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BRIEFS

September 21, 2012

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Piraeus surges 53pc to retain status as Cosco Pacific's top box shop Maersk Line to use new eastern terminal of JadeWeserPort, Wilhelmshaven Portuguese ports strike bound as workers protest state austerity cuts Jebel Ali Port's Terminal 3 to be equipped with 19 Shanghai quay cranes OOCL expands Russian feeder services to link Germany and St Petersburg Chongqing subsidises container terminal handling charges US$22.79/TEU Industry's shipping confidence index drops to 4-year low to 5.3 in August Finland to side-step EU ban on carrier rebates for costly sulphur fuel DB Schenker Logistics offers eServices to track air/ocean freight Guangdong customs launches e-clearance scheme to cut shipper costs Barloworld Logistics to help Asian firms in their African supply chain Cape Town's development forum to focus on African Ports Evolution SBS Worldwide strikes agency deal in India with Capricorn Logistics FedEx quarterly profit down 1pc to US$459 million, but freight up 114pc Russian ABC freighter aborts takeoff in Shanghai after GEnx engine failure Alabama's Huntsville-Panalpina hub ends year on air cargo volume high United Airlines to lay off Guam cargo ground handlers, ticket agents

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Barge owners jeopardised by Goa mining freeze Divya Shipping & Clearing Services wins "Freight Forwarder of the Year - Indian" award at MALA 2012 Shashi Tanna elected AMTOI President, Shantanu Bhadkamkar Vice-President for 2012-13 Gold, silver imports dip 38 pc in April-Aug. GPA ports see second-highest box volume in Aug. GTI asks labour & local political representatives to cooperate in the smooth functioning of the terminal KPT civil engineers celebrate Engineer's Day MbPT accepts MANSAs stand on tariff for shifting of vessels CONCOR launches scheduled train service from DCT-Turbhe to Kolkata/Guwahati Rly freight grows 4 pc in April-Aug. Fieo urges government to bring down cost of credit to push manufacturing INR turns lower on fresh dollar demand Adani, Coast Guard jointly commemorate International Coastal Cleanup Day

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Gulf Air resumes flights to Iran and Iraq Bahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air, will resume its services to Iran and Iraq from today (20 September), following approval from the Bahrain government. Flights to Baghdad, Erbil... Reshuffle at Lufthansa Cargo in Austria The German air transport provider Lufthansa took over Austrian Airlines' cargo division in July and installed new managers in August. Arnulf Schoeberl was selected as country manag... Indian Railways carry 4.23% more freight Indian Railways carried 405.54 million t of revenue earning freight between April and August this year. This is an increase of 4.23%, or 16.45 million t more, compared to the 389.0... ETCS signalling systems for new railway line in southern Algeria Estel RA, a joint venture of the Algerian national railway Société Nationale des Transports Ferroviaires (SNTF) and Siemens, has been awarded a contract to deliver signalling and t... Port of Hamburg handles first gigaliner The HHLA container terminal Tollerort at the port of Hamburg (Germany) recently carried out a handling test on its first long and heavy vehicle (LHV). The gigaliner was operated by... Karl Gross adds own former trainees to sales team Karl Gross Internationale Spedition GmbH has reinforced its sales team at its headquarters in Bremen (Germany) by recruiting two of its former trainees Stefan Kapitola and Henning ... VIM upgrades connections to Adler/Sochi The Russian carrier VIM Airlines is launching weekly scheduled services between Adler/Sochi and the Tajik capital Dushanbe today (20 September). In addition the existing Moscow Dom... Aden Port Authority to end DP World contract Aden Port Authority has begun talks with terminal operator DP World with a view to cancelling the latter's port management contract. This transaction is to be carried out in an ami... Logwin opens own office in Rijeka The Grevenmacher (Luxembourg)-based service provider Logwin opened its own premises in the port city Rijeka (Croatia) on 1 August. Logwin mainly provides warehousing and customs cl... DAF wins Irish Truck of the Year Award 2012 The DAF XF105 won the Irish Fleet Truck Award 2012 at the annual Export & Freight Transport and Logistics Awards in Belfast (Ireland). The jury praised DAF's top-of-the-range m... Hunt & Palmer launch air cargo business The British air charter company Hunt & Palmer PLC has launched a new venture called Hunt & Palmer Cargo Charters Ltd. Operating from the group's head off... Hoyer buys Turkish forwarder Aktifsped The Hamburg (Germany)-based logistics service provider Hoyer has acquired a majority shareholding in the Turkish forwarder Aktifsped. Aktifsped, a national and international road h... Emons Spedition GmbH expanding Emons Spedition GmbH, a global forwarding company based in Cologne (Germany), is expanding. In order to better participate in the growing volume of international goods flows and tr...

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Shell Alaska drilling faces another regulatory obstacle LoBiondo holds hearing on USCG "death spiral" Port dispute parties agree to 90-day contract extension BAE Norfolk gets Navy contract mods worth $104.8 million Barges play key role in Virginia submarine program Rolls-Royce delivers permanent magnet tunnel thruster Cruise industry adopts new lifeboat loading policy

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Port of Anacortes honored for coastal restoration work Los Angeles Harbor Commission Oks last phase of channel deepening NYK enters joint venture with Russia-based ROLF Group FMC responds to inquiries regarding congestion surcharges New Commerce Department data shows metro area exports growing

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Australian LNG lifted by Browse sale Completed sale comes amid concerns for Australian exports China's oil demand will rebound in 2013, says expert Positive news for VLCCs as country widens its supply base Middle-aged drillships spark Arctic safety concerns Vessels built in 1950s and 1960s are still in service Red tape strangles east Africa's energy potential at birth Tanzania and Mozambique face major LNG export hurdles Piracy threat also poses problems for East African energy Offshore vessels operating in region's gas boom could make tempting targets Mozambique liquefaction plant awaits final decision next year Country's LNG to come to market in 2018 Iraq ramps up its crude exports New VLCC capacity at Khor al-Amaya brings timely boost as sanctions hit Iran Scorpio Tankers adds tonnage Half a dozen charter-ins boost fleet to 26 Profits are possible in hull Lloyd's Joint Hull Committee chairman offers a more sanguine view of market prospects Insurers risk irrelevance if they cannot deliver capital providers Zurich's Sean Dalton and Lee Meyrick talk exclusively to Lloyd's List about the key messages that have arisen from IUMI 2012 European port bosses hope to gauge Brussels' policy intentions Concession agreements will be top of conference agenda for Espo Scorpio Tankers boosts its earnings through time charter deal MR tanker deal fixed for almost double the spot market rate Bromma tackles 'megaship syndrome' Triple E-class vessels pose congestion threat for ports Chinese owners, yards and lenders must work together to survive Shipping needs 'new market order', Wei tells summit Shell fixture highlights VLCC time charter demand Latest time charter fixture brings total to 24 this year New York bankruptcy judge clears Wilbur Ross investment in Navigator Private equity mogul to buy stake from trustees of bankrupt Lehman brokerage Tsantanis to succeed Ploughman at Seanergy Chief executive steps down as write-downs hit second-quarter results Bibby targets distressed assets for shipmanagement arm Liverpool group sees business opportunities in the downturn Huge crowd expected for Jade-Weser-Port opening About 1,000 guests to witness unloading of the first containers DP World pulls out of Aden Yemen accused Dubai ports giant of failing to meet the terms of its contract IUMI 2012: Insurers serious about offshore markets must cover FPSOs Offshore risks are complex but interesting, says IUMI energy chairman Valemax detente High-level talks between China and Brazil over the big-ship ban are welcome Vietnam halts Vinalines transhipment port project Ministry of Transport seeks additional domestic and international investors Comment: Entente cordiale? Brazil has sought to rebuild relations with China since Agnelli left Vale last year Consolidating German owners is not easy, says Blue Star Challenges include vessel quality and clashing corporate cultures, says Klein UK oilspill plan opens for consultation MCA invites interested parties to put forward their views Increase financial liability for Arctic shipping, says UK Maximum of $20m compensation to those affected by spills from ships is not enough, says parliamentary report NYK takes stake in Russia's Rolf Group Two global players ink deals to enter market after Moscow joined WTO last month

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Ross takes Navigator control A New York bankruptcy judge has approved the Lehman Brothers estate's sale of its shares in LPG operator Navigator Holdings to Wilbur Ross, giving the famed vulture investor majority control German shipping restructuring soars A SURVEY today has warned that the financial straits of German shipowners and KG one-ship companies are continuing to worsen DNB: US shale surge to slash oil prices OIL PRICES will plunge in the coming years because shale gas development in the US will change tanker shipping dynamics, DNB Bank has warned 'K' Line lifts China travel caution JAPAN'S 'K' Line told Fairplay today it will lift its warnings to its officials bound for China, as territorial disputes are beginning to ease Seanergy appoints restructuring advisers VICTOR Restis-controlled Seanergy today said it has replaced its CEO, hired restructuring advisers and revealed significant quarterly losses PEMEX throws Spain a $380M yard lifeline PEMEX of Mexico has handed northwestern Spain's order-starved shipbuilding sector a $380M lifeline with two offshore orders DPW sells non-container holdings in Antwerp DUBAI Ports World said today it has agreed to sell its 60% holdings in Antwerp's general cargo terminal operator DP World Breakbulk and the logistics company AProjects Philippines training academy to appeal closure A TRAINING academy in central Philippines plans to appeal an order to close, Fairplay was told today VLGC rate pressure warned VLGC RATES are likely to remain under downward pressure next month, the Oslo shipbroker Fearnley has warned GCB sells tanker at $6M loss MALAYSIAN tanker operator Global Carriers Bhd said it has sold a 12,000dwt tanker at an expected extraordinary loss of 18.32M ringgit ($6M) Cruising scores sulphur emissions victory ROYAL Caribbean has received approval for a sulphur averaging plan that could serve as a cost-effective template for industry compliance within the North American Emission Control Area

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
North American Intermodal Volume Rises U.S. intermodal shipments on major railroads in the week ending Sept. 15 rose 3.9 percent year-over-year and 14.8 percent from... Ports Want Army Corps, HMT Reform in WRDA Port proponents on Thursday urged Congress to streamline the federal maritime project review process and boost spending by reforming the... Retailers Welcome ILA Extension Retailers say they welcome the agreement by the International Longshormen's Associaiton and United States Maritime Alliance to extend negotiations for... ILA, USMX Agree to 90-Day Extension The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance agreed to a 90-day contract extension, averting a threatened Maine-to-Texas dock... FMC Issues Guidance on Congestion Surcharges The Federal Maritime Commission has reminded the shipping industry that carriers must file notice of port congestion surcharges at least... Truckload Slowdown Spreads Amid 'Soft' Demand The freight economy in the U.S. is slowing, and softer truckload shipment volumes and rising fuel costs are squeezing earnings... Virginia Port Launches Labor Web Site The Virginia Port Authority and Virginia International Terminals have created a Web page providing operational information related to the possibility... DP World Sells Stake in Troubled Yemen Container Terminal DP World has sold its 50 percent stake in the container terminal in Yemen's port of Aden just four years... Peugeot Selling 75 Percent Stake in Gefco Logistics French auto maker PSA Peugeot-Citroen is selling a 75 percent stake in its Gefco logistics unit to Russian Railways for... Japanese Exports to US Surge 10.3 Percent Japan's exports to the U.S. rose for the 10th consecutive month in August on a year-over-year basis, soaring 10.3 percent... Massport Director Mike Leone to Retire Mike Leone, director of the Massachusetts Port Authority, plans to retire at the end of September after 14 years on... Charleston Adopts Load Center Strategy Planning to build the load center port of the future requires a strategic vision that emphasizes construction of large marine... Maersk to Launch India-Mediterranean Service Maersk Line plans to launch a container service, called the ME4, linking India, the Middle East and the Mediterranean, effective... 'K' Line to Lift China Travel Warning 'K' Line will end its recommendation to employees that they forgo travel to China during the current Chinese protests over... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Jump Before Possible ILA Strike Trans-Pacific spot rates jumped 8.6 percent this week from last week as U.S. importers scrambled to find space on vessels... ILA, USMX Return to the Table Negotiators for the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance met Wednesday in Newark, N.J., and planned to return Thursday for...

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Ngqura sets new records South Africa's newest container port is continuing to set records with Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) in the eastern Cape province having had its best month yet ... DP World divests of its Yemen interests After months of speculation, DP World has announced that it has withdrawn from the Yemeni port of Aden and divested of all of its interests in Dubai and Aden Ports ... MSC and Maersk get together between Med and ECSA Maersk Line's weekly Rumba service and MSC's Spain schedule between the Mediterranean and East Coast of South America are to be merged into one common service. ... US cargo costs to jump unless port investment gap filled Unless an investment gap of nearly USD16 billion for the update of the US' ports and inland waterways is filled, the prices for transporting goods will rise and ... Japanese trade down again in August With the bilateral USD300 billion per annum trade with China at risk over the islands spat with its neighbour, the news from Japan just gets worse: its ... Drewry launches new equity research service MSC Flaminia: fire investigation continues Recently described as a 'chemical' container ship in some elements of the mainstream press the partly burnt-out MSC Flaminia remains alongside at its Jade-Weser-Port, ... Purfresh appoints additional Latin American agents US-based Purfresh, which uses ozone to control atmospheric conditions inside containers, thus allowing perishable products to be shipped effectively, has appointed ... Halifax port strikes MoU with Panama Canal Authority The Port of Halifax is preparing for the widening of the Panama Canal by striking a memorandum of understanding with the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) - and claims ...

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Postmortem Recent fixtures tied to Transocean and other US-quoted offshore contractors suggest that day rates for ultra-deepwater drilling units may have plateaued, according to analysts at Dahlman Rose. US ports strike averted, for now Employers and longshoremen unions on the US East Coast and Gulf Coast have come to a temporary agreement that averts a strike for at least the next three months. Phoenix duo exits AI Phoenix Energy Navigation of Greece has added a pair of coated carriers to Heidmar's aframax and long-range-two (LR2) pool, Sigma Tankers. Scorpio's growth spurt Scorpio Tankers' fleet expansion campaign continued this week as it firmed up deals to charter-in five products carriers. SHIP calls in hired guns Dale Ploughman is stepping down as the chief executive of Seanergy Maritime Holdings after hiring a pair of financial advisors to aid in a restructuring. PB boosts buying power Pacific Basin Shipping has turned to the bond market to swell its already impressive war chest. Rich owners in short supply New York may be a popular hangout for shipping money men but very few with links to the maritime industry can be found among America's richest people, according to the latest list from Forbes. Rem ponders bond bid Rem Offshore is the latest Norwegian shipowner to ponder a trip to the bond market. Sick in Sydney About 21 passengers and crew have developed a gastrointestinal illness on a Holland America cruiseship off Canada. Bibby wants more Bibby Line Group is pushing to become a major force in the third-party shipmanagememnt sector as the downturn creates fresh opportunities with both owners and banks. "I'm Jack Sparrow!" A drunk and hallucinating UK woman has ended up in jail after stealing a ferry and yelling at police: "I'm Jack Sparrow!" Kemal Kuru refloated A Turkish cargoship has been freed by tugs after running aground in the Dardenelles strait. Dosco order still an idea A giant VLCC newbuilding order from Dalian Ocean Shipping Co (Dosco) appears to be some way off. DP World sells again Dubai ports group DP World has offloaded $61m of non-core operations in Belgium. Blue Star eyes newbuilds Germany's Blue Star Holding is drawing up plans to order new containerships. Lauritzen returns favour Three months after losing its dry-cargo president to Norden, J Lauritzen has raided the Danish owner to fill the vacancy. Bidders eye Rocha Up to 40 companies have expressed interest in building Uruguay's new deepwater container port. Vinalines work halted The Vietnamese government has lost patience with Vinalines' delayed project to build a new container terminal in Van Phong. Malaysia thwarts pirates Malaysian authorities have foiled a group of pirates as they tried to sell bunker fuel from a hijacked Singaporean tanker. Crew saved as ship burns The Japanese coast guard has evacuated 12 crew from a burning Chinese cargoship off Sasebo. Pemex inks double Mexican state oil company Pemex has ordered two flotels in Spain. RIG ties up newbuild Transocean has secured a three-year charter for an ultra-deepwater (UDW) drillship newbuilding under construction in South Korea. FreeSeas gets more time FreeSeas has restructured two ship finance loans with Deutsche Bank which will see repayments made substantially easier for the shipowner. Eurasia wins extension Eurasia Drilling Co (EDC) has secured three years more work in the Caspian Sea for one of its jack-up drilling rigs.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
NY/NJ port authority getting 'on the right track' The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is implementing changes to "rid itself of years of inefficiency," and faces "enormous" challenges and opportunities over the next decade, according to a report by Navigant Consulting. Back to the drawing board at Nhava Sheva Earlier this week, officials at the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority officially threw out a winning bid from PSA International and domestic partner ABG Ports for a 30-year concession to build and operate the terminal. OCZ beset by supply chain problems NY/NJ port authority resists handing over report 'K' Line to resume China travel soon The Japanese line confirmed to American Shipper that it recommended staff "forgo business trips for the time being," but said "there is an option for staff to take a business trip to China depending on the need." NYK acquires majority of Russian logistics firm NYK said ROLF's current managers will lead the new joint venture divisions and work in cooperation with NYK representatives. Alexander Larin, who is now chief executive officer of ROLF's logistics business, will remain CEO of the joint company. Newsflash: ILA, USMX agree to 90-day contract extension The International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance have agreed to extend their collective bargaining agreement, which was due to expire at the end of this month by 90 days, until Dec. 29. Wicresoft, SPS Commerce target North Asia Stifel European forwarder index sags for 5th month NS, FedEx signal slowing economy Maersk to split Middle East/Med/ECSA loop Shipco starts 2 new China-U.S. LCL services Virginia port to provide ILA news Barloworld expands in Persian Gulf, Africa Virtualized Logistics' workshops to manage suppliers Yamato Global pays $2.3 million price-fixing fine FMC reviews 13 OTI license applications

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2012
Key bunker grade sees fall of $25.50 in Fujairah Falling market sees Fujairah suppliers 'holding back product'. Markets fall sharply across Europe Lower prices trigger 'very, very strong demand' in Gibraltar. Dispute escalates to attack on Gibraltar's key industries Bunker sector embroiled in row over fishing rights. Pirate attack close to Singapore waters Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency says pirates were 'selling fuel below market price.' Fuel arbitrage volumes remain high Stocks in Singapore at six-week high. Dredging will open the way for 'fuel efficient' ships New Zealand's high court says project to clear channel for larger ships can go ahead. Prices plunge in Asian bunker hubs Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. Brightoil charters out second newbuild VLCC Brightoil Gravity time chartered to US Energy firm at $20,000 per day. Hong Kong study supports regional ECA 'Excess deaths' would be cut by 91% if emissions regulations were in place. ABB introduces vertically integrated fuel saving system Marine advisory and automation system able to 'dramatically reduce' fuel consumption of vessels, it says. Titan's wind-up petition hearing adjourned, again Hearing of Saturn Petrochemical Holdings Limited adjourned to November 16.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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