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February 7, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic index down a tad on CNY break The Baltic Exchange's main seafreight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, edged lower for the week, while earnings for the panamax segment rose due to expectations of firmer trade.

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Central Hubei province adds 2,000 kilometres of highways in 5 years Manzhouli customs cargo volume up 8pc last year Shandong ports throughput set new high last year Haikou port container throughput up 30 per cent last year Port of Fangchengang container volume up 21pc to 250,000 TEU Seafarer plaintiffs prefer state to federal courts for suits Connecticut ports poorly placed to exploit 2014 shipping boom Toshiba awards Panalpina its Germany/Russia overland route Toll Group buys Asia-Europe, sea-air service provider SAT Dubai Trade, Emirates Sky Cargo tie up in web-based air cargo deal Portland airport ends passenger, cargo growth drought

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Arshiya's Q3 & nine-month net profit up DCI places order for third trailer suction dredger Essar Shipping's net profit up by 27 pc to Rs 28 cr. First Adani Group-owned vessel arrives at West Port, Mundra MANSA conference to provide clarity on Rotterdam Rules Suez closure will severely hit exports: Fieo Two vessels launched in Cochin Shipyard Vietnam ready to host WCA Family of Logistic Networks from Feb. 20 to 27 Anti-dumping duty proposed on acetone from Thailand, Japan J. M. Baxi & Co. achieves single-day sugar loading record at Kandla Port MoS committee suggests corrective measures, policy initiatives to avoid vessel collisions Port of Antwerp delegation in Nashik tomorrow Seaport Security India conference on February 21 & 22 Village panchayats unseal JN Port offices as per Supreme Court order 31 cold storages to come up in Bengal New Motor Vehicles Act proposed New procedure for transhipped cargoes at airports ADB to give $7.4-bn aid to India Centre may abolish 4 pc CVD on imports Goof-up allows cotton exports above cap Green signal for cotton yarn exports till March HC order to shut dyeing units TEA warns of loss to exports & jobs Imports down for first time since April 2010 Dutch team coming to talk business Record rise in world food prices: UN Sushma Nath is India's first woman Finance Secy

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011
South African truck drivers to strike South African truckers have resolved to strike from 13 February, in a bid to put pressure on employers to agree to wage increases. The decision was taken after a two-day meeting of... Indian Railways freight revenue grows The Indian Railways earned revenues of approximately EUR 7.1 billion from freight traffic between April and December 2010, a 6% increase compared to the EUR 6.7 billion generated i... New Pakistan Railways freight link Pakistan Railways has started freight train services from a new dry port. At the inauguration of the hub, 60 container freight trains reached the dry port from Karachi. The dry por... Rhenus to manage Turkey links with new partner Balnak Rhenus Freight Logistics and the Turkish logistics service provider Balnak have commenced collaboration for direct transport links between Germany, the Netherlands and Turkey. The ... Iata reports strong increase in international airfreight demand in 2010 The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has reported that the demand statistics for international scheduled air traffic in 2010 showed a 20.6% increase in freight volume... Logwin first leading partner in Lufthansa Cargo electronic air waybill programme The global logistics service provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), has signed an agreement with Lufthansa Cargo covering the use of an electronic data interchange (E... ProLogis and AMB have decided to merge The real estate development enterprise ProLogis and the AMB Property Corporation have concluded discussions concerning a potential merger (see Daily of Friday 28 January 2011) with... Panalpina to integrate long-time Australian partner in Perth Panalpina, a global transport and logistics group headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), is going to fully integrate its partner Apollo, based in Perth (southwestern Australia). The... Honold closes financial 2010 with increased sales Germany's Honold Logistik group, which is headquartered in Neu-Ulm, reduced the number of people on its payroll in financial 2010 by 100, on account of seasonal vagaries. The year ... Croatia complies with Icao safety standards The US department of transportation's federal aviation administration (FAA) has announced that Croatia now complies with international safety standards set by the International Civ... Frank Bünte joins Rickmers Group Frank Bünte has joined the management board of the Rickmers Group, as the company's new chief treasury and risk officer. Bünte was previously with HSH Nordbank, where he was in cha... Tobias Krüger new Schunck group sales manager Tobias Krüger became the Schunck group's new sales manager on 1 January. Before that he was the assistant of the international insurance agent's board member for sales. His task is... Geodis Wilson names Christian K'ppel as head of Munich branch The French global freight management specialist Geodis Wilson named Christian K'ppel as the new head of its Munich branch office with effect from 1 February. The freight forwarder ... Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics to promotes zero emissions aims Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), a global shipping and logistics provider, has plans to award USD 100,000 in grants this year to entrepreneurs working on zero-emissions techno... PD Ports expanding Teesport container terminal PD Ports has commenced the ground work for the multi-million-pound expansion of its Teesport container handling facility in northeastern England. PD Ports is investing more than GB... Russian Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga progressing well The Russian Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga is set to commence operations in three new terminals in 2011. Maxim Shirokov, the director general of Kompanija Ust-Luga, said that activiti... APM Terminals Liberia commences operations APM Terminals Liberia has started operations on schedule with the first port call of the "Charlotta". APM Terminals has taken over a 25-year concession agreement to opera... CMA CGM continues to serve Egyptian ports CMA CGM, the third-largest container shipping line worldwide, has set up a team to follow the situation in Egypt. It will keep in close contact with CMA CGM's teams in the country,... Canadian Pacific improves business Canadian Pacific Railway increased its revenues by 13% in Q4, with gains across all lines of business. Reported net income in Q4 stood at USD 186 million, an increase of 27%, and d...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Death toll rises in Beluga Nomination piracy case IAATO ships take on passengers from cruise ship that struck rock LNG-fueled ferries will feature Rolls-Royce hybrid shaft generator Tidewater reports third quarter earnings

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011
IMO sets sights on fighting piracy in 2011 US rail freight traffic surges during week NYK named to Global 100 for fifth consecutive year TSA member carriers say new vessels will be put to work General Maritime completes sale of product tankers

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Transpacific lines dismiss overcapacity scaremongering Owners insist that cargo demand will improve in line with new vessel capacity Owners suffer as bunker price soars Vessel oversupply caps rates rises that are needed to counteract increasing fuel costs Suezmax spot rates on rise this week readily available to load crude oil cargoes in West Africa at the end of February are getting out their horns and are poised to push the spot market up Floating storage hits two-year low Despite a pick-up in the number of suezmax and long range one tankers storing crude oil and clean petroleum products at sea over the last month, floating storage volumes have fallen to a two-year-low Firmer panamax rates put the brakes on BDI's slide Golar LNG loss-maker set for turnaround Spot market subsidiary expected to swing from loss to breakeven in Q4 Growing Somali pirate mothership fleet revealed Fleet totals around 20 vessels and is continually expanding Shipowners ready to pull plug on Indian Ocean routes Industry threatens to re-route vessels in an attempt to force action on piracy protection Slippage 'crucial' to box sector health Clarksons Research Services says shipbuilders hold key to industry fortunes Beating the US sanctions IRISL is not the first ' nor will it be the last ' shipowner to evade sanctions Delays ease burden The container industry must monitor shipyard activity very closely, and respond accordingly Genmar to book $60m non-cash writedown Writedown to cover losses on three-tanker sale and leaseback deal UK government slammed over light dues handling UK government accused of lacking robust leadership over issue German owners blast piracy re-route plans Shipowners say proposals to avoid Suez Canal and Gulf of Aden not viable Horizon Lines nears deal on seafarer wages Unions show willingness to consider pay cuts SCCT operating at 25% capacity Port could return to normal operations by next week Transparency vital to shipowners survival Owners urged to be open about exposure or risks domino effect from major failure Tidewater profit falls to $94m Lower revenues and rising operating expenses eat into offshore company's profit China box volumes boost Matson Operating profit soars 70% to reach $99.4m IHI's shipbuilding unit returns to profit Japanese construction group posts nine months profit of $231m Teekay Tankers targets $100m from follow-on Proceeds earmarked for paying down its revolving credit facility DHT aims for $72m from issue Set to net gross proceeds of $72.2m, pushing its cash coffers to more than $120m Shipowners face extra crew training costs UK coastguard calls for type-specific training for different Ecdis systems onboard ships Aberdeen Harbour sees growth in vessel tonnage Rise in North Sea oil rig supply vessels helped port record 1% rise in tonnage 24.2m gt Kyoei Tanker predicts 44% fall in profits Forecasts full year profits of '110m ($1.3m) compared to '198m in 2009 Lives at risk from bunker fuel fumes IMO group set to debate revision to standard to limit exposure to hydrogen sulphide gas

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011
DHT sale targets $59.2M DOUBLE Hull Tankers said today it expects to net $59.2M from a follow-on public stock sale US re-exports more LNG THE US re-exported 12 cargoes of LNG in 2010, from just one cargo the year before, according to US Department of Energy data published today Dredge or lose trade, New Orleans warns NEW ORLEANS officials have urged the US Army Corps of Engineers to dredge the lower Mississippi before trade shifts away to other markets Liberian-flag ships double over a decade A DECADE after the Liberian flag switched to US management, it has doubled in size to 3,500 ships, the organisation noted today Pirates abandon redoubt SOMALI pirates have reportedly moved 13 hijacked ships from their base at Garad in the semi-autonomous Puntland region after they were forced out by residents and officials Bulgaria boosts sea monitor BULGARIA has begun operating a new system aimed at monitoring its Black Sea border and improving maritime safety, IHS Global Insight reported today Salalah plans port expansion worth $120M OMAN'S flagship port of Salalah reportedly plans a $120M expansion of its box handling capacity Rubber robbery baffles THIEVES have reportedly stolen more than 700,000 condoms from a shipping container destined for Japan Melbourne's vehicle sector might be moved AUSTRALIA'S largest vehicle-handling port could lose the trade to a neighbour under plans being considered by Victoria's government Pakistan to export wheat but not sugar PAKISTAN plans to export 3M tonnes of wheat this year after a bumper 2009-10 crop Oz weather seen sparking coking coal jump COKING coal prices could rise up to 20% by April to $270 per tonne because of flooding in Queensland, First Securities warned today US pressure on IRISL WikiLeaked A DIPLOMATIC cable released by WikiLeaks has revealed how the US encouraged other countries to deny port access to IRISL vessels Hansa Treuhand orders four 4,800teu ships HAMBURG shipowner and KG house Hansa Treuhand is investing in a new generation of 4,800teu box ships Sokhna's port reopened DUBAI Ports World is today operating its Sokhna facilities in Egypt, which had been suspended in reaction to the country's strife Disaster rig operator given Oz reprieve CANBERRA will allow Thai oil company PTTEP to continue operating in Australian waters but could cancel licences if it fails to meet strict performance criteria

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011
US, Canada Pursue Trade, Security Overhaul The U.S. and Canada agreed Friday to work more closely together to better focus infrastructure investment needed to speed cross-border... STB Postpones Rail Competition Hearing to June 22 The Surface Transportation Board is delaying until June 22 from May 3 a public hearing on "the current state of... LaHood Calls for Substantial Highway Bill Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says there's a "strong possibility" Congress will send a surface transportation bill to President Obama sooner... Marine Highways Gulf Operation Ceases One of the most promising ventures in the infant marine highways industry went out of business in January for lack... Q&A: The Suez Canal and Egypt's Political Unrest In this podcast, Senior Editor of Finance and Economics Joseph Bonney talks with Managing Editor Dana Brundage about the current... Obama, Canada's Harper to Discuss Trade, Security Cross-border trade, security and energy will top the agenda Friday when President Barack Obama meets Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. ... Trans-Pacific Carriers See Tight Capacity Ahead Vessel utilization rates in early January in the eastbound trans-Pacific averaged 88 percent to the West Coast and 95 percent... Lawmakers Target DOT for $4 Billion Spending Cut The Department of Transportation could lose some $4 billion in discretionary spending after House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers, R-Ky.,... Asia Air Freight Rate Index Dives 31.9 Percent Air freight prices out of Asia plunged 31.9 percent year-over-year in December to their lowest point in 15 months, according... French Ports Shut Down French ports are at a standstill Feb. 4 as dockworkers stage the fourth in a series of four-day nationwide strikes,... YRC's Zollars Sees Truck Rates Firming Truck rates are "firming," with "more disciplined pricing" across less-than-truckload trucking, said YRC Worldwide Chairman, President and CEO William D.... Philadelphia Container Volume Jumps 18 Percent Container throughput at terminals in the Port of Philadelphia increased 18 percent in 2010 to 264,059 20-foot equivalent units, compared... HHLA Boosts Container Traffic 19 Percent HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, boosted container traffic 19 percent in 2010 from a year ago, outpacing its rivals and increasing... Weather Limits Growth in Payrolls The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 9 percent last month but January snowstorms produced the smallest increase in jobs in... UASC Adds Egypt Surcharge Middle East carrier United Arab Shipping Company announced a "contingency surcharge" on cargo moving to and transshipped via ports in... Roadrunner Buys Intermodal Operator for $20 Million Roadrunner Transportation Systems, a less-than-truckload and truckload carrier, acquired intermodal operator Morgan Southern for $20 million in cash. The... Matson Profit Drops 14 Percent Matson Line's operating profit dropped 14 percent to $11.6 million in the fourth quarter of last year from $13.9 million... MSC Hikes Rates and Fuel Surcharges Mediterranean Shipping Co. announced a series of increases in freight rates and bunker surcharges, all of which are effective March...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Unlike Mubarak, we listen - and act! There are five well-versed advantages of listening: Benefit 1 - You discover things; Benefit 2 - You take better decisions; Benefit 3 - You gain respect; Benefit 4 - You find out more; Benefit 5 - You uncover opportunities Callao strike threatens WCSA biggest port operation French Government launches offensive against port strikes CMA CGM committed to Egypt HHLA healthy profits in line with expectations Algeria ahoy for CSAV Norasia

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Tidewater seeks resolution US offshore giant races to forge new joint venture agreement with Angolan energy major Sonangol. Torghatten taps Rolls-Royce LNG-powered ferry operator turns to UK systems giant with $32m engine and propulsion order. Martin targets $74m Nasdaq-listed tug and terminal group joins Teekay Tankers and DHT Holdings in pricing public offering. SeaBird fleet sets sail Oslo-listed seismic syndicate mobilises four survey vessels in pursuit of $20m payday. Genmar wins waivers Banks give US-listed tanker owner General Maritime another 24 days to improve liquidity amid cash crunch. DHT raises stakes New York-listed tanker owner's storm on capital markets nearly doubles in size as $72m target hits the crosshairs. Tidewater on target in Q3 New York-listed offshore owner matches up with Street forecasts in the third quarter. MEND still has sting in tail Nigerian militant group not what it once was but could launch "statement attacks", report claims. Asian demand rises Opec countries loading more crude this month following refinery maintenance season in the east. Havila sells anchor handler Oslo-listed owner offloads one of its ships, with a Russian company tipped as a likely buyer. Teekay to pocket $97m Shipping group's tanker arm prices stock offering at $11.33 per share, just below after-hours trading mark. Sanoyas slashes forecast Improved nine-month profit not enough to prevent Japanese shipbuilder from cutting its annual expectations. Soysay ship under hammer Turkish chemical carrier to be sold off in Malta to repay loan to Credit Europe Bank. MEND threatens ports 'Panic' as militant group plan to strike terminals and port facilities in Lagos, report claims. Kyoei predicts looming loss Japanese VLCC owner expecting fourth quarter deficit of JPY 79m in tough markets.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Samson elected N.Y.-N.J. ports chairman Former New Jersey Attorney General David Samson has become chairman of The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Thursday. Samson was nominated by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and confirmed by the New Jersey State Senate on Jan. 25. He suc... Corpus Christi '10 volume up 5.6 million tons The Texas port of Corpus Christi boosted its cargo volume in 2010 by 5.6 million tons over 2009 figures. The port's 2010 end-of-the-year cargo report showed 82.2 million tons. "As the port monitors the cargo reports frequently, the increase on tonn... $5 million for shore power in Oakland Bay Area Air Quality Management District has approved a $5 million grant for the port''s shore power project. The funds will contribute to the construction of shore power infrastructure at three berths. In December 2007 the California Air Resources... Port of Montreal, terminals and CN in pact The Montreal Port Authority said it has reached agreements to improve the flow of containers through the port. The agreements are with Canadian National Railway and two container terminal companies -- Termont Montreal, which operates the Maisonneuv... Panalpina expands into western China Panalpina has increased its presence in western China by opening an office in Chonqging, following its Wuhan service center and Chengdu office. From Chongqing, Panalpina will offer its customers a mix of overland transportation, an extensive globa... Iranian indicted for illicit metal exports The U.S. Justice Department this week indicted an Iranian citizen and resident for illegally exporting and attempting to export specialized metals from the United States through companies in Turkey to several entities in Iran, including some entit... Quality Distribution sells stock to reduce debt Quality Distribution, the largest U.S. bulk chemical motor carrier, said Tuesday it has launched a public offering of 4 million shares of common stock at $9.50 per share. Half the stock being offered is owned by affiliates of investment group Apoll... OMSA names new officers Offshore Marine Service Association has appointed Todd Hornbeck, chief executive officer for Hornbeck Offshore Operators, to succeed Otto Candies III as board chairman. Robert Clemons, vice president and general manager of the Americas division at ... UASC opens office in Poland United Arab Shipping Co. has opened its own office in Poland, which will operate under the name United Arab Shipping Agencies Co. Poland (UASAC Polska). 'After 17 years of unwavering cooperation and exceptional service, Interfreight has laid the f... American Logistics Aid Network

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011
DFDS sells ro-pax to Stena DFDS Seaways has agreed to sell their ro-pax vessel Dublin Seaways (ex Dublin Viking) to Stena North Sea Limited for a sum of DKK 179 million (EUR 24 million New Asian industry body for tank container owners The Asia Tank Container Organization has recently been launched with the aim to increase the use of tank containers throughout Asia. The board consists of senior officers from several tank

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011
Week ends with higher prices Crude futures head lower on stronger US dollar, and continued unrest in Egypt. EU commits to help IMO curb global emissions There should be no doubt that Europe must make every effort to help the IMO agree this year on global measures, says Siim Kallas. New lube oil barge for ARA MTS Valburg is able to carry 11 different products in segregated heated tanks. Prices climb in Fujairah IFO products still unavailable on Durban spot market. Bullish outlook for shipping and bunkering volumes in 2011 87% of voters in Bunkerworld poll expecting growth in shipping this year and 59% predict higher bunker sales. Rotterdam and Hamburg markets soften Some suppliers in Rotterdam reported to be fully booked until early next week. Will there be an increase in shipping company bankruptcies in 2011? Analysts warn that the dry bulk sector is in particular danger after 'surprisingly few' bankruptcies in the past two years. Vopak in new credit deal Group announces new multi-currency revolving credit facility for EUR 1.2 billion ($1.6 billion). Bunker deliveries hit by computer failure 'Disappointment' as computer outage at Turkish customs disrupts operations. Aegean shares down by more than 20% after profit warning Heavy trading on New York Stock Exchange sees shares tumble to two-year low. IFO prices gain in Tokyo Bay as week closes Other key bunkering ports in Asia remained closed on Friday due to lunar new year holidays. Parent group of Canadian bunker supplier changes name Washington Marine Group changes name to Seaspan Marine Corporation. Tight bunker supplies easing in Colombo Replenishment cargoes arrive at the port, traders say. Port authority releases detained bunker tanker Crew allegedly holding fraudulent certificate replaced, sources say. Thailand bunker supplies to remain 'stable' Rise in fuel oil demand from power plants this year will not affect bunker avails in Thailand, say local traders.

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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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