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BRIEFS

February 13, 2012

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Asia-USWC rate up 0.3pc to US$1,824/FEU, Asia-Med off 2pc to $758/TEU CMA CGM ups Africa rates while MSC increases Adriatic-Red Sea rate in March US January boxed imports rise 13.4pc from December, up 5.8pc year on year Hamburg levies 15pc ice-tug surcharge as arctic weather grips Europe Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe rail service to extend to Antwerp in 2012 North Carolina container volume up 11.2pc to 287,467 TEU in 2011 Western Med port volume growth slows as eurozone crisis dampens demand Savannah River's dredging project receives US$2.5 million funding Consultant: Port of Authority of New York and New Jersey 'dysfunctional' Aramex profit up 4pc to US$57.5 million, revenue rises 16pc in 2011 Four-day French air strike over, but pilots warn of more strikes to come EVA Air and China Airlines announce nine month profit decline 2011 Lufthansa Cargo volumes decline 11.4pc in January to 122,000 tons From South America and Africa with rosy Valentine love by Lufthansa Korean Air sees freight losses ahead, but continues to expand capacity Yangzhou Taizhou airport, previously Suzhong Airport, opens in April

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Baltic index reverses trend to go north CSL delivers 3rd PSV in current fiscal Japan shipmakers join hands to brave Korean, Chinese rivals Maersk launches corporate film highlighting activities/accolades MOL testing technology to eliminate particulate emissions AMTOI, Port of Antwerp ink MoU to facilitate enhanced logistics cooperation Cochin Port likely to commission tea trade centre at Willingdon Island JNPT Chairman conferred 'Leadership & Excellence' award ICD-Sanand clears & delivers first-ever reefer import box January truck rentals up 2.5-3 pc on trunk routes Prioritise dedicated freight corridor project: PM ' plunges to lowest in 9 weeks Forex reserves drop to $295 bn Gold import bill may zoom to $ 100 bn by 2015-16: Assocham India Inc seeks reduced corporate tax rates India's sovereign rating at risk, warns S&P AEL sees improved net sales in Q3, nine months IMF deflates global growth forecast, warns of recession Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations-Part-2 Holleman overcomes challenges in big tank movement Seven Seas Shipping moves heavy lifts across from Spain to Jordan

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Southwest Airlines to open Atlanta cargo terminal The US carrier, Southwest Airlines, will open a 2,600 sqm cargo facility at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 12 February. The launch of this facility coincides w... Swiss WorldCargo to serve Beijing Commencing tomorrow (11 February), Swiss WorldCargo is launching a new daily non-stop flight between Zurich and Beijing. Beijing is the third destination in China served by S... Danish road hauliers ready to conquer Europe with modular road trains The Danish trial with modular road trains is a big success. The fact was revealed in a recently published report from the Danish Road Directorate. It shows that modular road trains... Portland connected with Mediterranean through new ships and weekly service The US port of Portland (OR) and its terminal operator ICTSI Oregon Inc recently welcomed a newly expanded containership service offered by the German carriers Hapag-Lloyd an... BNSF announces USD 3.9 billion capital commitment programme BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, announced a planned 2012 capital commitment programme of approximately USD 3.9 billion... Freightliner named as the UK's best performing rail operator Freightliner has been officially announced as the most reliable rail freight operator in the UK. The "Golden Whistles" award is presented to the most reliable and punctua... New efforts to improve road safety in Ireland The Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has signed the European Road Safety Charter to promote safe driving. The association hopes that the charter will help commercial ve... Deutsche Post DHL's new board member starting in May Angela Titzrath will become group board member for personnel and labor at Deutsche Post DHL on 1 May. Titzrath has held a number of executive positions in the Daimler Group over th... Brit Insurance strengthens logistics profile Brit Insurance has appointed industry specialist Bob Clarkson to be its senior marine hull underwriter. He will work closely with Simon Stonehouse, Anthony Forsyth and John Higham.... Hactl celebrates B747-8F with customer IAG Cargo Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) - the leading air cargo terminal operator at the world's No. 1 cargo airport - has joined customer IAG Cargo, through its brand Britis... Pusan port to build huge logistics centre The port of Pusan (South Korea) is building a gigantic, 20 million sqm distribution park. The ambitious project within the grounds of Pusan New Port is slated to go into full servi... Group7's CO2 calculator certified by TÜV Süd Group7, a German logistics company based in Schwaig, near Munich, has developed a CO2 calculator that delivers reliable emission values, according to the technical service corporat... Hellmann UK announces partnership with Itella Logistics Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has announced a new partnership with Itella Logistics in Scandinavia. Commencing immediately, the new partnership will see round-trip trailers runni... Kerry Logistics starts third phase expansion at Kerry Siam Seaport in Thailand Kerry Logistics has begun the third expansion phase of its facility at Kerry Siam Seaport (KSSP) in Laem Chabang (Thailand). Completion is slated for Q4/2012. Growing demand at KSS...

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Kvichak Marine awarded ferry contract STX Marine adds two new members to Ottawa team Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo start next phase of HERCULES program American Salvage Association members to bid for removal of Costa Concordia Forland orders new Havila 857 design subsea vessel Danish Yachts building carbon fiber SWATH for wind farm service role Name change for Cape Town shipyard

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
NW marine terminal group elects slate of officers for 2012 Jensen nets design contract for new San Francisco fireboat Sea-Tac Airport starting traveler rewards program APL plans to shut down US container chassis fleet US rail freight traffic posts gains during week

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Insurers question whether Asian players can plug sanctions gap Shipowners that continue to trade with Iran will struggle to secure cover Kevin O'Hara returns to AMA Capital Partners Advisory and finance boutique hopes to capitalise on banking relationships as it scouts distressed business Suezmax standoff in West Africa ends in victory for charterers March deals to match level set by ExxonMobil Six HCI Capital single-ship companies go broke Product and chemical tankers managed by Hellespont are subject of insolvency filing at Bremen district court Capesize rates set to rebound in late February But profitable rates remain elusive, say brokers Attempted piracy attacks climb 170% in January Reports of increased Somali mothership activity suggest level of crime will be maintained over coming months Ocean Rig to build five drillships for Petrobras Brazil energy giant agrees 15-year charters The big fight: Vale vs China Asia's dragon economy is squaring up to the Brazilian mining giant in a battle that is set to run and run Long jail terms in Junior cocaine smuggling case Greek owner already sentenced to life, but ratings acquitted Don't be cheap: save Maritime Chirp Safety programme's £200,000 annual budget falls victim to government cuts Expect the unexpected It is at times like this that fortunes can be lost, or made by those with sufficient savvy and deep enough pockets Global Ports eyes growth in Russia's container sector London listing raises $530m and secures access to capital markets for box terminal operator FTA launches free service to advise on rail and water freight Mode Shift Centre to link with and expand the continuing work of Freight by Water Antwerp port publishes first sustainability report Sustainability report is the end result of a year's work by several groups to reconcile 'the three Ps'. Warming waters cool the tanker market Global warming means ice-classed vessels will become less useful OSG suspends dividends as top hedge fund piles in Sources claim many of the company's ships are about to switch class Hercules project aims to cut ship fuel consumption and emissions Europe's longest-running engine efficiency project starts third phase Chinese foreign trade falls for first time in two years But crude oil imports reach record level in same month South Sudan's oil to stay off the market for 2012 Further oil supply concerns set to keep bunker fuel costs high Washington freezes assets of Tidewater Middle East Company is a major player in Iranian box and bulk businesses US sanctions against Iran could set their sights on IG reinsurance Insurers could become the next target as Washington puts the squeeze on Tehran Duisport posts 10% increase in box throughput Port handled 2.3m teu last year Namura Shipbuilding offers brighter profits outlook Japanese yard cuts costs amid falling sales Dire straits Few will miss the cross-Channel rate wars Sevan and Teekay FPSO deal faces new delays Finance needed for Sevan Voyageur upgrade APL to outsource US box trailer fleet Carriers pool equipment to cut costs DP World turns to bankers for help with $1.5bn credit repayment Debt paydown talks come in wake of $2.4bn project finance deal to fund ports giant's London Gateway box terminal

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
FSL wants tankers back SINGAPORE'S FSL Trust told embattled Berlian Laju Tanker today it wants three leased vessels back IEA cuts forecast again THE IEA today further pared its outlook for global oil demand growth in 2012, to just 0.9% Huge eastern Europe sugar duty rise agreed RUSSIA, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Ukraine have decided on a huge rise in the minimum duty on imported sugar Rhine links ice up LINKS between the River Rhine and Germany's canal network are reportedly being shut today, halting cargoes being transported between industrial sites in the west to Hamburg, Berlin and other cities APL joins phase-out of US chassis APL SAID today it will begin phasing out its US fleet of truck chassis used to haul containers Bulker handed back AS PRESSURE in the charter market rises, Simeon Palios-led Diana Shipping today announced the early redelivery of one of its Panamaxes Pirates seize bulker LIBERIAN-flagged Free Goddess has been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea Richards Bay coal shipments fall RICHARDS Bay in January exported about half the coal it shipped in December 2011, as high coal stockpiles in China discouraged shipments STX Pan Ocean increases credit line STX PAN Ocean said today two of its substantial shareholders, STX Offshore & Shipbuilding and STX Corporation, would pledge more than 36 Back to the brainstorm SHIPPING is brainstorming for new sources of finance to replace bank funding, Norton Rose's latest transport survey revealed today Car carrier sector seen braced for double-dip A LOW orderbook-to-fleet ratio for ro-ros means that car carriers would hold up in a double-dip recession, a report has determined LNG charter rates hit peak SPOT RATES for LNG carriers continuing to climb today, with the cold snap in Europe and East Asia raising LNG demand amid tight vessel supply Chemical rates keep firm CHEMICAL demand has softened since the Lunar New Year, but brokers told Fairplay today high bunker prices have prevented a big drop in rates Pricier bunkers spur March VLCC bookings CHARTERERS of VLCCs with early March stems have started booking tonnage, as a $10 increase in Fujairah bunker prices is sparking anxiety Humpuss unit bankrupt SINGAPORE'S High Court has declared bankrupt the Singapore subsidiary of Indonesia's PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi Tbk

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
ILA Hits NY-NJ Terminals With Mass Grievances An International Longshoremen's Association local headed by one of ILA President Harold Daggett's sons has bombarded four New Jersey container... Q&A: Intermodal's Growth, Challenges and Environmental Impact JOC Editor Mark Szakonyi reports from Jacksonville, Fla., on discussions during the International Business Conference at the University of North... Freeze Forces Germany to Close Key Shipping Artery Germany will shut a canal linking the river Rhine to Hamburg, Europe's second largest container port, late Friday night as... FDA Blocks More Orange Juice Shipments Federal regulators found an illegal fungicide in three additional shipments of imported orange juice, bringing the total number ofshipments stopped... Trucking, Rail Groups Call 'Truce' Over Big Trucks The trucking and rail lobbies are calling a truce in their battle over truck size and weight limits, hoping a... Kintetsu World Express Profit Jumps 16.5 Percent Kintetsu World Express, Japan's second-largest international forwarder, posted consolidated net profit of $97.5 million for the first nine months of... Hong Kong Holds Off Memphis as Top Cargo Airport Hong Kong International retained its title as the world's largest air cargo gateway in 2011, despite a decline in volume... Freight Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Feb. 6-10 Middle East carrier Emirates Shipping Line will apply a two-phase general rate increase for cargo moving on its Far... US Trade Deficit Hits Six-Month High The U.S. trade deficit hit a six-month high in December, as growth in consumer demand and business investment caused imports... APL to Stop Providing Chassis at Ports APL will begin phasing out its U.S. fleet of container chassis during the first half of 2012. The... ProLogis Sells 13 Industrial Properties in UK ProLogis says its sale of 13 industrial properties in the UK totaling 3.5 million square feet will allow the logistics... Mexico's Bull Rush When Honda, Nissan and Mazda announced last year they would build large new automobile plants in central Mexico to supply... All Clear "We are all clear, not by a huge margin, but that is what the analysis tells me." That essentially was... Secure Freight Companies often seek out reports on some markets or operations to learn things they don't already know. A new report... Weighing Liability Limits Q: While researching via the Web, I ran across a question you answered a while ago on liability limits in... Etihad Cargo Revenue Soars 25.7 percent Etihad Crystal Cargo is reaping the benefits of added capacity in a growing Middle East air freight market. ... Euroseas Sees Weaker Container Ship Bookings Euroseas, the container and dry bulk ship owner, swung to a $1.1 million fourth quarter net profit from a $929,000...

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
'People and professionalism' are at our core These are two of the main messages to come out of AP Moller Maersk's new USD2.1 million corporate movie, which was shown to an invited audience in London earlier ... DB Schenker to improve UK/Poland rail service DB Schenker intends to provide a second weekly service between Barking in the UK and Wroclaw in Poland in September. The current service departs from Wroclaw at ... Greek strike threatens bail-out deal A 48-hour strike called from today by Greek trade unions in protest at proposed new austerity measures - including a 20% cut in the minimum wage - could influence ... TSA launches second GRI as rates stabilise on back of volume increase Members of the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) are launching a second rate increase of USD300 per 40ft container from March 15 - just as spot ... APM T's Monrovia upgrade programme is ahead of schedule APM Terminals (APM T) has announced that its rebuilding and expansion programme for the port of Monrovia, Liberia, is well ahead of the scheduled completion date ... Auckland labour dispute deteriorates After last week's vote by 300 dockers at Ports of Auckland [PoA] for a week-long strike commencing February 24, PoA chiefs have vowed to keep the container ... Unifeeder recommends Ust Luga as substitute for St Petersburg The strong Siberian winter has now arrived in St. Petersburg inflicting extreme weather conditions. According to weather forecasts, ice density from St. Petersburg ... China's imports tank Chinese exports fell by 0.5% last month, compared to January 2011, but imports into the 1.3 billion populated nation declined by a much-bigger-than-expected 15.3%, ... Savannah harbour expansion plan receives cash boost The Georgia Ports' Authority (GPA) Savannah Harbour Expansion Project (SHEP) has received a boost after being given an additional USD2.5 million in construction ... South Africa's Zuma addresses infrastructure capacity and pricing Ocean carriers, shippers/consignees and the general public are all set to benefit from South African president Jacob Zuma's recent 'state of the nation'. Speaking ...

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Lundh's chemical coup Swedish shipbroker races to cash in on management of small Turkish chemical tankers built on spec during the market boom. RLOG on the up Great Lakes bulker specialist predicts another profitable year as expanded fleet lifts bottom line. Full circle for finance man Investment banker Kevin O'Hara has rejoined New York boutique firm AMA Capital Partners after seven years. Iran facing shipping squeeze Trade dwindling as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd among those pulling out due to US and EU sanctions. Strike three for Saverys Shipowner Marc Saverys continues to sell off stock in shipbroker Clarksons. DSX plays down Daelim drama Cargill steps in as South Korean charterer coughs up cash to cover early return of bulker to US-listed owner. Tough end for ASL Marine Singapore-listed offshore company sees revenue and earnings sliced by a quarter in the final period of 2011. Dividend chop just the start Axing of shareholder payouts at OSG may need to be accompanied by asset sales, analyst says. Peel plots post-panamax port Port of Liverpool owner ready to spend £250m on new containership facility at Seaforth. Seabird swoops on contract Oslo-listed seismic outfit eases financial troubles with award of $13m deal. GE earnings cut Weaker bulker markets in third quarter sees Indian owner's profit chopped, but tankers improve. BLT has some backing Creditors are being supportive of Indonesian owner's restructuring efforts, says Kevin Wong. George scores with Petrobras Greek magnate George Economou expands his offshore empire after winning a slice of enlarged project with Brazilian powerhouse. Blast from the past Former Teekay man Paul Wogan returns to where it all began after taking up a senior role with IPO hopeful GasLog Wallem on banks' speed dial Shipmanager one of the few not in a meeting when the banks come calling.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
TSA lines seek 'meaningful recovery' in spring rates APL phases out U.S. chassis fleet Grimaldi adds ship, splits Central Express Hamburg Süd, CCNI launch PACE Lines slow Europe-West Africa loop, add Amsterdam Asia-Europe volume rose 3% in 2011 Importer pays $1 million for mislabeling fish OHL pays $1 million for air cargo security violations APL-MOL increase capacity on Balboa feeder 1 million container trackers installed by 2016

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Bunker prices mostly firm as week ends Trading was busy on the US Gulf, according to players. Greek operator to take delivery of 'environmentally friendly' VLCC Measures to reduce fuel consumption include propeller efficiency technology and a copolymer-based coating never before used on a VLCC. EPA allows for coal ash discharge permit application One of the options set to be studied this summer is converting the SS Badger to LNG instead of coal. India seeks 'declared goods' status for bunker fuel 'Declared goods' status will ensure uniform tax rate across Indian provinces. Price movements mixed across Europe Hamburg deliveries still being disrupted by ice. Prices mixed in Fujairah and South Africa Cape Town IFO deliveries available for supply up to and including February 24 Technology essential in helping fleet meet ECA requirements Government is investing in technology as switching to low sulphur fuel 'will be very costly,' Sustainable Shipping and Bunkerworld learns. Work begins on BFC bunker barge Vessel will be last in a series of four. Engine builders aim for 'near-zero emissions' Wartsila and MAN Diesel & Turbo enter phase three of HERCULES project. High bunker prices stifling growth Indian shipping company drops plans to expand fleet. Premiums slipping for fuel oil cargoes Indian refineries sell 380 cSt product for March loading at weaker prices. Singapore prices soften but other markets firm Supplies of bunker fuels largely fine at major Asian ports on Friday. Chemoil non-executive directors resign Representatives of Itochu Corporation, formerly the second largest shareholder in Chemoil, have resigned. LNG could become 'dominant' fuel source for ships LNG 'one of the most promising new technologies for shipping,' says GL's head of environmental research. TSA carriers seek 'meaningful' rate recovery Plans a second rate adjustment ahead of the annual contract talks in bid to restore revenues. LNG has future in bunkering, says survey 97.5% of LNG professionals surveyed says LNG will 'come to fruition' as fuel for ships. Filipino shipowners 'support' of IMO's enivronmental goals Climate change 'concerns not only the shipping industry,' says FSA chairman. Chemoil selects tax processing softwares FuelQuest softwares to help drive operational consistency and provides a better quality of service, says Chemoil. Americas bunker market surges Trend in line with Europe and the Middle East.

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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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