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BRIEFS

February 3, 2011

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*Shipping News* Freight rates poised to rise after 2-year low FREIGHT rates are poised to rise after tumbling to a two-year low as owners of ships hauling coal and iron ore scrap the most vessels in at least 28 years. Aussie coal, zinc mines close COAL and zinc mines were shut and at least 32 coal ships were steaming out to sea yesterday, joining sugarcane and banana farmers in north-eastern Australia in bracing for the forecast landfall later in the day of Tropical Cyclone Yasi.

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Egyptian ports and logistics crippled as protests spread Hyundai Merchant Marine 2010 profit surges to US$541 million Piracy makes shipping near impossible, say industry groups Ningbo to invest US$3.1 billion on traffic infrastructure Republican senators support highway spending bill Singapore manufacturing output up 30 per cent TEL and InterRail Services in 'Ostwind' Partnership DHL enhances China-Germany LCL service AAPA: Asia Pacific air cargo outlook 'broadly positive' Customs software upgrade slows cargo clearance at Bangalore TIACA elects Atlas Air exec Michael Steen as chairman FedEx deploys real-time critical inventory logistics service

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BCHAA Advisor Naval Mehta awarded 'WCO Certificate of Merit' on International Customs Day Indian cargo movement via Suez normal for now NSCSA wins first prize for transparency Vasan seeks tax parity with air crew for seafarers Apparel exports fall by 3 pc in Nov. Carpet exports climb by 32 pc in Dec. Spices exports up by 16 pc NMPT registers record container handling Shanghai port is No. 1 New panel set up for air cargo sector Ban on export of surplus wheat, rice may be lifted Export target of $500 bn achievable: Fieo FDI down by 26 pc in Jan.-Nov. FTA with Laos comes into force New Iranian move to end oil bill payment impasse Unemployment rate stable in South Asia Vegetable parks in all cities soon: Pawar

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
Detyens books $6.4 million MSC contract Maritime organizations outraged by murder of hostage by pirates Todd Pacific Shipyards gets five year Navy drydocking contract WWL offers "green" grants Kirby in $53 million acquisition of Enterprise bunkering operations Harley Marine Services expands services to Gulf Coast Maritime interests plan a Congressional Sail-in on Washington Management of Washington State Ferries could be awarded to private contractor Egypt unrest impacts offshore driller Atwood Oceanics Costamare orders newbuild containerships in China Delayed delivery of newbuilds softens oversupply U.K. law allows payment of ransom to pirates Feeder Lines BV selects GL fleet management software

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
Hanjin warning customers of Egypt shipment delays Federal Maritime Commission wants input on slow steaming Crowley Maritime moving California logistics office Harley Marine Services expanding presence in Gulf Trucking top performer for US business shipments

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
Cyclone to inflict more pain on depressed capesize rates Weather-related cargo shortfalls in Australia blamed for 70% fall in January earnings OSG charters two tankers in three-year deal US tanker owner Overseas Shipping Group has reportedly chartered two medium range product tankers from Hong Kong-based Cido Shipping for three years MSC backs order for six 9,300 teu vessels to be built in Korea Liner giant continues its massive expansion plan as charter market slows for Chinese new year Broker outlines anti-piracy plan Controversial scheme will use public and private funding to fight piracy Business as usual amid the revolution Egypt remains a huge market ripe for investment. The continuing political turmoil will not quash that Courage's dual listing may open door to Chinese investors Davos Forum finds ray of light among gloom World business and political leaders predict a slight upturn in global growth, while stressing the growing gap between emerging and developed economies Preventing a fall among lifesavers Despite the loss of lives ' even quite regularly ' some manufacturers and surveyors of lifeboats are failing to fix their faulty devices Indian tiger strides ahead with growth India may not have the same economic clout as China but it is generating substantial rises in maritime trade Owners to invest for a greater slice of trade expansion Indian-controlled fleet has been steadily expanding and modernising, but is still relatively modest in the context of its foreign trade Capralos to take helm at Star Bulk To succeed Akis Tsirigakis as president and chief executive Safmarine to continue to accept C'te d'Ivoire bookings Will accept cargoes to Abidjan that are re-routed via Algeciras and Tangier Queensland coal ports shut ahead of Cyclone Yasi Export terminals at Hay Point and Abbot Point close and evacuated Suez Canal remains open despite riots Waterway open to traffic but some ports closed and bulk cargoes face delays KG funds' sales efforts hit by Korea Line filing Line's application for bankruptcy protection is hampering sales efforts by German KG funds Standard P&I Club warns over liquefaction risks Bulk carrier owners still under pressure to load high risk cargoes without adequate precautions Salvors free supramax from Indonesian coral Values of ship and cargo on which salvage awards are partly based at their lowest on memory WWL unveils $100,000 green technology grant To hand out aid to companies developing environmental technologies for ships and ports US ports limited by capacity and congestion constraints US Department of Transportation report warns that several key factors are constraints on US ports, including 'location in urban areas, land-use challenges, and funding' Ship Finance unveils $100m bond issue John Fredriksen-led company would use proceeds for new investments and general corporate purposes Labouring a point The era of moving from one labour market to another in search of lower costs as wages rise in established markets has finally come to an end Box figures stack up All eyes are now on the weeks immediately after the Chinese new year holidays Essar's third quarter profit soars 26% Third-quarter net profit jumps to $6.1m despite downward pressure on freight rates Barge operators seek emergency funding To ask Brussels for aid as Rhine logjam shows signs of easing Egypt crisis hits Atwood revenue Client declares force majeure on one of Atwood's rigs operating off Egypt Kirby inks $53m Enterprise Marine deal Boosts presence in cruise bunker market after buying Enterprise Marine's ship bunkering operations Cascading boxships may force lines to start new services Alphaliner predicts carriers' pledge to hold back launch of new Asia-Europe services will be 'short-lived' The very model of a modern private navy Will private navies be effective against piracy? It has been tried before and the end result might not be quite what the insurance world was expecting Marseilles volumes up 3% in 2010 Total volumes reach 86m tonnes but port's growth hit by strikes Further strikes planned at Melbourne Dispute between Patrick and Maritime Union of Australia drags on

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
Sinking captain questioned MUMBAI police today questioned the captain of a box ship involved in a collision in which an Indian frigate sank. US box share drops THE US share of global box traffic dropped from 16% to 9% in 1995-2009 as other regions saw faster growth, according to new government data. Valve vigilance urged DANGER of fires could be increasing for ships and crews because of poorly maintained fuel equipment, the US Coast Guard warned today. Tsirigakis departs Star Bulk AKIS Tsirigakis, the high-profile public face of Star Bulk since its inception, has been replaced as president and CEO, the company confirmed today. French port workers renew strikes FRANCE'S leading port worker grouping confirmed to Fairplay today it plans a fourth straight weekend of strikes because the latest talks with port bosses have failed. Wind-power base proposed for Belfast BELFAST Harbour and Denmark's DONG Energy have signed a letter of intent on using the harbour as a base for offshore wind farm projects. Transcontainer boost seen RUSSIA'S rail box carrier Transcontainer will be boosted by rapid growth in container volumes this year, according to a report from Moscow's Renaissance Capital. Mercator (Singapore) profits fall 32% DRYBULK carrier Mercator Lines (Singapore) said today that profits fell 32% year on year to $5M in the third quarter of its 2010 financial year. Inquiry to start in deadly ferry blaze INDONESIAN authorities were expected today to begin investigations into the ferry fire off the Sunda Strait that killed at least 28 people. Frontline sells OSG stake TANKER operator Frontline has sold its stake in Overseas Shipholding because it expects continued weakness in crude markets, analysts said today. Ports lure private investors LAWYERS dealing in ship finance have told Fairplay that they are seeing more private investments in emerging ports. Vinalines buys bulker VIETNAM'S Vinalines told Fairplay today that it has bought a Supramax bulker for $33M from an undisclosed Danish seller. Weather, strikes cause MOL arrival delays MOL SAID today its ships on Asia/Europe routes are being delayed by severe winter and strikes. Risk manager poached HAMBURG shipowner Bertram Rickmers has hired a former top ship finance manager from HSH Nordbank with a view of improving the group's internal processes and financial robustness. Antarctic ship under way CRUISE ship Polar Star is on the move again after leaving its anchorage off Detaille Island, on the western side of the Antarctic Peninsula, where it grounded on 31 January.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
C.H. Robinson Revenue Hits $9.3 Billion in 2010 Higher shipment volume helped boost C.H. Robinson's profit 17.6 percent in the fourth quarter to $103.2 million as revenue rose... Giant CSCL Ship Begins Service China Shipping Container Lines took delivery of the first of eight new container ships whose capacities of 13,798 20-foot equivalent... A. Duie Pyle Plans Routes with Descartes System Less-than-truckload carrier A. Duie Pyle made the tasks of planning, routing and dispatch easier and more efficient with the recent... US-India Trade Jumps 31 Percent Trade between the United States and India jumped 31 percent year-over-year in the first 11 months of 2010, driven largely... J.B. Hunt Tracks Storm-Bound Drivers on Facebook J.B. Hunt Transport Services is using the Facebook social media network to communicate with truck drivers struggling with the latest... Appellate Court to Expedite ABF-YRC Lawsuit ABF Freight System's lawsuit challenging Teamster wage and pension concessions at YRC Worldwide is on a fast track toward a... UPS Freight Passes $2 Billion Revenue Mark UPS Freight didn't increase less-than-truckload shipment volume much in 2010, but its LTL revenue leaped 10.9 percent to $2 billion,... Carriers Watch Turmoil as Egypt Supply Chains Remain Secure SEA ISLAND, Ga. - International companies report little disruption to their operations in Egypt as a result of the widespread... ODFL Profit Jumps to $76 Million on Rate Gains Old Dominion Freight Line more than doubled its profit for the full year and fourth quarter, as a 19.9 percent... MOL Says Trans-Pacific Ships Arrive On Time Japanese carrier MOL said 97 percent of the ships in the trans-Pacific services on which it participates arrived at ports... Winter Storms Disrupt Trucking, Rail Traffic The massive winter storm hitting a broad swath of the U.S. is delaying or stopping truck and train transport, as... TNT Takes $62 Million Hit TNT, the Dutch express delivery and mail company, warned severe weather, strikes and integration costs will shrink its fourth quarter... Export-Import Bank Chairman Urges Bids on Foreign Sales The Export-Import Bank of the United States is ready with financing and support for U.S. firms to increase exports, but... Eurogate Boosts Container Handling 5.2 Percent Eurogate, Europe's biggest container terminal operator, boosted 2010 traffic 5.2 percent from a year ago, trailing double digit increases at... French Port Strike to Resume Friday French dockworkers, crane operators and other port workers will walk off the job Friday, Feb. 4, in the fourth successive... Global Air Cargo Jumped 20.6 Percent in 2010 Global air cargo traffic surged by over a fifth in 2010 from the previous year, driven by a rebound in... Costamare Buys Five Container Ships Costamare, the NYSE-listed container ship owner, announced the signing of a contract for two new vessels with capacity of 9,000...

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
Chaos reigns in Cote d'Ivoire's trades MOL opens up on schedule integrity Transatlantic hails year of recovery Investors' Egypt angst eases Transpac rates slide as CNY rush quieter than usual

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
Eitzen ship nabbed in US Danish gas-carrier one of 15 vessels fingered in US Coast Guard's latest list of port detentions. Stanships under fire Bulker linked to American Club veteran Paul Sa cited for violating International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate clause. Strategic in crew coup Australian shipbuilding syndicate sinks its teeth into construction contract tied to Gorgon LNG project. Hartmann scraps Rio Gas Diversified German owner tightens up fleet portfolio with sale of elderly ethylene carrier, brokers say. Star crowns new CEO Greek owner shuffles seating arrangement with former Athens Exchange chairman picked to replace boss Akis Tsirigakis. Great Offshore profit crashes Indian offshore shipowner sees third quarter earnings plunge in weaker markets. SFI strikes fast New York-listed owner nets full $125m from convertible offering in double-quick time. Argentina ports strike halted Union agrees to 15-day break from wage protest so government can talk to management. Pirates 'torturing' crew Somali gangs are becoming increasingly brutal with hijacked crewmen, says top EU naval forces commander. SFI building war-chest John Fredriksen-controlled shipowner plots potential $125m convertible notes issue to fund "additional investments". Barfleur back ' for now Brittany Ferries brings back ship for trial freight run between Cherbourg and Poole in England. Bulk blues draw MOL drop Estimated loss of $159m per quarter on spot-trading bulkers contributes to Japanese owner's sell tag at Fearnley Fonds. Essar rises in third Indian owner cuts expenses and relies on other business units to make up for weak shipping markets. Boxship and cargoship collide MSC Eyra scraped off Denmark in clash that damaged Russian vessel above waterline. Platou pinpoints price falls Up to $10m will be cut from the price tag of a modern VLCC this year while bulker values face a 15% slump. Liberian flag on the rise US-managed registry reaches 3,500 ships after record growth in 2010. Clipper's tax trouble Up to 200 staff facing fines or jail after violating Danish rules on bonus accounting. Kirby in $53m spend Joe Pyne-led US tank barge owner snaps up bunkering wing of Enterprise Marine Services.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
DOT trims special permits for certain hazmat The U.S. Transportation Department's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) on Monday said it will incorporate the provisions of six widely used cargo tank special permits into the federal hazardous materials regulations. T... New restrictions on Mississippi River The New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association said Tuesday further navigation restrictions on the Lower Mississippi River would take place immediately: Ships with a draft of 40 feet or more will be daylight restricted from 151.7 to 191... Congressmen offer caution on rail regulation The chairmen and ranking member of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee have written to the Surface Transportation Board chairman expressing concerns about hearings to assess rail competition and review traffic exemptions. Mic... UPS fourth quarter profit jumps 48% UPS reported profit of $1.1 billion in the fourth quarter, 48 percent more than in the same 2009 period. Revenue was $13.4 billion in the quarter, 8 percent more than in the fourth quarter of 2009. Results by segment are: Domestic package revenu... MarAd disposes of 50-year-old cargo ship The U.S. Maritime Administration said the steamshipSolon Turmanwill be towed from the Suisan Bay Reserve Fleet on Wednesday for scrapping. This will be the 17th ship to leave the National Defense Reserve Fleet in Suisun Bay, Calif., since October 2... Hapag-Lloyd amends U.S. Gulf/Med services Hapag-Lloyd said Tuesday it is changing the rotation of a service connecting the U.S. Southeast and Gulf regions with the Mediterranean. Changes on the German line's MGX service will include an eastbound call at Port Everglades and dropped calls a... MOL liner on-time performance improves in Q4 Liner carrier MOL said Wednesday its on-time schedule performance on the three major east/west trades improved in the final quarter of 2010. The on-time performance rates by trade on services in which MOL provides vessels were: Asia/U.S. West Co... C.H. Robinson 4th quarter profit up 18% C.H. Robinson said it had fourth quarter net profit of $103 million, 17.6 percent more than in the same 2009 period. Revenue was $2.3 billion and net transportation revenue was $342 million, both 16 percent increases. Fourth quarter results by seg... Egypt protests hampering cargo activities Ongoing political protests in Egypt appear to be affecting oceangoing trade in and out of the country, according to media reports and statements from liner carriers. A note from maritime news serviceAlphalinersuggested that operations at Port Said... 'Slowly normalizing'

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
Polar Star sails under its own power The expedition vessel Polar Star has received permission from its flag state and classification society to leave its location near Detaille Island. The ship has 80 passengers and a crew Danish parliament: build a tunnel The Danish parliament has voted in favour of a tunnel, rather than a bridge, between Rødbyhavn and Puttgarden in Germany. The tunnel, made of concrete, will be constructed ashore and More dangerous to sail in the Indian Ocean It is more dangerous to sail in the Indian Ocean than ever before. 242 piracy attacks took place in the area in 2010, compared to 228 the previous year. 62

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
Emission regulations to reach a crossroads in 2011 Evidence that Europe is moving ahead with regulations to take effect by 2013, says Carbon Positive. Crude fluctuates on Suez Canal concerns Crude oil rose, approaching its highest price in more than two years, on concern that protests in Egypt may threaten exports from the Middle East. WWL offers grants to promote zero-emissions technology Aim is to 'stimulate innovation needed to meet these tough new environmental standards'. Bad weather hampers bunkering in Fujairah IFO prices climb more than $20 pmt in Middle East hub. Bunker markets continue to firm Hamburg tight on barging. Black sea port's bunker market 'not healthy' But Novorossiysk players say they will not allow a monopoly to develop. Singapore fuel oil stocks 'steady' Arbitrage volumes have been 'thin'. Strong energy markets, downside risk Energy markets remain on a strong upwards trend but expecting a 2008-type push ever higher may cause some disappointment. Asian bunker prices on upswing Slack demand on Wednesday at key Asian bunker ports, traders say. Bunkers on board vessels prop up scrap value LPG tanker and capesize bulker sold to Asian scrap yards at 'remarkable' prices, sources say. Philippine oil firm to acquire bunker supplier Phoenix Petroleum Philippines further plans to incorporate a new firm to acquire tanker vessel. US barge operator pays $53 million for bunker business Kirby Corporation to acquire Enterprise Marine Services.

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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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