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BRIEFS

April 26, 2012

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Cosco to add transpacific loop via Wan Hai and 'K' Line slots purchase Cosco's Piraeus first quarter volume increases 146pc to 504,000 TEU Evergreen increases Libya shuttle to weekly, with second 1,000-TEUer Shandong's Yantai port first quarter cargo volume increases 8.6 per cent Threat piracy for seafarers troubling, declares Asian Shipowners Forum Jeddah's Red Sea Gateway Terminal opens as volumes show steady growth Industry needs to innovate to meet challenges ahead - Singapore minister Malaysian forwarders sign with Aktiv Aspac and Multi-Purpose Insurans CMA CGM, Emirates to provide two weekly Mideast to east Africa loops Indonesia to invest US$2.47 billion to boost port's to 18 million TEU Insurer to publish warnings against slipping, tripping and falling at sea China's air cargo volume slides 6.1pc in March on weak global demand Forward Air profits increase 30pc in first quarter to US$10.3 million Indianapolis airport seeks cargo tenant for US Postal Service facility

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Bill to prosecute pirates introduced in LS Angré Port inaugurated G. K. Vasan visits Antwerp Port MbPT to beef up security system Work on Panama Canal expansion seen behind schedule Agriculture Minister pushes for additional exports Cotton yarn exports surge 15 pc in FY12 Govt may permit more sugar exports due to higher output Govt move puts off FIIs from investing in long-term debt RBI has done nothing to boost exports: Fieo Textile industry seeks FTA with Pakistan

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APRIL 25, 2012
Kögel creates more than 100 jobs The trailer manufacturer Kögel, headquartered in Burtenbach (Germany) has created more than 100 jobs since 2009. The company now has around 600 employees at the Burtenbach location... SBB Cargo invests in intermodal transport sector in Ticino Switzerland's railfreight service provider SBB Cargo has phased in a new terminal in Cadenazzo, canton Ticino. The facility has four sets of tracks, each 220 m long, and mobile han... Pema continues to set records Pema, a commercial vehicle lessor based in Germany, is still chalking up success after setting new records in 2010 and 2011. The latest success was the firm's significant increase ... Eurotunnel Shuttles: healthy 21% increase in Q1 revenue The Eurotunnel Group reported that its Q1/201 revenue reached EUR 222.5 million, an increase of 21% compared to the same period in 2011. Shuttle traffic increased significantly in... Hapag-Lloyd launches Adriatic Express (ADX) The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd (HL) is starting a new service called the Adriatic Express Service (ADX) at the beginning of May. The sailing will rotate between Rijek... Evergreen Line is to upgrade its Libya Service The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line is to upgrade its LYS - Libya service frequency from fortnightly to weekly, starting from the end of April 2012. The 1,000 teu "B... BLS nominates candidate for board of directors The Swiss transport service provider BLS AG has nominated Lorenz Bösch as a new member of its board of directors. The election of the candidate will take place at the annual genera... BAA announces sale of Edinburgh Airport On 23 April BAA announced that it has agreed to sell its 100% interest in Edinburgh Airport Ltd (UK) to Gatwick owner, the New York-based Global Infrastructure Partners, for G... Forward Air profit soars The RFS provider Forward Air Corporation, based in Greeneville TN (USA), announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.07 per share of common st... Airfreight industry regains confidence Airline industry confidence has improved slightly in Iata's April survey of CFOs and heads of cargo. Respondents reported weakness in Q1/2012 ... Logwin opens new locations in Graz and Lauterach The international logistics service provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), recently expanded its network of sites in Austria by opening a new 600 sqm distribution cen... Kerry Logistics lands logistics contract with Woolworths in South Australia Kerry Logistics, a leading global logistics service provider, has secured a major contract with Woolworths Ltd in South Australia to provide landside logistics for general merchand... Foodcareplus and Nova Fresh Logistics announce cooperation Foodcareplus and Nova Fresh Logistics have announced an all-in-one logistics service for the seafood industry at the ongoing European Seafood Exposition in Brussels (Belgium). Comb...

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APRIL 25, 2012
John Nobles named Managing Director, Donjon UK WSF and Vigor ink agreement for second 144-car ferry AIDA's Thamm to succeed Foschi as Costa Crociere CEO Fairmount Marine tug frees, then tows, grounded bulker NASSCO delivers T-AKE Medgar Evers Seacor reports first quarter results YoungShip President Birgit Liodden receives the WISTA Norway... NTSB: Faulty valve critical in S.I. ferry accident Former BP engineer faces first criminal charges in Deepwater... European Commissioner sets out passenger ship safety...

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APRIL 25, 2012
Port of Tacoma making changes to development plan/brand identity Washington ferries gets go-ahead for construction of second new vessel Mitsui plans to open subsidiary company in Peru ConGlobal Industries moving to Port of Portland Rivergate site Port of Seattle nets green honor for car rental facility at Sea-Tac Airport

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APRIL 25, 2012
The KG model must adapt or die German ship finance requires new sources of cash, says KPMG New corporate structures could be answer to financing problem Extract from KPMG ship finance survey How long can NITC store surplus crude at sea? Laden vessels at anchor highlight Iran's struggle to sell its oil Lloyd's List: Better Shipping An exclusive website to help shipowners and managers optimise vessel performance Brussels extends operational remit for Emsa European Maritime Safety Agency is tasked with establishing an 'EU maritime space without barriers' Defending the Jones Act In tough times, hard-won rights are worth defending Throughput falls at Antwerp Slight rise in box moves countered by falling oil imports Multi-vessel funds could solve KG problem, says KPMG Classic single-ship structure is in crisis. EXCLUSIVE video interview. IMO urges heads of states to tackle piracy Sekimizu says ministerial discussions lack political will Oman Shipping VLOCs strengthened after valemax scare Owner said to be comfortable about safety of quartet due for delivery from Rongsheng More than 60 KG funds or vessels are now insolvent Specialists' survey paints gloomy picture China's 10-ship booking spree buoys Middle East VLCC spot market Rates on benchmark route to Asia climb back after three-week fall Angola to start LNG exports in June West Africa is an emerging supplier of gas Shell offers $1.8bn to buy Cove Energy Deal raises Shell's stake in plentiful East African gas and future LNG exports India to ship Iranian oil with reduced cover Shipments could continue at 5% of current liability cover BIMCO and IMO voice concern over emissions control areas Fragmented patchwork of regional and unilateral regimes not in shipping's best interest, says Sekimizu Demand grows for panamax boxships Increase in charter fixtures tightens supply and boosts owners' hopes Frequent loader points Could loyalty cards succeed where box lines' general rates increases have failed? Study points to slowdown in Asian labour productivity Region must boost workers' efficiency, warns HSBC Offshore yuan deal sweetens ship orders Bank of China's Hong Kong unit is offering yuan lending for shipbuilding, in another step in the internationalisation of the currency New NYSE delisting watch for DHT Rights issue subscription period ends on Friday US-China dialogue clears air on NVOCC rules Lidinsky comments come as Federal Maritime Commission embarks on overhaul of US regulations CSCL losses swell in first quarter Higher costs and lower revenues hobble China box line ECA report slams EU port infrastructure funding Projects unfinished, unused or needed further investment Arctic summers will be ice-free by 2050 But rate of winter warming will be lower Vopak first quarter profits up 26% Capacity grows by 3m cu m to 28.3m cu m at 84 terminals worldwide Cosco Pacific profits fall 29% in first quarter Poor results in container manufacturing offset by strong terminal performance Universal Shipbuilding profits fall by a quarter Strong yen bites into earnings despite 2% increase in revenues MOL opens Peru subsidiary Move follows enhancement of service between Asia and South America US-Philippines exercises rekindle South China Sea tensions Oil and gas exploration resumes at Reed Bank on Friday

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APRIL 25, 2012
Cutty Sark makes deadline CUTTY Sark, arguably the most famous name of all commercial ships worldwide, was today reopened to the public in Greenwich by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II Bremer Landesbank doubles risk provisions RISING default risks among shipowners forced German state bank Bremer Landesbank to double its loan loss provisions last year HCI revives KG placing GERMAN KG house HCI Capital returned to the equity placing market for ships this week, wooing private investors with a post-Panamax box ship Georgia pledges Savannah more dredging cash SAVANNAH'S port received an additional $46.7M from the state of Georgia to dredge its harbour to 14.3m (47ft) Petronet profits rise 19% PETRONET, India's largest importer of LNG, has reported a 19% rise in net profits for its January-March quarter Cautious outlook for yard OFFSHORE inexperience can be expected to hinder shipbuilder Cosco Corp (Singapore) for the time being, OCBC Investment Research has warned FLNG mitigates risks FLOATING LNG systems could encourage investments in new projects because of their flexible designs, a Singapore conference heard today BIMCO urges more piracy patrol warships BIMCO president Yudishthir Khatau appealed today for more warships to be added to anti-piracy patrols Mission's Tom Heffer dies THE REV Tom Heffer, secretary-general of The Mission to Seafarers, has died at a North London hospital Japan stays the course on FPSO lending OWNERS of FPSOs face limited access to ship financing, but the Japan Bank of International Co-operation is still making huge loans for Japanese-tied projects Reliance profits plummet RELIANCE Industries, India's largest exporter, today said net profits fell 21.2% year-on-year during its January-March quarter, to $847M Tight money sharpens focus DELEGATES at the Offshore Marine Asia conference heard today that tight money has forced shipowners to sharpen their focus VLCC values seen testing recovery VALUES of modern VLCCs might turn higher in reaction to the cyclical recovery of freight markets expected next year, a shipbroker has predicted IMAREX sells NOS IMAREX, the Oslo derivatives exchange, has agreed to sell its NOS clearing business to NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, part of the US NASDAQ Indian tankers defy insurance squeeze INDIAN shipping groups reportedly plan to continue transporting Iranian crude despite limits to insurance coverage related to Western sanctions

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APRIL 25, 2012
Pacer, CRST Forge Drayage Pacts Pacer International and CRST International this week reached agreements that will give the former more drayage capacity, as the duo... No New Bans for US Beef Major beef markets around the globe remain open to U.S. imports a day after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed... Rebuilding in US, Vitran Reports $5.8 Million Loss Vitran's losses deepened in the first quarter to $5.8 million as the Canadian-based company struggled to improve its U.S. less-than-truckload... Railroad Union Holdout Strikes Accord The threat of a national railroad labor action further receded, after a union representing maintenance of way employees joined the... C.H. Robinson Profit Rises 10 Percent to $107 Million C.H. Robinson Worldwide moved more freight in the first quarter, but higher trucking costs bit into the non-asset logistics company's... Harley-Davidson Shipments Rev Up 19.4 Percent Shipments of Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the first quarter jumped 19.4 percent year-over-year, reflecting a revving up of consumer confidence in... TransForce Acquires US Oilfield Trucker Canadian trucking giant TransForce acquired certain assets of Peak USA Energy Services, an oilfield trucking business in Texas, for approximately... Antwerp Container Traffic Rises 0.7 Percent to First Quarter Record The port of Antwerp's container traffic grew a modest, but significant, 0.7 percent in the first three months of 2012,... N.Y.-N.J. Port Authority Posts New Activity Index The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has begun posting an index of monthly freight and passenger activity... BAA Earnings Soar 15.1 Percent BAA, one of the U.K.'s largest airports operator, reported first quarter operating profit grew 15.1 percent from a year ago... March Steel Imports Increased 6.5 Percent Steel imports increased 6.5 percent in March over February based on preliminary U.S. government reporting. The largest product increase... Canadian Trucking Cost Index Up 10 Percent Trucking costs in Canada are steadily rising in early 2012 and are 10 percent higher than in March 2011, according... Maersk Names Zimmerman VP, North American Sales Maersk Line named David Zimmermann as vice president of North American Sales, effective immediately. Zimmerman, who has been with... Somali Pirates Release Tanker With Indian Crew Seven Indian sailors, held captive by Somali pirates for nearly four months, were freed Monday following intense diplomatic negotiations. ... USDA: Beef Supply Is Safe Despite Mad Cow Finding The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the nation's beef supply is not affected by the discovery of a mad cow... Georgia Funds Another $46.7 Million for Savannah Deepening The state of Georgia will chip in another $46.7 million to help pay for deepening the Savannah River to 47... Maersk to Raise Asia-Latin America Rates Maersk Line will impose a peak-season surcharge on trades from Far East Asia to Latin America, starting May 20. ... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hold Most Gains Trans-Pacific spot rates eased slightly this week after their 19.9 percent spike last week, which followed carriers' mid-month general rate... FMC Chairman Seeks NVO Reform Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard Lidinsky Jr. said he hopes the FMC can move quickly on a "top-to-bottom" modernization of...

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APRIL 25, 2012
MOL makes moves on WCSA Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has reiterated its growth intentions when it comes to the west coast of South America (WCSA) region by setting up a subsidiary in ... COSCO Pacific's Q1 profit slides but liftings hold up Terminal operating company COSCO Pacific has seen its net profit dive for Q1 12 compared to the same period last year - down 27% to USD80 million. But ... Duqm spearheads trading opportunities in central Oman It is hoped that the development of a modern port and logistics zone at Duqm in central Oman will boost the local economy and lead to significant growth in trade ... FMC investigates US NVOCC regulation changes The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)'s chairman Richard Lidinsky has revealed that the US Government agency will be looking at modernising NVOCC regulation this ... UNCTAD to assist intra-Africa trade The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is to assist members of the African Union (AU) to implement their recently announced 'Action Plan ... Evergreen to encompass West Africa into its network Taipei-based Evergreen Line is to offer importers/exporters trading with West Africa access to its global liner network. The move follows the carrier's arrangement ... Rena: 50% of boxes recovered UK enters double-dip recession The UK's economy has fallen back into recession after data released by the Office for National Statistics this morning recorded a provisional 0.2% contraction in ... Ocean carriers' dash for cash continues Ocean carriers' average all-in freight rate obtained from all cargo shipped out of China on Friday climbed by 1.3% compared to the week before, up to USD1,215/TEU, ...

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APRIL 25, 2012
Teekay talks valuation hits Canadian giant is latest shipowner to admit vessels aren't worth their carrying values. DHT must play NYSE New York Stock Exchange reminds tanker company of the value of a dollar. Vale ups piracy fight Miner says it will fit citadels to the giant bulkers it still has on the production line. Limarko earnings fall Tough start to the year for Lithuanian reefer owner as revenue dwindles. Fuel bill bites Samudera Hefty rise in bunkers wipes out higher revenue and pushes shipowner into the red. SCF to double LNG income Russian tanker owner eyeing share of country's likely $500bn investments in oil and gas as it develops non-core business. Turkey goes seismic Government paying EUR 100m for new survey vessel at domestic Tuzla Shipyard. Cruiser in the clear Cargo checks in Turkey find no weapons on board Bockstiegel vessel caught up in Syrian sanctions row. Cosco Pacific takes a dip Hong Kong-listed port operator sees its first quarter profit decline by almost 30%. Action urged over ship fall Danish report warns of dangers of open gratings after routine repair ended in broken ribs for Oraness crewman. CSCL burns more cash Hong Kong-listed containership owner sees first quarter bottom line drop more than 800% further into the red. Vopak still growing profit Dutch tank terminals player pushes up first quarter occupancy rate as earnings improve. No storage spur for spot rate Use of half of NITC's tankers on storage contracts may boost stocks but not earnings, RS Platou Markets says. Nordlake set to leave India Supreme court rejects government plea to keep German boxship in country following 2011 clash that sank warship. Imarex exits shipping Sale of NOS Clearing to Nasdaq OMX leaves pioneering company with just its salmon futures business. Seacor profit shoots up New York-listed owner sees addition of wind farm vessels spur its first quarter bottom line.

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APRIL 25, 2012
'Key moment' for regulating NVOs, forwarders CargoSmart develops business process outsourcing Dubai's Calogi expands air cargo, insurance Waterworth to lead Port of Houston Zimmermann to head Maersk's NA sales COSCO Pacific sees sizable 1Q profit growth Pacer, CRST in drayage deal C.H. Robinson's 1Q profit up 10% U.S. intermodal continues growth charge KCS reports record 1Q revenues

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APRIL 25, 2012
Prices firming in Northern Europe Tight avails for prompt product in Rotterdam. Prices lack direction in Fujairah bunker market Suez players report another quiet day. Bunker prices 'outpacing' freight rates Fuel costs have undermined signs of a recovery for Samudera. Shipping market 'at or near the bottom' Survivors in the long term likely to be those who can afford investing in fuel-efficient vessels, says DNB Bank Asia chief. Supplier reports threefold increase in bunker sales Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group outlines plans for growth. Asian bunker prices mixed Loading schedule remains tight at some terminals in Singapore. European shortsea sector continues ECA delay campaign Head of ferry company considers delay of 0.10% sulphur limit as 'quite realistic' if littoral states 'team up at the IMO'. University project claims sails could cut fuel use by up to 30% If results from computer simulations of design bear out in the real world, sails could have a return on investment period of five to ten years. Banks 'favourably disposed' to fund fuel-efficient newbuilds Fuel economy a criteria when looking at funding new ships, shipping executives say. NYK Line launches bunker optimisation project Regular use of real-time information, to optimise vessel operations on board its ships will commence from May. WSS strengthens marine chemicals offer Launches revised portfolio with increased products range for water treatment, fuel oil treatment and cleaning chemicals.

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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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