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BRIEFS

June 29, 2012

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AADA reduces bunker surcharge to US$575/TEU, $1,150/FEU from July 28 APL receives 2nd of six 10,000-TEUers from Daewoo after four from Hyundai Box Ships' eighth box ship delivered, goes on three-year charter to OOCL ILA US east coast longshoremen demand redundant men be kept on payroll Port Tangier becomes Maersk and CMA CGM hub for their transatlantic loops Cosco Pacific eyes privatised Greek port of Piraeus investment opportunity Zhanjiang to build 'dry-port' in under-developed City of Yongzhou Chongqing Grain Group plans to build US$345 million logistics park Ningxia's 5-month rail freight volume up 10.8pc to 20.7 million tonnes Chile's port of Valparaso opens tenders for second container terminal Hanjin slow to expand in Algeciras as high local labour costs help rivals Drewry, World Container Index study offers guide to index-linked contracts Threat to EU trucking looms after Russia cuts Polish transit permits CN chief calls on Ottawa to reject shipper demands for intrusive regulation Chinese air carriers report US$216 million collective net loss in May TIACA urges more governments to pursue mutual air security recognition SBS Worldwide leases pilot trucks to accelerate delivery, accent brand

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JUNE 28, 2012
Analysts sceptical of outlook for Capesizes as rates sink to 14-year low Bahri, Vela plan $ 1.3 bn merger of their fleets & operations Deepak Shetty is DGS (In-Charge) Indev Group honoured with Lenovo's Operational Excellence award Ship scrapping rates nosedive to June 2010 levels Shipping confidence rises for fourth successive quarter Steel imports soar 69 pc in April-May SAP looks at foraying into transport & logistics sector Industry pins hope on PM as service tax on rail freight takes effect from July 1 INR recovers on PM's statement Oriental Bank prunes interest rate on export credit

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JUNE 28, 2012
Planzer Transport investing in Scania trucks Switzerland's Planzer Transport took delivery of its first Scania unit, which sports a Euro 6 engine, at its Härkingen location early in 2012. The new Scania R440 LB 4x2's Euro 6 e... GTS improving Bologna-Rotterdam links Italy's GTS group, which is headquartered in Bari, has improved its intermodal services between Interporto Bologna and the Cobelfret terminal in Rotterdam Botlek. It now offers fi... EUR 5 million available to Danish transporters to protect the environment The Danish transport authority has recently started its third grants round for projects promoting energy-effective transport solutions. The application deadline is on 15 August. Tr... Egis acquires Aeroservice in Brazil The Egis group, a French engineering entity that is involved in financing and operating roads and airports, recently finalised the acquisition of the Brazilian firm Aeroservice, wh... TNT Express transfers airfreight processes in Berlin TNT Express transfers airfreight processes to Berlin Sch'nefeld TNT Express has transferred its regional airfreight processes to Berlin Schönefeld airport, which is right next to B... FlyUs opens Budapest branch office FlyUs, a Dutch GSSA, has opened a branch office in the Hungarian capital Budapest, to cater for increasing demand from exporters there. FlyUs became the cargo GSSA for Air Asia, Ai... No guarantee for on-time opening of JadeWeserPort The problems with Germany's new JadeWeserPort have not been solved. The second delivery of the largest post-panamax container gantries from ZPMC has arrived and the equipment is b... Honorary doctorate for Isolde Liebherr Isolde Liebherr, vice-president of the board of Liebherr International, the parent company of the Liebherr group, was awarded an honorary law doctorate by the National University o... New weekly Weiss-Röhlig Shanghai-Santos groupage containers The Weiss-Röhlig logistics joint venture has commenced a direct maritime link between Shanghai and Santos, collaborating with Hapag-Lloyd to this end. LCL consignments from Ningbo ... Kombiverkehr increases sales by 12% The Frankfurt-based German company Kombiverkehr relieved the environment to a greater extent than ever before in the latest financial year, by shifting 972,600 truck consignments t... Leman improved sales and results in 2011 The Copenhagen-based Danish forwarding and logistics enterprise Leman Holding improved its sales in financial 2011 by 10% in comparison with the previous year, from DKK 1.13 billio... K+N and Corning Cable Systems strengthen Australian collaboration Kuehne + Nagel Australia has signed a five-year contract with Corning Cable Systems Australia, a leading provider of fibre optic and copper product solutions for telecommunications... New president for port of Rouen The board of the Grand Port Maritime de Rouen has elected Jean-Philippe Laillé as its new president. Laillé is well-known in the industry, having managed the independent warehouse...

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JUNE 28, 2012
Rigs set sail for the Arctic WSF reveals more details of proposed conversions to LNG... Saudi Aramco signs MOU to merge Vela VLCC fleet into Bahri Keppel O&M yards in U.S. and Azerbaijan book contracts worth...

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JUNE 28, 2012
Panama Canal Authority delays start of revised toll implementation Port of Seattle taps Starkey as top firefighter for 2011 Johnson, Johnston and Landrieu named 2012 AOTOS award winners FESCO RO/RO service calling Port of Everett Port of Kalama announces hiring of two new employees

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JUNE 28, 2012
Celebrities unite in bid to foil Russian Arctic moves Tensions rise as Rio summit renews anti-drilling sentiment Sovcomflot and Bourbon have no plans of drillships Shipping firms will stick to what they know best, for now Japan unveils plans to invest in Russia LNG export plant Latest deal sees co-operation with Russia Maersk Drilling turns 40 Many more happy returns with plans to double fleet by 2016 Gas conference presses for efficiency 'Floating pipeline' concept makes LNG tonnage inefficient Relying on Japan is a risky business What if LNG demand does not grow as expected? LNG Global Congress focuses on orderbook Debate continues despite lack of consensus Greeks bearing ships Future LNG vessel supply and demand hangs in the balance STX Dalian lands 10-boxship order Order said to be from Zodiac will see vessels delivered from 2014 Japanese plan for LNG security threatens Greek owners Moves to control supply chain could freeze out foreign ships to boost Japan Inc Tourkolias takes the helm at NBG Prominent ship financier to lead Greece's largest bank Austal USA boss quits amid speculation over shipyard Sale of majority stake in Mobile River facility to General Dynamics is said to be linked with US Navy contracts Creditors agree to sell Sietas in parts Individual companies have more appeal than en bloc sale Chartworld returns to Cosco yard for kamsarmaxes Project picks up orders initially headed for SWS last year Brazil port congestion slows supramax fleet Faster ship would aid charterers but demurrage renders speeding pointless German shipowners outraged as government slashes subsidies Budget for 2013 halves state support for shipping UK shipping minister softens on low-SOx rules Penning signals sulphur-emissions rethink Australia scales down its iron-ore export hopes Government expects growth to slow as China cuts its imports Tonnage tax saves UK owners $1bn since 2000 Figures revealed in parliamentary question APM opens Asia headquarters in Singapore Office for SE Asia and India frees Shanghai to focus on China and Japan Standard Chartered Private Equity invests in Karaikal Pondicherry port will ease infrastructure bottlenecks Dalian buys stake in neighbouring port Controlling stake in Changxing planned 'when conditions are ripe' Reaction to Vela-Bahri deal focuses on VLCC spot market Concern from the market could well be that next time the Saudis need to fix a handful of vessels they will take tonnage available internally Swire Pacific Offshore orders up to 10 PSVs from USC Singapore-based offshore player expanding fleet to meet buoyant demand Department of obstruction ICTT will remain hamstrung until India relaxes its cabotage laws Hamburg and Bremerhaven urged to co-operate as well as compete OECD study says Hamburg's decline after the global crisis has shown its vulnerability Financiers forecast shipping exodus for banks Owners that cannot make payments face repossession, say experts New Concordia Maritime suezmax tanker named Stena Supreme is tanker operator's fifth suezmax The price ain't right Future Asian customers will reject top-dollar LNG prices Saudi Aramco to sell tanker unit to Bahri Regulatory approval would make Bahri the fourth-largest owner of very large crude carriers

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JUNE 28, 2012
NAD says contract extension is worth $410M NORTH Atlantic Drilling said today ExxonMobil intends to extend its charter of the semi-submersible drilling unit West Alpha Singapore chops Iran oil flow nearly 60% CRUDE transported in June to Singapore from Iran was reported today to be running 58.7% below February's highs Liability, shortages becalm German wind sector LIABILITY problems and capital shortages are stalling installation plans for Germany's offshore wind schemes, a Bremen conference has heard PCTC order pick-up hailed A FLURRY of new orders for PCTCs is continuing, according to a shipping analyst DDW, Kuok form JV DRYDOCKS World said today it has formed a venture with the Asian group Kuok to widen its presence in Southeast Asia TORM gets NASDAQ extension TORM has obtained a 180-day extension to regain compliance with listing rules at NASDAQ Panama Canal delays toll hike RESPONDING to customer complaints, the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) announced today that it will postpone implementation of new toll increases by three months

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JUNE 28, 2012
US Intermodal Traffic Up 4.8 Percent Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending June 23 rose 4.8 percent year-over-year and slipped 1.5 percent... AAPA Urges Action on TWIC Readers The American Association of Port Authorities said delays in setting technical specifications for Transportation Worker Identification Credential card scanners could... Tacoma to Welcome Two New Services in August The Port of Tacoma will receive two new container services in early August when the Mediterranean Pacific and the Oceania... South Carolina Legislature Allocates $300 Million to Deepen Charleston Harbor The South Carolina Legislature allocated $300 million to fund the deepening Charleston's harbor in the amended state budget announced Thursday.... What the Transport Bill Means for Shippers, Carriers The final surface transportation bill, expected to pass Congress Friday, is full of victories and disappointments for shippers and freight... ILA, USMX Resume Contract Talks The International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance have resumed negotiations on a contract covering 14,500 East and Gulf... Customs, GPA Sign Five-Year Agreement for Savannah Station U.S. Customs and Border Protection signed a five-year contract with the Georgia Ports Authority to use newly renovated offices and... Foxconn Targets Indonesia for Super Factory Electronics giant Foxconn plans to build a giant factory in Indonesia, and as a result, could employ as many as... Martinaire Charged With Hazmat Violations Texas-based air cargo company Martinaire Aviation could receive a six-figure fine after being accused of noncompliance with hazardous cargo regulations.... Truck Strike Slams South Korea Container Trade A truck strike over working conditions in South Korea continued to paralyze import and export trade Thursday. Most ports... Airbus Considers Building Assembly Plant in Alabama Airbus is weighing plans to build its first U.S. assembly plant in Alabama as the European aircraft manufacturer ratchets up... Asia-Europe Rates Slip Again Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade slipped this week for the seventh week in a row, threatening to erode... Bill Introduced to Deepen Mississippi to 50 Feet Congress may consider a bill to deepen the Mississippi River to 50 feet so that larger post-Panamax vessels transiting the... No Stowaways Found on Container Ship in Newark An extensive search of a container ship at Newark, N.J., ended this morning without authorities finding any stowaways. The... APM Terminals to Open New Asia Headquarters APM Terminals will open a new regional headquarters in Singapore in September to oversee its operations in Southeast Asia and... India OKs Kintetsu-Gati Joint Venture Indian regulatory authorities cleared a joint venture between Japanese forwarder Kintetsu World Express and domestic logistics group Gati Ltd. ... LaHood Optimistic on Future of TIGER Grants for Ports (Video) Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood discusses TIGER grants for transportation infrastructure. He was interviewed at Global Terminal in Bayonne, N.J., where... Panama Canal Postpones Proposed Toll Hikes After reviewing objections raised by shipping lines to the toll increases it proposed in April, the Panama Canal Authority postponed... MSC to Boost Rates From Asia to South America Mediterranean Shipping Co. will impose a general rate increase on shipments from Asia to the east coast of South America,...

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JUNE 28, 2012
Zim moves to reduce B/L forgery Zim Line has introduced a new standard Bill of Lading (B/L) which it claims will significantly reduce forgery. The form, which is said to exceed current industry ... More horror for financially strapped shipowners One of Germany's largest banks, Commerzbank, has decided to cease lending money to shipowners. Cash strapped ocean carriers have been told to look elsewhere for ... Yangtze River intermodal cargo to get boost from new terminal The largest intermodal terminal on the Yangtze River, Chongqing Guoyuan, is expected to start a partial trial run by the end of 2012, according to the Yangtze River ... Hope as talks begin over union dispute at Portland A labour dispute at the US port of Portland that has disrupted shipping traffic in the north-west Pacific for weeks entered a new phase this week, as peace talks ... Shipping confidence on the up - and look for the rise of the 'shanker' Confidence levels in shipping increased in the three months to May, to reach their highest level since February 2011, according to the latest survey from shipping ... AgTC requests deadline extension for FMC export index NOI - and names its top carriers The Agriculture Transportation Coalition (AgTC) has welcomed the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Notice of Inquiry (NOI0 into the possibility of launching a US ... Customs dispute affects Brazil's ports Ocean carriers calling at Brazil's main ports are suffering delays to their services as a consequence of strikes and go-slows by the country's Customs officials ... Transpac PSS keeps up momentum The strengthening in transpacific spot rates is holding fast following the implementation of the Peak Season Surcharge (PSS) according to Drewry's container ... APM T to set up new office in Singapore The Hague-based APM Terminals (APM TI is to open a new office in Singapore in September. It will focus on managing the terminal operator's facilities and investments ...

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JUNE 28, 2012
'Buy rumour, sell the news' Tanker market on edge as EU points sanctions cannon at Iranian crude. Sietas close to sale Struggling Hamburg group in talks with Lurssen and VeKa to offload yards. Pac Basin pounces Looming loss has not dented the Hong Kong-listed owner's appetite for bulker buys. Atlantic plots order blitz Norwegian owner plans four ERRVs to follow double PSV contract, report claims. Car carriers welcome Arctic says four owners penning new ships is a good sign for the sector. Crewmen burned Filipinos in hospital in Fujiarah after accident on Greek tanker Aris. Swire back for more Singapore group orders up to 10 supply ships at Universal in Japan. Jinjiang orders quartet Shanghai shipowner builds feeder fleet with deal at Jiangnan Shipyard. Cargoship salvage begins USCG coordinating lightering of Jireh stuck off Mona Island, Puerto Rico. Seadrill into extra time John Fredriksen-led driller scores $410m contract extension with ExxonMobil.

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JUNE 28, 2012
Logistics companies' margins remain thin The revenues of the world's leading listed transport and logistics companies flattened in 2011, according to a new report by London-based researcher and consultant Transport Intelligence (Ti). APMT to open Singapore headquarters IT costs to rise under BYOD trend Maersk starts dedicated reefer Website OnRamp appoints new president Wheels elects directors MavenWire buys EII APAC for Oracle boost AgTC: More time to comment on FMC rate index proposal AgTC Executive Director Peter Friedmann said in the letter that additional time is needed to survey his membership. The comment period is due to expire July 8, but the AgTC is requesting a postponement until Aug. 8. WTO takes on China's rare earth exports controls Congress nears compromise on transport bill Congressional conferees are close to a deal on a two-year highway transportation bill that maintains current spending levels and institutes policy changes to speed up delivery of construction projects and consolidate transportation programs. Search of ship in Newark finds no stowaways Government officials found no stowaways on a containership docked in Newark, N.J. The search was ordered after a Coast Guard boarding crew thought they heard a knocking sound from within a container during a routine inspection. Track-and-trace provision missing from pharma law Panama Canal defers toll hikes European groups ask for transport budget safeguards

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JUNE 28, 2012
Middle East bunker prices relatively steady Durban IFO prices see small gains. Rotterdam prices firming Bunker markets relatively stable. Volatile prices boost hedging 'We are experiencing an increasing demand for our knowledge and expertise,' says Global Risk Management. More pressure on Singapore players to cut Iranian imports 'Another round of calls was made..., the companies were receptive,' says Singapore source. 'Bunker island' project looks for new backers 'They should have a few more months to see how this pans out,' says analyst. Fuel oil stocks at 11-week high Increase comes on the back of an increase in arbitrage cargoes from the Middle East, including Iran. Bunker prices climb in Singapore Good avails in Asian ports. Debated part of ISO 8127:2010 addressed by CIMAC A guide on how to manage residual fuels with poor ignition and combustion properties offers a new industry reference. SLPA to upgrade bunkering facilities at Colombo Work on the projects will start before the end of next month and is expected to take 12 months. Canadian bunker supplier to start offering LSFO product Marine Petrobulk plans to supply 1.00% LSFO product at Vancouver before August 1, 2012. US Navy Admiral: Biofuels clearly a factor in security 'I believe that it is important for us to continue to pursue these alternatives,' says US Admiral. Taiwan shipping firm expects to post profit for 2012 Lower bunker prices help Wan Hai's profitability in Q2 2012, says Vice President.

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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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