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BRIEFS

April 14, 2011

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*Shipping News* Shipping body laments drop in bank credit THE banking crisis has altered shipping finance, making less credit available to buy vessels which in turn hinders fleet renewal and dampens world trade, said the chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, Spyros Polemis, at yesterday's Sea Asia ship financing conference. A new breed of shipowners HERALD the rise of dry-side industrial players becoming the new breed of shipowners, said Standard Chartered Bank's head of shipping financing, Nigel Anton, at yesterday's ship financing talk during the three-day Sea Asia conference. Singapore ports to get $20m shot in the arm SINGAPORE'S ports are going to get a $20 million boost over the next five years through the Port Technology Research and Development Programme. Lines stressed over high bunker costs

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Wan Hai back in black with US$190 million net profit Maersk to increase east coast US to Asia rates US$100/FEU Horizon says it's received customer support in its troubles Fuel costs were fatal to The Containership Company: Lars Jensen Ningbo's imports soar 50pc in January and February Hanjin Shipping receives two 8,600-TEU ships China Hunan's freight volume up 12.4 pc in first two months Alataw Pass freight volume ranks first in western China Asian box ports urged to increase capacity to meet growing demand Cold Train expects to boost rail freight volumes 300pc in 2011 DHL to build three US$84 million Sydney distribution centres America's top 50 trucking companies 2010 revenues up 9.4pc EU polls aviation sector on how to amend regulations Zacks Investment Research rates FedEx top and UPS 5th in sales per share Aerospace exec urges wider support for Korea Free Trade Agreement

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APRIL 13, 2011
Western European airlines heading to the Southern hemisphere Air France is launching a thrice weekly Paris CDG ' Cape Town (South Africa) service on 3 November. The route will be operated with Boeing B777-200ER aircraft offering a belly capa... China Cargo chooses BFS China Cargo Airlines has appointed Bangkok Flight Services (BFS), a joint venture between the cargo handling organisation Worldwide Flight Services and Bangkok Airways, as its carg... Sendai airport re-opening today Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that Sendai airport will reopen to commercial traffic today (13 April). After Sendai goes back into se... Germany's railway engineering sector saw sales grow in 2010 Railway engineering companies in Germany set a new record last year with a turnover of EUR 10.9 billion. This represents a 4.8% increase compared to 2009. The railway industry's sa... Bombardier receiving more orders Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, reported its overall financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended 31 January 2011. Bombardier Transpor... GB Railfreight runs first interhubGB service GB Railfreight (GBRf), a UK-based freight haulier, successfully ran its first interhubGB service recently. The service left Barking at 23.20 and arrived at Manchester Trafford Park... Massive opposition to gigaliner in Germany Forsa, an opinion research institute, has compiled a new, representative survey showing that more than three quarters of all German citizens (77%) are opposed to the use of gigalin... Volvo Trucks selling heavy hybrid lorries As part of the Volvo Group's focus on hybrid vehicles, Volvo Trucks is now commencing sales of heavy hybrid trucks, under the name Volvo FE Hybrid, to customers in selected Europea... Foundation stone laid for new Volkswagen engine plant in Mexico The foundation stone for a new Volkswagen engine plant in Silao in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato was laid in the presence of the governor, Juan Manuel Oliva Ramin'z, and ... Global Ports Terminals: turnover exceeds pre-crisis level Global Ports, a group of leading operators of container terminals in the northwest and Far East of Russia, reported that its container turnover grew to 341,222 teu in Q1/2011. This... Port of Long Beach: Richard Steinke steps down The port of Long Beach CA (USA) has reported that its executive director, Richard Steinke, is leaving on 30 September after serving the USA's second largest port for fourteen years... Hansa Heavy Lift continues to serve heavylift sector Hansa Heavy Lift GmbH (formerly Beluga) is to continue operating in the steel, project and heavylift market. Ten P-class heavylift vessels and five super heavylift F-class units ar... MOL: the Fuji Maru cruise ship calling at ports in Iwate Prefecture The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) recently announced that its ocean cruise ship - the "Fuji Maru" has started calling at the ports of Ofunato, Kamai... EIB supports investments in port of Koper The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a EUR 35 million loan for modernising the Slovenian port of Koper's infrastructure. The move is designed to expand the capacity... DHL Supply Chain expands in Australia DHL Supply Chain Australia has started building three distribution centres in Sydney's western suburbs. The distribution centres, which will cost around AUD 80 million (USD 84... Dachser opens office at Dresden airport The international logistics provider Dachser wants to continue growing in its home country Germany. In line with this aim, the company's division Dachser Air & Sea Logistics ha... Fiege Group inaugurates new logistics centre in Rome The German logistics provider Fiege, based in Greven, recently inaugurated a new logistics terminal in the industrial town of Colle Ferro in the province of Rome (Italy). The new s... Correction: THY flying to Basra from 11 May In yesterday's new item entitled "Turkish Cargo launches freight services to Iraq" , we erroneously reported that the airline began flights to Basra (Iraq) yesterday (11 ...

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APRIL 13, 2011
House panel holds hearing on Coast Guard acquisition problems Damen introduces Twin Axe wind farm support vessel Deltamarin gets first order for new bulker design Total Lubmarine develops cylinder oil to future proof ships against ECA woess

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APRIL 13, 2011
Past Fritz Companies agent Larry O'Neil dies in Spokane Groundbreaking ceremony set for Port Angeles Composite Campus Marcon brokers sale of three ocean-going tugs World's largest ro/ro vessel calls Port of Tacoma's Terminal 7 Giant mobile crane heading from Port of Everett to Shanghai

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APRIL 13, 2011
Rio Tinto ore production down 20% Australian weather hits iron ore and coal volumes in first quarter but recovery on way Box owners feel squeeze as TCC relets hit market Rumours that three of the no-frills operator's vessels have found new employment with MSC VLCC rates on Middle East Gulf to Japan route dive 44% in two weeks Opec spot fixtures up 40% in March Spot fixtures involving Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries members rose by 4.33m barrels per day, or 40%, in March compared with February Maersk to boost fleet with 10 more 18,000 teu giants Nils Andersen confirms line is preparing to exercise option worth $1.9bn for 10 more Triple-E class vessels Box lines in a spot of bother If box lines slide back in to the red, it will not be for lack of cargo but that dangerous craving for market share London calling It is something of an anomaly that London has so few shipping companies listed on its stock exchange Omega wins one month extension in loan talks Senior $242.7m credit facility with HSH Nordbank now to reach maturity on May 10 BG Freight Line service links Teesport and Antwerp Launches third weekly service between Teesport and mainland Europe Navios in rates deal with Korea Line Charter contracts to be temporarily suspended after which they will resume on ammended terms LA-Long Beach truck delay perception misplaced Queues could be shorter if container deliveries and collections were better spread out Box sector heading for shortest business cycle Lines may return to losses again after 2010 bumper profits as freight rates collapse Somali pirates free Thoresen cargoship Thor Nexus had been hijacked since Christmas Day 2010 Stanships to scrap elderly bulkers after second magic pipe conviction Three bulkers to go as it preapres to pay $1m fine Hurtigruten secures $940m deal with Oslo government Agreement will ensure ferry operator can continue operating the daily Bergen-Kirkenes route Hamburg Süd returns to profit as volumes rebound Line sees total container volumes of 2.9m teu in 2010 while liner shipping turnover hits $5.7bn Latest transpacific upheaval gives Long Beach the edge Grand China Shipping picks port for its new China-US service as TCC exits trade UK Ship register nears 18m gt Some 22 ships joined the register in the first quarter of 2011 Lloyds shipping loans sale rumours dismissed Sources say rumours bank close to finalising sale is without substance Stena clears Irish Sea regulatory hurdle Irish competition authority clears gives go ahead to Stena Line Louis Dreyfus Armateurs cableship wins jet crash recovery contract Ile de Sein awarded contract to recover flight recorders and wreckage from an airliner that crashed in the South Atlantic in June 2009 UK court backs FFA insolvency payouts If insolvency triggers early termination of a forward freight agreement, the party in the money must be paid Arrested vessel can still be covered by war risk insurance A loss is not necessarily excluded from war risks cover simply because it results from acts taken by a foreign court South African hard line over guns adds to piracy frustration Effects of piracy problems off Somalia and out into the Indian Ocean causing additional concern for P&I Clubs Are we facing a piracy arms race? Shipowners have the difficult task of ensuring that they employ a reputable security company with experienced, well-trained personnel Telling tales creates confusion about LNG Environmental groups, do you really want to go against natural gas and stick with oil? Indian Navy's muscular approach could drive pirates to Malacca Game of cat and mouse has seen the smarter pirates head to waters that are less patrolled Southeast Asia re-emerges as piracy hot spot Southeast Asian piracy has resurfaced as a major threat to shipping CMA CGM to resume Ivory Coast port calls First vessel due to arrive in Abidjan on Monday Seafarer seeks $1.2m in damages Brings lawsuit against Archer Daniels Midland and American River Transportation

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APRIL 13, 2011
DryShips prices junk bonds GEORGE Economou-led DryShips today confirmed that subsidiary Ocean Rig has priced $500M in bonds to fund newbuildings Qatar tells Libya oil role QATAR has confirmed its involvement in marketing a shipment of 1M barrels of crude transported from a rebel-held Libyan port last week, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Top Ships debt noose tightens again TOP SHIPS does not expect to generate enough cash to cover this year's debt repayments and has not secured waivers from most lenders, a new SEC filing has revealed Deltamarin wins Handymax design contract FINNISH naval architecture company Deltamarin has signed an agreement to design four Handymax bulkers being built for France's Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Atlantic bright spot seen A RISE in arbitrage trade in oil products across the Atlantic has brightened that sector's prospects for product tankers, even while tanker owners are having a tougher time in the Far East More charterers buying ships THE TREND of commodity owners and traders becoming shipowners is likely to persist as ship prices fall, a Singapore conference was told today LDA hired for plane salvage FRANCE'S Louis Dreyfus Armateurs and partner Alcatel-Lucent have been hired to retrieve the debris of the Air France aircraft that crashed on 1 June 2009 US import forecasts cut THE EIA has cut its outlook for US imports of crude, oil products and LNG, and raised its forecast for crude pricing Migrant row imperils energy scheme ITALY could scuttle a scheme to build an underwater energy connector to Malta because of their dispute over migrants, IHS Global Insight reported today EC funds Spain/UK ferry scheme THE EC said today it is granting up to '5.57M ($9M) to Brittany Ferries for a shortsea scheme linking Portsmouth with Bilbao and Santander in northern Spain A steppe forward for grain? RUSSIAN grain traders today welcomed an announcement that Ukraine wants to set up a sales pool with Russia and Kazakhstan 15 held after Algeciras hash found SPANISH police said today officers have arrested 15 people in the seizure of 841 kilos of hashish at Algeciras Hurtigruten signs subsidy deal NORWEGIAN ferry company Hurtigruten has signed an eight-year, 5.1Bn kroner ($940M) contract with the transport ministry for continuation of its Bergen/Kirkenes service Port worker rescued from container A CHITTAGONG port worker is recovering in Singapore after reportedly being trapped in a container for nine days with a colleague who died Brazil's ports surge RECORD shipping volumes and cargo backlogs are reportedly enticing investors are into Brazil's ports at prices three times more dear than in the broader market

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APRIL 13, 2011
Mica Blasts FAA Staffing Decision U.S. Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's response... LAX Freight Falls 5.7 Percent Freight traffic at Los Angeles International Airport fell 5.7 percent in February in a new signal that the strong rebound... Trucking Group Urges DOT to Drop Hours Proposal New data showing a lower rate of truck-involved accident deaths indicate more restrictive hours of service rules for truck drivers... Pirates Release Beluga Nomination Somali pirates released the Beluga Nomination after almost three months of captivity, according to European news sources. Beluga Chartering said... FAA Adds Controllers at 27 Airports The Federal Aviation Administration is placing an additional midnight shift air traffic controller at 27 control towers, effective immediately, in... Government Freight Index Fell 1.5 Percent in February Freight shipping declined about 1.5 percent month-to-month in February, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports. ... Houston Truck Fair Focuses on Drayage Loan Program The Port of Houston on Saturday will co-sponsor a truck fair to inform harbor drayage companies about an incentive program... Transport Auction Site Opens to Brokers Online transportation marketplace uShip is opening its doors to freight brokers, allowing brokers to offer loads to truckers on the... Maersk to Switch to Low-Sulfur Fuel in Singapore Maersk Line ships will switch to using low-sulfur fuel while in the Port of Singapore to reduce carbon and sulfur... ABF Freight Makes Appeal, Awaits Decision A panel of appellate court judges will decide the fate of an unprecedented legal battle between two major trucking companies... Maersk Likely to Order 10 More 18,000-TEU Ships Maersk Line is likely to exercise its option to order another 10 huge container ships in June, its chief executive... Drewry Forecasts Ocean Carrier Losses This Year Drewry Shipping Consultants is forecasting that many ocean carriers will struggle to break even this year because of plunging rates... DB Schenker to Launch Europe-China Rail Service DB Schenker is planning to launch scheduled container rail services between Germany and inland China later this year aimed at... Hamburg Sud Returns to Profit Hamburg-Sud, Germany's second largest ocean carrier and 13th in the world, returned to profit in 2010 from its first ever... Maersk Hikes Piracy Risk Surcharges Maersk Line announced an increase in its piracy risk surcharges imposed earlier on containers moving between the Indian subcontinent, the... ANA International Cargo Rises 11 Percent Japan's All Nippon Airways said its international cargo volume rose for the 18th consecutive month in February on a year-on-year... Sendai Airport Reopens for Commercial Flights Sendai Airport reopened for commercial flights Wednesday as a Japan Airlines flight touched down with about 120 passengers from Haneda...

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APRIL 13, 2011
Box consolidation: the big debate Transpac spot rates forecast to rise after months of declines UASC takes delivery of first A13 class containership Ships fail to meet environmental standard South Africa attends BRIC summit

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APRIL 13, 2011
Box Ships in price warning IPO spinoff says it may need to tap loan from parent Paragon Shipping if investors balk at its intended target price. Star ends Oldendorff spat Spyros Caparalos-led bulker owner ends two-year charter fight sparked by insolvency of ICI. Container profits warning Consultant says last year's profits will be wiped out unless action is taken to arrest rates slide. Stanships banned from US Paul Sa-controlled shipping conglomerate barred from doing business in US following magic pipe guilty plea. Short lived profitability Unexpected rise in cargo volume boosts Hamburg Sud but rough weather lies ahead. Rem newbuilding fixed Age Remoy-led owner snared potential $28m charter for PSV on order at Kleven Verft. Gibraltar mops up oil Small amount of fuel leaked in Med after bunkering operation to refuel Lebanese reefer. Beluga ship released Gang sets free Beluga Nomination to end a dramatic three-month saga, the shipowner confirms. CLNG in for duo China LNG shipping likely to complete deals for two carriers. ABS sets new record US class society grows fleet another 8% in 2010 to reach 173m gt. Diver dies off Scotland Man working with Subsea 7 support ship in North Sea suffers suspected heart attack. Platou boost for Genmar RS Platou Markets says tanker owner will live to see a recovery in asset values but flags covenants fears. Seafarer saved by girlfriend Vera Rambow crewman spared jail after partner pays breach of trust fine during inspection in Germany. Genmar swells offer pot Peter Georgiopoulos-led tanker owner takes follow-on offer haul to nearly $50m after underwriters step up. Sun Sea crewman released Canada fights immigration board's decision to free seafarer from ship that brought 492 Tamil migrants into the country.

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APRIL 13, 2011
Graham demands money for Charleston U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is demanding funds be provided in the current fiscal year to study deepening the Port of Charleston. "It's imperative we have a 2011 study completed by the (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) regarding the deepening t... GT Nexus inks Medline deal Oakland, Calif.-based trade software company GT Nexus has won a contract from Medline Industries Inc. to provide the medical products company with an enhanced global logistics management platform. Medline, the nation's largest privately held manu... MCC adds Yantian call on intra-Asia loop MCC Transport, the intra-Asia specialist carrier of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, is adding a second call at Yantian to its IA6 service that calls multiple regions in Asia. From April 14, the rotation will change to Singapore, Da Nang, Haiphong, ... Ship owner banned from U.S. Four corporations involved in owning and operating a fleet of bulk carriers regularly visiting New Orleans pleaded guilty Tuesday to pollution-related offenses, agreed to pay a $1 million penalty and are banned from doing business in the United Sta... Hamburg Süd revenue up 45% in "pleasing" '10 The German container line Hamburg Süd said its 2010 volume grew 23 percent to 2.9 million TEUs, on revenue that rose 45 percent to 3.9 billion euros ($5.6 billion). The privately held line did not disclose profit figures, but said it had a "pleasi... Drewry: Some carriers will lose money in '11 Some container shipping lines may struggle to break even in 2011 after netting huge profits in 2010, according to the latest edition ofDrewry Shipping Consultants' Container Forecaster.The dire projections come as lines have largely ignored the le... NYK waits on vessel innovation NYK Group President Yasumi Kudo made a pledge in early 2010 to reduce his company's asset load, specifically saying the company wouldthin its owned containership fleet and rely more on chartered vessels . Since then, the company has followed the p... Lines ignore lessons learned?

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APRIL 13, 2011
Gasoline stockpiles plunge Inventories of motor fuel plunged the most in 12 years. Fujairah bunker market falls In Cape Town, deliveries were available for supply up to and including April 27. Refining industry warning on low sulphur fuel supply Cashflows for investments required to produce more distillates at a low ebb, no industry cohesion driving decisions, IBC is told. Bunker prices tumble Congestion reported in Piraeus. Gibraltar bunker spill 'under control' Anti-pollution vessels and equipment deployed to contain oil spilled during a bunkering operation. 'Bad cocktail' leads to oil price forecast revision Hedging firm expecting 'a period with higher than usual prices' and says low sulphur products are driving some of it. Maersk switching to low sulphur fuel in Singapore Switch will benefit the island state, says group CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen. Slow steaming poses 'challenges' for lube technology Slow steaming and emissions control measures call for a 'new generation of marine lubes,' says Total Lubmarine. Bunker prices on downtrend in Asia Demand 'mixed' at Asia's key bunkering ports on Wednesday, traders say. Grounded tanker threatens to break up 'Urgent need' to drain bunker fuel as the vessel's hull is deteriorating. Maritime, oil firms pledge for green shipping in Singapore Pledge to support and promote clean and green shipping in Singapore. Singapore commits S$100 million towards green shipping MPA unveils Green Ship, Green Port and Green Technology programmes. Sentek wins Singapore Bunker Award 2011 Second time an independent local supplier wins the Bunker Award at Singapore's IMA.

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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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