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BRIEFS

May 22, 2012

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Asian, Japanese shipowners protest Panama Canal toll hike proposals Canadian Pacific proxy battle results in strike threat over pension reform Drewry survey shows container shipping underperforms on service China Merchants Logistics to set up distribution facility in Hefei Hainan set up farm product trading and logistics facility in Tianjin Guangzhou widens logistics index spectrum to provide greater nuance Cargotec sets up China joint venture with Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries Top DP World executives inspect West African terminal in Senegal Toll mulls fate of loss-making divisions dragging on company's growth Famous Pacific Shipping moves 37 giant brewery tanks in Sri Lanka Generalov to step down from FESCO, but only at the right price Fire engulfs Air Cargo Carrier SH36's right landing gear while taxiing Cargolux flies cargo from Chongqing to Luxembourg via KL, Mideast, Georgia DHL Global Forwarding invests in new logistic centre at Brussels Airport

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DB Schenker Logistics, Khimji Ramdas Oman joint venture commences operations EU Navfor takes piracy fight ashore Evergreen Line, Hanjin & UASC to launch West Africa service Hanjin to levy Asia-Europe surcharge from June 1 IMO signs strategic counter-piracy capacity building partnerships with UN agencies & EU NYK hybrid turbocharger's onboard electric-supply system recognised with excellence award Port of LAs April box volume hits all-time high RCL, NYKs Thailand-Vietnam-Pearl River Delta service Iran curbs push India to lean on UAE for oil ChPT proposes to develop dry port, multimodal logistics hub JN Port inks agreement with Union Bank to facilitate e-payment Major Ports' capacity proposed to be nearly doubled in 12th Plan NMPT expects to handle more main line vessels from Africa No final decision on Ports Regulatory Authority Bill: Vasan Vizag Agriport to develop fertiliser berth at Visakhapatnam Port India 46th in global trade logistics performance: WB

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MAY 21, 2012
BNSF Railway increases Q1 profit by 16% The Omaha (USA)-based transport provider BNSF Railway, which owned by Berkshire Hathaway, reported a Q+/2012 net income of USD 789 million, almost 16% more than in the same period ... Asiana Airlines doubles Chongqing service Starting today (21 May), South Korean Asiana Airlines is offering two more flights per week to Chongqing, thus doubling its frequency between Seoul Incheon and the Central Chinese ... Bertin SRl and Loxx team up The German service provider Loxx recently began to collaborate with Bertin Srl (Italy) for shipments to and from Veneto (Italy). The backdrop to the partnership is the restructurin... New trailers for Gschwend Transport The Swiss transport provider Gschwend Transporte recently took delivery of a new single-axle cityliner semitrailer from Kriessner GK Grünenfelder AG. Gschwend, based in Oberreit, w... Spain's TCB Railway receives ISO 9001 quality management certification Spain-based TCB Railway, a rail freight company owned by Grup TCB, has been certified as compliant with the ISO 9001 standard for quality management. The international standard IS... Ipsen Industrial Packing inaugurates new export packing centre A new export packing centre for Ipsen Industrial Packing has been built in Bremen (Germany)'s industrial park. Ipsen, a medium-sized enterprise, officially inaugurated the building... Syphax started service to Turkey The new, privately-owned Tunisian Syphax Airlines started to serve Istanbul-Sabiha Gökcen airport on 19 May. The bi-weekly service that takes off from its hub Sfax (Tunisia) is the... Wim Bosman opens branch in Moscow The Dutch forwarding and logistics company Wim Bosman has further expanded its network in Russia by opening a new branch in Moscow. This branch is an addition to the current presen... Agility inaugurates new facility in Malaysia Logistics service provider Agility has opened a new facility in Penang (Malaysia) to meet growing demand for logistics services in the country. The new facility provides 6,000 sqm ... Thai's second Boeing B747-400 cargo freighter enters service Thai Airways International plc (Thai) has introduced its second Boeing B747-400 retrofitted cargo freighter. It is being operated by Thai Cargo Services. Thai sponsored Ken Theerad... Port of Rotterdam Q1 throughput up 3% The port of Rotterdam reported that its Q1/2012 throughput of 110 million t was 3% higher compared to the same period last year. (it) Maersk Line to increase rates on Latin American routes Denmark-based Maersk Line will increase its rates for USA and Mexico services to Brazil by USD 100 per 20ft, 40ft and 45ft container, while prices from Brazil to Central America an...

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MAY 21, 2012
Fairstar Heavy secures $247 million syndicated loan Greenpeace blocks bulker from leaving Brazil for U.S. with cargo... Rolls-Royce thrusters selected for three new Turkish Navy... Tidewater reports fourth quarter results and year end earnings... Former captain found guilty of dumping from Mercator Lines...

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MAY 21, 2012
Grays Harbor development group eyes Satsop Business Park changes Halibut Henry's Cafe now open at Bellingham Cruise Terminal Weather conditions put hold on Crowley tow of USS IOWA Schnitzer Steel predicts third quarter 2012 slowdown NYK hybrid turbocharger nets award of excellence

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MAY 21, 2012
China's iron-ore import price hits six-month low Steel mills redeliver cargo and dampen capesize demand Staying within the boundaries Flag states must not delegate all responsibility to class societies, says Isle of Man registry MLC Convention is an overwhelming task Classification societies gear up to implement MLC Convention Owners gear up for ship energy efficiency deadline Seven months to D-day, the race is on to certify more than 50,000 ships Shipdex online manual tool seeks Japanese backers System updates vessels' operating instructions UK Carnival chief hangs tough in choppy waters Bridge teams should be a democracy, says Dingle Supramax secondhand prices trending upward Vintage tonnage yet to join suit in uptick Fairstar lands $247m loan to fend off Dockwise advance Fresh cash covers outstanding payments for semi-submersibles Maersk may make further bond issues this year Move would overturn previous policy to complete only one sale of debt per year Turkey's autogas boom boosts small LPG carriers Subsidies mean that demand for smaller tonnage could prove short-lived Barnes quits American P&I Club to run US broking venture PL Ferrari and Frank Crystal join forces Legal challenge could delay Serco ferry takeover Rival bidder unhappy with Scottish Executive contract Plans for Abbot Point port expansion scaled back Six out of eight additional terminals scrapped Ferry operators fail to overturn Dover tariffs UPDATED: Trust port to press ahead with privatisation following inspector's report Scandlines downplays talk of sale of routes between Germany and Sweden Speculation over discussions with route partner Stena Line regarding sale of the Trelleborg-Rostock route Shipowners support Brussels' anti-piracy efforts Europe hints at role in setting standards for armed security Maritime security industry wants to shape IMO regulation Players say shipowners should fund the framework China's New Order Political transition sees the Chinese government's usual deft economic touch falter Knightsbridge takes Sanko to court US-listed tanker owner joins queue to sue Japanese shipowner in Baltimore Police hunt for ex-Vinalines chairman New Vietnam shipping scandal follows Vinashin convictions Marenave sees KG sell-out as chance to buy bargain ships Chief executive Tobias König says company is well positioned to benefit from coming changes Lloyd Fonds looks to full-year profit KG house to focus on existing funds 'Warfare at the waterfront' as demolition prices slip Cash buyers look to knock money off high-priced deals Save the reef Shipping has a duty to put the public's mind at rest about the safety of the Great Barrier reef, before the mood turns ugly Singapore beats Germany to top spot in logistics performance index Germans fall to fourth place in World Bank survey Vale may launch second floating storage centre for giant VLOCs Global marketing director names South Korea as possible location Gaurav Prem master found guilty in pollution case Taohim convicted on two charges of obstruction India denies bail to Enrica Lexie guards Kollam court cites flight risk for marines held on murder charge

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MAY 21, 2012
Work halted on Cai Mep container terminal VIETNAM has halted work on a deepsea box terminal in Cai Mep's port, Nguyen Thanh Tinh of operator Gemadept told Fairplay today Stena Bulk to spin off expanded LNG business STENA Bulk, the drybulk and tanker operator, said it plans to spin off its LNG unit and expand it as a separate company VLGC rates ease off THE VLGC spot market appears to be correcting itself from early May's surge Knightsbridge targets Sanko NASDAQ-listed Knightsbridge Tankers is the latest plaintiff to be awarded an attachment against the Sanko Steamship-owned Sanko Mineral Japan remains S&P top dog JAPAN'S sellers are dominating bulker S&P, accounting for half of reported newbuilding resales in the past week Fairstar signs for $247M loan facility FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport said today it has signed a $247M syndicated loan facility led by ING Bank Minsheng seeks IPO clearance in China MINSHENG Shipping has asked the Shanghai Stock Exchange for permission to proceed with an IPO PSA, Tianjin bolster ties PSA HAS said it has "strengthened ties" with Tianjin Port Group in line with development plans for hinterland investments in northeastern China Asians assail Panama plan to raise tolls ASIAN shipowners are opposing a proposal by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to raise tolls by 7.4-7.6% from 1 July Sale of arrested VLCC illuminates S&P picture SINGAPORE bunker trader Sentek Singapore has bought a Maroil-owned VLCC that had been under arrest in the city-state since 12 August last year Abbot Point port expansion cut back QUEENSLAND'S government confirmed today it has decided to cut back drastically on the Abbot Point coal port's expansion 3 sought after fatal sinking SEARCHERS are looking today for three crew members missing since a general cargo ship capsized and sank this weekend in the Ionian Sea, killing its captain Courage gains property stake TAIWAN'S bulker company Courage Marine said today it has secured a stake in a Shanghai property from a debtor whom it identified as Jason Chang Japan's yards dive to 3-year low ORDERS for Japan's struggling shipbuilders have dived to a three-year low since the new fiscal year began

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MAY 21, 2012
Diesel Prices Fall Below $4 a Gallon Diesel prices across the U.S. dropped below the $4 gallon mark, declining 4.8 cents in the week ending May 21... Tianjin Port Group, PSA International Agree to Develop Port China's Tianjin Port Group and Singapore-based global container terminal operator PSA International have signed an agreement to further develop Tianjin... Economists Forecast Slow Gains Through 2013 The National Association for Business Economics said its quarterly survey of economists foresees continued moderate growth through 2013 as the... Cargo Volume Falls at Hong Kong International Airport Cargo throughput at the world's largest freight airport fell 12.5 percent last month compared to March. Volume through Hong... Footwear Sales, Imports Tread Upward Footwear sales in the U.S. were up 7.9 percent in March, rising to a near-record $2.41 billion, just short of... Antwerp to Operate Dutch Rail Terminal The Antwerp Port Authority has joined a consortium to operate a new rail freight terminal across the border of the... Delaware Seeks to Expand Port of Wilmington Delaware officials are seeking a public-private partnership to expand the Port of Wilmington by developing a $500 million deepwater terminal... Eaton to Buy Irish-based Cooper Industries Industrial manufacturer Eaton is purchasing a global electrical equipment supplier in a bid to create a $21.5 billion power management... Savannah Container Throughput Dropped in April The volume of containers moving through the port of Savannah dropped by 4.2 percent in April from the same month... MSC Hikes Rates from Eastern Mediterranean to Chile Mediterranean Shipping Co. will put a general rate increase into effect next month on all westbound cargo shipped from the... Union Gives Canadian Pacific 72-Hour Strike Notice Just days after William Ackman, an activist investor, wrested control of Canadian Pacific Railroad, the honeymoon is already over. ... DHL Opens Distribution and Consolidation Center in Hong Kong DHL Express has opened a distribution and consolidation center in Hong Kong near to Hong Kong International Airport. ... Three Carriers Form West Africa-Europe VSA Evergreen Line, Hanjin Shipping and United Arab Shipping Co. are teaming up in a new vessel-sharing agreement that will launch... Trucking Safety on a Crash Course Two years after federal regulators launched the Compliance, Safety and Accountability initiative, the program is still incomplete, lacking a long-promised... XPO Logistics Itching to Grow XPO Logistics is willing to suffer some short-term pain in return for long-term gain, taking a first quarter loss of... High Transportation Costs Spark Intermodal Growth You'd be hard pressed to find a better barometer than intermodal traffic of the road ahead for U.S. shippers and... Centers of Excellence and Expertise Ease Imports Processing Few industries can match the repetitive practices of automobile importers. "We use the same carriers. We ship to the same... Euro-Crash Threatens Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharges Ocean carriers are walking a tightrope in the Asia-Europe trades as they prepare to raise freight rates for the fourth... LTL Carriers in It for the Long Haul The less-than-truckload landscape changed in the past couple of decades as mergers, acquisitions and company failures shifted market share. Traditionally... Easing of PTC Regulations Falls Short of Rail Hopes The Obama administration's loosening of restrictions on a costly crash-avoidance technology mandate this month did little to bring great joy... Legislators Pressed to Review Lacey Act Retailers, homebuilders and importers are urging Congress to take a fresh look at an environmental law that was amended four... Hopes Mount for National Freight Transportation Plan It's a sad state of affairs when the most anyone can hope for in the next surface transportation bill is... Active For-Hire Carriers Growing in Number Less sometimes is more, as QualifiedCarriers found when it delved into the Department of Transportation data on motor carriers. The... Motor Carriers Adapt to CSA Out on the road, where regulatory aspirations meet reality, the impact of the CSA initiative is easier to sense than... On Double-Brokered Loads: The Devil You Know - And Don't Know Q: I have a question on our liability for a double-brokered load. We brokered the load and, unbeknownst to...

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MAY 21, 2012
CI Awards 2012: beat the TUESDAY [May 22] cut-off Langh offers new design of steel carrying container Alaskartano (Finland)-based Langh Ship Cargo Solutions, which specialises in the design of equipment and systems for the shipment of heavy goods, including steel, ... South Africa scores well in latest World Bank logistics report The Washington (DC)-based World Bank's latest survey measuring a country's trading efficiency has seen South Africa register a significant improvement in its performance ... MISC still working out its liner pain Malaysian transport group MISC Berhad's operating profit for the first quarter was ravaged by exit costs from its liner business sector in which it called a final ... MOL's on time performance 'badly hit' by port congestion MOL's average on-time arrival performance for the first quarter of this year in the east-west trades has dropped compared to Q4 2011 as it has been knocked by port ... PSA inks new deal with Tianjin Singapore's PSA has signed a 'strategic co-operation framework agreement' with China's Tianjin Port Group [TPG] designed to develop further synergies between the ... Obama tells EU: focus on jobs and growth Speaking at a meeting of the G8 nations at Camp David, Maryland at the weekend, US President Barack Obama said that there was an 'emerging consensus' that European ... ICG's boxes drop 6% against austerity backcloth The number of containers transported by the Dublin-headquartered, Irish Continental Group's Eucon and Feederlink feeder and domestic services declined by 5.9% to ...

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MAY 21, 2012
TransAtlantic AHTS goes long Swedish offshore vessel about to break out of the spot game after penning Stena drillship support pact with Chevron Canada. Noble eyes ETA's frozen funds Hong Kong trader attempts to unthaw cash tied to Heidmar case after Emirates Trading fails to settle arbitration award. Evergreen lines up loop Taiwanese containership giant prepares to pair of 2,000 TEU vessels to work on Persian Gulf rotation. Tidewater tops forecasts Dean Taylor prepares to leave on a high note as New York-listed offshore giant sees earnings more than double. Shell locks in Frontline trio Time charter rates hold steady despite spot surge as tanker titan ties up series of two-year VLCC fixtures, brokers say. Braemar cuts bonuses Shrinking performance bonuses take a toll on the pay packets of Alan Marsh, James Kidwell and Quentin Soanes. Excel fixes duo Greek owner finds another year's work for two ships, with Iron Vassilis taking $3,000 per day pay cut. SinOceanic inks finance deal Jan Haakon Pettersen-led boxship owner wraps up expensive short-term package to finance costly newbuilding. ONGC under fire SCI and Greatship have a pop at charterer for booking elderly offshore vessels at rock-bottom rates. Ferrari links with Crystal Leading US insurance broker launches marine operation in partnership with top P&I specialist. Concern over Vietnamese ships Country's register says at least 20 vessels detained this year over safety issues. Fesco chiefs eye bonus Russian container line could pay 57% of 2011 profit to its directors. Hoegh LNG lands FPSO gig Sveinung Stohle-led company wins engineering study for floating liquefaction unit. Vale to build VLOC hub Brazilian mining giant may chose Korea for a second trans-shipment hub for its giant ore carriers.

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MAY 21, 2012
Taylor, helped drive Customs' AMS with liners, died Gary S. Taylor, who is credited with bringing the liner carrier perspective to U.S. Customs' development of the Automated Manifest System, died of cancer on May 12 in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 62. MSC ends Europe-Central America loop According to a notice on carrier's German Website, cargo can now reach its Cristobal hub (on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal) direct via its Europe-WCSA service, and can reach Puerto Limon via transshipment over Freeport, Bahamas. APS starts operations in Portland, Ore. PSA, Tianjin port ink expansion deal PSA said the agreement "forms the basis for both companies to seek further collaboration and expansion." The two entities already collaborate on port projects in China. MOL's on-time rate drops in 1Q The carrier said its performance in the first quarter was affected by Asian port congestion, particularly in Hong Kong, Yantian, Singapore, and Shanghai, and bad weather in Europe (as well as fog in Shanghai). DB Schenker taps new head of rail automotive Lawmaker claims retaliation against FMC staffers Hamlin confirmed to Oakland port board

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MAY 21, 2012
EU sulphur regulation compromise 'might fly' Confirmation of strict 2015 limit for ECAs on the cards; EU may move ahead of IMO on general 0.50% sulphur limit. Mixed price movements in Rotterdam, Hamburg Southern European markets also lack direction. Small price rises in Fujairah Players report low demand in Middle East hub. Bullish near term outlook for fuel oil Fuel oil 'probably the most interesting product' at present, says Barclays Capital commodities analyst. Oil below $100 expected to be short-lived Conference hears that supply buffers 'remain slim' and global demand robust despite high prices hurting demand in in OECD countries. Shipping caught by 'fatal combination' of falling rates and rising prices Hapag-Lloyd CEO says rates rises will bring prices and costs 'back into harmony'. BP committed to continue deepwater oil projects After spending $22 billion in wake of Deepwater Horizon disaster, BP says it 'cannot walk away' from deepwater oil projects. Hydrogen powered vessel to start commercial operations 'Large tankers could be hydrogen powered in 20 or 30 years,' says fuel cell designer. Fuel additive performance claims verified by LR Product designed to treat many of the quality issues commonly associated with modern marine distillate fuels. Price movements lack direction in key Asian ports Good avails in Asian ports on Monday. Fuel homogenisers can lower vessel operating costs, says maker Producer of CD92 homogeniser claims it can recover up to 80% of sludge content for use as bunkers. Asia new 'large market' for LNG use Industry executive suggests existing LNG terminals can be refurbished to enable bunkering operations. Hambantota bunkering facility to be comissioned 'shortly' SLPA 'vigorously campaigning' to use Hambantota as transshipment hub for vehicles. Investors urged to 'increase exposure' to Aegean shares Aegean has potential to show improved volumes on the back of recent stronger tanker market activity, says Dahlman Rose. Gulf Petrochem plans to expand bunker ops at UAE ports Expansion would meet 'growing requirements' of clients, says Group CEO.

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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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