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BRIEFS

April 5, 2012

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*Shipping News* APL en route to slashing carbon footprint by 30% Container shipping line APL is doing its part in the drive to curb international shipping's carbon emissions levels that are said to contribute 2.7 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions every year. Commerzbank may face 441m euro losses As soaring fuel costs and slumping freight rates leave shipping companies struggling to pay their creditors, Commerzbank AG may face shipping-loan losses of as much as 441 million euros (S$729 million) this year. Shippers stay afloat using Chapter 11 in US When Marco Polo Seatrade of the Netherlands filed for bankruptcy in a US court in July, lenders fought to get the case thrown out. While the company docks in ports around the globe, the lenders argued, its ties to the United States are limited to two small financial accounts. Baltic index takes a tumble

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Idle box ship fleet shrinks in March for the first time in seven months Hanjin Shipping takes delivery of 2nd of eight 13,100-TEU containerships Chinese industrial profits drop 5.2pc as exports slow on weak demand Vietnam shipbuilding boss jailed 20 years for Vinashin financial losses APM Terminals and Petkim agree to build box port in Aliaga centre, Turkey Solicitor General's input sought by Supremes before LA truck ruling US shippers join truckers in court battle over hours of work restrictions New Zealand's Steelbro makes sidelifter crane with 45,000-tonne capacity Asia Pacific airlines see cargo volumes rise by 7.8pc in February Lion Air appoints Lexindo as cargo sales agent in Malaysia Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines takes delivery of second B747-8F Shannon Airport hopes to escape limbo as specialist aviation centre

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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 4, 2012
TFG Transfracht receives TÜV certification for Eco Plus programme After a successful audit, TÜV SÜD, a world's leading technical service organisation headquartered in Germany, has awarded the appropriate certification to TFG Transfracht for its E... BBC launches new heavylift cargo service between Europe and Asia The German multi-purpose and heavylift cargo shipping company BBC Chartering has launched a new Europe-Asia service. The carrier's "BBC Karan" was the first vessel in thi... The German inland shipping industry in 2011 In 2011 the amount of goods transported on inland waterways in Germany sank by 3.3%, compared to the previous year. The federal statistical office Destatis reported that a total of... Global freight volumes remain stagnant According to the latest global freight data collected by the International Transport Forum at the OECD, the performance of road and rail freight in the EU-27 and the USA indicate w... TNT Express testing Iveco's light commercial vehicles TNT Express is testing Iveco's light commercial vehicles in the UK. The vehicles form part of a larger trial by TNT Express to assess the suitability of lighter alternatives to r... Volvo selling more trucks in Asia and the USA Volvo Trucks delivered 8,238 trucks in February 2012, 2 % fewer units than in the equivalent time frame a year ago. Some 3,077 trucks were delivered to customers in Europe in Febru... AirBridgeCargo Airlines takes delivery of second Boeing B747-8F AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group and Russia's largest cargo airline, has taken delivery of its second Boeing B747-8 freighter from US-bas... IAG Cargo welcomes Iberia to its Heathrow hub IAG Cargo recently announced a further milestone in the integration of its two brands, British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo: The Ascentis and Premia facilities at London He... Series of AN-124-100 flights help Honda rebuild facilities after devastating flooding in Thailand Russia-based Volga-Dnepr Airlines has carried over 200 t of industrial equipment from Japan to Thailand to help with the reconstruction of Honda's assembly facilities after they we... DHL Global Forwarding expands near Milan DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL and one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, has opened a new ... Hermes UK wins five-year parcel contract with New Look Parcel delivery company Hermes UK, part of the German Hermes group, has won a five-year e-commerce delivery contract with the British fashion retailer New Look. The contract previo... Nippon Express purchases US-based Associated Global Systems Nippon Express USA, a subsidiary of the Japanese company Nippon Express, has acquired Associated Global Systems (AGS) a US-based logistics company. AGS is a mid-sized logistics co... TNT Innight: new chairman of the board The overnight express service provider TNT Innight has announced that Pieter de Wit, its current managing director finance, replaced Philip Alliet as chairman of the TNT Innight gr... Night flight ban for largest German airfreight hub Germany's federal administrative court (one of five federal supreme courts) today brought years of conflict over the expansion of the largest German airport in Frankfurt to an end....

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APRIL 4, 2012
Incat Crowther to design 12 Fast Supply Vessels for Brazil Qatar's GDI orders jack-up at PPL Shipyard NASSCO gets $68.9 million mod to Comstock contract Chengxi Shipyard to build series of Deltamarin designed... Keppel Shipyard gets contracts to upgrade two FPSOs Torm reaches agreement with banks and time charter partners Damen delivers tug to Colombia's Intertug in just two weeks Man Diesel & Turbo acquires advanced propeller...

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APRIL 4, 2012
Three new response vessels headed to lower Columbia River Trucking group backs bill replacing truck excise tax Lowes presents Horizon Lines with 2011 Platinum Carrier Award Grants to help Port of Olympia bring new lighting project online APL predicts new vessels will cut future carbon exhaust

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APRIL 4, 2012
Biting the Big Apple Growing attendance at investor forums reveals appetite for maritime Boxship charter rate gains stall Larger vessels post biggest price gain on ConTex Piracy by any other name Ships exposed to Gulf of Guinea robberies have little protection Piracy study notes at least three patterns behind attacks Research pinpoints trends as Somali-based incidents widen their reach Brussels doesn't know best The European Commission has urged New Zealand to end exemptions for liner conferences. It should be told to back off ILA and USMX confident of labour accord Both sides pledge 'no disruption' at US east and Gulf coasts as master contract talks start NewLead drops post-panamax charter Owner returns to Nasdaq compliance Banks play down Morgan Stanley loan loss warning Commerzbank and DNB exposed, says analyst Newbuilding orders hit new lows Capacity shakeout likely as yards fail to land deals Islamic ship finance goes mainstream Shipowners can expect small slice of $1trn pie Frontline VLCC charter boosts spot market Brokers forecast spot market lull over Easter Diversify and prosper Banks that keep faith with shipping course will benefit long term Peel Ports tackles concerns about Mersey masterplan Consultation reveals concern about traffic and environment China and Saudi Arabia firm up petrochemical partnership Deal is latest in ongoing collaboration between the two nations that could boost wet cargo tonne-mile demand Capital Product sheds second smaller tanker Proceeds from 2005-built duo used to repay bank debt Medcenter box volumes fall by a fifth Maersk Line loss is Malta's gain Fuel leaks from cargoship aground in North Wales Two helicopters lift Polish crew from German-owned vessel Brazil ramps up iron-ore exports But capesize charter rates refuse to budge Transnet outlines seven-year investment strategy South Africa repositions its ports as gateways for bulk exports Serious losses maintain upward trend Back year figures deteriorate year on year and 2011 is likely to follow suit, says IUMI Rains dampen Australian coal export hopes February figures released today provoke pessimism despite improvement on last year Box chartering market turns quiet Easter break slows containership fixing John Dragnis takes Goldenport helm Commercial director takes over from father as chief executive in planned succession Torm agrees financial solution Shares diluted as banks and charter partners take stake in company KfW-Ipex Bank boosts ship finance lending KfW-Ipex has restructuring unit for KG vessels Regulation will raise PMSC standards Armed guards have prevented at least 40 attacks, says PVI Wan Hai sheds all core profit in 2011 Taiwan box line stays in black because of investment gains MAN acquires Kappel Propellers Deal gives Danish engine maker the intellectual property rights, software and designs of unique Kappel tip fin product Risk to shipping after Rena stern sinks Authorities warn of fresh pollution Bulker arrested in Hong Kong Crew asks Russian Seafarers' Union for help

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APRIL 4, 2012
Rena leaks more oil MARITIME New Zealand said today a new leak from grounded box ship Rena has dumped about 2,000 barrels of oil near the Bay of Plenty Ship grounds off Wales A GERMAN ship was holed in a grounding off North Wales, sparking a dramatic wintry rescue AdF urges IMO to put off sulphur curbs FRENCH shipowner lobbyist Armateurs de France is trying to persuade the IMO to put off imposing its 0.1% marine fuel sulphur content limit in northern Europe VLCCs ride demand wave THE VLCC spot market's recent strong performance is likely to continue on high trading activity and tonnage mile demand, according to a leading tanker broker Capesize drybulk rates continue slow rise SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers continued their recovery from very low levels, but ample supply of tonnage is likely to limit the upside, according to shipping analysts Release delayed in India slayings AN INDIAN court has ordered a delay in releasing two armed guards and their tanker in the fatal shooting of two fishermen Big Oil questions US ownership rules ONEROUS rules for shipowners might hinder the ability of companies to participate in US cabotage, an oil lobbyist has warned Excel defers loan payment NYSE-listed Excel Maritime has confirmed it deferred a $24M loan payment as part of a previously announced agreement with lenders to amend its $1.4Bn credit facility

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APRIL 4, 2012
New Panama Locks Opening Faces Three-Month Delay The Panama Canal's new locks will probably not be ready for their scheduled opening in October 2014, but will be... Schneider National: No Tornado Injuries No Schneider National employees were injured when a tornado ripped through its Dallas operating center Tuesday afternoon, sending trailers flying.... Asian Air Carriers See Growth in February Freight carried by Asian airlines in February rose 7.8 percent from the same period in 2011, as an earlier Chinese... Asia, Mideast Handle More Than 40 Percent of Global Air Cargo The Middle East and Asia-Pacific accounted for more than 40 percent total air cargo traffic last year, according to figures... Schneider Assesses Tornado Damage in Dallas The images captured on video are stunning: orange trailers are lifted from the ground by a tornado and tossed hundreds... APL Pledges to Slash Emissions 30 Percent by 2015 More modern vessels and slow-steaming will help Singapore container line APL cut carbon exhaust emission by 30 percent by 2015,... Saudi Airlines Cargo Expands African Services Saudi Airlines Cargo began weekly 747 freighter service to Ghana this week, expanding the Middle Eastern carrier's freighter service network... Court Upholds Frankfurt Night Flight Ban A German court today upheld a controversial ban on night flights at Frankfurt airport, a major setback to Lufthansa Cargo... Israel Corp. OKs $50 Million for Zim Israel Corp. directors allocated $50 million as a financial reserve for Zim Integrated Shipping Services, which last week posted a... APL Sets Third Rate Hike on Asia-Europe Trade APL will raise its rates by $450 per 20-foot container on westbound trades from Asia to Europe, starting May 1.... Port Nehru Container Volume Hits All Time High The volume of containers through India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) hit an "all-time high" of 4.32 million 20-foot... Tokyo Container Trade Hit Record High in 2011 The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Tokyo rose 8.6 percent in 2011 from the previous... Port of Rotterdam Income Up 10 Percent The Port of Rotterdam Authority booked net income of $246 million in 2011, a 10 percent increase on the previous... Italy Fines 15 Shipping Agents for Price Fixing Italy's antitrust authority fined 15 liner shipping agents and two trade associations a total of more than $5.3 million for... UP Expects "Slow But Steady" Growth This Year Union Pacific Railroad anticipates "slow but steady" growth in freight volume this year, driven by the industrial products sector and...

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APRIL 4, 2012
Bilbao box count rises 8% In 2011, the Spanish port of Bilbao processed 8% more containers than in 2010 with 572,784TEU handled. It meant that the port exceeded its previous record which ... ICTSI set to handle cargo in Karachi Manila-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) is entering the Pakistan container-handling market by taking an equity interest in one of Karachi's ... Ndua lauds Mombasa's performance Despite challenging and economic and operational issues throughout 2011, Gichiri Ndua, managing director, Kenya Ports Authority [KPA], has declared that the country's ... Antwerp beckons the biggest liners The Belgium Port of Antwerp [PoA] is sending out a message to liner companies that it can now accommodate the biggest containerships on the oceans today, following ... Carriers go on the GRI offensive Ocean carriers are going for the burn, hitting shippers with wave after wave of general rate increases in an endeavour to return their businesses to break even ... Trailer Bridge emerges from bankruptcy US Jones Act carrier Trailer Bridge has emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings - with the company's joint ceos hailing this as marking the 'beginning of ... Piracy: prevention is better than cure That is the view of leading marine distance table publishers, AtoBviaC, which has recently introduced a new Anti-Piracy Routeing Tool within the BP Shipping Marine ... Drewry: carriers' margins to 'yo-yo'

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APRIL 4, 2012
Hapag mints new rotations Hamburg-based containership giant expands network with sailings tied to the Adriatic, Egypt, Germany and Russia. Syscorp backs vegoil venture Expansion crusade continues as diversified Malaysian owner forges chemical tanker alliance with edible oil producer. Analyst unmoved by CPP sale Wells Fargo says chemical tanker transaction is unlikely to impact Capital Product Partners' ability to keep payout intact. Rena springs new leak Stricken containership spews oil off New Zealand as high winds and massive waves stifle recovery efforts. Dur steps up to the plate Urs Dur takes the bull by the horns as Michael Pak prepares to add internationally-listed shipping names to research portfolio. Vale Beijing bound for yard An STX Pan Ocean VLOC which was damaged ahead of its maiden voyage will check in at sibling builder for an inspection. Grounded ship springs a leak Vessel which ran into trouble off Wales has spilled gas oil, authorities say. Vale mulls VLOC sales Iron ore giant in talks to shed giant bulkers but still optimistic about beating Chinese port ban, CFO says. Banks take Torm stake Lenders sweep up shares in Danish owner after agreeing a short loan holiday. CPLP sells second tanker Evangelos Marinakis-led owner offloads vessel two weeks after flogging sistership. Jefferies tips dry workouts Many listed bulker owners will be challenged by accelerated debt payments this year with additional restructurings likely, analyst says. NFC goes coastal Oman's state ferry line launching domestic run to scoop up tourist trade. Keppel wins more FPSO work Singaporean giant bags conversion deals from SBM and Bumi Armada worth $135m. Livestock carrier targeted Australian police arrest activists who boarded Kuwait's Al Shuwaikh at Fremantle. Ezion Central America bound Singapore offshore company's year goes from strength to strength with another charter contract.

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APRIL 4, 2012
Grand Alliance adds LA, Shanghai calls to PAX loop Maersk hiking U.S. export rates State Department selects Accenture for global logistics enhancement Southern gets new 777Fs for DHL service Rail Logistics-Cold Train partners with Interstate Distributor Co. E2open launches real-time supply chain monitoring Congressmen support NY-NJ rail barge expansion Washington Notebook: Roadmap for air cargo screening CN in new interchange service with CSX Chainalytics extends freight market intelligence

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APRIL 4, 2012
APL to cut emissions by 30% by 2015 Influx of new vessels and running at reduced speed has put the target within reach. Prices slip slightly in Rotterdam No clear trend across Europe on Wednesday. Middle East market softens Other markets moving up mid-week. MAN Diesel & Turbo acquires advanced propeller technology Optimised propeller and propulsion efficiencies contribute to lowering the EEDI and offers fuel savings of up to 6%. Oil tumbles on rise in US crude output Oil futures fall as inventories rise to highest level since June. North American ECA could trigger more sulphur disputes Suppliers blending close to 1.00% sulphur target will likely cause several instances of 'off-spec' test results subject to different interpretations. Forum looks at preparation for next generation of shipping regulations Representatives from the maritime industry meet to discuss how incoming regulations will be impacting the industry. Grant to support development of scrubber effluent treatment Company is developing a prototype treatment device for the removal of hydrocarbons from sulphur scrubber systems. Rear half of grounded Rena container vessel sinks Amount of fuel released only 'a tiny percentage' of that released immediately after the grounding last year. Fuel leak fear for stricken vessel 'I don't know obviously for certain but I'm presuming the fuel tanks have been ruptured in some way,' says operations manager. Shipping loan losses to hit German lender in 2012 'It is a risky business, as risky as many parts of commercial real estate,' says analyst. Mid-week dip in bunker prices at major Asian ports Players report no issues with product supply at present. US departments to host biofuels roundtable Biofuels Industry Roundtable to engage private sector to produce advanced biofuels. Container sector warned against 'false sense of security' Freight rates improvements are vulnerable unless 'inherent structural capacity is truly tackled', says Drewry Maritime Research. US-listed exchange to offer 380 cSt, 180 cSt grade OTC contracts New over-the-counter contracts will be launched on April 30, says ICE. Brightoil makes 'significant progress' on oil terminal project Gains government approval to build 300,000 mt capacity oil terminal at Zhoushan, China. Bad weather affecting bunker deliveries at Japanese ports Bunker deliveries at Japanese ports depending on judgement of local suppliers, says player. Box carriers' operating losses total $5.6 billion in 2011 With margins bottomed, now carriers can look forward to better rates in 2012, says Alphaliner.

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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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