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BRIEFS

October 16, 2012

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CMA CGM, chops Turkey, to open Egyptian-Turkish/Russia citrus reefer run Maersk 14,770-TEUer tests at Suez Canal Container Terminal, turning basin K+N profit rises 4pc to US$4.89 billion in first 9 months, sales up 6pc Weak air cargo market, big fine, cuts Panalpina's third quarter profits ANL expands in south east Asia-Australia by joining ASA consortium Shipowners oppose salvor eco-bonus demands at Beijing admiralty law meeting Khalifa Port to export first shipment of 700 boxes of Borouge plastics Memphis trucker buys OOCL chassis to set up co-op with other firms Vivien Lau takes helm at Hacis as Ken Bell becomes Tradeport's new CEO Chinese air cargo shifts to Frankfurt-Hahn to bypass night flight ban Turkey fails to back claims that seized Syrian A-380 carried illegal cargo Logwin opens office, 359-square metre bonded warehouse at Jakarta airport

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
CSL pays dividend of 19.72 cr. for 2011-12 InterManager appoints new team Italia Marittima, Arkas launch Genoa-Libya 10-day service LA port recognised for environmental practices Med Cross Lines to launch regular liner service connecting Port of Koper & Libya NYK to build 4 new pure car & truck carriers OOCL alters SBX service network Rates fall across major trade lanes last week Team Spirit plans to expand consolidation & other services YANG MING LINE extends AWE3 loop to Colon, Mexico G. K. Vasan dedicates Ennore Port's LPG ex-im facilities to nation KoPT directs HBT to resume operations in a week ADB cuts India's growth projection to 5.6 pc INR extends its weak trend against dollar Idealistically speaking

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Sovcomflot appoints new management members Sovcomflot, a joint stock company and one of Russia's biggest shipping companies, has appointed Igor Tonkovidov as the new executive vice president of the OAO Sovcomflot and techni... Air Arabia now to Erbil Air Arabia yesterday (14 October) launched regular services to Erbil, its second destination in Iraq and 76th destination worldwide. The carrier offers four weekly services between... Increasing number of Danish road hauliers benefit from ITD driving and rest time service The Trade Association for the Danish road transport of goods (ITD) now provides its driving and rest time service TachoWeb to 350 companies and 3,700 lorries, and thereby keeps tra... Rosmorport opens ferry terminal in Olya A. Lavrishchev, general director of Russia's national shipping company Rosmorport FSUE, has officially opened a new automobile ferry port in the Russian port of Olya. The new termi... AirAsia X suspends services to Teheran AirAsia X, the long-haul, low fare affiliate of the Malaysian carrier AirAsia, has suspended its services to Teheran Imam Khomeini airport in Iran, due to challenging economic and ... Kombiverkehr introduces new trains The Frankfurt-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr is to increase capacity in its own network and introduce new trains between the Cologne-Eifeltor and Munich-Riem C... Indian Railways hauls 481.45 million t of freight Indian Railways carried 481.45 million t of revenue earning freight traffic between April and September this year. The volume of freight that was hauled shows an increase of 2... Daimler first to receive certification for meeting EU regulation on AEBS advanced emergency braking systems The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has presented Daimler AG with the first certificate of approval to be issued in Europe that relates to the international regulati... Hong Kong Air Cargo terminals appoints new managing director Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) has appointed Vivien Lau as managing director of its Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Ltd subsidiary (Hacis). Lau replaces Kenneth Be... Swiss reports growth in cargo volumes in the first nine months Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight business division of Switzerland's flag carrier Swiss, posted a 6% increase in sales in terms of revenue tonne kilometres for the first nine month... Air Charter Service enlarges team in Germany Air Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Caroline Werf as cargo account coordinator of the team in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). The ACS affiliate in Germany was established in 2010.... Gebrüder Weiss to step up logistics solutions activities Gebrüder Weiss (GW), a global transport and logistics service provider based in Lauterach (Austria), has launched an information campaign to underline its expertise in the field of...

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Hornbeck orders two more from Eastern Shipbuilding Electric Boat gets another $459 million for nuclear sub... GL North American Committee meets in Houston Ocean Rig orders another drillship NYK orders four post-Panamax PCTCs Wärtsilä engines, thrusters picked for Brazil drillships China's AVIC to acquire Deltamarin

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Dredging project begins today for Snohomish River settling basins Ship recycling money headed to America's maritime academies Port of Portland invites public to attend Hillsboro Airport event Port of Los Angeles releases September cargo volume numbers NYK Line places orders for four car/truck carrying ships

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Ocean Rig orders additional drillship from Samsung Contract for January 2015 delivery likely to be first of three options held with yard FMM agrees credit lines to build Açu shipyard Deal comes after new Brazil superport struggles to convince other investors Fuzzy logic creates new sophisticated anti-piracy system WatchStander aims to transform the way that vessels pre-empt attacks WatchStander: how it works Off-the-shelf hardware uses proprietary military-grade software Costs, benefits and advantages Shipowners could recoup installation price from reduced insurance premiums New studies boost LNG fuel outlook LR analysis of deepsea uptake backs DNV study highlighting strong demand Terminals must back natural gas as a marine fuel Terminals must back gas as a fuel if a global network is to develop Federal mediator reports 'good progress' in US dock wages talks ILA and USMX resume negotiations this week after five 'productive' days The man who came from the mountains Minsheng Leasing president Zhou Wei has changed the maritime business in China Chiller in Manila Labour supply firms baffled after sting leaves 19 facing charges of illegal recruitment Jiangnan Heavy warns of third-quarter loss Prolonged industry woes spread from shipyards to equipment makers KDB leads $334m syndicated loan for Polaris-Vale deal Policy bank backs leaseback deal to purchase 10 VLOCs Capesize rates tick up as China reports second-highest monthly ore imports Activity has picked up and stayed high since July, supporting a charter rate increase FreeSeas lines up cash from hedge fund Dutchess Opportunity Fund agrees three-year deal to buy up to 10% of Greek bulker owner Strike fears see US imports peak in July Zepol data suggests fears of east coast stoppages spurred unseasonally early flows Pre-trial Costa Concordia hearing begins in Italy Schettino in court for testimonies and review of black box data BIMCO pledges that audits of armed guards will uphold ISO standards Draft proposal reveals that auditors will need national accreditation China's oil imports rise in September Temporary boon to tanker industry Houston offers 'huge premium' over Middle East VLGC spot market Premiums for the US loadings widen the gap to $30,000 versus $50,000 per day Univan and Wallem face illegal recruitment charges in Philippines Move follows undercover sting at Luneta Seafarers' Centre Protests shut Alang yards after three held over fatal Union Brave blast Anger over 'culpable homicide' arrest of two owners and a manager at Kiran Ship Breaking EU investment bank seeks to lend more to maritime sector Smaller ports must combine projects to reach level at which EIB usually participates Spanish court to hear accusations over Prestige oil disaster Prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for tanker's 77-year-old master NYK places first car carrier order since start of the financial crisis Japanese giant is optimistic about vehicle demand despite facing antitrust investigation The art of war Maersk capacity cuts may prompt a deadly new battle for Asia-Europe market share Maersk Line capacity cut could bring back the dark days of 2011 Rival carriers' response will be critical for rates as demand continues to plummet Toney Capital Holdings backs new anti-piracy system Biggest vessel repossession and auction group in US senses lucrative business opportunity Better sea freight volumes boost K+N third quarter Group turnover up 12.4% on year, but firm warns that market growth has slowed China Shipping Development predicts return to profitability Tanker and bulker giant expects small third-quarter profit after change of accounting

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
'Good progress' seen in US port talks US EAST Coast dockers and employers are returning to talks after five days of "good progress", a federal mediator confirmed Maersk, CSAV scoop up post-Panamaxes BROKERS told Fairplay today Maersk Line and CSAV have chartered in five 8,500teu ships between them India stays bullish in breaking market BREAKING is continuing its bullish streak in India, although concerns about a weakening rupee and Delhi's safety push could curb the trend NYK orders four PCCs NYK TODAY said it has ordered four pure car and truck carriers to be delivered in 2014-15 Nam Cheong to issue notes MALAYSIA'S offshore support vessel builder Nam Cheong said it will issue up to S$200M ($164M) in notes Jaya to expand in Batam SINGAPORE-listed Jaya Holdings said today it will expand its Batam shipyard by November 2013 so it can build more and larger vessels Xiamen compensated for port switch XIAMEN International Port Group will receive 1Bn yuan ($150M) in compensation from the municipal government for land that had been reserved for its Dongdu terminal AVIC acquires majority stake in Deltamarin AVIC International Investments said today it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Deltamarin, the Finnish naval architecture consultancy ExxonMobil's VLCCs reportedly sold BROKERS said today ExxonMobil might have sold its two VLCCs to Malaysian FPSO specialist Bumi Armada Panamax prices still seeking a benchmark THE GROWING gap between secondhand Panamax prices has left market players scratching their heads over benchmarks Seadrill IPO launched SEADRILL Partners said today it has launched an IPO of 8.75M common units in New York

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
CMA CGM Launches Mideast-Russia Citrus Service CMA CGM recently launched the Citrus Express, a seasonal service to transport citrus exports from Turkey and Egypt to Russia. The fixed-day weekly service will transport goods from Mersin, Turkey, to Novorossiysk, Russia, in five days; and Damietta, Egypt, to Novorossiysk in seven days. Beginning Nov. 2, the container shipping company will... CMA CGM Restructures Asia-Med Services CMA CGM recently announced the reshuffling of its Asia-Mediterranean services, including the removal of its Turkey Shuttle, effective Nov. 8. The Turkey Shuttle comprised eight vessels of 6,500 20-foot-equivalent units, jointly operated by CMA CGM and Maersk, linking Asia to the Red Sea, Egypt and Turkey. The container carrier will maintain its... DOT Gives Extra $2.3 Million to Maritime Academies America's six state maritime academies will receive an additional $2.3 million, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration announced recently. The $392,913 given to each academy is available from the sale of obsolete vessels from the Maritime Administration's National Defense Reserve Fleet and budget savings by the Maritime Administration. The academies receiving...

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Reefer trade to remain resilient Drewry Maritime Research expects that the trade in perishable products over the next five years will grow at a slightly faster level that that of the past decade ... Full-year still looking good for K+N despite Asia - Europe US east coast Virginia port's liftings jump The Port of Virginia has seen its throughput jump by 8.1% for the first eight months of the year, hitting 785,776TEU - with shippers dashing to get their cargo ... Hackett: Maersk cull 'unlikely to hold up rates' Maersk Line's move to reduce capacity on the Asia-Europe trades is unlikely to hold up rates as intended, according to Hackett Associates consultant Ben Hackett.'Rates ... Sokhna strikebound again The Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna appears to be strikebound again, with local reports saying that dockers walked out on Saturday, following several days of go-slows. ... MSC Flaminia: 442 boxes discharged SA truckers unions get 27% rise over three years Further details have now emerged of the wage deal struck between South Africa's Road Freight Employers' Association (RFEA) and the country's various truck drivers' ... China's exporters bounce back Fears of an abrupt slowdown in the Chinese economy may have been over-egged if the latest data from the world's second-largest economy is any guide, giving ocean ...

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
CMRE tests trigger finger Shares of Costamare took a hit in afterhours trading Monday after the Greek containership owner outlined plans for a follow-on equity offering. Diana bulker detained The crew of a bulker controlled by Diana Shipping has been accused of using a "magic pipe" to discharge oily waste into the sea. Crewman missing A frantic search for a missing crewman from an MSC containership is underway in the US Gulf. GBN torches rumours Giuseppe Bottiglieri di Navigazione (GBN) has torpedoed talk that it has sold off its fleet of handysize chemical carriers. Batista borrows more Eike Batista's OSX has bagged a fresh batch of funds to help pay for its Acu Shipyard in Brazil. Clearlake goes Greek A Greek-owned capesize bulker has secured the highest period contract on offer in the market for more than six months. ORIG makes it eight George Economou's Ocean Rig has inked a contract to construct another ultra deepwater drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries. A deliberate spill? Western spy chiefs are worried that Iran could run an oil tanker on to rocks in the Strait of Hormuz to cause chaos in the Middle East. Prestige trial to begin Three officers from the sunken tanker Prestige will finally face trial in Spain tomorrow over the 2002 disaster. FreeSeas under pressure Falling vessel values again hurt FreeSeas in the first half of 2012 contributing to another interim loss for the company. EU tightens Iran bans The European Union has toughened up its sanctions against Iran in a bid to force it to the negotiating table over its alleged nuclear weapons programme. Wartsila to supply drillship Wartsila has won the contract to supply propulsion systems for six deepwater drillships under construction at Sembcorp Marine's Brazilian yard. Hezhong plots 20-ship spree A new tanker company formed by a Dalian investment fund is planning to build up a fleet of 20 chemical tankers within three years. Greek greats still waiting Many traditional Greek owners are still keeping their powder dry despite huge interest in second-hand bulkers, a leading shipbroker says. Jaya to upsize Batam Jaya Holdings is planning to expand its yard in Batam as it prepares to build bigger more advanced vessels following its tie-up with IHC Merwede. Schettino in court Former Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has appeared in court in Italy as passengers took the chance to look him in the eye. Alang hit by strike action Scrapping brought to a standstill in protest against yard owners' arrest. Greenland grounding A Greenland ferry has been put out of action for a week after grounding in strong winds. Oldendorff extends spree Oldendorff Carriers is tipped to have continued its bulker buying spree with the purchase of a ship from Japan's Marubeni. KCSI bill cut The Philippines supreme court has reduced the cash payable by Keppel Cebu Shipyard Inc (KCSI) to an insurer following the fire on the Superferry 3 in 2000. Sandfrakt adds another Norwegian shipowner Sandfrakt has added another small bulker to its fleet. PGS firms MHI pair Petroleum Geo-Services has finally taken up options on newbuildings worth $500m at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Ships still stuck Heavy seas are hampering dredging operations to free two multipurpose vessels stuck on a Spanish beach for two weeks. Lawyer dies in Yemen A popular shipping lawyer has died after being found injured at his home in Yemen. Seadrill IPO underway John Fredriksen's Seadrill is looking to haul in over $220m from the IPO of a master limited partnership (MLP) subsidiary in the US. Jaws drydocked Workers at Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore thought they'd landed a big fish for their dinner after a drydock was drained earlier this month. Damen seals Kuwait deal Dutch shipbuilder Damen is to supply 14 tugs to Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). Cosco wins FPSO Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) has turned to China for a circular floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO). NYK orders PCTC quartet NYK has ordered four pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) at two shipyards in Japan, the company announced Monday. Nam Cheong eyes funds Nam Cheong is looking to raise capital after setting up a SGD200m ($163m) multicurrency medium term note programme. Canadian ship aground A Le Groupe Desgagne-owned multi-purpose vessel has run aground on the St Lawrence Seaway in Canada on Sunday. Confusion over ransom Confusion surrounds the amount of money FreeSeas allegedly paid to have one of its bulkers released by Somali pirates.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Aljex integrates DAT Direct into software Hyundai to stop U.S. East Coast/Asia reefer service "he decision to suspend the service is based upon prevailing non-compensatory rate levels from the East Coast and longer roundtrip voyages which translate to higher costs for HMM," the line said in a statement. Car carriers go post-Panamax The Japanese carrier expects worldwide demand for PCTC transport to "steadily expand" and its four new vessels on order will transit the new Panama Canal locks when operational in the autumn of 2014. Freeport names Carlson port director He previously was senior vice president of liner services and business development for the North Carolina Ports Authority, where he was responsible for marketing and pricing container, bulk and breakbulk business activities. Direct ChassisLink joins 2 CCM pools William J. Shea, chief executive officer of DCLI, said his firm's participation in the CCM pools "will increase flexibility for our customers and supplement our existing extensive chassis supply network." MarAd scraps ships faster than anticipated 6 U.S. maritime schools share $2.36 million Feds: 'Good progress' made on ILA talks Talks between the International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance on a new labor contract will continue this week with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Troy adds LCL services to South America J.B. Hunt helped by strong intermodal FONASBA names Collins president Freeborn & Peters forms transportation team

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Cairns diesel spill cleanup complete Ports North says the operation to clear up the diesel spill is complete. PDVSA appoints bunker traders Orlando Castejon and Zelime Gonzalez have been appointed as bunker and lubricant traders. Fuel oil steady as Asian inter-month spread nears parity Sentiment in market was depressed as rising oil prices threatened demand. MEPC to revisit US GHG proposal US in bid to avoid political obstacles and improve energy efficiency of all ships through future amendment of MARPOL Annex VI. Fujairah bunker prices show little movement Good avails in Cape Town. Bunker prices falling in Europe Above average demand in Gibraltar. Iran facing tougher EU sanctions European companies will be forbidden from providing oil storage capabilities. Iranian tanker 'plot' raises pollution fears A spill in the Strait of Hormuz could see sanctions temporarily lifted. Prestige trial starts tomorrow Civil damages is said to exceed EUR 2.2bn Company launches 'game-changing' bunker software 'Anything that can improve operational efficiency and reduce costs has major potential,' says Inatech CEO. Phillippines oil company buys up shipping firm Chelsea Shipping supplies bunkers to US Navy at Subic Bay. Singapore bunker sales fall to seven-month low Falls seen across all IFO grades. Port expects record number of cruise ship visits Australian port to see cruise traffic climb by 30%. Week opens with fall in bunker prices Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday. NYK Line orders four 'next-generation' PCTC vessels Ships offer an improved fuel performance of 30%, says firm. Vitol increases core revolving credit facility to $6 billion Due to 'strong demand from existing and new lenders', it says. 'Prospects' for LNG-fuelled shipping in Asia Class society may look at the prospects of LNG bunker adoption in specific regions. Middle Eastern firm developing LNG engine technology Vessel engines will use LNG instead of fuel oil, says Qatargas spokesman. Quantity matters At current prices, minute inaccuracies in measuring fuel delivered can impact operating costs 'significantly'. Cappuccino bunkers: Shipowners, charterers could be 'equally at fault' Industry should not be 'quick to attribute' bunker quantity disputes to the cappuccino effect.

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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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