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BRIEFS

April 2, 2012

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*Shipping News* Wilbur Ross mulls over further investments in shipping Billionaire Wilbur Ross said he's considering further investments in shipping as financial distress within the maritime industry intensifies. Baltic sea index up on higher capesize rates The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose on Friday as rates for large capesize vessels climbed for a fourth straight day on higher iron ore activity.

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China Cosco posts 255pc loss of US$1.66 billion, boxes lose $1 billion Hutchison profits up 14pc to US$1.51 million in 2011, revenue rises 12pc Asia-Europe freight rates rise again, soaring 21pc to US$1,660/TEU United States manufactured durables sales increase 2.2pc in February Breakbulk, general cargo resurgent, but desperate box ships want in Shanxi's road transport volume hit 111 million tonnes in first two months Mumbai's Nehru port reopens after government, protesters come to terms Chennai port blocked, but container backlog clearance expected today SinOceanic II takes delivery of 13,100-TEU ship from Hyundai Heavy Prefab houses for Chinese railway builders leaves Tianjin for Ethiopia China's logistics companies still face heavy pressure as demand slows Singapore port authority chief looks to bright future with Panama Canal Cargolux suffers 2011 net loss of US$18.3 million as revenue rises 8.4pc UPS-TNT combo tops DHL, dwarfs FedEx in Europe, but not in Asia Gujarat garment air exports fall, but rescued by new products: Emirates American Airlines Cargo files for bankruptcy, then goes on spending spree

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A different event with the right focus Capesize hire costs at 14-year low CMA CGM awarded two prizes for excellent customer service Hanjin Shipping announces new Europe service catering to south, east India Moore Stephens warns on new trap under UK tonnage tax SCI merges Europe, Med services Sea Marshals first to gain new armed guard insurance Ship agents under increasing pressure from telex releases JN Port achieves new high of over 4.3 m TEUs in 2011-12 Kandla Port tops again in cargo handling V.O. Chidambaranar Port begins cargo handling trials at new berth Vizhinjam Seaport bid to be renegotiated Exporters welcome BRICS decision to trade in local currencies Forex reserves rise to $ 295.14 bn Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations-Part-4 A. S. Shipping Agencies appointed new CEE network member in India Fairstar Heavy Transport contracted to provide services for Chevrons Nigerian project Project cargo training helps with succession planning

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MARCH 30, 2012
Air Namibia postpones regional service launch The southern African carrier Air Namibia has postponed its planned service resumption on the Windhoek - Harare (Zimbabwe) route and the new service launch on the Windhoek - Gaboron... JAL Cargo fuel surcharge from April With effect from 1 April 2009, the Japanese airline JAL has been adjusting its cargo fuel surcharge levels on a monthly basis by using the one-month average fuel price of Singapore... LH Cargo to add Montevideo to its network The German carrier Lufthansa Cargo offers flights to 303 destinations in 99 countries. New in the cargo carrier's global network is the Chinese metropolis Chongqing. Kolkata (Indi... GM award for Grimaldi Group The Italian carrier Grimaldi Group has been recognised by the US-based car manufacturer General Motors as a 2011 world class automotive supplier of the year. Grimaldi was chosen ... Canadian Government to invest in Montreal and St Lawrence Denis Lebel, the Canadian minister of transport, infrastructure and communities, has announced that his country's federal government will invest in the enhancement of the container... New centre of excellence for MAN vehicles in Central Switzerland The German vehicle manufacturer MAN recently opened its new centre of excellence in Emmen (Switzerland), following a two-year planning and construction period. Inspection lanes, di... PCC Intermodal received the AEOS certificate The Polish transport service provider PCC Intermodal has received the authorized economic operator/security and safety certificate (AEOS). This certification is an important asset ... Online Systemlogistik collaborating with OneExpress The German forwarding alliance Online Systemlogistik für Spedition & Service GmbH has set up an alliance with OneExpress Italia SpA. The latter forwarding collaboration operate... SBB Cargo: 2011 results The Swiss railfreight service provider SBB Cargo posted a loss of CHF 55 million in 2011, and saw its transport performance slip by 5.8% to 12.346 billion ntkm. At a press conferen... Osec names new head of communication and marketing Osec, Switzerland's trade promotion network, has appointed Bianca Rühle-Heeb as head of its communication and marketing division. She will take up her tasks in mid April, replacing... SASI with two new appointments Strategic Aviation Solutions International (SASI) has appointed two new senior advisors to the company. Uwe Beck, senior advisor property and facilities, was responsible for leadin... Kerry Logistics reports strong growth in turnover and profits in 2011 Kerry Logistics reported a 47% increase in turnover to HKD 16.034 billion (USD 2.061 billion) and boosted its net profit by 11% to HKD 740 million (USD 95 million) in 2011, excludi... Ceva Logistics announces two year contract renewal with Renault in Brazil Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a two year contract extension with Renault in Brazil for the receipt, storage and consolidation of automotive parts for expor... Agility obtains good distribution practice certification in Ireland The global logistics service provider Agility has obtained good distribution practice (GDP) certification for its pharmaceutical competence centre (PCC) in Ireland. The certificate...

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MARCH 30, 2012
Azamara Quest arrives in Sandakan, Malaysia, under own power Giant ice-class AHTS on sea trials following completion by Chouest Ingalls Shipbuilding gets $76 million to buy materials for seventh NSC Former Vinashin chief gets 20 year prison sentence Corvus batteries chosen for Europe's first hybrid tugboat

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MARCH 30, 2012
Port of Bellingham warns public to stay clear of Squalicum Harbor fire Weekly rail freight traffic delivers up/down numbers Three parties pre-qualify for Panama Canal bridge project Maersk Line announces plans for Asia/US general rate increase Crowley works new contract with Puerto Rico Teamsters

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MARCH 30, 2012
Britain remembers vital role of shipping in Falklands War Merchant fleet critical to 1982 conflict Atlantic Conveyor loss a serious blow Master awarded posthumous DSC Damco system irons out purchase order wrinkles Damco says its Dynamic Flow Control can offer 'significant' savings by making it simpler to update purchase orders and optimise container fill rates It's the meaning that matters We have sustainable fishing and sustainable ship technology, but do we have a financially sustainable industry? NY-NJ cost-cutting targets non-union benefits Savings pegged at $41m through to end-2013 VLCC earnings reach highest levels since February 2011 But can Middle East-Asia spot prices top $50,000 a day? Nordic Tankers' fleet sale to spark consolidation Industry sees arrival of new 120-ship chemical tanker entity as smaller companies struggle to survive Snake oil or solution? Scepticism about overhyped technologies can become a Luddite refusal to change Cosco still upbeat after heavy loss Chinese shipping conglomerate talks about acquisitions and attacks Vale over giant vessels Exmar orders eight medium LPG carriers Company opts for hi-spec 'green' vessels Suez terminal hit by go-slow Action by 800 workers over benefits disrupts operations at Port Said hub Capesize owners anchoring for better days Week ahead will be slow, affected by Easter and Chinese holidays Seaborne coal trade will top 1trn tonnes by 2016 Macquarie outlook bullish despite rising Chinese and Mongolian output Diana snaps up seven-year-old panamax for less than $21m Confirmation of Mining Star deal comes a day after ice-class vessel orders HHLA forecasts 5% growth Terminal operator predicts rise in box handling above market average MPC Capital back in the black Restructured KG house makes €1m profit as it negotiates new finance deal with banks Evergreen in $105m yearly loss Negative result follows 12% drop in operating income EU funding to aid BCT expansion Project will increase box capacity at Polish port by 60% in three years Faint whiff of optimism While many owners still face financial difficulties, there is hope for the future of environmental technologies Attica flags up bank talks after latest loss Fuel costs and diminished traffic continue to bite Greek ferry lines Adani Ports gets $1.2bn refinancing loan Money from Australian and Asian lenders will refinance bridge loan for Abbot Point coal terminal Cosco shocker China's biggest shipping company needs to explain how it will make money this year GasLog completes IPO at $14 a share Despite modest debut LNG offering gives NYSE cause for cheer Sanko Steamship grasps three-month lifeline Shipowner forced to sell vessels as creditors freeze debts repayments

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MARCH 30, 2012
Damen taking over SOBRENA THE DUTCH shipbuilding and repair group Damen told Fairplay this afternoon its bid for leading French ship repairer SOBRENA had been accepted by a court in Brest Hamburg approves €420M Hapag investment HAMBURG's state parliament has approved a €420M ($560.82M) investment in box giant Hapag-Lloyd More strength seen for vehicle carriers THE CAR carrier business is outperforming most shipping sectors these tough times, and its short-term outlook looks brighter still, RS Platou Markets said Victims' relatives settle RELATIVES of five Indian fishermen who were killed in a collision with a bulker told Kerala High Court today they have agreed to a settlement Indian court clears sailing of ship in slayings A TANKER from which the shots were allegedly fired that killed two fishermen has been conditionally released by an Indian court GSI's profits fall CHINESE shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International today announced a 38% drop in profits for 2011 China COSCO unveils deep losses THE BOX shipping, logistics and drybulk giant China COSCO Holdings has reported deep losses for 2011 Lingering oversupply seen A REPORT from a ratings agency has warned that shipping worldwide can expect oversupply pressures until at least 2014, plus a growing credit squeeze that hampers lending Box alliances could mitigate ULCS threat BOX CARRIER alliances could mitigate the threat of overcapacity on Asia/Europe box trades, Credit Suisse has predicted Box giants risk negative cashflow MAJOR box carriers could resort to more secondary offerings in equity markets, warned shipping analyst Janet Lewis Asian IPOs exceed 2008 totals IPO TOTALS for Asian shipping groups have risen steadily since the financial crisis struck in 2008, a Standard Chartered Bank report has found

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MARCH 30, 2012
Family Dollar to Increase Inventory 20 Percent Family Dollar Stores' plan to increase inventory up to 20 percent by adding new products and opening up to 500... FMCSA Closes Unsafe Utah Trucking Firm Federal regulators shut down trucking firm Reliable Transportation, citing the carrier and its owner for "countless" violations of driver work... China Merchants Profit Drops 5.2 Percent China Merchants Holdings reported a 5.2 percent year-over-year drop in net profit for 2011 even as the volume of containers... Drewry Questions Whether Rate Increases Will Hold Although spot freight rates on the Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trade lanes have risen dramatically as a result of the general... Protests at India's Port Nehru End India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) resumed operations on Thursday night following the end of a three-day campaign of... ILA, USMX Exchange Contract Proposals, Express 'Optimism' The International Longshoremen's Association and its East and Gulf coast employers exchanged initial contract proposals and expressed optimism about reaching... Expeditors' Rose Denies Price-Fixing Allegations Expeditors International of Washington "vigorously denied" price-setting allegations that resulted in a $5.5 million fine from the European Commission. ... Hapag-Lloyd to Hike India-US Rates Hapag-Lloyd will impose a general rate increase on all cargo from the Indian Subcontinent to the U.S. and Canada, starting... Kerry Logistics Profit up 11 Percent Kerry Logistics booked substantial growth in turnover and profit last year as its investments in China and Southeast Asia started... Delaware Truckers Charged With Shipper, Tax Fraud Two trucking company owners already charged with defrauding a shipper customer now face charges that they tried to scam the... Air China and Cathay Pacific Increase Cooperation in Shanghai Air China and Cathay Pacific are extending their cooperation by establishing a joint venture ground handling company in Shanghai. ... Maersk to Clear Backlogs, Raise Rates on North Europe-Asia Services Maersk will clear backlogs on North Europe-Asia services by early May and introduce a new general rate increase from the... NY-NJ Port Authority to Create Single Security Department The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will consolidate all its security functions into a new department as... China Cosco Reports $1.66 Billion 2011 Loss China Cosco Holdings swung to a full-year net loss of $1.66 billion in 2011, according to Chinese accounting standards, because... Nippon Express Buys US Logistics Firm AGS Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said that it has acquired a 100 percent stake in U.S. logistics... Challenges Mount in Trans-Atlantic Shipping Lanes The trans-Atlantic trade, long the most stable of the east-west shipping markets in terms of freight rates and vessel capacity,... Port Development: Baltimore's Inside Track? The Port of Baltimore, despite being on the doorstep of one of the world's wealthiest consumer markets, has struggled to... Infrastructure Investment: The Long View At the risk of trying to make sense out of nonsense, here's a question: When Congress and the administration cite... MOL Expands Africa-Asia Shipping Services MOL will expand its container shipping services between Asia and Africa with a new route next month. The company's... PSA Sees Profits Fall Despite Global Volume Growth Singapore's PSA Group recorded a 3.7 percent drop in profits last year despite volumes handled at its global portfolio of...

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MARCH 30, 2012
PSCCHC facility offers increased draft Port Said Container and Cargo Handling Co [PSCCHC] the state-controlled operator of the container terminal in West Port Said, has announced that its quayside draft ... Samskip adds Norwegian port to its portfolio Multimodal container logistics operator, Samskip, has added the Norwegian port of Flekkefjord, to its offering on the weekly NWC [Norwegian West Coast] to Rotterdam ... HHLA still keeping shareholders happy Hamburg's largest stevedore Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) made another healthy profit last year, underlining the very favourable conditions of the container ... HPH shows resilience in 2011 Hong Kong-based Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), the world's largest operator of container terminals, revealed the continuing resilience of this business sector as ... CMHI posts healthy results for 2011 China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) saw revenue port operations grow in 2011 on the back of a rise in cargo handled and the 'nurturing of new profit growth ... COSCO at top of red ink list China COSCO Holdings has plummeted into the red for 2011 with a huge net loss of USD1.4 billion. This compares to a 2010 profit of USD1.3 billion. Revenue plunged ... DP World expects EBITDA margins to continue improving Speaking at the annual results announcement yesterday, DP World chairman, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said he was confident that operating margins at the port operating ... Maersk asks its North European clients to pay more But that is not until Europe's shippers are able to book their cargo with the Danish carrier again after its immediate 'booking stop' imposed last week.Indeed, ... ZIM Line sees recovery ahead Israel's flag carrier, ZIM Line, has posted a thumping loss for 2011 but pointed to a 'discernable' recovery in the market supported by increased freight rates' ...

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MARCH 30, 2012
Bodouroglou's battle cry Paragon CEO says unbalanced relationship between owners and charterers is a major threat to industry's long-term health. Arctic joins DSX fuel debate Norwegian equity guru praises fuel-efficient bulker newbuildings on the heels of Diana Shipping's spending spree. Grand China burns TMT Nobu Su-backed VLOO owner storms New York court with million-dollar claim against "cash starved" Asian operator. Cantor exits shipping New York firm chops maritime banker Geoff Martin only days after seeing off analyst Natasha Boyden on march out of sector. GasLog down on NYSE debut Shares in Wall Street newcomer follow a familiar pattern as they slip below the curtailed offer price. River Princess going slowly Bulker stuck on Goan beach for 12 years is finally being dismantled. Platou sounds capesize alarm Wave of bankruptcies a danger if rates do not pick up, RS Platou Markets says. Falcon's wings clipped Vietnamese bulker arrested at port of Paradip in India over unpaid fuel bill. Diana strikes again Bulker binge tops $78m as Simeon Palios-led shipowner pounces on a third panamax in less than two days. Sietas sell-off gains pace Sale of long-established German shipbuilder steps up a gear as receiver talks to prospective buyers. Subsea 7 wins SURF gig Kristian Siem's offshore owner adds $175m to its coffers with another North Sea contract. Sincere slides Taiwanese bulker owner records 2011 earnings fall as operating costs rise. Recruiting the right stuff Searching for brokers, commercial mortality, talking nonsense BP style and cordon bleu feasting in a pirate camp. Farstad returns to STX OSV Karl Johan Bakken-led offshore owner to pay over $200m for two more AHTS ships.

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MARCH 30, 2012
Maersk announces booking stop to Europe U.S. finds China subsidizes solar panel exports Pirate ransom ban could endanger crews Hanjin plans 2 new TP services U.S. politicians weigh in on port labor situation Bank of America launches supply chain portal Official U.S. ballast rule to be released Monday COSCO/Hanjin start new Asia-US Gulf service EU hammers forwarders in fixing case LeanLogistics software promotes 'green' actions

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MARCH 30, 2012
Bunker prices fall as week ends Trading was quiet on the US Gulf, local players told Bunkerworld. Dan-Bunkering to expand into the Americas New Houston office will be led by Hans Lind Dollerup. Risler Bunkering closed for holiday Employees will be contactable on their mobile phones. Prices falling across the board Average demand in Hamburg. CEPSA reshuffles management, traders A number of changes in management at CEPSA Marine Fuels as part of global restructuring. Prices falling in Fujairah Good demand and avails reported in Middle East hub. Oil terminal will make Cyprus an 'energy trading hub' Work on Vassiliko terminal to begin 'almost immediately'. Bunker suppliers seeing 'critical vendor' status challenged Lawyers panel warns that US bankruptcy courts no longer giving priority to bunker debts. More bunker grades could trigger insurance claims Association of marine insurers 'paying close attention' to impact on engines. NYK Line receives certification for latest revision of SEEMP SEEMP certification in compliance with latest IMO guidelines adopted by MEPC 63. Bunker prices falling in key Asia markets Good supplies of marine fuel at major Asian ports sufficient on Friday. Gas shipping firm orders environmental friendly LPG newbuilds Vessels to include LNG/LPG bunker fuel tanks, scrubber and ballast water treatment systems. Sulphur regulation to change 'character' of bunker industry LNG 'answer' to meet challenges faced by ship operators, says GL-Futureship Vice President. Tanker firm orders vessel efficiency management software NAPA-DSME Power software able to save up to 5% of a tanker's fuel costs, says maritime software firm. 'Significant' increase in bunker costs puts pressure on China Cosco The Hong Kong-listed firm swings to loss in 2011 as bunker costs increase by 34.9%. Indian shipping companies 'planning' to increase freight rates Due to increase in fuel costs and reduced revenues, says India's Union Minister of Shipping. Oil recovery system to be marketed in China Chinese market 'now mature' to undertake the maritime passive safety technology, says Chinese firm.

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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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