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BRIEFS

August 3, 2012

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MSC to up Asia-US west/east coasts rates, rail links from September OOIL profit down, but box unit revenues increase 5pc to US$2.8 billion Hanjin slashes loss as quarterly revenues rise 18pc to US$2.4 billion CEVA quarterly pre-tax profit falls 13.6pc, but revenue increases 5.5pc DP World first half volumes up 7.5pc to 28 million TEU, but pace slackens UK's Graig Group places order for three 2,000-TEU box ships from Jinhai Antwerp, Marseilles overall cargo off in first half, but boxes hold steady Guangdong will devise new plan for Pearl River Delta port development China boosts railway spending to help reverse slowing economic growth Kuehne + Nagel to provide global ocean freight management for Metro Group Geodis profit up 6pc despite lower volume, Euro-crisis pricing pressure Hactl welcomes air cadet fact-finding tour at Hong Kong airport Cargolux hunts for CEO as Regimen resignation rekindles rumours of clash JD Neuhaus supplies centralised pneumatic handling system for four hoists

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AUGUST 2, 2012
FFFAI delegation meets WCO chief Kale's CAPELLA CFS/ICD management system now available on Microsoft Windows Azure Maersk Line vessels benefiting from KPIs Shreyas Shipping inducts OEL KOCHI for coastal trade ICTT Vallarpadam registers record monthly throughput Shipping Minister reviews capacity augmentation projects at three west coast Major Ports India pips China in export growth rate: WTO June exports drop 5.45 pc to $ 25.06 bn Dinesh Gupta elected President, Anil Jain Vice-President of Gandhidham Chamber Rain gods, please save our economy

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Crowley Liner Services issues statement on plea agreement NNS school is "Apprenticeship Innovator and... Bisso Towboat takes deliver of ASD tractor tug newbuild Smit Lamnalco orders RAstar ASD tugs Obama nominates Art Sulzer for Seaway advisory board First of new series of Platform Supply Vessels for Brazil

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Hanjin Shipping to restart calls to Port of Portland container terminal Port of Los Angeles reports emissions programs working Parsons Brinckerhoff taps Snyder as senior supervising engineer Inchcape Shipping Services eyes possible strike in Argentina General Dynamics completes deal for Earl Industries' ship repair division

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AUGUST 2, 2012
HSBC sells its shipping services division Bank says its still committed to shipping US sanctions: who stands to lose out on Iran trade? New measures from Washington could bring more than just oil trades with Iran to a halt BP tanker fixtures rise 15% this year Indian refinery helps to boost tanker charters Pyxis confirms tanker order Deal for single MR2 vessel was struck months ago but surfaces now Cheniere achieves final investment decision Cheniere inches towards final approval for planned Sabine Pass liquefaction trains Offshore vessel opportunities as the Chinese buy into the North Sea New interest in region will boost activity for offshore support vessels Global boxship fleet still growing With 5,062 vessels active on liner trades, data reveals the top 20 carriers control 85% of the 16.2m teu total Seaspan foregoes $267m undrawn loan Decision reflects strategic expediency, say top executives Seaspan narrows its second-quarter loss to $6.7m Independent charter owner boosts normalised earnings in second quarter Spot market activity slumps for 15-year-old VLCCs Older tankers' share of fixtures falls from 23% in 2009 to 12% so far this year Scorpio says benchmark product tanker routes do not show real story New triangulation trade patterns mean product tankers earn more than investors and analysts think German banks finance KG vessel sales Hamburg financing company AHS buys Clou Ocean at discount price Sami forces all members to apply for accreditation Only 10% have passed through stage one of programme Sanko Mineral poised to sail free from Baltimore after three-month stay Liquimar, Knightsbridge, WBC and cargo interests agree to drop proceedings Atlantic supramax cargoes postponed after strike in Argentina Spot market rates remain stable, though BHP Billiton could downsize expansion of Port Hedland Weak iron ore market is leading miner to reconsider capital expenditure Lower charter rates clip Diana Shipping's earnings Cash-rich owner takes steep rate cut on two new panamax charters MarAd rejects APT Title XI application Blackstone arm assessing possibilities of asking for another review Uni-Tankers claims smaller tanker markets is looking buoyant Danish tanker owner on the acquisition trail Better sentencing It is time for a uniform approach to sentencing pirates Crowley Liner Services agrees $17m criminal fine in Puerto Rico price-fixing case Total fines collected by Washington increase to $46m OOCL buys equipment for Long Beach Cranes worth $346.6m contracted for leased terminals in California Pirates free seven Albedo crew for $1.2m pay-out Confusion surrounds the fate of 14 seafarers said to remain captive in Somalia Pacific Basin eyes joint venture to execute ro-ro exit Berglund seeks quick get-away from loss-making unit Tung warns of weak peak as rate recovery slows Idle ship numbers down despite uncertain prospects Scrap and build is the way forward In a vastly overtonnaged market, systemised scrapping is the way forward Feeling peaky? Sluggish global economy dims prospects for high-season box demand RBS nationalisation would harm ship finance, say experts Financiers debate whether Commerzbank ship finance exit sets a precedent SinOceanic board worried about GCL connection Common shareholder could pose asset arrest problems for boxship tonnage provider

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AUGUST 2, 2012
MARAD denies APT bid MARAD administrator David Matsuda has rejected APT's application for Title XI loan guarantees, shortly after APT took the US government to court Delhi to back insurance for Iran's tankers INDIAN maritime insurers will offer government-backed insurance to Iranian tankers to help resume oil trade with Tehran despite international sanctions, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Rate fall weighs on Diana SIMEON Palios-led Diana Shipping today reported falling profits and more charters rolling over to lower rates, counterbalanced by a growing cash position Profits drop 13% at COSCO's yard unit COSCO Corp (Singapore) said net profits fell by 13.3% to S$27.6M ($22M) in the second quarter ended 30 June NY&NJ joins ship fuel incentive push VESSELS that cut air emissions will receive financial incentives from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rosneft swings to losses RUSSIA'S government-owned oil giant Rosneft said it had swung to net losses of 8Bn rubles ($247.8M) in Q2 Genco scores debt relief NYSE-listed Genco has obtained a crucial agreement from lenders to push back amortisation payments and extend covenant waivers OOCL profits drop by 70% HONG Kong-listed Orient Overseas International Ltd today posted $43M in profits for its box subsidiary OOCL, a 70% drop from the same period last year Seaspan beats Street GERRY Wang-led Seaspan has reported higher adjusted profits and the finalisation of a Chinese loan to support its newbuilding programme Knight chaos rattles market ELECTRONIC trader Knight Capital, which has significant ties to shipping, was hit yesterday by a severe technical glitch that might have affected NYSE-listed NAT and has now forced Knight to "actively pursue" alternatives Trans-Pacific box rise starts THE 3% week-on-week increase in Hong Kong/Los Angeles box rates suggests that liners' proposed rise of $500 per feu has had only limited success, a report said today Strikers disrupt Bahia Blanca in Argentina A STRIKE continued today at Bahia Blanca's port in Argentina, ISS said Hanjin slashes losses HANJIN Shipping posted 1.2Bn won ($1.06M) in losses for 2Q12, down from 274Bn won in losses in the same period a year ago and 338.4Bn won in losses in 1Q12 VLCC period fixtures rise BROKERS are reporting greater interest in VLCC period booking, with the spot market plunging deeper into negative territory Chinese Goliaths get cosy ANSWERING Beijing's call to co-operate in tough times, China State Shipbuilding Corp and China State Construction Engineering Corp have agreed to work closer

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Horizon Lines Posts Second Quarter Net Loss Horizon Lines reported a $29.8 million net loss for the second quarter but the U.S. domestic ocean carrier's operating results... Matson Sees Rise in Operating Income for Quarter Matson Inc. said its second quarter operating income rose while net income was hurt by charges from discontinued operations and... US Intermodal Volume Hit Record in July U.S. intermodal traffic on the major railroads in July rose 5.6 percent year-over-year, hitting a record high for the month,... UASC's Vitarana Discusses Trade Outlook Between US, India, Middle East (Video) In an interview on the bridge of the UASC container ship Al Sabahia, which was loading and unloading containers at... Genesee & Wyoming Profit Jumps Despite Volume Drop Genesee & Wyoming profit jumped 17 percent year-over-year to $36.4 million, as higher fuel surcharges and improved operations helped the... LA Port's Pollution-Reduction Strategy Pays Off Harmful emissions from port operations in Los Angeles have declined as much as 76 percent over the past seven years... Crowley Pleads Guilty to Puerto Rico Price-Fixing Crowley Liner Services pleaded guilty and was sentenced to pay a $17 million criminal fine for conspiring with other carriers... Maersk Line Ltd. Acquires US Ship Operator Maersk Line Ltd. acquired 3PSC, a privately held ship operator based in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Terms of the acquisition... Shippers, Railroads Pitch Dispute-Resolution Ideas Major North American railroads and shippers say they support more federally sponsored arbitration, but the carriers can't get onboard with... OCU-Management Talks Continue on West Coast In a welcome sign of cooperation, office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Southern California met through the day on... US Opposition to EU Airline Carbon Tax Builds U.S. pressure to reject the European Union's carbon tax on international airlines is mounting, with committees in both chambers of... Global Air Cargo Grows on Middle East Strength International air cargo traffic increased 1.1 percent in June from a year ago, driven by strong growth in the Middle... ODFL Profit Rises 21.5 Percent to $48 Million The slowing economy wasn't a drag on Old Dominion Freight Line in the second quarter. Revenue jumped 12.8... Japan Airlines Net Profit Soars Despite Weak Cargo Numbers Japan Airlines said on Thursday that its net profit soared 111.2 percent in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, which... Spot Rates Rebound in Asia-Europe Container Trade Spot rates in the Asia-Europe trade rebounded this week after three consecutive weeks of decline as carrier efforts to reduce... CEVA Reports Lower Profit CEVA Logistics said its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization fell 13.6 percent to 70 million euros ($85... Auto Emissions Parts Trade Revs Up The global trade in auto parts is getting a fuel injection as a result of the growing market for exhaust... Seaspan Reports Improved Results Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan Corp. said its net loss narrowed and adjusted net earnings rose amid nearly full vessel utilization... Tropical Shipping Posts Loss Caribbean carrier Tropical Shipping posted a $4 million operating loss on $80 million in revenue despite an increase in container... Court Dismisses ABF Lawsuit Against Teamsters, YRC A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit that challenged three rounds of labor concessions at YRC Worldwide by claiming the Teamsters... Sept. 1 MSC Rate Hike Is Second in a Month Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Thursday that the general rate increase it plans to implement on eastbound trans-Pacific cargo from... Deutsche Post DHL Lifts Earnings Forecast Deutsche Post DHL lifted its 2012 earnings guidance after strong demand for its express delivery services in Asia boosted its... First Half Profit Fell 26 Percent at OOCL Parent Orient Overseas Container Line's parent company reported a 26 percent drop in operating profit during the year's first half and... Lufthansa Cargo Profit Slumps 60 Percent Lufthansa Cargo's operating profit slumped nearly 60 percent in the second quarter to 28 million euros ($34.4 million) from 69... Charter Revenue Doubles at Shipowner Box Ships Greek container shipowner Box Ships Inc. more than doubled second quarter charter revenue to $15.44 million from $7.22 million a... ILA, USMX Committees to Meet The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance will hold meetings this month by ILA-USMX committees assigned specific issues... Hanjin to Resume Service to Portland Convinced that labor productivity at the Port of Portland has returned to normal, Hanjin Shipping will resume making ship calls...

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Asciano invests to improve its Melbourne terminal Asciano, which owns Patrick, one of Australia's largest terminal managers/stevedores, is in the midst of a major capital expansion and productivity enhance programme ... Hanjin posts stronger results for H1 as box volumes jump Hanjin has seen its container division results pick up for both the second quarter and for the first half of this year on the back of a rate recovery and higher ... Operating profit slides at CEVA A combination of the harsher economic climate and declining levels of consumer confidence, especially in Europe, contributed to a sharp fall in profits at the supply ... ICS wants IMO to adjust BWM mandate The International Chamber of Shipping is putting pressure on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to be more flexible in implementing its 2004 Ballast ... DHL doubles up its Shanghai-Dubai LCL link DHL Global Forwarding (DHL GF) has started a second weekly LCL service between Shanghai and Dubai while also extending its coverage to Kuwait and Qatar. The move ... Transpac GRI 'fails' to take effect OOCL still steaming in the black OOCL, the container arm of Hong Kong-listed Orient Overseas [International] Ltd [OOIL], continued to outperform most of its rivals in the first six months of the ... APM T signs Lazaro Cardenas concession agreement Competition is set to increase in Mexico's west coast port of Lazaro Cardenas with APM Terminals (APM T) now confirmed as the new operator of container-handling ... Bigger boxships assist growth at DPW Larger ships now being deployed on a number of trade lanes contributed to the 7.5% growth in containers handled by DP World in the first ...

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AUGUST 2, 2012
FBR eyes shipping exit MLL goes oceanographic Crowley pleads guilty HSBC hives off shipbroking The HSBC banking group is to sell HSBC Shipping Services to a management buy out team. Deutsche downs DryShips Knight falls on its sword PB 'In the zone' New Pacific Basin boss Mats Berglund says the shipowner is now in the zone when it comes to expanding its bulker fleet. Smit Lamnalco pens four Smit Lamnalco has ordered four new tugs to cover its recently signed contract with the ExxonMobil-led Papua New Guinea LNG project. Diana two tied up Ultrabulk takes a pair of Diana panamaxes for two years at lower rates for the NYSE-quoted owner. Diana profit dented Falling dry-cargo rates have taken their toll on the second quarter profit of Diana Shipping. Semb Marine steady in Q2 Sembcorp Marine reported steady profit for the second quarter despite sales jumping by nearly half. BHP cans rumour BHP Billiton has poured cold water on claims it is scaling back its expansion plans at the key iron ore port of Port Hedland. MMHE still down Malaysia Marine & Heavy Engineering (MMHE) has once again seen a big drop in earnings despite its marine division posting stellar results. Hornbeck misses mark A vastly improved showing from its offshore fleet could not pull Hornbeck up to Wall Street's expectations in the second quarter. Seaspan funds trio Seaspan Corp has tapped a Chinese bank to help it pay for three giant newbuildings on order at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding. Boskalis enters India Royal Boskalis Westminster has scooped a major dredging contract for India's largest container port. MarAd rejects tanker loan A simmering battle over American Petroleum Tankers (APT) bid for a US government $340m loan guarantee is set to flare up after the application was rejected. Seaspan short in Q2 Seaspan has seen its second quarter numbers come up short of expectations. STX in FSO score STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is in line for an FSO order from a North American client, local media reports. Hanjin slashes losses South Korea's Hanjin Shipping has narrowly missed on a return to profit in the second quarter of 2012. Ezion builds LNG backlog Ezion Holdings continues to build on its success in Australia with a fourth contract from the local LNG industry since 2009. Costs dog OOCL interims OOCL parent company OOIL has seen interim profits slide by one third as it faced higher costs during the last six months. Box Ships revenues jump Box Ships, the Michael Bodouroglou-led containership owner, has seen revenues more than double compared to a year ago. Genco stays in the red Genco Shipping & Trading has booked a second quarter loss, but said its lenders agreed to relax some provisions under its credit facilities.

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AUGUST 2, 2012
ILA, USMX to resume contract talks Aug. 22-24 James McNamara, the ILA's spokesman, said the union remains optimistic about reaching an agreement following last month's agreement between the union and management on issues involving automation and chassis. Port of NY/NJ to reward 'clean ship' operators The port authority anticipates about 600 vessels a year will participate in the CVI program, and it will yield annual emission reductions of 182.2 tons of nitrogen oxide, 38.3 tons of particulate matter, and 264.1 tons of sulfur dioxides. MarAd denies Title XI guarantee to APT Drewry cautions TP rate hikes won't stick OOIL 1H profit recedes Orient Overseas (International) Ltd., the Hong Kong-based parent of liner carrier OOCL, said Thursday its operating profit fell 25.5 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2012 to $140 million. Mojix adds RFID to automotive supply chains Xata sees software gains, revenue holds still Hanjin reduces losses in 1H German lines slow joint Mideast loop Ryder buys small U.K. truck leasing outfit Senators urge ILWU clerks, employers to reach deal Wozniak appointed Columbus McKinnon VP CORRECTION: Nordana's U.S. East Coast-West Africa service continues USDA helps release ag shipments overseas Ex-Im Bank expands in Minneapolis Since fiscal year 2007 through July 26, 2012, the bank has authorized about $710 million to Minnesota businesses to support $1.4 billion in export sales. U.S. industry welcomes 'Cairo Declaration' ITC: Dominican apparel not benefiting from U.S. trade program

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AUGUST 2, 2012
Market firm in Fujairah Prices move up single digits in the Middle Eastern bunker hub. Prices lack direction in major European ports Bunker prices hesitate to demonstrate any clear direction. Mauritius supplier invests in extending pipeline network New barge can 'bunker beyond port limit'. Maersk releases latest surcharge figures Ten dollars added to most routes. Fuel oil stocks climb But shortage of on-spec product remains. Shipping consultancy sold to management Sale to be complete in fourth quarter. Fuel oil arbitrage East Asia to climb by 46% month-on-month But bunker avails expected to remain tight Environmentalists open attack on cruise industry 'Unfortunately, there are still some holdouts trying to weaken or delay the ECA.' 'Flexible' WFS tightens grip on credit Company prepared to 'walk away from a lot of business'. Asian bunker prices at regional hubs buck Singapore trend Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. US marine services firm in $50 million acquisition Acquisition of Chemring Marine 'perfect fit' with Drew Marine's strategy, says CEO. South China monthly fuel oil imports fall in July Imports down 36% but levels are expected to improve in August. Typhoon hits bunkering ops in Taiwan Ports closed and cargo operations suspended due to severe weather conditions. FAL gets new manager as restructuring talks rumble on Appointment made at a time when creditors are expected to reject the trader's restructuring proposal. Chimbusco branch meets first half sales target Target met despite 'increasingly fierce domestic competition', it says. OOIL posts 33% decline in H1 profit Positive operating margin at its box unit 'adversely impacted' by the 'unexpected' increase in bunker fuel, it says.

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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