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BRIEFS

March 29, 2012

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*Shipping News* Last hurdle for Hamburg to get dredging started Hamburg, Europe's second-largest container port, is poised for a rise in cargo volumes in the coming years after one of the final hurdles to the ninth major river dredging in the port's 1,000-year history was surmounted. Rising oil-tanker returns end streak of declines Returns for the biggest oil tankers hauling Middle East crude to Asia ended a six-session losing streak as longer voyages and crowded ports tied up more vessels. Panamax-vessel deliveries break quarterly record The number of panamax-class dry-bulk vessels starting to trade this quarter reached 75, exceeding the record 60 ships delivered from builders in the third quarter of 2011, according to Barry Rogliano Salles. Torm in lifeline talks with two investor groups

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Cosco Pacific 2011 profit up 7.6pc to US$3.88 million on 34.2pc more revenue MOL expands Asia-South Africa service with 'K' Line and PIL on April 8 MSC adds final 13,050-TEU vessel to Asia-Europe Silk service Court unsacks 'sacked' Auckland dockers, orders wages till April 6 lockout Heavily involved in West Africa, APM Terminals now looks to East Africa APM Terminals' 2011 Sustainability Report gives APM Terminals top marks Dubai's DP World to repay US$3 billion loan sooner than expected CMA CGM, MSC and CSAV join in north Europe-east coast South America loop Major Deals Sealed at Singapore's Asia Pacific Maritime 2012 Lufthansa launches thrice weekly Frankfurt to Shenyang flights Qantas commences Sydney-Santiago flights as free trade accords kick in Mumbai airport truckers and shippers blast 'extortionate' road toll European night flight bans drive air express to high speed Chunnel trains

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BHP 2012 all set for grand opening today DAMCO launches dynamic supply chain solution NYK once again selected for leading CSR index Rickmers-Linie appoints new representatives in France, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka SCI takes delivery of another Supramax bulk carrier UGL's strategic acquisition of LANS Projects Pvt. Ltd- An advantageous head start in the specialised oil & gas & wind energy logistics industry JNP impasse continues TERI report on TAMP guidelines: Private terminal operators' hopes dashed Jitendra Jain to represent Gandhidham Chamber on Western Railway consultative committee MACCIAs interactive meeting with CBEC Chairman a success

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MARCH 28, 2012
OOCL appoints new CEO Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), the shipping division of Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas International Ltd (OOIL), has appointed Andy Tung as the new CEO of OOCL Hong Kong, ... Maximus Air has designs on the future Maximus, the Abu Dhabi flag carrier reported that an Airbus A300-600RP2F, the kind of aircraft that forms the core of its current fleet, has been the first unit to be painted in th... Virgin Atlantic Cargo returning to Mumbai After serving Mumbai (India) from 2005 to 2009, Virgin Atlantic Cargo is returning to India's thriving commercial centre from 28 October 2012. The new daily Airbus A330 passenger a... Hactl praises decision to build third runway Air cargo handler Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has strongly welcomed the Hong Kong government's recent in-principle approval to adopt the three-runway option for t... Prologis selects new regional director for northern Europe Prologis, an investment company for logistics firms, has chosen Thomas Karmann to be its senior vice-president, regional director northern Europe, with effect from 1 June. Karmann,... Valencia continues to be Spain's biggest container port The Spanish port of Valencia handled around 4.3 million teu in 2011, equating to a plus of 2.86% compared to 2010. Spain's number two port Algeciras reported a box throughput of 3.... K Line enhances NE Asia to SE Asia service The Japanese shipping company K Line is upgrading its intra-Asia services Jabco-1 and Jabco-2 with additional China calls. K Line will deploy a total of eight vessels for the twice... Sikar-Bikaner section of NH 11 in Rajasthan to be widened The Indian Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure has approved the widening to four lanes of the Sikar - Bikaner section of National Highway 11 from km 340.188 to km 557.775. When fi... CargoLine presents "Partner of the Year 2011" awards CargoLIne, a German general cargo alliance, has ranked Göppingen-based Wackler Spedition & Logistik as the best partner of the year 2011, followed by Schmidt-Gevelsberg (Schwel... TFG Transfracht and BMW prolong collaboration The cooperation agreement between the German transport service provider TFG Transfracht and car maker BMW is being continued for another three years. As the rail track operator of ... CN to acquire 161 locomotives Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is acquiring 65 new high-horsepower locomotives and 96 second-hand high-horsepower locomotives that will be upgraded, in order to accommodat... Nippon Express enters shared ownership agreement with Colombian agent Nippon Express USA Inc, an overseas subsidiary of Japan-based Nippon Express Co Ltd, recently concluded a shared ownership agreement with Map Cargo SAS, its agent in Colombia. The ... Death of former McDonnell Douglas CEO Sandy McDonnell The former McDonnell Douglas chairman and CEO, Sanford N. (Sandy) McDonnell, died aged 89, on 19 March. The Boeing company expressed its deepest respects. "The people of Boeing ex... Hermes rolls out real time parcel tracing scheme The German service provider Hermes Logistik Gruppe Deutschland GmbH (HLGD) has introduced a parcel tracing system that enables customers to locate the position of their consignment...

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MARCH 28, 2012
Conrad Industries increases net and adds to order book E-power barge will cut cruise ship emissions in Port of Hamburg USCG and safety agencies start probe of fatal tugboat fire De Chateauvieux controlled Jaccar to expand gas and bulk activities AMP moves to head off Jones Act waivers

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MARCH 28, 2012
Port of Anacortes celebrates dock replacement project completion NOL Group taps Olivier Lim as new board of directors member Crowley mariners to take part in new skills assessment program Port Metro Vancouver supports Japan/Canada free trade deal Trucking group backs study supporting truck speed limiters

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MARCH 28, 2012
Manila operator joins forces with Portland Ground-breaking venture by ICTSI aims to double throughput at US container terminal Portland container exports surge 27% Oregon port handles more outbound than inbound boxes German lines connect Portland to Europe Weekly service boosts Mediterranean ties Portland to double its exports Oregon port is a gateway to global markets Charterparty repudiations call for discounted cash flow calculations Time value of money needs to be factored in Somali pirates earn more than middle-class UK workers Report offers food for thought next time you request a pay rise Albatross at the helm It's sink or swim as Lloyd's List test-drives Transas ship's bridge simulator CSCL falls into the red Li Shaode blames European debt crisis and overcapacity for reversal of fortunes Exclusive: Kranich elected Box Club chairman Hapag-Lloyd board member to lead exclusive club Bidders for Costa Concordia salvage whittled down to handful Capsized cruiseship likely to be the most complex and expensive salvage to date Vela revisits spot charter market Saudi bookings drive up VLCC bookings from Middle East to Asia Keppel FELS and Floatel sign letter of intent for accommodation rig Price will be higher compared to last deal LNG's future lies with floating regas and liquefaction Offshore units are cheaper and more flexible than onshore plants Boxship charter market cools as bookings slow 'False dawn' feared as overcapacity continues First Ship Lease charters tanker to Petrobras FSL Singapore leased for $14,000 per day U-Ming's net profits fall nearly 60% Investment and shipping incomes both collapse CMA CGM drops German lines on Latin America-Europe trade Co-operation with MSC and CSAV begins next month Euromar snaps up biggest boxship to date Cap Norte becomes 10th vessel of Greek owner's joint venture with private equity Marco Polo claims Chapter 11 breakthrough Unnamed investor to pump in new capital BIMCO launches standard armed guard contract Guardcon comes with guidance on use of force K+N may challenge EU cartel fine Brussels punishes 14 air freight forwarders for price fixing Shanghai reports 13% cargo increase But outlook is uncertain as growth rate slows Third generation takes helm at OOCL Founder's grandson Andy Tung named chief executive The trials of Torm Torm - possible equity infusion delivers a challenge to the banks Republican amendments block US sanctions bill Bickering scuppers moves to prevent banks handling Iranian oil interests Baltic Exchange set to add capesize Pacific benchmarks Time charter average specific to the Asian market could also be on its way Hamburg cleared for Hapag-Lloyd vote Court clears last obstacles ahead of parliamentary debate Women on board Revolutions do not happen overnight. At the UK's Chamber of Shipping, it took 134 years to appoint a woman president

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MARCH 28, 2012
Easing detected in Europe's container squeeze EQUIPMENT and slot shortages in the eastbound Europe/Asia box trade should ease within a few weeks, according to a leading liner analyst North Atlantic raises $300M NORTH Atlantic Drilling has raised $300M through a private placement of equity Strike shuts JNPT INDIA'S biggest box port, Jawarharlal Nehru Port Trust, has shut down through tomorrow

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MARCH 28, 2012
Export Growth Tied to Reduction in Port Delays A spokesman for agricultural interests called upon ports to help increase U.S. exports by reducing delays at marine terminals. ... Canadian Truck Traffic, Freight Rates Increase The Canadian spot market for truckload freight hits its second highest point in 11 years in February, according to TransCore's... Busy Peak Shipping Season Forecast During peak-season 2011, U.S. ports handled about 800,000 20-foot container units less than the macro economy indicated they should have... Jones Act Carriers Claim 'Ample' Oil Capacity The U.S. maritime industry has "ample capacity" to transport petroleum from the Gulf of Mexico to the Northeast, the American... Deadline Nears on Transportation Funding Plan House Republicans have two days to approve an extension to national transportation funding before hundreds of thousands of construction-related jobs... WorldCity's Roberts Details Global Trade Growth in 2011 (Video) WorldCity President Ken Roberts said the value of global trade grew in 2011 and is expected to expand this year.... Consumer Confidence Dips, But Expectations Rise The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index dropped slightly in March, but consumers' outlook on the economy improved, the research organization... EU Fines 13 Air Forwarders for Price-Fixing European antitrust officials on Wednesday fined 13 of the world's largest logistics companies, including Kuehne + Nagel, Panalpina and UPS,... US Durable Goods Orders Rise 2.2 Percent Orders for U.S. durable goods in February rose 2.2 percent year-over-year to $211.8 billion, as increased demand for cars, computers... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Ease, But Stay High Average trans-Pacific spot rates this week eased off from their recent high of two weeks ago when carriers that belong... Protest Closes India's Port Nehru A protest by local political parties and trade unions shutdown India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), forcing ocean carriers... Pacer Names Benki to Run Asia, Europe Logistics Pacer International named Al Benki as senior vice president, international logistics for Asian and European operations, where he will be... Cosco Pacific Profit Climbs 7.6 Percent Cosco Pacific on Tuesday reported a net profit of $388.8 million for 2011, an increase of 7.6 percent year over... MSC Merges India-Europe-Mediterranean Services Mediterranean Shipping Company will upgrade and combine its existing Indian Subcontinent-Europe-Mediterranean service network operated in conjunction with Shipping Corporation of... China's Growth Tied to Technology, Consultant Says China will continue to expand its economy, but its growth will be based upon technology and innovation rather than low-cost...

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MARCH 28, 2012
EC fines forwarders for 'vegetable' plotting cartel The European Commission has fined 14 forwarders a total of EUR169 million for participating in four distinct cartels aimed at fixing air freight prices between ... Boxship charter rates steady After a post-ocean freight rate hike mini-surge in charter rates of container ships, daily hire rates marked time in the past seven days, with charterers reverting ... Bollore Logistics drives the group's profits While both global trade and Africa-economic and socio-political related issues affected the performance of Paris-based Bollore Logistics last year, this division ... Horizon to slash debt with restructure plan for transpac ship charter Horizon Lines has taken further steps to reduce its debt with a plan to restructure its vessel charter committments - which it refers to as "hell ... Basel-Multimodal Express hailed a success Contargo's innovative trimodal service between Rotterdam, Antwerp and Basel is claimed to be a success. Launched a year ago, the Basel-Multimodal-Express (BME) ... CIGI says Caribbean maritime infrastructure must improve A recent report published by the Canada-based Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) on the Caribbean maritime sector has concluded that the region's ... Spain feels the double-dip heat The Spanish economy has slid back into recession, according to a new report from the Bank of Spain. This is further bad news for the Iberian nation's government ... Still trucking-on in the US The barometer of the US economy, its trucking industry, accelerated ahead in February to record a 5.5% growth compared with the same month of 2011, providing yet ... IBF declares Nigeria and Benin as high risk The London-based International Bargaining Forum (IBF), a body that involves the International Transport Federation which has approximately 600,000 seafarers among ...

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MARCH 28, 2012
Cantor confirms cuts Silence surrounding exit of Natasha Boyden fuels speculation about boutique investment bank's future in shipping. TEU targets expansion Box Ships boss says billion-dollar dream would be achievable with help from capital market-backed acquisition campaign. Nasty swing for CSCL Li Shaode predicts a year full of challenges as Hong Kong listed owner sees $1.1bn plunge in its bottom line. Blackout overwhelmed master UK tells North Atlantic Shipping to combat crew complacency after power failure led to boxship grounding. Bodouroglou's balancing act Cash conservation is key during dry recovery but grim forecast hasn't upset Paragon's appetite for acquisitions, CEO says. Sevan wins Statoil FPSO job Norwegian firm to study the possible use of floater to develop huge Barents Sea find. Euromar bags a boxship Euroseas-linked venture makes good on a promise from Aristides Pittas and builds its containership fleet. INS nabs nuclear job UK decommissioning authority's fuel carrier in pioneering plutonium run to US from Sweden. All aboard the tanker train Dahlman Rose reckons it's time for investors to build up their interests in tanker owners as a unique summer awaits. Swiber to down Kreuz stake Singapore-listed offshore owner to raise funds by selling shares in subsea unit. No ransom for Albedo? Pakistani negotiator says pirates have agreed to free Malaysian boxship in return for expenses incurred in its hijacking. FSL confirms Petrobras pact Philip Clausius-led firm owns up to three-year charter which will see one of its ships leave the spot market.

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MARCH 28, 2012
Cross-border cloud computing More than dock-side bluster When bad things happen to good cargo Open to question? Backyard brawling Idle times Liner carriers attempt revenue grab LETTER: Slow steaming's potential air cargo boon The fork in the road - Part 1 Sold on sustainability

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MARCH 28, 2012
Indian refiner ready to bring coker on line Fuel oil output is set to decline. Maersk introduces 'super slow steaming' on Europe/Asia route Will add vessels to make up for extra transit time. Pacific Rubiales Energy signs natural gas agreement Floating Liquefaction Regasification and Storage Unit to be located on the Colombian Caribbean coast. Prices mainly down in Europe Rotterdam market 'void' of demand. Prices falling in Fujairah and Suez Demand normal in Suez. Fuel costs rising faster than predicted US Navy faces $939 million shortfall in 2012 budget. Port authorities distance themselves from ECA worries Low Sulphur: 'There's not a whole lot we have to do with it,' says port authority spokesman. Asian bunkering hubs see IFO prices soften Below average demand in Singapore. Cockett releases details on Dubai office New office will be managed by Chris Fletcher. German engineering firm files patent for LNG bunkering system Bunker fuel loading system able to load LNG, MFO, MDO and MGO bunker fuels onto vessels. South Korea bunker output to fall in April South Korea expected to produce between 660,000 and 690,000 mt of bunker fuel in April, according to a Bunkerworld survey. Container manufacturer expects slow steaming to continue Ship operators will continue super slow steaming due to high bunker costs, says Singamas. Titan seeks expertise for refinancing plan Continues talks with 'a number of potential investors' for fresh capital injection in the company. Take-up of ISO 8217:2010 spec fuel still 'slow' 'Refiners and traders need to do their part in ensuring quality assurance and compliance at source,' says DNVPS executive.

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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

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	Arrival ports by:
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INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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