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BRIEFS

September 22, 2011

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*Shipping News* Tanker glut shrinks on demand A glut of supertankers seeking to load crude from ports and terminals in the Persian Gulf shrank amid speculation that demand for cargoes heading west may increase. Capesize rents fail to rally on vessel glut Rents for capesize ships that haul iron ore and coal may fail to sustain a rally because of a glut of vessels, according to Clarkson Research Services Ltd. S'pore is Britons' 3rd hottest cruise destination: poll BRITISH cruise-takers have named Singapore as their third favoured destination, alongside their perennial Mediterranean favourites, Barcelona and Rome. Tanker market players mulling mergers Dry bulk market weak till 2013

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Nhava Sheva congestion prompts Hapag-Lloyd to cut call, diverts to Mundra APL's volume up 8pc but revenue per FEU drops 20pc in four weeks Cosco, ship manager must pay US$44.4 million Frisco oil spill fine MISC scraps Far East calls on its intra-Asia Halal Express Panama pilot-ILWU pact raises spectre of inter-continental disruption InterManager votes for freedom of choice on armed guards to fight pirates Chongqing bonded port area transshipments to hit 60,000 TEU this year Greencarrier opens in Ningbo, Xiamen, looks to Dalian, Qingdao next Huanghua port begins building first container vessel berth Xinjiang plans to build 76,000 kilometre of highways in five years Maersk-Rickmers to provide US-flagged service for heavy lift cargo US truck index falls again, but export freight flows to LA-Long Beach Execs indicted for mail fraud, record manipulation exporting e-waste US to grant Indonesia US$600,000 for railway signal plan Shell tests new marine oil to cut costs in face of strict eco laws Air China Cargo launches Shanghai-Hong Kong service United Parcel Service to build an express service centre in Chongqing JAL cargo volume continued to fall in July - 56.5pc to 20,411 tons US House panel to re-think Senate vote cutting Missouri China hub prospects

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APM Terminals wins 2011 Global Safety Award Kottayam Port & Container Terminal to commence operations on October 18 NACFS seminar on opportunities & challenges in CFSs, ICDs today Nasik's Ojhar airport goes operational for air cargo services Govt lifts onion export ban, fixes MEP at $ 475/t IMF cuts Indias GDP forecast to 7.8 pc, expects US, Europe to slip back into recession India attracts FDI worth $ 13.44 bn in Q1 Rate hikes wont be passed on Upgrading by producers may make India net steel exporter

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Boeing delivers fifth Globemaster to RAAF Boeing last week delivered Australia's fifth C-17 Globemaster III airlifter to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during a ceremony at the C-17 programme's final assembly facili... British government and Russian Railways to cooperate The Russian Railways and the British government have signed a memorandum of understanding which envisages cooperation in the upgrading of railway stations in Russia between 2013 an... Europorte and Trenitalia in partnership The Italian rail operator Trenitalia and Europorte, part of the Eurotunnel Group, have concluded an agreement establishing an international railfreight link between France and Ital... Halfords Autocentres joins 1link Service Network Halfords Autocentres has signed up to the 1link Service Network as a supplier of service and maintenance for light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 t. The company, which has 244 centr... First Japanese open-skies deal with non-Asian country Japan and Canada last week concluded bilateral talks in Vancouver which will liberalise air traffic between the two countries. The open-skies agreement is due to come into effect i... Iata predicts tough airfreight future The International Air Transport Association has released a new industrial forecast, based on the fact that airfreight has stagnated since the start of the year. Iata slashed its fu... TNT Express boosts road haulage between China and Southeast Asia TNT Express is making it easier to ship products by road between China and Southeast Asia. The company has successfully integrated of its Chinese day-definite domestic road network... DB Schenker opens new logistics centre in Italy DB Schenker has opened a new logistics centre that combines rail and road activities in Dinazzano in northern Italy. The new handling hall is located directly next to a Schenker It... ProLogis leases warehouse space in Brazil Logistics property developer ProLogis has signed a lease in Brazil for a 310,000 sqft facility with a leading Brazilian retailer. Luis Gutierrez, ProLogis' president for Latin Amer... Exel to build large Laredo DC Exel, the North American contract logistics unit of DHL Supply Chain, will build a 250,000 sqft distribution centre in Laredo TX, to serve as a hub for shipping across the US-Mexic... Barig elects executive committee members The members of the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig) have re-elected Christine Alig, an Austrian Airlines manager, to its executive committee. The Barig chairwoma... ATIC Services buys Morski Terminal Masowy Gdynia The French group ATIC Services, a European logistics leader, is acquiring the Morski Terminal Masowy Gdynia (Poland) from Zarzad Morskiego Portu Gdynia, signing a thirty-year lease... Ketchikan Shipyard selected for new Alaska class ferry Alaska Ship & Drydock (ASD), the operator of the state-owned Ketchikan Shipyard, has been selected as the construction manager/general contractor for the new Alaska class ferry...

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Italian Navy rescues crew after fleeing pirates set ship on fire MWCC adds Aframax tanker to expanded containment system MOL LNG Transport Co. installs KVH TracPhone satcoms on three ships Divex gets Carbon Trust support for Launch and Recovery System Rosneft Marine deploys new bunker tanker in Murmansk

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
TSA shifting leadership to new executive committee Chinese transport delegation makes visit to Port of Seattle Crowley Maritime expanding British Virgin Islands service Jerry Bridges selected as new AAPA board chair APL named top shipping line at Lloyd's List global awards event

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Greek modernisation goes on Fleet analysis shows continuation of recent trends towards larger companies and ships and drop in average age All you ever wanted to know about freight derivatives Latest volume from well-known academics blends theory and practical coverage of the market Japan carmakers back on track but Europe may take longer Economic storm brings new challenge to Europe's auto producers and car carriers Europe's ro-ro sector suffers yo-yo effect Recession, bounceback, then tsunami make for volatile big-dipper ride for car carriers With pain comes new opportunities for Greece The government's privatisation programme aims to raise €50bn in the near-medium term just as many smaller and medium-sized companies are looking at markets abroad for the first time Athex keeps faith with shipping quest Greece's stock exchange is about to play a key role in raising desperately-needed cash for the near-bankrupt state. When the financial dust has settled, perhaps the time will arrive for the country's shipowners to test its credentials Maths@Sea course is calculated to help The Marine Society has found the perfect formula for ratings aiming at first officer of the watch certificates Powerless to help Crew managers say more should be done to effect the release of hijacked seafarers Tebbutt case should focus attention on all hostages Why are some piracy victims more equal than others? TSA confirms new 'collective' leadership structure Six executives to form committee that reflects more diverse membership Seaspan in talks with yards on 18,000 teu ship orders Containership owner also eyeing the VLCC sector Two-tier VLCC market develops in Middle East Rates edge up for modern ships while older ships struggle as competition intensifies Seaspan branching out Seaspan's Gerry Wang argues more efficient VLCCs should replace the fuel-hungry vessels now in service Record year in the making for steel production Growing demand from Chinese mills set to raise capesize rates Greeks signal caution on tankers as deals dip sharply Broker reveals 16 vessels contracted this year so far compared to 59 in same period last year Maersk Line pays $9,500 a day to charter 3,400 teu boxship Deal for ER Melbourne marks new low in faltering charters market US ransoms ban to create 'two-tier system' Some owners would still pay pirates to have crews and ships released while others could not, warns Richard Neylon Shipmanagement bosses 'helpless' over hostage talks Pirates hold V.Ships and Anglo-Eastern crew, but negotiations are with owners and insurers Bunker costs set to rise Reduced Russian fuel oil production to tighten supply and push up bunker costs Back in the red Freight rates on the Far East-North Europe trade has dropped back to loss-making levels CMA CGM and Freightliner team up for new Asda service Containers will be moved between Southampton and northeast England by rail Dongfang posts $3.7m loss and warns of weak outlook AIM-listed Chinese yard has had no new orders since June A novel benchmarking tool STX Pan Ocean bought a bank to get a better view of the price of money in ship finance STX valemax ready to go Delivery of first of eight 400,000-tonne vessels built at STX yard to take place next week STX Pan Ocean girded against long dry bulk slump South Korean shipping giant reels in long-term contracts and focuses on fleet efficiency LNG demand could ultimately disappoint, warns Tokyo Gas East-west price gap must narrow and the global economy must find firm ground, says vice-president Takeuchi MISC downgraded by Moody's MISC downgraded and BW Maritime's rating outlook cut by Moody's, while Standard & Poor's revises Hapag Lloyd outlook to negative To the extraordinary Shipping will never be easy, but its direction will be sure as long as it continues to produce its unique roster of individuals Jim Davis reveals a view into shipping's financial abyss The winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award and IMIF veteran warns that over-ordering has all 'the ingredients of the Mad Hatter's tea party' Lloyd's List Global Awards 2011 ' The Winners Gerry Wang wins Newsmaker of the Year

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Canary in the coal mine? US-based Alpha Natural Resources today announced a surprise pullback in demand among Asian buyers of met coal used in steel production Marinakis wins vote EVANGELOS Marinakis has sealed the takeover of his Crude Carriers public company by sister Capital Product Partners with a successful shareholder vote Batam yard reopens after fight PT NEXUS Engineering's shipyard in Batam, Indonesia has reopened today (21 September) following a fight that shut the facility yesterday VLCC rates remain stagant THE number of VLCCs open for fixing at the Arabian Gulf over the next 30 days has exceeded 100 again, according to analysts today, leading to stagnant spot freight rates and low levels of trading Congestion up at dry bulk terminals WAITING times in drybulk ports edged up for the third straight week, with the queue in Tubarao almost doubling to 21 vessels since 5 September Box carriers won't see golden age again THE golden years of container shipping have come to an end due to container lines' appetite for new tonnage, said Macquarie Research's shipping analyst Janet Lewis Misconception delays new fuel take-up A LEADING fuel analyst told Fairplay today that "suppliers' misconception" lies at the heart of the low take-up rate of the 2010 standard of the ISO:8217 marine fuel specification Moody's downgrades BW credit rating MOODY'S Investors Service today downgraded tanker and offshore specialist BW Group from "stable" to "negative", citing the depressed VLCC freight market Capesize rates expected to drop BROKERS told Fairplay today that tight tonnage availability in the Atlantic that buoyed recent Capesize rates is unlikely to last due to the arrival of more ballasters from the Pacific Costamare adds to box fleet BOX SHIP owner Costamare bought two secondhand vessels from MSC for a combined $90M in a purchase/time charter deal

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Rail Stocks Fall After Two Coal Firms Cut Outlook The stock prices of several major railroads and railcar suppliers tumbled substantially more than the overall market did on Wednesday,... Prioritzation Plan for Inland Water Projects Pitched Creating a project prioritization plan and charging operators lock fees to prevent the further deterioration of the inland water system... ABF Freight President Kemp to Retire Wesley B. Kemp, the president and CEO of ABF Freight System, will retire Dec. 31 after more than 40 years... Lidinsky To Ask FMC To Study Prince Rupert Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. plans to ask the agency at its Oct. 5 meeting to launch... Highway, Port Groups Praise Funding Vote Highway and port groups applauded a vote by a Senate Appropriations subcommittee that maintains highway funding in the face of... Damco Flies 52-Ton Compressor From India to Berlin Damco Airfreight recently transported a 52-ton compressor from India to Berlin via an Antonov 124, the world's second-largest operating cargo... Guido Bart, Former Matson Executive, Dead at 87 Former Matson Navigation Co. and APL executive Guido Bart died Sept. 16 in Santa Barbara, Calif., at the age of... Kuehne + Nagel Adds Shanghai-Guangzhou Link Logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel established a thrice-weekly highway service linking Shanghai and Guangzhou and said it is adding depots... Pacific Carriers to Lead TSA Collectively The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement shifted its leadership structure from a single chief to a six-member executive committee, as the 15-Pacific... Schneider Logistics Offers LTL Shippers 'Shared Ride' Schneider Logistics is offering shippers an integrated delivery service that it says can cut transportation costs for certain types of... Drewry Rate Benchmark Slips 5.6 Percent Asia-to-U.S. spot rates tracked by Drewry Shipping Consultants' weekly index slipped 5.6 percent this week to $1,561 per 40-foot container... EU OKs Bailout of Shipping Lender HSH Nordbank European Union regulators approved a $41 billion state-funded bailout for Germany's HSH Nordbank, the world's biggest shipping bank. In... S&P Downgrades Hapag-Lloyd Outlook Standard & Poor's revised its outlook for Hapag-Lloyd from "stable" to "negative" but confirmed the German ocean carrier's BB+ credit... Japan Posts First Post-Quake Export Growth Japan's exports grew for the first time in August on a year-over-year basis since the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami hit...

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Hapag-Lloyd credit rating reduced DPFZW refinances Pritzker family sells some of its shares in IAS Le Havre to get VBS Clean Truck Programme launched at Boston's Conley terminal

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
AET nears next phase Malaysian tanker owner advances in modular capture project as aframaxes hit the water. SinOceanic hunts cash Board member bounces as Jan Haakon Pettersen-led ship financier pursues "opportunities" with Nordic lender. Carnage continues Moody's takes "negative" stance on BW Group ratings as credit agents digest and respond to market crisis. Erria sees upswing Danish owner feeling positive on chemical tanker market heading into the final three months of 2011. Greens sight bulker Former Sea Pioneer-owned ship draws attention of environmentalists who cry foul on asbestos. Riot? What riot? Indonesian steel yard back to normal after outbreak of fighting forces a day's closure. Aussie tax row Concessions to domestic shipping companies could set dangerous precedent, shadow transport spokesman says. Mermaid CEO to quit Singaporean offshore services operator loses top exec but makes new hires. Pirates start ship blaze Cyprus Maritime vessel set alight by frustrated pirates after unsuccessful hijacking attempt. Tanker hit-and-run Two fishermen missing after unidentified vessel rams boat anchored off the Philippines. China makes ship offer Bangladesh Shipping Corp considers preferential loan for new tankers and bulkers from Chinese state-owned export company. Bauxite trade resumes Key trade for aluminium production restarts after week long stoppage. DP World parent nets loan Dubai-based port operator's parent nets $850m loan package from 15 banks.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
DHL in China DHL opens Beijing pharma warehouseDHL said Wednesday it has opened an additional facility in China designed to serve the pharmaceutical industry. DHL forwarding unit opens China officesDHL Global Forwarding has opened five offices in China, the com... S&P revises Hapag-Lloyd outlook to 'negative' Rating agency Standard and Poors said Tuesday it has revised its outlook on German containership operator Hapag-Lloyd to negative from stable. At the same time, it affirmed the BB- long-term issuer credit rating and the B issue rating on the 480 m... Slagle to succeed Kemp at ABF Wesley B. Kemp will retire as chief executive officer and president of ABF Freight System on Dec. 31, parent company Arkansas Best Corp. announced Wednesday. Roy M. Slagle, ABF's senior vice president of sales and marketing, was named to replace K... Supply Chain Manager Benchmark Study American Shipper'sfirst study covering the supply chain practitioner, co-produced withThe Georgia Institute of Technology's EMIL-SCS Executive Master's Program , gauges roles, responsibilities, compensation and opportunities prevalent in the indust... GSP, TAA, FTAs Zim drops Nhava Sheva on Asia/Black Sea A Zim-operated service between the Far East and Black Sea will drop calls at India's largest container port as of late October, according to a note this week from Hapag-Lloyd, which takes slots on the service. Starting from the Oct. 24 sailing, Zi... Schneider offers new LTL service Schneider Logistics said it is offering a new service that pools deliveries of shippers with reoccurring less-than-truckload moves. The new Integrated Delivery Services (IDS) was piloted in Denver with shippers of competing brands who had similar ... UP to double track Nebraska/Iowa line Union Pacific Railroad said Tuesday it would invest nearly $300 million over the next few years on its central corridor between Fremont, Neb., and Missouri Valley, Iowa. UP called the corridor "a primary shipping lane," with the investment part of... U.S. challenges Chinese chicken duties The United States is challenging Chinese duties on U.S. chicken exports. Kirk U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said Tuesday that the Obama Administration is requesting consultations in the World Trade Organization (WTO) to challenge Chinese antid... Trade bills see light of day on Hill The U.S. Senate's unanimous consent agreement Monday evening to begin debate on retroactively renewing the Generalized System of Preferences and the Trade Adjustment Assistance program could have a positive domino effect on pro-trade legislation p...

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
European Commission adopts paper on maritime pollution Proposed legislation says the European Investment Bank will pay particular attention to projects that help the sector cope with environmental challenges. Fujairah prices rise A player fully committed so was unable to quote in Durban. North American ECA will pressure distant markets 'A greater onus will be placed on South American and Far East ports,' says Lintec Technical Manager. Bunker markets rise For prompt deliveries in Hamburg, barging was said to be tight. IMF, World Bank to recommend bunker fuel levy Leaked draft paper says finical institutions will recommend surcharge on aviation and shipping fuels. Brokers welcome information on bunker consumption Baltic Exchange has been reporting speed and fuel consumption in its daily fixture list. UK Navy designing fuel-efficient frigate Vessel will have non-drag hull paint. DMCA in bid to establish UAE bunkering standard Focus on safety, environmental sustainability in light of MARPOL Annex VI changes, and dispute resolution. Mid-week prices largely up at bunkering hubs Supplies of bunker material ample at major Asian ports on Wednesday. Japanese firm unveils more details of LNG propulsion system Design suitable for use on box ships up to 10,000 TEU to enable switch to LNG in ECAs. Fujairah oil storage terminal for lease Emarat is 'collecting bids' for the leasing of its storage tanks. Russian supplier deploys new bunker tanker at Murmansk port Russian-flagged RN Magellan may be relocated to St. Petersburg port in the future. Supply and support platform launched for cruise ships in Singapore Singapore Cruise Centre launches Cruise 360 to provide bunkering and other cruise ships's needs. Chinese shipbuilder in talks for $50 million bunker tankers deal Dongfang Shipbuilding posts 55.2% decrease in gross H1 profits due to weak sales. Tight IFO avails easing at Far East Russian ports Healthy bunker demand at Far East Russian ports, traders say. Better revenue yields 'offset' higher fuel prices Increase in fuel costs, however, expected to lower Carnival's full year earnings.

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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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