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BRIEFS

April 4, 2012

The Business Times

Shipping News

Tanker rates for refinery products steady
Tanker rates for refined petroleum products on top export routes were steady on Monday, with modest sailings helping to support the long-range Middle East market.

Strait Talk

100 years of improving ship safety
IT is of course ironic that in the run-up to the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, there have been three serious large passenger ship casualties.

The Business Times

Shipping News

Tanker rates for refinery products steady
Tanker rates for refined petroleum products on top export routes were steady on Monday, with modest sailings helping to support the long-range Middle East market.

Strait Talk

100 years of improving ship safety
IT is of course ironic that in the run-up to the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, there have been three serious large passenger ship casualties.

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Maersk to raise Asia to US east and west coasts rates from May 1 Fitch gloomy about prospects of global shipping in short- and mid-term Ports of Auckland reverses self on sacking dockers, re-instates them Maersk considers US$83 million investment in Egypt's Port Said Tibet opens first expressway, to spend US$1.5 billion on roads in 2012 US dredging tax like getting 'McDonalds to build bigger Burger Kings' European Shippers Council demands change in air cargo surcharge practices Dubai Airport cargo up 6.5pc bolstering hopes of 2012 global recovery Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings starts B767 operations for DHL Express

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A. S. Shipping handles heavy project cargo at Chennai Port Cochin Port handles 12 pc more cargo in 2011-12 JN Port handles record 65.75 million tonnes, 4.32 million TEUs in 2011-12 MbPT re-introduces popular Amnesty Scheme Paradip Port loses in cargo handling, gains in operational parameters VPT handles 67.41 mt in 2011-12, maintains second position Arshiya Rail launches container train service from north India to Cochin Port Cannot compensate anti-GST states endlessly: Govt Exporters will have to pay SAD in cash for claiming refunds Exports grow at three-month low in February Long dry spell to hamper tea output RBI extends ceiling rate on overseas export credit till Sept. MACCIA's ex-im training programme on April 9, 10

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APRIL 3, 2012
Poland's railway market: investment focussing on fleet upgrade and more infrastructure Poland's railway technology market is worth EUR 2.4 billion, making it the largest among the new EU member states. A new study entitled "The Polish Railway Market" predicts that th... MOL enhances Asia-South Africa service network The Japanese carrier Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) is upgrading its Asia-South Africa network by joining K Line's and PIL's ASA service that plies between Central China, Taiwan and... MacAndrews calling at Dunkirk on weekly basis The maritime door-to-door operator MacAndrews, a subsidiary of the French CMA CGM Group, will offer a call at the French port of Dunkirk every week on its route to Portugal, with e... Geis grew 2011 turnover to EUR 750 million Geis, an international logistics service provider based in Bad Neustadt near Nuremberg (Germany), boosted its turnover to a new record level of EUR 750.5 million in the last busine... Yangtze River Express selects Paris-Vatry as European gateway Yangtze River Express, a China-based cargo carrier, has selected Paris-Vatry airport (France) as the company's gateway for trade between Europe and Western Asia. From today (3 Apri... Air New Zealand ships rally cars from London via Los Angeles to Auckland Air New Zealand Cargo recently shipped the rally cars of Alister McRae, the reigning Asia Pacific champion, and those of his Swedish team mate Per Gunnar Andersson, from London to ... Quick response by AirBridgeCargo and Panalpina ensures timely arrival of open air cinema Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC) recently delivered outsize steel structures to Japan to construct an open air cinema for the Okinawa International Movie F... Russian Railways and Serbian Railways cooperating Russian Railways and Serbian Railways have signed a general agreement worth USD 920 million to implement railway transport projects in Serbia. The two companies have agreed to cons... Streck and Erka now collaborating The Swiss service provider Streck Transport AG, based in Möhlin, and the Stuttgart (Germany)-headquartered forwarding company Erka Internationale Spedition, have started an allianc... Bibby Distribution in UK expands its fleet Bibby Distribution in UK has expanded its fleet with ten new commercial vehicles built by MAN. Some 90% of Bibby's 800-strong truck fleet is now comprised of MAN units. Bibby Distr... DSV gives information about antitrust proceedings in Italy The Danish transport and logistics group DSV said that the Italian authorities imposed an administrative fine of EUR 23.6 million on DSV's Italian subsidiary Saima Avandero SpA in ... Agility back on a good track The global logistics provider Agility announced its Q4 and full year financial results for 2011. The Q4/2011 net profit came to KWD 3.5 million (EUR 9.4 million), an increase of 11...

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APRIL 3, 2012
Vancouver Shipyards to be awarded more NSPS vessels Lower Columbia River to get three Regional Response Vessels Canada to invest C$101 million to restore and upgrade Esquimalt... Brazil's EAS starts sea trials of first Transpetro Suezmax Sovcomflot picks MAN duel fuel engines for LNG newbuilds

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APRIL 3, 2012
Port of Port Angeles files suit against Peninsula Plywood Mill, LLC Trailer Bridge closes book on Chapter 11 proceedings Environmental contest underway on CSX Corporation Facebook page Corps announces completion of Port of Seattle munitions search OOCL inks 40-year deal for Port of Long Beach terminal

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APRIL 3, 2012
Costa Concordia to be refloated in one piece Two firms bid for removal contract 'No sense' in chartering post-panamax bulkers High bunker costs make traditional tonnage the more attractive option Fuel-efficient panamaxes steal a march on older bulkers Vessels built in the last four years dominate spot market fixture lists Baltic Sea aframax rates boosted by north European port congestion Rotterdam is worst affected and with ice premium still applicable, earnings are rising NEL to sell ships as losses soar Greek operator to axe charters and cut pay North America braces for ECA Global shipping could face chaos in August Owners braced for higher fuel bills Heidmar prepared to spend $3.7m extra a year and even more in future Off-spec bunkering disputes will rise Blending at 1% target falls foul of Marpol standards Third and final state approves Elbe dredging Environmentalists are likely to challenge planning approval for deepening the river at Germany's highest administrative court in Leipzig Court blocks Enrica Lexie release High Court tells owners to apply to Kollom magistrates Bunker chokepoint: Pacific Northwest Transpacific trades face supply bottlenecks Maersk to super-slow steam on five Europe-Asia containership loops Transit times will increase by a week but five more vessels to be absorbed into services Low US product demand supports record export volumes High prices hit domestic consumption and see oil products exported to emerging economies Excel eyes equity offering Pact with banks defers first $24m instalment to 2013 A tsunami of scrapping Cash buyers point to capacity and financing challenges ahead Appeal court clarifies Norwegian Saleform 1993 provision Ship sale created issues in relation to documents to be provided on delivery Marco Polo Chapter 11 hearing postponed Banks and borrower must agree a reorganisation plan by April 12 Svitzer crews vote for Liverpool strike Dispute after company sacks tug workers, claiming they were drunk at work Rotterdam reports 10% net income growth Port increases rental revenue and harbour dues Indian miners call for cut in export tax Duty at 30% hurts economy, claim miners China Ocean Shipbuilding trims its 2011 losses Hong Kong-listed yard settles disputes over defective deliveries PMSCs not licensed to use floating armouries Legality of 12 'flotels' called into question German co-operatives seek to mollify Brussels Lay-ups planned to stabilise the market JBIC posts record level of ship financing Japanese export credit agency boosts support for domestic yards Trailer Bridge emerges from Chapter 11 protection Seacor holds three board seats, to help company 'return to profit' Moody's rates DP World credit as Baa3 Solid operational and financial results show emerging markets' importance to profitability, says ratings agency Slow and green Letting economic factors create environmental improvements remains one of the best ways of greening shipping Malta register expels 'sanctions-busting' tanker Other Iranian vessels face deregistration Grim outlook for north Europe box volumes has 'signs of life' Global Port Tracker forecasts 3% growth in deepsea container imports and export growth close to 5% ACM rebuilds sale and purchase team Bulow appointed head of department

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APRIL 3, 2012
MOL predicts record losses JAPAN's MOL is projecting losses of $329M for FY11, which would be the biggest loss in the shipping line's 128-year history Trailer Bridge emerges JONES ACT carrier Trailer Bridge has emerged from bankruptcy with fresh financing from its new majority shareholders EC approves Älvsborg terminal takeover THE EC has cleared the takeover of the Älvsborg ro-ro terminal at Gothenburg by the DFDS Lines ferry group and Luxembourg's terminal operator, C.RO Ports Chartering JV set up A TANKER-CHARTERING venture has been set up by London-based Galbraith's and the Delhi company Shiplinks Panama workers return WORKERS at Balboa and Cristobal in Panama have returned to work after a three-day strike and plan to discuss pay and benefits today with PPC Ship's release puzzling MYSTERY today surrounds the release of an Iranian bulker that had been hijacked by pirates off the Maldives Ghost ship poses peril A TRAWLER swept from Japan by the tsunami is posing a threat to US commercial shipping FSRU boom predicted UP TO 40 floating storage and regasification unit projects are likely to be awarded by 2015, a Pareto weekly report has predicted Pulp ship safe after fire A FIRE aboard a shortsea single-decker at Hamburg's Buss Hansa general cargo terminal was brought under control last night, almost 12 hours after it erupted Iranians reportedly retake bulker IRANIAN commandos reportedly stormed a bulker that had been hijacked by pirates off the Maldives, EU NAVFOR told Fairplay

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APRIL 3, 2012
Schneider National Terminal Hit by Tornado A Schneider National truck terminal is among the properties damaged by one of at least two tornadoes that ripped through... House Bill Would Cut Excise Tax, Raise Diesel Tax A bill introduced in Congress Tuesday would eliminate the excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers and replace that revenue... Strong March Auto Sales Drive Railroad Shipments A surge of U.S. auto sales in March helped boost railroad shipments of motor vehicles and equipment nearly 19 percent... Tornadoes Touch Down Near Dallas Tornados tore through the Dallas area this afternoon, throwing tractor-trailers into the air and grounding planes at Dallas-Fort Worth International... CSX Adding 380 to Employment Rolls in Three States CSX Transportation is hiring roughly 380 workers in Alabama, Maryland and Tennessee, the latest sign of the railroad industry's strong... OOCL, Long Beach Sign 40-Year Lease Representatives of Orient Overseas Container Line and the Port of Long Beach signed a 40-year lease for a 305-acre container... Agility Reports $97 Million Profit for 2011 Global logistics provider Agility increased its net profit 8 percent in 2011 to approximately $97 million, despite a drop in... Quality Distribution Expands Fracking Business Tank truck operator Quality Distribution purchased Trojan Vacuum Services, drilling deeper into the hydraulic fracturing or "fracking" energy market. ... Panama Canal Locks Lag Schedule, But Project Date Will Be Met The construction of the new third set of locks at the Panama Canal is behind schedule by seven months, but... Trailer Bridge Emerges From Bankruptcy Trailer Bridge has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization Monday following a court's approval last month. Trailer Bridge operates... Rate Hikes Stick, But Carrier Profits Shaky, Drewry Says Ocean carriers succeeded in raising freight rates on the headhaul legs of the Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trades in the last... Global Air Cargo Traffic Climbed 5.1 Percent in February International air freight traffic grew 5.1 percent February from a year ago, but the outlook for cargo remains fragile, the... OOCL Seeks Second Rate Hike on Asia-Europe Services OOCL is joining other major container ship operators in seeking a second general rate increase this year on Asia-Europe services.... Lufthansa Could Ditch Freighter Fleet Over Frankfurt Ban Lufthansa Cargo may sell its entire freighter fleet if a court upholds a ban on night flights at Frankfurt airport,... Hopes Dim for Surface Bill This Year Time appears to be up for the passage of surface transportation bill this year. Although the House has...

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APRIL 3, 2012
The proliferation of the forwarder in liner shipping With each set of results posted, there is more evidence of a growing disconnect between the fortunes of ocean carriers, who are fast spiralling towards the cumulative ... Bareli: 300 boxes recovered According to the latest report from Klaveness, the Norwegian managers of the 3,100 TEU stricken Bareli, a total of 300 tonnes of heavy fuel oil has been pumped ... ZIM sets up new procurement department ZIM Line appears to be making good progress in its restructuring plan that could ultimately lead to the company being split into two and for which the Israeli Government's ... Agility's mixed bag Kuwait City-headquartered Agility, which is one of the world's leading logistics groups, has announced significant falls in revenue and operating income, but an ... OOCL sign Middle Harbor lease in 'historic agreement' OOCL's planned lease for the US West Coast Port of Long Beach's (LB) Middle Harbor has been made concrete after the carrier and LB held a signing ceremony for a ... Brazil's 2011 box boom According to data recently published by Brazil's national waterways transport agency, Agencia Nacional de Transportes Aquaviarios [ANTAQ] 2011 was a record year ... A chance to have your say: join the North America sentiment panel Containerisation International's second North America survey has launched and is looking for more shippers and freight forwarders in this area to join the panel, ... Spain tops the eurozone jobless league at 24% The Spain is taking most of the pain of the eurozone with its jobless rate in February recorded at 23.6% [Greece is second at 21%] it also had by far the most unemployed ... Panama Canal hits records in FY 2011 The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) posted a number of records in its 2011 fiscal year (FY) which ended September 30, 2011. This was triggered by continuing growth ...

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APRIL 3, 2012
Wells weighs in on Excel pact Wells Fargo analysts voices concerns about cost and lack of visibility surrounding Gabriel Panayotides-linked lifeline. USCG targets drunk masters NSB Niederelbe containership collared by port inspectors as US Coast Guard cracks down on intoxicated masters. Excel seals debt deal US-listed bulker owner averts crisis after overhauling $1.4bn loan facility as chairman rides to the rescue with $20m injection. Shih Wei nets less Taiwanese bulker owner's revenue up and costs down in 2011, but investment returns fall. Eglantine set free Iranian forces reportedly storm bulker hijacked in the Indian Ocean at the end of last month. Glory gone after second try Persistence pays off for Japan's Yamamaru Kisen as it sells 1990s handysize. Bulow takes ACM S&P crown Former Seascope man is given the task of rebuilding AIM listed-broker's sale-and-purchase desk. Hanjin eyes speedy recovery Korean giant says second quarter numbers could change from red to black after rate hikes. Overcapacity bouts ahead Drewry's says carriers are failing to grasp severity of downturn with recovery only in phase one. K Line does quick deal Japanese owner finds domestic buyer for handymax before end of its financial year. NS United takes charter hit Shinwa Kaiun and Nippon Steel Shipping joint venture returns bulker early at a cost of $33m. Pareto backs FSRU progress Limited orderbook and an increase in project awards this year bode well for the market and Golar and Hoegh in particular. Tour stopped at Suez Iran-linked vessel carrying Syrian crude held in Egypt over non-payment of canal fees. GasLog $310m to the good Peter Livanos-led owner reveals size of its IPO purse as its shares settle at a "fair value".

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APRIL 3, 2012
Austerity measures hit North Europe ports Drewry: Liner industry yet to turn the corner Echo Global expands across Arizona Globe Express Services launches Italian venture CII seeks Connie nominations Trailer Bridge leaves Chapter 11 protection Taiwan lines suffer losses in 2011 Hapag and Hanjin boost Med-Montreal capacity Evergreen (America) taps Amalfitano as president Zim launches new procurement organization

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APRIL 3, 2012
Staatsolie closed for Easter holiday Business will resume on Tuesday, March 10 respectively. Middle East bunker prices continue upward move Suez and South African ports not following trend in Fujairah. Prices firm in Rotterdam Quiet market in Hamburg while Piraeus sees more activity. Planned Baltic LNG terminal could serve shipping Major new terminal proposed by Finnish company could be ready to offer LNG for shipping by end of 2015. OOCL announces freight rate increase and 'fuel participation' surcharge Fuel surcharge to cover rising bunker costs. Shippers expected to pass ECA costs to consumers North American ECA could cost the shipping industry $3.2 billion in 2020, and $18 per container, according to EPA estimates. DNVPS announces new staff appointments DNV Petroleum Services hires three new customer service managers and a technical adviser. Dual-fuel engines for Russian LPG newbuilds The first vessel is expected to commence commercial operation in the fourth quarter of 2013. Prices up at Asian bunkering hubs Barge tightness in Hong Kong and bad weather affecting deliveries in Toyko Bay, say regional players. Tanker earnings soar despite surging bunker costs Oil supply risks keep spot rates elevated even as overall fundamentals remain generally weak, says analyst. MOL seeks to 'relentlessly' cut costs MOL President urges the company to 'exercise ingenuity in trimming costs and coming up with fresh ideas.' US shipping firm emerges from bankruptcy The exit from Chapter 11 proceedings 'marks the beginning of a new era' for Trailer Bridge, says CEOs. Athens-listed refiner profits up on higher output, oil price Motor Oil (Hellas) notes a 38% increase in prices of 3.50% sulphur limit fuel oil in 2011. Chimbusco posts 44.3% lower profits in 2011 Chimbusco 'praised' for significant contributions to parent firm Cosco Group. Cruise newbuild to get energy efficient systems Systems will optimise fuel consumption for TUI Cruises's first newbuild vessel, says ABB. Singapore-listed group charters bunker tankers Secures seven and three year bareboat charter agreements for two bunker tankers worth a total of $17.4 million. Titan to analyse default on notes Engages consultant to carry out a 'realisation analysis' which will be provided to holders of its fixed-rate senior notes.

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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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