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October 1, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates off 3.8pc to US$1,158/TEU, transpac flat at $2,730/FEU NYK transports crane to quake hit Ofunato Port to restore box trade Rotterdam port to add on 3 lay-by berths to accelerate box handling Rising crew costs become key factor in operating costs: Moore Stephens Asian Terminals Inc aims to hit 1 million TEU capacity in South Harbour India fast tracks port projects in new reforms to boost cargo capacity Israel's Ashdod port first half net profit rises 15pc to US$23 million Rising interest rates on falling freight volumes threaten EU truckers Korean Air to relaunch service to Saudi Arabia to reap Mideast air boom TNT Express CEO Marie-Christine Lombard resigns ahead of UPS buyout US complies with September 23 WTO aircraft subsidy ruling deadline EVA Air installs Lufthansa Systems' Lido/Flight IT for route planning

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
MOL again lists on SRI indices Pune CHAA's office-bearers for 2012-14 Anti-dumping duty on Chinese paracetamol extended Edible oil imports may surge in 2012-13 Govt likely to curb rice, wheat, sugar & cotton exports Oman lifts ban on Indian poultry Consortium withdraws from Ennore container terminal project GTI management again appeals to allow normal functioning of terminal Hong Kong port sees decline in Q2, H1 box throughput Proposal for coastal vessel jetty at Kodungallur Service tax on transportation of goods by rail comes into force Banks, exporters seek waiver of ECGC rider Forex reserves decline by $502.4 m to $293.97 bn Govt prohibits export of iron ore from captive mines INR closes at 5-month high of 52.88 on heavy dollar demand NHAI reforms to help private sector Plan panel wants regulator in road sector Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations Globalink handles Magnum tractors to Ukraine Houston project forwarding training to help navigate economic tempest Rickmers-Linie transports three 475-t LPG storage tanks from Malaysia to Kuwait

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Southeastern Freight Lines adds new service centres 28. September 2012 Southeastern Freight Lines, a leading US regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transport service, has opened two new service centres. The new hub in Lafayette LA will provide improved... German rail industry seeking to renew diesel loco fleet The German railway industry association (Verband der Bahnindustrie in Deutschland VDB) wants to renew the 3,000 diesel locomotives working in Germany. The introduction of an envir... Vietnam Airlines adding Ho Chi Minh-Bangkok links Vietnam Airlines is increasing its Ho Chi Minh-Bangkok services, bringing flights from 14 to 17 a week. A 16th service starts today, 28 September, and a 17th weekly link will begi... Half of BBC Chartering's new heavylift fleet in service The German multipurpose and heavylift tonnage operator BBC Chartering has said that eleven of the 22 units in its heavylift newbuilding programme are now operational. In August th... German transport firms interested in long trucks The initial evaluation of government trials with long trucks in Germany has shown that transport and forwarding enterprises are increasingly interested in such vehicles. The Germa... Nick Jones to head Virgin Atlantic Cargo sales As part of its strategic initiative to strengthen the sales team Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Nick Jones to the newly-created role of head of sales, based at UK headquarter... Louisville airports key for Kentucky economy A University of Louisville survey has revealed that in 2011 the Bowman Field and Louisville international airports supported 64,135 jobs, meaning that more than 9% of the area's e... MASkargo strengthening oil and gas industry operations MASkargo wants to harness more business in the oil and gas industry by expanding operations to the booming oil and gas hub of Labuan, a small island off the coast of the Malaysian... Charles André group bids for Novatrans The Charles André group, a French transport company, wants to take over the French intermodal operator Novatrans, a subsidiary of SNCF Geodis. If the national competition authorit... GLS opens new Bavarian depot The parcel service provider GLS has commenced operations in a new depot in Cham, near Regensburg (Germany). The centre has been set up to relieve GLS's Straubing location and incre... Post NL acquires Valid Express in Netherlands The Dutch postal operator Post NL has acquired a small express company in the Netherlands that is strong in a niche providing jobs for ill and disabled people. Post NL said that Va... 30th anniversary for Karl Jachs Karl Jachs is set to celebrate the 30th anniversary of working for the Upper Austrian economic chamber on 30 September. He joined the chamber's department of economic policy and f... Marcus Burmeister to head Euro-Leasing's sales and engineering The company MAN Truck & Bus is enlarging the management team of Euro-Leasing. Marcus Burmeister will be Euro-Leasing's new managing director for sales and engineering. Burmeis...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Transocean: Bad news from Rio, good news from Shell Crowley christens latest 750 Class ATB MEPC set to roll out more regs

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
AAPA changing dates of shifting trade routes event Rail freight traffic tally posts up/down numbers for week Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics adding Antofagasta, Chile call Crowley christens newest articulated-tug-barge vessel Marcon International announces sale of research vessel CAPE FLATTERY

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Bravery and professionalism deserve recognition Why Lloyd's List highlighted hidden heroism of Costa Concordia crew Boxship orders must mind the gap Yesterday's spending excesses spell shortages of top-class tonnage to come P&I clubs face greater constraints in 2013 Lack of investment income, underwriting losses and 'churn effect' will hit premiums Maritime UK makes the case for keeping tonnage tax Regime underpins Britain's maritime cluster ISU has serious concerns over Bunker Removal Clause Insurers say it will ultimately benefit everyone Taskforce weighs up its options ahead of ransom ban decision Government and industry strive to halt or reduce pay-outs to pirates Private equity cannot fill shortfall in ship finance Funds deploy strict criteria to assess investment opportunities Cosco doubles Piraeus throughput Greek port surges ahead as Chinese group's top European hub Box lines take action as spot prices slide Carriers press for higher rates on Pacific and Asia-Europe trades Capesizes are ready to fall The mini-rally ebbs as China goes on holiday and growth slows US crude imports hit lowest level in a decade Product tanker exports boom is positive for tanker owners Hutchison opens Barcelona Europe South Terminal Deepwater hub boosts port giant's transhipment and domestic capacity BG Group cements LNG relations with gas-hungry Japan Japan's nuclear phase-out opens the door to gas suppliers A good, clean fight The IMO marine environment protection committee faces an intense week of talks Teekay bond issue raises $120m Company completes Norwegian issue Sudanese oil exports to flow again Ending of nine-month transit dispute between Sudan and South Sudan seen as positive for shipping Kitimat calling Prospects for the LNG trade from West Canada to Asia look good Ballast water to dominate MEPC debate on market-based measures The industry is some way off final agreement Korea Register says it has stopped classing Iranian ships KR says it halted classification in August, before Russian Register withdrawal RCL borrows from affiliate for working capital Loan worth $9.7m to come from Thai-based logistics company that owns 28% of box line's stock DSME wins third drillship order from Atwood Oceanics Contract worth $635m is for ultra-deepwater vessel with 2015 delivery Marco Polo Marine to list Indonesian subsidiary Target amount for Jakarta listing of offshore support vessel unit is not revealed

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Last of top 13 class societies deserts Iran KOREAN Register of Shipping confirmed today that it has become the last of the top 13 classification societies to halt marine work in Iran Bank predicts doubled Australian ore production AUSTRALIA'S iron ore exports could double from 488M tonnes in 2011 to 970M tonnes by 2017, with miners and ports ramping up production and shipping capacity, according to DNB Bank VLGC rates dive on nerves and cargo reduction GROWING scarcity of LPG cargoes and traders' anticipation of SAUDI ARAMCO's October contract prices have resulted in falling VLGC rates this week Singapore fee move to save $5.7M SHIPS docking at Singapore for five days or less today became exempt from maritime welfare fees Another Rizzo Bottiglieri ship arrested ITALIAN shipowner Rizzo Bottiglieri De Carlini Armatori has had another of its ships arrested in Singapore COSCO plans offshore yard at Guangdong COSCO (Guangdong) Shipyard said it plans to build an offshore facility at Dongguan, in Guangdong, southeastern China MPM lists unit in Indonesia SINGAPORE'S Marco Polo Marine said it has proceeded with its planned listing of subsidiary PT Pelayaran Nasional Bina Buana Raya on Jakarta's stock exchange Chinese cheer stirs Capesize fixing rush CHINESE holidays next week have sparked a rise in Capesize and Supramax rates Supramax sector weakens SUPRAMAX rates in the Pacific are expected to weaken, with coal demand remaining soft in the approach of the weeklong Chinese National Day holidays next week STX Dalian wins FSO order STX OFFSHORE & Shipbuilding told Fairplay today its Dalian yard will build an FSO for a North African customer

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Growth Slows in Personal Consumption Spending The real personal consumption expenditure reading for August inched up 0.1 percent from July, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported... Traffic Fatalities Up 9 Percent in First Half An estimated 16,290 people died in traffic accidents in the first half of 2012, a 9 percent increase from the... Nagoya's First Half Container Trade Rose 1.7 Percent The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Nagoya in central Japan rose 1.7 percent in the... Zim Names New CFO Container carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services yesterday named Guy Eldar, 37, as its new chief financial officer. He will assume... TT Club Urges Container Weight Verification The TT Club, a mutual insurance association, urged all participants at the International Maritime Organization's session on Dangerous Goods, Solid... SCFI Comprehensive Reading Edges Down The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index comprehensive reading for Sept. 28 was down 1 percent or $13.20 from the week before,... CN Tests Natural Gas-Powered Locomotives Canadian National Railway is testing two locomotives fueled primarily by natural gas in northern Alberta, a major step... Celadon Trucking Buys Robinson Transport Assets Truckload carrier Celadon Trucking Services acquired some of the assets of Robinson Transport, a 200-truck motor carrier based in Columbus,... NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 4.6 Percent in July Surface transportation trade between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, rose 4.6 percent... Hapag-Lloyd IPO Not Likely Until 2014, Kuehne Says Hapag-Lloyd's planned initial public offering is unlikely to happen until 2014, one of the container line's largest shareholders told a... US Intermodal Rail Shipments Inch Up 0.7 Percent U.S. intermodal rail shipments rose 0.7 percent year-over-year in the week ending Sept. 22, while carload traffic fell 4.1 percent... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Sept. 24-28 Maersk Line plans to implement general rate increases on two major trade lanes, as part of a new rate restoration... Logistics Drives Transport Growth The 50 largest transportation and third-party logistics operators worldwide increased revenue 8.4 percent in 2011 to $650.6 billion, an increase... Commentary: Raising the TPM Curtain Last week, my JOC colleagues and I unveiled the agenda for the March 2-6, 2013, TPM conference in Long Beach.... Commentary: Steady As She Goes It appears ports, carriers and retailers can breathe a sigh of relief. Peak-season 2012 in the eastbound Pacific will turn... BNSF Touts Proposed Southern California Intermodal Facility BNSF Railway's proposed Southern California International Gateway will eliminate 1.5 million truck trips a year between the ports of Los... Asian Air Carriers Still Seeing Slow Demand There was no sign of a bounce back in cargo demand for Asian carriers in August, according to the latest...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Crew costs hit boxship bottom line Busan solves capacity issue with the opening of new facility South Korea's Busan port has said that its new BNCT container terminal has solved the problem of lack of capacity as it held an official opening ceremony for the ... LA port updates rail yard plans The Port of Los Angeles (LA) has updated its plans for its Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) rail yard plan - including boosting the operation period ... Panama Canal expansion five years on The USD5.25 billion expansion of the Panama Canal, which will enable 15,000TEU-class vessels to transit the waterway and double its capacity, was estimated to be ... MSC Flaminia: discharge begins, but cause of blaze still unknown Today, 75 days after a mid-Atlantic explosion ripped into one of its cargo holds, the 6,750TEU MSC Flaminia has begun discharging its cargo at ... BAL buys from Konecranes Bollore Africa Logistics (BAL), which is one of the largest operators of marine cargo-handling terminals in Africa, has placed orders with Konecranes, based in ... Sighting of 'green shoots' in box charter market It is probably a blip and may have something to do with the Chinese Golden Week holiday starting tomorrow, but containership brokers have reported a slight uptick ... 'If the brave don't lead the meek won't follow' That is how Andy Connell, business unit manager of shipping and logistics of Dole Foods South Africa, described Maersk Line's decision to substantially ramp up ...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Tech torches another cape A Ukrainian shipowner owner appears to have sent another of its ageing capesize bulkers to the breakers. Cape coup continues Transactions involving capesize bulkers kept the sale-and-purchase market on its toes in the final stretch of the week following reports that four modern units have changed hands. Norden leads 'eco' debate There is more to the fuel efficiency debate than cost savings, according to the head of Norden's tanker department. The clock is ticking More tanker companies are likely to go bust unless things pick up in the next six to 12 months, according to leading shipowners. ICAP extends reach TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. China in tanker spree A Chinese newspaper is reporting that a group of state owned shipping companies has placed a $4.5bn order for 50 VLCCs in a move to help domestic yards and increase China's energy security. Crew saved off Japan Japanese coast guards have evacuated seafarers from a burning Chinese cargoship on Friday. LSC stable The new CEO of Lithuanian Shipping Company (LSC) has admitted the owner faces difficulties. Time for consolidation We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Master goes missing The Chinese captain of a Hong Kong cargoship has disappeared off the Indian port of Krishnapatnam. Acta taking four Dutch owner Acta Marine is chartering three tugs and ordering a new one from Damen Shipyards. TK wraps up fundraiser Teekay Corporation has successfully concluded its bond sale on the Norwegian bond market. Fire hits Greek ship A Greek cargoship has been damaged by fire off Africa, but the crew is safe. GSI sounds alarm Guangzhou Shipyard International has braced investors for more bad news just a week after reporting that first half earnings had plunged by two thirds. NYK heads for loss Japanese shipping giant NYK has torn up its six-month profit forecast as revenue proved lower than expected. NAT denies shooting death Herbjorn Hansson of Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has denied reports that Russian guards on one of the company's tankers shot and killed a fisherman off Yemen after mistaking him for a pirate. Stranded bulker held The abandoned bulker OSM Arena has been refloated and arrested at the port of Chennai, India. BC blocks tanker growth Local politicians have rejected projects that would lead to an expansion of tanker traffic off the west coast of Canada. Zhuhai on spree China's Zhuhai High Speed Ferry Co has taken big stakes in five cruise, ferry and bunker companies. New fund targets offshore An investment advisory firm and a marine engineering company are teaming up to launch a new shipping fund. Dolans defend Dolan Siblings of an APL executive cleared on weapons charges in Dubai claim an unflattering photograph that appeared in Fox News reports about the case is not their brother. DNB trims LNG views DNB Markets has trimmed its earnings estimates and its share price targets for several LNG shipowners on weaker demand. Atwood back at Daewoo Atwood Oceanics has returned to Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering for a third ultra-deepwater drillship. Brazil to kick out RIG Transocean has 30 days to quit working in Brazil under an injunction served by a federal court late Thursday.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Rancor among Long Beach harbor commissioners A dispute among harbor commissioners has broken out at the Port of Long Beach in recent weeks, with one commissioner firing accusations of favoritism at two of his colleagues over the port's future relocation of its headquarters. CargoWise aims for rapid Mideast expansion CargoWise, which focuses on services for logistics service providers, will sell its ediEnterprise platform through ATMS in the region. ATMS has a regional office in Dubai as well as experience in many local markets. Brunswick sees growth in ro/ro, biofuel cargo Zim rationalizes Americas services Venue changed for VPA privatization hearing LA updates EIR for near-dock rail project DAT onboarding hopes to expedite freight movement Joining Technologies expands into supply chain Celadon in deal with Robinson Transport CN to power locomotives with natural gas Crowley christens new ATB Halifax port reaches out to Panama, China Canadian rail shippers want reform Coalition wants legislation that "would allow more balanced commercial relationships between railways and shippers. This would include the right to a service agreement between a rail company and a customer," backed by a dispute settlement mechanism. Marine insurance seminar to tackle variety of topics U.S., India sign competition agency MOU Regulatory agencies of the two countries signed an antitrust memorandum of understanding on Thursday to promote increased cooperation and communication. The MOU does not change existing law in either country. U.S., GCC strengthen trade ties Ex-Im Bank approves record loan

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Global bunker prices remain flat throughout week Crude oil for October delivery rose 34 cents to close at $92.19/barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) on Friday. Bunker market mixed as week ends Supplier tells Bunkerworld that demand was average on Friday. Officials respond to local concerns over fuel storage facility in St Kitts The $680 million facility will be built by American Tank and Vessel in two phases, with each phase consisting of the construction of a six-million-barrel storage tank. Hint of new tack to make progress in 'difficult' in GHG debate Head of Norway's MEPC delegation says maybe MBMs should be delayed and IMO focus on 'short term possible measures'. Container lines forecast decline in earnings on rising fuel costs 'Rates have come down, costs have gone up, fuel has gone up - it's becoming a problem.' Fujairah market closes week on firm note Fuel oil seen gaining up to $15 pmt in Middle East hub. Markets firm across region Double-digit gains for both fuel oil and distillates this Friday. ECA lubricant needs 'will diverge' in 2015 BP Marine says single lubricant solutions may not meet vessel needs in 'extreme' operating conditions. Hong Kong looks to EU example on low sulphur Make low sulphur compulsory in Hong Kong port, writes South China Morning Post. Bunker prices end week firm Office closures in Hong Kong and Busan next week due to public holidays. Wrist Group launches new bunker trading firm Singapore-headquartered Dynamic Oil Trading goes back to 'roots of bunkering'. Bunker tanker owner posts wider losses Regional tanker segment pulls Yujin deeper into the red even as its bunker tanker segment continues to hold up. Russian terminal eyes higher fuel oil export Plans to export some 12.5 million mt of fuel oil in 2012. Offshore firm takes delivery of second LNG-fuelled vessel 'Considerable saving' to use gas instead of gasoil at current prices, says Island Offshore.

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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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