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BRIEFS

November 24, 2011

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*Shipping News* SSF goes bespoke to gain bigger following MORE shipbrokers will get a shot at using the Singapore Ship Sale Form (SSF), as it goes bespoke on a website widely used by the community. Tanker surplus in the Persian Gulf grows An oversupply of supertankers competing to load two million barrel cargoes of oil at Persian Gulf ports has risen, a survey showed. UGC, investment group sign deal to build grain terminal Russia's state grain trader, the United Grain Co (UGC), and investment group Summa said on Tuesday they had signed a deal to build a new grain export terminal on the Pacific cost with a capacity of five million tonnes per year. Vale's US$2.3b China ore ships bet goes awry

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Maersk ups rates and peak season surcharges for services from Far East MSC cuts Asia-Europe capacity, changes 13,000-TEUers for 5,000-TEU ships Hutchison deploys environmental law to block Southampton CT expansion Maersk adds fresh layer of boxes, making 7,450-TEUer into 8,500 TEUer Asia-Australia AADA bunker surcharges rise US$625/TEU December 24 Hong Kong Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc Singapore Government expects 2011 GDP growth to increase 5pc Beijing-Hangzhou Canal capacity upgrades, becomes 'intelligent' Wuzhou port throughput surpasses 20 million tonnes Chongqing Shipping Exchange completes US$184 million transaction Westbound tranpac reefer rates up US$300/FEU in Jan to cover repositioning US truck rates to rise 2-3pc ahead of expected 2014-15 downturn: analyst South Carolina Ports continues building projects under existing leadership FedEx speeds up transit from Kyushu, Japan to continental Asia Air China October cargo falls 4.1pc, but up 1.9pc in first nine months Durban's Dube TradePort invests US$1.47 million in dedicated air trucking Continental brings energy hubs closer with daily Houston-Lagos flights Internet sales expected to drive much of FedEx holiday volume

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DAMCO's customer service initiatives appreciated Investment in new MPVs helping Safmarine unlock West African potential LOTS Shipping & Master Shipyard tackle another challenging project Shipping Ministry taking steps to thwart piracy: Vasan Skuld highlights service range & capabilities at seminar New CVO at KPT Pakistan's QICT set to handle mega ships round-the-clock Govt allows 1 mt of sugar exports Rangarajan expects inflation to ease to 7 pc by Q4 MACCIA President calls on Maharashtra CM

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
South African new vehicles sales jump in October The sales of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) put in a creditable performance in South Africa in October, with 12,994 units sold, an increase of 16% over the previous October. ... ECS Group on course for a record year A strong European performance, expansion into new markets, new customers and contracts extensions are all contributing towards a record year for the ECS Group in 2011. The global c... Air Transat Cargo to publish rates on OAG Cargo application Canada's Air Transat Cargo is the latest customer for OAG Cargo's enhanced and upgraded airfreight rates application, which publishes more than 6 six million airfreight rates to mo... New MD for Toll Global Forwarding's German division Toll Global Forwarding has appointed Siegfried Nottelmann as managing director Germany. He joined Toll in August, when his company Andree & Wilkerling was acquired by the group... Alstom and city of Belgrade sign rail agreement Alstom and Belgrade have signed a memorandum of understanding concerning the construction of a new rail transport system. This agreement opens a negotiation period during which the... Hapag-Lloyd posts positive result Hapag-Lloyd achieved an operating result (adjusted ebit) of EUR 36.7 million in Q3. The operating result in the first nine months of the current financial year rose to EUR 78.8 mil... More train drivers and new site for intermodal trains in Switzerland MEV Schweiz, a Basel-based Swiss HR service specialist for rail-bound passenger and cargo transport, is again training train drivers to drive cargo trains. After the conclusion of ... First ADR licence for mineral oil tank on Mercedes Unimog The Swiss vehicle manufacturer GK Grünenfelder will supply Gredig & Co, based in Davos in the Swiss canton of Graubünden, with the first Mercedes Unimog with an ADR licence for... Svizzera Logistica, 23-25 November, Lugano, Switzerland (copy 2) Svizzera Logistica is an international logistics trade fair, where selected enterprises will present their products and services in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere that only L... Grimaldi launches Genoa-Valencia service The Grimaldi Group has opened a new thrice-weekly ro-ro service between the ports of Genoa and Valencia. The route will be served by the modern ro-ro vessels "Eurocargo Valenc... Volga-Dnepr Group presents aid logistics concept A Volga-Dnepr Group delegation presented a new logistics concept in the presence of state and government heads and high-ranking businessmen at an Asia-Pacific economic forum in Hon... DHL cooperates with cooling container specialist CSafe DHL Global Forwarding, the airfreight and seafreight specialist of Deutsche Post DHL, is expanding its offer for temperature-sensitive shipments. A leasing agreement with the Ohio-... Ceva and Ford expand relationship at new Louisville plant The SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has won additional business with the Ford Motor Company at the latter's Louisville KY (USA) assembly plant. The new operation will kick off in 201... Weiss Röhlig launches weekly Hamburg-Taiwan service Weiss Röhlig, a logistics JV of the logistics providers Gebrüder Weiss and Röhlig, has launched a weekly consolidation service between Hamburg and Taiwan, to meet growing demand fo...

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
American Club seeks 5 percent premium increase for 2012 IHC Merwede appoints Denis Welch CEO for S.E. Asia Design improvements boost Azipod hydrodynamic efficiency First LNG fueled product tanker enters service

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Longview Port Commissioners cut 2012 tax levy by 45 percent Matson plans to increase Hawaii rates, handling charge Hewlett-Packard inks deal to supply cloud for Maersk Line Seattle Port Board passes budget for 2012, finance plan ATA praises DOT decision to ban cellphone use by truckers

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Greece's golden goose needs careful handling First signs are that Greece's interim government understands that, while Greek owners have limited exposure to the national crisis, the risk to the economy is greater if the industry is alienated Shipping has limited exposure to Greek risk Owners are part of the global commodities scene rather than the Greek economy Middle East VLCC earnings set to be hit by start of holiday season Firm spot market expected to dip on reduced chartering during US and Asian celebrations Diana Shipping moves 'closer' to share buyback Growth-minded Greece-based owner could consider newbuildings if freight rates drop further UN calls for more naval force as EU Navfor reduces cover UN Security Council calls for an international response to Somali pirate threat US debt fears are back on the agenda Congressional committee set up to agree ways to cut the $15trn national debt has failed to offer any conclusion Will China lift the world out of the red? As many developed countries battle acute economic problems, the importance of Chinese demand is growing even greater Depth of industry's negative sentiment revealed Delegates at the Informa Maritime Events London Ship Finance and Investment conference express a predominantly negative view of the next 12 months Maersk and Hamburg Süd to boost joint Asia-South America services Delivery of 16 7,500 teu containerships is under way NewLead racks up $7m in arbitration awards over charter spat with TMT Greek owner 'confident' of collecting all outstanding cash from Nobu Su vehicle Livanos Group sells ageing VLCC Greeks said to have offloaded a 1993-built double-hull tanker while rumours circulate of suezmax resale pair sold from Sungdong yard Don't be driven to distraction Officers on the watch can find their heads turned (in the wrong direction) by an abundance of modern gadgets Christmas lights fail to dispel shipping's gloom At the Lloyd's List London Ship Finance and Investment Conference, speaker after speaker recounts tales of desperation Tramp boxship owners need better awareness of market competition Brokers say owners are giving in too easily to low charter rates Owners urged to take the first step in refinancing talks Time is fast running out for failing firms as first boxships are laid up at Hamburg port Australia's booming export trade to China piles up a $2.5bn surplus Trade has grown twenty-fivefold since 1990 SFI sees profit-share earnings evaporate in weak spot market Company to keep close eye on Frontline restructuring Transpacific box rates stay flat Drewry benchmark stuck at $1,457 per feu, as lines announce surcharges to Pacific services B+H Ocean Carriers to scrap its share listing Michael Hudner's ore-bulk-oil operator joins exodus of New York public companies Goodbye to magic pipe dreams A US district court struck a blow for fairness in overturning an indefinite detention called for by US prosecutors Woe in the tanker sector Frontline and Torm have given a blunt assessment of their troubles. This is all to the good CMA CGM pushes for rate hikes across multiple routes Decision parallels moves by other carriers Strong LNG day rates give Awilco hope for 2012 Third-quarter loss of $4.6m can be turned around next year, company says Developing countries boost participation in shipping Unctad report shows traditional roles of providing seafarers and creating raw materials exports are being left behind S&P withdraws Excel Maritime rating Move comes at company's request after stinging downgrade Fesco launches US-Russia service New Tacoma to Vladivostok run targets shippers in the oil and gas, mineral and manufacturing industries Third blaze in 18 months hits Dalian oil terminal Storage tank fire caused by lightning Hanjin Heavy launches drive for top position among Korean yards Yeongdo facility being modernised after settlement of labour dispute

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Sea Star fine calculus revealed US PROSECUTORS fined Sea Star $14.2M for price-fixing because they believed a higher penalty would "jeopardise" the company, newly filed court documents reveal American Club raises premiums by 5% THE AMERICAN P&I Club today announced a 5% premium increase for policy-year 2012 and reported a substantial gain in its Asian membership MOL box ship, bulker collide REPAIRS are being made today to a small bulker that nearly sank after a collision on Germany's River Weser last night GenMar seeks fee blessing IF A JUDGE decides not to approve fees attached to Oaktree's new investment in General Maritime, the tanker major's fleet could be liquidated, a new court filing has explained B+O to proceed on NYSE Amex exit B+O OCEAN Carriers is moving ahead with plans to exit NYSE Amex to save on administrative costs Iran oil buy boosts Syria AN IRANIAN company has lifted 80,000 tonnes of crude this week from Banias port, in what's been described today as a "minor boost" for Syria Ex-Beluga ship sold A FORMER Beluga ship was privately sold today in Bremen to project carrier Hansa Heavy Lift, after an auction for the multipurpose vessel was first cancelled Will Diana buy back? NYSE-listed Diana Shipping, which is overflowing with cash, signaled today might finally move to buy back its own shares India shares drop on rupee fall INDIA'S shipping shares dropped today to another 52-week low in reaction to the rupee's drastic fall against dollar Tanker contagion spreads TANKER sector weakness appears to have spread to the newbuilding resale side, Pareto Securities said in Oslo Secondhand market twitching detected DRYBULK spot rates are trading in a narrow range, but the secondhand market is becoming more active, shipping analysts said today BVI court steps into Russian fight FORMER Russian entrepreneur Vitaly Arkhangelsky has had a small legal win in his long-running battle to recover the port assets of his Oslo Marine Group Murchison buys time AUSTRALIA'S Murchison Metals today extended its share suspension, as it continues to negotiate the sale of its stake in the A$5.9Bn ($5.74Bn) Oakajee Port & Rail Project

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Lowe's Ramps up Inventory Ahead of Holidays Lowe's says its inventory in the third quarter was up 5.2 percent year-over-year and the home improvement retailer is "more... JOC's Leach Tours Port of Montreal, Discusses Expansion Plans (Video) Peter Leach, senior editor for the Journal of Commerce, shares his impressions after a tour of the Port of Montreal,... Japanese Ship Orders Rise for First Time in Six Months Japanese export ship orders grew for the first time in six months in October on a year-on-year basis, rising a... India's Trade Deficit Hits Four-Year High India had a trade deficit of $19.6 billion in October, the highest in four years, as the pace of export... Iceland's Eimskip Boosts Profit on Traffic Surge Eimskip increased third quarter operating profit 7.6 percent year-over-year to $14.85 million, as the Icelandic container shipping and refrigerated... Lufthansa to Cut Cargo Capacity up to 30 Percent Lufthansa Cargo said it could cut capacity by as much as 30 percent going into 2012 and temporarily ground some... China Cosco Names Jiang President China Cosco Holdings named Jiang Li Jun to replace Zhang Liang as president, extending a management shakeup that comes amid...

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Maersk Line's increased activity contributes to PTP growth According to Maersk Line, its increased activity at Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Malaysia has contributed to the port's impressive 15.5% growth in the first 10 months ... Containerisation International Yearbook 2012 to be published in December Maersk improves Asia/Adriatic connections Maersk Line has improved the feeder services that connect with its AE12 schedule between Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean in the Adriatic. Three third party services ... Discharging starts of grounded Turkon ship's boxes A Turkon Line boxship that grounded on the rocks off the Greek island of Syros on November 9, while en route to Salerno, is having its 791 containers discharged ... WTSA recommends reefer rate increase of USD300/FEU Container lines serving the westbound transpacific trade are calling for an across-the-board increase in refrigerated cargo rates, to cover higher equipment and ... LA port to participate in ESI 'clean ship' programme The Port of Los Angeles (LA) has announced that it is working with the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH) to develop incentive strategies to ... ATA index suggests US growth The American Trucking Association's (ATA) Truck Tonnage Index increased by 0.5% in October, after a revised 1.5% gain the previous month, suggesting that the US ... Egyptian turmoil Egyptian protesters are continuing to occupy Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square today despite an offer from the military to speed up the process of handing over control ...

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
'No feast for Frontline' Plight of ailing tanker titan prompts comparisons to General Maritime as shares continue to tumble ahead of US holiday. Court names HSH examiner Texas attorney picked to investigate HSH Nordbank's attack on Omega Navigation directors. NewLead earns fourth win Nasdaq-listed owner lands another blow in fight with TMT over cancelled charters. SFI feels tanker pain John Fredriksen company feels Frontline pain as it falls short of analyst expectations. Commander refloated Greek salvor frees FGM-managed cargoship after it grounded in rocky shallows. SSY adds FFA front-haul trade Shipbroker beefs up freight forwarding business by adding front-haul Europe-to-Asia trade. Diana beats bets Simeon Palios-led bulker owner unveils $100m buyback as third-quarter gain trumps analyst estimates. Euroseas stretches charter Aristides Pittas-led owner ties up handysize containership for another year, but takes a pay cut. New twist on the box Shipping containers have many uses, so why not turn them into a phone shop? Maybulk profit slashed Kuala Lumpur-listed owner posts slump in earnings as drybulk rates continue slide but tankers bottom out. Tankerska toiling Croatian tanker owner falls to big nine-month loss as revenue drops. Bulk a better bet Jefferies suggests investors direct their cash into dry-cargo firms as container rates will not spring back quickly. Crew strikes wage deal Sri Lankan charterer of Lanka Mahapola to repatriate seafarers after vessel leaves Port Sudan.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
AS poll: One-third shippers with cargo rolled U.S.-flag lakers' cargo up 3.2% in October Diana reports $2.7 million 3Q profit American Club sees creeping extension of shipowner liabilities Alphaliner: No relief in Far East-Europe trade FESCO Russian Pacific Line sails Tacoma

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NOVEMBER 23, 2011
Chamber of Shipping hails 'standout environmental records' Foss' mission to aggressively pursue opportunities to reduce emissions is recognised. Propulsion unit modification improves energy efficiency From May to September the vessel witnessed benefits of more than two percent in hydrodynamic efficiency improvement. Markets firming in European hubs Rotterdam IFO prices climbing but player says underlying sentiment remains soft. Fujairah up, Durban down Avails still limited in South Africa's main port. LNG carrier sees losses widen Voyage-related expenses rose, mainly due to bunker consumption related to vessel repositioning. Stena Line examines ECA strategies Doubts alternatives to MGO will be ready by 2015, but continues to evaluate cost-effective technology and fuel solutions. 'Alternative fuels' key in reducing emissions Challenge is to support 'green initiatives in a sustainable and cost effective manner,' says US maritime official. Wartsila 'strengthens its market position' Deal agreed to acquire Hamworthy. Philippine bunker suppliers in compliance with new sulphur limit IFOs supplied in Philippine ports have sulphur content of 3.30-3.40% according to test results. Asian bunker prices rising mid-week Weak demand in Asian hubs on Wednesday. Wartsila completes Bit Viking's fuel conversion to LNG Product tanker, to be operated by Statoil, delivered to Tarbit Shipping in October. South Korean bunker players ready for new sulphur cap Most local refiners have commenced offering 3.50% sulphur IFOs. UK-based terminal operator to acquire oil facility in Denmark Baltic Oil Terminals PLC to acquire Haahr Tank-Lager A/S for $9.9 million in cash. Singapore port authority issues 3.50% sulphur limit reminder Shippers to ensure sulphur content of bunker fuels not above 3.50% from 2012 onwards. Bunkering in Hambantota delayed to next year Two to three months before bunkering can start, says SLPA chief engineer. WFS posts Q3 dividend Set to pay out dividend on January 6, 2012.

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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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