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BRIEFS

April 5, 2011

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*Shipping News* Luxury cruise line upbeat despite oil cost Crude oil prices may be rising, but that is not softening demand for luxury cruises in the Asia-Pacific, says Kenneth Watson, chief operating officer of Silversea Cruises. Mr Watson was in town yesterday as the company's newest ship, Silver Spirit, made her inaugural visit to Singapore as part of a 119-day world cruise, 'Spirit of Discovery'. Tanker owners may seek Japan premium Some oiltanker owners are seeking additional fees for carrying cargoes to Japan, the world's third-largest crude consumer, according to Stena Bulk AB, which operates a fleet of more than 80 vessels. Chinese stop ordering scrap steel from Japan Chinese buyers stopped new orders of scrap steel from Japan and blocked some existing cargoes because of concern over radiation from a crippled nuclear plant, researcher Umetal.com said.

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APL scans Japanese exports for radiation before loading MOL plans to expand by focusing on trade in emerging markets World's biggest shipping lines freely call at Tokyo Bay ports Nigerian dock strike looms after labour talks stall Deutsche Bahn Mobility Network profit up 25.3pc to US$1.49 billion Singapore takes command of counter-piracy task force Accent on goods, services, investment at Transpac trade talks Logwin doubles storage space in Vietnam as fashion, footwear volume soars Beijing tops world air freight, passenger volume in 2010: ACI Cargolux back in black with US$59.9 million profit in 2010 Dallas Forth Worth airport sets record highs for air cargo Russia's Volga-Dnepr flies 100 tonnes of oil equipment gear to Congo

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Ahlers plans further expansion in India ASC proposes anti-terrorist measures against Somalian pirates NYK Group adopts new logo EPCES members participate in Panama trade fair Ginger exports double, spices exports up Iron ore exports slump by 18 pc in Feb. JN Port handles highest-ever 4.27 million TEUs VPT registers best-ever 68.04 million tonnes in 2010-11 Export target of $ 200 bn achieved in February itself FDI norms relaxed Sole proprietorship, partnership companies bore brunt of global meltdown, finds survey Hijacking from a strategic vantage position Russia makes immigration rules easier for skilled specialists

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APRIL 4, 2011
CMA CGM: Saadé is sole ruler again Philippe Soulié, the general manager of CMA CGM left the shipping company on 31 March. At the end of 2009, the creditor banks insisted that Soulié quit the company that was founded... Dockwise now preferred transport provider for Seadrill Dockwise, a company that is incorporated in Bermuda and which employs more than 1,200 people on and offshore, has entered into a master service agreement with Seadrill Management t... Canso welcomes two new Asia/Pacific region members The Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (Canso), an association of air traffic control service providers and a representative of the interests of air navigation service prov... Ceva opens dedicated healthcare centre in Leipzig Transport and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has opened a new logistics centre in Leipzig (Germany). The distribution centre will exclusively serve the US company Medtronic, a leadi... Schenker Germany investing in new Berlin facility Schenker Germany recently held the ground-breaking ceremony for another modern handling facility in the Grossbeeren freight village in greater Berlin. DB Schenker is expanding its ... Wim Bosman Central Eastern Europe now HACCP certified Wim Bosman Central Eastern Europe, a part of the Dutch Wim Bosman Group, is now certified for HACCP (hazard analysis and critical control points) temperature-controlled transport s... Maximus Air Cargo converting Airbus planes into freighters Abu Dhabi-based Maximus Air Cargo, the UAE's largest dedicated cargo aircraft operator, flew over an Airbus A300-600 to the Elbe Flugzeugwerke's conversion site in Dresden (Germany... Air France returns to Phnom Penh after 37 years Air France has returned to Phnom Penh (Cambodia) after a 37-year absence, landing at the capital city's international airport again last Thursday. The carrier offers three schedule... Western railway line reopened in Australia The western railway line in Queensland (Australia) has reopened, three months earlier than planned, with the first coal train passing through Toowoomba recently. The Western line e... Siemens sets up new UK rail centre The mobility division of Siemens has established a new railway centre in the United Kingdom, the first of its kind worldwide, and called it the rail innovation centre of competence... New railway wagon factory to be set up in India The Indian ministry of railways has proposed the establishment of a new railway wagon factory near Brahmapur in the Ganjam district of the eastern state of Odisha (formerly Orissa)... Volvo Trucks starts selling heavy hybrid trucks Volvo Trucks has commenced heavy hybrid truck sales under the name Volvo FE Hybrid to customers in selected European markets, as part of the Volvo Group's focus on hybrid vehicles.... Northern Commercials helps Clipper Group in the UK with New Look Northern Commercials, an Iveco truck and van dealer based in Brighouse and Manchester (England), recently supplied the Clipper Group with 16 new vehicles for the latter's nationwid... BDB does not see equal treatment for canals and railways The German inland shipping organisation (Bundesverband der Deutschen Binnenschiffahrt BDB) has criticised the German transport ministry's freight transport and logistics action pla... APL to scan Japanese exports before loading The global shipping line APL will begin radiation scanning of containerised Japanese exports delivered to its marine terminals for transport on APL vessels. The decision makes APL ...

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APRIL 4, 2011
EU Navfor to release two pirate suspects LR and ABS release jointly developed CRS software Ambassadors to sell Windstar Cruises in court supervised process Prospector Offshore exercises options for two more jack-ups

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APRIL 4, 2011
FMC Chairman warns shippers to take care regarding situation in Japan Public meeting to discuss Sea-Tac Airport Noise Study Maersk Line names new WAFMAX vessel APL to begin scanning boxes containing Japanese exports Grand Alliance joins other carriers for expanded Trans-Pacific coverage

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APRIL 4, 2011
Euronav VLCC tanker pair sold for low-$60m each Two very large crude carriers built in 2001 and owned by Belgian shipowner Euronav are being negotiated for sale at prices in the low $60m region to buyers in Asia Exmar secures premium for VLGC Flopec takes gas carrier on one-year charter at 9% over average rate Ship Finance OBO carrier sold to China for $1m above scrap value Ship Finance International has sold an ore bulk oil carrier for over $12.7m, achieving a $1m premium above the vessel's potential scrap value MT Marine Management joins Icon Capital in secondhand tanker spree MT Maritime Management joining Icon Capital Corp in investing in tanker tonnage over the last month Legal issues thwart sale of Korea Line tanker duo Legal problems have scuppered the sale of two Korea Line -controlled medium range tankers to Russian's largest shipowner, Sovcomflot Bangladesh breakers still in limbo Yards are still buying vessels but High Court has yet to signal when breaking can restart Middle East unrest drives bunker prices t0 31-month high Fujairah 380cst prices pushing towards $665 per tonne while Rotterdam heading to $630 per tonne Maritime arbitration sees 20% drop London Maritime Arbitrators' Association witnessed 20% fall off in cases registered in 2010 The devil is in the detail The Mombasa piracy information-sharing centre represents a hopeful sign that the spirit of the Djibouti Code of Conduct is alive and well Fuelling concern It is escalating fuel costs followed by sharply increasing baf levels that is underpinning any recovery in the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index rate Paragon unveils Box Ships listing plan Targets $184m from its container vessel operation spin off NOL hit by sliding freight rates Line's average freight rate down 1% as Asia-Europe rates weaken but carryings up 12% Lines dispel box shortage fears Carriers ensure earlier situation that led to concerns had been resolved K Line snaps up remaining stake in SAL K Line to take over all employees as well as management of German heavylift company CMA CGM's Sartini calls for global box forum Container shipping needs to find way of avoiding capacity imbalances Dynacom tanker set to load Libyan oil Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows the Equator due to call at terminal in rebel-held Tobruk tomorrow Rail track upgrade boosts Southampton box handling Upgrade allows high cube containers to be carried on conventional freight wagons MCC Transport to launch new service Weekly service will connect Taiwan with Vietnam and Singapore Fincantieri in talks to buy Davie Yards Struggling Canadian yard in exclusive talks with Fincantieri and DRS Technologies Canada Suez Canal operations resume after Zim boxship refloated Vessel ran aground on Sunday after engine failure Ambassadors files for bankruptcy Aim is to orchestrate a court-supervised sale process Innovation in maritime engineering needs industry unity The European maritime engineering and manufacturing community is a valuable asset that deserves careful nurture European marine engineers and yards must forge closer ties Business need to collaborate and focus on key developing markets to remain competitive The return of charterer default insurance Bespoke product is making a comeback following a two-year hiatus but insurers are unlikely to consider risky counterparties now Cover used in niche situations, say lenders Banks lending into the shipping industry do not insist on clients having charterer default cover but there are situations when it would be preferred Charterer default insurance at a glance Charter default insurance is a niche insurance product which covers counterparty risk on the part of the charterer Somali pirates set to step up attacks Nato chief warns piracy activity may rise as weather off Somali coast improves Jim Stewart takes helm at Maritime UK British Ports Association chairman takes over Jan Kopernicki

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APRIL 4, 2011
Frontline parts with past FRONTLINE has agreed with Ship Finance International to terminate their long-term charter party for the OBO carrier Front Leader Windstar owner seeks Chapter 11 shield SHAREHOLDERS and bondholders of Windstar Cruises owner Ambassadors International will be wiped out in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing APM plans Callao injection AP MØLLER Maersk's APM Terminals plans to invest $1.1Bn to develop the Muelle Norte pier at Peru's Callao port Ras al Khaimah expanding THE UAE government of Ras al Khaimah reportedly plans to spend 1.4Bn dirhams ($381M) to develop new ports Box derivative index spurned FRENCH box line CMA CGM and vehicle automotive Michelin today rejected using container freight derivatives based on the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index Bangladesh scrapping delay boosts rivals INDIAN, Pakistani and Chinese scrapyards are muscling in on good tonnage as their Bangladeshi rivals continue to face obstruction from the country's courts China halts scrap orders from Japan CHINESE buyers have halted new orders for Japanese scrap steel and refused some existing shipments because of radiation fears, a sector analysis group reported today Capesize rates seen retreating on Brazil CAPESIZE rates are expected to retreat this week because of scarce Brazilian iron ore cargoes, Arctic Securities predicted today IHC sees more growth IHC MERWEDE, the Dutch dredger and mining vessel builder and designer, said today it expects its 2011 turnover to rise at least 5% and profits to increase after a strong 2010 Coal surge eludes Japan A PREDICTED supply surge of post-quake thermal coal to Japan has failed to materialise, sector players told Fairplay today Ashika guilty sentenced THE FORMER managing director of the Shipping Corp of Polynesia has been jailed for five years for manslaughter over the 2009 sinking of the unseaworthy ferry Princess Ashika 'K' Line buys all of SAL 'K' LINE said today its European subsidiary has acquired all of the German heavy-lift shipping group SAL

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APRIL 4, 2011
Omani Fund Buys Hapag-Lloyd Stake Onyx Investments, an Omani government-owned sovereign wealth fund, took a 15 percent stake in Hapag-Lloyd, an official at the parent... Diesel Nears $4 per Gallon Diesel prices last week climbed 4.4 cents to an average of $3.976 per gallon, the highest level in two and... Paragon to Launch IPO for Subsidiary Box Ships Paragon Shipping unveiled plans to raise almost $200 million through an initial public offering of shares in its recently established... Dachser Boosts Revenue 19 Percent Dachser, the German global logistics services provider, increased 2010 revenue 19 percent, or $858 million, from the previous year to... Hub Group Buys Exel Transportation Intermodal transportation giant Hub Group acquired Exel Transportation Services, a $717 million third-party logistics company, from Deutsche Post subsidiary Exel. ... European Group Launches Standard Shipping Contract The United Kingdom's Freight Transport Association unveiled a standard maritime contract on Monday the shipper-focused group believes can bring more... Deutsche Bahn Revenue, Profit Surged in 2010 Germany's Deutsche Bahn, Europe's biggest rail operator, posted double digit revenue and earnings growth in 2010 as its freight and... Business Confidence Sinks in Japan Pessimism has grown among Japanese firms over future business conditions in the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that... "K" Line to Acquire All of Heavy-lift Carrier SAL "K" Line, which already owns 50 percent of German heavy-lift carrier SAL Group, reached agreement to acquire the remaining 50... Can John Mica Build a New Road? Standing before a group of shippers last week, Rep. John Mica didn't even wait for the first question to finish... APL Volume Rises 12 Percent on Lower Rates APL's container volume increased 12 percent in the four-week period from Feb 12 to March 11 compared to the same... Pacer Names Gardner to Lead International Units Pacer International named Daniel L. Gardner leader of its international business units, which include Ocean World Lines, Pacer's global door-to-door... Conference Presses Japanese Government on Radiation Japanese and foreign shipping firms urged the Japanese government to take further action to minimize the effects on their business... Intermodal Pricing Packs a Punch The intermodal market is heating up so much that rate increases could be the strongest in a decade. That's... Cat Eyes Logistics Split, Sale Caterpillar, the $42 billion equipment manufacturing giant, aims to cash in on an increasingly strong recovery in third-party logistics by... US'Europe's Energizer Trade The trans-Atlantic shipping business is the epitome of a mature market. But for shippers selling goods across the Atlantic and... LTL's Capacity Squeeze For shippers, the search for truck capacity is like playing dominos. When capacity contracts at one point in the supply... Infrastructure's Taxing Dilemma In an increasingly adversarial political environment, it's refreshing to see AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka and U.S. Chamber of Commerce President... Default on the Horizon Horizon Lines expects to default on its debt covenants this year, a development the company's accountant says raises "substantial doubt"... Baltimore Ready for Channel Switching The Port of Baltimore will get a leg up on many East Coast competitors next year when the new berth... Pursuing Rate Stability When the 2008-09 global economic and trade recession sent ocean shipping freight rates for U.S. imports of Asian goods spiraling,... The President's Trade Agenda On March 1, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk delivered President Obama's 2011 Trade Policy Agenda and 2010 Annual Report to... Facilitating Trade Across the Pacific When leaders of the 21 nations in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meet in Honolulu this fall, the U.S. hopes they... Title XI's Final Chapter? Just when a new crop of entrepreneurs is looking for ships to operate in U.S. domestic maritime service, one of... Opting Into Data The issue of data ownership is an obstacle to broader acceptance of cloud-based collaborative TMS models. Paradoxically, it... Greening Up Hours-of-service restrictions and CSA 2010 aren't the only issues motor carriers are dealing with. Trucking companies and 3PLs will ramp... Trucking Through the Cloud Transportation management software delivered under the software-as-a-service umbrella is evolving as next-generation hybrids and cloud computing delivery models enter the... Tea and Transportation As chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rep. John Mica sees no future in battling with the Tea... Friends in Transport Once colleagues in Congress, Rep. John Mica and Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood have the sort of genial rapport that contrasts...

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APRIL 4, 2011
When is a safe port not a safe port? The nuclear aftermath of the March 11 Japanese earthquake looks set to be the cause of considerably more upset to the global supply chain than the massive 9 magnitude quake itself; but some of the disruption - stimulated by man's biggest fear, the fear of the unknown - is arguably an unnecessary overreaction CMA CGM's Sartini calls for new approach to break 'vicious cycle' Customer loyalty not price should be 'primary concern': CI conference told Ivory Coast: Abidjan awaits 'rapid offensive' Global Liner Shipping Conference underway in London NYK launches its medium-term plan and new logo

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APRIL 4, 2011
Rebels attempt oil exports Eastern Libyan port controlled by political rebels prepares to export oil onboard tanker tied to Greece's Dynacom. Torm targets Brazil Jesper Bo Hansen says new outpost is vital for victory as Danish owner hunts bulker and tanker contracts in South America. Otto returns to sales floor Lee Kok Wah-led owner and shipbuilder offloads third offshore vessel in less than a week after sealing $31.5m deal. EMS finance chief quits Camillo Eitzen's Snorre Krogstad steps up as Knut Abrahamsen heads for the door. Ambassadors in Chapter 11 US private-equity powerhouse plots raid on luxury cruiseships controlled by insolvent parent of Windstar Cruises. Pac Basin stacks it higher Klaus Nyborg-led bulker owner adds $80m to its cash pile following disposal of Green Dragon shares. Paragon unveils IPO Greek shipping company announces $200m listing of container unit on NYSE. Greek bulker flees attack Sea Globe Management vessel dodges pirate hit off Mombasa but the gang are not so lucky when a warship comes knocking. Frontline ditches OBO Fredriksen-controlled company says goodbye to Front Leader in early scrapping of charter deal with spin-off SFI. Ferry brings out Libyan injured Turkey's Ankara car ferry turns into hospital ship as it takes casualties out of Misrata. Coastal open to merger Malaysian offshore owner and yard group in early talks with potential investors. Fugro takes Dof PSV Helge Mogster-controlled company nets two year deal which also employees a newbuilding in Brazil. Greek bulker refloated Tugs pull grounded Vasco ship free off Turkey after reported engine failure. Pioneer presses FFA claims Liquidators of Chinese freight futures player make progress in long running dispute with Nobu Su's TMT Asia. George plots bond bonus DryShips' drilling spin-off plots $500m issue to help pay for drillship newbuildings.

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APRIL 4, 2011
EOBRs 'step backward' for truck safety The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) criticized proposed legislation to mandate electronic onboard recorders for interstate commercial motor carriers as just another way of putting small truckers out of business. The bill was ... Detsche Bahn 2010 revenue up 17% German railroad and logistics company Deutsche Bahn last week reported a strong recovery in 2010 with adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of 1.9 billion euros ($2.7 billion), 10.7 percent more than the same 2009 figure. Revenue was 3... EC in Deutsche Bahn competition probe The European Commission said last week its officials and counterparts from the German competition authority undertook unannounced inspections at the premises of Deutsche Bahn AG and some of its subsidiaries. "The commission has reason to believe th... MCC introduces Taiwan service Maersk affiliate MCC Transport said it is introducing a Taiwan Service (TW1) providing new direct transit between ports in Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam and Taiwan. The new TW1 service runs on a 14-days rotation covering the ports of Tanjung Pelepas... MSC raises transatlantic rates Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it is raising eastbound rates from North America to Europe and the Mediterranean, effective May 1. From the United States, Canada and Mexico to North and West Europe, including the United Kingdom, as well as the West... "K" Line to expand in heavy lift shipping "K" Line said Monday that it will acquire the remaining 50 percent of heavy lift transport company SAL Group in June, and it intends to "develop heavy lifter business as a core business of 'K' Line with the established trade name of SAL." "K" Line ... New Zealand security program, C-TPAT reach parity U.S. and New Zealand officials have agreed to expand cooperation between their respective trusted shipper security programs and initiate other steps to enhance trade and security. Customs and Border Protection stated on its Web site that two weeks ... Strategic View April 2011 Tier 2 status New Zealand security program, C-TPAT reach parityU.S. and New Zealand officials have agreed to expand cooperation between their respective trusted shipper security programs and initiate other steps to enhance trade and security. CBP names ACE Trade... 'May have breached EU antitrust' EC in Deutsche Bahn competition probeThe European Commission said last week its officials and counterparts from the German competition authority undertook unannounced inspections at the premises of Deutsche Bahn AG and some of its subsidiaries. Det...

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APRIL 4, 2011
Fujairah market firms Barge schedules reported as tight. Shorelines 'thick with oil' More support vessels arrive as Tristan da Cunha. Bunker prices post double-digit gains in European ports Tight avails on all products in Hamburg, says supplier. WFS completes latest acquisition CEO says deal will strengthen company's platform in the aviation sector. Shell sells downstream assets in Chile Quinenco will become 'delivery service provider' for marine products. Gibraltar bunkering proposals 'unacceptable' says bird protection society 'An accidental spillage, however minor, will affect the wellbeing of the natural environment,' say ornithologists. Asian bunker prices continue upward swing Demand for bunkers generally low at key Asian ports on Monday. O.W. Bunker strengthens its worldwide trading team Two new appointments in Denmark. Indian refiner sells 380 cSt cargo at 'steady' premium Appetite for Indian cargoes 'drop' because of delays at the country's ports, traders say. 'Much work' needed to make LNG a viable option LNG bunkering should be 'as close to traditional bunkering as possible', says O.W. Bunker. Sinopec Zhoushan sells record volumes in March Shipowners buy more in mid-March due to concerns that bunker prices may rise further, says company source. Petrobras completes first offshore bunkering operation Expects 'sustainable growth' in bunker sales following commencement of operations.

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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

	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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