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BRIEFS

April 3, 2012

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*Shipping News* Stricken cruise ship arrives in M'sian port safely A luxury cruise ship with 1,000 people on board that was stranded for 24 hours after a fire arrived at a Malaysian port late on Sunday, a maritime official said. Carnival cruise ship released from Texas port A Carnival Corp cruise liner was released to sail from a Texas port by a US judge who ordered it seized on March 30 in a lawsuit over a death in the Costa Concordia shipwreck off Italy. Indebted Torm fails to raise capital: report The future of indebted Danish shipping company Torm looks set to be determined by its banks after talks over a capital injection collapsed on Friday, the Financial Times said. Iraq working to defuse Hormuz Low water levels hamper Rhine river shipping Malta delists Iranian tanker carrying Syrian crude

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Losses hit big Taiwan box lines, but Wan Hai makes money closer to home Somali pirates agree to release 1,066-TEU ships' crew for US$2.8 million Optimism returns to Long Beach, busy peak seasson expected in 2012 India court orders shipowner to pay kin US$196,552 after ship collision Colombo's state-run terminal hits record highs in 2011 at 2,299,446 TEU BIMCO draughts standard contract for employing armed guards on ships Maimex-Beretti tie-up accents door-to-door solutions for fashion shippers Air China Cargo expands routes while rival carriers downplay freight Volga-Dnepr pitches in to rebuild Honda assembly plant after Thai floods Kuehne + Nagel launches innovative air freight service for pharma products

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CMA CGM, MSC & CSAV in joint north Europe-East Coast South America service Hapag-Lloyd to levy north Europe-Far East bunker surcharge from April 16 Maersk adds Hamburg to its AE-6 Far East service MOL expands South Africa coverage MSC takes delivery of large capacity vessel for Asia-Europe service NSCSA inks contract with Qatar Aluminium Co. NYK's Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan first in world to be certified Port of Hamburg berths first vessel of BBC Chartering's new Europe-Asia service Refineries ask Iran to bear insurance risk amid sanctions Shreyas Shipping CFO recognised for cost management Tanker earnings weaken WCA Family Week Conference sets attendance record Pak notifies negative list for trade with India Amsterdam Metropolitan Area delegation visits JN Port Ban on pulses exports to stay; two varieties exempted Govt directive on EIC could hamper seafood exports State budget allocates around '750 cr. for Mumbai water transport project Steel imports to cost more China eases checks & balances on foreign capital

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APRIL 2, 2012
FedEx opens new offices in USA US-based FedEx Corporation reported that its freight forwarding unit FedEx Trade Networks has opened three new US offices as part of an ongoing expansion programme. The new premise... Opening of first duty-free reefer depot Decoexsa Maroc, a leading Moroccan groupage haulier, has announced the opening of a temperature-controlled facility within its duty-free depot in Casablanca in May. The capacity wi... APM Terminals in implementation phase for Moin Container Terminal APM Terminals' Moin Container Terminal (TCM) concession agreement with the Costa Rican government has received final endorsement from the country's comptroller general office. With... Korean boosts cargo customer base for Swissport in Amsterdam Swissport International, one of the world's leading providers of ground services for the aviation sector, has won a significant new customer at Amsterdam Schiphol airport in the sh... Japan and Sri Lanka ink open-skies agreement Japan and Sri Lanka have concluded a revised bilateral air service agreement, which includes an open-skies deal, starting in 2013. With respect to cargo transport, the main highlig... Dubai reports volume upturn in February Dubai international airport's freight volumes witnessed an upturn after months of flat growth, according to the monthly traffic report for February issued by Dubai Airports. After ... DST gains furniture maker blueroom as new customer DST m'bel mobil, based in Rekingen (Switzerland), has gained a new customer in the shape of blueroom Kindermöbel. DST will manage the central warehouse, pick inbound orders and org... InterRail intensifies cooperation with China Railway International Multimodal Transport InterRail Trans Siberian Express Ltd, a subsidiary of Switzerland-based InterRail Holding AG, has signed an agreement with China Railway International Multimodal Transport (CRIMT) ... P&O Ferrymasters set to expand its key Benelux-Finland business P&O Ferrymasters is set to expand its key Benelux-Finland business after signing an exclusive agency agreement with Finland-based Greencarrier Freight Services, a member of th... First Scania euro 6 trucks now being registered The EU Commission's euro 6 emission regulation was recently adopted, making it possible to register heavy vehicles according to the new standard. The Swedish vehicle manufacturer S... ID Logistics newly listed on the stock exchange The French logistics company ID Logistics, which has grown strongly and consistently in Europe since it was founded in 2002, recently completed its initial public offering. The ser... U-Freight partner Tracosa Aduanas gains AEO status in Spain Tracosa Aduanas, the Spanish independent freight forwarder and agent of the U-Freight Group (UFL), has become an authorised economic operator (AEO) in the customs simplifications c...

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APRIL 2, 2012
Seadrill subsidiary places $568 million semi order at Jurong Trailer Bridge sails out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy Bath Iron Works faces $171,300 in proposed OSHA fines Kvichak to build two fish transport vessels Detyens Shipyards awarded $8.1 million MSC drydocking contract Bergen Group Fosen awarded further OCV contract by Volstad Maritime OW Bunker to launch U.S. operations American Club alert warns of California ban on vessel sewage discharge Wärtsilä Hamworthy wins third Höegh LNG regas technology contract Keppel AmFELS wins $205 million repeat order from Mexico

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APRIL 2, 2012
Two persons believed dead from Bellingham boathouse fire Hamburg Sud christens new 7,100 teu box ship Container group calling for Connie Award nominations NYK ship management plan meets new IMO standards Evergreen Shipping Agency taps Amalfitano as president

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APRIL 2, 2012
Shipping's matchmaker Capital Link's Nicolas Bornozis brings together investors and owners Substance before style Logistics needs a little more customer focus, a little less preoccupation with its image VLGCs fixed with discharge options Oversupply in Middle East Gulf due to falling Iranian LPG exports Crowley keeps shipyards guessing on boxship orders US company eyes newbuildings for domestic and foreign trades K Line capesize sells for further trading at scrap value Bulker, 16, sells for $500,000 above demolition price Valencia in ambitious mood Spanish hub aims to become 'Europe south gate' for Asian goods by exploiting rail link Shipping to compete for diesel fuel Calls to match land transport requirements could ease supply fears Flux Drive wins award Innovative fuel-saving system hailed as valuable contribution to green ship technology Fuel efficiency counts for charterers Naive to think cargo owners have no interest in fuel bills, says Cargill's Surging bunker prices boost interest in alternative fuels Industry joins forces to back research into new energy sources Sewage discharge banned in California waters American P&I Club alerts members to new rule Drydocks World presses on with debt restructuring Decree 57 allows Dubai yard to proceed without unanimous creditor support Somalia divided over EU move to fight piracy on land Critics say move will drive gangs to support Al-Shabaab DFDS military newbuildings delayed at P+S Werft Delivery of ro-ro vessels was expected in early 2012, but will now be in the latter half of the year Fall in Indian steel prices hits Alang demand Rates paid by breakers slip week on week as currency fluctuations and ample tonnage add to weakened sentiment Minoan posts $52m loss But giant Adriatic cruise ferries boost revenues Navios buys NewLead handysize Frangou counts cash flow gain as compatriot continues to downsize Tanker Pacific snaps up fresh bargain Reports say LR Torm Ugland sold for $23m Sanko sell-off saga continues Distressed shipowner to sell 27 ships in restructuring deal PMSC vetting reveals lack of awareness Security firms failing to grasp importance of showing due diligence NOL scraps bond plan Weak market a setback for Singapore box carrier Jones Act here to stay US cabotage remains off-limits to outsiders PSA Group reports 4% drop in profit Fall belies growth in revenues and box volumes Yang Ming dips into the red Bunker and operating expenses scupper Taiwan boxline's profits CSA urges China shipowners to seek government aid Owner lobby calls for collective rate setting Ex-Vinashin boss jailed for 20 years Guilty verdict for eight other former managers ends Vietnam court case DHT launches $80m rights issue Private equity player Anchorage Capital invests $7.5m and pledges to buy shares that go unpurchased from the remaining $72.5m Bankrupt shipbuilder Sietas set for sale Several parties interested in the group plus strong interest in repair yard and crane maker, says administrator Italian court reduces DSV fine Penalty linked to takeover of ABX Logistics MOL predicts smaller loss But Japanese shipowner still sees worst performance since its founding

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APRIL 2, 2012
Navios buys bulker NAVIOS Holdings said today it has acquired the 2011-built Handysize bulker Navios Serenity for $26M Smuggled chemicals seized POLICE in Guatemala have seized $6M worth of precursor chemicals for making drugs smuggled by ship from China, IHS Global Insight reported today Another key box rate rise sought CONTAINER rates for Far East/Europe routes could be headed up again in May Oz strife sparks force majeure THE BHP Billiton-Mitsubishi Alliance told Fairplay today it has declared force majeure Iran aids Syria with tanker TEHRAN is reportedly helping Damascus defy Western sanctions by providing a tanker to transport Syrian crude to China Carnival ship released A CARNIVAL cruise ship has been released to sail to the Yucatan after being seized last week in Galveston Drydocks World move pressures its creditors DRYDOCKS World said today it has filed for insolvency protection to encourage holdout creditors to sign on to its $2.2Bn restructuring proposal China's iron trading net adds Rio Tinto RIO TINTO has joined fellow Australian miner Fortescue in the new China Beijing International Mining Exchange, China's first iron ore trading platform

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APRIL 2, 2012
Diesel Prices Fall for First Time in 10 Weeks Diesel prices across the U.S. fell for the first time in 10 weeks in the week ending April 2, dropping... Freight Growth Sluggish, OECD Says Global freight volume remains below pre-recession levels in the U.S. and Europe, but is showing strength in developing economies, according... Livingston Acquires JPMorgan Chase's Trade Business Customs broker Livingston International has completed its acquisition of the customs and trade compliance services of JPMorgan Chase's Global Trade... ICTSI to Buy Stake in Karachi Terminal Philippine terminal operator International Container Terminal Services is buying a minority stake in a terminal in Pakistan's largest port, Karachi.... Trucking Demand Steady, Says FTR Associates Warmer than typical winter weather helped hold demand for trucking steady in February, typically a slack month for motor carriers,... West Coast Container Volume Drops 4 Percent Container volumes at West Coast ports declined 4 percent in February compared to the same month last year, due to... Amalfitano Named President of Evergreen's North American Agency Roy Amalfitano has been named president of Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp., North America agents for global ocean carrier Evergreen... Echo Global Logistics Expands in Arizona Echo Global Logistics is expanding its offices in Arizona to accommodate the addition of employees through the acquisition of Advantage... Trimac Acquires Stake in Fortress Trucking Canadian bulk trucking giant Trimac acquired a 60 percent stake in Fortress Trucking for about $4.4 million, the $334 million... Evergreen Swings to 2011 Loss Evergreen Marine swung to a $105 million net loss last year as weak rates plunged the company into red ink... US Factory Activity Expands U.S. manufacturing expanded in March for the 32nd consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The ISM's... Maersk to Boost Rates From Asia to US Maersk has continued its global round of freight rate hikes by boosting levies on its services into the U.S. ... MOL Faces Unprecedented Challenges, Company President Says Japanese shipping giant MOL believes the current cross-sector shipping recession is without historical precedent. Speaking Monday to mark the... Honda to Export US-Made SUVs Through Jacksonville The Port of Jacksonville will handle exports of the new 2012 Honda CR-V that is being manufactured at the Honda... Dubai, Louisville Advance in Air Cargo Rankings Dubai and Louisville were the major movers last year among the world's top 20 busiest international cargo airports, according to... Italy Reduces DSV Antitrust Fine DSV said Italian trust busters reduced a fine related to the Danish trucking and logistics company's acquisition of ABX Logistics... China Shipping Posts $428 Million Loss China Shipping Container Lines said weak rates and high fuel costs contributed to a net loss of 2.74 billion yuan... TNT Express: Weak European Economy, Pricing Pressure Hit Results TNT Express, the Dutch parcel delivery company being taken over by UPS, said "mixed" economic conditions in Europe and slowing... February Container Imports Down 5.8 Percent U.S. containerized imports declined 5.8 percent in February, the first year-over-year drop in four months, PIERS data show. Journal... Hamburg Lawmakers Approve Increased Hapag-Lloyd Stake Hamburg lawmakers approved a $562 million investment in Hapag-Lloyd that makes the city state the biggest shareholder in the German... Hamburg's HHLA Eyes 5 Percent Box Growth in 2012 HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, said it expects to boost its container traffic by 5 percent in 2012 and take market... ILWU to ILA: 'We have your back' When the president of the West Coast dockworkers' union pledged full support to the International Longshoremen's Association in this year's... Damaged Freight: Settling a Dispute at the Origin Q: We made a shipment under free-on-board-origin, freight-prepaid terms to one of our customers, applying pricing from our customer's contract... CEVA Looks to a New Century As multinational companies pursue global expansion strategies, their key 3PLs are expected to expand with them. 3PLs, in turn, must... 3PLs Build Platform for Growth Economic uncertainty, natural disasters and fast-changing consumer markets are forcing third-party logistics providers to rethink their global expansion strategies. As... FedEx Freight Makes Profit a Priority Delivering an annual profit this May is the top priority for FedEx Freight, which lost money in its fiscal third... Waterfront Commission Report Adds Fuel to ILA Fire Stories of mob connections, excess staffing and $400,000-a-year dockworker pay at the New York-New Jersey port got a fresh airing... US Footwear Importers Walking Away From China For the past decade, importers of footwear had a basic sourcing philosophy: China first, China only. Rising production costs and... Building Confidence in Europe When Maersk Line shocked the maritime world in late March by suspending bookings in its North Europe-Asia service, it highlighted... Transportation Policy: Shooting for the Moon Feb. 20 marked the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's launch into space and the three orbits he took around earth... Captive Shippers May Not Get Hoped-For STB Relief Shippers challenging high rail rates will likely learn the only thing more enduring than railroads' pricing power is federal agencies'... Time Running Out in Congress for Highway Bill Congress has a knack of making cynics into realists. Fears that the push for a transportation bill would dissolve into...

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APRIL 2, 2012
NOL aborts securities plan Singapore-based NOL, which owns the liner shipping and logistics group, APL, has pulled a capital fund raising exercise less than a week since it was launched. ... SA's fruit export industry under threat Justin Chadwick, chairman of Fruit South Africa (FSA), believes that the future of the country's fruit export industry is under threat. In an open conference letter, ... Ports of Auckland forced into climb-down An amazing volte-face by the Ports of Auckland [PoA] management on Friday - just ahead of an Employment Court hearing - means that port workers will be allowed ... Taiwan trio fall down in 2011 finances Taiwan's trio of main carriers - Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai - have followed other liner companies and have seen their finances slump for 2011.Evergreen's ... MOL: forecast of 'largest loss in history' MOL president Koichi Muto took the opportunity on the 128th anniversary of the founding of the company to warn that the Japanese carrier is facing the 'largest ... Significant drop in inactive box tonnage The inactive containership fleet has shrunk by 146,000 TEU over the past two weeks, representing a 20% decrease to 565,000 TEU, according to the latest inactive ... MOL to join ASA service to target China/South Africa market Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to join up with fellow Japanese liner services company K Line, and its partner Pacific International Lines (PIL) in a move that is designed ... PSA: we will continue to invest Despite a challenging year just gone and an uncertain outlook for 2012, Singapore-headquartered port operator, PSA International's group ceo, Tan Chong Meng, has ... More action in Poland ICTSI's subsidiary Baltic Container Terminal in Gdynia (Poland) has obtained a grant of PLN53.8 (USD17.3) million from the EU to subsidise part of its PLN153 (USD49.2) ...

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APRIL 2, 2012
Market mixed on tanker tips Crystal ball cracks as Deutsche Bank warns investors against loading Easter basket with tanker stocks despite rate rally. Galbraiths inks alliance UK shipbrokerage joins forces with Shiplinks in an attempt to cash in on burgeoning Indian chartering market. DeOrchis abandons ship Montgomery McCracken denies talk that DeOrchis & Partners closed its doors after poaching New York firm's name partner. Winland dodges deficit OTC-quoted bulker owner in the black and ready to pounce on distressed assets but liquidity is still a concern. Bharati wins debt deal Domestic banks agree two-year repayment halt and will convert 10% of yard's loans to equity. Malta delists Iran-linked tanker Suezmax accused of carrying Syrian oil is owned by company on US sanctions black-list. Volstad Maritime back again Terje Arnesen-led shipbuilder gets its eighth newbuilding order from Norwegian shipowner and its second in as many months. CSCL parent doles out funds Hong Kong-listed containership giant gets loan from its largest shareholder to ease liquidity woes. Navios buys NewLead ship Angeliki Frangou-led owner mops up chartered handysize with the aid of a new syndicated loan. Concordia set to be refloated Costly plan to remove tragic cruiseship makes salvage and repair a more likely option. Keppel wins Mexican rig deal Singapore-listed powerhouse will build a fourth rig for Perforadora Central. MOL trims record loss tip Japanese owner will still post worst result in its history despite president's slightly improved view. Yang Ming back in the red Taiwanese container line endures tough loss-making year as revenue slips and costs jump. Siem extends seismic vessel Terje Sorensen-led outfit to rake in $45m from charter of survey vessel to Fugro for six years. ITCM takes Clarksons duo Alexandros Koutalianos-led broking shop swells S&P team with the capture of Costas Hardalis and Alex Doulakis. NOL pulls bond issue Singapore liner company blames market uncertainties for decision to cancel fund raising exercise.

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APRIL 2, 2012
Zim loses $276 million in 2011 India ports hampered by strikes TP Pulse: Asia-US rate increases in March stuck MOL braces for record loss Maersk/MSC raising Asia-Europe rates Agility focusing on commercial business Reps introduce waterways funding bill Logica secures $33m Aussie rail deal Livingston International secures new customs, trade services Thailand industry seeks better rail

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APRIL 2, 2012
Prices firmer in Fujairah Prices in South African ports mainly lower on Monday. Prices lack direction in European Ports Some congestion and tight barge schedules reported in Piraeus. March global bunker price overview Intermediate fuel oil grades traded within tight ranges across most regions throughout March. Officials reiterate need for shore power at New York cruise terminal With leadership changes at the Port Authority and a higher price tag 'it is critical this project not fall by the wayside,' says US Congresswoman. O.W. Bunker prepares for US market expansion Aims to launch trading operation in Houston in May, with further plans to expand on the East and then West Coast. Kongsberg Maritime buys out Jotron Consultas 'Jotron Consultas' C-Loading software and Fleet Management Software in particular, are both a strategic match for Kongsberg Maritime,' says Executive VP. IFO prices largely up at major Asian ports Avails of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday. Swiss-based bunker trader expands with ARA office Substantial growth for company as it opens new office in the Netherlands. Gelso M fuel removal operations successfully completed Total of 387.14 cubic metres of gasoil and other fuels recovered from the vessel. Taiwanese shipping firms swing to losses Evergreen and Yang Ming in the red for 2011 but Wan Hai manages to stay in the black. Singapore introduces 'mandatory enhanced bunkering course' Part of efforts to enhance the professionalism and competency of its bunkering cargo officers. Rebound in Asia's box rates 'merely' recovering bunker costs Higher rates recouping the ground lost as a result of rising bunker fuel prices, says OSK Research. Cosco International's bunker arm reduces 2011 sales Sinfeng 'prudently operated' its business amid weak market conditions; initiates legal proceedings against a customer. China fuel oil imports up 7% on-month in March Volume amounted to 2.9 million mt, up 180,000 mt from volumes delivered to China in February.

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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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