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BRIEFS

January 20, 2011

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*Shipping News* Boxship sector seen growing at slower speed Demand growth in the container shipping industry will slow in 2011 to nearly half of last year's double-digit expansion as strong consumer buying eases in emerging markets, industry specialists said. Container vessels slow down to save on fuel Container vessels are sailing at the slowest speeds in at least two years to save on fuel costs, driving up freight rates and the shares of shipbuilders. Baltic Index at two-year nadir on vessel build-up The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index BADI, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in nearly two years on Tuesday as a build up of vessels continued to weigh on larger capesizes. HK striving to comply with UN's Iran sanctions

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Hutchison spins off units in US$6 billion Singapore IPO bid Four-day French port strike underway, Hapag-Lloyd avoid France Long Beach volume up 25pc to 6.3 million TEU in 2010 Asia-Europe, transpac rate hikes absent as capacity surges CSAV box volume up 62pc, biggest gain on league table Environment biggest challenge line faces, says Maersk chief The Containership Company Shanghai mulls index rate tie up Long Beach approves Clean Truck provisions Infrastructure levels fall behind South America's growth Anti-pirate laser designed to hide ships in sun-like glare Singapore air cargo express hub to open next year ` Snow protest: Virgin refuses to pay landing fees at Heathrow Yemeni measures to lift air cargo ban to EU reviewed

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Conquest 2011 wins plaudits from trade Westports Malaysia appoints BSV Shipping Agencies as its marketing agent in India Over half of tea imports in 2010 came from Nepal Payment mechanism halts fuel export to Myanmar CoPT to redeploy 300 workers at CFS Maritime Agenda proposes SPV model for global port operations BoA gives more time to 20 SEZ developers to execute projects Exim Banks of India & Korea ink MoU on trade Export of wheat products may be banned FM told to focus on farm policies Import duty on oils may go RBI payment dictat on Iran may hit tea exports Three-fourths of indirect tax mop-up target achieved in 9 months World Bank backs green-growth agenda Anand Sinha appointed Dy Governor of RBI Plastivision 2011 begins today

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JANUARY 18, 2011
Logwin expanding in Kenya and South Africa The global logistics service provider Logwin has strengthened its presence on the African continent by opening its second location in Kenya in the city of Mombasa and expanding its... SGS boosts earnings in business year 2010 Société Générale de Surveillance (SGS), the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company based in Geneva (Switzerland), boosted its profit by 3.9% to... LG Electronics UK extends contract with Norbert Dentressangle LG Electronics UK Ltd has renewed its contract with the French logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle (ND) for a further three years. Originally appointed by LG Elec... Ostwind to remain a Transinvest Group product Transinvest president Werner Albrecht recently stated that the Ostwind container blocktrain will remain a Transrail product, despite media reports to the contrary. The... Hudong-Zhonghua to build LNG carriers for MOL and Exxon Exxon Mobil Corporation (ExxonMobil) and the Japanese shipping company MOL recently announced that they have selected the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding Group (Hudong), a subsidiary ... MOL launches new direct Vietnam to North Europe service The "MOL Precision", operated by the Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K Lines (MOL), recently made its maiden call at Tan Cang-Cai Mep international terminal (TC... Duisport share transaction: opportunity for modal shift The port authorities of Antwerp, Rotterdam and Amsterdam (ARA ports) are discussing a joint response to the proposed sale of shares in the port of Duisburg by the German central go... Barloworld Logistics Middle East appoints new managing director Barloworld Logistics has appointed Sean Bradley as managing director - Middle East. Bradley began his career in Kuwait in 1979 and brings more than 27 years of supply chain experie...

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JANUARY 19, 2011
Overhaul of offshore energy regulation and management continues $17.33 million more for repairs to LHD 1 Mother ship design for deepwater offshore wind farms ABS makes management changes AIDA ship order gives Siemens something to smile about Paris MOU warns on tanker damage stability problems Hyundai Heavy books drillship orders from Noble

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JANUARY 19, 2011
New cargo volume record set at Port of Seattle in 2010 Boeing confirms $19 billion aircraft deal with China Grays Harbor Port Commision looking at viewing tower options Trucking association boss sends letter to President Obama Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics plans development for Jurong Port

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JANUARY 19, 2011
Chinese deals keep VLCC rates level Market expected to stay 'fairly flat' due to number of available ships Mid-sized boxships in new lay-up threat, warns MSC chairman Aponte says the arrivalof new larger tonnage could leave smaller containerships out of work Scorpio to add second crude tanker to fleet New York Stock Exchange-listed Scorpio Tankers is set to add its second crude tanker to its fleet of 10 owned vessels, reportedly purchasing the 2009-built, 113,043 dwt aframax Southern Spirit for $51m Aframax reported sold for $34m Egyptian Tanker Co has bought the 2001-built, 107,222 dwt aframax Opal Queen from Tsakos Energy Navigation at a reported price of $34m Opec oil production to rise by 5m bpd Crude oil production from the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries is projected to increase by 5m barrels per day over the next 20 years, reaching 40m bpd in 2030, according to international energy giant BP Aponte open to offers from prospective port investors Container carrier MSC ready to sell up to 49% stake in its global terminal business A unique capacity for organic growth With an existing comprehensive global network, world's second largest container line does not need to grow through acquisitions Aponte seeks investors for MSC's terminals business Container line keen to bring in outside investors to release equity MSC draws on family strengths to keep ahead In an exclusive interview, MSC founder Gianluigi Aponte talks about ship sizes, competition and why family-run businesses are still the best model Euronav puts faith in suezmax time charters Strategy to move vessels from spot market to long-term time charters will pay off Shell's Kopernicki sets March date for retirement Retirement will coincide with end of his presidency with UK Chamber of Shipping Diana Containerships makes Nasdaq debut Stock dips $0.25 to $13.75 early in trading Big may not be better Will boxship owners rush to place orders for 18,000 teu vessels? Valuing the yuan A yuan revaluation could provide a body blow to Chinese exports, to the detriment of the world's major box lines Swansea Dry Docks future secure New company to invest some £4m developing shiprepair and recycling facility Gladstone port set to resume coal handling Expecting first shipments of Australian coal from Blackwater rail system tomorrow Eitzen Maritime sells 1.8m shares Sale described as "repair issue" Berlin quells shipowners' hopes over state aid $6.7bn state-backed loan to be used solely for construction of offshore windparks Hellenic P&I club opens for ships up to 25,000 gt Mutual covered around 90 vessels for war risks in first year of business Fredriksen makes fresh bid for Tui board seat Hopes to reach deal ahead of group's annual general meeting in February St Petersburg stevedore group sees volumes rise Sea Port of Saint-Petersburg handled 5.2 % more freight in 2010 CSCL bullish on 2010 profits Predicts full-year profits to have increase significantly Trada Maritime seeks $105m In talks with banks over funds to finance capital expenditure Containerships to fit scrubber on one of its vessels Finnish shortsea operator inks contract with Wartsila to instal SOx scrubber Brisbane port returning to normal Port still partially closed but more ships are being allowed to berth Economic growth set to be slow but steady World Bank outlook says recovery will be moderate after bounceback of 2010, with emerging economies continuing to lead way US-China trade talks may prove crucial for shipping prospects Fast-growing Scorpio looks to profit from tanker trades Having more than tripled its fleet in less than a year, the New York listed tanker owner is boosting its earnings by putting ships in pools or selling them on for profit ING leads the way in offshore lending Dutch lender involved in eight deals worth $1.5bn in 2010, representing an 11% share of the top 10 lenders

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JANUARY 19, 2011
Four breakers reported killed in Bangladesh FOUR MEN were killed and another is reportedly in critical condition with burns as a result of an explosion at a Bangladeshi shipbreaking yard. Georgians arrest ship GEORGIAN authorities today reportedly arrested a Philippines-flagged general cargo ship on pollution charges. Charleston box volume rose by 17% during 2010 CONTAINER volumes in Charleston increased 17% year on year in 2010 because of improved shipping services and the US economic recovery. Arch doubles Pacific plan NYSE-LISTED Arch Coal has announced a high-volume agreement with Prince Rupert's Ridley Terminal, its second major move towards West Coast exports in the past week. Bremerhaven woos investors for offshore port BREMEN'S state government today outlined its offshore terminal proposal, targeted for opening in 2014. Russian grain trader sued RUSSIAN grain trader RosInterAgroservis is being sued for $20M by BNP Paribas according to Moscow commercial court filings. Kenya court extends inquiry on port figure KENYA'S High Court has reportedly extended an investigation of fraud allegations against former ports boss James Mulewa. Two die after collision TWO DANES were killed as a result of their fishing vessel's collision with a Swedish dry cargo coastal ship in the Kattegat about midnight, Danish and Swedish news reports said. UN arms inspectors begin Nigeria inquiry UN ARMS inspectors are reportedly in Lagos to inspect an arms cache shipped from Iran but seized at the port in October. Samudera buys box ship SINGAPORE-listed Samudera Shipping Line said it has bought one of its chartered-in box ships for $13.6M. Kyushu buys Indonesia LNG JAPAN'S Kyushu Electric Power reportedly said today it has agreed to buy 300,000 tonnes of LNG per year from Indonesia's Donggi-Senoro LNG for 13 years. Russian duty cut opposed inside Kremlin A PROPOSAL from the Russian energy ministry that would cut the export duty rate for crude by about 7% is opposed by the finance ministry, a bank report said today. Courage seeks IPO in HK HONG KONG'S drybulk carrier Courage Marine is seeking a listing in its home territory. Euronav turns it around EURONAV, the listed Belgian VLCC and Suezmax operator, said today it had turned 2009's net losses around to profits in 2010. Singapore seen as hub for Asian Pacific LNG ALREADY the world's bunkering hub, Singapore is also poised to benefit from shipping's shift to LNG as a cleaner source of marine fuel.

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JANUARY 19, 2011
Highway Officials Take Road Needs to Social Media The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials is tapping into social media to build support for more funding... Obama, Hu Stress Cooperation in U.S-China Issues President Obama and President Hu Jintao of China, opening a state visit in Washington amid growing complaints from U.S. exporters... Zim to Launch Tampa-Mexico Service Zim American Integrated Shipping is launching a direct container service between Mexico and Tampa, the Tampa Port Authority said Wednesday.... US-China Deals Include Transportation Sales Recent deals with China linked to this week's Washington visit by Chinese President Hu Jintao will generate more than $45... Truckload Capacity, Demand Index Drops 3.9 Percent Truckload demand is slackening in January, loosening freight capacity that tightened during the pre-holiday shipping season, according to Longbow Research. ... Channel Tunnel Truck Traffic Surges 42 Percent Groupe Eurotunnel, the operator of the undersea rail link between the UK and France, reported truck traffic surged 42 percent... Gabrielson, Schember to Receive Connie Awards Rick Gabrielson of Target and George Schember, vice president, corporate transportation and logistics at Cargill, will receive the first Connie... Thailand Delays Hazmat Insurance Requirement Thailand is delaying implementation of a new insurance requirement that had sent U.S. suppliers of chemicals and other hazardous materials... Container Ship Overcapacity to Last 12 Months, Report Says Ocean container carriers face overcapacity for at least another 12 months as the supply of new ships outpaces slowing cargo... Seattle Containers Surged; Tacoma Struggled in 2010 The Port of Seattle had a banner year in 2010, with containerized imports increasing 46.6 percent, containerized exports up 19.3... ABF Appeals Dismissal of YRC-Teamsters Lawsuit ABF Freight System is taking its legal challenge against concession agreements negotiated by YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters to the... Obama Orders Review of US Regulations President Obama ordered federal agencies to come up with plans in the next four months to review regulations already on... Alameda Corridor Slashes US Loan Request The Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority is slashing its request for a federal rail program loan to $83.7 million from an...

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JANUARY 19, 2011
ER Schiffahrt expects 'volatile' marine markets Tunisia posts further progress Rhine container hinterland blocked by barge-wreck China's HU begins 'most important' US visit San Pedro Bay ports end a record breaking 2010

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JANUARY 19, 2011
Seaspan plots raid Gerry Wang-led containership outfit sets the stage for public offering as ship acquisitions land in the crosshairs. ISC seizes PCTC pair Niels Johnsen's International Shipholding Corp mulls financing options in $64m raid on pure car/truck carriers. LDA tows giant FPSO Louis Dreyfus Armateurs' offshore wing secures work for trio of anchor-handlers as Total races to drill off Angola. Sonangol not Scorpio Angolan oil company and not New York-listed shipowner has bought Interorient tanker, TradeWinds is told. Davie courts cash trio Bankrupt Canadian shipbuilder seals another court extension as it fights to secure fresh funding options. Yard blast death toll rises Four men have now died and another has critical burns after an explosion on a tanker at a breakers yard in Bangladesh. Red ink for FSL Trust Singapore-listed outfit pushed to a loss by higher operating expenses and loan repayments. HK cracks down on IRISL Chinese territory aims to change rules swiftly to help US in its fight against Iranian owner and its affiliates. NorthLink charters ro-ro Scottish operator launching Clipper Racer on freight run to Orkney under new name. Subsea 7 in windfarm push Oslo-listed owner continues expansion with the launch of new renewable energy division. Genmar 'still short of cash' New York-listed owner's balance sheet remains stretched despite triple sale-and-leaseback deal, analysts say. Trada eyes loan deal Indonesian owner on bulker and tanker splurge lines up four banks as it seeks $105m for buys. Breakers die in blast Two men killed in huge explosion on vessel at shipyard in Sitakunda, Bangladesh.

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JANUARY 19, 2011
Hub opens Indianapolis, Milwaukee terminals Hub Group said it has opened new Comtrak intermodal terminals in Indianapolis, and Milwaukee. Hub's Comtrak Logistics subsidiary offers nationwide drayage and truckload services and now has 24 terminals. Chris Kravas, chief intermodal officer for ... Eno Transportation Foundation names president The Eno Transportation Foundation board has appointed Joshua L. Schank to president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 21. Schank, who succeeds Stephen Van Beek, directs the National Transportation Policy Project at the Bipartisan Policy C... Ryder closes deal on Carmenita Leasing Ryder System has completed its previously announced acquisition of nearly all assets of leasing and rental business Carmenita Leasing, based in Santa Fe Springs, Calif.The acquisition is expected to be accretive to earnings in 2011 and will operate... U.S.-flag Great Lakes '10 cargo up 33.4% The Lake Carriers' Association reported that U.S.-flag freighters plying the Great Lakes carried 88.7 million tons of dry bulk cargo in 2010, a 33.4 percent increase over 2009. However, these shipments were off nearly 10 percent from the industry's... Connie Awards to Gabrielson, Schember The Containerization & Intermodal Institute said it will present its Connie Award to Rick Gabrielson, director of international transportation for Target Corp., and George Schember, vice president of corporate transportation and logistics for Cargi... Nordana Med service to call Savannah Nordana said its U.S./Mediterranean service will begin making direct calls to the Port of Savannah. "Customer feedback has indicated that regular calls at the Port of Savannah will provide a valuable addition to the market we serve," said Bob Chick... ABS shuffles European management Classification society ABS has appointed Todd Grove to chief technology officer in an effort to strategically align technology resources and rule development initiatives among its operating divisions. He will report to ABS President and Chief Oper... GAO: Risk from ship jumpers could be reduced The U.S. Government Accountability Office said protection from foreign merchant seamen who might jump ship and enter the U.S. illegally could be improved.In a report , GAO said there is a discrepancy between records kept by the Coast Guard and Cus... Paris MoU finds some tankers threaten environment Preliminary results from the Paris Memorandum of Understanding on Port State Control Concentrated Inspection Campaign (CIC) on Tanker Damage Stability, carried out from Sept. 1 to Nov. 30, found 173 tankers, or 16.2 percent of the fleet, threaten t... 'Careful consideration to benefits and costs'

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JANUARY 19, 2011
Containerships to install scrubber Containerships Ltd Oy has signed a turnkey contract with Wärtsilä about retrofit of a W'rtsil' fresh water scrubber for the container vessel Containerships VII. This is Wärtsilä's first commercial marine Nordane sells tugs to Canada and Germany Nordane Shipping in Svendborg has sold two of their tugs to foreign buyers and thereby reduced the number of laid up units. Stevns Icecap which has been lying at Svendborg Two died in a collision with Swedish coaster Two Danish fishermen died after a collision with the Swedish coaster Vinga in Kattegat on a position near Gren'. Vinga hit the boat manned by two fishermen at midnight last

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JANUARY 19, 2011
GRM hikes 2011 oil price forecast Predicts steady upward creep for crude and trading hub oil product prices throughout 2011 and 2012. Fujairah prices rise In Durban, deliveries for distillates available from January 20-29. Rotterdam market firms Some suppliers 'fully booked'. Slow steaming could jeopardise meat exports New Zealand's frozen-lamb exporters would 'struggle to survive' if journey times to Europe were increased. Tanker operators stick with 'slow steaming' Savings in fuel consumption will 'improve the average daily time charter equivalent rates. Ship operator retrofits 'scrubbing system' Fresh water scrubber technology 'meets environmental and commercial requirements,' says operator. Asian bunker prices continue to climb mid-week 'Average' demand in key Asian bunker ports, says traders. Study predicts 200 LNG bunker operations in SEA by 2020 Container feeders or passenger ferries may be the first to use LNG as fuel in Southeast Asia, says DNV. DNV partners with Drydocks World on LNG use Agreement to target future conversions of vessels powered by conventional fuels to LNG. Japan bonded bunker sales rise 8% in November 'Healthy' bunker fuel demand in November due to lack of spot offers in South Korea, traders say. Chinese domestic bunker supplier acquires vessels Qinhuangdao Haixing Marine Bunker Supply to launch two 590 dwt bunker barges in April. DNV unveils remaining stakeholders in LNG study Oil majors, shipping companies, ship builder, gas supplier and Singapore port authority involved in feasibility study.

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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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