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BRIEFS

May 7, 2012

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Asia-Europe rate hikes take spot market up 13.2pc to US$1,934/TEU Hapag-Lloyd ups India-Far East rates US$100/TEU, $500/TEU in May, June EU antitrust fine turns Panalpina operating profit into US$43 million loss Shipping lines can look to moderate rebound, says Evergreen vice chairman OECD expects global freight volume to quadruple by 2050, led by 3rd world CSAV recovery programme raises company revenue levels to US$1,797 per TEU Freightliner invests to meet growing FEU market demands in Britain Georgia's logistics focus shifts to inland Tbilisi away from Black Sea Weiss Rohlig expands in Asia with start of project forwarding in Taiwan Yusen net profit falls 30.2pc to US$31.2 million despite 92.2pc sales gain Russia's Global Container Service adds 244 railcars to intermodal fleet Air France-KLM posts US$783 million quarterly operating loss, down 82pc United launches Boeing 777 daily service from Washington to Doha via Dubai Yusen Logistics opens temperature controlled warehouse near Narita Airport

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12.36 pc into the fiscal hole G6 Alliance to maintain current 6-loop product structure for Asia-Europe service SCI takes delivery of another Supramax bulk carrier Govt frees export of sugar, abolishes onion floor price IGC lowers world wheat output forecast to 676 mt Lack of long-term export policy hitting India hard: Official APM TERMINALS to tap wind energy at Aarhus port Govt to award Chennai's mega box terminal project by July-end MoS needs more financial powers to award PPP projects: Sinha P. K. Sinha gets an overview of operations, issues at Chennai Port Port capacity to be enhanced: Vasan A. Vaasudeve Rao takes charge as CGM of CONCOR's North West Region Amit Kumar Singh, outgoing CGM, given affectionate farewell Applicability of service tax on freight (sea & air) in trans-boundary trade-A post-Budget scenario Emirates SkyCargo wins awards for outstanding performance Govt continuing to acquire land for dedicated rail freight corridor Forex reserves gain $758.3 million Indian cos pump in $ 2.76 bn overseas Three giant evaporators moved simultaneously by Almajdouie Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics offers new fixed port call in Australia

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MAY 4, 2012
Fagioli "lifts" ENI's refinery in Sannazzaro The Italian company Fagioli SpA has just successfully completed the transport, lifting, and positioning of 27 large structures for the new ENI Slurry Technology (EST) system at ENI... Ruslan organises 15 AN-124 flights to Uganda Ruslan International has completed a programme of 15 flights using the giant AN-124 freighter aircraft, for the Japanese peace keeping contingent of the United Nations Mission in S... A350 XWB aft fuselage delivered to final assembly line The European airframe manufacturer Airbus has delivered the aft fuselage for the A350 XWB static test airframe to the final assembly line in Toulouse (France). This final section o... Stena Line invests further in Liverpool - Belfast service The ferry service provider Stena Line has confirmed its purchase of the "Stena Mersey" and "Stena Lagan", the two ro-pax vessels that it acquired when the compa... Daimler Trucks notes more sales in Q1/2012 The German manufacturer Daimler Trucks increased its Q1/2012 unit sales by 21% to 107,700 vehicles. Revenue in the first quarter of the current year rose by 18% to EUR 7.4 billion... Scandlines appoints new CFO The maritime transport service provider Scandlines has reported that Per Madsen is to join its management as new chief financial officer (CFO) on 1 August this year. Madsen comes f... Swisslog set to find new manager for warehouse division Daniel Fink is leaving Swisslog at his own request during Q3/2012 in order to start his own business. The manager, a member of the group executive committee, heads the company's wa... Globaltrans acquires 100% of Metalloinvesttrans The Russian railfreight operator Globaltrans has acquired LLC Metalloinvesttrans (MIT), the rail transport arm of the Moscow-headquartered iron ore giant Metalloinvest, a leading g... Transport ministers favour demand-related road charging At the International Transport Forum in Leipzig (Germany) the transport ministers of the Alpine countries (Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France and Slovenia among others) a... Raben Group pooling firms in Czechia Czechia's logistics market experienced the successful completion of the service providers Raben Logistics Czech, Transkam-Logistik and Raben Trans European Czech (formerly known as... Sephora extends its partnership with Kuehne + Nagel Sephora, the leading retail beauty chain and member of the luxury products group LVMH, has extended its logistics partnership with the logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel for... BNSF and Maersk launch Asia-North America intermodal service The US rail service provider BNSF Railway and the Denmark-based shipping giant Maersk Line are launching a day-definite sea-rail service from Asia to the USA that will hit its deli... BDP appoints more managers in the UK BDP International, a US-based logistics and transportation firm, has strengthened its presence in the UK market with two staff appointments. Anthony Akerman and David Marshall have...

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MAY 4, 2012
Gulf Craft builds two Incat Crowther crew boats Caddell orders newbuild floating dry dock at Senesco Marine Nordic Yards finds niche in offshore wind farm transformer... Austal lays keel for third JHSV Coast Guard to get proposal for eco friendly alternative to...

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MAY 4, 2012
Holland America Line vessel kicks-off Port of Seattle cruise year Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics set to begin first calls to Adelaide College internship program benefits student/Port of Coos Bay Weekly rail freight traffic sees both sides of ledger Old Dominion Freight Line taps Young to lead IT efforts

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MAY 4, 2012
Convoy Escort Programme secures funding but still faces criticism Insurance-led facility has a lead investor but cannot shake the private army label Tankers to benefit as pipeline is built to bypass Strait of Hormuz Crude pumped to Fujairah will fill one VLCC a day Hapag-Lloyd leads new Asia-Europe rates push Move aims to raise prices by a further $400 from June IOPC Funds prepare for Alfa 1 oil spill fall-out Product tanker's insurance unlikely to cover expected 'substantial' claims Scandlines ferry Urd damaged in collision Ship has listed but did not touch ground after casualty in German port of Travemünde Brussels seeks views on marine transport antitrust guidelines Commission wants industry-specific rules to lapse Sri Lanka Port Authority to raise $1bn to pay off yen loans Separate offerings planned for July and before year-end Great Eastern profits fall 32% for fiscal year Operator increased revenue days, but was hit by lower rates Salalah to expand general cargo capacity Omani hub will anchor local volumes and target liquid bulk Panalpina reports a loss despite record maritime box volumes Antitrust fines relating to air cargo cartels push logistics giant into the red Dry bulk rates slump drives Excel into the red Deal with lenders will help owner to weather market strife General Maritime's Chapter 11 reorganisation plan approved Peter Georgiopoulos tanker company begins life again with $783m debt HHI posts 63% first-quarter profit decline South Korean giant lands fewer high-value orders but hopes pace will pick up Courage Marine sells capesize for scrap for $8.8m Cape Warrior deal builds cash for acquisitions Australian tycoon to launch four-bulker fleet Palmer to build vessels at CSC Jinling to service Queensland nickel refinery

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MAY 4, 2012
Bergen's profit warning knocks shares BERGEN, the listed Norwegian shipbuilding group, issued a profit warning today, sending shares steeply down Subscriber notice THERE will be no news bulletins on 7 May because of the holiday weekend in the UK and Singapore Luka Rijeka triples profits CROATIA'S port operator Luka Rijeka said its net profits for 1Q 2012 more than tripled year on year US judge confirms GenMar restructuring A NEW YORK bankruptcy judge has confirmed General Maritime's reorganisation, paving the way for emergence this month from Chapter 11 legal status China shipping thrives with Iran sanctions CHINESE shipping groups were reported today to be greatly profiting from transporting Iranian crude with little competition because of sanctions GE Shipping's profits jump 364% SHETHS-owned GE Shipping said today consolidated quarterly net profits rose 364% during January-March EC: trash shipping guidelines THE EC today said shipping no longer needs the antitrust guidelines drawn up to prepare for scuttling the line conference system in the EU in October 2008 Salalah to double capacity OMAN SAID today it plans to invest 55M rials ($143M) in a scheme that would more than double Salalah's cargo capacity Capesizes crawl toward holidays BROKERS said the Capesize bulker chartering is crawling toward Japan's Golden Week vacation and global Labour Day holidays 3Q profits for box carriers? HIGH SLOT utilisation on the Asia/Europe box lane could translate into profits during the usual third-quarter peak, CIMB Securities predicted today Acquisitions, not dividends, seen for Diana DIANA Shipping, the Athens drybulk company listed in New York, is likely to attend to acquisitions before resuming dividends, a shipping analyst said today Supramax rates keep falling SUPRAMAX rates in Asia are still falling, with Indonesia's nickel ore export ban starting on 6 May Petrobras boosts MRs and LR1s BROKERS told Fairplay today that Petrobras's term contracts would boost demand for MR and LR1 product tankers Beijing gives fleet numbers CHINA'S bulker fleet is continuing to grow rapidly, according to a report published today by the transport ministry US seen stalling convention against piracy WASHINGTON is "turning a blind eye to the Somalis because they are looked upon as tactical allies against Al Qaeda", according to Clay Maitland, managing partner of International Registries Inc

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MAY 4, 2012
Oman Awards Contract to Double Salalah Capacity The Omani Ministry of Transport and Communications has awarded a $143 million contract for the construction of a new general... Freight Transport Employment Expanded in April The transportation and warehousing industries appear to have added jobs between March and April, while public transportation job losses shrank... EU, US Pact to Cut Costs for Trusted Shippers The decision by the U.S. and the European Union to recognize each other's trusted shippers is expected to save those... Profit Plummets for Asia Pacific Air Freight Carriers Declining cargo revenue and rising fuel prices devastated the profits of Asia's leading airlines last year, according to the Association... US Shippers Overspent 13 Percent in 2011, Study Says U.S. shippers on average spent roughly 13 percent more on ground and air cargo transportation last year than they needed... Rising Labor Costs, Land Prices Challenge China's Competitiveness The manufacturing numbers tell the story of why China's economy is undergoing a fundamental restructuring. Average wages increased more than... Transloading Benefits Driving Growth After watching in recent years as the number of intact containers moving to and from the Port of Tacoma by... Antitrust Fines Push Panalpina to Loss for Quarter Panalpina swung to a loss of $64.5 million in the first quarter ended March 30 from a profit of $38.2... Macquarie Forecasts Upturn in China's Exports After a slack start to the year, China's containerized exports will begin to pick up this quarter, helping lift average... On Freight Transportation: Rising Costs, Shifting Modes The strength of the economic recovery, at least in terms of U.S. domestic freight, was clear at last week's NASSTRAC... Hapag-Lloyd Plans New India Rate Increases Hapag-Lloyd will impose a general rate increase on all cargo from the Indian subcontinent to Southeast and Northeast Asia. ...

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MAY 4, 2012
Panalpina to appeal against EC fine Panalpina has decided to appeal against its recent fine of CHF59 (USD65) million for anti-trust behaviour from the European Commission. Ceo Monika Ribar remarked: ... TCP takes control of new cranes Terminal de Conteineres de Paranagua (TCP), in Brazil has taken delivery of two new super-post-panamax ship-to-shore gantry cranes from Ireland-based Liebherr Container ... CTS confirms ocean carriers' fears in Asia/Europe tradelane The latest statistics just published by Container Trades Statistics (CTS) covering the month of March confirm that trade from Asia to Europe remains lacklustre. ... Maitland calls for 'joined-up' effort to combat pirates Never one to hold back, Clay Maitland, managing partner of International Registries, which administers the Marshall Islands flag, has attacked governments and international ... Mixed picture for transatlantic Q1 Transatlantic volumes for the first quarter of this year jumped year-on-year from Europe to North America - but the story was different on the return leg as liftings ... Rena salvage costs soaring China Merchant's chief outlines plans for Sri Lanka China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) is aiming to operate the 'best container terminal in the south Asian region'. This was the message given by its managing ... ESC confirms new Secretary General Mrs Paola Lancellotti has been confirmed as the new Secretary General of the European Shippers' Council (ESC). She replaces Nicolette van der Jagt, who succeeded ... TT Club: use your mouse to insure your cargo London-headquartered, transport insurers the TT Club has seen its cargo insurance division expand significantly since its inception two and a half years ago, according ...

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MAY 4, 2012
Okean logs loss Ukrainian shipbuilder posts bigger 2011 deficit as revenue is chopped in half. Bergen hit by holdup Terje Arnesen-led shipbuilder warns delays to three hulls will mean a first quarter pay cut. Seadrill signs Chevron again John Fredriksen controlled rigowner nets a repeat charter deal with the US oil major in Thailand. U-Ming starts more slowly Taiwanese bulker owner's first quarter profit cut as costs rose above revenue. SITC curbed by costs Hong Kong-listed boxship owner reports lower first quarter numbers despite higher volumes. Great Eastern sells again Veteran MR Jag Pradip leaving Indian owner's fleet, following two disposals at the end of 2011. Accidental pirates Somali men's UAE laywer claims they were forced by Iranian employer to hijack Adnoc bulker in 2011. Excel deficit deepens Gabriel Panayotides-led bulker owner's earnings slump along with charter rates. Dock sues Aboitiz Jebsen Texas businessman wants damages from manager of cargoship King Yukon involved in 2010 collision A week for the record books Capesize newbuildings are flooding in at an unprecedented pace but scrap sales are also chasing a new benchmark. Palmer plots bulker spree Australian mining billionaire follows up plan to build Titanic II with potential order for four dry cargo ships. Legionella scare on ro-ro Water tanks cleaned after potentially fatal bacteria found on Regina Baltica in UK. Ro-pax sinks after smash Scandlines' Urd holed in hit by TT-Line ferry while berthed at Lubeck-Travemunde.

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MAY 4, 2012
Google delves into big data analytics Chapman Freeborn adds courier shipment tracking Lumber shipper 'begging' for capacity Ralph: Economic bright spots exist AGL: No 'for sale' sign on Tropical Shipping Schneider to swap one-third of fleet in 2012 GA, Zim decouple all-water loops Hapag-Lloyd announces rate increase 'K' Line, Wan Hai launch new loop WWL strengthens Australia service

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MAY 4, 2012
Bunker prices lower across the Americas 'Prices have fallen hard in the last couple of days.' Compensation funds prepare for oil spill fall-out Shipowner understood to be covered for claims up to $2.6 million, with the funds stating that this was unlikely to cover the cost of the incident. Aegean stock upgraded Company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, including 'its robust revenue growth, good cash flow from operations and increase in net income'. New surveillance vessel uses half the fuel Tough on the bad guy, but kind to the ecology. 'Slow steaming is here to stay,' says consulting firm MD At $750 per metric tonne, the rising cost of ship bunker fuel means that fuel now accounts for 55% of the cost of a voyage from Asia to the US, says consultant. Manufacturer stresses need for scrubber installations ahead of 2015 Company suggests that retrofitting of scrubbers should be carried out immediately. Canada committed to shorepower Programme will boost the competitiveness of Canadian ports, says Minister of Transport. Fujairah bunker prices weaken Suez sees IFO prices firm. European markets soft as week ends Bunker prices see double-digit falls. Chinese bunker supplier goes to the market for cash Chimbusco says money will be used to repay bank loans and replenish working capital 'Mechanical failure' blamed for bunker spill Between two and four metric tonnes of marine fuel leak into New Zealand's Timaru harbour. Iran sanctions: Ship operators 'vetting' bunkers suppliers 'We're doing everything we can to avoid buying something we wouldn't want to buy,' says Maersk fuel oil trader. Ships must use pilots in Singapore bunker anchorages 'Several near miss incidents and contacts have occurred,' says MPA. Manila-based shipping firm profits down 78% in 2011 Higher freight revenues offset by rising operational costs including expenses for bunkers, says Lorenzo Shipping. Bunker prices continue fall in key Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine'. Fuel oil trading firm may scale back Singapore operations Westport Petroleum's fuel oil traders in Singapore and Los Angeles have quit, reports say. Lanka IOC appoints new Managing Director Subodh Dakwale has worked for more than 28 years in Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. DHT posts higher Q1 profit Net cash fell due to increased working capital, mainly related to bunker costs. Chinese tanker orders 'restricted' to specialised vessels Orders restricted to niche requirements such as bunker tankers, says a Clarksons report. Additional fees on ships for cold ironing use 'unacceptable' Ships using shore based power supply should not be charged an amount exceeding the onboard production costs, says BIMCO. Italian dry bulk shipping firm declared bankrupt Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione has total debt of $1.1 billion. Maritime spill deepens opposition to oil tankers Concerns over 'a failure to respond appropriately' to oil spill in the Great Bear Rainforest.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
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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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