesel locomotives Mechel, one of Russia's leading mining and metals companies, has signed a contract between Mecheltrans Vostok, Sinara-Transport Machines and VTB Leasing for the development, produc... Switzerland: Camion Transport now using hybrids Swiss transport company Camion Transport (CT) has enhanced its fleet of vehicles with a Mercedes-Benz Atego BlueTec Hybrid. It is the first hybrid lorry in general cargo shipments ... CN and CNBM Forest Products Trading strike lumber export deal The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) and China's CNBM Forest Products Trading have reached an agreement to use CN's new lumber transloading facility in Vancouver to increase ... New weekly service AC-3 launched AC-3 - a new regular ocean container line of Maersk - launched a weekly service to the container terminal Vostochnaya Stevedoring Company LLC (a Global Ports group company). The fi... Another customs first for Cargoitalia Italy's Cargoitalia has been approved by the Italian customs authorities to submit electronic T1 forms as of tomorrow, 1 September. The move will enable the airline to cut transit ... China Southern Airlines joins Barig China Southern Airlines is the latest member of the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig), taking the number of members in the world's biggest national airline associ... Dallas welcomes new Air China Cargo service Dallas/Fort Worth international airport (DFW) last week welcomed the first of what will be three Air China Cargo freighter flights a week, giving DFW additional cargo capacity to S... CMA CGM carries more than 4.8 m teu in first six months CMA CGM, the world's third-largest container shipping company, has reported revenue of USD 7.3 billion for the first six months of 2011, an increase of 8% on the prior-year period.... Trans-o-Flex boosts capacities in Germany and the Netherlands The express delivery service Trans-o-Flex is expanding. A new central hub in s'Hertogenbosch and new sites in Bavaria and Brandenburg optimise the service provider's national and i... Quehenberger: retail logistics for Libro and Pagro Austria's services provider Quehenberger Logistics is assuming responsibility for logistics services to 360 Libro and Pagro branches in Austria with immediate effect. In doing so, ... Panalpina introduces new intra-Asia service Basel-based Panalpina explained that there have traditionally been only two main choices for cargo flows between China and Southeast Asia: costly air freight or slower ocean freigh...

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AUGUST 31, 2011
American P&I Club manager hires Asian region specialist Fearnley's has an App for it GulfMark Offshore orders three PSV's from Remontowa VOS ballast water treatment systems ordered for Sovcomflot VLCC's Bourbon CEO sees offshore service market upswing ahead Ingalls Shipbuilding starts fabrication of fourth NSC SeaArk Marine suspends acceptance of new boat orders

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Washington Ferry System changes adopted by transport commission Coast Guard teams with Army to remove bouy from Washington beach Crowley presents scholarships to four Alaska Fairbanks students Trucking group praises President for asking congress to fund transport World Airways works deal to operate Boeing Freighter for Asiana

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Can Cosco follow China Shipping to long-term contracts? Giant Chinese bulk operator's recent charter renegotiation antics will not help build credibility Boxship businesses share risky outlook Ordering the large ships at market peak brings added pressure to secure cargo Key to Sinotrans' success lies in stable charter income Shipowner stands out among Chinese state-affiliated shipping companies for its strong financial position and robust balance sheet Bank lending under threat as sovereign debt fears are reignited Banks are becoming more cautious as cost of insuring debt soars Owners cold-shoulder hot lay-ups Underlying optimism that demand will catch up with supply is keeping ships on the water Time to put a stop to creeping localism The spawn of localism is protectionism, the child of which is a direct attack on world trade Shipowners should look to technology before using armed guards Shipowners should consider anti-piracy technology before resorting to armed guards onboard On the tourist trail in Rotterdam's sandpit Maasvlakte 2, the port expansion project that will provide 1,000 ha of new 'land' taken from the North Sea, is capturing ordinary Dutch people's attention Rodopoulos bows out after 36 years at RBS Fellow veteran Fotis Bratimos takes over responsibilities at Piraeus operation of Greek shipping's leading lender VLCC earnings slump to historic lows on Middle East to US trade Owners continue to ply the route hoping to find a trip back to Asia to boost overall returns Two more Greek ferry lines see red National crisis, fuel hikes and intense competition all blamed for first-half woes Oil and shipping players move to restore Libya trade quickly Nato warns of 'sporadic untargeted firings out to sea' but says they are celebrations Capesize rates jump 18% as spot chartering activity surges Busy transatlantic trade lane gains nearly $4,500 per day, up almost 30% MSC bargain panamax boxship charter price shocks market Rate of $12,000 per day for a 5,000 teu vessel is down 30% on last reported fixtures Eurogate throughput jumps 13% in first half Sluggish Hamburg throughput expected to improve in second half APM Terminals sells 25% stake in Xiamen Songyu box facility Deal with joint venture partner Xiamen Port Holding Group halves APM's interest in $380m Chinese port development Stena scales down fast craft service Line trims Holyhead-Dun Laoghaire operation due to high fuel and maintenance costs Höegh and Awilco maintain faith in LNG despite second quarter losses Demand and rates to stay high, say Norwegian companies Boxship orders surge in 2011 But 2007 record unlikely to be broken Never mind the flag state At least for vulnerable vessel types, armed guards are the new normal Belships takes shelter from worst of the market storm Keeping vessels on long-term charters pays off Latest figures confirm sharp slowdown in trade growth OECD statistics reflect the developed nations' big budget deficits and emerging economies' inflation battles Turning away from the market A key legacy of the financial crisis in shipping is that commercial banks wait in the wings while government funding is on the rise India opens way to deploying armed anti-piracy guards New guidelines permit shipowners to engage private maritime security companies after a selection and vetting procedure Norwegian Car Carriers sees charter rates rise 11% Tonnage provider expects year-long wait for stronger market despite improvements Container lines prepare to resume Libya calls Maersk to reinstate service from September 8 while CMA CGM ready to return to Tripoli Cosco starts to pay up Apparent turning point in wide-ranging charter hire spat comes just ahead of fresh wave of arrests, say industry sources Eitzen to exit semi-refrigerated gas carrier market Disposal of ships to investment company B-Gas will raise $53m NYK to issue $716m in bonds Company cites favourable conditions in the bond market for its decision US verdict a major setback for foreign seafarers Court imposes Bahamas arbitration on personal injury case

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Wheatstone LNG moves closer in Oz DREDGING conditions have been imposed on Western Australia's Wheatstone LNG project as part of its environmental approval, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Intereuropa investment ruins port's profits SLOVENIA'S only port operator, Luka Koper, said today it had net profits for 1H 2011 of €3.4M ($5M), a 36% drop against the same period of last year Weak dollar hurts Bourbon FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon today reported first-half net losses of €21.4M ($30.9M) after it was hit by a fall in the value of the dollar Bank deal seen as Greek ship finance boon THE JOINING of two Greek ship finance banks announced this week will create Greek ship finance's fourth-largest lender, a leading sector analyst told Fairplay today Shipyard group's losses widen HONG KONG-listed China Ocean Shipbuilding Industry Group, the owner of Jiangxi Jiangzhou Union Shipbuilding, today announced heavier first-half losses as it reported several disputes with foreign customers Bumi Armada profits drop 18% MALAYSIA's FPSO specialist Bumi Armada said today net profits for 2Q2011 dropped 18% year on year to 61M ringgit ($20.4M), while 1H2011 profits rose 2% y/y to 143.1M ringgit Logic breaks down in India's scrapping market VOLATILITY in the breaking market has turned to confusion after speculation by Indian yards pushed up offers, despite a drop in local prices for steel plate COSCO International's profits drop 20% COSCO International Holdings today said its H1 net profits were HK$277M ($36M), down 20% from HK$346M ($45M) in that period of 2010 Drybulk port snarls ease AFTER rising for the past two weeks, congestion in drybulk ports in China, India and Australia is easing off Handies dominate box sector's chartering STRONG intra-Asia box business ensured that Handysizes are dominating chartering activity Maybulk profits fall 10% MALAYSIAN Bulk Carriers said today net profits for 1H2011 dropped 10% year on year to 74.5M ringgit ($25M) Supramax bubble bursts SUPRAMAX bulker rates have risen for two weeks, but brokers told Fairplay today that the sector's bubble has burst DryShips reveals earnings miss GEORGE Economou's DryShips today reported huge quarterly losses on vessel sales and fell far short of Wall Street forecasts

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Carriers confident of market upturn in H2 11 CMHI's H1 11 profits strong on back of Bohai and Yangtze ports Lines to return to Libya CSAV and CMA CGM expand Gulf Bridge Express service APM T signs Moin CT deal

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Analysts survey DRYS DryShips dispute with Cosco takes centre stage as analysts slash earnings estimates while clinging to coveted rating. APM invests in Costa Rica AP Moller-Maersk terminal wing ploughs $992m into Central American container project. Sevan sits on the brink Bankruptcy may be on the horizon for Oslo-listed FPSO owner following staggering $639m second-quarter loss. EMGS goes shopping Oslo-listed seismic survey vessel owner takes on Seatrans duo as it prepares $15.8m acquisition of OHM. Latvian loses less Vitol-controlled tanker owner brings down deficit in first half as it keeps eagle eye on administrative expenses. Swire settles spill claims Small businesses paid, but Queensland state clean-up bill yet to be decided following Pacific Adventurer accident in 2009. KPMI profit spikes Philippines shipyard's repair operations boom in second quarter as earnings surge. George close to drill job DryShips reveals pending West African contract as Cosco dispute is briefly overshadowed. Rodopoulos exits RBS Greek ship finance fixture heads for retirement to be replaced by long-term colleague Fotis Bratimos. Colombo clinches ferry order Sri Lankan shipbuilder seals deal for two new passengerships for India's Lakshadweep islands. Genting in the money Malaysian owner of Star Cruises and NCL said first-half earnings surged as revenue climbed. Frontline joyride rolls on Oslo-listed tanker owner sees its stock enjoy a second day of climbs after its summer slump. Nordic's arctic odyssey Danish owner teams with Sanko to take ice-class panamax bulker along Northern Sea Route to China. Awilco starts at a loss Anders Wilhelmsen-backed LNG newcomer posts red ink in Q2 as it waits for its fleet to become fully operational. Currency costs Erria Danish chemical tanker owner blames forex losses for bigger deficit in first half of 2011. Boxship hits whale HMM's Hyundai Faith arrives in Rotterdam with dead orca wedged on its bow.

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AUGUST 31, 2011
'Fueling' trade U.S. seeks partnership for drop-in biofuelsThe U.S. Agriculture, Energy and Navy departments on Tuesday issued arequest for informationlaying out the Obama administration's goals, assumptions and tools, and requesting from industry specific ideas ... Irene's aftermath Freight rail feels Irene more than ports Ports and railroads in the direct path of Hurricane Irene last week appear to have dodged major problems, according to damage assessments. ALAN helps with Hurricane Irene relief In the aftermath of Hurricane... September Cover Story TSA unveils transpacific rate index June transpacific rates reached a 14-month nadir, according to a new monthly revenue index being published by the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement. The index tracks average revenue per FEU levels against a June 2008 baseline. In June, the inde... 2011 large ship orders dwarf 2008-2010 Fifty-two containerships of 10,000 TEUs or larger have been ordered since the beginning of 2011, dwarfing the number of such orders over the last three years, according to research from Braemar's Seascope division. Only 10 such vessels were ordered... MCC revises intra-Asia loops MCC Transport, the intra-Asia specialist carrier of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, has made changes to a number of its services connecting various regions within Asia. The line's IA4 service will drop a call in Shanghai and add a second, southboun... Delmas splits Med/Africa butterfly CMA CGM and subsidiary line Delmas have split a butterfly service connecting the Mediterranean and West Africa into two loops, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The five-ship service, known as Diams, has been split into two thre... CSAV adds ports to Gulf Bridge Express Chilean containership operator CSAV said it is adding ports to the Gulf Bridge Express service that it operates with CMA CGM between ports in South America, the Caribbean, Mexico and the United States. The service will add calls at Puerto Cabello ... Jensen Maritime expands in U.S. South Jensen Maritime Consultants, a naval architecture and marine engineering firm, has expanded operations in the U.S. South by opening a second office within parent company Crowley Maritime Corp.'s Jacksonville, Fla., headquarters. This new office wi... Fla. cargo carrier hit for safety violations The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it plans to fine Capital Cargo International Airlines $298,500 for operating eight Boeing 727 aircraft that were inspected by an unqualified mechanic who signed off on their airworthiness, in vi...

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AUGUST 31, 2011
Crude falls on news of increasing supply 'We are following the stock market, and we're supportive on gasoline because of the idea that the storms may shut down some of the refineries,' says research analyst. Fujairah prices firm Supplies said to be tight for prompt dates. Double-digit gain in bunker prices Wide spreads in Rotterdam spot prices. Aegean chief sees company gain momentum President upbeat after company's Q2 result beat analysts' expectations and class action lawsuits were withdrawn. Russian oil company to expand international bunker operations Gazprom Neft to supply in Romania and Baltic states. Solar sails could be fitted to bulk carrier Fuel savings would cover costs 'in two years'. September fuel oil arbitrage at 32-month low But October volumes up in 'famine-to-feast' scenario. High-speed ferry service cut as fuel costs bite 'High costs, particularly in terms of fuel costs and gas turbine maintenance, has been a major factor,'says Stena official. Mid-week price levels up at Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuel sufficient at key Asian ports on Wednesday. US military issues RFI on drop-in biofuels Focuses on 'technical, manufacturing and market barriers' for starting a business on drop-in biofuels. 'Largest' ice-breaking vessel completes model testing Iron ore carrier able to travel two times faster with 5% increased fuel efficiency. Yang Ming ends first half with losses Blames losses largely on surging bunker fuel costs. Singapore supplier receives 2,000 dwt newbuild bunker tanker 2,000 dwt Sentek 22 currently awaiting harbour craft license to operate at republic. Fuel monitoring tool launched Allows for monitoring an entire fleet's fuel usage through the internet.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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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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