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BRIEFS

June 5, 2012

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Sales of Maersk's refrigeration box units see almost exponential growth AP Moller's Danske Bank downgraded, run by ex-Maersk Line CEO Wan Hai Line christens 4,532-TEU newbuilding in Kaohsiung Dandong port launches north to south grain service to Guangdong Salalah Port starts work to expand general cargo station Norway's Star Reefers name-change to Siem Shipping Line Olympics barge service could become regular containerised service on the Thames Hong Kong International Airport awards carbon reduction award to AAT Eva Air 747 freighter clips American Eagle Embraer 135 at O'Hare Allied Air Cargo plane crashes into a bus in Ghana's capital

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JUNE 4, 2012
Chinese ports' throughput up 7.5 per cent in January-April Geo Institute of Logistics awards certificates to first batch of students GL Container Ship Forum discusses trends & challenges in box transportation GL signs MoU with CNSA to boost green ship recycling in China Maersk buys slots from MSC-ANL, discontinues Oz-NZ service Newbuild orders declining;box scrapping adds to woes Sinotrans, Yang Ming launch new intra-Asia service Tianjin Port, PSA join hands to develop the former APM Terminals Mumbai operations expected to be normal shortly Shipping Secretary apprised of developmental plans at JN Port Shipping Secy meets S. R. Kulkarni Toll road projects awarded prior to 2009 to earn 22 pc returns: Crisil

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JUNE 4, 2012
Air France adds Abuja to African network As from today (4 June), Air France is operating a daily flight to Abuja (Nigeria) that departs from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The service is operated by Airbus A330-200s, offering b... Sievert Handel Transporte optimises pallet management Forwarders frequently lose out when using Europe's pallet exchange system, because they often receive faulty or worn pallets. The logistics service provider Sievert Handel Transpor... Brunswick Rail extends partnership with Sibur-Trans Brunswick Rail, one of the leading Russian private freight railcar operating lessors, has reached an agreement to supply more railcars to Sibur-Trans, a provider of transportation ... CN says rail traffic controllers in Canada ratify new collective agreement Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced that members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Rail Canada Traffic Controllers (TCRC-RCTC) have ratified a new collective... Reflagging of Danish lorries continues Danish transport companies are operated in increasingly international terms. Since last year the number of Danish owned lorries with foreign number plates has increased by 5% to 3,... Sales director for Swisslog in North America Swisslog, a Swiss provider of automated warehousing and distribution solutions, is expanding its North American management team. Richard Kooistra will serve Swisslog as vice-presid... 25 candles on the cake for BEO GmbH BEO GmbH, a German software specialist for the customs and foreign trade sector, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Established in 1987, BEO began to specialise in the export fie... Virgin Atlantic Cargo takes off from Vancouver Vancouver (Canada) has become the newest destination in Virgin Atlantic Cargo's international network, following the launch of four flights a week to London Heathrow. The new servi... Panalpina's first brand-new Boeing B747-8F takes to the skies The first of two brand-new Boeing B747-8 freighters has commenced scheduled services within Panalpina's unique own controlled airfreight network. The aircraft bearing the Panalpina... Intertrans expanding in Scandinavia Intertrans, a Belgian forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Menen-Rekkem, began to collaborate with two additional partners in Scandinavia with effect from 1 May. Inter... Ceva signs contract with Mercedes-Benz in Spain The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a three year contract with Mercedes-Benz to manage the shipment of spare parts from the Iberian Peninsula to the dealer n... FedEx Express to open North Pacific hub in Central Japan The US service provider FedEx Express has plans to establish a new North Pacific regional hub at Kansai international airport (KIX) in Japan. The integrator recently reported... Port Manatee gets new container terminal The port of Manatee in Florida (USA) plans to build a new container terminal and to deepen the entrance channel to 41 foot. Steve Tyndal, a port official, hopes to attract more bus... Port of Tauranga orders Liebherr container gantries The port of Tauranga (New Zealand) has placed an order for two super post-panamax container gantries with Liebherr. The equipment is due for delivery in 2013 and 2014. Liebherr has...

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JUNE 4, 2012
Schottel adds rim thruster to product portfolio Robert Allan and Rotortug in strategic alliance Marad tests biofuel in Great Lakes Maritime Academy training... EC plans to provide €6.5 million to retrain redundant Danish... Sembcorp and Swiber JV lands $175 million Indonesian offshore... Simon Møkster Shipping orders subsea support vessel from... Cecon faces new delay to Davie newbuilds

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JUNE 4, 2012
WTSA member carriers eye new round of rate increases CIT Rail announces orders for 3,500 new rail tank cars MarAd testing biofuel on maritime academy vessel King County nets DOT cash for Seattle-area bus lines TSA, European Commission build air cargo security relationship

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JUNE 4, 2012
GL to help Chinese recycling yards come up to scratch Scrapyards must meet new global standards Nordic consortium orders LNG bunker supply vessel Design offers a third more space than conventional tanks German ports eye gas bunker roles DNV to carry out risk assessment Are you a risk to counterparties? Beware if revenue from an uninsured client exceeds your cash or equity reserves State government agrees wage bail-out for P+S Troubled shipyard must raise yet more funds Reederei Harmstorf sells two boxships Indonesia's Jayakusuma Perdana takes Florence and Sylvette All change at Clarkson End of an era at as Gordon replaces Stopford Wison wins FLRSU deal from Exmar Chinese offshore player wins first LNG deal Fredriksen order for six VLGCs from China confirmed Order for new ships worries the market SNC Lavalin bails from Davie rescue bid Engineering firm pulls out of joint venture to revive Quebec shipyard Endangered species Posidonia 2012: business brains tackle shipping's many challenges Capesize resale reported sold for more than $40m Prompt delivery fetches strong price K Line sells off aframax pair Secondhand prices stable Xiamen shipping exchange starts trials Port sets up maritime arbitration centre and information portal What they said Key points from speakers at the inaugural Lloyd's List Business Briefing at Posidonia Seadrill poised to ink $1.1bn contract for drillship West Polaris Vessel to continue ultra-deepwater drilling for oil and gas off Nigeria Glut of vessels stifles subcontinent's recycling market Chinese yards could step in as monsoon season looms Stopford's singular contribution Oracle of shipping cycles embarks for next voyage Older ships' fuel inefficiency blocks consolidation Posidonia 2012: We need a completely new generation of vessels, containership entrepreneur tells Lloyd's List Business Briefing CMHI on track to hit 5% growth target Chinese port operator will survive lacklustre second quarter, says chairman 'Shipyards are owners' enemies' Posidonia 2012: Devalued assets are the industry's biggest threat Odfjell completes stake in Antwerp chemicals facility Nord Natie Terminal to be brought into joint venture launched with US-based equity investors Lindsay Goldberg China Shipping Group says monthly shipments hit record high in May State-run shipping giant reports rising box and iron-ore volumes Shipowners must become bankers to survive Posidonia 2012: Lloyd's List panel of experts predict the rise of the shipping banker Lines target US-Asia rate increase Latest hike targets dry cargo but keeps adjustments small Sembcorp and Swiber launch joint offshore project Partners land contracts for Indonesia's Naga and Pelikan ventures Lloyd's List business briefing hears words of wisdom Posidonia 2012: 'Don't touch the hot plate and for god's sake learn Chinese' Chinese yards stage fire sale Posidonia 2012: Greek owner snaps up new bulkers for just $7m each Novoship verdict expected in October Key defendant stays away from corruption trial BLT says restructuring not affected by adviser's resignation Company denies 'grossly inaccurate' reports that FTI Consulting's exit was made in protest

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JUNE 4, 2012
Pacific rate rise sought CONTAINER lines in the US-Asia trade are recommending another round of rate increases in their westbound trans-Pacific lanes.

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JUNE 4, 2012
Mobile Gets First Post-Panamax Ship Call The Port of Mobile got its first call by a post-Panamax container ship on Sunday when the MSC Laura docked... Saddle Creek Steers Toward CNG There's more behind the renewed surge of interest in alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas than the comparatively high... Saddle Creek's Rolland Gives Tour of CNG Tractor (Video) Brad Rolland, a director at logistics company Saddle Creek Logistics Services, shows us one of his company's growing fleet of... Diesel Prices Slip to Lowest Point Since Mid-January Diesel prices across the U.S. in the week ending May 28 fell to the lowest point since mid-January, and less... Disappointing April for West Coast Ports April was a disappointing month for West Coast ports, with total container volume declining 1 percent from the same month... Quality Distribution Drills Deeper Into Fracking Bulk trucking giant Quality Distribution expanded further into the oil and gas shale business, completing its acquisition of Wylie Bice... EU, US to Recognize Each Other's Air Cargo Security Regimes The European Union and the U.S. have agreed to recognize each other's air cargo security regimes under a hard fought... CIT Rail Orders 3,500 Railcars CIT Rail has ordered 3,500 tank and covered hopper railcars, as the railcar lessor sees more demand for equipment tied... Maersk Downplays Delay in Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharge Maersk Line sought to play down its decision to postpone until June 15 a peak-season surcharge in the Asia-Europe trade.... Maersk to Raise India-Europe Rates Maersk Line plans to raise its rates on westbound trade from India to North Europe and the Mediterranean, starting July... Daggett Defends ILA's Contract Demands International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett defended the ILA's negotiating positions and urged management to resume negotiations when the union's... Cargo Jet Crashes in Ghana, Kills 10 A Boeing 727-200 overshot the runway of the largest airport in Ghana while landing during heavy rains Saturday, crashing into... Panalpina's First 747-8 Freighter Enters Service Panalpina has started flying the first of two new Boeing 747-8 freighters with a maiden cargo flight from Hong Kong... Descartes Acquires Dutch Transportation Software Provider Descartes Systems Group acquired Infodis, a Netherlands-based provider of transportation-management software, in an all-cash transaction for $3.7 million. Infodis...

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JUNE 4, 2012
Navis launches SPARCS N4 2.3 Navis, which is one of the world's leading designers and suppliers of terminal operating systems (TOS) for container-handling facilities, has announced an upgrade ... Technomar snaps-up containerships Greek-domiciled shipowners still see value in the containership sector with several notable sale and purchase deals concluded in recent weeks.One of the ... Essar Ports signs strategic alliance with Antwerp Essar Ports, which runs cargo-handling facilities in Hazira and Vadinar on India's west coast, has created a long-term strategic alliance with Port of Antwerp International ... Bunker price relief for SCI and others The state-owned Shipping Corporation of India [SCI] is the latest shipping group to post losses, the result of a toxic combination of depressed rates and high fuel ... Chinese manufacturing weakens According to official data, China's purchasing managers index [PMI] - which measures the level of activity in the nation's factories - fell to 50.4 in May, the ... WTSA target July 1 for next rate rise Members of the Westbound Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (WTSA) are planning to raise freight rates further with July 1, 2012, targeted for the next general ...

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JUNE 4, 2012
Cyprus scraps dry duo Clearout continues as Andreas Hadjiyiannis-controlled owner sends ageing bulkers to beaches of Karachi for breaking. Sanko sings Baltimore blues Sanko Mineral trapped through end of June as judge gives claimants more time to weigh in on Western Bulk motion. Bunker beef fizzles Spar handymax freed after Dan-Bunkering torches fuel complaint against Lion City operator Oscar Maritime. Honey, I shrunk the fleet Future of Frontline's stable of combination carriers in question as market digests disposal of OBO Front Rider. DCIX mints payout pledge Diana Containerships ready to unlock cash reserves to bankroll dividend boost as board overhauls distribution policy. Asco to build Tromso base Aberdeen-based firm to develop new marine facility to serve Northern Norwegian oil industry. Alam orders work barge Kuala Lumpur-listed outfit pens deal for 400-man unit underpinned by charter with Exxonmobil. Davie Yards loses backer Engineering group SNC-Lavalin pulls out of joint venture that rescued Canadian shipbuilder last year. Courage needed in dry bulk Asian shipowner's chairman Hsu Chih-Chien remains pessimistic about the bulk carrier outlook. Frontline books OBO loss John Fredriksen's tanker company takes $5m hit from scrapping charter deal with sister outfit SFI. First Olsen offloads suezmax Sale of Knock Sheen leaves Fred Olsen entity with only one vessel in the water. SCI hits order brake Indian owner not adding to orderbook this year as it axes feedership runs following first loss in 28 years. Seadrill lines up drillship deal John Fredriksen's drilling outfit is on the verge of penning a five-year contract worth over $1bn. Holed ship refloated Damaged Mersa 2 pulled free after grounding off island of Elba, Italy. Greek owners suffering The shipping market is in a pretty sombre mood despite sun and sea at Posidonia, according to Richard Fulford-Smith. ONE extends again George Kassiotis-led owner has until 20 July to file reorganisation plan after agreeing another deadline extension. Ready for life after euro London insurance market plans ahead as it helps Greek shipping celebrate Posidonia, SLL's Andrew Sturdy says. Assessing the mood Greece and the Eurozone crisis are making headlines, but is it affecting Posidonia?

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JUNE 4, 2012
FMC's Crook moving to White House TP Pulse: East Coast port strike potential worries shippers NEWSFLASH: ILA President accuses USMX of divide and conquer The president of the International Longshoremen's Association has accused employers of trying to turn his fellow union members against him. WTSA seeks rate hikes in July The recommended rate increases are $50 per 40-foot container from California ports and $100 per FEU for all other intermodal and all-water shipments, with proportionate increases for other equipment sizes and cargo otherwise rated. U.S. manufacturers to repatriate 20% of capacity, study says The Hackett Group said rising wage inflation in China and continued productivity improvements in the United States will converge within two to three years, creating more pressure on companies to make and source goods at home. Delaware port looks at public-private partnership Maersk adds ship to three loops Two of the loops, its ECUBEX and AC2 services, are connected to the line's mega-regional hub in Balboa. The third is Maersk's joint average 4,472-TEU weekly SAECS loop between north Europe and South Africa. Leading Edge buys Miami NVO O&S Trucking tries for bankruptcy, partnership Descartes acquires Infodis Edward Ryan, executive at Descartes, said the purchase gives it more European functionality in its transportation suite as well as expanding support to more European and Asia-Pacific carriers.

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JUNE 4, 2012
US government concludes biofuel test on commercial vessel Researchers measured the fuel's emissions, efficiency and effect on engine performance. Oil market weak 'technically and fundamentally' 'Crude oil is in deep trouble if it can't hold at $80 a barrel,' says analyst. Fujairah sees IFO prices fall by $22 pmt MGO prices firm in Durban and Suez. More steep falls in European markets WTI still softening in early trading. Great Barrier Reef 'in danger', says UNESCO Growth in shipping means 'decisive action is required to secure long-term conservation'. Nearly 20% of fuels 'off spec' in 2011 'Vast majority' still suitable for use and would not warrant a de-bunkering, says Technical Manager for Intertek-Lintec. Panama must prepare for surge in bunker volumes More demand will increase the likelihood of 'large scale' spills, Forum told. New setback for PMSA challenge to bunker regulations US Solicitor General says shipping lobby's case 'lacks merit'. Bunker tanker owner prepares to cancel newbuilding contract Yujin preparing the 'necessary formalities' to decide on the terms of the cancellation, it says. Double-digit price falls continue in Asia ports Players report no problem with avails. Resignation of BLT's restructuring advisor 'amicable' FTI Consulting in talks to act as advisor to BLT's major bank lenders. 'Cappuccino' bunkers claim 'unlikely to be upheld' SSA says significant number of frothed-bunker claims are 'exaggerated and unsubstantiated'. Gulf Petrochem receives Singapore trading certificate Firm receives Global Trader Program certificate from International Enterprise. UK-based firm grows customer base with marine lube product Scottish Fuels is one of the largest distributors of fuels and lubricants in the north of the United Kingdom. Singapore-listed shipping firm launches first bunker tanker 3,400 dwt Sea Tanker I launched at Thailand shipyard on Saturday, says ES Group.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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	Arrival ports by:
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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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