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BRIEFS

June 22, 2012

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APL increases westbound Asia-Europe rate US$500 per TEU from July 1 Hapag-Lloyd halts cargo bookings to Riyadh due to Dammam congestion Portland dockers, management sue Manila's ICTSI over union jurisdiction Ports America buys 10pc stake in Taiwan's KMCT for US$45 million Shippers resist, but liners and unions say box weigh-ins an IMO must Oakland port, janitorial-security union at impasse, mediator sought Inbound Logistics' survey reveals logistics IT industry growth Kuehne + Nagel handles production supply at Hungarian Mercedes-Benz plant ICTSI Croatia to spend US$22.2 million to handle more traffic in 2012 Wrist chandlers profit rises 45pc to US$6.39 million, sales up 20pc CEVA to handle spare parts logistics operations for Carraro Drive Tech CaroTrans opens new European hub office in Le Havre after Seattle opening Worldwide Flight Services to take over Aviapartner in planned merger China Southern's cargo volume rises 13.1pc in May to 104,200 tonnes Air India's unions plead with aviation minister to intervene to end strike Changi Airport's cargo volumes slide in May, while passenger numbers rise

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JUNE 21, 2012
Despite Asia-Europe rates going south, idle tonnage on the decline Gujarat Junction 2012 to pack in more on Nov. 6, 7 at Ahmedabad Malaysia looking at barter deal with India on wheat, rice PEC issues tender for import of RBD palmolein Adani Hazira Container Terminal set to roll on August 1 US East Coast port strike threat sees shippers making contingency plans DGFT to ring in changes in FTPs deemed export benefits Govt to relax SEZ land norms soon INR touches near record low, recovers to INR 56.43 per dollar SBI to slash loan rates by 25-50 bps for exporters Global coffee export earnings jump to $ 24.3 bn in 2011: ICO

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JUNE 21, 2012
SBB switching to renewable energy for its trains The Swiss national railway SBB will use 100% renewable energy for its trains from 2025. Around 75% of the energy that is used today already comes from renewable sources. The rail s... Cathay Pacific suffers significant drop in May cargo and mail tonnage Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific and Dragonair carried 123,403 t of cargo and mail in May this year, a drop of 10.6% compared to May 2011. The cargo and mail load factor was down by 5.9 ... Arkansas Best to acquire Panther Expedited Services Arkansas Best, headquartered in Fort Smith AR (USA), has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Panther Expedited Services, based in Seville OH. The transaction value is ap... Mercedes Benz launches new commercial vehicle line The German vehicle manufacturer Mecedes-Benz plans to start selling its heavy-duty short radius Antos trucks in September. The truck series will be powered by BlueEfficiency Euro 6... CIT Rail renewing fleet The US leasing company CIT rail, headquartered in Chicago IL, has ordered 3,500 new wagons, including new oil and gas tank wagons from a range of manufacturers. The railcars ... Iberia carries fish eagle chicks The Iberia flight IB3551 which left Berlin at 13:14 and landed in Madrid at 16:14 on 14 June was carrying some very special passengers: 18 fish eagle chicks which flew on with Iber... APM Terminals concludes agreement with Ningbo Port Group Leading executives from the Ningbo Port Group and APM Terminals recently signed a major agreement in Copenhagen. The new pact reflects a 75%/25% (Ningbo Port Group/APM Terminals) s... Fraport's executive board enlarged The supervisory board of the German airport operator Fraport AG has selected Michael Müller as the executive board member for labour relations. He succeeds Herbert Mai, who is due ... David Bermingham to head Swissport Cargo in UK Swissport International appointed David Bermingham as its new CEO Cargo for the United Kingdom, effective 20 June. At an earlier stage in his career Bermingham spent 17 years with ... ACG Air Cargo Germany outsources pallet management to Chep Aerospace Solutions ACG Air Cargo Germany (ACG), a freight carrier based at Frankfurt-Hahn airport (Germany) and part-owned by the Russian Volga-Dnepr Group, has selected Chep Aerospace Solutions to s... Hoyer recruits new managers from own workforce Hoyer, a global logistics specialist based in Hamburg (Germany), is to fill three important posts with members of its own staff. As of 1 August Tom Krützfeldt will become operation... Rhenus boosts sales in Switzerland Rhenus Alpina AG was highly successful in its last business year. The Rhenus enterprises in Switzerland boosted 2011 sales to CHF 268 million from CHF 258 million in 2010. The Swis... Wincanton announces contract renewal with Dairy Crest in UK The UK logistics service provider Wincanton has won a three-year, GBP 60 million contract renewal with Dairy Crest, to provide milk collection and delivery throughout the UK. The r...

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JUNE 21, 2012
W&O expands its Canada presence Concordia Maritime orders two 50,000 dwt chemical parcel tankers... Bourbon gets EUR 420 million financing to fund newbuilding... Polarcus takes delivery of seventh seismic vessel Island Offshore takes delivery of LNG fueled PSV Pirates attack LNG carrier

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JUNE 21, 2012
Spirit Airlines begins Portland to Dallas flights Top Ships inks charter deal for geared bulk vessel EVIAN Pair of government web sites offer employment help for veterans New service set to call Port of Tacoma terminal Maersk Line Triple-E ships join sustainable solutions list

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JUNE 21, 2012
Bourbon stays buoyant despite sliding oil price Offshore vessel firm says offshore investors are not spooked yet Piracy hits an all-time low, but why? Should naval forces or armed guards take credit for fewer successful attacks? The great LNG carrier ordering debate Unlike many of his rivals, NYK's Steimler is relaxed about future tonnage supply Costner, the crown prince and cleaning up spilt crude This week, oil-industry pundits' thoughts have taken a very strange turn Offshore and energy shipping faces piracy threat off east Africa Oil companies will spare no expense to protect offshore assets All eyes on South American LNG imports Argentina, Chile and Brazil want to buy more liquefied natural gas Russia mulls part sale of Sovcomflot Industry sources think timetable not realistic Boxships reactivate as rates harden Fall in idle fleet since March reflects improved market demand Zim reports post-election uptick in trade enquiries for Greece Israeli line marks 50 years in the market by offering added value Vale urges China to lift valemax ban EXCLUSIVE: Country's ports and steel mills can only benefit from giant tonnage Atalanta has been a success, Foreign Office maintains Antipiracy mission has reduced number of attacks Mousouroulis appointed Greek shipping minister Industry has pushed for return of standalone ministry to strengthen its hand Crisis for US and European refineries is an opportunity for product tankers Asian super-refineries will increase earning days for shipowners Concordia Maritime orders two chemical tankers Guangzhou Shipbuilding International to deliver tonnage in 2014 and 2015 Transatlantic gasoline trade slips further Figures for first quarter of 2012 show US gasoline imports down 14% Gas getting hotter The amount of LNG that is going to be produced is finite, and will only require a finite number of ships Jiangsu orders four supramaxes Company beefs up 2014 supramax orderbook by nearly 50% Supramax crash fails to materialise Discounts still offered for forward loading TopShips fails to sell last bulker Market value half the size of outstanding loan on supramax Fredriksen completes plan to pump $1bn of drilling profits into shipping Money from Seadrill shares sale will help Frontline 2012 to be a leading commodity shipping company in three years Hamburg port companies hit back at eco lobby lawsuit Green groups launch legal moves to halt Elbe dredging Europe's freight forwarders face squeeze on margins Rapid rise in sea freight rates to step up pressure, says HSBC report Bourbon lands $530m for new offshore vessels Loan part of company's strategy to invest $2bn in fleet expansion Japan to provide sovereign cover for Iran crude imports India owners want their government to follow suit Russia confirms Alaed cargo bound for Syria Admits to sending refurbished helicopters as Femco denies having picked up cargo Greener ship recycling Why governments must drive local change to make ship recycling more green Brussels launches fresh business survey in drive for ports policy European Commission seeks feedback on quality of EU port services, the port system's efficiency and transparency of port organisation Nam Cheong on track to win $130m offshore order Malaysia-based company to build up to eight platform supply vessels for Bumi Armada African fishermen protecting nets mistaken for pirate 'swarms' States and security firms are scare-mongering, claims Risk Intelligence Banks' reluctance to own ships will prevent wave of bankruptcies Lenders extend extra help to certain owners but not to others, Marine Money conference told

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JUNE 21, 2012
Eagle Bulk clinches debt deal AN RBS-led syndicate will take an ownership stake in Sophocles Zoullas-led Eagle Bulk as part of a comprehensive debt restructuring deal Italy warned on ferry contracts ITALY today told by the European Commission to open up public service ferry contracts to non-Italian shipping companies in line with EU competition rules or risk prosecution by the EU Court of Justice Italian ports to be self-financing ITALY has approved an infrastructure decree permitting Italy's state-owned ports to be self-financing by conceding them 1% of VAT receipts plus any excise they derive from their own import and export operations Prestige trial date set A TRIAL date for the Prestige disaster which saw the ill-fated tanker break apart and spill 70,000 tonnes of heavy fuel off Spain's northwest coast has been set Ningbo scraps bulker NINGBO Marine today announced it has sold bulker Mingzhou 28 to Zhejiang Hongjing Shipbreaking for RMB28 Gazprom predicts higher gas exports GAZPROM expects its natural gas exports to reach 222bcm by the end of the year, countering forecasts of increasing market shares for shale gas and LNG Many migrants feared dead in capsizing MANY people are missing today after a boat suspected to have been carrying up to 200 migrants capsized off the coast of Indonesia, Reuters reported Freeseas 'too small' for China financiers SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang has told analysts that it could not help Greek ship owner FreeSeas obtain loans from Chinese banks as the company is "too small" Hemen continues Seadrill share buyback HEMEN Holding, indirectly controlled by shipping magnate John Fredriksen, has continued buying back shares in listed drill ship and rig operator Seadrill 'No proof' of pirate swarming THERE is no proof that so-called "pirate swarming" attacks exist, a maritime risk analyst told Fairplay today Capes see first rise in a month CAPESIZE rates have risen for the first time in over a month Bourbon nets finance deal FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon has netted a multimillion euro financing deal, the company announced today Bumper output hits China coal imports HIGH domestic steam coal production and stockpiles could mean that China may only whet its import appetite in July Ship split months after running aground A CAMBODIAN cargo ship has split in two northwest of the Philippines, just months after running aground in the same area, Fairplay was told today

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JUNE 21, 2012
Yildirim to Buy Another 10 Percent of CMA CGM Turkey's Yildirim Group intends to exercise its option to buy another 10 percent stake in CMA CGM, which will bring... Baltimore Gets Four Super-Post-Panamax Cranes Four super-post-Panamax cranes have been delivered to Baltimore's Seagirt Marine Terminal, where they are scheduled to begin operation... Farm Bill Study of Captive Rail Shippers Passes Senate The pricing complaints of captive agriculture shippers, or railroad customers dependent on a single carrier, could gain a wider audience... Intermodal Volume Climbs For Second Straight Week Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 16 rose on a week-to-week basis for the second... Congress Close to Agreement on Transport Bill, Boxer, Mica Say Congress is getting closer to reaching an agreement over the surface transportation bill and aims to reach an accord by... YRC Carrier Holland to Hire 450 Truck Drivers YRC Worldwide regional carrier Holland plans to hire 450 truck drivers to meet rising shipper demand for next-day less-than-truckload service.... Commerce Chief Bryson Resigns, Cites Health Reasons Commerce Department Secretary John Bryson on Thursday resigned, citing health reasons that resulted in him causing two traffic accidents in... UPS to Kick Start $6.6 Billion TNT Express Takeover Offer United Parcel Service launches its 5.16 billion euro ($6.6 billion) cash bid for Dutch rival TNT Express Friday in a... Air France-KLM Plans Major Layoffs by 2013 Air France-KLM outlined plans to lay off more than 5,000 of its French work force by the end of 2013... 3M to Expand Electronic Tolling Business Manufacturer 3M agreed to acquire Federal Signal Technologies Group, a unit of Federal Signal focused on electronic tolling technologies, for... Hapag-Lloyd Suspends Trans-Atlantic Service Hapag-Lloyd is suspending its weekly Atlantic Express Shuttle service between New York, Antwerp and Hamburg until further notice "due to... Judge to Hear Portland ILWU Case Friday A federal judge will hear arguments Friday on a National Labor Relations Board request for a court order prohibiting the... Calif. Freight Industry's Lobbying Efforts Criticized California's goods movement industry has been conspicuously absent when it comes to lobbying efforts in Sacramento and Washington, so ports... Kuehne + Nagel Opens Distribution Center in Hong Kong Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new distribution and storage facility in Hong Kong. The Switzerland-based forwarder said the... Maersk to Hike Rates in Latin America Trades Maersk Line will impose a general rate increase on trades from Latin America to the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle...

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JUNE 21, 2012
3,000-up for CI's LinkedIn Finland on a high Finland rose to third place in the World Bank's recent survey of trade logistics performance. Singapore took first place, and Hong Kong came in second. Commenting ... Partnerships needed to boost port productivity Ross Clarke, APM Terminals' (APM T) head of design and innovation, has stressed that terminal operators, shipping lines and their customers must work ... ESPO welcomes EC investigation The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has welcomed the European Commission's investigation of EU port efficiency. This was launched yesterday via a business ... Hapag-Lloyd suspends Riyadh bookings and imposes ORS Hapag-Lloyd has temporarily stopped accepting cargo for Riyadh via Dammam and imposed an operational recovery surcharge (ORS) on all import and export cargo moving ... Ports America invests in Yang Ming's Kaohsiung Terminal Ports America International Holdings - an affiliate of Ports America Group - is to 'extend' its 'global reach of services' by investing in 'valued customer' ocean ... Ocean carriers launch Asia-Europe offensive Ocean carriers appear to be having second thoughts about stepping back from further freight rate increases in the tradelane from Asia to Europe. Following Maersk's ... Disappointing US truck index, but fuel price decrease good news for retail The American Trucking Associations' [ATA] for-hire truck tonnage index fell by 0.7% in May, after declining by 1.1% the month before, reflecting, according to its ... FESCO sold to Summa Group It has been confirmed that Russia's Summa Group, previously known as Summa Capital Investment Group, has acquired the Industrial Investors Company's controlling ...

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JUNE 21, 2012
Yildirim expects call from CMA France's CMA CGM likely to render summertime decision on whether it wants more of Turkish investor's money. Eagle soars on bank deal RBS debt pact devours bankruptcy risk to send the Nasdaq-listed owner's shares into overdrive. Shell swallows SCF newbuilds Oil major takes in two LNG carriers from Russian tanker owner on period deals. Bibby boasts record profit Offshore ships drive best-ever annual operating performance for Liverpool-based owner. NewLead swings debt axe Piraeus Bank agrees to take on shares in struggling owner after twin tanker sale fails to cover loan payback. Concordia takes tanker punt Stena partner goes ahead with two new fuel-efficient chemical carrier newbuildings at GSI in China. Prestige goes to trial Spanish court to open mammoth EUR 1.26bn damages hearing in October following 2002 tanker sinking. Orders trump sales fears OCBC says string of fresh contracts and not concerns over share sale should influence STX OSV investors. HMM goes big on bonds Korean owner planning to sell debt worth $286m after racking up $177m first-quarter loss. Tops seals Evian charter Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner finds charter work for final bulker thought to have been sold. Zim gets another $25m Ofer-controlled Israel Corporation pumps more cash into loss-making container line through share purchase. Pirates hit MOL LNG carrier Japanese owner's LNG Aries hit three times during attack off Oman yesterday. Arms suit hits Heidmar Tanker operator sued by two engineers unhappy at the lack of armed guards on vessel when it was hijacked. Dockwise does the business Dutch heavy-lift player locked in Fairstar takeover battle adds $85m to contract backlog. Plea for Royal Grace Indian relatives still in the dark about fate of crew on board hijacked Dubai tanker. Bourbon seals fresh funds Expansion minded French shipowner has raised EUR420m in new loans from domestic and foreign banks.

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JUNE 21, 2012
Senate rejects sugar reform amendment Proposed MAP changes shot down Feds provide $10 million to help unsnarl Chicago rails A TIGER grant will complete a funding package for local projects in the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) program to ease congestion on freight, Amtrak, and Metra commuter railroads. European shippers: Container weighing a 'false remedy' The European Shippers Council (ESC) said a proposal by several countries and large trade groups to more strictly regulate container weights is "the wrong remedy for the container transport safety issues the sector is dealing with." Vessel emission rules meeting set for Tacoma NEWSFLASH: Bryson departs Commerce, Trottenberg to get DOT promotion President Obama has accepted the resignation of Commerce Secretary John Bryson after 10 days on medical leave for a seizure suffered in the Los Angeles area, the White House said in a statement Thursday. UPS releases details of TNT offer The combination of the two express carriers will create a $60 billion company and give UPS greater access to the European market, which has been difficult to penetrate because of the home advantage of TNT and Deutche Post's DHL. Lawmakers talk ports with LaHood Hapag-Lloyd suspends one transatlantic string The German line will end its Atlantic Express Shuttle (AES) service "due to the current market situation" until further notice. The service was operated between three ports with three ships. Chinese all-cargo airline shutters CMA CGM replaces Asia-Europe fee with rate hike Wells Fargo starts coverage on Matson Progress lauded on transatlantic trade talks Cook heads finance at Port Everglades Direct ChassisLink names 2 to board

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JUNE 21, 2012
Fujiarah prices fall for fourth consecutive day Suez market rumoured to have 'run dry'. European markets soften Hamburg market 'very quiet'. Russian domestic supplier takes delivery of bunker tanker RN Polaris will operate in St. Petersburg, Ust-Luga and other parts of the Gulf of Finland. Fuel oil stocks at four-week low Arbitrage volumes expected to remain weak. 'Slow progress' in opening Chinese market to new players 'Central government is still studying the plan and formulating the rules.' Bunker markets softening in Asian ports Players report 'good avails' on Thursday. Adam Dupré, Chairman, Petromedia Group (1950-2012) Adam Dupré was one of the world's most experienced figures in the field of maritime credit. Canadian shipping firm orders fuel efficient bulk carriers Order for two new gearless bulk vessels placed with Yangfan Shipyard in China. Fuel monitoring solution gets satellite service upgrade IsatData Pro offers a 'significant increase' in payload capacity compared to other satellite systems. Cruise line to install fuel treatment system on two vessels IPCO Power claims its FID can improve fuel efficiency while reducing harmful emissions. LPG supplier enters Hong Kong bunker market NewOcean Petroleum Company Limited also 'interested' in applying for bonded bunker license in China. Tanker rate forecast raised on higher utilisation rates Slow steaming reduces downside risks in tanker market, says DNB Bank.

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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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