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BRIEFS

May 16, 2012

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Welding sparks MSC ship explosion aboard 4,651-TEU Idil off Puerto Rico NYK joins RCL to offer Thailand-Vietnam-Pearl River Delta feeders Regional Container Lines first quarter loss narrows to US$15.74 million Korea's Daewoo yard starts to build Maersk's first 18,000-TEU ship Erehot Sino-Mongolian quarterly cargo volume increases 27.3pc Tauranga orders 2 super cranes, bringing quay crane count to 7 UBS forecasts brighter second quarter for Asian container shipping Future bright, says Maersk, despite slowdown in Cambodian exports to Europe Global Container Terminals eye raising PANYNJ to 1.7 million TEU a year Marine underwriters UK P&I Club ends year with US$11 million surplus Garuda to augment passenger bellyhold capacity with full freighters DHL and unit LifeConEx win D2D cold chain solution award in Beijing American Convair's cargo plane crash lands Guatemala City runway

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MAY 15, 2012
Arshiya International's net profit rises 43 per cent in FY 12 Daewoo begins constructing world's biggest box vessel DAMCO India organises customer meet in Bengaluru LNG freight rates scale 31 pc in a year: Drewry No more seafood exports to China APSEZ net up 20 per cent Vizag Port berth executed ahead of schedule: Welspun MMRDA shortlists 5 firms to build MTHL sea link ' to continue falling in 2012: expert Curb forex market speculation, Basu tells RBI Deregulation of PCFC interest rate to hit MSME exporters: Fieo FDI scales 34 pc to record $ 46.8 bn in 2011-12 Govt move to regulate cotton exports hailed Indias share in global trade up despite growth in trade deficit: Scindia Mobilise forex reserves to arrest rupee slide: PMEAC Sugar exports freed Mumbai to host Korean SME expo WEF to establish office in India

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MAY 15, 2012
Georgian Airways to serve Paris Starting today (15 May), Georgian Airways is providing a twice-weekly service between Tbilisi and Paris CDG. Two Boeing B737-500 aircraft are to operate the link. Last autumn Airze... Drukair to fly to economic powerhouses of South Asia Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines is starting a new service linking its home base Paro with Mumbai (India) today (15 May 2012). Another new service to Singapore is due to take off from... New name for KiwiRail's new North Island service KiwiRail's new North Island (New Zealand) train service, which will begin in the middle of this year, has been renamed the Northern Explorer. The new offer will encompass three wee... IRU honours Abdelilah Hifdi for his life's work The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has awarded the distinguished IRU Order of Merit to Abdelilah Hifdi, secretary general of the Moroccan road haulage association AMTRI a... CTS to obtain direct rail link Container Terminal Salzburg CTS, one of the most important cross-loading sites for intermodal transport in western Austria and southeast Bavaria (Germany), will finally obtain a di... President of American Airlines resigns David Brooks, president of American Airlines Cargo, a subsidiary of AMR Corporation, has announced his retirement. He has served as American's president cargo for almost 16 years, ... Less airfreight in Germany in Q1 The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported that the country's volume of airfreight (including transhipments and air mail) in Q1/2012 amounted to about 1 million t, ... CKYH alliance to restructure Asia-US east coast services The CKYH Alliance (Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming, and Hanjin Shipping) will restructure five of their current Asia-US east coast loops as of May 2012. The AWE-6 sling is scheduled to r... Seventh Gottwald crane for Associated Terminals LLC in Louisiana Associated Terminals LLC in Louisiana/USA is expanding its fleet of equipment with a seventh Gottwald floating crane. A generation 5 model 8 crane variant will be starting commerci... Krone establishes subsidiary in Netherlands The commercial vehicle manufacturer Krone is set to establish its own sales subsidiary in the Utrecht region (Netherlands) on 1 August. The company started to produce HGVs in Emsl... BBL Transport and Loxx set up alliance The German transport service provider Loxx recently established an alliance with BBL Transport, based in Bussy Saint-Georges (Paris). The cooperation covers Loxx' traffic to France... DHL builds new logistics centre at Brussels Airport DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post-DHL Group is starting to build a new logistics centre on a 54,000 sqm plot of land at Brucargo (Br... FedEx takeover of Tatex now definite The US-based integrator and CEP corporation FedEx is definitely set to take over the French express service provider Tatex (formerly known as Tat Express (see ITJ Daily on 19 April... Azkar opens first office in Brazil The Spanish transport and logistics service provider Azkar is opening its first office in Brazil. The facility is located in the city of Santos, which has the busiest port in Latin...

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MAY 15, 2012
San Francisco Bay Ferry to launch East Bay service Smit Lamnalco plans expansion EU Navfor carries out airstrike on pirate supplies on shore Siemens to supply systems for Maersk Triple E containerships

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MAY 15, 2012
Allegiant to offer flights from Bellingham to Hawaii TSA Precheck program online at Portland Airport World Trade Center Tacoma extends Globe Awards deadline Olympia Port Board calling for Citizens Advisory Committee alternates Hanjin Shipping to apply new peak season surcharge

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MAY 15, 2012
London warned to raise its game on loss of hire cover Current policy wording leaves too much open to interpretation China's coastal trades absorb newbuilding surplus Smaller bulk carriers ply domestic trade LNG exports fall in April Maintenance closures reduce the number of cargoes shipped Fairstar resists 'hostile' Dockwise takeover offer War of words after bid 'significantly undervalues' rival heavylift business DVB Bank's first quarter profits slide Chief executive Wolfgang Driese declares he will stick to his aim of achieving a full-year result comparable to last year's Mediterranean aframax market is poised for an upturn Ceyhan cargo demand boosts rates Congestion at Indonesian ports as export tax looms Short-term rates boost masks long-term threat to shipowners April is the second-strongest month for Singapore Year on year box volumes increase 6% Strike out against pirates Attacks on gangs' shore-based operations must not be half-hearted Landmark strike on pirate camp signals strategy shift Exclusive audio interview with EU Navfor Commander Capital Product equity sale to underpin dividends Capital Maritime will contribute $26.5m CMA CGM, Hanjin and CSCL join peak-season rates push Investor fears about softening rates are exaggerated, says Jefferies Correction - Global Ship Lease Norden boss on alert for cheap tonnage in poor market Despite $300m writedowns Danish shipowner is ready for fleet expansion Japan thinks green The sun also rises for proposed incentives to build eco ships Transatlantic's losses deepen Group sets itself September deadline to bring in cost savings STX Pan Ocean doubles loss to $104m in first quarter Dry bulk division hit hardest as shortfall reaches $80m Torm sells LR1 vessel for $5m loss Danish firm has sold four ships so far this year HHLA revises its 2012 outlook Falling container revenues and rising costs fuel port operator's pessimism Dockwise makes another bid for Fairstar Unconditional mandatory offer made at same price per Fairstar share that was rejected in April DVB Bank sees first-quarter profits slump Ship finance specialist says new accounting rules dented its result Industry must cut reliance on armed guards Vast outlay for security personnel provides no lasting benefit to a fleet STX OSV profits drop 13% in first quarter But Singapore-listed offshore builder gets orders for seven more vessels from January Jakarta's port to undergo $2.5bn expansion Project to build add three terminals and two petrochemical storage facilities begins in July Globus eyes 2013 upturn as earnings dip Nasdaq-listed dry bulk owner chases payments from two charterers Woodside charters Maran newbuild to boost Pluto LNG fleet Fourth ship to serve new project as Australia eyes export boom Operators shortlisted to run Panama Colón Container Port Consortium behind $600m development is in exclusive talks with one terminal operator, while a second waits in the wings

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MAY 15, 2012
Somerville, Fain honoured AMERICAN Bureau of Shipping chairman Robert Somerville was given a lifetime achievement award, marking 42 years with the classification society, during last night's Seatrade Awards Dinner in London Losses drag down DVB GERMAN shipping and transport lender DVB Bank said pre-tax earnings dropped 58% year on year to €22M ($28.27M) in the first quarter, mainly because of trading losses Two Globus cases add to arbitration trend NASDAQ-listed Globus Maritime has confirmed two arbitration cases, which add to a market-wide increase in counterparty disputes People smugglers busy GREEK authorities said they are holding 94 people in connections with people smuggling over the past week Whopper impairment charge whacks Norden DS NORDEN has booked hefty impairment losses on its ships and newbuildings Swiber profits slightly rise SINGAPORE'S Swiber Holdings said today its net profits grew by 6% to $12.5M during the first quarter of 2012 Farstad's profits leap FARSTAD Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore group, has reported an increase in both net profits and revenues in 1Q12 Torm exits JV at loss TORM has closed a deal to sell its 50% stake in the joint venture Ugland & Torm Shipowning, whose main asset is a 2007-built Torm Ugland, a long-range 1 tanker Courage cuts losses BULKER owner Courage Marine, listed in Singapore and Hong Kong, said today it incurred $1.16M in 1Q12 losses, down from $3.18M in 1Q11 losses Dockwise raises Fairstar tempo again DOCKWISE, the Dutch heavy-lift specialist listed in Oslo, has launched an unconditional mandatory offer for all the issued and outstanding shares of Fairstar Heavy Transport Breaking prices crash PRICES in major ship recycling nations are plunging, as heavy buying took its toll Box ship S&P rebounds S&P activity is rising among feeder and sub-Panamax box ships, after being dormant for some time Maersk tankers scooped up EN BLOC deals are accounting for many secondhand tanker sales, brokers said today Premium paid for LPG loading in Iran A CHARTERER has paid $85 per tonne for MOL-operated VLGC Ayame to load Iranian LPG for discharge in Asia, brokers told Fairplay STX Europe profits fall STX EUROPE, the Norwegian unit in South Korea's STX Business Group, has reported a year-on-year fall in first-quarter net profits on lower operating earnings

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MAY 15, 2012
NYK Ends Free Chassis in Pacific Northwest NYK Line (North America) said it would quit providing chassis to customers in the Tacoma-Seattle-Portland market, effective July 1. ... Long Beach Begins Construction of Middle Harbor Project The Port of Long Beach launched construction of its $1.2 billion Middle Harbor project, which the port and Orient Overseas... Macy's Stores to Dispatch Online Orders Macy's has joined the ranks of retailers that are filling online orders with inventories from stores as well as warehouses.... New Malaysia Airlines Freighter Service Takes Off The cargo division of Malaysia Airlines has launched a new intra-Asia freighter service. MASkargo's twice-a-week A330-200 freighter schedule links... Dockwise Makes Mandatory Offer for Rival Fairstar Dockwise, the Dutch heavy-lift operator, made an unconditional mandatory takeover offer for its Norwegian rival Fairstar. The 9.30 Norwegian... Alphaliner: Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharges in Danger Ocean carriers' bid to levy peak-season surcharges in Asia-Europe trades in June risk unraveling amid increasing signs of rate cutting,... Chicago to Open $200 Million Air Cargo Hub Next Year Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday said the city plans to open a $200 million hub next year, as the... EU Naval Forces Hit Somali Pirate Base European Union naval forces said they conducted their first air strikes on a land base used by Somali pirates. ... DB Schenker Logistics Plans Shanghai DC DB Schenker Logistics will open a new logistics center near Shanghai later this year. Dedicated to engineering giant KONE,... Kerry Looks to Inland China Kerry Logistics is further expanding its logistics footprint in the interior provinces of China as OEM customers move inland in... Hanjin Plans Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharge Hanjin Shipping has joined its liner competitors in announcing a peak-season surcharge on westbound Asia-Europe shipments starting June 1. ... India Container Volume Down 2.4 Percent Container traffic through India's major ports fell 2.4 percent year-over-year in April, the first month of fiscal 2012-13, according to...

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MAY 15, 2012
Comtiem praises Purfresh's technology Comercializadora Tierra Mexicana (Comtiem), which is a major exporter of limes from Mexico to Europe, including the UK, has found that its use of Purfresh technology ... CAI to issue bonds for expansion San Francisco-based CAI International is to raise up to USD100 million through a bond issue to help fuel its expansion programme. Depending on market conditions, ... MOL boosts PNW coverage Japanese carrier MOL is beefing up its presence in the Pacific North West (PNW) by adding calls at the ports of Seattle and Vancouver to its PSX transpacific sling. ... EU NAVFOR launches strike on Somali pirate land base European Union naval forces this morning conducted their first raid on Somali pirate land-based strongholds since the EU anti-piracy mandate was extended in March ... Salalah set to improve connectivity Salalah's connectivity to its main markets in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and East Africa looks set to improve through the expansion of Oman Container ... MOL chief: loyalty earns priority That was the message coming from MOL's UK managing director, Adrian Jones, at the recent Birmingham-hosted Multimodal Exhibition. He said that developing two-way ... Greek crisis: stocks take a big hit European stock markets have started the day on a subdued note after the heavy falls sustained yesterday on fears that a Greek exit from the euro could fatally damage ... Carriers also go for more cash from Europe to Asia Ocean carriers appear determined to increase freight rates from Europe back to Asia, as well as in the reverse direction, despite lacklustre eastbound cargo growth ...

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MAY 15, 2012
Allied lunges for lifeline Dimitris Marinis-backed operator says cash infusion will be the key to avoiding insolvency and restoring tarnished reputation. NWS reduces losses Russian cargoship owner sees first quarter deficit shrink 31% despite revenue fall. Mermaid bags rig extension Singapore-listed offshore owner seals $16m deal as it strips back losses. WesternGeco sheds OSV Schlumberger's seismic division sells vintage offshore-support vessel in a transaction backed by mystery buyers. Farstad better in the first Norwegian offshore owner puts up improved quarterly figures despite sales losses. Masters blamed for sinking Pilot also found at fault after Truong Hai Star went down following clash with Thai bulker. Fesco profit soars Russian liner company boosted by one-off gains despite weaker operating result as costs rise. Platou boost for Golar Falling share price draws an upgrade from analysts at Norwegian finance house. Courage up on sales Disposals help Hsu Chih Chien-led bulker owner to curb first quarter loss. Tokyo Kisen result weakens Japanese tug owner hurt by lower revenue in year to 31 March, but current 12 months looking better. Navy hits first pirate camp Groundbreaking raid on Somali coast base marks a new era in the fight against pirates.

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MAY 15, 2012
CLARIFICATION: Deceased Cambon began career at CMA eBizNET, SPS partner on supply chain Ex-Im Bank to boost U.S. aircraft exports The bank announced Monday that U.S. business aircraft and helicopters manufacturers will benefit from a new process to assess credit risks and expedite foreign-buyer financing. EU forces hit Somali pirates ashore The attack followed a March 23 decision by the Council of the European Union to allow the EU Naval Force to take disruption action against known pirate supplies on shore. K+N gets medical manufacturing license in Japan Pronto, Leadtec link in Australian, New Zealand Amware buys e-commerce fulfillment company New MOL service nets Virginia first-in call "This is, to say the least, both exciting and important for Virginia. A first-in is of great benefit to our large import customers because they'll be getting their goods to their shelves quicker," said Jerry Bridges, VPA executive director. Long Beach celebrates Middle Harbor project Hanjin joins Asia-Europe increase brigade Schenker joint venture in Oman starts Washington Notebook: Calling on Hercules to rescue transport This week Associate Editor Eric Kulisch explains how a newly formed caucus wants President Obama to get serious on ports; a Hercules may be needed to get a substantive transport bill passed; and properly spelling LaGrange. MSC ship suffers explosion off Puerto Rico The Coast Guard is monitoring salvage efforts on the containership MSC Idil after an explosion that occurred onboard Friday. The ship was about 60 miles north of Puerto Rico, in transit to Barcelona.

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MAY 15, 2012
Renewable diesel made from fish waste Batch of waste fish fat complies with the strict sustainability requirements of the EU's Renewable Energy Directive. Plans for 14 bunker storage tanks to go ahead Busan Marine & Oil Company will create space for 200,000 mt of bunker product. Fujairah prices climb Middle East hub firms after nearly two weeks of losses. Bunker prices firming in northern Europe But Mediterranean markets still softening. Sampling challenge to detect toxic gas in bunker fuel Standard method for obtaining samples used to test delivered fuel quality not suitable for determining H2S content in bunker fuel. Iran fuel oil 'as ubiquitous as salt in seawater' Sanctions will be a 'major headache' for ships wanting to bunker in Singapore. 'Global industry needs global environmental standards' President of Wilhelmsen Maritime Services says local regulations would make life 'very difficult' for international ship owners. Indian shipowners want sulphur cap exemption 'They feel that imposing the same norms on them is harsh,' says Indian government official. Bunker prices firming in key Asian ports Avail tight in Hong Kong. Box vessel receives SEEMP certificate A 'Preliminary Energy Efficiency Certificate' has also been issued to the vessel's ship manager. DFDS: Scrubber has increased operating costs DFDS official also cites reliability issues with system installed on its vessel. Bulker firm sues charterer for not replenishing bunkers Globus Maritime seeks $1.7 million in damages from Allied Maritime for breach of contract. Hong Kong bunker sales up 6.7% in April Sales volumes of bunker fuels at the port could rise as much as 5% in May on declining bunker prices, traders say. Torm secures further extension Final documentation of long-term financing plan has commenced, says CFO. Recovery 'fragile and unstable' amid volatile oil prices CSAV reports lower Q1 losses, notes that freight rates have not reached breakeven levels in the current quarter. Chemoil Q1 profit 'on target' Reports a 62% dip in quarterly net profit due to lower margin achieved during the quarter.

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The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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