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BRIEFS

April 23, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates slip to US$1,708/TEU, but advance to $2,415/FEU for USWC US export boom continues unabated as wide range of shipments soar Port of Chongqing's first quarter box volume up 21.2pc to 179,200 TEU Tacoma first quarter box volume rises 3.1pc as Seattle declines 5pc Hapag to start Russia Express from Bremerhaven via Poland Baltic region Singapore's 6,606-TEU Kota Carum PIL ship docks at Aden box terminal Savannah's March box volume up 8.3pc, breaks record set in April, 2011 Marseilles-Fos quarterly container volume increases 26pc to 260,000 TEU INTTRA's Ocean Freight Standards Advisory Board (SAB) to expand 25pc OBI Poland awards warehousing and distribution to Kuehne + Nagel PPG to take part in exhibitions to highlight member services Ecuador's Petroamazonas renews CEVA to supply drilling operations Gefco Romania reports 30pc revenue surge despite uncertain economy Hactl to establish first IATA-Authorised Training Centre in Hong Kong European airlines want US to accept EU air cargo security as sufficient Lufthansa Cargo Charter reaches out for more United States markets Swissport licensed as ground handler at Moroccan international airports

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CMA CGM announces reshuffling of its India/Middle East-East Africa service ICS supports IMO agreement on LLMC increases INTTRAs Ocean Freight Standards Advisory Board announces 25 pc growth in membership Panamax rates surge the most since May 09 Shipping not properly prepared for uncomfortable bank meetings Survey highlights woes of seafarers facing criminal charges Vasan accepts delivery of DCI dredger during Netherlands visit India is Dubais top trading partner India proposes working group for BRICS bank India, Russia may trade in local currencies Iran buys Indian soyameal at record prices VCT aiming at half a million TEUs throughput in phased manner Allcargo CFS, Mundra organises free health check-up Indev Groups Panvel CFS inaugurated Manoj Kumar Singh takes charge as RGM, CONCOR Central Region Exporters data to be posted directly on DGFT site Forex reserves inch to $293.141 bn Govt to decide sugar exports mechanism soon: Thomas Khullar not in favour of new cotton export registrations Trade deficit hits all-time high $ 185 bn Adi Godrej is CIIs new President Its not all gloom & doom out there CEE readying for membership conference Project cargo network delivers member services

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APRIL 20, 2012
Panama Canal plans toll increases Jumbo Shipping orders second K-class ship at Brodosplit LR publishes rules for stern-first ice-class ships Wärtsilä reports increase in order intake Contract signed for first Chinese-built engine of MAN B&W...

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APRIL 20, 2012
Study finds few industrial sites available to Portland businesses DOT wants American companies to build new passenger rail cars Coast Guard Base Seattle holds command change ceremony Port of Newport calling for qualified economic consulting firms Rail association reports drop in carload numbers for March

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APRIL 20, 2012
LR1 product tanker earnings hit 2012 high Increased Japanese and South Korean product output boosts vessel demand Iskenderun box terminal poised to open for business Division of Ankara-based Limak hopes to receive first boxship next month Partners target UK port development HR Wallingford and UKPA to pursue projects at home and abroad Mergers and acquisitions set to increase, says KPMG 'Promising' start to 2012 with deals worth $19.7bn during first quarter CMB bottom line boosted by sales of Fortescue and Clarksons shares First-quarter results of Bocimar parent company post huge jump on capital gains G4S appoints Ewence head of maritime security Former Nato anti-piracy chief slams falling numbers of naval forces One master in four has faced criminal charges More than 80% of seafarers complain of unfair treatment KG industry divided over its future After 2011 marked an 18-year low in attracting cash for shipping investments, fund issuers question whether there really can be a return to business as usual High slippage levels offer hope for struggling tanker owners Owners make efforts to delay deliveries into an already bloated global fleet Do not take bunkers lightly Standard P&I Club guide is packed with vital information on refuelling Gap between panamax and capesize rates hits 10-month record Increased Atlantic loading creates fixture boom for smaller bulkers Interest stirring in boxship feeder newbuildings Ageing fleet in need of replacement StealthGas inks new charters for smaller LPG carriers Prospects strengthen for small and coastal tonnage Police raid HSH Nordbank offices Ship finance firm investigated after Turkish deal sours PSAI goes solo at Mumbai JNPT Local partner pulls out of fourth box terminal project Costa Concordia salvage contract to be awarded this weekend Insiders tip Titan hot favourite Scandlines cuts shore-based jobs At least 110 staff to be made redundant by 2015 Capesize market struggles to recover Rates flat as debate over China demand continues CF Sharp denies Iranian links Boss says Philippines firm unconnected to Singapore unit named on EU sanctions list Los Angeles aims to protect discretionary cargo in five-year plan Port prepares for greater competition after Panama Canal enlarged Buenos Aires bungles Argentina's wrong-headed nationalisation of YPF is bad for trade and shipping Ningbo Port Co posts 12.2% rise in net profits China's second largest port complex continues to see double-digit growth Whiter than white Arctic ventures need regulation as well as investment Wärtsilä rides the storm Sales slow but order intake recovers Standard & Poor's downgrades FSL Move follows termination of charter contracts with BLT and Torm, exposing vessels to spot market Italy pays $200,000 to families of dead Indian fishermen Kerala High Court settles compensation suit despite pending criminal proceedings IMO extends liability limits for shipowners Loss of life liability increases by $1m Nanjing Tanker first-quarter losses triple Weak rates and high fuel costs plague Shanghai-listed firm Cosco Singapore wins $220m drill barges order Two units for Energy Drilling to be built at China subsidiary Cosco Shipyard

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APRIL 20, 2012
Nord LB lifts ship finance profits HIGHER net interest margins boosted ship finance earnings at state bank Nord LB last year, despite growing turmoil in its existing loan portfolio United sells barge fleet FLORIDA'S United Maritime has sold its inland barge division to Ingram for $222M, the company has confirmed Royal Carib trims outlook NYSE-listed Royal Caribbean reduced its 2012 earnings forecast today despite signs that Costa Concordia fallout is waning Soft VLCC market "in hands of charterers" Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have fallen sharply this week and an oversupply of tonnage in the Arabian Gulf is likely to ensure that the rates will continue to soften, analyst and broker sources say Wartsila interims dip, full year forecast stands WARTSILA has reported a slight fall in 1Q12 profit, but the management repeated an earlier forecast that net sales would rise slightly this year Asciano settles wage deal AUSTRALIAN port operator Asciano announced a final agreement yesterday on wages and conditions for container terminal workers, after almost 20 months of negotiations and strikes

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APRIL 20, 2012
YRC Worldwide Asks Lenders for Leeway Trucking giant YRC Worldwide is asking its lenders to renegotiate the credit agreement that paved the way for its $500... Vulnerability: Trade Security in the Cloud A panel at the 7th Annual Homeland Security Law Institute event in March raised the specter of an international hacking... CKYH Alliance Making Virginia Last Port Call The Port of Virginia is gaining a last-out port call as a result of the CKYH alliance's decision to upgrade... Charleston Container Volume Jumps in March Container volume in the Port of Charleston rose 12 percent in year-over-year in March, the strongest month for containerized traffic... Yum! Brands, McDonald's See Earnings Spike A continuing Chinese love affair with American fast food is translating into solid earnings for Yum! Brands and McDonald's. ... Hub Group Intermodal Volume Up 15 Percent Intermodal, logistics operator revenue jumps 52 percent to $740 million Hub Group reported a 15 percent increase in intermodal... Cargo Thieves Increasingly Sophisticated, Expert Warns An expert in cargo theft advised warehouse operators and motor carriers to spare no expense when it comes to securing... CP Quadruples Profit Amid Proxy Fight Canadian Pacific Railway in the first quarter quadrupled its profit and improved its operating ratio, a key measure of profitability,... Kraft, Kellogg Sue Sea Star, Crowley Sea Star Line, Crowley Liner Services and their parent companies have been hit with a second civil antitrust lawsuit by... CSAV Raises India-Europe Freight Rates Chilean container carrier CSAV will impose a general rate increase on westbound trade from the Indian Subcontinent to North Europe... Big Ships to Foster Change at West Coast Ports The March 16 arrival of the massive ship Fabiola at the Port of Long Beach serves as a wake-up call... On East Coast Ports: Big Apple Bites Back Last week I was asked to offer a competitive assessment of the Port of New York and New Jersey for... ILWU Clerical Workers to Negotiate, With Bonus The union representing 600 office workers at shipping lines and marine terminals in Southern California surprised employers, in a pleasant... India's Trade Deficit Hits Record $185 Billion India's trade deficit soared to $185 billion in fiscal 2011-12 as a 32.1 percent jump in imports outpaced a 21... Commentary: When Double-Brokering Doubles the Hassle Q: My wife and I own a small freight brokerage and had a situation come up recently that I need...

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APRIL 20, 2012
CMA CGM and Emirates to link up on Middle East/East Africa trade CMA CGM and Emirates Shipping Line have agreed to work together in the trade between South Asia/Middle East and East Africa. A new schedule encompassing two fixed ... Evergreen upgrades its Libya link Further signs that the Libyan economy is recovering and reconstruction projects picking up can be seen from Evergreen's decision to raise the frequency of its shuttle ... Ust Luga gets direct rail route to Moscow Newly opened Ust Luga Container Terminal (ULCT) says that its rail service to Moscow is now more competitive than those available from St Petersburg. The rail route ... Evergreen to launch new Malaysia-Indonesia loop Taipei-headquartered Evergreen Line is expanding its feeder network over the southern Malaysian port of Port Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) by starting a new link to/from ... Port Manatee's box boost The west coast Florida port of Port Manatee will see its container-handling capacity boosted within the next 18 months following a deal recently concluded between ... South African wines tap into new markets In its latest report, Wines of South Africa (Wines SA) - an association whose main role is to promote the export of the country's wines - has highlighted the strong ... Who won the freight rate war? Given that ocean carriers appear to have resolved their market share differences, SeaIntel Maritime Analysis feels it appropriate to ask: Who won the war? Its latest ...

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APRIL 20, 2012
Perfection eludes TEN Company ends tough week unable to match $6.50 pricing of heavily discounted shares offering. Shorts savage OSG Shares of New York tanker company reach a new high, and not in a good way. Transatlantic's costs drive Swedish ro-ro owner starts extensive review of operations to halt three years of losses at industrial shipping unit. Stealthgas seals 10 charters Harry Vafias-led tanker owner ties up a raft of vessels on bareboat deals. RCCL down in the first But the effect of the Costa Concordia tragedy will be shortlived, says Fain. No surprises from ACM Johnny Plumbe-led broker's annual profit to be in line with market expectations, but still constrained by weak rates. Coscol clobbered Chinese group's heavy-lift unit sees three-month profit drop 98%. Minute's silence for Moller Thousands asked to observe mark of respect for Danish shipping magnate prior to funeral service on Saturday Cargoship leaks oil in Turkey Up to 35 tonnes of fuel spill from Wagenborg's Amstelborg following storm at Gemlik. One killed in yard blast Three other workers injured in explosion on tug at Singapore plant. Rina edges up earnings Ugo Salerno-led class society improves annual profit as revenue increases 21%. Nobu's animal instinct Eccentric shipowner's latest brainwave involves converting VLOCs into giant FSRUs - dubbed turtles. NYK sounds profit alarm Japanese giant says full-year numbers likely to be grim but predicts a return to profit in 2012. Ambulance chasing Why lawyers are licking their lips in the downturn, and Maersk says farewell to Mr Denmark.

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APRIL 20, 2012
Valero refinery in SF gets FTZ status CUSTOMS Info offers mobile app to forwarders ILA should learn from ILWU, port official says Maersk resumes Europe-to-Asia bookings UMG sells United Barge Line US Airways moves to merge with American Expeditors: Air freight customers shipping less Port of LA approves new 5-year plan LeanLogistics opens French office ITC hammers UAE on nails

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APRIL 20, 2012
Guide detailing ECA compliance launched Publication provides decision support reference guide on the accepted methods to ensure ECA compliance, and onboard guide to ECA zones, fuel switching, as well as reporting compliance. Bunker prices mixed as week ends Players told Bunkerworld demand was strong on Friday. ESPO hosts LNG bunkering workshop 'Ports can break the 'chicken and egg' dilemma regarding the provision of LNG fuel by adopting a pro-active policy, but on the regulatory level a chicken and egg situation still exists.' ABS announces structural changes ABS Vice President transfers to London to assume role of President and COO of European Division. ICS applauds IMO's increase of limits of liability 'We hope that the increases will help ensure that the principle of limitation of liability will be maintained,'says ICS Secretary General. Remembering one of Bunkerworld's founders Carsten Boe, who along with his son Mikal Boe launched Bunkerworld in 1997, has passed away. Royal Carribean releases first quarter financials Company has included $232 million and $923 million of fuel expense in its Q2 2012 and full year 2012 guidance, respectively. IFO prices fall in Rotterdam Prices firm in South European ports. Prices ease slightly in Middle East hub No bunker activity in Suez. UK: Air pollution blamed for 13,000 premature deaths annually Study attributes 14% of total to emissions from shipping and aviation, but says cars and trucks pose greatest health risk. Ship power provider sees focus on fuel efficiency Interest for gas fuelled vessels has increased 'also in segments that have not previously been powered by gas'. Bunker prices end week soft Demand mostly average across key Asian ports on Friday. Conference hears call for more ECAs Shipping industry's 'marginal profitability' does not give it the right pollute. US barge operator expands fleet with acquisition Acquisition of barge transportation firm will add up to 667 marine vessels to Ingram Barge Company's fleet. Indian refiner offers May-loading HSFO cargo More fuel oil supplies from India expected to be made available in the coming weeks. Credit managers are 'ruling the market' The 'threat of bad debt is on everybody's mind', Chemoil director tells conference. Shipping firms to face more 'uncomfortable' bank meetings Better for shipping companies to seek their banks' help prior to an expected default, says Moore Stephens. Slow steaming could help strengthen dry bulk markets Dry bulk market will remain volatile for a 'prolonged period of time', says Bocimar.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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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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