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BRIEFS

March 16, 2012

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*Shipping News* PIL takes stake in Dalian shipyard FROM container shipping, Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) has leapt into owning a shipyard for the first time. TSA recommends fresh hike of US$400 per FEU A transpacific container shipping group has recommended a new rise in freight rates of US$400 per 40-foot unit (FEU) to take effect on April 15 in a bid to bring up rates from loss-making levels.

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Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement raises rates US$400/FEU April 15 US tells WTO India's chicken embargo over bird flu is 'unjustified' Tianjin container volume increases 5.2pc in first two months of 2012 CSAV posts net 2011 loss of US$1.24 billion, revenue falls 1.2pc China Merchants looks to investment opportunities in emerging markets Sacked Auckland dockers harass truckers, non-union men at port entrance Spain's two big unions vote for one-day general strike on March 29 DHL 2011 profits up 32.8pc to US$3.18 billion on 2pc revenue increase Panalpina reverses loss in 2010 to post profit of US$138 million last year Spot rates buck up, but cheaper long-term contracts reduce carrier gains US import shipment volume in February declines 17pc: Zepol reports Singapore-based MCC calls at Taiwan in revised intra-Asia loop Black Sea's Novorossiysk improves cargo throughput despite foul weather Port of Houston expands gate automation using optical character reader US claims victory at WTO over EU charges of illegal Boeing subsidies Air France-KLM, Martinair expand joint services to Asia and Africa IATA presses for stronger partnerships across air freight value chain Panalpina gives Huntsville Alabama airport record cargo year, up 32pc Yunnan's Lijiang Airport passes inspection as international hub Average ship capacity in Yangtze River trunk line rises to 1,007 tonnes Fuzhou road cargo volume up 5.4 per cent in first two months

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MOL launches first hybrid car carrier TT Club analysis pinpoints risk hot spots for freight forwarders & logistics operators Pak's MFN status benefits to elude India for now Centre asks coastal states to explore possibility of setting up new Major Port New Mangalore Port handles largest coal parcel size VOC Port surpasses cargo handling target ILFI hails Railway Budget's modernisation proposals Industry welcomes Rail Budget Rlys incur ' 1,144 cr. freight loss due to iron ore ban Rlys to aggressively focus on PPP model Service tax on rail freight may increase rates further Economic Survey expects 6.9 pc growth this fiscal, 7.6 pc next Govt yet to take decision on investments from Pak RBIs mid-quarter policy review keeps rates unchanged Steel Ministry suggests doubling import duty to 10 pc Suspension of export registrations triggers fall in cotton prices

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MARCH 15, 2012
SAA increases service to Zambia Starting today (15 March), South African Airways (SAA) is increasing its service on Johannesburg - Lusaka (Zambia) route from 16 to 18 weekly. In addition to the South African Airl... Horizon Lines appoints new vice-president in Puerto Rico The US carrier Horizon Lines has selected Richard Rodriguez as its vice-president and general manager for Puerto Rico. In this new role, he will be responsible for all on-island sa... MOL to open new Singapore-Yangon SYX service The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Thailand-based Regional Container Lines (RCL) are jointly launching a new service called SYX that will link Singapore an... Spain: CAF's annual returns increase by 13% Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF), a Spain-based market leader in the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for railway systems, re... DB Schenker offers new intermodal transport capacity between Belgium and Italy DB Schenker is now offering new intermodal transport capacity between Belgium and Italy Semi-trailers can travel along the Antwerp (Belgium)-Novara (Italy) route now via intermodal... Elvis AG lands transport contract for medical products Elvis AG, a European cargo alliance of global forwarders, has signed a major long-term international transport contract with Paul Hartmann AG. The agreement covers intercompany tra... ICTSI: 2011 net income grew to USD 130.5 million Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has reported consolidated audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2011. The service provide... Daimler North America recalling more than 100,000 trucks Daimler will recall more than 100,000 trucks in North America because of potentially faulty fuel lines. The recall encompasses models of Daimler's subsidiaries Freightliner, Sterl... Strategic move between Saudia Cargo and Saudi National Shipping Company In a strategic move, Saudi Airlines Cargo Co and the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia have established a three-year agreement toward freighting NSCSA urgent goods and equi... Heavyweight Air Express reports strong USA growth for Ethiopian Airlines Air cargo general sales agent Heavyweight Air Express recently reported its year-on-year traffic results for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo in the U... Gefco is new logistics partner of Alpargatas The French logistics corporation Gefco has developed an individual solution for the Brazilian company Alpargatas, a flip-flops manufacturer that created the famous Havaianas brand.... Menlo Worldwide granted secure trade partnership by Singapore customs Menlo Worldwide Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc, recently received Secure Trade Partnership (STP) certification from Singapore customs. A volun... Toll Group starts to fulfil gas transport and storage contract Toll Energy, part of the Australia-based Toll Group, has started to work on a AUD 45 million transport and storage contract, which is part of QGC's major Queensland Curtis Liquefie...

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MARCH 15, 2012
Spanish shipyard wins order for live fish transport vessel Stolt Valor suffers explosion Coast Guard releases tech package for Offshore Patrol Cutter Wärtsilä inks service agreement with Prestige Cruise Holdings Rolls-Royce wins PSV design and equipment order from Hyunda Mipo LaHood makes $54 million more available for Kings Point construction and renovation Mærsk containership drydocks at Colombo Dockyard

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MARCH 15, 2012
Trucking group praises Senate for passing transportation bill PlantsPlus moving to Port of Chehalis location NOAA gives Ok to states to kill destructive sea lions Port of Portland taps Nichol as new chief financial officer AAPA schedules conference celebrating centennial anniversary

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MARCH 15, 2012
Busy US Gulf props up MR product tanker market Triangulation cuts costs between Europe, Atlantic and US Gulf No regrets on Ecdis? In about four months the phased carriage requirements for the Ecdis will bite Methodology at a glance Lloyd's List Intelligence offers comprehensive and transparent assessment of vessel lay-ups One million teu idle by year-end Lloyd's List Intelligence expects inactive box ship capacity to hit 1m teu Fears Libya is inching towards a new civil war New threat to oil supplies as Benghazi demands regional autonomy Canines trained to sniff out crude oil Research shows dogs can detect oil up to 5km away Chemical tankers eye biofuel opportunities High oil price could start biofuel boom, London conference is told Has BG Group lost faith in Australia's coalbed methane? Decision to sell stake in Queensland Curtis LNG raises questions about extraction Comment: splashing the cash? How do a reported rise in shipfinance and Cexim's credit lines scale up? Exclusive: Economou to pull tonnage from Heidmar Greek magnate woos tanker charterers Indian steel boom could boost coking coal imports But iron ore and steel trades might suffer China deploys more domestic tankers Quest for energy security to reduce reliance on Middle East BP investigates charter department bribery claim Whistleblower claims senior official took kickbacks for favourable tanker rates The sun also rises for supramax trade Earnings rise as nickel ore chartering lifts Pacific market out of the doldrums Sanko vessel sale rumoured Sanko Mineral reported sold for $20m Rotterdam World Gateway queries ECT court action Consortium seeks answers over pending €900m compensation claim Pacific lines plan third rate increase April rise brings total hike to $1,100 per feu Essar will carry Iranian crude as long as viable Ramakrishnan also rejects criticisms of Indian protectionism Slow support Despite appearances, new lending for shipping is on the rise, mostly from Asia EU may relax Iran insurance ban Decision unlikely before April as July sanctions loom Don't ban the cheap stuff Fuels with higher sulphur content may still be useful as prices continue to rise Ministers disagree on proposals to ban high-sulphur fuel in Europe Shipowners would be forced to buy more expensive fuels if 3.5% content limit is agreed Klein to head Blue Star Former chief of Germanischer Lloyd will lead shipmanagement giant Eagle prepares for life after Korea Line Talks continue but 13 ships may exit original charters Exclusive: China Eximbank pledges $20bn to Cosco and China Shipping Bank extends credit lines to state-owned conglomerates Sanko turns to out-of-court debt restructuring Alternative dispute resolution seeks consensus ISC agrees sale of two car carriers Deal with NCC to pay debt 'Turbulent' year drives down Boskalis profits Delayed investment decisions squeeze dredging firm's margins Ship lending defies downturn Intriguing data suggests fewer funds from Europe offset by increase from Asia Korea Line non-payment adds to Eagle Bulk woes Crunch-time for supramax specialist after loss-making 2011

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MARCH 15, 2012
P&I shift on Iran ahead? THE EU might review its hard-line strategy regarding P&I cover for vessels calling in Iran, a shipping analyst says UK slips summons to Russia's big banana VLADIMIR Kekhman, controlling shareholder of Russia's biggest banana trader JFC, has been summoned to face contempt charges in the UK High Court Eagle shares under pressure SHARES of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk are falling today after the company offered no concrete guidance on its debt restructuring Upside seen for offshore DNB BANK analyst Kay Lim said today stocks of offshore companies can still build on their recent price growth India iron ore fixtures rise INDIAN iron ore fixtures have surged to a 2012 high as authorities cut rail freight charges to boost shipments, drybulk consultancy Commodore Research said today VLCC owners hail surge OWNERS of VLCCs finally have cause for cheer, with rates surging because of a rush to cover loadings for the first 10 days of April Jinhui's profits fall 29% JINHUI Holdings today said its net profits for 2011 dropped to HK$259M ($33M), 29% down on a year earlier Study warns of Oz proposal's cost PROPOSED changes to Australian shipping laws would increase drybulk freight rates by up to 16%, according to new economic modelling Clock ticks for Eagle NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk, which is nearing a deadline on its bank negotiations, has revealed that Korea Line is "not performing" under its charter agreement

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MARCH 15, 2012
LA Mayor Villaraigosa on Port's Carbon Footprint, Competition (Video) Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa details how the port has become an industry leader in cutting its carbon footprint... CP to Haul Additional 2 Million Tons of Frac Sand Canadian Pacific Railway will haul an additional 2 million tons of frac sand annually through a recently signed multiyear agreement... Cargo Transport Via Waterways is Most Fuel-Efficient, Says Study Water transportation remains the most fuel-efficient way to transport goods, according to a new report from the Texas Transportation Institute.... US-South Korea Trade Pact Takes Effect The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement took effect Thursday, giving American exporters greater access to the South Korean market. ... UP Names Butler VP, Marketing and Sales Union Pacific Railroad tapped Eric Butler as vice president of marketing and sales, succeeding Jack Koraleski, who has taken the... Guinness Shipments to US Soar 244 Percent Irish brewer Guinness is tapping a deep thirst in America, with U.S. imports of Guinness's trademark Irish stout soaring 244... Lufthansa Cargo Tallies Second-Best Annual Profit Lufthansa Cargo's operating earnings fell to $326 million in 2011 from a record $406 million in 2010, but it was... XPO Logistics Boosts Stock Offering, Sets $15.75 Share Price XPO Logistics increased its public stock offering by 2 million shares Thursday, putting 8 million shares of common stock on... ICTSI to Operate New Terminal in Nigeria Global port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. has been selected to operate a new container terminal near Lagos, Nigeria.... Maersk CEO: Ocean Carriers Have Idled 5 Percent of Fleet Container shipping lines have idled about 5 percent of global fleet capacity, or 800,000 20-foot equivalent units, as demand for... Expansion in the Works at Indonesia's Tanjung Priok The controversial state-owned winner of a contract to expand facilities at Indonesia's Tanjung Priok says container handling capacity will double... Long Beach Container Volume Declines Container volume in February at the Port of Long Beach declined 15.2 percent year-over-year. Imports from Asia were affected by...

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MARCH 15, 2012
Tanzania Revenue Authority introduces ECTS On March 12, the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) introduced an electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS) covering all goods transported in both containers and loose ... Dr Klein to manage Blue Star Holding Dr Hermann Klein has been appointed chief executive officer of Blue Star Holding, the company currently being set up to manage the combined fleets of E.R Schiffahrt ... ICS 'impressed' with India's piracy strategy That was the message coming from the International Chamber of Shipping's [ICS] director of external relations, Simon Bennett yesterday, who was attending the first ... South Africa's 2012 trade in positive territory Figures recently published by the South African Government suggest that from a trading perspective this year will be stronger than in 2011, but that progress could ... CMA CGM to increase more rates Financially challenged CMA CGM has declared its intention to increase freight rates in the tradelane from Western Asia (Indian Subcontinent and Mid-East Gulf) to ... 10% jump in US imports underscores TSA's ambitions According to the latest monthly report by Global Port Tracker [GPT], March imports into the major US retail ports are expected to increase by 10%, versus the same ... TSA presses for yet another rate rise Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement are planning to raise freight rates in the Asia/US tradelanes by another USD300/FEU from April 15. It will be ... ILWU Canada president: USEC labour negotiations 'blue print' for North America The US East Coast labour contract negotiations due to take place later this month could set a 'blue print' for North America and impact on labour relations in Canada, ... Felixstowe's new rail terminal a step closer The construction of Felixstowe's new North Rail Terminal formally commenced yesterday. Once completed in the middle of next year, it will significantly increase ...

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MARCH 15, 2012
Tanker stocks ignite Frontline and OSG enjoys double-digit gains as spot rally fuels Wall Street revival but analyst fears surge will be short lived. Heidmar mum on pull-out Rumour mill shifts into high gear as George Economou is linked to plan to transfer pooled tankers to Cardiff Marine. Timeline tightens Gelso M owner says fuel removal is paramount as probe reveals "significant damage and flooding". Eagle downed and falling Cantor Fitzgerald brands Nasdaq-listed owner a sell with its shares already in reverse. Allied battle escalates Embattled operator mum on talk of restructuring as Norwegian bulker owner joins claimaint queue. CSDC earnings hit Chinese tanker and bulker owner still firmly in the black for 2011, but rising costs hurt its margins. JES profit jumps Singapore-listed shipbuilder sees its full-year bottom line take flight as second yard spurs revenue. Sanko checks into rehab Japanese authorities approve ailing operator's request to seek shelter under alternative dispute resolution system. Comma costs owner dear Lou Kollakis set to pick up the loss of hire bill for panamax bulk carrier seized by pirates. Brooklyn Bridge bashed Tug captain to be questioned over crane scrape that left 50-foot hole in New York landmark's scaffolding. Boskalis pins Concordia cost CEO Peter Berdowski says salvage fee for stricken cruiseship will comfortably pass EUR 100m. Carnival invests in Mexico US cruiseship owner to spend more than $150m on new terminals in Cozumel and Baja California. BP investigates bribery claim Whistleblower claims senior executive received backhanders for uncommercial tanker chartering deals. Klein to head German giant GL man brought in to run merged operations of ER Schiffarht and Komrowski, now Germany's biggest shipping company.

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MARCH 15, 2012
Transpacific lines seek April 15 rate hike CMA CGM raising rates on several trades Hanjin Logistics opens 3 offices International Shipholding sells 2 PCTCs MOL appoints agent for Romania, Ukraine Purolator International names Routledge VP sales Indian 3PL market set to boom Aramex enters Korean market Senate passes two-year highway bill XPO Logistics increases stock offering

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MARCH 15, 2012
International trade in need of unified climate policy 'If countries want to trade with each other, they need to realise that it is necessary to talk the same language when it comes to emissions control.' Trucks to pump out fuel and residue from grounded vessel Sources confirm that trucks are being transported to site which will be used in process of pumping out oil and residues. Fujairah plans to significantly boost fuel storage capacity Port will raise tank capacity to 10 million cubic metres by 2014. IFO prices softening in northern Europe Hamburg LS avails 'tight', a player told Bunkerworld. Prices soften in Fujairah bunker market South African prices largely stable. Complaint against bunker operations fails to win EC support Commissioner for the Environment sees 'no evidence' that Gibraltar is breaching EU rules. Commodity trader aims to become global bunker supplier 'We are building a global bunker business, based on controlled intelligent growth with a high level of service,' says Tolson. Russia fuel oil taxes could jump by 50% Sources say export duty could rise to $415 pmt. Fuel oil stocks at 11-month high Arbitrage volumes surge while demand stays weak. Supplier's new website includes contract and quotation forms Total Marine Fuels says 'everything has been brought up to date.' Price movements mixed in Asian bunker markets No supply issues in key Asian ports. New bunker trader joins Dan-Bunkering Kaseem Damilare Ayanlola will be based at the company's Copenhagen office. South China fuel stock sees slight increase Inventories improved to over 1.3 million mt in the week ended March 14. Slow steaming reaches 'optimal' level Surplus of boxes, ships will be around for 'quite a while', says Rickmers Maritime Trust Director Lim How Teck. European ports 'satisfied' with EU moves on sulphur Ports applaud support for use of 'scrubbers.' O.W. Bunker restructures Northern European trading division New regional management structure will see changes at firm's Aalborg, Copenhagen, Hamburg, UK and Russian desk. BLT seeks to extend court order protection in US Applications in US court will ensure 'similar protection' of an order that prevents the arrest of its vessels in Singapore, it says.

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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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