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BRIEFS

May 10, 2012

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WTSA proposes rates hikes of US$100-400/FEU for frozen meat from July 1 STX Pan Ocean offers Far East-Middle East service; and CK Line joins Namsung's KVT service Makings of a super hub: A tale of two cities of Shanghai and Singapore China has 26 ports that now handle 100 million tonnes of cargo a year Dachser establishes branch in Malaysia through JV Increases in US retail container traffic to rise for the rest of 2012 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics enhances Australia, Europe, Americas links Danaos adds another 13,100-TEU box ship to its fleet, sells 28-year-old vessel Qantas to increase domestic capacity in 2012/13 to maximise profit London Gatwick aim for emerging markets after Air China gain Chapman Freeborn chalks up another accolade winning 'Charter Broker Of The Year' Award

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MAY 9, 2012
'Toxic' US ship refused permission to anchor at Alang Express Transport is now Express Global Logistics ITIC says ship managers must beware increase in claims by owners MANSA holds valedictory function of its 'Foundation Course on Shipping Logistics' JNPT intimates of power supply shutdown on May 12 Demand-supply gap in coal widens to 161 mt in 2011-12 Govt cancels onion MEP till July 2 Govt revokes draconian penal powers on excise, Customs duty evasion

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MAY 9, 2012
Opening of Berlin's new airport postponed The new Berlin Brandenburg airport (BER) in Germany will be inaugurated later than originally planned. The project participants were convinced until just recently that the requisit... Roporfret plans ferry service between Portugal and Belgium The Portuguese shipping company Roporfret, a specialist for intermodal transport between Portugal und Northern Europe, is planning to operate a regular ferry service between the po... Hoyer GmbH augments advisory board The retired executive chairman of BP Europa SE, Dr Uwe Franke, has been invited to join the advisory board of the Germany service provider Hoyer. Franke spent most of his professio... MAN sees growth stagnating in difficult markets The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN generated a Q1/2012 operative result of EUR 253 million, compared to EUR 325 million in the like-for-like period in 2011. The 22 % de... US transport company Schneider renews fleet Schneider National, a leading US transport company, plans to replace one-third of its fleet by the end of 2012. The company has invested in 3,000 new vehicles, most of them manuf... Alaska Railroad Corporation: more freight business and more projects Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) reported that its 2011 freight train revenue increased by 12.7% thanks to expanded coal exports and a 3% volume increase in interline (barge-rail... Russian Railways' network ships 106.4 million t in April 2012 According to the latest figures, the Russian Railways network shipped 106.4 million t of freight in April 2012, an increase of 2.9% compared to April 2011. Shipping volumes in the ... Airfreight volumes still sinking at European airports The European airports trade body ACI Europe released its March/Q1 traffic report on 7 May. The document provided the first substantial indication of how airport traffic is performi... HKIA pledges to be the world's greenest airport Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) and 40 business partners recently pledged to make Hong Kong International airport (HKIA) the world's greenest airport - the first commitment of i... New regional sales manager Americas for Virgin Atlantic Cargo Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed Jim Barruch as regional sales manager - Americas as the carrier prepares to launch new routes and additional frequencies to destinations in the ... Michael Vorwerk resigns from CNS The International Air Transport Association (Iata) announced that Michael Vorwerk has resigned and will end his term as president of the Cargo Network Services Corporation (CNS), a... Ceva reports higher turnover and less profit in Q1/2012 The global logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics boosted its turnover in the first quarter of the current year to EUR 1.712 billion, a 2% increase compared t... Dachser now present in Malaysia Dachser, an international logistics service provider based in Germany, continued its international expansion by the establishment of a joint venture in Malaysia at the beginning of... Geodis Wilson inks contract with Bic Geodis Wilson, the global freight management company and freight forwarding arm of the French Geodis Group, has been selected by the world renowned stationery and multi-product man... AirBridgeCargo Airlines delivers food to Afghanistan Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group has transported 100 t of food supplies to International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) personnel in Afghanistan using one of AirBridgeCargo Airlines' B...

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MAY 9, 2012
Former Hawaii Superferries get Navy names ... and mods Vigor Industrial's US Fab delivers covered paper barge to... Lance Camerna back at Holland America Damen delivers firefighting vessel to Bremen "Bad day for pirates" video upsets some Delivered in 2011, National Security Cutter has holes, rust Donjon Marine refloats former Staten Island car ferry GL Noble Denton makes Marine Casualty Investigation... Dakota Creek AGOR newbuilds to have Siemens diesel electric...

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MAY 9, 2012
Port of Tacoma warns residents of emergency warning system tests Transpacific Stabilization Agreement plans to add peak season surcharge NOL Group delivers first quarter 2012 numbers Seattle Port Commission backs Washington Tourism Alliance CKYH Alliance lines to restructure Asia to US East Coast service loops

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MAY 9, 2012
Sanko Steamship adds tonnage in first quarter Ailing shipowner continues vessel sales but takes delivery of previous orders Clock is ticking for Sanko Japanese shipowner struggling with its second financial crisis When the master is cast as a criminal Seafarers' Rights International survey exposes shocking treatment of crew Sorry, shipping isn't booming in Britain RSA-sponsored study's methodology leads to overoptimistic claims Norwegian research praises Oslo's maritime prowess But Singapore still accorded top slot No ships in sight from Port of Portland But maritime reminders are close at hand NOL reports $254m first-quarter loss as box lines struggle to recover Box line pins its hopes on improved freight rates and cost-cutting Exxon Valdez denied the right to die in India Court to rule whether ship can be laid to rest in Alang Indian-Iran oil trade falls by a third April saw US diplomatic pressure take effect BLG breaks the billion euro sales barrier German logistics group's pre-tax earnings climb as turnover rises 12.4% to just over $1.3bn Germany sees new wave of KG Fund failures Former Beluga vessels among the casualties as further collapses loom Maersk Line charter of panamax boxship sets new rates benchmark Firm interest by charterers in panamax and post-panamax vessels Bocimar buys capesize resale pair for bargain price Deal marks further decline in capesize values Calling the tune Shippers say reliability matters - but are they willing to pay for it? Cosco's Ma Zehua charges that Vale is boycotting its vessels Chinese shipping giant's president says move is retaliation for nation's valemax ban Omega Navigation Chapter 11 case extended to June HSH Nordbank show-cause notice hearing likely in week of June 4 Cosco Corp (Singapore) reports 25% fall in first-quarter profit Shipbuilder targets offshore orders Antwerp secures approval for future expansion Flemish regional government reserves more than 1,000 ha for port activities Owners seek to arrest Sanko vessel Cobelfret and Liquimar claim $16m in Baltimore court Costa Cruises pays out to French victims Deal gives 235 survivors $11,700 each but leaves them still able to sue Commerzbank to run down shipping Market conditions will worsen, bank warns DNB pulls Singapore research Bank will cover selected Asian shipping and energy stocks from Oslo Odfjell hints at newbuilding orders as its revenues improve Company may be lured by 'tempting' prices for coated chemical tankers Box terminal at Atlantic end of Panama Canal given go-ahead Permits granted for construction and operation of $600m Panama Colón Container Port Algeciras growth brings hope to blighted Spanish economy Port has 'moral responsibility' to create jobs, says Morón Transpacific lines to levy peak-season surcharge Carriers say forward bookings signal stronger demand The dilemma and the cure The cost of the revolution should not prevent it from happening Shanghai volumes decline in April Growth dips suggest slowdown in China's trade Navios Partners grosses $72m from follow-on offering Funds may be used for fleet expansion, says Angeliki Frangou-led bulk carriers operator

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MAY 9, 2012
North-South gap seen wider at Europe's ports GROWTH prospects for box cargo handling in North and South Europe are diverging, according to Global Port Tracker's North Europe Trade Outlook Tweet alarms Carnival IN YET another false alarm for the cruise industry, US agents scrambled to search Carnival Magic for biological weapons this week in response to a 'tweet' NOL losses worsen to $254M SINGAPORE'S NOL said today 1Q12 losses worsened to $254M, from losses of $10M in 1Q1 Tankerska Plovidba turns to 1Q profits CROATIA'S Tankerska Plovidba said it has turned around the losses of 2011's first quarter Ferry strike suspended SNCM workers voted today to suspend a strike that had halted most of the French Med ferry company's sailings to Corsica during the past eight days Dockwise raises its stake in Fairstar to 54% DOCKWISE said today it now controls 54% of the shares in Fairstar Heavy Transport Odfjell profits turn into losses ODFJELL, the listed Norwegian chemical tanker and tank terminal group, said today it lost a net $3M in 1Q12, from profits of $11M year on year MOL remains 'watchful' on Iran crude MOL, JAPAN'S biggest shipping group, told Fairplay today it would welcome sovereign insurance guarantees from Tokyo that would enable it to continue importing Iranian oil Analysts reassess COSCO yard unit COSCO Corp (Singapore)'s lower earnings in 1Q12 suggest it faces challenging times as it persists with its offshore marine ambitions, analysts said today Wilson cuts losses WILSON, the listed Norwegian shortsea operator, said today it reduced its losses in the first three months of the year SMM's profits fall 25% SINGAPORE'S SMM today posted net profits of S$113M ($90M) in 1Q12, compared with profits of S$150M ($120M) a year earlier Germany seen missing offshore power targets PROJECT cargo flows and investments in Germany's offshore wind sector are dropping far below targets, a survey has indicated West Oz buying port land THE PREMIER of Western Australia today said his government has begun to acquire land for a major new Pilbara port More KG feeders on the rocks THE RISE in insolvencies among German one-ship KG companies is continuing, with two more '90s-built feeder/handy box ships ordered into administration Record predicted for Chinese coal imports CHINA'S coal imports could hit monthly record 25M tonnes in July, a drybulk consultancy has predicted

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MAY 9, 2012
FedEx, UPS Keep Rural Reach Through USPS Backtrack Parcel giants FedEx and UPS will still be able keep piggybacking on the U.S. Postal Service network to remote locations,... Horizon Operating Loss Narrowed in First Quarter Horizon Lines said its first quarter loss on continuing operations narrowed to $6.1 million from $9.4 million a year earlier... Livingston International Acquires M.G. Maher Livingston International has acquired New Orleans-based forwarder and customs broker M.G. Maher & Co. and the business of its affiliate... Recession Cuts Into European Port Traffic Imports at Europe's largest container ports declined 1.1 percent in the first two months of this year as economic problems... DOT Freight Index Slipped 0.8 Percent in March Freight ton-miles carried by the for-hire transportation industry fell 0.8 percent in March from February, the Transportation Department said. ... Global Details Terminal Expansion Plans Global Container Terminals issued details of a 70-acre expansion that will open in 2014 and use cargo-handling technology to squeeze... Nippon Express Net Profit Tripled in FY2011 Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said that its net profit surged a whopping 215.5 percent in fiscal... Domestic Maritime Advocates 'Sail In' to Washington In February, shippers staged a "fly-in" on Capitol Hill to "stand up for trucking." Today, a the domestic maritime industry... TranzAct's Regan Warns Shippers on Truck Rates Shippers that don't monitor trucking costs carefully could see truck pricing skyrocket by 2014, Mike Regan, president of TranzAct Technologies,... Saudi Airlines Cargo Expands West Africa Service Saudi Airlines Cargo has increased freighter frequency from its Jeddah hub to N'Djamena in Chad with the addition of a... International Air Cargo Tumbled in March Global air traffic contracted 2.2 percent in March as 14 of the world's top 20 freight airports experienced year-over-year declines,... NOL Posts $254 Million First Quarter Loss Singapore-based NOL Group reported a $254 million first quarter loss despite cost-cutting and rate increases in March, and said high... USMX's Capo 'Cautiously Optimistic' on ILA Contract United States Maritime Alliance Chairman and CEO James Capo said he is "very hopeful and even cautiously optimistic" that management... Hapag-Lloyd to Raise Rates on Major Trade Lanes Hapag-Lloyd will raise its freight rates on major trade lanes as part of a new rate restoration program. From... CKYH Alliance Restructures East Coast Services The CKYH alliance will restructure five of its current all-water services from Asia to the U.S. East Coast this month.... TSA Proposes $600 Peak Season Surcharge Shipping lines in the eastbound Pacific are counting on a strong peak season this summer and fall to support a... Pacer, CSX Extend Partnership Past 2014 Pacer International and CSX Transportation have extended their partnership through a new multiyear agreement, giving the intermodal middleman more opportunity...

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MAY 9, 2012
WTSA suggests rate increases for reefer cargo The Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) has proposed a set of non-binding guideline increases for freight rates covering frozen and chilled beef, ... NOL Q1 loss prompts 'organisation streamlining' A USD254 million net loss in the first three months of the year will mean a global staff downsizing at Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines [NOL] in an endeavour to ... CKYH expands transpac offerings as 'strong summer' for volumes forecast The CKYH Alliance has announced a restructuring and expansion of its Asia-US East Coast services - just as the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (TSA) ... TPT moves onto 'stage two' improvement process at Durban Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), which operates the majority of container-handling facilities in South Africa and has a productivity improvement programme in place ... SNCB Logistics still in the red The EU's love affair with rail privatisation suffered another knock yesterday when Belgium's state-owned SNCB Logistics reported a EUR185 (USD240) million loss ... OOCL and Team Lines join forces in SBX2 Hamburg-based Team Lines has become a vessel providing partner in OOCL's SBX2 service between northern Europe and the Baltic Sea. Since the end of April it provides ... Textainer confident about the future Textainer, the world's largest container lessor, expects the demand for containers to remain robust and fully expects to meet this demand by adding to its equipment ... A sensible alliance Like the nefarious bankers before them, container shipping lines have been tarred with a 'reckless' brush for their gung-ho ordering of cellular capacity, way beyond ... Developing world comes to rescue of ocean carriers The latest information from Container Trades Statistics confirms that the developing world will probably save ocean carriers this year. As shown in the table, containerised ...

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MAY 9, 2012
Eagle springs split Sophocles Zoullas in the driver's seat as bulker owner attempts to resuscitate share price on the heels of quarterly deficit. Solstad strikes Oslo-listed owner prepares to pounce on offshore unit after boosting bottom line in the first quarter. Pierce poaches Partridge duo Boston, Massachusetts-based law firm expands admiralty line-up with recruits from Partridge Snow & Hahn. Newbuilds on the barbie Safe Bulkers predicts painful price drop at leading shipyards as it mulls fresh investments in fuel-efficient tonnage. Tankerska bounces back Croatian tanker player returns to profit in first quarter after shedding loss-making aframaxes. Tanker attack foiled Crew of aptly-named Savvy seal accommodation block and engine room as pirates fail to gain control of vessel. Deiulemar boss dies in raid Eighty-eight-year-old owner Michele Iuliano killed by heart attack as fraud squad hits his house. UDSC cuts deficit State-run Ukrainian cargoship and ferry operator has chopped Q1 losses despite revenue dip. Deeper red for NOL Singapore-listed container line burns cash for the fifth successive quarter as higher fuel prices and lower rates bite.

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MAY 9, 2012
Retailers push for Lacey Act revisions ALAN adds targeted mapping tool Ryder expands food packaging ability Capo doesn't think ILWU will join ILA fight NEWSFLASH: Global details Bayonne terminal expansion FIATA concerned over EU air freight security APL loses $246 million in 1Q CKYH to add all-water loop next week Livingston International acquires M.G. Maher TSA to seek peak season fee in June

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MAY 9, 2012
Nustar Energy surges up FORTUNE 500 list Company attributed rise in revenue to increased volume and prices for bunker fuel. Bunker levy could accelerate adoption of Coriolis technology Authorities collecting the levy would need to have accurate data about bunker volumes, says instrumentation company. Prices weaken in European hubs Prices for 380 cSt grade in Rotterdam have been falling for five consecutive trading days. IBIA Board appoints Vice Chairman Simon Neo will automatically become Chairman in 2013. Prices soften in Fujairah Good demand and active market in Suez. Ship owners 'want fuel saving technology but lack the funds' 'There is no money for the initial costs,' says CEO of Germanischer Lloyd. 'Completely dead' bulker facing arrest Reports say vessel's engine failure is linked to bunkers delivered in South America. NOL losses widen to $254 million on high fuel costs Posts losses even as it achieves $100 million of cost savings through reduced fuel consumption and improved operational costs. Asian bunker prices still falling Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Settlement reached in San Francisco Bay bunker spill case Owner and ship manager of the tanker Dubai Star to pay total of $1.96 million in settlement fees. Odfjell sees 'better earnings' despite high bunker costs Expects declining bunker costs in Q2 to 'offset some of the challenges we are faced with'. Ships slow steaming despite risks from pirates Fuel savings could be used to pay for guard protection services. Environmental targets for ships should be 'practical' Implementation of EEDI on existing ships 'impractical', says BIMCO's secretary general. 'No capex' model for green tech solutions Framework gives shipowners the opportunity to install green tech solutions, says Carbon War Room spokesman.

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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

	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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