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BRIEFS

January 27, 2012

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*Shipping News* ICT said to be ready to receive Voyager in May ROYAL Caribbean Cruises chairman and CEO Richard Fain has taken a look around the new but yet-to-be-launched International Cruise Terminal (ICT), and he likes what he saw. Container lines running out of options to lower costs Container ships can't go any slower. Shipping lines are running out of options to stop losses as sailing speeds reach their lower limit, exhausting a solution that helped restore profitability in 2010.

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OOCL revenue falls 1.5pc to $5.53 billion in 2011, declines 11.2pc in Q4 Carriers remove 10pc of eastbound transpacific capacity in Q4 DP World and ABP sell London's Tilbury CT to Forth Ports for US$149 million LNG-powered 9,000-TEUer wins DNV classification society approval Internal rift appears in China's attitude on validity of global warming threat Hebei ports volume in 2011 up 17pc to record-breaking 700 million tonnes Guangdong's expressways to reach 5,500 kilometres in next four years Solar powered ferry comes to carry Hong Kong Jockey Club golfers PSA, local partner, refuse to pay surprise tax for at Mumbai's JNPT Thailand's RCL to commence container service to Eilat via Colombo in April Ireland's Cork Harbour export growth reaches pre-recession levels DB Schenker Logistics to warehouse Coca-Cola in Poland Shipping Hong Kong week conference convenes February 28 to March 1 Hong Kong Airport cargo volume down 4.6 in 2011 to 3.9 million tonnes Changi cargo up 2.8pc to 1.87 million tonnes, back to 2008 highs HNA Group invests another US$20 million in JV air carrier MyCargo Fuzhou airport to spend US$3.17 million to become cross-strait air hub Swissport International revenues up 7pc to US$1.8 billion in 2011

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Ashok Janakiram elected Chairman of FEDSAI Asian shipping expected to ride out stormy downturn Bureau Veritas approves LNG-powered ultra-large containership Dry bulk demolitions reach 10-yr high in 2011 Essar to ship coal from own Indonesian mine APSEZ's West Basin terminal handles record 67,153 tonnes of coal in less than 24 hours Govt slightly alters Major Port corporatisation plan P. D. Rathi highlights pay, pension anomalies during interaction with Shipping Minister Centre presses states to implement Carriage by Road Act New National Permit System for goods carriage implemented Duty hike likely on power gear imports A 12-step guide to managing your money in 2012 - II Letter of Credit explained through appropriate case study

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Three more airlines award contracts to WFS in the Virgin Islands Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) has been awarded ground handling contracts with JetAirFly Airlines, Air Canada and JetBlue Airlines in the US Virgin Islands. As one of the world's ... ACG opts for Traxon EDI Traxon Europe, the international provider of value-added services to the airfreight industry in the area of e-communication and automation, has attracted a new customer in Germany.... Thailand and China agree to Bangkok-Chiang Mai rail link Thailand and China have signed a memorandum of understanding covering the development of a high-speed train system linking Bangkok to Chiang Mai in the north of Thailand. Construct... CN completes merger of DMIR, DWP into Wisconsin Central Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is completing the merger of three of its US operating subsidiaries. The merger of Duluth, Missabe and Iron Range Railway Company (DMIR), Dulu... Suez Environment Group adopts Renault Trucks urban vehicles The Suez Environment Group (SEG), a global operator dedicated to activities associated with water and waste, has been won over by the variety of vehicles available in Renault Truck... France transport association concerned about 2012 prospects The French road transport association FNTR said that «2012 will be a year of no growth and numerous worrying problems.» At the trade body's traditional New Year's meeting, its pres... FAA announces safety ratings for Curaçao and Sint Maarten The US Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that Curaçao and Sint Maarten do not comply with international safety standards set by the In... Ceva: new managing director in Iberia Ceva Logistics appointed Marco Galbusera as managing director for its operations in Iberia, effective 1 January 2012. He assumed the role from Giuseppe Chiellino. Galbusero, who wa... Transnet Port Terminals Durban buys Liebherr port mobile cranes Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), a South African port terminal operator, has signed a contract with Liebherr of Neuzing (Austria) for the supply of six Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbou... New joint marketing of Paris, Le Havre and Rouen ports The French ports of Paris, Le Havre and Rouen will be jointly marketed in the domestic and international markets under their new brand name Haropa. The ports recently launched the ... Meyer & Meyer purchases Haase Transport Meyer & Meyer, a logistics company headquartered in Osnabrück (Germany), took over Haase Transport GmbH with retroactive effect from 1 January 2012. Haase Transport, a medium-s... Swiss Post International opens branch in Norway Swiss Post International has expanded its presence in Scandinavia by opening a branch in Norway at the beginning of the year. This provides Swiss online dealers with the possibilit... Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics opens office in Moscow To support its growing business in Russia, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has opened a new office in Moscow in addition to its current presence in St Petersburg. Moscow is the cent...

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JANUARY 26, 2012
AAPA names Rep. John Mica "Port Person of the Year" Bollinger Shipyards President and CEO honored by Signal Mutual Strikes at Fincantieri delay delivery of Oceania Cruises m/s Riviera Resolve hires veteran marine fire fighting expert Manager and owner of M/V Aquarosa cop pleas in magic pipe case

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Agricultural exports fuel rise in Port of Tacoma totals for 2011 Port of Newport powering down marina dock for improvement project Music Initiative to entertain Sea-Tac Airport passengers Port of Port Angeles releases fourth quarter Work Plan update SSA Mexico on-line with Tideworks terminal software

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JANUARY 26, 2012
'Stupid ship owners' must stop ordering 'stupid ships' Restricted lending should help reduce overcapacity A false sense of security? Giant cruiseships look like floating hotels but ignore the dangers of the ocean at their peril Montoir joins LNG re-export club Ports in Belgium, Spain and the US reship gas to Asia for a premium price Offshore construction on a high Morgan Stanley analyst points to 226 outstanding floating production platform installations, some 30% more than 18 months ago Seadrill $1bn spin-off set to take pipelay support vessels Joint venture between Seabras and Malaysia-based SapuraCrest Petroleum will offer services to Brazilian state giant Petrobras Star Reefers presses on with JFC case UK setback will not close other legal avenues New fall in product tanker rates from Europe to US No signs of a reversal yet, say brokers Eredene Capital reduces stake in Indian box freight station Sale of 10% stake in Sattva CFS & Logistics raises $1.7m P&I brokers question value of S&P public information ratings Motives for the West of England downgrade questioned Washington hits Aquarosa owner and manager with $2.4m magic pipe fine Bilge dumped from newbuilding's maiden voyage Dry bulk deals available for those with cash, says Frangou Prices 'justified' even by current long-term charter rates Rina facing class action Lawyers behind Al Salam Boccaccio claim prepare Costa Concordia case Shipping firms use Chapter 11 threat to buy time 'Tactical' restructuring waits for improving markets Media's speculation over Costa Concordia jeopardises a fair trial Evidence which should be in the hands of official investigators is being paraded in newspapers and television programmes A truth darker than fiction Costa Concordia highlights how we handle fear and courage and funk German shipowners threaten flag exodus in new anti-piracy row VDR demands urgent legal reform to allow owners to deploy private security firms South Sudan slashes oil output as tensions mount with north New price fears as country halves its output Iron ore trade set for boost in February Futures trade indicates restocking of Chinese mills is imminent after new year celebrations Simatech to order two 3,000 teu feeders Dubai-based operator diversifying its fleet by adding larger vessels DFDS and Louis Dreyfus launch Dover-Calais ferry service Former SeaFrance bidders plan February launch for two-vessel service Penning rejects Liverpool proposal No turnaround calls for Liverpool Cruise Terminal A legal wake-up call Check every contract ruthlessly, then check it again Supramax lay-ups imminent if rates slump continues Shipowners ballast across the Atlantic in opposite directions in search of cargo BG Group signs second US LNG deal Contract boosts prospects for US exports Iran retaliates to EU sanctions with threat to halt oil exports early Price hike fears as countries would struggle to source alternative supplies German charter tonnage co-operatives arouse strong interest Almost 300 ships are already members of two new groups for feederships and small bulkers Tonnage glut weakens Stolt Tankers Tanker owner admits it was over-optimistic about 2012 'turnaround' Zodiac lets 16,000 teu newbuilding options expire Depressed freight markets dampen demand for largest box tonnage Developing-world demand boosts dry bulk operators Tanker players are more exposed to recession-bound economies

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Libya now just 20% from pre-war oil level LIBYA'S National Oil Corp's daily production has reached 1.3M barrels per day, more than 80% of its pre-revolution total, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Efploia fined for pollution GREEK ship manager Efploia Shipping has been fined $1.2M after pleading guilty to illegally dumping oil and plastic waste in US waters Chapter 11 option touted RESTRUCTURING via bankruptcy has its advantages for shipowners, the London Marine Money conference heard today Strikers to disrupt Corsica ferry services FRENCH ferry operator SNCM told Fairplay it expects "heavy disruption" to Marseilles/Corsica services today as union members begin a two-day strike Profits fall 35% at India's Sesa Goa SESA GOA, India's largest exporter of iron ore, has reported a 35% fall in net profits year on year over the October-December period Concordia calls scrutinised COSTA Crociere chairman Pier Luigi Foschi has told Italian senators that Costa Concordia's captain had assured that he had control of the cruise ship - just two minutes before warning he must order its evacuation Stolt-Nielsen: don't be optimistic on upturn STOLT-Nielsen today reported a fall in profits in 2011's final quarter and warned that continued weakness in Western economies might prevent a chemical carrier upturn this year Ship financing 'involves sensibility and pain' EQUITY and debt capital is still "sufficient" to fulfil orderbook funding "needs", London's Marine Money conference was assured today Rise seen in Rotterdam port market share ROTTERDAM port's market share among northern European ports might expand to 45% of total capacity by 2017, a report has predicted Keppel's profits jump 14% SINGAPORE'S Keppel Corp today said its net profits rose 14% in 2011 year on year, to S$1.49Bn ($1.19Bn) CSAV inches towards goal CHILEAN box liner CSAV today announced the sale of an additional $129M in shares, leaving it well short of its $1.2Bn capital-raising goal Deconstructing disaster takes time COMPLEX internal architecture of modern cruise ships will make it extremely difficult to identify the exact causes of casualties such as the Costa Concordia disaster, a stability expert has warned Fairplay BLT's shares suspended SHARES in Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker are suspended today, which has sparked a rating agency downgrade Indian players take up VLCC slack INDIAN oil companies have picked up the slack while their Chinese counterparts celebrate Lunar New Year this week

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Michigan to Build Ambassador Bridge Ramp Within Months The Michigan Department of Transportation said it will build an off-ramp connecting the Ambassador Bridge, the busiest U.S.-Canada crossing, to... J.B. Hunt Transport Revenue Reaches $4.5 Billion Higher rates and volumes boosted fourth-quarter net profit 25.4 percent to $72.6 million at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, the nation's... Maersk to Use Greener Fuel in Virginia Ports Maersk Line containerships will switch to burning low-sulfur fuel while at berth in the Port of Virginia starting in February.... NYK Line US Imports Grow 7 Percent Japan's NYK Line saw a 7 percent year-over-year surge in imports into the United States from Asia in December in... Transport Secretary LaHood's Son Barred From Leaving Egypt Sam LaHood, son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, is being detained in Egypt as part of a crackdown on... Truckload Spot Market Slows in January Spot market truckloads dropped 14 percent in December from the previous month but were still 25 percent higher than in... NY-NJ Port Authority to Crack Down on 'Discrimination' The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's new executive director said the agency will use its leases as... Knight Expects Truck Rates to Rise 3 to 4 Percent Knight Transportation plans to add capacity in 2012, expanding its fleet and services while raising truckload rates 3 to 4... LaHood Doubts Congress Will Pass Transport Plan in 2012 Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Congress doesn't expect Congress to pass a comprehensive surface transportation bill this year. The differences... CP Directors, Activist Investor on Collision Course The time to switch the tracks and prevent Canadian Pacific Railway from barreling toward a proxy fight is over. ... CP Profitability Worsens Amid Proxy Fight Canadian Pacific Railway saw fourth-quarter profit rise 19 percent year-over-year to $221 million, but the railroad's operating ratio worsened as... Hapag-Lloyd Hike Rates on Far East Services Hapag-Lloyd will impose a series of general rate increases on Far East services in March, as part of the German... Celadon Group Profit Jumps 86.2 Percent Tight capacity, rate hikes and acquisitions helped Celadon Group boost net profit 86.2 percent in the last quarter despite a... NYSA's Curto Urges NY-NJ Port to Improve Productivity The Port of New York and New Jersey's various factions must work together to improve a port that is "not... Durable Goods Orders Rose 3 Percent in December Orders for long-lasting goods rose 3 percent in December, a sign the manufacturing sector continues to bolster a slow economic... Forth Ports Takes Control of London Tilbury Terminal Forth Ports acquired full ownership of Tilbury Container Services, paying $147 million for the remaining 67 percent share of the... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Fall 2.6 Percent Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade lane fell this week after increasing week-over-week in the previous five weeks as... Hapag-Lloyd to Open Shipping Agency in Dubai Hapag-Lloyd will open its own shipping agency in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in a joint venture with its existing third... MSC Hikes Piracy Surcharge Between African Ports Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will put a new piracy surcharge into effect on containers it transports between ports in... Asian Air Carriers Saw Cargo Traffic Fall 5.4 Percent Asian air carriers shipped 5.4 percent less freight last month than in December 2010, as the traditional end of the... MSC Imposes Surcharge on Port of Mombasa Cargo Mediterranean Shipping Company imposed a port congestion surcharge on all cargo moving to the Port of Mombasa, Kenya, starting Feb.... Hong Kong Air Freight Fell 4.3 Percent Last Month Throughput at Kong Kong International Airport in December fell 4.3 percent year-over-year, pulling annual traffic down 4.6 percent at the... MSC Shuffles US East Coast Port Calls on Far East Service Mediterranean Shipping plans to shuffle the U.S. East Coast port rotation of its Golden Gate Service from the Far East...

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Daikin sells first Zestia units to Cronos Daikin Reefer, which is one of the largest manufacturers of reefer machinery for the container shipping industry, has sold the first of its innovative Zestia-designed ... Davos debates global growth challenges In a World Economic Forum [WEF] moderated-panel session at the Swiss resort of Davos yesterday - which included contributions from the chairman and ceo of Coca-Cola ... Italy stymied by striking truckers Day-4 of the Italian truck drivers' strike against Prime Minister Mario Monti's aggressive tax-increasing austerity measures is taking its toll, with acute fuel ... KPA to destroy cargo The Kenya Port Authority (KPA), which is desperate to free up space and improve on its poor productivity levels, has issued an ultimatum to importers/receivers ... TS Lines exits transpac Taiwan headquartered TS Lines is leaving the transpacific trade as it is exiting the China-America East Coast Express string that it runs with partner Hainan POS.Gavin ... IMF: Iran oil embargo could result in 30% spike The International Monetary Fund [IMF] has flagged-up the risk that sanctions against the nuclear-experimenting Iran could force up the price of a barrel of oil ... Forth takes control of Tilbury box terminal In a USD95 (USD148) million deal, Scottish ports operator, Forth Ports has bought out the 67% of shares that it did not already own of the London, River Thames-located ... CSAV raises further USD129 million Santiago-based CSAV has made further progress in its plans to raise USD1.2 billion in fresh capital with the group announcing that its second-stage plan in the ...

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Transpetro tied to spill Petrobras tanker wing issues alert as authorities race to contain oil leak at floating transfer station off Brazil. Chembulk dodges BLT bullet CEO of Berlian Laju's Connecticut chemical arm claims its "business as usual" despite cash crunch at Indonesian parent. Saipem enlists Fairstar duo Oslo-listed heavylift specialist poised to sail to the North Sea after lining up $15m transport pact with Italian energy giant. Alam wins Samsung gig Malaysian offshore vessel owner to bank $37m from a deal with Korean engineering firm. Maersk Tankers crowns CEO Danish shipping dynasty's tanker division trades king for a queen as Maersk Line lieutenant shifts gears. Ezion scoops big charter deal Singapore-listed offshore owner seals $93.5m contract for a service rig in North America. Scrap record to be toppled Macquarie Capital predicts dry-cargo demolition will shoot up by 50% in 2012. BLT battles debt disaster Tanker giant in dangerous territory as it prepares to freeze trading and repayment of $418m owed on loans and ship leases. Farstad joins bond flood Oslo-listed offshore owner rakes in nearly $70m from a trip to the bond market. Kuznik judges the Judges Former HSH Nordbank boss lets rip at US bankruptcy courts' ridiculous knowledge of shipping. Partners in pact with parent New York-listed owner secures two-year supramax charter with Navios Maritime Partners. EU in new Polish yard probe Competition authority accuses two buyers of Poland's Gydnia of receiving illegal state aid to complete their deals. Navios Partners on the mark Angeliki Frangou-led owner sees fourth quarter profit measure up favourably against Street bets. Stolt slips in fourth quarter Oslo-listed shipowner looks to 2013 for tanker market recovery after drop in its fourth quarter bottom line.

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JANUARY 26, 2012
FP0117aaMaersk slows ECUBEX, adds Bremerhaven CSAV adds $129 million for recapitalization CMA CGM raises rates on number of trades Maersk names new tanker chief IMF dials back 2012 growth forecast Maersk cuts back on AE2 NYK's December headhaul up marginally Cronos adds 500 new Daikin reefers Labor nears ratifying freight rail deal CP improves profit in 4Q Swift reports turnaround in 2011 MIQ opens new Dutch logistics center Curto calls for NY port unity

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JANUARY 26, 2012
Dr. Kassinger sets up consulting firm Industry veteran announces formation of own firm after 26 years as Senior Consultant for DNVPS. Europe: Markets firm across the board Good demand in Rotterdam. Prices firm in Fujairah Gains of more than $1 in early trading on NYMEX. Pipeline opening could be delayed to September ADNOC and Chinese construction group debate quality. EU regulators renew focus on sulphur caps Environment committee being asked to clarify 'implementation and monitoring' of sulphur regulations. Fuel oil stocks at five-week high Singapore's on-shore fuel oil inventories climb 18% week-on-week. Bulker's fuel tank 'damaged' at Pohang port Fuel tank of 29,753 gross tonne bulk carrier Global Legacy 'damaged', says NYK Line. Prices firming at Asian ports Demand mixed on Thursday. Turkey issues new marine pollution tariff Fine settled within 30 calendar days will be valid for a 25% discount, noted Vitsan. Fresh leaks from Rena wreck spotted Silver sheen stretches south of Rena for about four kilometres on Thursday, says MNZ. Petroplus files for insolvency Move follows unsuccessful negotiations with lenders, says Petroplus. EMMA to manage energy and resources of LNG-fuelled ferry EMMA 'as easy to operate as a traffic light,' says project manager at Viking Line. Challenge to French calls for delay to 0.10% sulphur cap 'Yet another cry to avoid necessary steps into the future,' says maritime consultant. Salvors prepare Costa Concordia for debunkering Second line of booms placed around the wrecked cruise ship.

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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

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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