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BRIEFS

November 15, 2011

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*Shipping News* Rickmers in the black in Q3, raises payout Rickmers Maritime declared distribution per unit for the third quarter that was 5 per cent up y-o-y to 0.60 US cents from 0.57 US cents previously. Educating travellers on Coral Triangle As the Singapore Cruise Center (SCC) turned 20 yesterday, it gave itself the best present it could give: a good cause. Navios CEO predicts shipping bankruptcies Angeliki Frangou, who heads three shipping companies controlling more than 100 vessels, said bankruptcies within the industry will accelerate as lending dwindles, allowing her to purchase assets that plunged in value. Bookings for Mideast VLCC crude hit record

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TSA ups rate to US$400/FEU from January as 'imperative and overdue' Lianyungang volume up 26pc to 4.04 million TEU, beats last year's total Last oil pumped from stricken Rena, box recovery expected to be lengthy Feeder start-up Box Ships posts third quarter profit of US$5.1 million Chongqing's nine-month international box volume totals 190,000 TEU CMA CGM mulls slow steaming during slack season to cut fuel bills Broadband Internet connection installed on MOL LNG carriers Export slump delays opening of UP's grain-to-container transloading facility South Carolina eco-agency relents, stops blocking Savannah's dredging Maritime IT specialist Seago Line joins INTTRA's network 49 aircraft leased under Tianjin Dongjiang Bonded Port Area's new deal Maximus finds heavylift rivalry tough to take, looks to ACMI trade instead Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings suffers 16pc quarterly profit decline

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
TransContainer earnings grow in first nine months TransContainer's earnings increased by 28% in the first nine months of 2011, in comparison with the like-for-like period last year, reaching approximately RUB 20.9 billion. Revenue... Maersk Line posts loss in Q3 A.P. Moeller-Maersk said that its subsidiary Maersk Line, the world's biggest container line, will lose money this year, revising a previous forecast which spoke of a modest profit... IRU publishes new general conditions for the carriage of goods The Goods Transport Council of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) has adopted revised IRU general conditions for the international carriage of goods and related outline a... Rutges Cargo participating in Dutch fuel savings programme Rutges Cargo, a European truck operator and part of the Wallenborn Group, is to participate in the Truck of the Future demonstration programme, organised by the independent researc... Boeing begins work on 1,000th B777 Boeing workers last week began assembling the 1,000th B777, a 300ER that will be delivered to Dubai-based Emirates Airline in 2012. The US aircraft manufacturer reached the milesto... Asda rolling back road miles with CMA CGM and Freightliner Freightliner Limited, the UK's leading intermodal railfreight provider, has signed a new contract with CMA CGM to transport containers for Asda to and from Northeast England. Freig... Froschmeier takes over Kukla's Eastern Europe division Stephan Froschmeier has headed the Eastern Europe transport unit of the Munich-based freight forwarder Kukla since October. The forwarder and transport specialist is boosting the e... Volga-Dnepr delivers relief cargo to earthquake victims in Turkey Volga-Dnepr Airlines joined the relief operation to help earthquake victims in Turkey with two flights from Sharjah (UAE) to Erzurum, delivering urgently-needed equipment on behalf... Swissport wins contract at Narita airport Swissport International has begun offering cargo handling services at Tokyo Narita, Japan's most important international air hub, by securing its first cargo contract there with Vi... Deutsche Post DHL posts strong results in Q3 Deutsche Post DHL again increased its sales in Q3 and boosted profitability significantly. Group sales increased to EUR 13.12 billion. Adjusted for currency effects and consolidati... Gulf Warehousing Company wins new contract The Gulf Warehousing Company has agreed to store chemicals used in the Pearl gas-to-liquids project (GTL) at its 16,000 sqm Ras Laffan warehouse in Qatar, according to a report in ... FedEx Express expanding in Northern Ireland FedEx Express has officially opened a new operating base in and launched direct services to and from Northern Ireland. The new 20,000 sqft facility at the Kilroot business park in ... PSA cars made in Spain now to be shipped to Livorno The Mercurio group has decided that all Citroen and Peugeot cars produced in Spain by the PSA Group and bound for Italy (50,000 units a year) will be shipped from Vigo to Livorno, ...

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
RADM James A. Watson to succeed Michael R. Bromwich at BSEE Conrad Industries signs new contracts NASSCO christens USNS Medgar Evers STX OSV reports growth in revenues and profit ICS produces briefing document for climate change negotiators First car carrier with all-electric RO/RO access enters service

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
TSA member carriers set to begin rate increase Port association backing transportation legislation Off-duty Coast Guardsman saves girl from drowning in Columbia IMO study predicts greenhouse gas reductions Naming ceremony held for two new LNG vessels

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Lloyd's talks tough on e-endorsements Richard Ward raises threat of mandating use if take-up is slow Skuld provides a model for would-be Lloyd's entrants Companies stand a better chance with an existing book of business that they can transfer in Lloyd's chief wants Solvency II a year ahead of delayed start date Richard Ward says insurance market must 'not take foot off the gas' Flurry of dry bulk orders as newbuilding prices continue falling Chinese yards win 2013 and 2014 contracts, including a newcastlemax order Marfin Investment links with Abu Dhabi Mar for acquisitions Deal brings together pair with strong interest in maritime investments Somalia: we're winning the battles but losing the war More must be made of EU Navfor Shipping's Great Leap Forward China's talk of 'actively guiding' tonnage reduction is reminder of its market power Price drop in smaller dry bulk classes slows After capesize values level off, panamaxes are also seen selling at stabilising values Rush is on for ballast water compliance technology Tools sought to help port state control check vessels are adhering to the letter of the ballast water convention Environmental rules poised to force early scrapping of tonnage Additional expense of green upgrades means owners of certain tonnage could well retire ships needing such costly work Iridium hits record revenue as it gears up for launch of new service Satellite communications business raises its expectations for subscribers and operational earnings Rotterdam commissions study on eurozone crisis threat to containers McKinsey analysing how economic uncertainty could hit the Le Havre to Hamburg range of northwestern European ports China could help VLCC overcapacity by purchasing all 15-year-old vessels Poten & Partners suggests Asian country buys ageing tankers rather than ordering newbuilds Tanker asset values continue tumble Two-year-old suezmax and one aframax reported sold in quiet secondhand market P&O Ferries threatens to fight any SeaFrance rescue bid with state aid French Dover-Calais ferry operator awaits Wednesday court decision on sale or liquidation Newlead locks in new kamsarmax for 16 years Renegotiation with charterer is being described as consensual Falling containership values place Global Ship Lease in danger of loan default Company confident of thrashing out a pact with lenders by November 30 ICS to brief UN climate change conference Will stress that shipping is committed to reducing emissions HCI Capital reports $11m loss in first nine months Fresh cost-cutting programme launched LRIT data exchange up and running at European safety agency Emsa takes control of ship position information at Portugal base Reduced fuel consumption could save $50bn by 2020 Study finds benefits to owners of implementation of IMO plans US crew using system to extend claims Shipowners need to protect themselves from never-ending claims Farstad posts $62.7m third-quarter profit Improvement over same period last year comes despite low rates and poor fleet utilisation Egyptian port closed by protests Congestion impacts on over 40 vessels Gulf ports urged to boost capacity Governments also need to cut red tape, says Kuwait Financial Centre study Armed and necessary All signs are that the slow start of post-monsoon pirate attacks is due to onboard armed guards Hamburg reports strong growth Box volumes up 15% year on year in third quarter Courage snatches up supramax for $26.6m Hong Kong and Singapore-listed carrier buys from new Chinese yard for early 2012 delivery

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
IMO: new CO2 regs will deliver An IMO study released today predicted "significant" savings from incoming mandatory design and operation regulations, assuming ship operators can overcome the inherent challenges STX OSV profits rocket OFFSHORE shipbuilding specialist STX OSV of Norway said today it has raised net profits for 3Q11 by 144% year on year Scorpio hopeful on winter NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers reported larger losses than expected today but voiced optimism that market conditions are improving for its next three months France to appeal EC's ruling on SeaFrance PARIS said today France plans to appeal the EC's rejection last month of a €259.5M ($353.3M) restructuring proposal for SeaFrance CMA CGM deal with HCI rumoured RUMOURS abound that listed German shipping trust HCI Hammonia is about to acquire two 5,500teu box ships from CMA CGM RMT posts $11M profits 3Q2011 SINGAPORE'S Rickmers Maritime Trust today returned to profitability with net earnings of $11M in 3Q2011, reversing a $54.6M loss in 3Q2010. RMT posts $11M in 3Q2011 profits STX Pan Ocean reveals losses of $35M SOUTH Korea's top drybulk carrier STX Pan Ocean plunged today into the red, reporting $35M in net losses for 3Q2011 Oltmann acquires 'bargain' ships GERMAN KG house Oltmann said today it has secured bargain buys of three multipurpose and container newbuildings for its private investors Losses force HCI slashes GERMAN KG house HCI Capital said today it will cut one-fifth of its workforce and slash costs by $13M per year, after posting heavy losses GSL concedes covenant risk GLOBAL Ship Lease, which charters box ships to CMA CGM, disclosed today that it will soon require a covenant waiver because of slumping asset values Libya reported nearing 800,000b/d LIBYA's oil production is expected to increase to 800,000 barrels per day within the next few weeks, a London conference heard today Ferry passengers freed TURKEY said commando teams have stormed a hijacked ferry near Istanbul, freeing all 24 passengers and crew, who had been held hostage for 12 hours Bunker costs threaten VLCC revival VLCC SPOT rates are continuing this week to rise, but analysts are warning that growing bunker costs could smother the trend Berlin reverses shipping cuts GERMAN parliamentarians have voted to repeal much-criticised spending cuts on labour cost subsidies for German-flag ships TSA plans box rate boost TSA TODAY announced plans to set higher rates from next year, after several members posted significant third-quarter losses

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
FMC Clears Tariff Files to Prevent Fraud The Federal Maritime Administration's cleaning of its ocean carrier tariff files may help prevent shippers from being scammed by an... ILA, NYSA to Give Hiring Preference to Veterans The International Longshoremen's Association and the New York Shipping Association said they will give hiring preference to Iraq and Afghanistan... Containerized Exports Rose 6.7 Percent in Third Quarter U.S. containerized exports rose 6.7 percent in the third quarter, the eighth straight quarter of expansion, led by rising demand... Covenant Loses $11.1 Million, Freight Revenue Falls Covenant Transportation lost $11.1 million in the third quarter compared to a $1.9 million profit in the same period year... David Noe, APL Vice President of Sales, Dead at 50 David Noe, APL's long-serving vice president of sales, marketing and customer support in the Americas, died last week in Houston... Cathay Pacific Says Holiday Cargo Peak 'Unlikely' Cargo transported by Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific and sister carrier Dragonair fell for the seventh straight month in October, and... Hamburg Regains Spot as No. 2 European Box Port The port of Hamburg wrested back second place in Europe's container league from Antwerp, with a 15.3 percent surge in... Analyst Says Eurozone Volatility Pulls Down China Exports The Eurozone's lurch from crisis to crisis is the prime reason for the soft Chinese export growth piling downward rates... Five Carriers to Suspend Asia-Latin America Loop Five carriers that operate three joint services between Asia, Mexico and the West Coast of South America plan to suspend... Japanese Economy Regains Growth in Third Quarter The Japanese economy grew 1.5 percent in the July-September quarter from the preceding quarter, or at an annualized pace of... Carriers Consider Lifting Indian Port Congestion Fees Ocean carriers serving India's Port of Chennai said they will consider lifting their bottleneck surcharges if restrictions on cargo movements... Box Ships Books $5.1 Million Profit Box Ships booked a profit of $5.1 million in the first full quarter since the Greek container ship owner's initial... Hamburg's HHLA Expands Profit, Warns of Overcapacity HHLA managed to grow revenue and container traffic in a challenging third quarter, but Hamburg's biggest stevedore warned of an... Rickmers Swings to a $11.1 Million Profit Rickmers Maritime Trust swung to an $11.1 million profit in the third quarter from a $54.6 million loss a year... Trans-Pacific Carriers Seek Post-Holiday Rate Hike Trying again to stop the erosion of rates that has hit major east-west trade lanes this year, shipping lines in... When Capacity Turns If there is, as ocean carriers say, too little demand for freight space and too much capacity on the water,... LTL Pricing Heads Up Less-than-truckload pricing is rising, financial results from the largest LTL carriers show, as tightening truck capacity and rising costs trump... Measuring LTL Capacity How tight is LTL capacity? That depends on the carrier and its territory. "Capacity (at YRC) is not tight,... Driving Back to Basics Four months after James Welch rejoined YRC Worldwide as CEO, the scope of his plans for the ailing trucking giant... Polarizing Perspectives Perspectives, I've learned, are very much based on where you sit, so I was more than interested in what two... Preventing the Next Big Bang Maritime industry employers are working with longshore unions around the country to prevent potentially deadly refrigerated containers from Vietnam from... IMF Pushes Exports Egypt is hardly alone in its struggle to find a path to political transition and make reforms that are economically... Port Horizons Brighten In Egypt, the disruptions of the Arab Spring didn't just disrupt traffic in the congested streets of its ancient cities.... Cloudy Forecasts Short- and medium-term economic forecasts for all of the major countries in the Mideast have been revised downward months after... After the Spring Nine months after angry crowds brought down the administration of long-time dictator Hosni Mubarak, political and economic uncertainty hang heavily... Ripe for Inspection Fees Any broker, importer or other U.S. business that agreed eight years ago to be the agent of a foreign food... Financing Limits Transport Plans For transportation interests who believe the U.S. needs a long-term infrastructure strategy, prospects for funding are dimming. How will a... Capacity for Contracts If container lines really start parking ships in significant numbers, it may have more to do with 2012 than with... Load Factors Tumble The effect of the capacity glut on most U.S. trade lanes is clearly visible in the decline in load factors...

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
RCL still losing in tough Asian market Thai-based Asia-centric carrier, Regional Container Lines (RCL) incurred an operating loss of THB483 (USD15.7) million in the third quarter of the year, albeit ... K Line boosts South Korea/India coverage Tokyo-headquartered K Line is beefing up its South Korea/India coverage with the introduction of a new Kwangyang/Kaohsiung - West India Express (FIX) service ... TSA to raise rates on troubled transpac Members of the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) are to raise their freight rates in an emergency rate restoration in order to halt the slide of plummeting ... India's boxports ahead by 4% Seemingly bucking the consumer austerity-induced slowdown in global demand, India's 13 major ports increased container throughput in the six-months ending October ... Frankfurt terminal changes name Frankfurt Intermodal Terminal (FIT) has changed its name to Contargo Industriepark Frankfurt-Hochst. As made clear in Contargo's press statement, 'the ... Salvors readying for removal of Rena boxes DB Schenker starts rail service between UK and Poland DB Schenker has commenced a weekly block train service between Poland and the UK. The first train departed from Wroclaw on Tuesday evening November 8 and arrived ...

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Ultrapetrol sheds the red Felipe Menendez-led owner reverses third-quarter loss as revenue surge helps resurrect bottom line. Marfin eyes investments Andreas Vgenopoulos-led firm poised to pounce on "opportunities" in the Mediterranean following pact with yard group. NewLead pens rate revision Newest addition to Michael Zolotas-led owner's dry arsenal secures extended 16-year fix in exchange for reduced rate. Petrobras picks Deep Sea duo Brazilian behemoth poised to splash $100m on a pair of Oslo-listed offshore owner's anchor-handlers. DVB to beat the gloom German bank says its results will meet the mark this year despite shipping and banking woe. Rickmers unveils new CFO German giant's finance boss says new sources of cash will be essential for owner to remain active amid market turbulence. ICG fails to impress Earning power weaker in what is key business quarter for Irish ferry operator. Star wins another round Oslo-listed owner takes another step in pursuit of $16.5m damages payment from Russian charter. Esco back in black Tschudi-owned multipurpose operator reveals small 2010 profit, after winning compensation for charter termination. Genmar battles shot clock Jewel of Georgiopoulos empire secures key waiver extension as Moelis & Co and Randee Day join fight to stay afloat. GSL spills less red ink A tough market and higher costs bear down on Ian Webber-led shipowner's bottom line. Citi sounds dry cargo alarm Shipping boss Michael Parker sees two or three years of pain for the bulk market. Double sting for Scorpio Emanuele Lauro-led owner sees red in a quarter hindered by seasonal weakness and macro-economic troubles.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
PO Shipping adds new TP loop Unions blast MarAd, Matsuda Four U.S. maritime unions say the Maritime Administration and its leader David Matsuda should be "ashamed of itself" for issuing a report comparing U.S. and foreign-flag ship operating costs without seeking their input. MSC starts matchback system in Belgium Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s Belgian branch has set up a new system to encourage inland matchbacks of its containers allowing importers, exporters and truckers to round-trip into Antwerp. TSA seeks interim $400 per FEU min. Five lines rationalize Asia/Mexico-WCSA capacity Waiting for confirmation from Hamburg Sud that these are the services are involved CKYH pull East Coast via Suez loop Lines suspend Asia-Americas round-world loop

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
IFO prices firm in Fujairah Deliveries in Cape Town available for supply between November 17-28 November. Svitzer develops ECOtug New type of harbour tug that consumes less fuels, spills less oil and is more maneuverable than other tugs will be delivered in December. Prices mixed in Rotterdam Buyers left wonder what is supporting the market, player tells Bunkerworld. CMF product 'within 3.50% sulphur limit' Supplier complying with 2012 sulphur cap. IMO mandatory GHG measures to cut billions from fuel bills Study of EEDI and SEEMP effect predicts 13% CO2 reduction by 2020 and 39% by 2050 compared with BAU scenario, but still with net growth. Decline in bunker volumes continues Japanese bunker sales 18% down year-on-year. Drive for fuel-efficient, less polluting engines boosts shipyards US shipyard says government incentives have been 'a shot in the arm.' Bunker prices generally firming in Asia Demand mixed at major Asian bunker hubs on Monday, traders say. TSA members to raise rates to halt losses Says correction is both 'imperative and overdue'. Singapore's October bunker sales down Fall in sales volumes in line with slow global trade, say players. Maersk orders second generation exhaust gas system Exhaust gas system compatible with different types of bunker fuels, says MAN Diesel. BIMCO adds new bunker clauses for time charter parties New clauses to address importance of bunker issues and minimise risk of bunker disputes, says BIMCO. Salvors to remove last of bunkers from grounded box ship Work will continue for 'some time' to ensure all accessible oil is removed from Rena, says Maritime New Zealand.

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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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