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BRIEFS

January 7, 2011

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*Shipping News* Singapore port traffic recovers from slowdown THE Port of Singapore found its way back from the depths of the financial crisis last year, recording a container throughput of 28.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last year - a 9.9 per cent increase from 25.9 million TEUs the year before. China shipbuilder sees good orders China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings, the nation's largest shipbuilder outside state control, expects container vessel orders to rise this year as world trade rebounds from the global recession. Maersk Line expects 8% rise in container market The container shipping arm of AP Moller-Maersk, Maersk Line, sees a well-balanced market, as global capacity is forecast to grow 9 per cent this year, a senior executive said.

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Maersk has no overcapacity concerns, upbeat on year ahead Maersk launches Mashariki Express from south China to east Africa Israeli court defers ruling on hearing of progress to end dock strike Containership fleet increased 9.1 per cent in 2010 Pre-Chinese New Year surge expected to reactivate idle ships Dalian world's 8th largest port, volume tops 300 million tonnes Difficult year for shipping, says SCI chief China mulls merger of high-speed rail giants to boost exports Fuel tax and VAT increases hurt UK truckers hard Greens press shipping sector to cut C02 emissions Correction: 'billion' mistaken for 'million' in NYK fuel costs FedEx starts new Guangzhou-Mumbai-Delhi air cargo service CIT Group orders 38 Boeing 737s for US$3.2 billion Air cargo plane crashes in New Stuyahok, Alaska, pilot uninjured

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Mask Logistics launched Service tax system in shipping industry Vasan, Danish Minister agree to form Joint Working Group on maritime ties Indian exporter offers rice at $ 450/t to Dhaka FedEx launches India-China service Rlys' decision may raise oilmeal freight rates Govt at wits end to halt inflation rate Japanese find India most attractive investment destination No move to raise diesel prices Speed up return to pre-crisis fiscal policies to lower inflation rate, IMF tells India Taiwanese enamoured of Nano car

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JANUARY 5, 2011
Adelaide Convention Centre appoints Agility The global logistics provider Agility has been appointed as the preferred vendor for the Adelaide Convention Centre in Australia. As the preferred logistics provider, Agility will ... UPS expands healthcare network with new facilities in Asia, Europe, USA and Canada The giant US service provider UPS is significantly expanding its global healthcare distribution facility network to accommodate continued rapid growth in its healthcare busine... Hellmann Worldwide Logistics expands delivery offer in Benelux region The German service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics augmented its transit time offers for shipments from Germany to the Benelux states at the beginning of 2011. The servi... Airbus launches ATM subsidiary "ProSky" The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has launched a new subsidiary company called Airbus ProSky, dedicated to the development and support of modern air traffic management (ATM... NYK Line: new Adriatic service The Japanese container shipping company NYK Line inaugurated a new feeder service in the Mediterranean at the beginning of the year. The Adria service (ADS) connects NYK's existing...

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Pentagon to spend less on gold braid, more on ships Conrad Industries adds barges to backlog Bourbon changes management structure Spill Commission findings slam industry and regulators

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Bellingham Port Commission elects slate of officers for 2011 Crowley taps Anderson as new director of SSQE Customs schedules seminar on supply chain security training Jensen Maritime making pair of executive changes NYK adding service covering Asia to Adriatic

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Floating storage volumes drop to 22-month low as oil prices rise Product tanker sector sees 6.5m barrel fall in December, pushing five LRs back into spot market Australian floods to spur investment in Indonesian coal facilities Spending on maritime infrastructure to grow as India and China take steps to secure supplies Qatargas to increase LNG production Qatargas, a leading producer and shipper of liquefied natural gas, is set to ramp up LNG production in the first quarter of 2011 Charterers keep VLCC spot rates steady The New Year opened with a decent level of fixing activity in the very large crude carrier market Spread of piracy prompts west coast India rate premium The extended arm of Somali piracy has chafed its way into contractual discussions between owners and charterers fixing dry bulk voyages to and from India's west coast Danish owners back calls to destroy pirate bases Shipwoner grouping favours plan as part of drive to combat piracy Lines prepared for more strikes at French ports Box carriers roll-out contingency plans to deal with dispute Bank warns of sharp fall in freight rates Average freight rates on the Asia to Europe trades set to decline in second half of 2010 Carnival awarded $24m in Rolls-Royce Mermaid pod case Propulsion system manufacturer fined $16m for fraud and a further $8m for breach of repair warranties Piracy - Orchestrating the Response IMO lays out key objectives to tackling Somali piracy High-profile boost for IMO's anti-piracy drive UN chief set to launch year-long campaign to step up fight against Somali pirates LD Lines to replace Le Havre route ro-pax Will take delivery of Norman Leader later this year Asia-Europe trade prospects grim, say forwarders Freight forwarders see little chance of sustaining box rate increases Box lines struggle to lift Asia-Europe rates Planned rate rises hit by fears over fresh vessel capacity entering the market Scorpio charters product tanker quartet Owner to trade vessels in its spot pools Jiangsu Rongsheng bullish over boxship orders Expects rise in boxship orders as global trade rebounds Dalian Port plans $30m bond issue Funds to be used to adjust debt structure, repay bank loans and contribute to working capital China Cosco predicts record profits for 2010 Shipping giant attributes turnaround to regained industry momentum Quartet to launch Europe-South America service UASC, Hanjin, Cosco and CCNI set to deploy six vessels of 2,500 teu capacity Grup TCB eyes emerging markets in Latin America Spanish ports conglomerate to focus on local gateway cargo in international expansion Turia Port Investments looks to OECD countries for long term investment New owners of TPI subsidiary DSPL look to expand primarily in the European Union but also the US, Canada, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Chile, Turkey and Israel Dragados sale brings investment and a team of top managers After two years of negotiation, ACS has finally disposed of its Spanish ports businesses A bumpy ride ahead Outlook could get chilly, with doubts surrounding the strength of the recovery in many sectors IEA outlook predicts surge in Caspian Sea oil production Landlocked geography, in a volatile region, presents a number of intertwined political and logistical challenges Sabre-rattling over Noble Leviathan gasfield find Leviathan's size estimated at 16trn cu ft of gas and 4bn barrels of oil Majors eye Arctic drilling as crude prices continue to rise If oil prices remain above $90 per barrel production from the harsh Alaskan regions could become economically viable Lifeboat release mechanisms are still not off the hook Defective lifeboats will continue to kill seafarers unless the industry practises what it preaches

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Phnom Penh raises throughput by 44% THROUGHPUT at Phnom Penh Autonomous Port increased 44% in 2010 over 2009 ' and it reportedly plans to ship another 20% more this year. Le Havre grows despite labour headaches DESPITE chronic labour problems last year, Le Havre's box throughput increased 5% to 2.4M teu during 2010. Dutch W'rtsil' workers flee fire A HUGE fire reportedly was controlled today after forcing evacuation of a W'rtsil' diesel engine manufacturing plant in the Netherlands. MarAd slammed over loans THE US has accused MarAd of wasting millions of dollars through poor oversight of commercial vessel and shipyard loans. Aker Philly closing near? AKER Philadelphia Shipyard could be closed within months if financial and labour issues are not resolved quickly, its owner has warned. Scorpio fleet balloons SCORPIO Tankers has increased its fleet tonnage by 30% with four product carrier charter-ins, as it positions itself for a market rebound. US terminal facing new challenge A KEY COAL terminal scheme in Washington is facing a fresh review by that state's environmental office. Rolls-Royce 'disappointed' with fraud verdict ROLLS-ROYCE told Fairplay today it was "disappointed" that it has been found guilty of fraud in a Florida court. Crew waits out pirates SEAFARERS have locked themselves into a chemical tanker's citadel and waited out a pirate attack on the Arabian Sea. Grain exports from western Canada to fall CANADA'S western prairies have had a wet growing season, resulting in a smaller grain crop than expected and reduced quality, according to the Canadian Wheat Board. New pledge on Le Havre LNG scheme FRANCE'S Poweo power group said it still wants to build an LNG facility at Le Havre's Antifer oil terminal. Seroja to borrow to pay for new Panamaxes INDONESIA'S drybulk carrier Seroja Investments has decided to borrow $56.34M from Singapore's OCBC Bank to build two Panamaxes. VLCC market fails to rise AN OVERSUPPLY of tonnage is continuing to restrain VLCC spot fright rates, even though trading is increasing, according to Pareto Securities. MISC juggles box ships MALAYSIA'S leading container line MISC told Fairplay today it has cut capacity on its Malaysia/East Asia service. Siem Kapital acquires Partner control SIEM Kapital, the holding company of Norwegian investor Kristian Siem, has acquired full control of Partner Shipping.

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Obama Names W. Daley to Lead White House Staff President Obama named veteran political manager and former Commerce secretary William M. Daley to be his White House Chief of... Pacer Taps Gardner to Head International Unit North American intermodal and global logistics firm Pacer International picked industry veteran Daniel L. Gardner as CEO of its international... DOT Releases 'Concept Document' for U.S.-Mexican Trucking The Department of Transportation Thursday released "an initial concept document" for a new crossborder trucking agreement with Mexico, without setting... Dunavant Acquires Intermodal Company Memphis-based Dunavant Enterprises acquired majority interest in Trans Gulf Transportation, a Houston company specializing in regional and local intermodal drayage... Intermodal Volume Grew 14.7 Percent in 2010 North America's major railroads saw intermodal volume rise 14.7 percent in 2010, while their railcar loads of commodities and bulk... Cosco Expects Record Profit for 2010 China Cosco Holdings said it expects to close its books on 2010 with record net profit driven by global economic... Maryland Shuts State Mailrooms after Explosions Mailrooms at state government offices across Maryland were shut down after small bombs shipped in packages or letters exploded at... December Retail Sales Grow 3.2 Percent Holiday season sales slowed in December after a strong start in November, several retailers reported, but a widely watched index... US, World Customs to Curb Dangerous Chemical Traffic The U.S. will work through the World Customs Organization to strengthen international security standards to prevent traffic in chemicals that... Obama Signs Law Renewing Diesel Grants Program President Obama signed legislation to renew a grant program that the administration has used to fuel diesel engine replacements, upgrades... Patriot Rail Completes Buy of Weyerhaeuser Short Lines Private short line operator Patriot Rail completed its acquisition of six small rail lines from paper industry firm Weyerhaeuser, giving... Four Carriers to Launch Europe-South America Express A consortium of four carriers plan to start a new weekly service between Northern Europe and the east coast of... Singapore Container Throughput Jumped 9.9 Percent The volume of containers handled by the port of Singapore increased 9.9 percent in 2010 to 28.4 million 20-foot equivalent... Ryder Completes Total Logistics Acquisition Ryder System completed its acquisition of Total Logistics Control, a third-party logistics provider, for approximately $200 million. The acquisition,... Air Freight Rates Fall in November Air freight rates out of Asia slipped back 0.4 percent in November from the month before and took a sharp... NHTSA Eyes Mandatory Truck Speed Limit The federal government will consider limiting the speed of all heavy trucks to 68 mph, a proposal some truckers support... Yusen Logistics Names New President Japanese forwarder Yusen Logistics at an extraordinary board meeting on Wednesday promoted Hiromitsu Kuramoto to president and representative director, effective... Senior Democrat Pushes Back on House Rule Change Democrats are wasting no time punching back after the House adopted new rules on Wednesday that allow lawmakers to control... MSC Lowers Bunker Surcharges on US Imports After two months in which it increased its bunker surcharges, Mediterranean Shipping Co. will lower the surcharges slightly for imports...

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Oil prices head north as bunkers top USD500 Iranian box ships released Le Havre still up in 2010 despite strike blight Carriers launch new service between Europe and WCSA Yuan to rise 5% in 2011

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Bourbon boss flees top post French offshore giant shuffles seating arrangement with new CEO but Jacques de Chateauvieux remains planted at the head of the table. JP Morgan predicts Genco jump Equity analyst says short-term traders may be able to cash in on bulker stocks as rates hit rock bottom. BW, Greek ships attacked Pirates follow up attempt on Frontline suezmax with assaults on Norwegian LPG tanker and Greek bulker. Yards flock to Transpetro tender Brazilian owner's massive product tanker order draws bids from 16 local and international yard groups. Great Eastern selling bonds Indian tanker and bulker owner raising $22m for ship buys through debt issue. Hanjin in VLCC storage score South Korean owner secures profitable floating storage contract for VLCC on hire from Andriaki, brokers say. Sinwa making Rapid progress Singapore offshore player targets Chinese market with takeover of compatriot Rapid Offshore & Marine. Freeze fast-tracks Stena Bulk profit Ulf Ryder claims the owner's ice-class ships are worth their weight in gold in freezing Baltic. Frontline tanker hit by pirates John Fredriksen-linked suezmax comes under grenade fire from pirates off Oman but avoids hijacking. Oz floods are aiding LNG market Shortfall of coal due to port problems is further good news for owners of LNG vessels, RS Platou says. Negros mops up Aboitiz stock Chinese-backed Philippines owner makes offer for ferry group's remaining shares after completing takeover. Boxships to bridge order gap Fresh containership contracts will help Rongsheng plug tanker and bulker shortfall in 2011, CFO says. Marco Polo poaches utility ship Singapore owner raids compatriot Seaman Marine for 2010 offshore vessel. Propulsion pickle for Steam Packet UK warns over thruster tests as passenger gangway ripped from Isle of Man ferry at Heysham. SKIL on track at Karanja Indian ports company signs up domestic "end-user" for new terminal as construction continues. Seanergy gains power to split Restis-backed owner wins shareholder backing for reverse stock split to regain Nasdaq compliance. Denmark's Thy Ferries sets sail Start-up company launches ro-ro service to Norway from Hanstholm. Scorpio takes in tonnage Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner secures four ships for between 10 months and one year plus options. Box recovery faces setback Deutsche Bank predicts 30% drop in lines' earnings this year as rates fall. Ferry refloated off Philippines No injuries reported after Maharlika Seiz pushed ashore by strong winds near Liloan. Dutch blast disrupts shipping Chemical plant blaze spreads to Wartsila factory near Rotterdam as marine traffic halted. STX Pan Ocean in JV buyout Korean takes full control of Gulf Pacific Shipping to strengthen bulk business in Arabian Gulf and Indian Ocean. Hyundai Mipo cruises past 500 Seoul-listed shipbuilder racks up its latest century and plots to produce another 80 ships in 2011. Seroja secures financing Singapore-Chinese bulker joint venture says it has won bank loan to fund recent panamax acquisitions. SITC returns to Dae Sun Yang Shaopeng-led liner operator returns to South Korean shipyard for another pair of feeder ships. IRISL trio freed in Singapore Containerships arrested over loan defaults released back to Iranian owner after $110m payment. China Cosco set for profit Bulker and boxship wing of Cosco group expects world recovery to bolster its full-year performance. NYK in Adriatic move Japanese giant launches new service between Asia and the Adriatic via its China-Europe shuttle service.

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JANUARY 5-6, 2011
Hapag-Lloyd-Hamburg Süd loop adds Jeddah calls NYK joins Evergreen Asia/Europe loop FMC plans look at slow steaming OWL opens air freight office near Heathrow AMI names Koller executive VP New House rule sideswipes Highway Trust Fund IANA names Rubin 2011 chairman Old Dominion promotes VPs Pacer refinances debt UPS expands health care network Chilean blueberries roll into U.S. FMC reviews 25 OTI license applications Anderson to take Jacksonville port helm Tallow spills into Houston Ship Channel Montreal 2010 container traffic up 6.1%

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JANUARY 6, 2011
Ports to test scrubber on APL container vessel $3.4 million demonstration project will evaluate potential of seawater scrubber to cut ships' diesel soot by 85%. Fuel oil prices climbing in key ports Limited stocks of 180 cSt product in Durban. Rotterdam bunker market sees double digit gains Bunker market firms across south European ports. New 'steel construction' filters meet ABS requirement ABS-classed vessels must replace plastic-bowl oil filters. New attack on Gibraltar's bunker sector Spanish legislator says territory is 'bad neighbour'. Fuel oil stocks at seven week-low Traders say demand from marine fuel sector has been firm. Singapore sells record 40.9 million mt bunkers in 2010 Cements 'global leading position' in terms of bunker sales, says transport minister. Hambantota bunker operations to start in May SPLA says it will buy 'four self-propelled barges'. Asian IFO prices hit new 12-month high Mixed demand at key Asian bunkering ports, according to traders. Slight improvement in South Korea's January bunker avails Tight availability of bunkers in South Korea 'to ease', local traders say. STX Europe completes delivery of fuel-efficient ferry Spirit of Britain largest ferry to operate in English Channel. Singapore-based firm expands into bunker trading Targets trading volumes of around 10,000-15,000 mt per month in 2011, says bunker trading manager. Singapore court releases detained Iranian ships Maintenance costs on the vessels to be settled in a separate hearing, court says.

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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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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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