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BRIEFS

July 22, 2011

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*Shipping News* Panamax rates to rebound slightly next week Rates for panamax dry bulk carriers on key Asian freight routes are expected to rebound slightly over the next week as intra-Asia coal activity drives a short-term recovery. Giant iron ore carrier will go to China: Vale Vale SA, the Brazilian miner building a fleet of the world's largest iron-ore carriers, said the first of its new vessels will go to China after being diverted to Italy on its maiden voyage.

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Maersk delays Far East-US east coast peak season surcharge until August NYK upgrades SWAX loop with new partners, adds Xiamen, Port Kelang calls 'K' Line launches weekly West Africa Express service with Singapore call Reefer trucks exempted from US$41 Hong Kong 3-minute vehicle idling fines China opposes UN environmental rules compelling use of bigger, slower ships Fesco increases container volume 46pc to 214,000 TEU in first half APL imposes congestion surcharge at Mumbai's Nhava Sheva terminal CSCL assigns its 14,074-TEU newbuilding to Asia-Europe trade lane Zhongshan river port to build five 5,000-tonne berths Guangzhou and Yingkou sign inter-port cooperation agreement China earmarks more than US$21.6 billion for transport infrastructure Matson rebrands, combining its three logistics divisions into one Fedex Trade Networks now offers three distinct ocean freight services DHL offers Shanghai to Seattle direct less-than-container loads US container barge shipping 'needs federal backing' to make modal shift 'K' Line's maritime academy Tokyo session deals with sensing danger BMI: Chinese railways stand to take market share from air cargo carriers IATA confidence survey shows widespread belief a recovery is ahead Hainan Airlines enters Turkish cargo market with Istanbul's ACT Airlines Turkish Cargo provides weekly Istanbul-Budapest air freighter service

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China prohibits foreign lines from offering cross-strait shipping from next year Drewry & Cleartrades container index to launch in September EU proposes steep maximum sulphur limit cuts for shipping Private equity emerging as an option in shipping South Korean yards secure most shipbuilding orders in H1 2011 Cashew exports plunge due to growing domestic demand Fieo welcomes move to permit rice exports Govt does a volte-face on wheat exports JNPT invites consultancy proposals for fifth box terminal Tender for Diamond Harbour box terminal to be issued today Govt cuts GDP growth projection to 8.6 pc for FY12 EEPC India organising seminar on doing business with Canada in Ahmedabad

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JULY 21, 2011
Aegean Marine Petroleum launches physical supply ops in Panama Petrobras oil and gas output increases over last year Drydocks World delivers anchor handler Court approves sale of Davie Yards' assets to Upper Lakes Group Port state control authorities plan crackdown on ships' structural safety Polarcus secures $410 million bank facility

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JULY 21, 2011
Port of Tacoma celebrates opening of Hylebos Creek habitat area Carriers plan service upgrade for West Africa express run Change of command tomorrow for Coast Guard Air Station North Bend Genco Shipping & Trading adds Handysize vessel to fleet Panama Canal Authority inks new MOU with Port Tampa

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JULY 21, 2011
Political tension keeps Asia's anti-piracy efforts on back burner Shift from robbery to vessel hijackings is rising in South China Sea but international disputes could see owners and operators without adequate naval support Middle East-Japan naphtha arbitrage window pushes up LR tanker demand Time charter equivalent earnings for long range tankers shipping Middle Eastern naphtha to Asia have pushed up this week as the cost of importing the product into Japan dropped lower than the domestic price, spurring greater demand for product tankers to ship the cargo to the Pacific trading region IEA opts not to go ahead with additional stocks release The 60m barrels let into the market in June have been sufficient to fill the gap created by Libyan oil disruption, according to the energy agency Chinese coal import volumes fall by 12% Chinese coal import volumes were down almost 12% in the first half of 2011 compared to the same period of last year, with a total 70.5m tonnes taken in by the commodity-hungry Asian country between January and June Venezuelan crude up 80% China's imports of Venezuelan crude oil rocketed 80% in the first half of 2011 to hit 6.4m tonnes, making it the Asian country's fifth-largest source of crude this year and providing greater numbers of longhaul tanker voyages DP World targets Africa growth Port operator aims to build long-term 'win-win' partnerships with governments Africa emerges as a magnet for investment Development of infrastructure and gateway ports will boost intra-Africa business BHP's Petrohawk deal demonstrates major interest in North American shale There is still no explicit link to the theme of the US as a gas exporter, but in Canada the picture is much clearer Pacific Drilling seals Total Nigeria contract Letter of award for drillship Pacific Scirocco is converted into one-year deal with optional periods stetching four years out Equipment choice pays off for drillship operators In the wake of the Macondo oil spill, high-specification credentials have become an important differentiator Feeder operators furious at Hong Kong port congestion Government and terminal operators asked to intervene over delays lasting up to a week Hansa Heavy Lift already looking for acquisitions Survivor from the ashes of crashed Beluga says it is financially stronger than rivals Nato rejected plea for extra counterpiracy ships, says Mitropoulos Outgoing IMO secretary-general reviews first six months of action plan to tackle pirate menace Eredene's India box hub 'will open' in 2013 despite debt finance delays Negotiations with bank taking longer due to tighter credit conditions, says chief executive Central America could rival China as trade powerhouse Opening of the Panama Canal's third set of locks in 2014 likely to shake up shipping and freight distribution service patterns Hands off our ports Consultation on the new sale guidelines for major trust ports in the UK has closed. A 'hands off' approach from government could enable the private sector to boost productivity in this vital sector Grimaldi appeals to Brussels over mystery Tunis delays Ro-ro operator rejigs calls of new freight service at 'congested' port International Group approved security providers lists do not exist IG is reviewing maritime security contracts to check that the terms of such contracts do not infringe or potentially infringe cover or the entitlement to pool claims Hot air about hurricanes will not save product tanker owners Hopes of a boost for European gasoline exports to the US look misplaced Cruise lobby warns Greece to sort out industrial strife Seafarers could follow taxi drivers in visiting misery on passengers, jeopardising country's cruise hub ambitions Rosalie Balkin to be IMO deputy Director of legal affairs to be officially appointment tomorrow Norway's legal framework Norwegian owners now know exactly where they stand if they wish to defend themselves against piracy One system, two countries The long-term solutions to the challenges facing Hong Kong's port operators will ultimately require government involvement German owners step up pressure for armed piracy protection Protection of crew members on German vessels is a state matter, says shipowners' association Are you going to win at Asia's most prestigious shipping awards? Lloyd's List Awards Asia 2011 Keppel Offshore & Marine first-half profits rise Rig builder pulls in record $6.1bn in new orders and says FPSO vessels to be growth driver Aegean to buy back up to 2m shares Move underlines 'strong confidence' after bunkering specialist sees stock price fall Nautilus puts seal on IPO Blank cheque company has 19 months to cement transaction after raising $48m in 'very tough' conditions for shipping listings

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JULY 21, 2011
IEA fallout extended THE IEA disclosed today that only a small fraction of its emergency oil release has actually hit the market, suggesting that negative impact on tanker rates has just begun Rig unit boosts Keppel SINGAPORE's Keppel said today the corporation's net profits for 2Q2011 were S$425.23M ($350.42M), down 2.6% year on year Mariners say EC study failed AN EC-appointed panel was accused today of lacking the resolve to propose substantive solutions to Europe's shortage of skilled seafarers Argentine citrus cleared to China ARGENTINA'S citrus sector has gained shipping access to China through its southern ports because of a new trade accords, IHS Global Insight reported today Strife knocked Le Havre's cargo figures LE HAVRE'S first-half box throughput sank 12.8% year on year as the port suffered a sharp transhipment drop India to aid Lanka port repair INDIA'S government has pledged grants and soft loans to rebuild Sri Lanka's northern Kankesanturai port, which was damaged during the civil war Lim: go big, get stuck PACIFIC Shipping Trust CEO Lim Sim Keat told Fairplay today he is unlikely to acquire ultra-large container ships, even though the group is seeking acquisitions Sicily LNG terminal cleared ITALY'S top administrative court has overturned an earlier ruling barring construction of an LNG regasification terminal in Sicily, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Chappell sounds tanker alert THE TANKER trough will be deeper and longer than previously feared, Evercore analyst Jon Chappell has warned Iraq contracts product tanker shipments IRAQ HAS awarded a gasoline import contract to leading tanker groups, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Korean yards trump China SOUTH Korea has wrested back its crown as the biggest shipbuilding nation from China, according to new order figures for 1H2011 $1Bn LNG terminal planned in India PETRONET LNG has unveiled plans to build a $1Bn terminal on India's East Coast DHT extends Saga offer DHT HOLDINGS, the US-listed bulk shipping group based in Jersey, is extending the acceptance period of its offer for shares in Saga Tankers IACS to restore EU tie IACS IS restoring its presence at the EU after a gap of nearly two years Capesizes becalmed BROKERS told Fairplay today the next four weeks are expected to be quiet for Capesizes, with ore shipments dropping amid manoeuvring by Australian miners and Brazilian charterers

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JULY 21, 2011
Toohey Tapped as Waterway Council CEO The Waterways Council picked Mike Toohey, a former assistant secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation, to be the... LaHood Warns of FAA Shutdown Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood repeated his warning that 4,000 Federal Aviation Administration employees will be furloughed Friday night if the... Trac Builds M&R Coverage Into Chassis Contracts Trac Intermodal, which leases or rents 245,000 marine and domestic chassis to motor carriers throughout North America, is testing a... Halifax's Container Traffic Up 3.3 Percent The Port of Halifax, Nova Scotia, grew its container handling 3.3 percent year-over-year in the second quarter, as the... USA Truck Sales Up in Second Quarter USA Truck increased sales in the second quarter but its profit dropped $300,000 to $598,000, clipped by higher fuel costs... FTR Associates' Gross on East, West Coast Landing Seasonality Trends (Video) Larry Gross, senior consultant with FTR Associates, speaks with JOC's Peter Tirschwell on seasonality trends between East and Gulf Coast... USPS Reports $400 Million in Energy Savings The U.S. Postal Service says it saved more than $400 million in energy costs from 2007 to this year by streamlining... Welch Leaves Dynamex for 'New Venture' James L. Welch is resigning as CEO of Dynamex, leaving the former YRC executive free to rejoin the trucking company... Landstar's Profit Rises 21 Percent Landstar System increased its profit 21 percent to $29.6 million in the second quarter, as the truckload carrier group exercised... Swift Reports $19.6 Million Profit More freight and higher rates gave Swift Transportation a $19.6 million net profit in the second quarter, compared with a... OOCL Again Postpones Peak Season Surcharge OOCL told its customers it will once again delay its peak season surcharge in the eastbound Pacific trade for another... Short Lines Increase Ore, Chemical Loadings Short line railroads surveyed by RMI's RailConnect report had their strongest loadings of ore for all of 2011 in the... Union Pacific CEO Sees "Uncertainty" in Economy The CEO of Union Pacific Railroad says uncertainty among rail customers about the economy's direction makes it hard to predict,... IANA's Malloy on Rail's Challenges in New Chassis Regime (Video) Tom Malloy, vice president of Policy and Communications for IANA, sits down with JOC Editor Bill Mongelluzzo to discuss intermodal's... Japan's Trade Balance Back in Black Japan's trade balance swung back into the black in June amid growing signs of a recovery in exports hit hard... Werner Enterprises Profit Up 31 Percent Werner Enterprises increased its net profit 31 percent year-over-year to $27.5 million as revenue rose 11 percent to $515.9 million... Carriers Upgrade Far East-Africa VSA A four-liner consortium will upgrade their joint vessel-sharing agreement between the Far East and South and West Africa to a... Union Pacific Profit Rises 10 Percent Union Pacific Railroad reported a record profit of $785 million in the second quarter, a 10 percent year-over-year increase, as... Kuehne + Nagel Buys Dutch Perishable Forwarder Kuehne + Nagel expanded its perishable transportation and logistics network by buying J. van de Put Fresh Cargo Handling of... NS Completes Major Upgrades in Eight Days Norfolk Southern Railway in just eight days began and finished $16.2 million in upgrades to a southwestern Pennsylvania track that... Charleston Handles Record-Sized Container Ship The largest container ship to ever call the Port of Charleston, the MSC Bruxelles, docked at the... Delivery Wave to Add 448 Box Ships to Saturated Market Four hundred and forty-eight container ships with a combined capacity of 2.78 million 20-foot equivalent units are scheduled for delivery... DOT Wants Fierce TIGER Competition The federal government is gearing up for another round of TIGER funding for transportation projects, and the emphasis this year,... Marseille Container Traffic Slumps 9 Percent Container traffic at the port of Marseille shrunk 9 percent in the first half of 2011 from a year ago...

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JULY 21, 2011
More 'lies, damned lies and statistics' regarding cargo predictions? Asia/West Africa shuffles CSAV stemming the unsustainable rate tide MSC keeps everyone guessing in Antwerp Rotterdam extension progressing

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JULY 21, 2011
Demand dip draws drop Jefferies & Co slices capesize spot expectations amid warning there is no end in sight for dry-cargo woe. Dredging stall denial Dutch operator says that dredging activity at Mombasa is within area designated by contract. Pirates target Greek ship A Naf Shipping vessel is the second in 24 hours to be attacked by pirates in the southern Red Sea. Small is attractive for PST Singapore-listed PST looking to buy smaller bulkers and boxships, CEO Lim Sim Keat says. Meritz loses refund dispute Korean insurer ordered to return $32m to Jan de Nul after yard bankruptcy. Davie takeover cleared Judge allows sale of insolvent Canadian shipbuilder, putting it back in race for $35bn of government newbuilding contracts. Record orders for Keppel Growing demand for FPSOs and Brazil supply vessel prospects encourage Singapore offshore builder and shiprepairer. Slack quarter hurts HHI World's largest shipbuilder sees shares retreat following disappointing second quarter results. Polarcus bags big loan Dubai seismic shipowner taps DnB Nor and DVB for $410m of newbuilding finance. Bombed surveyor named Ship inspector killed by Yemeni car bomb identified as Brit David Mockett. Davie down to the wire Judge to rule on whether insolvent Canadian yard can bid for $35bn contract hours ahead of deadline. Guards save FRO tanker Armed security team force hasty retreat from pirates after attack on Frontline suezmax in the Red Sea. Mombasa strike threat Dockers' union at key Kenya port is threatening to bring the port to a standstill over government moves to privatise the facility. Bumi blossoms on debut Hassan Basma-led offshore owner was the hottest stock in town as it returned to the Kuala Lumpur exchange today. Yard worker killed 26-year-old Filipino sub-contractor dies at Hanjin's Philippines plant in forklift accident.

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JULY 21, 2011
'We had to protect our people' European Shippers opposes flat fuel levies The European Shippers Council said Wednesday it welcomes last week's agreement at the International Maritime Organization for new ships to meet mandatory energy efficiency standards. ESC said it "acknowledges the importance of climate change for ... NYK joins Asia/West Africa service NYK Line is joining a three-carrier consortium on a service linking Asia and West Africa, the lines said Thursday. In late August, NYK will join the China Shipping, "K" Line and Hapag-Lloyd WAX service as an operating partner. NYK will drop out of... Bengal Tiger Lines swaps Manila/Taiwan services Intra-Asia feeder specialist Bengal Tiger Lines (BTL) has switched Wan Hai-led services on which it participates between the Philippines and Taiwan, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The line was part of Wan Hai's ... Swissport names Hermann VP Swissport International, a provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has appointed Roman Hermann to executive vice president for business development, effective Oct. 1. He joins Swissport from ABB Asea Brown Boveri, where he has managed m... Union Pacific reports higher profit Union Pacific Corp.,in its second quarter resultsreported net profit of $785 million, 10 percent more than the $711 earned in same 2010 period. UP said revenue for the period ending June 30 was $4.6 billion, 16 percent more than the $4 billion rec... Averitt connects southern U.S., western Canada Cookeville, Tenn.-based Averitt Express has opened lanes between thousands of southern U.S. cities and western Canada with transit times as fast as next business day. The improved service times apply to shipments moving to and from all cities in Te... K + N acquires Dutch perishables firm Kuehne + Nagel has agreed to take over a Dutch perishable goods logistics company, the global freight forwarding and logistics company said Thursday. Subject to approval from competition authorities, K + N will acquire J. van de Put Fresh Cargo Han... LNG terminals look to reverse the flow With the explosive growth in natural gas production from U.S. shale formations, marine terminals originally built to receive tankers filled with liquefied natural gas from abroad are planning to build liquefaction plants so they can export LNG. Ch... Ports are outreach tools for U.S. export drive The U.S. Commerce Department's new partnership with the American Association of Port Authorities is designed to help spread the word about government assistance programs for companies interested in expanding to overseas markets but not sure how to...

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JULY 21, 2011
Slight fall in Fujairah fuel oil prices Double-digit jump for Durban distillate prices. Rotterdam prices soft Earliest delivery in Gibraltar July 27 onwards. Cockett ready to supply at French ports Range of French ports along the English Channel can be served by tankers used at company's UK bunker-only station. Aegean launches Panama operations Company has been preparing to start physical supply operations in both Cristobal and Balboa. Istanbul bunker volumes seen holding steady Sales in 2011 at similar volumes as in recent years, but suppliers 'working for almost zero profit'. Bunkering resumes in Cape Town "We're taking things on a day by day basis," player tells Bunkerworld. Bunker prices mixed across Asian ports Enquiries generally low across key Asian bunker ports. Lanka Marine performs second bunkering in Hambantota Supplies bunkers to charity ship MV Logos Hope via its bunker barge. EU supports LNG feasibility study with $14 million grant Study aimed at creating paper to help central stakeholders to develop an LNG bunkering framework. Dan-Bunkering names new accounts assistant Evelyn Lee Bee Jia appointed as accounts assistant for Singapore office. South China fuel oil volumes fall week-on-week Stocks fall 10,000 mt to around 1.94 million mt in the week ended July 20. 'Positive development' in LNG fuelled vessel market Order intakes were up 44% in the second quarter of this year from last year, says the Finnish engine manufacturer. Provision for bunker claims case puts FSL Trust in the red The trust posts net loss for the second quarter of 2011 largely due to the $2.5 million provision.

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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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