BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

February 4, 2011

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Weakening freight rates prompt halt to new strings Strikes cut Marseilles growth at 9pc to 953,435 TEU in 2010 Qinzhou port volume increases 150pc, a record 250,000 TEU China's Ningxia to invest US$1.1 billion in transport construction Yantai port volume up 22pc to 150 million tonnes in 2010 CSAV Norasia runs two feeders along Algerian coast ProLogis, AMP consider possible merger Rail logistics facility to be built on Sino-Laotian border Democratic senator re-introduces railway re-regulation bill Volga-Dnepr Airlines delivers nine-tonne screw Celebi to spend US$100 million on Mumbai, Delhi airports Southern Air names ex-American Airlines CEO to its board

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AMTOI to open Chennai Chapter soon CMA CGM vessels transiting normally through Suez Canal NTPC to transport coal via Ganges Oil transit thru' Suez Canal not at risk: IEA S. S. Transland to specialise in global end-to-end solutions SKS Logistics to foray into ship repair soon Gulf of Cambay monitoring centre operational KPT Chairman lauded for Port of Year nomination MPT Chairman stresses on working together in R-Day address Regulation of ports may come under TAMP Thar Dry Port, ETA Freightstar trade meet to highlight regular rail services from ICD-Sanand AEPC's special privileges for apparel exporters cancelled Centre open to importing more onions Engg exports up by 50 pc in Dec. EOUs urge govt to extend tax holiday India, Italy to form joint business body India, Norway sign revised tax pact Sops for labour-intensive export sectors soon A comprehensive event has the Capital engrossed Indian firms remain unaffected in Egypt

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
UPS reports good Q4/2010 results UPS has announced an 8.4% increase in global revenue for the fourth quarter of 2010, with a 40% increase in adjusted operating profits. Global revenue grew by 8.4% to USD 13.42 bil... Weiss R&ouiml;hlig Taiwan wins Comtrend business for Eastern Europe Logistics services provider Weiss R&ouiml;hlig, a joint venture between Austria's Gebrüder Weiss and the German forwarder R&ouiml;hlig, has secured a new a contract to manage air and sea freig... Toll Group acquires SAT Albatros in Dubai The Australian transport and logistics service provider Toll Group is acquiring SAT Albatros (SAT), a leading Dubai-based provider of sea-air services. SAT reported revenue in exce...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Burger Boat to build 1920's style boat for Chicago BAE Systems Norfolk and San Diego shipyards win Navy contracts Passengers to be taken off antarctic cruise ship that struck uncharted rock OMSA announces new leadership line up Washington Marine Group changes name to Seaspan Marine Gibdock repairs collision-damaged cargo ship

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Mediterranean Shipping Company to begin Port of Seattle calls CN working with MPA to build service agreements IMO taps Peter Brady for eighth term as training chair Coos Bay Port Commissioners look to fill Budget Committee vacancy Railroad aids expansion of businesses in 2010

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Owners seek danger money as pirates move north Failed attack off Iran coast prompts move to charge piracy premium Platou makes second cut in tanker forecasts Bullish scenario for oil market overshadowed by 7%-plus fleet growth Egyptian oil terminals running Egypt's oil and gas terminals are fully operational, with very large crude carriers able to discharge crude at the Red Sea terminal of Ain Sukhna Euroceanica orders two bulkers from SPP Plant UK-BASED bulk carrier and chemical tanker owner Euroceanica has ordered two 76,500 dwt panamax bulk carriers from SPP Plant & Shipbuilding in South Korea Wikileaks cables show US pressure exerted on IRISL State Department tried to use line's loss of P&I cover to prevent ports from accepting its ships China breached UN ban with shipments to Iran Wikileaks reveal details of cargo from China shipped onboard IRISL ships to Iran Yemen port bid awarded on a whim Leaked cable shows president overruled tender process Danish ports hit by strike action Port workers protest over government pension reforms Stormy ride expected for transatlantic trades Cargo volumes are recovering well but are still a long way behind 2008 levels Angola looks to join ranks of liquefied natural gas exporters Angola's Soyo LNG project to start exports in first quarter 2012 Subsea 7 enters the major league with Acergy merger Acquisition fuelled by a number of upcoming large subsea umbilical, riser and flowline installation projects Box crown belongs to the Pearl River Delta Shanghai might be the leading container port in terms of annual throughput but the combined might of Hong Kong and Shenzhen generates the biggest amount of box revenue More light on piracy fight How far will the measures outlined in the IMO's action plan go towards eliminating this growing menace? Clarkson closes investment funds Clarkson Shipping Hedge Fund and the Clarkson Freight Fund closed down with immediate effect Louis Cruises in move to ditch Greek flag Cruiseship owner says it has no other choice following pensions spat with authorities UN boss calls for tougher action against piracy Global menace is outpacing efforts to fight it, says UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon Straits' varied draughts need careful navigation Athens Protocol requires international uniformity Insurance bill for piracy is soaring On top of the human cost of pirate hijacks and crew kidnapping, the financial burden is weighing heavily NCC warns of tight car carrier market by 2013 Sector in danger of being short of tonnage as rising demand puts pressure on shrinking fleet Vopak seals $1.6bn credit facility Agreement replaces similar '1bn facility concluded in August 2007 Global Ports Investments' volumes exceed 1m teu Surge in Russian imports propel port group's throughput HHLA container throughput soars 19% Recovery continues at Hamburg's largest port operator as it steals a march on its rivals Shipowner group slams Australia port strikes Shipping Australia warns current action may herald "return to the bad old days" Containers build up at Egypt's hub ports Suez remains open but containers start to build up at main hubs CMA CGM sets up Egypt crisis unit Box line sets up dedicated team to monitor situation while continuing to accept bookings Navios Acquisition offers $400m bond exchange Launches offer to bond holders, tweaking the terms on about $400m of debt MHI cuts shipbuilding income forecast Revises forecast from ¥7bn to ¥4bn due to cancelled and postponed orders Queensland coal ports escape cyclone damage Operations at main bulk ports at Hay Point and Abbot Point not affected by Cyclone Yasi

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Coal import surge seen IMPORTS of coal into China and India will surge in this year's second half, Bank of America Merrill Lynch has predicted Oz escapes Yasi ruin QUEENSLAND appears to have escaped significant damage to transport infrastructure from the huge Cyclone Yasi Insurer loses UK rig appeal THE UK'S Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by an insurer in a dispute over major damage to a rig being transported from the US to Malaysia Investors hail SFI bond SHIPPING analysts said today that SFI's convertible bond issue has met good demand, with the coupon at the bottom of the range Essar profits rise 26.5% ITS PORT arm has powered Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics to 26.5% growth in October-December net profits Mitsubishi HI profits rise JAPAN'S Mitsubishi HI is on track for higher annual profits after its net income rocketed in the first three quarters of its fiscal year Bulker risk seen spreading TOUGH trading conditions that have plagued Capesize drybulkers will probably start hitting smaller bulkers as well, a key Sydbank analyst has warned Clarkson's closes funds CLARKSON'S, the London-based integrated shipping services giant, has closed the Clarkson Freight Fund and the Clarkson Shipping Hedge Fund, with immediate effect Box dropped at Darwin AUSTRALIA'S port of Darwin has been criticised after its second major safety mishap this year Melbourne dockers plan more strikes DOCKERS at Melbourne's Webb Dock bulk and general facility will stop work three more times over the next few days as their stand-off with employer Patrick continues Rosario strike suspended, talks resume STRIKERS in Argentina have lifted their blockades, are allowing production to resume and will begin negotiations today with port officials.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Rails Seek Delay of STB Competition Hearing The railroad industry is asking the Surface Transportation Board to put off its scheduled May 3 hearing on whether regulators... US Steel Promotes Three in Logistics U.S. Steel appointed Malisa J. Sommers managing director of transportation and president of Transtar, the company's transportation subsidiary, effective Feb.... ABF Freight Posts $58 Million Loss for 2010 ABF Freight System lost $7.4 million in the fourth quarter and $58.1 million in 2010 as it struggled to raise... Chicago Intermodal Starts to Dig Out from Storm Chicago, the continent's biggest rail hub area and host to numerous intermodal terminals, was just starting on Feb. 3 to... NY-NJ Port Authority Elects New Chairman The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Thursday elected former New Jersey Attorney General David Samson as... Montreal, CN Conclude Terminal Operator Agreements The Montreal Port Authority and the two companies that operate the port's three key container terminals on Thursday announced two... Chapman Freeborn Set for Egypt Evacuation Flights Air chartering company Chapman Freeborn said it expects increased demand for aircraft to evacuate foreign nationals from Egypt in the... Suez Canal Stays Open, Ports Congested The Suez Canal remained open to ship transits Thursday and shipping companies are re-opening offices despite escalating violence in Cairo... Retail Sales Surge 4.8 Percent, Despite Weather Major U.S. retailers reported above-expected January sales, despite bad weather in much of the country and continuing concerns about high... Strike Shuts Down Port of Cochin A strike by unionized dockworkers Wednesday morning crippled operations in India's Port of Cochin, a major gateway on the southeast... Mica Announces Public Meeting Sites Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is keeping his word to go on... Report Says TUI Plans Hapag-Lloyd IPO TUI and a group of German investors are moving toward an initial public offering for German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd in... UK's Teesport Starts Terminal Expansion PD Ports started work on a project to eventually triple container capacity at Teesport, the UK's third largest port. ... DOT Issues Strong Intermodal Rail Endorsement The Department of Transportation has sent the Surface Transportation Board a strong endorsement of intermodal service at major railroads, appearing... Rhine River Opens for Traffic The river Rhine in Germany re-opened to shipping in both directions for the first time since a motorized barge carrying... Nippon Express Profit Tumbles 22 Percent Nippon Express, Japan's largest freight forwarder, said its net profit plunged 21.9 percent in the first nine months of fiscal... Landstar Sales Climb to $2.4 Billion in 2010 Landstar System boosted its net income 29.6 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter to $24.1 million, while its revenue rose... MSC Adds Seattle to Europe-US Service Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding the Port of Seattle to its California Express service out of Europe with the arrival... Con-way Reports Slim Profit for 2010 Transportation and logistics operator Con-way returned to the black in 2010, reporting a $4 million profit for the year compared... Canada Ports Contract Talks Near Deadline Waterfront employers at Canada's Pacific Coast ports and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada will resume contract negotiations next...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Egyptian shipping situation eases IMF: 'dangerous' imbalances threaten global recovery Bunker costs soar as violence erupts in Egypt World food price surge unabated Pirates turn the screws on hostages

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
DHT unleashes offering Svein Moxnes Harfjeld holds the helm as New York-listed tanker owner readies $40m raid on Wall Street. Daelim sticks with Diamantis Seoul shipping syndicate locks in Greek gas-carrier for another year in the wake of sale-and-leaseback pact, brokers say. UN losing piracy fight United Nations secretary general Ban Ki Moon admits international navy forces have failed to curb piracy as he backs a new IMO initiative. US firm ups Sevan position US investment giant tops off $32m slice of Oslo-listed offshore owner following Norwegian spending spree. Transpetro buys local Sao Paulo-listed steelmaker emerges victorious in international race tied to Transpetro plate tender. Aker closes in on IPO Norwegian drilling contractor sets the stage for $600m offering in Oslo as board plots pricing. ITC scoops extension Frontline tanker finds shelter following sell off drama as BP wing takes VLCC from Independent Tankers Corp. Cruise boss in stick-up Irate passenger demands refund from head of Trinidad charterer Boodram's Travel at gunpoint. Aegean braced for loss Nikolas Tavlarios-led bunkering giant to sell off vessels as poor tanker markets batter bottom line. Orissa fights Kolkata stretch Indian state unhappy at shipping ministry-sanctioned expansion of port's operations. Titanic job for H&W Belfast yard wins deals to restore vessel that ferried passengers to ill-fated liner in 1912. Shipping survives Yasi No reports of maritime casualties after storm of the century batters Queensland. Mercator mining Indonesian seam Indian owner's shares up on plan to invest in coal mining infrastructure. Maersk re-opens in Egypt Danish giant's Maersk Line, Safmarine and Damco back in business despite continuing unrest. No sex please, we're Canadian BC Ferries passengers barred from accessing sex education and abortion information websites via wi-fi. Clarksons closes funds Loss-making freight and shipping hedge vehicles wound up by London broker with immediate effect.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Ports America steps up Seagirt upgrades Ports America is ahead of schedule and expects to complete modernizing the Port of Baltimore's Seagirt container terminal by 2012, Chief Executive Officer Michael Hassing told a port industry conference in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday. The terminal ope... FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 22 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from CBM Global Freight Corp., Englewood, N.J. (Seung "Brian" H. Hur, vice p... Damco names ocean head for Europe, Med, Africa Damco, a logistics services subsidiary of A.P. Moller - Maersk, has appointed S'ren B'low Andersen to head of ocean carrier management for Europe, Mediterranean and Africa. Andersen has worked in the logistics and shipping business in Australia, Gh... Flowers leads UPS's global forwarding unit UPS has named Stephen D. Flowers president of UPS Global Freight Forwarding. Flowers, formerly head of UPS's Americas Region, succeeds Ken Torok. He has worked at UPS for 30 years. In his new role, Flowers will be responsible for the global strate... UPS Capital opens Colombia, Peru offices UPS Capital, the financial services arm of UPS, has expanded its Latin American presence by opening new offices in Bogota, Colombia, and Lima, Peru. By using in-country representatives to staff the offices, UPS Capital said it will be able to offer... ICC: Counterfeits to reach $1.7 trillion by '15 The International Chamber of Commerce released a report at the 6th Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy on Wednesday that reported the global economic and social impacts of counterfeiting and piracy will reach $1.7 trillion by 20... Prager named CEO of Envirotainer Envirotainer's board has appointed Chairman Niklas Prager as the company's new chief executive officer.Prager succeeds Thomas Persson, who will remain with the company as senior advisor on special projects and serve on the board. Prager has worked ... MarAd receives Panama Canal study draft The Atlanta, western Pennsylvania and upstate New York regions are likely to experience a change in Asian container flows to East Coast ports after the Panama Canal opens in 2014, Maritime Administrator David Matsuda told an international trade co... FMC chairmen in reunion panel Seven former heads of the Federal Maritime Commission joined the agency's current Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. on Wednesday at the FMC's headquarters yesterday for a mixture of industry analysis, reminiscence, and humor. Helen D. Bentley, Rich... Eight Chairmen, 50 years Eight Chairmen,50 years Eight Chairmen,50 years...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Hafnia Management's fleet grows Hafnia Management that was set up by the Gothenburg-based shipping and investment group Marinvest in 2010 now operates 25 product tanker and chemical tankers; eleven LR1-vessels (45,000'79,999 Beluga crewmember executed A crewmember onboard the hijacked heavylift carrier Beluga Nomination has been executed by Somali pirates, according to the Round Table of international shipping associations. Several crewmembers were taken aside for

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Harley Marine announces new acquisition Expanding its service in the US Gulf. Marine technology provider to take leading sales role IPCO says the move comes after 'three years of intense cooperation with Wilhelmsen Ships Equipment'. Fujairah market firms Avails were reported to be 'very tight' for prompt deliveries. Bunker prices continue to climb In Hamburg, barging tight for buyers wanting prompt deliveries. Latvian fuel oil dispute escalates Transport minister says impasse is causing 'financial losses' to the state. WWF report: Global renewable energy by 2050 Major study says global energy needs 'could be provided cleanly, sustainably and economically' and fossil fuels 'could become relics of the past'. Fuel quality on agenda at IMO next week Debate highlights issues with proposal to the IMO for mandatory quality testing of bunkers prior to delivery. Aegean to announce Q4 loss Company President says Aegean's growth prospects 'remain intact'. Customs officials investigate bunker fuel 're-sale' Crew of cape-sized bulker questioned over claims that duty-free fuel has been sold to trawlers. Bunker prices firm in Tokyo Bay No prices for other key Asian ports on Thursday due to a public holiday. Australian bunkering ops untouched by cyclone Cyclone Yasi has hit areas where bunkers are not supplied. Japan bunker demand to 'weaken' in February Fewer bulk carriers are expected to bunker in Japan from Australian ports this month. Bunker fuels ops boost NuStar's bottom line in 2010 Expects further improvements in earnings of its fuel marketing operations in 2011. UK greenhouse gas emissions fell sharply in 2009 UK international shipping bunkers estimated to be 7.1% lower than the 2008 figure of 11.4 million tonnes.

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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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