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October 4, 2012

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Hong Kong's Hutchison opens deep-water Barcelona Europe South Terminal Abu Dhabi opens US$7.2 billion port with arrival of the 9,200-TEU MSC Bari MOL profit warning: Sees widening first half losses to US$173 million Caofeidian bonded port to be world's biggest, spanning 82 sq kilometres PSA launches US$2.9 billion Pasir Panjang phases 3, 4 terminal expansion Suez Canal experiences upgrade of radar gear by UK's SeaKing Electrical Insurers should buy salvage gear, station it worldwide, says salvor exec Insurer TT Club calls for mandatory verification of container weights Indian port privatisation suffers another setback as CT bidder backs away Russia's ULCT wins call from CMA CGM Antwerp-St Petersburg feeder loop Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce seeks data on minimum wage Arrangements for garbage collection at Singapore anchorage now online Cargotec wins orders for 4 cost-saving RTGs for Vietnamese small ship port Thai cargo sees US$32.5 million loss, blames floods, downturn, trucks Connecticut's all-cargo Southern Air files in Delaware bankruptcy court Memphis air cargo up 2.75pc, but behind HK as domestic volumes lag

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Allcargo CFS, Mundra installs RO plant at Zarpara school Baltic index sees worst quarter in 14 yrs Crew costs the main factor as operating costs rise again Devi Shipping Services acknowledged as 'Freight Broker of the Year' at MALA 2012 ICS welcomes progress by govts to help improve navigational safety in Malacca/Singapore Straits India, Austria may sign coastal surveillance pact Pirate attacks commence as monsoon ends Shreyas Shipping inducts OEL KUTCH for coastal trade Rail infra growth falling behind freight INR rises sharply on increased forex inflow

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
VTG now also ECM-certified under European law VTG now also ECM-certified under European law VTG, the Hamburg-based railway car leasing and rail logistics company, is now also certified under European law as an entity in charge... APM Terminals Bahrain wins more business APM Terminals Bahrain received calls from two consecutive Hanjin Shipping vessels on the weekly Pacific South & Gulf (PSG) US west coast/Asia/Middle East pendulum service opera... Redhead International opens new storage in Northern Ireland Redhead International, the British freight forwarding and logistics company based in Bradford (West Yorkshire), has recently brought on stream a new logistics centre with an area o... DAF introduces new Euro-6 XF product range Dutch truck producer DAF has introduced its new flagship Euro-6 XF model. The new XF will enter production in spring 2013. The Euro-6 DAF XF includes a new chassis, a fuel efficien... Dachser modernises its fleet Dachser UK plans to invest GBP 11 million (EUR 13.8 million) in the modernisation of its fleet. The company will replace a total of six new 44-t tractor units, ten large rigid truc... Airports commend EC's plan to open more aviation markets The European airport trade body welcomed the European Commission's adoption of the proposals to reshape its external aviation policy through increased aviation liberalisation at EU... Fraport Cargo Services continues cooperation with Hahn Cargo Service The cooperation established in 2005 between the cargo handling agents Hahn Cargo Services (HCS) and Fraport Cargo Services (FCS) is to be continued. Since 2011, HCS has been owned ... Russian Railways, Freight One and Tatravagonka sign agreement Russian Railways, Freight One and Tatravagonka have signed an agreement to manufacture bogies with three axles and a 25 t-force axle load for use on freight wagons. At present, the... Southern Air files for Chapter 11 protection In order to implement is financial restructuring, Southern Air Holdings, including Southern Air, filed voluntary petitions for reorganisation under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy ... Hermes Fulfilment extends contract with Chal-Tec The logistics company Hermes Fulfilment, which is belongs to Germany's Otto Group, and the consumer electronics provider Chal-Tec will continue their cooperation. Both parties h... Air Canada appoints new executive vice-president and COO Air Canada has announced the appointment of Klaus Goersch as executive vice-president and COO, effective 1 October 2012. Goersch will oversee all key operating areas, including fli... Norbert Dentressangle invests to support La Palette Rouge As part of the continued development of its strategic partnership with fast-growing pallet pooling operator, La Palette Rouge (LPR), Norbert Dentressangle has invested GBP 750,000 ... Lars Wagner new spokesman for Airport Berlin Brandenburg Lars Wagner has been appointed new media spokesman for Airport Berlin Brandenburg. He succeeds Leif Erichsen, who is now heads up public relations of the Chamber of Industry and Co...

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Report looks at psychological impact of piracy on seafarers Texas A&M scientists use new research ship to study Gulf US Joiner swoops again STX Finland to get order for third Oasis class cruise ship? Cargill commits to chartering energy-efficient ships Seadrill shake up could include a move to Houston MEPC vote on fuel study leaves shipowners steamed

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Port, City of Bellingham propose property exchange Past Panama Canal Administrator to receive 2012 Connie Award Crowley's Jarvis International to become part of logistics arm Port of Seattle marks arrival of ANA 787 Dreamliner at Sea-Tac Rail group releases ads detailing industry investments

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Asia-Europe trade dips again Westbound flows of containerised goods fell 11% in August OSG director Allen Andreas quits Reason for resignation said to involve 'interpretation of certain provisions in loan agreements' Exclusive: Bodouroglou buys arrested Allied Maritime bulkers Three supramaxes and a handysize almost certainly acquired at distressed asset price Saudi Arabia charters three VLCCs to meet US appetite for heavy crude Vela's charters to the US rise to 34 this year, from just seven last year Typhon delays launch of piracy protection venture till November Rival projects struggle to raise funds to launch private escort convoys West of England improves its S&P rating BBB upgrade reflects club's capitalisation and flexibility and draws a line under dispute Taiwan tries harder The nation's shipping community faces big problems, but complacency is not one of them White elephant Rumours of a mammoth Chinese VLCC order refuse to go away Panama Canal widening to bring both competition and opportunities Jones Lang LaSalle's US Seaport Outlook report also warns on fallout from potential longshoremen's strike Floating armoury held in UAE Sinbad has weapons on board, company confirms NYK outlines strategy to weather the downturn Carrier to control bulk fleet size, improve logistics and install broadband on vessels Titan's would-be buyer tries to sweeten the deal Attempt to sell controlling share to Guangdong Zhenrong still needs approval by investor Warburg Pincus Seasonal slowdown hits container charter market Lines cut capacity ahead of winter in Europe as China shuts down for Golden Week BLT hopes to restructure by year-end Selling vessels is an option as company focuses on gas and chemicals US investor wins contract to upgrade Iraqi port of Maqal Shatt al-Arab terminal will handle heavylift and box cargo for Basra Giuseppe Bottiglieri challenges $500,000 bounty for whistleblowers Bid to halt US payment to crew for magic pipe tip-off throws spotlight on owners' simmering resentment Hong Kong ferry collision death toll rises to 38 As a seventh crew member is arrested, police offer no theory to explain the incident B+H Ocean Carriers set for liquidation OBO company throws in the towel after four months in Chapter 11

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
LNG cargoes to triple in Oz over five years AUSTRALIAN LNG export shipments are expected to triple to 63M tonnes per year within five years, according to transport minister Anthony Albanese Morocco union leader freed MOROCCAN port workers' union leader Said Elhairech has been freed, the ITF said Khanna quits DryShips PANKAJ Khanna, the chief operating officer of DryShips and Ocean Rig, has resigned, the companies confirmed today Cruise veteran steps down MARK Conroy, a veteran of the cruise industry, is stepping down as president of Regent Seven Seas Cruises, the luxury line has confirmed Whistleblower windfall challenged by GBS GIUSEPPE Bottiglieri Shipping has challenged a federal court's $500,000 award to five crew members in a whistleblower case Thai IPOs to include ports FOUR THAI enterprises run by the government, including Port Authority of Thailand, plan to raise up to 100Bn baht ($3.26Bn) in new capital with IPOs, according to the State Enterprise Policy Office Indonesia to expand yard sector INDONESIA plans to build a new yard and expand existing building facilities, the Indonesia Port Corp told Fairplay today Rena owner agrees to pay NZ for clean-up DAINA Shipping, owner of the box ship Rena, has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement on cost arising from the vessel's grounding off Tauranga, New Zealand's government said Seadrill mulls moving managers SEADRILL said today it is considering moving its managers away from Oslo and has shuffled senior management BLT to slash oil shipping INDONESIA'S Berlian Laju Tanker was reported today to be refocusing on its niche liquid chemical and gas shipping while cutting back on oil shipping Pacific Carriers buys 67% of DDW KUOK'S Pacific Carriers has acquired 67% shares of its recently formed venture with Drydocks World, DDW-PaxOcean Asia Chinese yards orders drop 48% NEWBUILDING orders at Chinese yards over January-August dropped 48% year on year, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry said today

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
UPS to Deploy 40 Hydraulic Hybrid Vehicles UPS will deploy 40 new hydraulic hybrid vehicles, developed by Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. and Parker Hannifin Corp.... Piracy's Effect on Seafarers Is Subject of Report The Seamen's Church Institute, in collaboration with New York's Mount Sinai School of Medicine, today released a report from a... Commentary: Diamonds Aren't Forever Q: I got your name out of a magazine my soon-to-be ex-husband gets, and I'm hoping you can help me... Ag Shipper Plans $120 Million Vancouver Expansion Richardson International Ltd. plans to tap growing agriculture export markets by spending about $120 million to expand its port terminal... Legislators Lock In on Waterways Plan Much like the tows waiting to traverse the locks on the Mississippi River, a strategic plan to improve the inland... Virginia Expands Container-on-Barge Service A third weekly sailing is being added to the 64 Express container-on-barge service that connects the Hampton Roads with the... Boeing Lowers Cargo Growth Forecast By 12 Percent Boeing on Tuesday downgraded its forecast for global air cargo growth by nearly 12 percent, a reaction to the slowing... FedEx Opens New Hub in Singapore FedEx today opened its new South Pacific Regional Hub in Singapore, officiated by Minister of Transport Lui Tuck Yew. ... Trucking Conditions Index Rises on Tight Capacity Business conditions for trucking companies improved in August, and are likely to keep improving despite slow economic growth, according to... Quality Distribution Boosts Borrowing By $100 Million Bulk trucking giant Quality Distribution took advantage of low-cost credit to increase its borrowing power by $100 million to $350... Total Quality Logistics Expands to Northeastern Ohio Total Quality Logistics will open a new office in Cleveland in early November. TQL nearly tripled its sales... LTL Trucking Rates Seen Rising 3 to 4 Percent Less-than-truckload carriers are raising rates 3 to 4 percent, before fuel surcharges, despite "negative economic signals," according to Stifel Nicolaus. ... US Food Exporters Finding Growing Market in China Although China's growth has slowed from double-digits down to the high single-digit range, the growth of food consumption is showing... Alphaliner: Capacity Cut Vital to Achieve November Rate Hikes Ocean carriers must cut capacity on the Far East-Europe route by a further 30,000 20-foot-equivalent units over the next two... Damco Appoints New Global CFO Damco has appointed Pernille Fabricus global chief financial officer of the logistics arm of Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk group. ... Rotterdam Cool Port Plan Unveiled Europe Container Terminals, Rotterdam's biggest container handler, is joining forces with the port authority and Dutch logistics group Kloosterboer to... Emirates Sees Growth in US Air Cargo Three new services launched to the U.S. by Emirates SkyCargo this year are attracting large flows of cargo, according to... Qantas to Take Over Air Freight Carrier Qantas has agreed a deal with Australia Post to buy its 50 percent stake in Australian air Express in exchange... Lufthansa Cargo Adds Israel Freighter Lufthansa Cargo has launched a new freighter service between Israel and its German hub. The carrier's all-freight service will...

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Who wants more trade and more jobs? Yes, on offer is at least an extra USD130 billion in global trade per annum and millions of new jobs created: it is an offer that world leaders surely cannot refuse ... Indonesia moves forward on Port Community Systems Indonesia Port Corporation II (IPC) has selected SOGET and Microsoft Corp as its partners in developing a port-wide community system for the country's largest port, ... NAWAH to upgrade Iraq's port of Maqal US-based North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH), an investment and advisory business focused on developing opportunities in the Middle East, is to modernise ... APM T chief: Virginia port bid offers solutions to transport challenges If APM Terminals' unsolicited bid for the Port of Virginia is accepted then the company will inject more than USD2 billion in capital investments into the terminals, ... PSA invests in tech at Pasir Panjang Officiated over by the Singapore Minister for Transport, Lui Tuck Yew, PSA Singapore Terminals [PSA] held a launch ceremony on Monday to announce its USD3.5 billion ... DB Schenker adds Russian routing options DB Schenker Logistics has substantially increased the number of European gateways through which it is moving freight to/from Russia and the CIS states. Its expanded ... Grimaldi expands its fleet The Naples-based Grimaldi Group is expanding its ro-ro shipping fleet through a combination of new orders and second-hand acquisitions.Last month saw the Italian ... Textainer's owned fleet hits 66% The Bermuda-headquartered Textainer Group has raised the owned portion of its fleet to two thirds of its total pool. In its latest spending spree, which totalled ... SA citrus growers unhappy about Maersk move The Citrus Growers Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has referred to the planned rate hike by AP Moller Maersk Group-controlled liner companies; Maersk Line ...

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
NewLead demands credit NewLead Holdings has asked the US Securities Exchange Commission for permission to pull a shelf registration that provided the groundwork for a follow-on fundraiser. OSG goes silent Overseas Shipholding Group is keeping a tight lid on details about a tax issue that prompted the resignation of one of its board members and rattled investors in early trading. Bodouroglou confirms buys Michael Bodouroglou has admitted that his private interests are behind the acquisition of four bulkers from affiliates of Greece's Egnatia Marfin Bank. Mike B tied to dry buys Greek shipowner Michael Bodouroglou has been linked to the acquisition of four bulkers that are believed to have been caught up in the collapse of Allied Maritime of Athens. K Coral stand off The Filipino crew of an SK Shipping bulker are refusing to sail the vessel out of Australia over claims that senior officers abused them. OSG stung by departure Overseas Shipholding Group's shareholders were scratching their heads Wednesday morning following the surprise resignation of long-time board member G Allen Andreas III. Wintermar pockets $10m World Bank unit IFC is ploughing $10m into Indonesian owner Wintermar Offshore Marine to help its fleet expansion. Khanna quits Pankaj Khanna has parted company with both DryShips and Ocean Rig, the George Economou-headed firms announced today. Cargill deal for Tsakos Tsakos Shipping & Trading of Greece has netted period employment for one of its panamax bulkers with Cargill. Pallas poorer Swedish tanker owner Pallas Shipping has posted a bigger loss in its latest financial year, but the fourth quarter result improved. Celebrity sting Celebrity Cruises has defended itself after it became the victim of an undercover documentary claiming workers were underpaid and not given enough rest. Torm re-jig no trouble First Ship Lease Trust has moved to reassure investors the reworking of two contracts with Torm will not leave the Singapore-listed owner out of pocket. Dolphin hat trick for FOE Fred Olsen Energy has sealed a lucrative contract extension for one of its semi-submersible rigs. Rena case delayed The pollution trial of Costamare unit Daina Shipping has been adjourned once again in New Zealand. Alliances no deterrent Fresh alliances in the container shipping market have failed to curb the battle for market share which has dragged rates down, a leading researcher says. Unrest at KFS Workers at Kenya Ferry Services (KFS) have threatened a strike over a "broken" pay agreement. MHI rejects L&T talk Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has poured cold water on talk that it plans to buy into the shipbuilding division of Indian heavyweight Larsen & Toubro. Titan's titanic struggle Titan Petrochemical's former chairman and a white night commodity trader are pressing on with a revised rescue deal for the ailing company. PFL in sale row Fears have been raised for island services as Samoa takes over Pacific Forum Line (PFL). BLT to cut crude ties Berlian Laju Tanker plans to cut ties with the crude carrying business once it puts the finishing touches to its financial overhaul. Timing too tight Danish accident investigators said a cargoship that smashed into a rail bridge had too narrow a window to make the passage. Oasis order for Turku Royal Caribbean Cruises is being tipped for a return trip to STX Europe for a third Oasis-class newbuilding. Straumvik refloated A cargoship has been pulled off the rocks in Norway by a tug. New boss at CMES China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has replaced Su Xingang as general manager. Seadrill to leave Norway Seadrill looks set to leave Norway as it is considers relocating its senior management team to a more prominent location. CalMac strike averted Crews have called off a strike that could have grounded the fleet of Scottish state-controlled ferry group CalMac. Nordcapital in KG exit Nordcapital has temporarily exited the KG business in response to a collapse in investor interest in the sector. NAWAH wins Iraq gig North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH) has won a contract to modernize and then run a port in south Iraq. Cargill backs eco ships Cargill says it will only fix the more fuel efficient ships in future as it bids to reduce its carbon emissions and operating costs.

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Oracle takes on waste management ChemLogix launches service brands U.S. firm in deal to develop Iraq port North America Western Asia Holdings (NAWAH) announced Tuesday it has entered an agreement with Iraq's Ministry of Transportation and the General Company for the Ports of Iraq to modernize Maqal Port. Genesee & Wyoming completes RailAmerica buy As part of the deal, the short line operator entered into a new five-year senior secured credit facility comprised of a $1.875 billion term loan and $425 million revolving credit facility. Shipowners frustrated by IMO failure to start sulfur study ICS said shipowners worry about the sufficient availability of low-sulfur fuel to allow ships to comply with the strict IMO regulations on sulfur emissions and potential rising costs. Ship Finance in discussion to buy car carriers Richmond-Hampton Roads barge increases frequency The Virginia Port Authority said the 64 Express container-on-barge shuttle service between Hampton Roads and the Port of Richmond will increase frequency from two to three sailings per week. Werner opens new Detroit-area terminal RedPrairie powers up SQL Server 2012 FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications APM Terminals touts takeover plan to Virginia mayors

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OCTOBER 3, 2012
Prices fall mid-week in Fujairah Softer pricing seen in most ports. Bunker prices softening in Rotterdam And were generally falling across Europe. Maersk to talk to Vitol about Iranian oil Danish ship used to move cargo to Singapore, says Reuters. EU abandons regional approach to CO2 reduction Policy change paves way for global agreement on shipping emissions. Environmental Ship Index uptake 'beyond expectations' Almost 1,500 ships registered and more ports due to join incentive scheme to reward lower air emission. IMO rejection causes 'disappointment and concern' ICS wants low sulphur availability study done 'as soon as possible'. Plans for LNG terminal in 'full flow' 'We are scanning the market to ensure we offer the right service,' says Gothenburg partner. Hong Kong companies consider LNG-fuelled fast ferries LNG-fuelled ships in Asia within 'two or three years', says market observer. Developer of low cost emulsion fuel in fundraising drive Quadrise to give details of share placing on Friday. Bunker prices lower mid-week Demand mostly weak across key Asian ports on Wednesday. New Chief Executive for IBIA 'Cliff Brand will develop and service a membership representing all sectors of the marine fuel business.' Trafigura 'in buying mood' Rumours circulating that company is considering adding to its fleet. Investor pays $1.15 million for Titan shares Launches mandatory offer for remaining shares of the Hong Kong-listed firm it does not already own. Swedish port goes green with cold ironing facilities Wins environmental award for investing in shore-to-ship solution. Charterers prefer eco tonnage, says Norden Will acquire additional product tankers with eco properties if the price is 'right', says head of tanker department.

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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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