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November 8, 2012

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CKYH alliance cuts seven services between Asia and the Mediterranean Barged cargo from mid and lower Yangtze to be railed to Europe via Chongqing DCT Gdansk marks 5th birthday with 25pc more capacity with yard growth State Council waterway regulations allows foreigners to participate Fujian-Taiwan direct container trade volume up 1.2pc as bulk rises 41.4pc MOL stages table-top drill of collision of steel carrier and coaster Intra-Asia specialist shipping line KMTC marks 20 years in Hong Kong Owners, not charterers, take hit when pirates strike: UK Commercial Court IATA: World air cargo growth continues to slow as September demand weakens WFS takes over ground handling for BA World Cargo at Gatwick airport Atlas Air parent profit up 20pc profit to US$33.9 million, revenue up 13pc

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
BLPL Singapore commences two container vessel routes Essar Shipping's H1 profit up at 17.91 cr. DP World & Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust mark awarding of new project NMPT bags environmental upgradation award INR 4,000-cr. deal inked to develop 2 rail corridors Truck rentals pick up in Oct., but lower year-on-year Chidambaram pegs fiscal growth at 5.5-6 pc Uttar Pradesh approves rice export policy for 5 years Emerging countries look to each other to enhance trade

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Newcastle airport changes minority partner The Danish entity Copenhagen Airports A/S recently agreed to sell its 49% interest in the share capital of the NIAL Group Ltd (NIAL), the parent company of Newcastle international ... Palau Airways partners AAT in Hong Kong Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) was appointed by Palau Airways (P7) as its handling agent for cargo and documentation at Hong Kong International Airport with effect from 28 O... New Iata member Safi Airways hopes to fly back to Europe soon Safi Airways, the privately owned international scheduled airline of Afghanistan, has officially been accredited with full Iata membership. The airline also successfully completed ... Woolworths renews transport contract with Linfox in Australia The giant retailer Woolworths has signed a five-year contract to continue Linfox store distribution from the former's Wyong distribution centre in New South Wales (Australia). Linf... Asciano lands new train services contract for coal transport Asciano's Pacific national coal haulage business has entered into a train services contract with Australia's coal miner BMA. The pact provides the support functions of maintenance ... OOCL: management changes in Hong Kong and USA The Hong Kong-based shipping company Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) is making changes to its management, effective 1 January 2013. Bosco Louie will retire from his current r... Bucharest international railfreight terminal receives first intra-EU train Tibbett Logistics, the operator of southeastern Romania's prime intermodal rail terminal, the Bucharest international railfreight terminal (BIRFT), has received the first scheduled... Debut for FedEx Freight's new LNG tractors FedEx Freight, a leading US provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) freight services, has begun testing two new tractors powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG)-only engines. The pre-... BBC Chartering focuses on Western Australia The Germany-based company BBC Chartering, a leading provider of multipurpose and heavylift shipping services, strengthened its presence in the Australian market by establishing a ... DPD building new national hub in Poland The global parcel and express service provider DPD has built a new, EUR 32 million parcel sorting centre in Stryków, near Lodz (Poland). As a central handling site, the facility ac... DSV investing heavily in a logistics facility in Krefeld The logistics service provider DSV, together with real estate developer Habacker, has unveiled plans to construct a EUR 60 million logistics facility in Krefeld-Fichtenhain (German... Norway Post acquires Swedish logistics company Ekdahls Åkeri The Scandinavian postal operator Norway Post has acquired the Swedish logistics company Ekdahls Åkeri. Norway Post said that Ekdahls 'keri provides mainly road transport and termin... New vice-president carrier sales for South Carolina Ports The South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA/USA) hired John Wheeler to fill the position of vice-president, carrier sales, effective 29 October. Wheeler, who reports to Paul McClintoc...

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Severe weather threatens Sandy pollution response NYPD adds more Gladding Hearn patrol boats Canada has new Fisheries Research Vessel W&O's Loomis joins new SCA Committee Indonesia's ITS opts for SmartMarine 3D Tanker propeller jobs keep Hydrex teams busy Gondan launches PSV for Østensjø Rederi TTS Group wins orders worth $17.5 million

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Alaska Airlines expanding with new Pacific Northwest flights Port of Camas-Washougal buying Columbia River waterfront property Boeing nets first conversion order for 767-300ER planes to freighters Agencies respond to spill at Port Angeles Tesoro terminal Seattle District Corps personnel cross country to aid Sandy recovery

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Down by the jetty Canvey Island has never lost its feelgood factor - and it is all thanks to oil and gas Box chartering deals remain sluggish during Eisbein festivities Market faces weak demand, seasonal capacity cuts and continued deliveries of new tonnage Rostock port operator secures $64m loan HSH Nordbank says deal shows its commitment to north German region Box carriers face difficult fourth quarter Mixed outlook from CTS data suggests carriers' troubles will continue for some time Paragon delays delivery of four newbuildings Boudouroglou 'optimistic' that the company will emerge stronger from its losses Seaspan and Yangzijiang play hardball over options China Development Bank on stand-by as boxship newbuilding talks continue Impairments on VLCCs drive Knightsbridge to third-quarter loss Firm talks up 'attractive risk-reward' of dry bulk amid rumoured tanker exit Box Ships inks deal for idled pair in profitable third quarter New OOCL acquisitions boost revenues and average time charter earnings Cut-price orders are poison, says Yangzijiang chairman Exclusive interview: '2011 was grey, 2012 is black and 2013 will be bloody', warns Ren Bunker costs fall to fresh lows Cheaper fuel helps VLCC owners to pull in higher earnings Thome sets pace for a market change Singapore ship manager sees vetting procedures spread to dry bulk world German maritime accidents body to hand over MSC Flaminia Light at the end of the tunnel for box unloading Seaspan boss hails Obama win Policy continuity will be good for shipping, says Wang Sempra poised to win permit to export Louisiana LNG Momentum builds for US gas projects that will boost demand for shipping State hand-out shields China Shipping from hefty operating losses Government subsidies and income tax rebates boost net earnings by nearly 50% Better turnover boosts Bourbon French offshore major's share price rises on third-quarter revenue statement Cure or kill Restructuring consultancy fees are a bitter pill for troubled firms to swallow Yangzijiang vows to be China's most profitable yard as profit slips Shipbuilder restructures sites to target specific market niches Trading up Obama victory should see the US strip the rancour from trade policy Hyundai Samho resold seven Nobu Su bulk carriers, say brokers TMT's kamsarmax vessels reported to have fetched $24m-$25m each Restructuring costs drag down Torm to $78m loss But support from banks will help troubled tanker firm to weather poor markets Three P&I clubs announce general rate increases London Club announces the largest rate rise to date

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Keystone, LNG decisions loom for Obama PRESIDENT OBAMA'S victory leaves him facing two outstanding decisions at the outset of his second term that have major implications for shipping Clarkson's shares dive on profits warning CLARKSON'S, the London-listed maritime services group, today issued a profits warning Paragon delays timetable on newbuildings NYSE-listed Paragon today disclosed quarterly losses and an agreement with Zhejiang Ouhua to push back delivery dates on four newbuildings TORM founders in yet more red ink TORM today reported deeper year on year losses for both 2012's first nine months and third quarter Bourbon rides high OFFSHORE operator Bourbon said today its third-quarter revenues jumped 21% year on year to €306.1M ($393.27M), reflecting its strong growth and rising vessel hire rates in the offshore oil and gas services market Pressure rises in Asia on box Panamaxes DAILY hire rates for chartered Panamax box ships are sliding down this week, with more owners fixing below $9,000 per day, brokers said today Chinese methanol imports expected to fall by 20.6% CHINA is expected to import less methanol than it did last year, as the economic slowdown affected chemical demand LNG fleet growth to exceed demand in 2014 THE high number of speculative LNG carrier orders placed last year would result in fleet growth exceeding demand in 2014, said RS Platou Capesize rates slide CAPESIZE rates are sliding in both basins after rallying over the last three weeks, with brokers reporting that owners are accepting sliding rates as they believe the market is losing momentum Yangzijiang 3Q profits down 14% YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding said today that its 3Q12 earnings dropped 14% year on year to 877.2M yuan ($140.47M), with no order wins in the period Yangzijiang moves into property development YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding said today it would move into property development, with the registration of a subsidiary in Jiangsu province, China BV's newbuilding orders fall by 38% FRENCH classification society Bureau Veritas said its fresh newbuilding orders fell another 38% year on year in the first nine months of 2012 NY & NJ finally reopens CONTAINER terminals are running again today at Port of New York & New Jersey, a week after Hurricane Sandy

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
SCFI - Shanghai Containerized Freight Index Shanghai export average spot rates for the following trade lanes are among the 15 component trade lanes in the weekly SCFI-Containerized Freight Index,produced by the Shanghai Shipping Exchange and weigh 57.5 percent of the SCFI comprehensive reading. SCFI - SHANGHAI CONTAINER FREIGHT INDEXNov. 2: SCFI comprehensive reading of 1,251.20, up... Drewry Container Rate Benchmark* The Hong Kong-Los Angeles benchmark is based on Drewry Shipping Consultants' research and derived from NVOCCs. The rate is in dollars and based on a full 40-foot containerload, excluding terminal-handling charges in Hong Kong. The Nov. 5 average spot market rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dipped 2.7 percent or...

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Chinese and US politics: so different but both are lands of opportunity The once-a-decade baton change of leadership in China's ruling Communist Party is in sharp contrast to the Hollywood-style over-hyped razzmatazz of the US presidential ... RZD seals deal to buy Gefco French auto maker PSA Peugeot-Citroen has completed the sale of 75% of its logistics subsidiary, Gefco, to JSC Russian Railways (RZD) for GBP800 million (USD1 billion). ... 4,000 up for CI LinkedIn China drives BMW ahead Germany's luxury car maker BMW - which includes the iconic Rolls Royce and Mini brands - is enjoying a record year in China, taking full advantage of the 'islands ... Slot charter expiry heralds end for HPOS transpac link Chinese state-owned ocean carrier, Hainan PO Shipping [HPOS], established in 2009 to aid the economic development of the country's Yangpu region, will exit its ... APM T handles biggest ship at Port of Mobile New attack in Chinese solar panel wars Ahead of the once-in-a-decade change of leaders in China the nation is fighting back in the solar panel wars with the European Union filing a counter complaint ...

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Motiva readies restart Crude and product carriers are poised to benefit from the reactivation of Motiva's Port Arthur expansion project in the first quarter of next year, according to a researcher at a top US tanker brokerage. Concordia falls Concordia Maritime has experienced a fall in earnings due to its four vessels operating in the open market. Golar grabs upgrade Clarkson Capital Markets upgraded shares of John Fredriksen's Golar LNG Partners Wednesday in anticipation of continued expansion through dropdown deals with it parent. Transit cleans the air Kristian Eidesvik's Transit Invest has laid out details of its entry in to the offshore business via a merger with Reach Subsea. PRGN painted red Shares of Greek bulker and boxship owner Paragon Shipping took a beating in early trading Wednesday after posting a third-quarter loss. Boxships charters sisters Boxships has found short term work for a pair of vessels that have been lying idle for much of the past quarter. Namura lowers its sights Japan's Namura Shipbuilding has cut its first-half earnings forecast as revenue dips. Paragon postpones Paragon Shipping has postponed delivery of two bulkers and a pair of containerships under construction at Zhejiang Ouhua Shipbuilding in China. Knightsbridge plots VL sales John Fredriksen's Knightsbridge Tankers is looking to sell its two remaining VLCCs to free up cash for bulker buys. Return of the liner? A new UK company is looking to resurrect the golden age of liner travel to Australia by building two new cruiseships. DBS trims Sembmarine DBS Vickers has trimmed its target price on Sembcorp Marine after the rigbuilder saw its third quarter earnings sliced in half. DNB backs Diana DNB Markets has taken a shine to shares in Diana Shipping. Sickly Celebrity Three hundred and fifty passengers on a Celebrity Cruises vessel have been struck down by the norovirus bug. Gurita steps it up Gurita Lines of Indonesia is expanding its fleet with the purchase of a supramax bulker from Slovenia. Mermaid adds Qatar deal Mermaid Maritime has added a fresh subsea services contract in Qatar to its backlog. SSC's double target Singapore Shipping Corp is on the lookout for both ships and takeovers after an improved second quarter performance. Kyoei back in profit Japan's Kyoei Tanker has returned to the black in the first six months despite a revenue fall. Floatel evacuated Norway's Statoil has evacuated a floating accommodation vessel after it tilted up to four degrees in the North Sea on Wednesday. Solvtrans boosted in Q3 Norwegian wellboat owner Solvtrans has reported soaring earnings thanks mainly to a fall in financial items. Maharshi: "human error" The deaths of five crew due to a gas leak on a Varun Shipping LPG vessel have been blamed on human error. Arne to try bonds Arne Wilhelmsen's Awilco could turn to bond market for $50m, Arctic says. Deeper red for Torm Torm slumped deeper into the red in the third quarter following a costly financial overhaul. Textainer sees profits rise Textainer has seen third quarter profits increase by over 10% on the back of an increase in its owned container fleet. Pelni converting Indonesian shipowner Pelni is continuing its ship conversion programme as it seeks to diversify in the face of airline competition. Costs still hurting U-Ming Taiwan's U-Ming Marine Transport is still being hampered by rising operating expenses in 2012. Clarksons cuts outlook Clarksons has scaled back its expectations for the second half of the year, it said in an interim statement issued on Wednesday. Two takers for waiver Two companies are taking advantage of the Jones Act waiver in the US to bring oil to the storm-hit north-east. Bourbon raises the bar Bourbon, the Paris-listed offshore specialist, has posted improved revenue figures for the third quarter of 2012. YJZ lines up buyers Yangzijiang Shipbuilding says it is close to finding a buyer for five kamsarmax newbuildings that were cancelled earlier this year. GulfMark in big miss GulfMark Offshore, the US offshore vessel operator, has reported third quarter profits well below analyst's expectations. Kyeema back in action Teekay Corp has completed repairs to an aframax that was damaged after running aground off Estonia in September. Wartsila seals Kuwait deal Wartsila has won a contract to supply the engines and complete propulsion systems for two newbuild vessel projects.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Perry heads HR at Kenco Weak freight market dents Singapore Airlines' profit Growing losses at the airline's cargo division in the first half of the fiscal year contributed to lower operating profits and a 30 percent decline in net profit for the parent company. MSC to hike Asia-Europe rates No staffing problems at NY/NJ terminals after storm Beverly Fedorko, a spokesperson for the New York Shipping Association, said longshoremen were eager to return to work and "anxious to get the port back and running and get that feeling of contributing to the well-being of the region." ECS expands in Italy ECS Group, a general sales and services agent based in Paris, has acquired three companies in Italy founded by Glauco Martinelli, including Air Transport Consultants Spa (ATC), Airfreight and Data Processing Srl (ADP), and Airline Logistics Srl (AirLog). PayCargo links with ASCI of Miami PayCargo will provide ASCI clients with payment processing services integrated directly into ASCI's accounting module to offer payment processing capabilities not currently available within ASCI's suite. Africa logistics sector ripe for investment Ti Business Development Director Mike Nordmann, a veteran of the African logistics market, said investors and logistics companies will have to adopt a more positive approach if they wish to exploit the region's opportunities.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2012
IFO prices climb sharply in Fujairah Upward movement spreads to South African ports. Strong gains seen in Rotterdam Bunker prices move up across European ports. European ECA operator sees 247% profit increase Remaining part of 2012 'will still be volatile and challenging'. Thames 'bunkers only' liftings gain on ECA advantage UK bunker locations see shift in demand pattern for low sulphur product. Sulphur non-compliance: 'Fines are not the real cost' 'The most significant cost is likely to be the vessel's detention,' says IBIA chairman. Term premiums fall in Singapore Weak demand has pushed down premiums, say industry sources. Human error cited in LPG carrier deaths Full investigation into incident underway. Bunker prices surge mid-week Buyers sidelined as prices rise for the second consecutive day. Oil major calls for fuel availability review to be brought forward Earlier review will provide 'clarity' to industry participants. Million dollar emission monitoring orders for Martek Orders come as Korean yards build more fuel efficient and less polluting ships. Bankruptcies 'need to occur' Shipping industry will 'go through consolidation and restructuring but it is here to stay and will thrive'. Americas market displays volatility on US election day New York prices remained flat as suppliers noted difficulties in transporting product from the devastation caused by Hurricane Sandy.

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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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