BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

May 30, 2012

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Maersk discontinues Oz-NZ service, opts for slots with MSC-ANL Sinotrans and Yang Ming team up to launch new intra-Asia service DHL expands LCL services from China to the Middle East China files WTO complaint on US anti-dumping solar panel tariffs MTT buys slots from PIL to service Pasir Gudang and East Malaysia London Gateway vows to be a hub not a spoke of Continental ports Port of Rotterdam, Broekman Group to completely revamp project cargo centre Optimarin lands US$16 million retrofit contract with NYK subsidiary CAAC Director: no overbuilding of small/medium airports in China Singapore to raise its aviation productivity and promote local firms Ahmedabad airport gets perishables facility to boost Gujarat exports

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MAY 29, 2012
APL, PIL to launch joint service between Far East & Red Sea Bharati Shipyard Q4 results in the red CARGOTEC to introduce unique automation capabilities at TOC Europe 2012 Drewry survey highlights container shipping underperformance ICS discusses range of issues at Australia AGM It's bargain time in a slowing market, says industry head NYK, "K" Line's ultra-deepwater advanced drillship operational Ship scrapping on a high, but new tonnage keeps coming in South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2012 on July 13 in Chennai UASC christens 13,500-TEU vessel at Hamburg port Virtual multinational network members meet in the flesh APM Terminals Q1 net up 66 pc S. R. Kulkarni reappointed to MbPT Board for 55th straight year Rlys streamlines revenue sharing clause in PFT policy Coir exports surpass INR1,000-cr. mark in 2011-12 Depreciating INR will not hit India's rating: Moody's Vegetable oil import bill likely to rise 20 pc Europe's debt fears push Asian currencies down for 4th week

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MAY 29, 2012
VTG increases operating profit in 2011 and hits growth targets VTG Aktiengesellschaft, a leading wagon hire and rail logistics company based in Germany, reported that its 2011 revenue rose by 19.2% to EUR 750 million. Operating profit (ebitda... TX Logistik connecting Norway and Italy TX Logistik has launched a new intermodal train service that runs from Halden in southeastern Norway to Verona in northern Italy. The service is operated on behalf of Lauritzen, a ... Daimler launches new Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid truck in Japan Daimler's Japanese commercial vehicle subsidiary, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), has launched the sale of its innovative Fuso Canter Eco Hybrid truck in Japan. ... Chep lands Horizon Tissue as first customer in Estonia Chep, a leading global provider of pooling solutions for pallets and containers, has signed a contract with Horizon Tissue, Estonia's largest tissue converter. The company is Chep'... Evergreen to launch South India - Persian Gulf Express Service (SGE) The Taiwan-based carrier Evergreen Line is set to launch a new weekly South India - Persian Gulf Express Service (SGE) as from 5 June. Two 2,000 teu ships will serve the ports of ... Cosco plans to strengthen its presence in Koper The port of Koper (Slovenia) welcomed a high-ranking delegation from the Chinese carrier Cosco Container Lines (Coscon) on 22 May. The guests were presented with the port's develop... Allnet: a new general cargo alliance Three independent national general cargo networks from Italy, France and Germany recently teamed up and formed an alliance called Allnet (the alliance of networks). The partners ar... Saudia Cargo promotes "fly your car" service As the summer vacation season approaches, Saudi Airlines Cargo is launching a campaign to promote the benefits of its "fly your car" service. Offering ... Raben Ukraine opens new customs cargo complex in Kiev Raben Ukraine, a subsidiary of the global logistics service provider Raben Group, has officially opened its new customs cargo complex (CCC) in its own logistics terminal in Kiev (U... Continental and DB Schenker Logistics signed warehousing contract on the Philippines Continental Temic in the Philippines and DB Schenker have signed a three-year contract for the warehousing of raw materials. The Continental Temic plant in Taguig manufactures elec... Damco reports steady market growth in Q1/2012 Damco, the global logistics business unit of the Denmark-based A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, increased its net revenue by USD 53 million to USD 738 million in Q1/2012. Gross profit in ... New weekly service between Zurich and Tampa Swiss WorldCargo has further expanded its network of airfreight services with the recent introduction of a new weekly non-stop flight between Zurich and Tampa international airport... JAL and IAG's joint business agreement receives anti-trust immunity approval from Japan's MLIT Japan Airlines (JAL) and International Airlines Group's (IAG) joint business has been granted anti-trust immunity from the Japanese ministry of land, infrastructure, transport and ... International Chamber of Shipping elects new chairman The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) elected the Japanese national Masamichi Morooka as its new chairman, with immediate effect, at its annual general meeting in Port Dougla... SNCF Geodis and Modalohr planning truck-on-train service through Switzerland Two French partners - the logistics corporation SNCF Geodis and the intermodal transport service developer Modalohr - recently presented the "Transhelvetica" project at t... Maxim Sokolov appointed Russian transport minister Maxim Sokolov has become the new transport minister of the Russian Federation and member of the cabinet. His appointment was announced by President Vladimir Putin on 21 May. Sokolo...

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MAY 29, 2012
IMO Maritime Safety Committee makes interim recommendations on... Norway's Havyard Group books PSV order from India's Global... Ingram Barge promotes Crystal Taylor to Senior VP and... Mobile's Harrison Bros Dry Dock and Repair Yard is to close Keel laying for Offshore Patrol Boat for Irish Navy

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MAY 29, 2012
OOCL gives update on CP labor woes Port of Kalama celebrates Q KEEN maiden voyage call Crowley Maritime expanding Puerto Rico distribution center Frontier Airlines begins Denver to Bellingham flights Trade between NAFTA partners jumps during month of March

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MAY 29, 2012
A new frame of mind for armed guards Are PMSCs getting enough psychological support? Depressing, distressing work Depression, addiction, trauma - the secret lives of security contractors Protected but exposed China's shipowners are not exactly cossetted Bulker resales fetch little money Three supramaxes sold out of the yard for $24m apiece Brazilian shipyards found wanting Yards fail to live up to standards after billions in government investment Attica reduces first-quarter loss despite traffic slump Adriatic and Greek island ferry traffic slumps as fuel prices hit operators Demolition sales slow to lowest levels since January Breakers' appetite dwindles as owners hold back Insurance industry at risk of missing Solvency II deadline Many insurers state they are well prepared, but a Deloitte survey suggests otherwise Baltic activity nudges aframax trade upwards Mediterranean market stays flat for three weeks straight IUA urges new approach to UK insurance regulatory reform New approach needs more 'clarity and detail' Shenhua Energy to build coal berths near Tianjin Chinese coal giant to invest $602m Denmark cluster cash funds anti piracy and innovation projects Danish Maritime Fund pushes research and development cash Seanergy urges bulker owners to halt ordering Company posts increased first-quarter loss despite cost-cutting successes ClassNK hits 200m gt milestone World largest classification society gains from overcapacity and global expansion Seaspan reaffirms ordering strategy No comment on reports of a failed $1.4bn contract Eagle Bulk secures waiver extension for another month Sources say May 31 expiry pushed back to June 30 China levy on petroleum imports supports compensation fund Government will raise money for victims of marine casualties German feeder boxship arrested in Canada Vessel held after American Feeder Lines halts New England liner service Freddy's ready Norwegian tycoon John Fredriksen can spread his risk South Korea considers retaliating against Japanese shipowners Ministry ponders ban on Asian rival carrying coal for state-run utilities Frontline 2012 raises $210m to fund 16 newbuildings Fredriksen-controlled company says another 'material increase' of new tankers to come soon Panama's costly canal The Panama Canal Authority should rethink its latest round of toll hikes P+S secures rescue package Troubled German shipyard faces 'very difficult situation', say ministers Splitting the risk, Fredriksen-style Frontline 2012 is causing a stir thanks to its ambitious newbuilding programme China gives preliminary go-ahead to building valemax berths Ministry of Transport move suggests VLOC ban might be lifted eventually Who attacked Maersk Texas? EU Navfor questions carrier's claims that pirates targeted cargoship Topaz completes first phase of $330m refinancing Deal frees $60m of trapped equity for liquidity and investment Bharati reports $6.6m quarterly loss Shipyard hit by high interest expenses and lower sales

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MAY 29, 2012
Frontline 2012 raises $210M FRONTLINE 2012, the growth vehicle in John Frderiksen's shipping empire, said today it has completed a $210M private placement and is in talks with yards to "materially increase" its newbuilding programme Crye to exit CLIA MICHAEL Crye, a longtime and pivotal lobbyist for the cruise sector, is leaving the Cruise Lines International Association, Fairplay confirmed today US docker chats freeze STRIKE rhetoric by the head of the US East and Gulf Coast dockers' union has increased, as job-protection talks seem to have stalled GNV opens Sète/Morocco service ITALY'S ferry operator Grandi Navi Veloci has opened a France/Morocco service to replace one operated by Morocco's Comarit-Comanav Seoul's Iran crude imports rise 60% TANKERS reportedly transported nearly 60% more crude to South Korea from Iran in April than in March Rail link for bunkers to Primorsk refused A TUG OF war over who should pay for a new rail link to Primorsk's bunker and petroleum export terminal is going the government-run railroad's way S&P suggests tanker gap A LOW SALE price for Iino Kaiun Kaisha's 2007-built MR tanker Freja Fiona has surprised market watchers Bumi Armada posts $28.46M in profits MALAYSIAN offshore vessel specialist Bumi Armada said it made 89.7M ringgit ($28.46M) in profits for 1Q12, up 9.3% year on year ClassNK becomes first to exceed 200M gt JAPAN'S ClassNK said today its register has become the first to exceed 200M gt Post-Panamax box fixture hits $40,000/d PREMIUMS for post-Panamax box ship charters have jumped again, with Zim fixing Northern Jamboree for $40,000 per day for a year LPG exports set Mideast record HIGHER crude and natural gas output in the Middle East has propelled the region's LPG exports to a record 3.2M tonnes in May, Norwegian broker Lorentzen & Stemoco said

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MAY 29, 2012
Diesel Prices Hit Lowest Point Since February Diesel prices across the U.S. fell to the lowest point since early February, declining 5.9 cents in the week ending... FMCSA Shuts Down Unsafe Trucking Company Federal regulators shut down Texas-based motor carrier Demco Express for serious safety violations, the sixth unsafe trucking operator closed in... Fitch Affirms Jaxport's "A" Rating Fitch Ratings affirmed its long-term "A" rating on the Jacksonville Port Authority's outstanding 2008 revenue bonds. The ratings agency said... Daggett Denies Intentional Slowdown by ILA International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett said long delays at the Port of New York and New Jersey before the... Used Truck Prices Rose 16 Percent in April Truckers reeling from sticker shock when shopping for new trucks aren't finding much relief in the used truck market, according... FedEx to Buy Brazilian Transportation Company FedEx plans to acquire a major Brazilian transportation and logistics company, as the parcel giant works to counters the increased... Ratio Between Container Ship Orders, World Fleet Number Declining The ratio between container ships on order and the world fleet has fallen to a nine year low, according to... Piraeus Port Profits on Big Increase in Traffic Piraeus Port Authority swung to a 185,400-euro ($231,250) pretax profit in first quarter 2012 from a 2.94 million-euro ($3.7 million)... Geodis Opens Logistics Center in Singapore Geodis Wilson has opened a new logistics center in Singapore's Jurong harbor. The 3PL said the 19,356-square-foot facility would... FMCSA Extends Comment Period on CSA Changes Motor carriers, truck drivers, shippers and freight brokers will have more time to comment on proposed changes to the Compliance, Accountability,... Maersk Alabama Crew Sues Owner, Operator More than half the crew aboard the Maersk Alabama when it was attacked by Somali pirates in April 2009 have... Crowley Acquires Distribution Center in Puerto Rico Crowley Maritime's Caribbean logistics unit has nearly doubled its distribution center space in Puerto Rico with the acquisition of a... Asian Airlines Hit by Weak Demand and Softening Rates Softening cargo rates due to weak demand continue to impact the bottom lines of Asia's leading carriers, according to the... Profit Surges at Indonesian Port Operator Port operator Indonesia Port Corporation II saw net profit climb by 45.9 percent year-over-year in the first quarter as demand...

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MAY 29, 2012
Wilhelmshaven rushing to be completed on time Wilhelmshaven is still rushing to get its new state-of-the-art container terminal finished on time due to unexpected quay wall construction difficulties. Insufficient ... UPS shows Olympic Games imagination Many social advantages will evolve out of this year's Olympic Games in London, but a regular barge service for containerised goods between Tilbury and Northumberland ... Mombasa box traffic to rise Gichiri Ndua, managing director of the Kenya Port Authority (KPA),expects a similar rise in Mombasa's total cargo throughput this year to that achieved in 2011. ... AfDB sounds warning note The African Development Bank Group has warned that the crisis in Europe could have a negative impact on Africa's economic growth and trade prospects. While its ... Shipper groups slam Maersk's fog surcharge Maersk Line is to launch a fog surcharge in China's Qingdao - which the executive director of Hong Kong Shippers' Council has slammed as 'unreasonable' and 'unacceptable'.And ... Validity of contract freight rates questioned Research revealed in SeaIntel's latest Sunday Spotlight questions the effectiveness of long-term ocean freight rate contract agreements between ocean carriers and ... CP strikers back to work by Thursday? That is the prediction of Canada's Labour Minister, Lisa Raitt, who rushed through the necessary legislation in Parliament yesterday that will force Canadian Pacific ... Star Reefers becomes Siem Shipping Effective today, the specialist reefer shipping company Star Reefers is changing its name to Siem Shipping. The move reflects the identity of its main shareholder ... Argentine import restrictions: EU refers to WTO The European Union has referred Argentina to the World Trade Organisation [WTO] over the alleged increased difficulty in obtaining export licences for shipments ...

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MAY 29, 2012
Chardan backs blank cheque New York investment bank helps line up $245m IPO as investment vehicle hunts opportunities in Russia and Europe. Sekkesaeter still on top Head of Teekay Corp's UK-based technical division secures seat at top of table as management spinoff takes shape. Teekay sheds light on alliance Tanker titan says tie-up with Anglo-Eastern will focus solely on management of "conventional" crude and product fleet. Chinese discount stretches Gap in fuel performance and assumptions on quality mean Chinese-built bulkers are now up to one-fifth cheaper, RS Platou Markets says. Cosmoship lights torch Greek owner earns top dollar for vintage containership in $2.7m demolition deal despite pricing pressure, brokers say. SCI slumps to annual loss Indian state shipowner hurt by big liner deficit as wages and bunker costs soar. Seanergy loss grows Restis-controlled bulker owner sees its bottom line slip further below zero in the opening three months of 2012. Erria back in profit Danish tanker group survives last year's write-downs to emerge stronger in the first quarter. Pallas plots newbuilding Swedish owner in talks with shipyard over new high-spec bunkering vessel to boost fleet. Global Carriers inches up Malaysian product tanker owner cuts deficit as operating costs fall. Bargain for Thenamaris Greek heavyweight tipped to be the buyer of a Japanese products tanker at a knock-down price. WIS worse India's biggest shiprepairer sees earnings dip on lower revenue to 31 March. Crew held for scrap sale Desperate seafarers on detained Lanka Mahapola arrested in South Africa for selling metal off-cuts to raise $96. Teekay in Anglo Eastern deal US-listed tanker giant to form ship management venture with Hong Kong's Anglo-Eastern involving 50 ships.

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MAY 29, 2012
Leo TechnoSoft develops trade manager for Eximforce FedEx to buy Brazil's Rapidão Cometa The deal, which is expected to increase the express carrier's operations in the South American country, should close in the third quarter of this year, though it is subject to the customary closing conditions. FreshStart partners with Transite Maersk raises Samba capacity 68% The ocean carrier will increase the size of five of the seven vessels currently deployed on the weekly Europe-east coast of South America service from 3,913 TEUs to 6,558 TEUs. Crowley expands Caribbean logistics Miami ship surveyor convicted Alejandro Gonzalez, 60, of Miami-Dade County, Fla., was convicted of three counts of making false statements to the Coast Guard and one count of obstruction of an agency proceeding. Washington Notebook: DHS' careful approach to cargo radiation monitors Legislation introduced to end CP strike Contract rates following spot rates Orderbook reaches 9-year low Horsley, Basso to retire from AASHTO Ericsson in Panama settles U.S. export violations Ericsson de Panama S.A. of Panama City has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1.753 million to settle 262 violations of the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Coalition: DOT's 'key priority' should be freight DHL starts Shanghai-Dubai LCL service

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MAY 29, 2012
Bunker prices plummet - Can decline last? Bunker prices have tracked crude's fall over the past month. Will this trend continue? SCI reports loss as bunker costs soar India's state-owned shipping company sees fuel costs up 90% year-on-year. Prices firm in Northern Europe Prices movements mixed in Southern Europe. Prices continue to fall in Fujairah Suez market stable. Rail dispute threatens bunker prospects Primorsk terminal operating at half capacity. Office move for UK-based broker New contact details for Nautical Supply International. China to levy 'pollution' tax on fuel oil cargoes Levy will also apply to shipments of crude oil, diesel and lubricants. Merged companies form new entity Argos Ceebunkers and North Sea Group Bunkering are joining forces under the new name Argos Bunkering BV. Asian bunker markets see mixed price movements Supplies of bunker products fine at major Asian ports on Tuesday. UK refinery set to close Speculation that it could become a terminal. OOCL Vietnam lowers emergency bunker surcharge New surcharge for services from Vietnam to Intra Asia ports to take effect from June 1 onwards, it says. Eimskip posts decline in Q1 profit Slow improvements in volumes while costs, including bunker expenses, have increased, says CEO. UK P&I Club: 'Cappuccino bunker' alert at Singapore "It has come to the club's attention that some bunker deliveries at Singapore have contained excessive amounts of air," it says. Japanese firms collaborate on fuel efficient box ships Use of LNG as bunker fuel and Mitsubishi Air Lubrication System among technologies that will be shared. Iranian sanctions 'next challenge' for Middle East bunker market Market to face challenges fuel oil stops coming into the market after July, according to industry players.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

SHIPPING

The threat to shipping in the Red Sea grows as Houthis seize Perim Island.

Sana'a/Hamburg

German shipowners warn that the possibility of returning to the Suez route is further removed

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

In the first eight months of 2026, volumes grew by +1.3%

SHIPPING

WSC reports that containers full of lithium batteries can be shipped without being identified as dangerous goods

Washington

Kramek: People, ports, ships and the marine environment at risk

SHIPPING

T&E, the EU Commission's proposed revision of the ETS for shipping is a hesitant step forward.

Brussels

If the system is extended to small naval units - the association highlights - however, exemptions and derogations risk nullifying its climate impact.

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

The WTO's barometer is rising. Demand for semiconductors and electronic components is offsetting geopolitical tensions.

PORTS

Green light for €1.35 billion in investment in the port of Bremerhaven.

Bremen

It is the largest amount of funding the federal government has ever allocated to a project in the state.

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

Four kilometers of docks with a draft of -18 meters would be built

COMPANIES

Renaissance Partners has signed a binding agreement to acquire De Wave Group.

Genoa/Milan

The Genoese company will be sold by the American company Platinum Equity

SHIPPING

Decarbonizing shipping: a €36 billion challenge and a €45 billion opportunity for Italy

Cernobbio

Without investments in ports, Italy risks losing 80 billion euros in added value by 2050.

SHIPYARDS

Canadian unions want BC Ferries to build new ferries in British Columbia

Delta

The company's latest order was to Chinese company CMI Weihai

PORTS

Filt, Fit, and Uilt should withdraw the amendment that puts port businesses and cooperatives at risk under Article 17.

Rome

The unions fear the progressive replacement of a structural function of the port with precarious forms of work

SHIPYARDS

Norwegian Nor Cruises signs MoU with China's SWS for 2+3 new cruise ships

Shanghai

The units would have a gross tonnage of 84,000 tons

SHIPPING

In July, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +27%

Cairo

In the first seven months of this year, maritime traffic was 8,244 ships (+15.9%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Tomorrow Kombiverkehr will launch an intermodal connection between Regensburg and the Interporto Quadrante Europa

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

PORTS

In July, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +6.7%

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

A choice of continuity that at the same time marks the beginning of a new phase

CRUISES

The launching ceremony of Viking Astrea took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

Viking's Board has authorized a share buyback program of up to $1 billion.

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

With a gross tonnage of 180,000 tons, it will be able to accommodate over 6,000 passengers.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

VTG sells its UK subsidiary VTG Rail UK to pension fund USS

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Genoa Coast Guard reaches its 100th Port State Control inspection of 2026.

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

ABB and Oceanly collaborate to integrate and optimize ship performance and operations

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

Feasibility study for a maritime connection between the Chinese port and Genoa

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles remained stable in August

Los Angeles

The increase in empty garages has offset the decrease in full ones

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

Robo.ai establishes a company specializing in maritime and submarine security

Abu Dhabi

Al-Mansory: We will produce locally and provide solutions for markets around the world

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

Conditions met for the acquisition of AD Ports by Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

Construction of the above-ground section of Genoa's new breakwater has begun.

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

For the first time, a woman leads the Panama Canal Authority.

Balboa

Engineer Ilya Espino de Marotta's term will expire in 2033.

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

Schenone: We are a group united by the desire to contribute to the economic and social development of the island.

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

It involves the maritime transport of iron ore on behalf of the Brazilian company

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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