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BRIEFS

September 8, 2011

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*Shipping News* China looks to save struggling sector China's campaign to protect its maritime industry during a severe downturn will become more costly for foreign companies as Beijing grabs a bigger slice of the profits for shipping iron ore, coal, and grains to the world's second-largest economy. Chinese buyers snapping up coal Chinese coal buyers have re-emerged in the sea-borne market after a nearly two-month lull and were snapping up Indonesian coal on expectations that domestic prices were poised to increase, industry sources said yesterday. Throughput seen growing at 10% in Q3 Throughput at China's main ports is expected to grow at a robust rate of 10 per cent year- on-year in the third quarter due to a low comparison base in 2010, the China Securities Journal quoted a shipping industry specialist as saying yesterday.

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Hong Kong quarterly port container volume up 7pc to 6.4 million TEU Keith Tantlinger, creator of the shipping container, dies at 92 CMA CGM blasts Bloomberg report on its fragile financial position Tianjin's new sea-rail intermodal to north China moves 1,100 TEU in 3 months China lends US$40 million to boost Tanzanian rail to match Kenya's railway India government allows its ships to deploy armed guards against pirates French Union bid for SeaFrance to transform it into workers' co-operative Guangxi's Beibu Gulf port to built a 'dry port' in City of Hechi Westports up 17pc to 3.1 million TEU, plans to raise capacity to 9 million Wilhelmsen Ships Service offers rented liferafts, cuts maintenance worries Cape Town box shop opens new truck entrance in next stage of expansion Oz tribunal favours Qantas in rejecting union plea for Kiwi pilot parity South Korea's air traffic volume world's sixth largest in 2010 Three US Midwestern airports battle each other to be air cargo China hub

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Boxship that also runs on LNG developed in Japan CMA CGM Corporate Foundation mobilises alongside World Food Programme to help Somalia ICS to celebrate centenary in Chennai CONCOR NWR felicitates top trade performers at 15th annual awards fete Customs introduces self-assessment Fieo wants ab-initio waiver of service tax on 17 export services WTO offer shows its faith in Indian experts abilities: Khullar

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
250,000 axles from Schmitz Cargobull More than 250,000 Schmitz Cargobull trailer axles have been manufactured and included in the company's vehicle production since 2005. Schmitz Cargobull initially equipped some 30 t... Railway power cameras to reduce delays and costs in UK Spotting a defect on an overhead rail wire up to 25 ft above your head can be tricky even to an expert eye, but new camera technology, which has been rolled out to rail teams acros... China Airlines Cargo to launch Taipei-Chicago all-freighter service Taiwan-based China Airlines Cargo is introducing a thrice-weekly service between Osaka Kansai and Chicago O'Hare on 7 October. It will be operated with a Boeing B747-400 freighter,... IDS opens regional hub in Hanover Germany's largest general cargo alliance, IDS Logistik, is putting into operation a new regional handling base in Hanover with a 10,000 sqm handling hall. The new site is in Langen... Freightliner signs new contract with Celsa Steel Freightliner Heavy Haul has entered into a multi-year contract with steel giant Celsa Steel UK. Three trains will transport scrap metal from Dagenham to Cardiff each week for recyc... Launch customer to receive first B747-8F Boeing is scheduled to deliver the first B747-8 freighter to launch customer Cargolux on 19 September at Paine Field in Everett WA (USA). Cargolux will fly the airplane out that mo... India seeking investors for port construction Chronic transport bottlenecks have prompted India to woo investors to build seven new seaports. According to the government's ideas, these creditors should contribute about two thi... Gebrüder Weiss: new head of corporate sales Chaim Husson Huijsman assumed the management of corporate sales at Gebrüder Weiss in July. Chaim Husson Huijsman is responsible for the group sales management of the Austrian trans... Lufthansa Cargo Charter spreading its wings in North America The newest addition to the Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency, a subsidiary of Lufthansa Cargo, a global full-service provider of all types of air cargo charter services, is Airline Ne... Liebherr delivers two cranes to Onitsha river port The ports on the river Niger in Nigeria are receiving attention in line with Nigerian government policy. A programme of dredging and port refurbishment has led to Onitsha river por... BBC Chartering enjoys liner success The leading German heavylift operator BBC Chartering's "BBC Arizona", "BBC Ecuador" and the chartered vessel "Arubaborg" loaded project cargo, steel, ... Kuehne + Nagel expands Leipzig site The logistics company Kuehne + Nagel is continuing its expansion in the Leipzig (Germany) area by building a new logistics facility at the freight transport centre. The first secti... Panopa wins new order The German transport company Panopa Logistik will assume the handling of central spare parts logistics for one of Europe's biggest construction and material handling machine dealer... DHL extends spare parts logistics contract with Telia DHL Supply Chain has been awarded a two-year contract extension with the Swedish telecommunications company Telia, to handle the latter's national spare parts logistics. DHL

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Marad video honors Merchant Marine response to 9/11 CSL exercises option for two more self-unloaders from Chengxi Shipyard Shell to make LNG available as marine fuel, starting in U.S. Gulf market New Brunswick ferry to be drydocked for bow thruster repairs Ghana to take full ownership of Tema Shipyard and Drydock

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Port of Tacoma calling for input on strategic plan/branding Bellingham Port Commission holding public coffee sessions Merchant Marine rescuers recognized for Sept. 11 actions Seaview Boatyard earns award for environmental practices NYK-TDG maritime academy nets Japanese ministry approval

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Industry must tackle depressed markets' threat of higher risks It is more and more difficult to make money, but shipping must avoid the temptation to skip quality World leaders flounder as global manufacturing stalls Chinese exports likely to slow further as growth in leading economies continues lacklustre trend Far East trade hopes as West Africa GDP poised for growth Container traffic moving in and out of West Africa on a roll with Far East trade very strong How Chinese and South Korean yards are overtaking Japan New analysis by VesselsValue.com examines current values of tankers and dry bulk carriers built in the three main shipbuilding countries The flag you fly matters Respectable registers are all fine and pretty well all the same, but only when things are running smoothly Greenwash for the sea Why I remain sceptical about environmental lobby groups Paper trades offer little hope for struggling VLCCs Forward freight agreements for 2012 trade at stagnant levels seen in current spot market Asset values under threat as German banks start to call in loans Bank efforts to remove non-performing loans from balance sheets threaten to devastate secondhand prices Tiny but beautiful jewel Seborga is ruled by 'His Tremendousness' and is a world away from nearby Monaco Danes and Dutch differ on armed guard policy European owners call for more action from Brussels KfW Ipex finances gas-powered tanker for Veder Baltic Sea sea emissions rules behind switch to gas SinOceanic forced to carry out reverse share swap to bump up share price Company is trading below Oslo Børs' NKR1 requirement ExxonMobil seals 10-year aframax newbuilding charter at $22,000 per day Unknown Japanese owner rumoured to have chartered out vessel at level that indicates only a marginal recovery over the next decade August newbuilding contract activity slumps to two-year low Few orders placed but prices still stable TSA index scope questioned New freight rate tracker for transpacific multi-year contracts excludes fuel surcharges Container line relets are damaging the boxship charter market KG fund manager Jens Brandis still sees good prospects for smaller vessels though CMA CGM acknowledges S&P outlook downgrade Second credit rating agency expected to follow suit China will require at least 60 new VLCCs over the next seven years Anticipated increase in refinery capacity plus targets for use of domestic tonnage will drive need for additional vessels, says Braemar Lay-up option This could be a good time for box lines to take some action to remove capacity as a weak peak season draws to a close US refinery shutdowns to hit suezmax market Sunoco's plan to idle refineries will hit key tanker trades from West Africa China's VLCC threat If rumours of huge orders for VLCCs by Chinese oil companies have any substance, the timing would be unfortunate, to say the least Poole unveils draft strategy as cross-Channel ferry sector struggles Masterplan issued for public consultation with a warning that future levels of ro-ro activity 'are not guaranteed' DSME shares rally after winning $1.1bn rig contract Songa Offshore orders two semisubmersible drilling rigs with option for two more China bunker sales up 21% in first half China's share of bunker market continues to grow while price gap with Singapore narrows Bunker suppliers fear defaults Extreme volatility, low margins and increased counterparty risk all making life difficult for bunker suppliers Dye opposes FMC extension TSA and WTSA transcript requirements should be scrapped, commissioner says

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Bill seeks piracy expenses A US BILL is seeking repayment of costs incurred by the US Navy in protecting non-US-flag ships from pirates US shortsea expansion sought US LAWMAKERS are trying to use a Coast Guard funding bill to expand shortsea shipping linking US ports Hoegh decides to delay Port Meridian decision HOEGH LNG is delaying a final investment decision on whether to build a new import facility in the UK until the end of next year, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Zhejiang unveils complex ZHEJIANG'S government plans to spend 1.26 trillion yuan ($197Bn) on port projects, related infrastructure and industrial schemes, IHS Global Insight reported today Watchdog accuses SCI INDIA'S government watchdog panel has accused state-run Shipping Corp of India of poor charter fixtures and fleet acquisition failure Gasoline route to Iran runs through China IRAN IS continuing to rely on 4-5 tanker shipments of gasoline per month, despite its claims to have become self sufficient, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Grounded tanker scuttled A GROUNDED product tanker has been scuttled off South Africa in the Indian Ocean Danes amend crewing laws CHANGES to key Danish maritime laws means that up to 40% of captains on Danish-flagged vessels can now be non-EU nationals Ore port snarls ease SNARLS are easing at major iron ore and coal ports for a second straight week Smuggled ivory seized SMUGGLED ivory worth nearly $1M was discovered by Malaysian customs in a container in the country's major gateway of Port Klang last week Minsheng gets IPO OK MINSHENG Shipping said that China's Securities Regulatory Commission has accepted the company's listing application, according to Chinese media South Korea widens its edge at yards SOUTH Korea has widened its lead over China as the world's leading shipbuilder Glut prevents Panamax feast PANAMAXES bulkers continue to be prevented from rising rates in the Capesize market, brokers told Fairplay today Joint box carrier losses seen at $360M LOSSES for the 16 box carriers that revealed 1H2011 earnings together amounted to $360M, according to a container consultancy Box ship pressure building BOX SHIP charter rates are facing more downward pressure today, with rates for 2,500teu ships finally dropping after staying steady for the past month

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
West Coast Container Traffic Falls 3 Percent The July container volume at West Coast ports fell 3 percent compared to July 2010, despite another strong showing in... Boeing: China Needs 5,000 New Planes By 2030 China will need 5,000 new commercial planes valued at $600 billion by 2030 as the country becomes the second-largest aircraft... Wolfe Trahan Downgrades 2012 Earnings Wall Street research firm Wolfe Trahan Group is reducing its estimates for transportation earnings per share as economic headwinds gain... Obama Nominates Khouri to Full FMC Term President Obama nominated Michael A. Khouri to a full term on the Federal Maritime Commission. Khouri, a Republican, has... Transportation Job Openings Jump 33 Percent The July figures from the Labor Department included 551,000 job openings in trade, transportation and utilities industries, a 33... FMC Extends TSA and WTSA Oversight The Federal Maritime Commission extended by seven months its oversight of carriers involved in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement and Westbound... Changes Asked by Maersk CEO Will Take Years The changes in container industry practices called for by Maersk Line CEO Eivind Kolding will take years, according to shippers... ILWU Defies Court Order in Longview, Wash., Picketing The International Longshore and Warehouse Union vowed to maintain its pickets at a newly built grain terminal in Longview, Wash.,... Air France-KLM, BA-Iberia Cargo Traffic Slips Air France-KLM's cargo traffic fell 0.2 percent in August, as gains on Americas services were outweighed by lower volume on... NYK Plans $325 Million Bond Issue NYK Line plans to issue $325 million of bonds maturing in 2021 with a 1.218 percent coupon, the carrier's lowest... S&P Downgrades CMA CGM Outlook Standard & Poors downgraded its outlook for CMA GCM to negative and affirmed its B+ plus rating on the French... BNSF's Rose Says Tax Changes Needed BNSF Railway Chairman and CEO Matt Rose believes the best way to get U.S. companies investing and hiring again would...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
FMC extends TSA transcript requirement Cool Logistics looks landside Despite overcapacity mothballed box fleet lacking growth Grand China rationalises transpac service Port Botany for sale

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
USCG busts Golden Sakura Port of New Orleans proves problematic for panamax bulker as inspectors uncover oily infraction. SinOceanic splits Jan Haakon Pettersen holds the helm as Oslo-listed boxship owner gets ready to reverse out of danger. Fear to terror? One year after puncturing tanker market balloon, industry veteran Robert Bugbee was at least half right. Genmar ties up Harriet G Peter Georgiopoulos-controlled tanker owner pens employment contract for 2006-built suezmax. Swiss Marine in cape push Peter Weernink-led firm said to have taken Formosa newbuilding on period deal to continue its 'tremendous' fleet growth. Diamond has doubts Tanker vet Stevenson scratches head over China VLCC rumours while downplaying worries over Sunoco refineries. Terminal delay for Mumbai Mumbai's offshore container terminal unlikely to be completed until end of next year. ULTR plotting dry revival? Equity analyst says bulker buys may be in the cards for Felipe Menendez-led owner despite market exit. S&P negative on CMA Weaker-than-expected first half results see Jacques Saade-led liner giant demoted by ratings agency. Bulker massacre needed Braemar says 1,500 old vessels would have to be scrapped by 2014 to bring fleet growth into line with demand. China splash 'feasible' Braemar Seascope runs the rule over China's potential giant VLCC order. Collision row continues Damages case involving Greek bulker Pontodamon could be re-heard in Shanghai, where 2007 clash took place. Sunoco's suezmax threat Million-barrel tankers will be in big trouble if huge US charterer fails to sell two east coast refineries. Hartmann clears US link German offshore manager says funding of newly-built anchor-handling fleet is secure despite financial upheaval facing US equity partner. Storage no market maker Nervy tanker owners take little comfort from tanker storage numbers, going up or down. Prices in 'steep decline' New York-listed Nordic American's suezmax swoop offers further evidence of deteriorating tanker values, analyst says. SCI in yard scrutiny Sabyasachi Hajara says Indian owner conducting due diligence on domestic yard with view to snapping up 15% stake.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
September Editorial Bill expiring 'would be a disaster' Bill expiring 'would be a disaster' Bill expiring 'would be a disaster'... TSA defends omitting bunker from index The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, which represents 15 of the largest carriers on the transpacific trade, has defended arate index it released last week , after maritime analyst SeaIntel questioned the TSA's decision to leave bunker surchar... Zim raising Israel/West Africa rates The liner carrier Zim said Wednesday it plans to increase rates on the trade from Israel to West Africa. The increase, $150 per 20-foot container and $300 per 40-foot container, is applicable from Oct. 1.... Russia's JSC Freight One readies shares auction Russian Railways subsidiary JSC Freight One, the country's largest operator of railcars, will auction more than 64 billion ordinary shares, or 75 percent minus two shares of the company, starting on Oct. 28. Terms provide for sale of the shares in ... YRC names Schwar VP of exhibit services Overland Park, Kan.-based trucking company YRC has appointed Bill Schwar to vice president of exhibit services. In his 28 years with YRC, Schwar has held positions of increasing responsibility, serving in management roles during the past 16 years i... WTO sides with U.S. in Chinese tire dispute The World Trade Organization Appellate Body on Monday found in favor of the United States in a dispute brought by China challenging the imposition of additional duties on imports of Chinese tires. A WTO panel rejected all of China's claims against... Ex-Im Bank's $455.7 million backs solar exports The U.S. Export-Import Bank authorized two transactions totaling $455.7 million to support Perrysburg, Ohio-based First Solar's exports of thin film photovoltaic panels to Ontario, Canada. The bank's support was needed because viable long-term f... USDA: Humane transport for horses to be slaughtered The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has amended its regulations to better ensure the humane treatment of horses during their transport to slaughterhouses, effective Oct. 7. The regulations cover the food... Obama, mayors seek transportation funds extension Obama President Obama last week reiterated his call for Congress to pass an extension of the surface transportation bill without changes so that spending authority doesn't expire and damage the economy. Funding for highways, transit and safety prog...

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Indian refiner losing faith in fuel oil products 'There will not be any fuel oil exports...We will be exporting fuel oil only if the margins are better on it,' says MD. Fujairah prices gain double-digits Demand 'sliggish' in Durban, according to reports. Analysts predict fall in Russian fuel oil exports 'Refiners might consider reducing their refining utilisation or even moth balling plants.' European bunker markets firm Prices pick up in Piraeus in the afternoon. Total Marine Fuel redeploys West African barge Vessel will deliver bunkers in Gambia and off-shore Senegal. Shippers call for share of slow steaming cost savings Survey finds 40% of shippers question the value of slow steaming. Ferry operator backs scrubbers Abatement technology 'more cost effective' than using low-sulphur bunkers. China bonded bunker sale volumes to see 'rapid rise' in 2011 China's bonded bunker fuel consumption may surpass 10 million mt in 2011, says editorial director of C1 Energy. Double-digit gains in Asian bunker prices Slack demand for bunkers at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Specialised bunker tankers needed for LNG bunkering Fixed bunkering stations 'not economical' while trucks cannot take large quantities, Bunker Asia is told. China's growing 'threat' to Singapore bunkering China has 'the appetite and capital' for growth, bunker player tells Bunker Asia forum. 'Great time' to be in the industry, says Chemoil CEO Volatile market presents opportunities for bunker players, Tom Reilly tells Bunker Asia 2011.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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