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BRIEFS

June 27, 2012

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MSC suspends eastbound bookings from north Europe, 'vessels fully booked' APL shrinks global organisation in comprehensive restructuring scheme Hong Kong Shipowners toast Seafarers' Day, saluting trade they sustain Maersk extends West Africa loop to China deploying larger WAFMAXers Zhanjiang port to launch two shipping lines to ASEAN countries Hebei port first five-month throughput up 9.6pc to 319 million tonnes US Class 1 railways face class action over fuel surcharge price-fixing Liaoning's 5-month port container volume up 20.1pc to 1.25 million TEU Foreign ships can call at one Indian port and Vallarpadam as cabotage eases DP World Aden powers up two Liebherr super postpanamax quay cranes Eco group wants Alang shipbreaking beach closed, urges work repatriated Tanzania hits US, EU non-tariff barriers that have replaced tariffs UPS says it's first foreign non-bank to issue commercial paper in renminbi Chile's LAN and Brazil's TAM form LATAM, biggest airline in South America Three air carriers find sustainable biofuels financially unsustainable FedEx founder: Air cargo faces sea freight threat, needs more D2D

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JUNE 26, 2012
Asia-Europe rate increases from July 1 DB SCHENKER achieves Cargo 2000 Platinum status Falling bunker fuel prices to aid shipping cos Falling demolition prices may encourage ship recycling sooner rather than later, says analyst Hapag-Lloyd to hike Far East-Central, South America rates in July Maersk Line scrapping vessel sharing agreement with CMA CGM on Panama-East Coast South America service Maersk Lines Triple-E ships honoured as top sustainable solution at Rio+20 Mitsubishi considering stake in L&T Shipbuilding OOCL, X-Press Feeders launch Myanmar-Malaysia-Singapore service Permit Iranian vessels: OilMin to MoS Shippers left high & dry due to policy changes on agri-exports UASC's July 1 Asia-Europe rate hike Wan Hai's Asia-Mexico/West Coast South America loop from July G-20 curbs may play spoiler with India's export target W. Bengal port project may come up at Sagar Island CWC to invest INR 100 cr. to boost storage capacity Govt devising new plan to boost exports Import duty on iron ore likely to go Plans to export 1 lakh t wheat to ease storage problem

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JUNE 26, 2012
P&O Ferrymasters contract carrier wins Tata Steel quality award The Dutch haulier Pot Transportbedrijf has won a quality award for the best health and safety performance among P&O Ferrymasters sub-contractors supporting pan-European transpo... ITL building new railway workshop in Pirna The German company ITL Eisenbahngesellschaft, a subsidiary of the Dresden-based Captrain Germany group, is establishing a new workshop in Pirna, on the main ITL line between Czechi... Hellmann UK starts partnership with Diehl Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has announced a new international freight forwarding partnership with the Stuttgart-based German company Diehl Spedition. Hellmann UK's express gene... Anek Lines launching Bari-Durres link Anek Lines is launching a new daily Bari-Durres ro-pax service, operated in partnership with Adriatica Traghetti of Domenico Stea. (sco) HHLA increases dividend The German port service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) is paying out an 18% higher dividend for the 2011 business year, in comparison with last year. Klaus-Dieter ... New Braemar CEO at the helm James Kidwell, who has been Braemar Shipping Services' group finance director since 2002, is now Braemar's new CEO He succeeded Alan Marsh, who will retire from the board in July, ... Ilona De March leaving SBB board Ilona De March has left the board of the Swiss state-owned railway operator SBB for professional reasons. De March, who joined the body in 2009, was also a member of the risk comm... Group recommends gradual opening of EU road haulage market A report submitted to EU Commission vice-president Siim Kallas believes he should consider the gradual opening of domestic road transport markets as a key step towards completing t... LAN and TAM complete merger into LATAM Chile's LAN Airlines last week formally completed the takeover of its Brazilian rival TAM, creating the second-biggest airline by market value in the world. The new carrier, called... Geodis Wilson appoints marine logistics director Geodis Wilson has appointed Sergio Herrero as its vertical market director in the marine logistics division. Herrero will based in Miami FL (USA) and will lead and develop Geodis W... Jerich Trans expanding at its headquarters The Austrian transport and logistics enterprise Jerich Trans has opened a new 1,500 sqm warehouse terminal and a 500 sqm roofed logistics area at its headquarters in Gleisdorf. Jer... Agility receives AEO-F certification in Brussels Logistics service provider Agility recently received full authorised economic operator certification (AEO-F) in Brussels (Belgium). In order to qualify for this customs simplificat... UPS makes formal offer to acquire TNT Express The US parcel and logistics giant United Parcel Service (UPS), having announced its intentions of acquiring the Hoofddorp-based Dutch CEP company TNT Express in March, has now made... Tiaca urges greater air cargo security The International Air Cargo Association (Tiaca) is of the opinion that more countries should follow the lead of the USA, the EU, Switzerland and Canada in pursuing mutual recogniti... Singapore Airlines Cargo signs deal with China Cargo Airlines Singapore Airlines Cargo and China Cargo Airlines will operate joint freighter services between Singapore and Shanghai from today. The joint freighter links are part of wide-rangin...

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JUNE 26, 2012
Cruise industry adopts two new safety policies Stolt Valor under tow to ASRY, Bahrain LPD 23 completes successful acceptance trials Standard Drilling to sell two of six jack-ups under construction... Austal delivers high speed ferry to New Caledonia mining... Colonel Jim Helis to be new Kings Point superintendent

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JUNE 26, 2012
Pair of businesses moving in at Everett Waterfront Center Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of April Grains council taps Sleight as Chief Executive Officer New export cargo handled at Port of Coos Bay terminal Nasdaq warns FreeSeas Inc. of chance of losing market listing

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JUNE 26, 2012
Q&A: HFW partner Elinor Dautlich Prosecution is not the answer to piracy P&I results show importance of investment returns American Club reports in wake of Shipowners, Britannia and North Owners must disclose nickel ore loadings from Indonesia or Philippines Cargo liquefaction danger prompts the International Group's 13 P&I clubs to introduce mandatory notification The low-down on valemaxes Brazilian iron-ore giant's book makes the case for 400,000 dwt ships Better ore at flexible prices, says Vale Why valemaxes will boost Chinese steelmaking China's high-end hopes China's yards restructure to target the offshore and LNG sectors NITC launches flag state game of hide-and-seek EXCLUSIVE: Iranian tanker company reflags tonnage as sanctions loom Product tankers target north Europe aframax crude trade Vessel discharging Indian product at Rotterdam looks to Baltic for work ACM Shipping rebuilds its sale and purchase desk Group moves forward after rejecting bid from RS Platou India's Reliance pays up for two Middle East VLCCs Country's crude imports rise to feed Jamnagar mega-refinery Iran to insure its oil shipments to India Move aims to secure feedstock to four state-owned refineries Rio Tinto ships first coal cargo from Mozambique Emerging export trade could give handysize bulker market a lift Greek deputy shipping minister quits Vernicos stands down from four-day old government Taiwan Navigation and Sincere Navigation plan to expand fleets Well-funded Taiwanese bulker operators poised to place new orders Only South Korean VLCC importing Iranian oil has almost finished voyage Japan and India are exclusively using domestic tonnage while China opts for two Iranian tankers DP World defies corruption claim to upgrade Aden cranes Port giant denies breaking its promises over terminal investment Cruise prices may dip despite enduring demand Passenger interest defies Costa Concordia impact, says Shanks Cruise lines adopt common safety drills Industry safety review unveils policies on emergency instruction, mustering and recording passengers' nationalities London Gateway beats Felixstowe for location, says logistics firm The Finishing Line 'aspires' to switch when DP World terminal opens next year Pacific Basin names towage chief as executive director Kocherla will serve a three-year board term Climate karaoke The song remains the same at this year's Rio earth summit STX rides on Russia's efforts to strengthen shipping industry South Korean conglomerate seals newbuilding and yard deals with Russian state majors Into the breach Citigroup's recent moves suggest an expansion in ship financing, which would be to the good U-Ming to cut debt with $66.8m bond issue Taipei-listed dry bulk operator reinforces financial structure amid fleet shake-out South Korea to halt Iran crude imports as EU ban looms India lets state refiners import on cif basis

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JUNE 26, 2012
Greek deputy minister resigns GEORGE Vernicos resigned today as deputy shipping minister after just five days in office, admitting his involvement in offshore companies Equipment, labour worry US exporters REPOSITIONING containers into the US Midwest to sufficiently meet export demand over the next six months is a top concern for US exporters Eagle debt stakes disclosed NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk today filed for the potential sale of equity awarded to lenders in its restructuring, revealing the composition of debt among syndicate members Container capacity keeps being added DURING the first five months of this year, 92 new container vessels have been delivered, totalling 670,000teu capacity China's seas get dirtier faster CHINA'S seas are getting dirtier, according to a report published yesterday by the State Oceanic Administration (SOA)

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JUNE 26, 2012
Military Sealift 'Holding Breath' on Budget Cuts The Military Sealift Command is worried about its inability to plan for a threatened federal budget sequestration that would require... Swift Pay Incentives Target Truck Driver Retention Swift Transportation, the nation's largest truckload carrier, will offer truck drivers quarterly performance-linked bonuses that it says could add... Richmond Port Using Real-Time Cargo Movement Technology Virginia International Terminals implemented new terminal-operating software at the Port of Richmond. The software, called Navis SPARCS N4, provides... Cosco Pacific Considers Further Greece Investments Hong Kong's Cosco Pacific, operator of the biggest container terminal in the Port of Piraeus, Greece, is considering further investments... NAFTA Surface Trade in April up 8.2 Percent Year-Over-Year The value of surface transportation trade between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico in April rose 8.2 percent year-over-year but... Box Ships Expands Container Ship Fleet Box Ships took delivery Monday of its eighth vessel, the OOCL Hong Kong, a secondhand vessel built in 1995 with... Colombia, South Korea Sign Free Trade Agreement Trade between South Korea and Colombia could spike after the two countries signed a free trade agreement earlier today. ... Aden Container Terminal Gets New Cranes DP World boosted productivity and capacity at its Aden Container Terminal in Yemen by installing two ship-to-shore quay cranes. The... Container Ship Fleet Hits 16 Million TEUs, But Growth Slows The world container ship fleet has topped 16 million 20-foot equivalent units, but the rate of capacity growth is slowing,...

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JUNE 26, 2012
HPH Trust boosts investment in Yantian Port Singapore-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HPH Trust) has upped its investment in Shenzhen's Yantian International Container Terminals.HPH Trust - a subsidiary ... APM T Maasvlakte 2 terminal project enters next phase A reception held by APM Terminal's yesterday allowed guests to look over the site of the terminal operator's latest planned development in the Maasvlakte 2 area ... Shippers gear up for US labour negotations impact Shippers and carriers are preparing for possible ramifications from the stalled US east and Gulf coast port labour negotiations between the International ... New York rail development boosted by Government grant A new intermodal facility being developed at the Port of New York and New Jersey (PNYNJ) has been given a boost following the news that it has been given a US Department ... EPV launches tender for second box terminal Singh confirmed as cfo of Transnet Transnet SOC Ltd, South Africa's state-controlled ports, rail and pipelines' company, has announced that Anoj Singh will become its new chief financial officer ... OCL starts Oman/India service Oman Container Lines (OCL), a fully-owned subsidiary of Oman Shipping Company (OSC), is to commence a new service linking the Omani hub port of Salalah with India's ... Yang Ming dashes for more cash Yang Ming has launched a seven-year convertible bond offer worth TWD5,800 (USD194) million. The interest rate is 3%, and the company reserves the right to redeem ...

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JUNE 26, 2012
Avance gains Belgian pair Stolt-Nielsen's gas shipping arm takes VLGC duo from Transpetrol for cash and shares. Vopak makes Coryton bid Dutch terminals group teams with Shell to convert ex-refinery into oil products terminal. Strike to close Gladstone Eight-day industrial action by tug operators set to shut Australia's major coal port. Scomi eyes more ships Malaysian offshore vessel operator looks to boost fleet size with $45m in cash available. Panamax pain persists Analysts predict another bad week for bulkers as Chinese coal stockpiles soar. Ensco adds drillship New York-listed operator declares first of two options at Samsung. FPSO forecast Appetite in Latin America and Asia will drive order avalanche, researchers say. FREE faces round two Nasdaq threatens to torch Ion Varouxakis-led bulker owner's ticker as shares slide. HVS stuck with ship Vietnamese yard claims German owner refusing to take delivery of $30m vessel. Johnny eyes the jackpot ACM CEO reveals how he expects new S&P team to win the lottery. Cecon settles up Oslo-listed subsea contractor recoups two thirds of the outstanding $15m from Angola. S-T denies smuggling French tanker owner calls arrest of St Vanessa by Nigerian navy "disturbing." Costa bookings rebound Disaster-hit Italian cruise line says new April/May business up 28%.

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JUNE 26, 2012
Maersk/CMA moving hub on transatlantic loop In early July Maersk Line will change the westbound hub on its Westmed transatlantic service from Malaga to Port Tangier. Maersk operates the Westmed with CMA CGM, which dubs the service Amerigo Express. Hamburg Süd moves service to Los Angeles The German liner and its VSA partners on four services will move terminal operations from the International Transportation Service, Inc. marine terminal in Long Beach, Calif., to the TraPac terminal in Los Angeles beginning in late July. Butcher represents Jaxport in Northeast CORRECTION: WCI provides insight into U.S. export trades Class action certified against top 4 U.S. railroads A federal court last week granted class certification to a group of direct purchasers of rail freight who are seeking damages for what they say was a price-fixing conspiracy by the four largest U.S. railroads-Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX and Norfolk Southern. Rail venture connects China and Europe PST buys Ansaldo's yard control division Drewry paper explains index-linked contracts The free white paper examines the causes of recent container freight rate volatility and how index-linked contracts can help mitigate the impacts of such instability. It also explains how these new contracting arrangements work. Long Beach widens deputy exec director search Hamburg Süd targets 26% CO2 reduction by 2020 DB Schenker rails Scottish whisky to Poland Sleight leads U.S. Grains Council ILA contract dispute puts shippers in bind Army's Helis will run Kings Point academy Shapiro names McKoy Mid-Atlantic manager Metalcraft expands ID service support

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JUNE 26, 2012
Barge deployed at Bejaia Bunker barge has been stationed in the Algerian port since the middle of this month. Fujairah prices little changed but markets firm in Suez Prices softening in South Africa. Prices firming in major European ports Avails 'tight' in Rotterdam. US legislators signal ECA doubts EPA under attack for 'governmental overreach'. 'Unexpected culprit' found in short supply cases Consultant points to player who is 'mostly completely ignored' when investigating short deliveries. Bunker demand 'slumps' in some Asian markets Sluggish world economy means less activity. Softening bunker prices 'hitting demand' Shipowners 'holding back' in the hope of lower prices to come. Asian bunker markets generally firm Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday. US firm orders six 30,000 bbl capacity tank barges Order placed in commitment to meet customers' needs, says CEO of Florida Marine. US Supreme Court rejects review on California clean air law Ruling 'puts an end' to challenge from Pacific Merchant Shipping Association, says NRDC attorney. DNV's hybrid energy system recognised by global leaders EU and UN officials consider FellowSHIP 'among top sustainable solutions available today', says DNV. Tanker firm orders fuel efficient chemical parcel newbuilds Order with Guangzhou Shipbuilding International will be delivered from end of 2014.

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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

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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

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		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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