BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 15, 2012

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MSC ups rate US$500/TEU on Asia-Europe/Mediterranean trade from July 1 Maersk CFO quits as 400 laid-off worldwide after quarterly losses Five lines revise and increase capacity on Asia-Mexico-WCSA services Correction: Statistical mix-up results in error in HK throughput report Box Ships to buy two OOCL 5,344-TEU ships for US$31.1 million each Fujian ports' April box volume up 12.3pc - total cargo, 35 million tonnes Test Run of Wuhan-Yichang High-speed Railway starts off LA-Long Beach terminal operators increase PierPass truck fees August 1 Toll Group cleared of charges of illegal, unfair US staff dismissals 'Container flying' angers Nigerian officials as boxes skip port and taxes Carriers say terminal productivity declines as ships increase in size Canadian National urges feds to stay clear of shipper rate talks China to EU: 'If you seize our planes for carbon tax, we may seize yours' Cathay Pacific-Dragonair air freight volumes decline 10.6pc in May El Al to pay US$15 million in US class action suit in price-fixing case Qantas chief executive Alan Joyce to chair IATA board of governors Australian safety board: There are more air accidents than widely believed Renewed Eurozone crisis resumes threat to global air cargo recovery FedEx extends air cargo cut-off times from Taiwan to Europe and Africa

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JUNE 14, 2012
NMT India committed to offer excellent services, says Frits Dix Urmila Project Services successfully handles 1,000-tonne DHDS reactor with Goldhofer self-propelled axles US CBP announces simplified entry pilot to enhance cargo security Cochin Port issues fresh cargo clearance norms to counter dubious forwarders GMB's Gogha-Dahej RoRo ferry service project a first in South Asia JN Port felicitates top performers at 23rd anniversary celebrations Pipavav Shipyard joins hands with French co. for tech transfer RINA updates GREEN PLUS notation to cover transhipment terminals Contingency plan in place if Greece quits EU: RBI India Inc raises pitch for rate cut following poor industrial output Intend to submit GST Bill report in monsoon session: Sinha Ministry of Food Processing invites EoIs for setting up 20 cold chain projects MACCIA organises advanced certificate course on Customs

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JUNE 14, 2012
Germany: fewer goods hauled by train The German statistical office Destatis reported that a total of 89.7 million t of goods were hauled as railfreight in Q1/2012. This equates to 2.7% less than in the like-for-like q... Greenmodal Transport providing door-to-door services France's first tri-modal operator, Greenmodal Transport, has been set up to provide a door-to-door service by barge or rail with the "last kilometre" by truck. The object... European losses deepening says Iata's revised industry outlook for 2012 The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has released its revised industry outlook for 2012. Global industry profits are expected to be USD 3 billion, unchanged from the ... Heavy load took off with a Volga-Dnepr Ilyushin Germany's Leipzig/Halle airport has once again managed to handle a heavy-duty loading operation. A 23.5 t road construction vehicle, measuring 8.95 m x 2.95 m 2.60 m, was loaded on... Brussels Airport starts project for tracking air freight in real time Brussels airport is starting a 15 month project on GPRS in air freight. The project will be headed by the Flemish Institute for Logistics (Vlaams Instituut voor Logistiek - VIL ). ... 30 candles for IDS general cargo alliance Germany's first general cargo alliance is about to celebrate its 30th anniversary. In summer 1982 eleven medium-sized forwarders in Hamburg established the alliance "Interesse... AAE special railcars carry 4 m high trailers through Channel tunnel The railfreight operator Europorte Channel and the global logistics service provider Ewals Intermodal carried out tests for transporting mega trailers with a 4 m corner height thro... Sea France ferries sold to Eurotunnel A commercial court in Paris has selected Eurotunnel's bid to acquire the three ferries (the "Berlioz, Rodin" and "Nord Pas de Calais") that were owned by SNCF's collapsed cross-Cha... Bigger management team for cargo at Brussels airport The new and bigger management team at Brussels airport is getting established. After the promotion of Steven Polmans to head of cargo, three new positions have been filled at Bruca... Markku Mylly appointed executive director of the EMSA On 8 June 2012, Markku Mylly, CEO of the Finnish port association and former director general of the Finnish maritime administration, was appointed the new executive director of th... Hermes opens 500 parcel shops in Great Britain Hermes, a global CEP and logistics company headquartered in Germany, officially inaugurated 500 parcel shops in 25 large cities in Great Britain in mid June. According to statement... Record sales for Hüttemann in 2011 The Duisburg (Germany)-based transport and logistics group Huettemann ended the last financial year with a new record turnover. The service provider's consolidated sales totalled E... BDP expands capabilities in UK with project logistics BDP International, a leading USA-based global logistics and transportation management firm, now offers customized logistics solutions that support construction, mining, power gener...

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JUNE 14, 2012
Huntington Ingalls names Peter Diakun VP of energy programs UANI asks Germanischer Lloyd to stop classing Iranian ships Voith Turbo gets new President and CEO Panama Canal Authority orders GE Marine engines for 14 tug... BAE San Diego Ship Repair gets $17.1 million mod to DDG 83... Weeks Marine awarded $9.6 million USACE contract STX OSV books order for advanced OSCV Western Geco orders arctic-capable seismic ships at FSG

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JUNE 14, 2012
SASCO to begin operations from Port of Everett to Russia BTS freight transport index increases .2 percent in April Public invited to celebrate Leif Erikson statue anniversary Oregon governor taps Carter as Portland Port Commission president Port of Los Angeles reports cargo volume numbers for May

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JUNE 14, 2012
What the eurozone crisis means for bulk and tanker trades The Asian dawn is undermined by the onset of twilight in Europe Opec pledges to keep oil output unchanged Cartel's decision not to cut back is a good result for tankers Sun sets on Japan's LNG boom Willingness to pay a high price for energy security will not last forever Counting the KG casualties Deutsche FondsResearch reveals the true cost of KG insolvencies Britain used as dumping ground for LNG cargoes Problem highlights trade's inflexibility and why that must change Evergreen's 13,800 teu charter deal in the balance South Korea buyer struggles to raise finance Biting the bullet Scrap now for a faster recovery Growing number of offshore projects keep FPSOs afloat Bright outlook for floating oil production vessels despite questions over oil demand Don't write off the 'dead sea' just yet Tax breaks drive new exploration contracts CMA CGM preferred bidder for French state military logistics contract Eventual deal could see order for five new ro-ros Rates spike for Mediterranean aframax market Fixtures reported at W125 as daily earnings top $30,000 Naphtha market for long range two tankers hits eight-month high Long-haul chartering activity trims position lists to boost rates and earnings Japan urges levy exemption for ships that beat green benchmark Tokyo revises submission to IMO debate on cutting emissions King coal boosts its share of the energy market Last year's fastest-growing fossil fuel is keeping dry bulk carriers busy FSG lands two-vessel offshore order Deal brings German shipbuilder into new niche Courage Marine sells panamax bulker for scrap Hong Kong-based owner gets $4.3m for vintage vessel Singapore box volume up 8.6% in May Southeast Asian giant posts stronger growth than Shanghai STX OSV set for $235m offshore order Shipyard wins its biggest single order since listing in Singapore CSAV secures $90m loan from DVB Finance will cover final payments for widebeam tonnage InterBulk reports revenue dip Scotland-based intermodal firm expects strong dry bulk recovery RMT threatens strike ballot at Northern Isles Ferries Union accuses Serco of detrimental changes to pension scheme China State Shipbuilding announces bond sale State-owned shipbuilder will repay debts and replenish working capital Make room for value China must tackle shipyard capacity as it pursues high-value orders Dover Harbour Board floats 'enhanced' privatisation plan Move faces stiff opposition from local people and rival ferry operators K Line and Noble form capesize pool Each company will contribute five to seven bulkers Vree named APM Terminals' Europe boss Poulsen has moved on to head group safety interests

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JUNE 14, 2012
Wind farm pioneer BARD faces break-up GERMAN offshore wind farm developer and shipowner BARD Engineering is expected to be broken up - and sold in bits and pieces by lenders ICS to push green button at Rio summit SHIPPING'S green credentials are to be emphasised by the ICS at the UN 'Rio+20' summit on sustainable development BIMCO: brace for bulker delivery surge BIMCO has lifted its 2012 delivery estimates for drybulk carriers to 101M dwt, from 90M dwt early this year CMA CGM graded down STANDARD & Poor's today expressed concern about the ability of box liner CMA CGM to deal promptly with liquidity problems - and knocked down the group's credit rating Suezmax tanker earnings double VLCC takings SUEZMAX earnings were double that of VLCC's in the first five months of 2012 because of a tonnage shortage in key places, according to BIMCO Lanka approves Trincomalee port scheme A $4Bn PLAN to build a deepwater jetty at Trincomalee's port and set up heavy industries in three phases has been approved in Sri Lanka Shanghai told: stop talking, start doing TOO MUCH R&D can be wasteful, the Asia Shipping Development Summit in Shanghai was warned today Yangzijiang might sell FreeSeas ships YANGZIJIANG executive chairman Ren Yuanlin told Fairplay today that his yard might sell two 33,800dwt bulkers ordered in 2010 by FreeSeas, after it defaulted on instalments totaling almost $7.4M in February and April Capesizes crash below Handysize equivalent SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers have extended their losing streak on higher-than =-anticipated deliveries of newbuildings, according to sector analysts Courage shrinks fleet again SINGAPORE-listed Taiwanese bulker owner Courage Marine has shrunk its fleet further with the disposal of Panamax bulker Courage

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JUNE 14, 2012
US Intermodal Volume Up 15.2 Percent From Prior Week Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 9 rose 3.8 percent year-over-year and jumped 15.2 percent... Long Beach Container Volumes Down in May Container volumes at the Port of Long Beach declined 7.23 percent in May compared to May 2011, with imports dropping... OOCL Shuffles Management Responsibilities OOCL announced three changes in its management team on Thursday. Michael Kwok is being promoted to chief operating officer,... Container Volumes Rise at Port of Los Angeles Container volumes at the Port of Los Angeles inched up in May along seasonal trends. Imports increased 2.7 percent compared... Arkansas Best Buys Panther Expedited for $180 Million Arkansas Best, parent of less-than-truckload operator ABF Freight System, is acquiring non-asset carrier Panther Expedited Services for $180 million. ... Congress Wants DHS to Consider All-Cargo Air Carrier Screening The investigative arm of Congress wants the Department of Homeland of Security to determine the costs and benefits of requiring... US Steel Exports Rose 13.6 Percent in April U.S. steel exports in April rose 13.6 percent year-over-year but posted their third consecutive month-to-month decline, government statistics show. ... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slide for Sixth Week Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade slipped slightly this week for the sixth week in a row, reflecting the... Congress Running Out of Time to Pass Transport Bill (Video) With only several weeks left for Congress to hash out a surface transportation bill, Senate Democrats urged House Republicans to... Idle Container Fleet Drops 47 Percent The idle container fleet has dropped by 47 percent in the last three months as freight rates continue to increase,... Bulgaria Seeks Buyer for State Rail Freight Operator Bulgaria has issued a tender for the sale of the state-owned railway company BDZ's cargo operation. BDZ hopes to... India's Trade Deficit Narrows India's trade deficit narrowed 12 percent in May, the second month of fiscal 2012-13, but both exports and imports fell... S&P Downgrades CMA CGM Credit Ratings Standard & Poor's Ratings Services on Thursday lowered its long-term corporate credit rating on CMA CGM's debt to "CCC plus"... Kuehne+Nagel Launches Singapore Aerospace Logistics Hub Kuehne+Nagel has launched a new customized spare parts logistics hub "solution" for the aerospace industry in Singapore. The new... APM Terminals Names New Europe Head APM Terminals has named Ben Vree executive chairman of its European operations, which account for 36 percent of the A.P.... Shippers Shift Modes Seeking Savings, Capacity Rising transportation costs and tight truckload capacity are creating more opportunities for intermodal rail in 2012, logistics executives said Wednesday....

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JUNE 14, 2012
PierPass fee forced up by labour cost rise The Pierpass Traffic Mitigation Fee (TMF) fee will increase by 2.5% from August in the ports of Long Beach (LB) and Los Angeles (LA) due to an increase in labour ... Zim adds Duress to ADX service Zim Line has added the Albanian port of Duress to its weekly Adriatic Express Service (ADX) between Israel and the Adriatic. The service deploys two vessels averaging ... Chinese exports up, but not to the EU China has been forced to find new markets for its exports in the light of the financial crisis blighting Europe - its biggest trading partner. Indeed, data released ... Damco scoops double-gong Global third-party logistics provider, Damco, recently took home two awards from the UK, ASDA-owned fresh produce importer, International Produce Ltd [IPL]: Service ... TOC: Marks and Spencer demands innovation Jason Keegan, head of logistics at UK-based general retailer Marks and Spencer (M&S), wants more from his shipping lines. Addressing the TOC Container Supply ... Cargotec sets up SmartPort Cargotec, the manufacturer of cargo-handling equipment and provider of software solutions for operating container terminals, has teamed up with a number of leading ... Tumbling US retail sales pose clear and present danger to rates Ocean carriers' Peak Season Surcharges [PSS] on the transpacific tradelane could come under pressure sooner rather than later as fresh data on US retail ...

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JUNE 14, 2012
Hasbun in it to win it Expansion on the horizon for CSAV as fuel efficient containership fleet is the key to competing with rivals, CEO says. TBS in Bogota brawl US bulker operator accuses Colombian counterparty of attempting to evade arbitration involving cargo claim. IPO spin clock in the spotlight Industry split on whether Oslo investors will welcome Geden spinoff with open arms given turmoil in the tanker market. STX OSV adds to tally Singapore-listed yard collects Troms PSV order with hope more are on the way. Farstad targets two Norwegian offshore owner lines up PSV brace after landing long-term charters with Statoil. Rieber becomes the target Arrow Seismic launches EUR 9m claim against rival owner over payment for Spanish survey vessel resale. Arctech bags $100m loan Finnish shipyard now has funds in place to build paid of icebreakers for Russia's Sovcomflot. Farstad sale half flops Oslo-listed owner sees deal to offload two ageing anchor handlers hit a snag with Lady Cynthia staying put. Norwegian pair pens CSV Solstad and HitecVision join forces in $220m construction vessel order at Singapore-listed yard. Ferry towed by sister Philippines passenger vessel needed help after breaking down off Cebu with 400 people on board. Dal Bello behind Oslo IPO Connecticut financier and other local leaders emerge as architects of Geden tanker spinoff Universal Maritime.

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JUNE 14, 2012
Port of Oakland seeking to end impasse with employees Maersk, Hamburg Sud boost Asia-WCSA connections Maersk, Hamburg Sud, and four other container lines to expand capacity on Asia-WCSA trade by adding vessels, rotating in larger ships, with the rotations of three different services affected by the moves U.S. logistics costs grew 6.6 percent in 2011 Arkansas Best buying Panther Expedited for $180 million Parent of ABF Freight System purchases expedited logistics specialist Panther in a deal that's dubbed "an excellent strategic fit," with Panther to remain a wholly-owned subsidiary and sister company to ABF Maersk slows FEW1, raises FEW3 capacity 24% Vree to head Europe operations of APM Terminals APM Terminals drafts in the head of its key Rotterdam terminals to oversee European region, which accounts for 36 percent of the operator's global volume and 25 percent of its global revenue CSAV signs loan for last of seven ships Cathay volume down in May OOCL promotes Kwok to COO Liner reliability improves in May Figures from maritime analyst SeaIntel show liner reliability climbed from April to May, most likely due to a settling down of service adjustments and alliance reshuffling by lines on the three main east-west trades Ryder elects Hilton to board of directors Chubb, Freightwatch in anti-theft initiative Rikvin promotes GTP status U.S. shippers prepare for East Coast port closures Logistics officials say shippers are likely to increase inventory levels early to avert potential U.S. East Coast port disruptions in the event of a strike by ILA workers or a lockout by employers...

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JUNE 14, 2012
Salvage work on Rena ends Officials confirm that Rena is to be left on the reef over winter. Port of Vancouver to make ECA-related changes Impact of Canadian ECA delay on Vancouver bunker market expected to be limited, broker tells Bunkerworld. IFO prices soften in Fujairah No IFO in Suez. Little price movement in European bunker markets Some product tightness in Piraeus. South Korean refiner to start supplying low sulphur bunkers SK Energy ready to meet demand from vessels heading into North American ECA. Canada to delay ECA enforcement Vessels will be encouraged to comply from August 1, but officials cannot take enforcement action until Canadian regulations are in place. Russia's energy taxes under attack Prime Minister says tax regime is 'not what we would have liked.' Fuel oil stocks little changed Arbitrage volumes set to fall in July. Asian bunker markets see prices stabilise Supplies of bunker material fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. Rotterdam launches first cold ironing facility for ocean-going vessel Facility will 'improve air quality considerably', says local port authority. US Navy loads biofuel for fleet demonstration RIMPAC will be the first demonstration of the US Navy's Great Green Fleet. Diesel-electric propulsion systems to power new offshore vessels Offshore shipping firm places order for eight platform supply vessels. VLCC rates fall to 'new lows' Rates 'barely' covering operating costs even as bunker prices decline, says Fearnleys. Bank of China sets up fuel oil trading desk in Singapore The team will start trading fuel oil in the paper market 'soon', says source. Bunker tanker owner terminates newbuilding contract Arbitration proceeding to 'claim back' $6.7 million payment made for the vessel, says Yujin's chairman.

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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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