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BRIEFS

April 19, 2012

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CMA CGM reshuffles its Asia- Mozambique, South African services with Maersk Maersk's resumes bookings on Europe-Asia backhaul run, but rates to rise Emirates raises rates from Far East to Mideast US300/TEU from May 1 Fujian first quarter seaport box volume up 8.9pc to 2.24 million TEU Hamburg Sud revenue grew 7pc to US$6.3 billion in 2011, boxes up 9pc Three Gorges Shiplock container cargo increases 7.6pc in first quarter Tibet's cargo movement increases 6.2pc to 10 million tonnes in 2011 Rotterdam quarterly box volume up 1pc in tonnage, but 4pc down in TEU Malaysian Chambers of Commerce undertake trade mission to India, Sri Lanka Panalpina CEO admits un-competitive deals - but that was a long time ago Rena sinking, Thai floods, NZ quake, Japanese Tsunami cut TT Club profits Globe Express Services acquires Italy's 4th Asia-Europe forwarder, ITSA Cathay Pacific increases Hyderabad freighter flights to twice weekly China Eastern takes plunge to 6-month low when China widens yuan band Qantas to conduct trials on biofuel flights as part of feasibility study Air India JV provides ground handling for Thai Air freighters in Hyderabad Woodland forwarder installs Westminster X-ray scanner at London Heathrow

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Drewry report sees resurgence in break-bulk & general cargo Ships advised to avoid South China Sea route TT Club underwriting performance holds fast in challenging trading conditions Anti-dumping duty on Chinese, Thai truck tyres extended India hauls US to WTO over high duty on steel imports Mumbai Port jumps to 4th place by handling 56.19 million tonnes in 2011-12 Shipping Secretary makes maiden visit to Kandla Port Cathay Pacific to launch new freighter services Lift ban on pulses export, millers tell govt Rice helps agri exports crest to 60K cr.

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APRIL 18, 2012
PCC Intermodal took over management of Frankfurt/Oder terminal The Polish company, PCC Intermodal has signed a contract for the management of a handling terminal on the Polish-German border. The agreement entitles PCC Intermodal to manage this... OOCL reorganises Pacific Atlantic Express Service Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), based in Hong Kong, has added eastbound port calls at Shanghai and Los Angeles Ca (USA) to its Pacific Atlantic Express (PAX) service. This ... Updated locomotive safety standards in USA The US transportation secretary Ray LaHood announced a final locomotive safety rule that eliminates unnecessary regulatory burdens, facilitates the use of new technologies and inco... ICTSI Ecuador unit adopts OCR technology Contecon Guayaquil SA (CGSA), a subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) that operates the Guayaquil Container and Multipurpose Terminals (GCMT) in Ecuador, ... Transaero acquires MRO station at Shannon Airport Russia-based Transaero Airlines has finalized a deal to take over an aircraft maintenance station at Shannon airport. Ex-Air Atlanta Aero Engineering (AAAE) now operates as Transae... Ryder in UK invests to refresh and upgrade rental fleet Ryder, a leading independent provider of commercial vehicle rental solutions, is investing GBP 24.6 million (EUR 30.4 million) in a further upgrade and expansion of its rental fle... New transport minister for Slovakia On 4 April Jan Pociatek was appointed minister for transport, construction and regional development in the new Slovakian government, headed by prime minister Robert Fico. Pociatek ... New charter alliance combines scale with service Three cargo charter brokers have joined forces to launch the Global Charter Alliance. The aim of what they call "the world's first consortium of independent brokers" is t... Chapman Freeborn strengthens team in Frankfurt Chapman Freeborn has appointed Sabrina Klein and Jan Körber as its new cargo charter brokers in Frankfurt (Germany), with immediate effect. Klein's last posting was cargo sales man... GAC Bunker Fuels relocates HQ from London to Dubai GAC Bunker Fuels will relocate the headquarters of its global bunker fuel services from London to Dubai (UAE) under the new company name, GAC Bunker Fuels Ltd, in August 2012. The ... Geodis set to take over Sernam The commercial court in Paris has approved SNCF-owned Geodis' partial takeover offer for embattled parcel delivery operator Sernam, which is in administration. According to a media... IAG Cargo to market Vueling hold space IAG Cargo, through its brand Iberia Cargo, has signed an agreement with Vueling, the Barcelona (Spain)-based low-cost airline, to market its cargo hold space. Within the agreement,... Dachser boosts 2011 turnover by 13% Dachser, an international logistics service provider based in Germany, reported double digit growth and raised the group's revenues by 13% to EUR 4.3 billion in 2011. The company p... WWL on track to reduce relative CO2 emissions by 30% by 2015 Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics company, is on track to reduce its relative green house gas emissions by 30% by 2015, compared to a 2005 bas...

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APRIL 18, 2012
Former chief engineer cops plea in Pago Pago purse seiner... Passengers from disabled Antarctic cruise ship transferred to... Mary E. Landry appointed Coast Guard's Director, Incident... LEEVAC Shipyards to build two Z-tech terminal/escort tugs UK Club leaflet shows how to cut risks of shipboard slips and... Dean Taylor to step down as Tidewater President and CEO Liberian flag benefits as Greek fleet adds to tonnage total ABB to provide power and propulsion systems for Project Sunshine... TTS sells drilling equipment business to Cameron, keeps offshore...

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APRIL 18, 2012
Spirit Airlines to begin flights from Dallas/Fort Worth to PDX CSX Corp. breaks records with first quarter income numbers Port of Everett introduces new Port Pass marina program Crew of cutter HEALY awarded Coast Guard honor Evergreen Line aims to launch new Belawan to Malaysia feeder run

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APRIL 18, 2012
Svitzer settles with Liverpool crews Threat of strike next week now lifted DFDS issues corporate bond on Oslo Stock Exchange Move aims to diversify ferry operator's loan portfolio KfW plans $2bn in shipping loans this year Other lenders predict cash will remain tight Has shipping learned its lesson? CMA commodores lament overordering and say smart operators will invest in training California dreaming LA and Long Beach makeovers prove that busy ports can be glamorous ports VLCC rates rally highlights two-tier charter market Charterers' preference for newer tonnage offers 'good value' to owners of modern ships Shipping to benefit from macroeconomic stability BIMCO 'cautiously optimistic' on higher global growth Dean Taylor to retire from Tidewater helm Will continue as chairman at offshore supply major Box volume growth in US and China points to transpacific recovery New figures show double-digit growth at Long Beach and LA 'Big three' report 22m tonne drop in first quarter iron ore output Falling production explains plunging capesize rates Daily Maersk to extend after shippers respond positively Danish line admits past mistakes and vows to listen to its customers Sub-panamax boxship chartering markets remain depressed Overcapacity caps rates gains but size sector could see shift in interest from more expensive panamax vessels German forces to join Atalanta anti-piracy drive Decision allows air attacks on shore-based Somali targets Arrested NewLead kamsarmax to be sold in South Africa Newlead Gujarat to be auctioned at Durban on May 3 La Monte to head Heidmar Heilmann becomes executive vice-president after board reshuffle Scandlines ro-pax deliveries delayed Ferry operator cites 'challenges' at yards Simplicity the key to index-linked contracts as interest grows Maersk Line reveals that it has signed six such contracts with key accounts Singapore sling Singapore is nipping at the heels of Shanghai once again Coscol's operating profits collapse in the first quarter Increased expenses more than offset rising revenue Guardcon creates essential standardisation Reference to "regulatory verbiage" does not recognise the difficulties faced by insurers and clubs dealing with large numbers of poorly drafted and inadequate contracts Waiting in vain Developing nations must prepare oil spill response now IG airs sanctions fears States face paying out for oil spills if insurance ban goes ahead China CSSC issues first-quarter profit warning State-owned yard expects 65% fall in net profit on year Ust-Luga box terminal ready for transfers to rail freight ULCT managers plan to send up to 30% of container traffic by block trains Stevedore JSC gets a 42% lift in St Petersburg volumes Milder winter boosts 2012 first quarter figures China Rongsheng to deliver up to 10 valemaxes this year Chinese yard denies media report of delays Eurotunnel revenues rise by a fifth Demise of SeaFrance boosts cross-Channel freight demand TEN launches follow-on issue Share sale earmarked for LNG expansion Teekay LNG Partners completes bond issue Company raises capital for 'general partnership purposes' Sanko sells two largest ice-class 1A bulk vessels Nordic Bulk Carriers to use tonnage on Northern Sea Route

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APRIL 18, 2012
Top seeks $100M FOR the second time in two years, NASDAQ-listed Top Ships is hoping to raise $100M via equity sales India's shipbuilding industry to reach $1.8bn by 2015 INDIA'S shipbuilding and ship repair industry is growing at a compounded annual growth rate of about 8% and will reach Rs92Bn ($1.8Bn) by 2015, according to a study released by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) Eurogate's profits catching up GERMANY's leading container terminal group Eurogate increased its profits by 26.6% in 2011, but is still a far cry from its record results of 2008 TEN plots share sale NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation plans to sell 10M shares to fund growth initiatives, including its LNG expansion China's iron ore imports could hit 1Bn tonnes in 2020 CHINA'S annual iron ore imports could hit 1Bn tonnes in 2020, said an NYK Line executive today Mitsubishi boss criticises Japan's government THE boss of Japan's biggest commodity trading house hit out at the country's government for failing to solve the ailing economy Eurogate sees JWP launch in limbo THE planned commissioning of Germany's deepsea container terminal JadeWeserPort (JWP) in early August could be delayed by several months if construction faults are not quickly addressed Renewed tanker dip predicted EVERCORE analyst Jon Chappell has warned that tanker rates are likely headed down again before an eventual recovery GDF Suez LNG looks to India UK-BASED GDF Suez LNG has forayed into India for setting up a floating storage re-gasification unit (FSRU) in Andhra Pradesh on the east coast of the country "K" Line to focus on growth sectors "K" LINE is shifting some of its focus towards growing segments such as offshore drilling and LNG imports, even as Japanese shipping faces challenges from the high yen and a global tonnage glut Environment, safety and financial matters in focus ENVIRONMENTAL, safety and financial issues will be the main focus of next week's Singapore Maritime Week Euronav confirms market revival ANTWERP-based tanker operator Euronav announced a $9.03M deficit in the first quarter of 2012, but said the period had ended strongly with voyage rates reaching break-even level for the first time in a year Lebanon likely to award FSRU contract LEBANON could be the next country to award a contract to operate a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU), shipping analysts at Pareto in Oslo say, adding that the contract could be awarded this year or in 2013

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APRIL 18, 2012
House Extends Transport Plan, Triggers Congress Conference The House's passage on Wednesday of a 90-day extension to highway funding will allow members to begin conferencing with the... Marten Transport Boosts Profit 33 Percent Greater emphasis on regional trucking boosted first quarter revenue and profit at refrigerated trucking and logistics operator Marten Transport, Mondovi,... Heartland Express Adds Trucks, Revenue Hits $135 Million Productivity gains from an expanding fleet of drivers and tractor-trailers helped truckload carrier Heartland Express outrun higher costs in the... Bill Would Expand FAA Fatigue Rules to Cargo Pilots Air cargo pilots, not just passenger plane pilots, would be subject to tougher regulation aimed at reducing fatigue in airline... Analysts: Rates Will Fall Unless New Capacity Is Absorbed Although the general rate increases of the last two months in the Asia-Europe and trans-Pacific trade lanes are being accepted... Seattle Container Traffic Rebounds Containerized imports at the Port of Seattle increased 5 percent in March over the same month last year. Exports were... Cathay Pacific to Expand India-Hong Kong Freight Services Cathay Pacific Airways will launch a new twice-weekly freighter service to Hyderabad, India's fourth most populous city and a centre... SIA Cargo to Expand Coverage After Cuts Singapore Airlines Cargo will boost its Asia Pacific coverage after agreeing to manage the bellyhold capacity of Scoot, a new... FedEx Negotiating Purchase of French Express Carrier Tatex FedEx Corp said it is in negotiations over a "potential plan" to buy French express shipping company Tatex as it... Eurotunnel Revenue Grows 21 Percent Groupe Eurotunnel's revenue grew 21 percent in the first quarter to $292 million, driven by a surge truck shuttles through... Mexico-US Poultry Talks Collapse Behind the scenes negotiations to settle a poultry anti-dumping case filed by Mexican producers against their U.S. counterparts have collapsed,... Kobe Container Trade Rose 3.9 Percent in 2011 The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Kobe in western Japan rose 3.9 percent in 2011... Container, Breakbulk Volumes Surge at Tacoma Containerized imports through the Port of Tacoma surged 14.6 percent and exports jumped 10.4 percent year-over-year in March, as Pacific... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Jump 20 Percent Trans-Pacific spot rates jumped 19.9 percent this week, according to the Drewry Hong Kong-Los Angeles Container Rate Benchmark, an indication...

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APRIL 18, 2012
US bellwether ports rebound After year-on-year declines in February - largely blamed on the early falling of the Chinese New Year - the San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach both ... Maersk looking to roll-out 'daily' concept on other trades Maersk Line is looking to develop its 'Daily Maersk' Asia-Europe service concept across many more tradelanes, Lucas Vos, the carrier's chief commercial officer, ... Container shipping industry should 'embrace' index-linked contracts Siemens wants reliability and predictability Robert Gora, corporate vice president global category management logistics, at the German-based industrial, energy and healthcare group Siemens, is happy to give ... Executives urge: build reliability into contracts Schedule reliability has improved - but it needs to be built into contracts between carriers and shippers to ensure long-term integrity. Furthermore, there should ... UASC secures further USD150 million Dubai-based United Arab Shipping Co (UASC) has secured another USD150 million in funding, this time through a package that includes a seven-year senior term loan ... Big shoes to fill at Esplanaden If Malcom McLean was regarded as the 'father' of the container industry then Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller was the visionary entrepreneur that drove the concept into ... Global liner conference: 'more and more consolidation'

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APRIL 18, 2012
Top tips on shelf update Investors spank Greek owner with 15% drop after it freshens up $100m securities registration. Market punishes TEN raise Tanker owner's shares slide below $7 as investors react to follow-on sale of 10m shares. Evergreen feeds Indonesia Taiwanese container line launching new run linking Sumatra to Malaysia. Tidewater CEO steps down Dean Taylor to vacate hot seat at US offshore giant after 10 years. Forger fined for fraud UK court hears how seafarer obtained captain's certificate by falsely claiming time served on anchor-handlers. Heidmar fills top job US tanker pool player promotes Marc La Monte to take over from veteran Tim Brennan. Rongsheng scorns VLOC talk Chinese shipbuilder says a report that Vale has refused delivery of three very large ore carriers is "inaccurate and unfounded". NCSP pulls Novoship deal Russian ports group kills purchase of two sites at Novorossiysk from tanker owner. Deliveries bedevil Pac Basin Bulker owner bemoans continued influx of new vessels as it predicts 2012 will be weaker than last year. Awilco nets Wilphoenix deal Aberdeen-based explorer to pocket at least $148m for semi-submersible charter. Rotterdam beefs up volumes First quarter growth better than expected at giant Dutch port, despite bulk cargo numbers dropping. Arms "not bound for Syria" UPDATED: Bockstiegel vessel's charterer claims "munitions" on board intended for Turkey and Montenegro, not Assad regime.

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APRIL 18, 2012
Kronos buys U.K. logistics company Supply chain firm Relex U.K. bound TomTom WebFleet adds dispatch option Infrastructure projects move forward at Port of Tampa CSX's Q1 profit up 14% Yang Ming joins AAA1 service Shippers gain lower cargo insurance prices Maersk speeds up Asia-East Africa Mashariki Express Dachser revenue rises 13% CaroTrans expands LCL service to Brazil

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APRIL 18, 2012
Crude falls after report shows supply glut 'Even though we are going into the driving season, there is still plenty of oil to be held in storage.' North European ports see weak demand Loading stopped in Piraeus due to bad weather. Middle East prices lack clear direction Quiet market in Suez with few enquiries. Industry veteran sets up bunker consulting firm Former IBIA executive Ivar Tonnesen has over two decades of experience as a bunker buyer. Market forces driving efficiency ahead of regulations Expectations that 'high-consumption older tonnage' will be scrapped earlier than usual due to market conditions. Asian bunker prices mixed mid-week Demand below average across key Asian ports on Wednesday. 'No real recovery' for box shipping in 2012 Hamburg Sud does not anticipate a 'sustainable turnaround' in the industry this year. Canadian firm offers $2.8 billion for Statoil Fuel & Retail Transaction will free up oil major Statoil's capital, streamlines its portfolio, says CFO. Andatee faces 'a number' of class action lawsuits Lawsuits, which relate to its CEO proposed buyout, also target certain of its officers and directors. Finnish ship tech developer expands into Asia Move in line with corporate strategy to provide ship owners and operators with technology to save fuel and improve environmental performance. East China fuel oil imports to fall in April Fuel oil imports expected to decline 53% on tepid demand from local importers.

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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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