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BRIEFS

October 31, 2012

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US east coast ports take steps to brace themselves for Hurricane Sandy China's domestic container handling soars tenfold in decade to 2011 DP World suffers 1pc volume decline to 14.2 million TEU in third quarter Poland's ports increase January-August throughput 20.1pc to 1,065,203 TEU Parked trucks clog Manila port, awaiting daily lifting of trucking ban Asia Development Bank to lend US$24 million loan to China's logistics project Three Chongqing trailer trucking companies to get US$1.6 million subsidy Major shipping lines skip Dammam calls until heavy congestion eases Heihe trade slips on weak Russian economy, currency, high Chinese prices Milan developer to spend US$900 million into Chongqing logistics park Kuehne + Nagel wins Lego e-commerce internet contract in Belgium Xiamen government buys Dongdu Cargo facility, turns it into cruise terminal DP World's CT3 to install CyberLogitec OPUS TOS to boost box capacity UPS opens three healthcare distribution facilities in Asia Pacific FedEx's air cargo hub in Piedmont comes under fire as traffic declines Dnata's freight up 700pc on surge in heavylift cargo through Dubai airport

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Indian Ocean Rim nations to hold talks on piracy MOL recognised for climate change disclosure New Safmarine 'Business Link' forum focuses on finding sustainable solutions Vessel operating costs expected to rise over the next two years Vigilance Awareness Week being observed at SCI Deals inked for exporting 2 lakh bales of cotton HBT threatens to quit Haldia operations PPP to play major role in Railways' Vision 2020: Minister RBI cuts CRR by 0.25 pc; keeps repo rate steady at 8 pc

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
New loan for Montenegrin emergency rail infrastructure rehabilitation The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is providing an additional EUR 10 million to the national rail infrastructure management company of Montenegro (ZICG). Z... SriLankan Airlines increases capacity on Kuala Lumpur route From today (30 October), SriLankan Airlines is increasing capacity on four of its 14 weekly Colombo - Kuala Lumpur flights with Airbus A330-200 and/or A340-300 equipment, instead o... Fret SNCF expands its MLMC offer and opens it to international routes Fret SNCF, the freight division of the French state railway SNCF, is enhancing its single wagon "multi-lots multi-clients" offer (MLMC) and extending it to international... Ethiopian Airlines operated first B787 Dreamliner humanitarian flight US plane maker Boeing recently joined with Ethiopian Airlines and Seattle Anesthesia Outreach (SAO) to deliver approximately 9 t of medical supplies to Black Lion Hospital - Ethiop... US Airways posts highest Q3 earnings in company history The Arizona-based US Airways Group Inc reported a Q3/2012 net profit of USD192 million (excluding special items), the second highest Q3 profit excluding special items in the compan... Global Express Services (Overseas Group) with new president and CEO Globe Express Services (Overseas Group), a third-party logistics provider with 58 offices worldwide, has appointed Michael C. Hughes as president, chief executive and a member... Höegh Autoliners with new capacity from 2014 The Scandinavian shipping company Höegh Autoliners has entered into twelve-year bare boat charters for two 6,500 car capacity pure car truck carriers (PCTC), which are to be deliv... Daimler Trucks Mexico receives orders for 140 Freightliners Two leading transport and logistics companies in Mexico have purchased a formidable package of 140 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Freightliner Cascadia medium-duty and heavy-du... Scania sells fewer trucks Truck maker Scania reported that its earnings for the first nine months of 2012 amounted to SEK 6.135 million. A drop in vehicle volumes, lower capacity utilisation and a high... Ceva Logistics: Cochovity for business development in the Americas Ceva Logistics has appointed Cindy Cochovity as executive vice-president of business development for the Americas region. Cochovity has served Ceva and its legacy companies with pr... Transco expanding in southern Germany The German logistics service provider Transco's branch office in Weil am Rhein is augmenting its contract logistics sector. The firm put an additional warehouse with 3,000 sqm of h... FedEx Express builds new hub in Shanghai The US service provider FedEx Express is to establish a new, USD 100 million international express and cargo hub at Shanghai Pudong international airport (China). FedEx reported th... DSV reports solid results in Q3/2012 The Danish transport and logistics company DSV reported revenues of DKK 11.31 billion (EUR 1.52 billion) in its interim financial results for Q3/2012, a 3.7% increase compared to t...

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Report finds progress made to lower Puget Sound air pollution Territorial Sea Plan workshop set for Nov. 1 in North Bend Port of Anacortes holding contest to update Cap Sante Marina logo TSA member carriers eye increase to dry cargo rates Panama Canal Authority taps firm for bridge contract

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Nordic Plan offers flexible underwriting solution Will the London market follow Oslo's lead? Skuld and Britannia increases pass pain on to members Both clubs apply general increases but create models to aid payments New RSA cover targets charterers RSA dips into marine liabilities segment with $100m package London Stock Exchange kicks off shipping charm offensive Counter-cyclical bid to lure shipping listings to UK stresses benefits of access to capital Diversity brings strength to Braemar's bottom line Technical division's work on Rena salvage supports revenue increase NOL's glass is half full Full-year loss will be mitigated by efficiency gains and victories over cost Attica files state aid rules complaint against Grimaldi Greek ferry firm 'appalled' by Italian owner's comments on overcapacity in Adriatic Rongsheng reports earnings collapse Nine-month figures reveal tumbling profits at China's top private yard Say no to herd mentality China must avoid overcapacity in offshore as well as in shipbuilding Braemar's shipbroking rises above cautious credit climate But deals get complicated when principals do not trade with each other, says Kidwell Indian Ocean floating armouries operate in a regulatory void 'Don't ask, don't tell' policy could compromise insurance for security firms and owners German owners lack commitment to education, says nautical group Association slams lack of funding and onboard placements Cosco loses $1bn in first nine months State giant posts another hefty quarterly loss Cansi slams race by Chinese yards to boost offshore capacity It is wrong to ' blindly increase' greenfield capacity, says shipbuilder group Flaminia clean-up will take two months German government says return of fire-damaged boxship cost more than $130,000 CSCL reinforces quarterly profit Narrower nine month net loss raises prospect of full-year profit Pipeline forces CSD to deploy more tankers in overseas trade Riyi project could reduce demand by 138-139 VLCC shipments a year Gas goes west With little commercial marine fuel demand in Europe, is it time to look to North America? CSSC units report dismal performances Updated: Flagship CSSC Holdings sees profits plunge and GSI and CSSC JHI flipped into the red Lower daily charter rate squeezes Rickmers' latest profits Company has the cashflow to ride out uncertainty, says Preben Hansen Divestment contributes to slower volumes for DP World Dubai port giant reports strongest growth at home and in emerging markets Shanghai reports profit growth despite dip in box volumes Operator of the world's busiest port benefits from tax rebates China Shipping withdraws two Asia-Europe sailings Decision comes as prospects for November 1 rate hike remain uncertain NOL presses ahead with this year's second bond issue Singapore box operator will raise $245m for general purposes and investment China tanker giant posts third-quarter loss LNG shipping is the sole positive as CMES is hit by bunker costs and low freight rates Norwegian Car Carriers issues shares to buy secondhand tonnage Debt financing is in place for 70% of 2010-built vessel's purchase price Bergen signs shipbuilding division over to joint venture Partnership with unnamed European firm aims to return yards to profitability Omega's Chapter 11 saga set to drag on into December Hurricane Sandy forces postponement of cash collateral matter

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
HHI's profits cut in half HYUNDAI HI of South Korea said net profits for the first nine months of 2012 were cut in half year on year CIMC's profits crash SHENZHEN-listed CIMC said today its profits slumped by 52.3% year on year in the first nine months of 2012 Braemar posts even profits BRAEMAR Shipping Services, the London shipbroker and services group, today posted stable profits for 1H12 despite weak markets RMT's 3Q profits fall 26% RICKMERS Maritime Trust said today net profits for 3Q12 dropped 26% year on year to $8.23M MES profits dive 58% MITSUI Engineering & Shipbuilding said today that net profits for the first half of its current fiscal year dropped 58.1% year on year to ¥3.016Bn ($38M) Dolphin might issue bonds DOLPHIN, Norway's offshore service vessel operator, said today the group might issue a senior unsecured bond with maturity in November 2016 NOL raises $246M in bonds NOL SAID it raised S$300M ($246M) from its fourth bond offering under its $1.5Bn euro-denominated medium-term note programme China's breakers face losses CHINA'S shipbreakers warned today they would report full-year losses, reflecting a 30% fall in Chinese scrap steel prices year on year Big charter box ships under pressure TIMECHARTER rates for post-Panamax and Panamax box ships are continuing to lose ground this week China's bunker demand growing 10% per year BUNKER fuel consumption will rise 10% per year for each of the next three years, China Marine Bunker Supply has warned Adelaide move costs DPW DUBAI Ports World told Fairplay today selling its stake in Adelaide's box terminal has caused a 17% year on year fall in its volume in the Americas and Australia Chinese ordered more newbuildings than Greeks CHINESE companies booked more newbuildings than their Greek counterparts in the first nine months of the year, broker Golden Destiny has revealed Daiichi Chuo Kisen warns of bigger losses JAPANESE ship operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha has warned of bigger losses ahead of its results for the first half of its fiscal year Chinese shipbreaking gains as Bangladesh fades CHINESE shipbreakers won more tonnage last week as owners became disillusioned with the weakening market in Bangladesh

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Asia-U.S. Carriers Seek December Rate Hike In an attempt to prevent freight rates from eroding during the slack season, shipping lines that carry U.S. imports from Asia plan to increase rates $400 per 40-foot container on shipments to the West Coast and $600 per FEU to all other destinations, effective Dec. 1. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a... Port of Virginia to Reopen to Ships Tuesday Night The Virginia Port Authority said its marine terminal will start handling vessels at 7 p.m. Tuesday. After closing Monday to ride out Hurricane Sandy, the port reopened Tuesday morning at 8 a.m., but wasn't ready to handle vessels while the terminals were inspected for any storm damage. "There was no damage, only... Rickmers Maritime Profit Dives Rickmers Maritime's third quarter profit plunged 26 percent from a year earlier on lower charter revenue and increased costs, but the Singapore-based trust said its strong cash flow would help it to ride out volatile market conditions. Net profit fell to $8.2 million from $11.1 million in the third quarter of... Norwegian Car Carriers Issues Shares to Acquire Ship Norwegian Car Carriers is issuing shares to raise 80 million to 100 million kroner ($13.9 million to $17.4 million) to help finance the acquisition of a secondhand vessel to transport automobiles. The Oslo-listed company said it already has received offers of debt financing to cover 70 percent of the cost of... NY-NJ Ports, Airports Undergo Post-Storm Assessment All marine terminals in the Port of New and New Jersey remained closed on Tuesday while port workers inspected them for damage. in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. All three airports in New York City also remained closed Tuesday morning, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. All mass transit... Port of Virginia Reopens, But Won't Handle Ships Yet All marine terminals in the Port of Virginia reopened Tuesday at 8 a.m., two hours later than usual, following the passing of Hurricane Sandy. The Virginia Port Authority said there would be no vessel operations until the U.S. Coast Guard completes a port assessment and the sea lanes are reopened. The...

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Carrier GRIs gets boost from capacity culls and lay-ups The blanking of two Asia to Europe voyages in November by CSCL, added to the voiding of sailings by the CKYH and G6 alliances and Maersk Line, is clearly swinging ... DP World compensates for slack European market Container port operating giant DP World saw its Q3 2012 throughput contract by 1% compared to the same quarter of 2011 to 14.2 million TEU - the result ... CSCL to blank two November Asia - Europe voyages State-run China Shipping Container Line [CSCL] will void scheduled sailings on weeks 45 and 48 on its Asia - north Europe AEX1 service to underpin the 'industry' ... Super storm claims 13 lives on USEC The states of New York and New Jersey are today in the grip of a major disaster after megastorm Sandy made landfall last night battering the US east coast and flooding ... Evergreen out of the red Taiwan's Evergreen Marine has returned to the black for the nine months of trading posting a net profit of USD3.6 million for the January to September period.The ... Portek bucks the downturn Singapore-headquartered port operator, Portek International has reported a 16% increase in containers processed through its global terminals at the halfway stage ...

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Spring Bok master fined A Seatrade reefer captain has been fined in a UK court following March's collision with a Stealth Maritime LPG carrier in fog off Dover. CFL buys Greenfleet Dutch shipping company CFL is taking over Greenfleet Crew as it looks to expand its fleet. Tanker grounds on street A veteran tanker has grounded on a street in Staten Island during Hurricane Sandy. CSDC falls China Shipping Development Corp has recorded smaller third quarter earnings as revenue fell. Huge loss for CCHC Boxship and bulker giant China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has been hit by rising costs as it turned in a mammoth loss for the first nine months. Atlantska slides Croatian bulker owner Atlantska Plovidba has plunged to a loss as rates slipped in the first nine months. CSCL swings to profit China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has returned to profit in the third quarter as box rates improved. TTA's scrap success Thoresen Thai Agencies has cashed in its oldest bulker, it is claimed. Rickmers dips in third Higher costs and lower revenue chalked down Rickmers Maritime's third quarter bottom line by 26%. Braemar eyes 'big stuff' Braemar Seascope has an eye on expanding into the high-end offshore market if it can find the right name to lead the charge, its CEO says. Precious ups profit Cutting its losses on a series of delayed vessels at India's ABG Shipyard has helped push Precious Shipping to an improved set of third quarter numbers. Cargoship hits beach A cargoship has run aground on a beach in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Rongsheng profit dwindles China Rongsheng Heavy Industries continues to haemorrhage profit in 2012. Sasebo struggling Japanese shipbuilder Sasebo Heavy Industries has suffered a big swing into the red in the first half. Siem in October quartet Siem Offshore has once again turned to a Norwegian shipyard for its latest newbuilding. Two hurt in ferry fire Two Canadian shipyard workers have been treated for smoke inhalation after a fire on board a drydocked ferry. NOCC plots cash grab Norwegian Car Carriers is lining up a private placement to part fund its latest vessel purchase. Kyoei coming back Japan's Kyoei Tanker has switched its six-month earnings forecast from loss to profit. MES making less Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) has posted a big fall in six-month profit. Alang death toll rises An explosion earlier this month on a tanker at an Alang shipbreaking yard has claimed the life of another worker. Drunk master jailed A Ukrainian captain has been sentenced to a month in a Danish jail after being found drunk on his vessel. Braemar's glass half-full London broker Braemar Shipping Services has edged up its first-half profit amid signs of improvement in the industry. Panamax demo nears 100 Panamax bulkers sold for scrap so far this year are on the verge of passing the psychological 100 ship barrier, according to brokers. Profits trimmed at SITC China's SITC International has seen its nine month profits trimmed by higher costs - particularly bunker expenses. Basma big on India Hassan Basma, boss of Malaysia's Bumi Armada, says he is very bullish on the prospects for FPSO demand in India. NOL gets bonds away Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has successfully raised SGD300m ($245m) from its second straight bond issue this year. Costs set to rise Vessel operating costs are expected to rise 3% this year and next according to a new survey by Moore Stephens. ISC details UOS funding International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has unveiled how it intends to finance its acquisition of United Ocean Services (UOS).

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
Walmart DC 20% powered by wind turbine The wind turbine is Walmart's first onsite industrial-sized wind turbine and will generate about 2.2 million kilowatt hours of power, providing up to 20 percent of the Red Bluff, Calif. distribution center's annual electricity use. Maersk hiking TP rates in December The liner carrier's increases, effective from Dec. 1, are $320 per 20-foot container, $400 per 40-foot container, $450 per 40-foot high-cube and $506 per 45-foot high cube container to U.S. West Coast ports. Allee to leave Gulfport post Gulfport Director Don Allee will resign from his post, effective Nov. 2, in the wake of scrutiny over how the Mississippi port has used $570 million in federal funds after Hurricane Katrina, according to local reports. Tanker pushed aground on Staten Island Maersk adjusts for Asia-Europe winter disruptions Landmark, bpost in acquisition talks Belgian postal operator bpost is in talks to acquire a majority share of Ontario, Calif.-based Landmark Distribution, a cross-border parcel logistics specialist, and sister company Landmark Trade Services in Canada. Maersk speeds up Asia-W. Africa loops again Panama Canal Authority awards contract for new bridge INTTRA, Sinotrans expand agreement Logistics center to open in Lansing, Michigan NVO Countdown - No. 3 ABS opens technology center in Busan

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OCTOBER 30, 2012
ABS opens energy technology centre Focus areas will include LNG technology, renewable energy development, alternative fuels and environmental efficiency. Marine gas oil prices unchanged in Fujairah But markets maintained a mixed picture elsewhere. US East Coast distillates may face upward price pressure Low inventories and imports prompt concerns about supplies ahead of winter months. IFO prices down across Europe Weak demand seen in most markets. Cosco looks to full-year loss High bunker prices identified as factor in weak financial performance. Replacement found for arrested cruise ship Australian company says it has found substitute tonnage for arrested vessel. Costly bunkers eat into SITC profits But Chinese carrier plots brighter future on expected regional growth. Dynamic Oil Trading hires again Recently launched Wrist Group company says it expects to make further appointments. Losses widen at Scorpio Tankers Fuel efficient newbuildings put firm in 'desirable position', says CEO. IFO prices largely down at major ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday. Azerbaijan toughens domestic shipping laws Requires vessels trading within inland territorial waters to carry four additional documents. Performance system achieves fuel efficiency Eitzen Chemical has seen improvement in vessel fuel consumption, says spokesman. US barge operator posts marginal increase in net profit Due to high utilisation levels and price increases for services, says Kirby Corporation. Director leaves Singapore-based bunker trading firm Resignation takes effect from October 25.

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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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