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BRIEFS

December 15, 2011

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*Shipping News* US west coast port operations back to normal Police in Baltimore evicted anti-Wall Street protesters on Tuesday and operations returned to normal at west coast ports a day after a series of marches that disrupted operations at several terminals. TUI to sell Hapag-Lloyd stake to majority owner TUI AG, the German owner of Europe's largest travel company, said its executive board resolved to sell most of its stake in the Hapag-Lloyd AG container-shipping business to majority owner Albert Ballin. Strike at Western Australia port delays mineral exports Iluka Resources Ltd, the world's biggest zircon producer, delayed an export shipment and may postpone two more because of strike action at Bunbury Port in Western Australia. United Maritime exploring sale: sources

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October west coast import box volume off 5.5pc - east coast down 2.4pc Occupy crowd closes Oakland, Portland terminals, but LA-LB work fully Idle tonnage to surpass 500,000 a million TEU by January: Alphaliner MSC adds Savannah to Golden Gate Asia-US east coast loop via Suez Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce conducts Guangdong study mission China's 11-month rail cargo volume rises 8pc to 3.59 billion tonnes Southwest China to build another expressway to Beibu Gulf marine gateway AADA raises bunker surcharge for cargo from east Asia to Oz from Jan 14 Hapag-Lloyd new fleet ships will be equipped with BASSnet software DB Schenker Logistics, Khimji Ramdas set up joint venture in Oman Indonesia to spend US$200 billion to upgrade ports, roads and bridges Wuhan airport November international cargo volume rockets 258pc Frankfurt names AirBridgeCargo 'Best Cargo Performer' for 3rd year United Airlines to start Washington to Doha, Qatar service

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Pace of vessel deliveries overwhelming tanker sector, say analysts SCI to fall short of vessel acquisition target UN climate change meet moots carbon tax scheme for shipping Basmati exports to 3 African nations okayed Marine products exports surge 23 pc in April-Sept. Cochin Port to refrain from raising tariff for 3 years Govt may finalise spot for Andhra port project soon Major Ports seen needing policy boost Ports & carriers united on need to weigh loaded containers IATA warns EU emission tax could spark off trade war Interest on foreign loans not taxable, rules AAR RBI likely to leave CRR, policy rates unchanged SEZ developers demand tax waiver at consultation meet

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Chinese to build Ethiopian railway infrastructure The Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) and the China Railway Group (CREC) have concluded a USD 1 billion deal to build railway infrastructure in Ethiopia. CREC will build a new ra... Asiana starts Seoul-Da Nang service South Korea's Asiana Airlines now offers twice-weekly services between Seoul Incheon and Da Nang (central Vietnam). The connection is scheduled to operate until 25 February 2012. WISAG investing in safety and expanding The Frankfurt-based company WISAG Cargo Service Holding & Co is investing in airfreight safety in Germany with new X-ray equipment in Münster/Osnabrück and Berlin. With the ope... ProRail becomes part of Express-Interfracht Pro Rail has merged with Express-Interfracht. ProRail Internationale Speditionsgesellschaft was previously a subsidiary of the Rail Cargo Austria Group and specialised in railfreig... Nooteboom Trailer Service opens first German service centre Toscon Trailer Service in Bochum is joining forces with Nooteboom as a new service location. While Nooteboom oversees special transporters, Toscon carries out services for the norm... Daimler North America delivers 1,000th natural gas truck The delivery of the 1,000th Freightliner natural gas vehicle underlines the acceptance of green technologies by customers of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) and makes the compa... K Line launches North China-Vietnam container slots Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K Line) has added a weekly service called Jaseco-V from northern China to Ho Chi Minh as a slot operator. The port rotation is Xingang, Dalian, Qingdao, ... 14,000 teu vessel calls at Hamburg on maiden voyage The 14,000 teu "CSCL Mars" was one of the exceptionally large ships which call at the port of Hamburg ever more frequently. The 366 m long and 55 m wide unit called early... Panalpina appoints regional chief executives Marco Gadola, CFO of Panalpina for several years, has been appointed regional chief executive officer (RCEO) for the Asia-Pacific area, and Volker Böhringer has been named as RCEO ... Goodman Group names logistics fund director The Goodman Group has named Emmanuel Van der Stichele as the director of its Goodman European Logistics Fonds (GELF). Van der Stichele will be in charge of strategy, management and... Cargolux confirms executives' guilty plea in US case Cargolux Airlines International has confirmed that its special advisor Ulrich Ogiermann and its senior sales and marketing vice-president Robert Van de Weg have entered into a plea... Ethiopian Airlines joins Star Alliance The Star Alliance welcomed Ethiopian Airlines as the third African carrier in a ceremony held at Addis Ababa's Bole airport recently. The alliance's network in Africa now covers Ea... DB Schenker Rail improving Germany-Poland links DB Schenker Rail now offers container transport from the seaports of Hamburg and Bremerhaven to Poland. Trains from the German ports drive to a new hub in Gadki, near Poznan, where... TNT Express selling Indian road network TNT Express has found a buyer for its loss-making domestic road network in India, with the Hoofddorp-based Dutch company seeking to withdraw from national activities and focus more... Brenntag expanding Chemical distributor Brenntag Specialties Europe has been named as Colonial Chemical's sole distributor in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. The a... Amytrans carries heavy equipment from South Korea to Vietnam Amytrans Corp Vietnam, member of the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) network, arranged for heavy and outsized oil and gas equipment to be moved by chartered ocean vessel from B...

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Vigor announces "build in Washington" team for ferry Lease sale attracts $337.6 million in high bids Peter Noble elected President of SNAME FSG books ConRo ferry order from Canadian customer Fjord 1 names world's largest gas-fueled ferry Rolls-Royce to design and equip two Island Offshore PSVs IHC Merwede books orders worth €200 for advanced vessels and equipment

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Freight transport services index falls during month of October Alaska Airlines bringing back Portland to Long Beach service Trucking association announces death of U.S. Xpress founder/ATA chairman Vancouver Fraser Port Authority taps Marcella Szel as vice chair Evergreen Lines plans to boost Far East/India to Europe rates

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Charter deal reveals pessimism over panamax market rate rebound Diana Shipping charters newly acquired panamax for $12,900 to EDF trading EXCLUSIVE: Slimmed-down CSAV 'here to stay' Chief executive pledges no more disruptive behaviour at Chilean line Doomed to stay with trucks US coastal shipping is still a non-starter RSPB hails Habitats Directive review But takes a different line to the ports lobby IMO has shown unanimity on piracy International maritime community understands that complex problem cannot be resolved easily New bid aims to stabilise the eurozone With financial problems far from resolved, the latest emergency summit buys more time Pressure mounts on Asia-Europe box trade Declining rates responsible for most operators falling back into the red Transatlantic freight rates to hold steady in 2012 Analysts expect few shocks, despite a difficult year ahead EU moves to rescue eurozone will slow world growth Global economy is fragile, president warns Luksic family eyes alliance for CSAV New boss insists sale is not on the cards, but search is on for strategic partnership Dubai strives to make its own maritime mark Among the glitzy architecture and high-rise buildings, the city also has a thriving maritime industry and expanding ship design capabilities Insurers will push Yemeni coastguards out of market Shipowners will no longer be able to take the cheapest option to secure premium discounts FSG wins con-ro ferry order Flensburg yard to start work on low-CO2 vessel in October 2012 Tui keeps its options open in planned sale of Hapag-Lloyd Talks planned with other investors in addition to Albert Ballin Consortium Singapore halves box volume growth As Chinese ports see growth accelerate Spate of short period charters fails to ignite boxship market Idle fleet grows amid stubbornly low demand General Maritime faces its creditors at crucial bankruptcy hearing Nordea offers to park company cash in New York branch to sidestep US Trustee's concerns Ocean Tankers sees another ship forced to go under the hammer Auction of Vasi set for January, after arrest by bank Stronger growth predicted for Australian coal and ore trade Government forecast adds 75 capesize loads to coming fiscal year Berlian Laju Tankers could face liquidity woes in 2012 Fitch downgrade reflects BLT's struggle to refinance notes coming due in September next year Hull in bid to build wind turbines ABP hopes for approval of £100m Siemens manufacturing facility to boost region ACTA given 'stable' outlook Ratings agency says railfreight link-manager can rely on financial support from two ports No holds barred Report into Cosco Hong Kong collision makes uneasy reading for Chinese shipowner Sobrena placed in receivership Questions over France's future in merchant navy repairs

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
131 seized in Med migrant smuggling cases AUTHORITIES have seized 131 people suspect in the smuggling of migrants in the Mediterranean Fog suspected in ship collision FOG COULD have contributed to a collision that closed part of the Houston Ship Channel, officials told Fairplay today Erck Rickmers and Komrowski plan JV LOW RETURNS and a shortage of bank lending has prompted Hamburg shipowners Erck Rickmers and Komrowski to combine ship management units Something fishy here THE KREMLIN'S competition watchdog has found that import cargoes of Norwegian salmon, trout and other fish products have been illegally curbed Ilios Shipping fined $2M GREEK shipowner Ilios Shipping has pleaded guilty in the US to illegally dumping bilge waste and obstructing justice Evergreen adding VMI loop in Asia EVERGREEN Line is launching a weekly Vietnam/Malaysia/Indonesia service in mid-December Rouen dredging approved ROUEN has received approval from regional authorities to begin a €185M ($240.34M) scheme to deepen its River Seine access channel Capesizes seen buoyed above $20,000/day SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers are likely to stay above $20,000 per day in 1Q12 on the back of low iron ore prices and demand for coal for heating, BIMCO predicted today Seadrill and Sapura set up PLSV venture SEADRILL said today it plans to join with Sapura Crest Petroleum of Brazil to set up a venture to operate three pipe-laying support vessels Charterers shift focus from Christmas trees BROKERS told Fairplay today Capesize bulker charterers have covered their holiday needs and are now fixing voyages for January Queensland allocates port land QUEENSLAND'S government today announced the allocation of land for a new A$10Bn ($10Bn) coal port south of Mackay China bulker snarls worsen SNARLS are getting worse in Chinese drybulk ports, with Capesize queues more than doubling in Rizhao alone Fairstar signs bridge loan FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport said today it has signed a $30M bridge loan facility accord with Bank of China SOBRENA put into receivership LEADING French ship repairer SOBRENA has been put into receivership by the commercial court in Brest Scrap price slump sparks fewer demolitions LOWER scrap prices resulted in year-to-date lows in ship demolitions in October, as Bangladeshi yards remain out of action

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
STB to Rule on UP Hazmat Requirements The Surface Transportation Board is launching a formal proceeding examining a dispute between the Union Pacific Railroad and chemical companies... Rickmers, Komrowski Plan to Merge Leading German charter container ship owners Erck Rickmers and Komrowski today unveiled plans for a merger, creating the nation's biggest... MSC-CMA CGM Pact Doesn't Herald Mergers, Alphaliner Says The consolidation of services that Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM announced on Dec. 1 does not herald a new... DOT Freight Index Down 0.2 Percent in October The amount of freight carried by for-hire transportation carriers fell 0.2 percent in October, ending a streak of four consecutive... China to Impose Duties on US-Built Autos China plans to impose anti-dumping duties on some vehicles imported from the U.S. after failing to block a U.S.-imposed tariff... Leipzig-Halle Airport Cargo Soars 14.9 Percent Leipzig-Halle airport boosted freight traffic by 14.9 percent in the first 11 months of 2011, helping Germany's second largest cargo... Qatar Airways Adds Capacity to Booming Chongqing Qatar Airways is adding capacity to Chongqing, where growing electronics manufacturing is fueling an industrial boom, amid a broader expansion... APL to Impose Asia-Europe Peak Surcharge Singapore-based container carrier APL is imposing a peak-season surcharge on westbound trade from Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean....

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Vallarpadam dredging: work in progress Post-panamax boxship-accommodating dredging work at the DP World Cochin box terminal, Vallarpadam, which is designated to be India's transhipment hub, is still ... OOCL boost Oceania/NZ coverage with new partnership CMA CGM has announced that it will enter into partnership with OOCL on its ANZEX service deployed on the New Zealand to Far East trade from the end of this month. ... MSC to offer direct FE/ECSA link Geneva-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) is strengthening its position in the Asia/east coast South America (ECSA) trade and at the same time deepening ... Halal logistics research to be stepped up The rising demand for halal logistics chains combined with the challenges of delivering such services on a consistent and effective basis has led the Malaysia Institute ... TPT posts productivity rises in several ports Durban-based Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), which has often been criticised for its poor levels of service and inferior productivity levels, has released data that ... IMO clarifies its intentions on a carbon tax Since outlining the progress made at the United Nation's Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) in Durban, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has confirmed ... INTTRA inks alliance with logistics software provider Kewill New Jersey-headquartered e-commerce provider INTTRA has struck an alliance with Kewill, a major supplier of software solutions that simplify global trade and logistics, ... Maersk to resurrect its CRX link Maersk Line will relaunch its dedicated CRX (Central America/Caribbean - Europe) service in January and has said that it is being put on a 'standalone footing for ... Charter ships take the pain Of the 210 boxships currently laid-up, just over 150 are non-operating owner [NOO] controlled, with little or no chance of fixing this side of the New Year against ... Canada jumps Kyoto ship Just days after the Durban climate change COP-17 summit agreed to extend the Kyoto Protocol and to discuss a new legally-binding pact to cover all major emitters ... GL teams up with IHIMU for 13,000TEU LNG research Germanischer Lloyd (GL) and IHI Marine United (IHIMU) have joined forces to study the possibility of running a 13,000TEU container vessel on LNG. GL has already ...

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Prosafe pens floatel Oslo-listed offshore contractor talks up market outlook as it sails to Lion City with $350m deal to build accommodation rig. CMB bets big on 'little' bulkers Forecasts in the handysize arena look promising as Bocimar affiliate backs deal to build up to ten bulkers in China. New superpower confirmed Komrowski and Erck Rickmers admit merger which forms Germany's largest shipping company by fleet capacity. Sevan in the hot seat Teekay-backed FPSO specialist faces fines as securities regulators cry foul over delayed disclosure of "inside information". Flensburger wins con-ro German yard gets Christmas bonus with new order for versatile vessel from Canada. NNA secures DVB bankroll Capital crunch fails to derail expansion scheme as Angeliki Frangou-backed tanker owner funds newbuilds with $51m loan. Russotti wins photo poll D'Amico Tankers snapper ends up clear winner in TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year competition. Kencana in the money Malaysian offshore services company sees profit surge as agreement on SapuraCrest merger looms. Breaking delay for Bangladesh Demolition hiatus looks set to continue after Supreme Court asks government to re-draw new rules on safe, green yard operations. SBM clinches FPSO charter Dutch owner plans major overhaul of ageing unit before it embarks on a long-term deal. Seadrill eyes Brazilian booty John Fredriksen's drilling company plans Sao Paulo IPO for Brazilian arm only 10 months after another spin-off was listed in Oslo.

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DECEMBER 14, 2011
Hong Kong exploring regional ECA Discussions started with Guangdong, Shenzhen and Macao on regional cooperation initiatives to reducing marine emissions. OPEC to maintain output levels 'Decision introduces some downside risk to oil prices,'says analyst, but reactions are mixed. Tight avails in Fujairah Strong demand in Middle East hub. Bunker prices firming in Europe Weak demand in several ports. Calls to extend use of pilots in Gibraltar 'We have to consider all the possible ramifications,' says Director of Maritime Affairs. First LNG-fuelled bunker tanker 'heralds new era of cleaner shipping' Lloyd's Register has helped convert dual-fuel regulations for seagoing vessels into inland shipping rules and reports 'strong interest'. Japanese bunker sales down year-on-year Sources point to sluggish global economy and impact of slow-steaming. World's largest LNG powered ferry to begin operations Naming ceremony marks 'great day for the environment'. Aegean 'critical' supplier to troubled Genmar Genmar defends $2.7 million payment made to the marine fuel supplier following objection from unsecured creditors. Asian IFO prices firming mid-week Mixed demand at key Asian bunkering hubs on Wednesday. 'Significant rise' in bunker costs hits Hapag-Lloyd The company contributed losses of $2.6 million to parent group TUI's fiscal year result. Saudi Aramco offers three fuel oil cargoes Offers made amid signs of easing market, traders say. Tech firm launches dual-fuel engine room simulator Provides training on potential energy savings, says Kongsberg Marine. 'Catastrophic' pollution risk from mega bulkers World's largest ore carrier poses safety threat, says Chinese Shipowners' Association. Western Japanese ports face tight bunker barge avails 'Most barges are booked to deliver fuels to power facilities.'

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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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