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BRIEFS

February 15, 2013

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China Shipping levies US$700/TEU peak season surcharge March 15 Maersk cancels Asia-north Europe AE-9 loop again as demand slackens Suez trumps Panama, Maersk redeploys TP-7 from Asia to US east coast CMA CGM settles debt restructuring with banks and gains new funds US FMC seeks greater regulatory scrutiny into TSA-WTSA merger deal Port of London slips 10pc overall, but container volume up 2pc in 2012 Port Tracker: 2012 US import boxes up 2.9pc - more expected in 2013 Hong Kong to restrict exports of infant formula to combat parallel trading 'K' Line India starts shipping motorbike carriers over long hauls in Delhi APS Technology to provide OCR solutions for TraPac's automated US terminal TOC CSC Asia conference in HK to discuss role terminals in supply chain DB Schenker to build US$55 million logistics base near Changi airport Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson cargo slips, but passenger volume sets record Boeing's 787 battery assessment underestimated risk 1,000 fold: NTSB Government gives go-ahead to air cargo complex at Mangalore airport CAAS, NTU set up air traffic management research unit in Singapore

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Allcargo Logistics sees jump in total revenue, operating profit for nine-month period China Navigation launches next generation multi-purpose vessels NYK receives highest rating on SMBC Environmental Assessment Loan for third consecutive year Cotton Board increases export & import estimates India-EU free trade pact may be delayed Eleven companies show interest in Ennore Port s box terminal project JNPT wins Major Ports cricket tournament Vizag General to commence operations at Visakhapatnam terminal Gateway Distriparks' Vallarpadam CFS commences full scale operations L&T Construction secures orders worth INR1,401 cr. in Jan.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Air Madagascar reduces services to Asia The southern African carrier Air Madagascar is cutting its services to Asia today (14 February), as it is reducing its Antananarivo-Bangkok-Guangzhou operation from three to two we... Lufthansa with 1,000 t of roses on board Lufthansa Cargo is flying millions of red roses on fully-laden freighters to Europe in time for bumper sales at high-street florists on today's Valentine's Day. Over the last few... Poland's airfreight volumes shrinking again Poland's airports had to cope with a 1.5% shrinkage in airfreight in 2012, the year in which the country and Ukraine co-hosted the European football championship. According to the ... Volvo: decrease in truck market in Europe and Brazil/growth in North America and Japan The Volvo Group delivered a total of 58,626 trucks in Q4/2012, 15% less than in Q4/2011. Last year, sales of heavy-duty trucks in Europe 28 (EU minus Bulgaria plus Norway and Swit... CMA CGM offering new connection to Russia The French shipping company CMA CGM and its partner Fesco-ESF are adding the Russian port of Ust Luga to their loop D sailing schedule. In the near future a weekly scheduled contai... Safmarine MPV appoints Royal Burger Group as Benelux liner agent Safmarine MPV, which was established in January 2013 in Antwerp (Belgium) as an independent business within Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, has appointed Royal Burger Grou... IRU: TIR system is best tool for ensuring traceability and security The TIR international transit system, established by the United Nations TIR Convention in 1959 and revised in 1975, is the only truly global customs transit system, providing trade... Viking train sees 100-fold increase in cargo volumes The volume of cargo transported by the Viking train has increased more than one hundred-fold since it was launched on 6 February 2003. A total of 58,900 20ft containers were hauled... Bulgaria: ERTMS contract awarded Bulgarian National Railway Infrastructure Company (NRIC) has awarded a contract to install ERTMS on the country's 133 km Sofia - Plovdiv line to the consortium of Thales Austria an... Iata names new general counsel The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has appointed Jeffrey N. Shane as general counsel. Shane will start working with the association on 2 April 2013 and will be base... New CFO for Asco Group The Asco Group, an international oil and gas services company, has selected Mark Walker as its chief financial officer. Walker was formerly the group finance director for Charger E... JF Hillebrand provides white-glove service for exclusive wine collection JF Hillebrand, a leading logistics provider to the global beverage market, recently managed the transportation of a highly-valuable consignment of one of Australia's most prestigio... TNT Post and Hermes: new delivery alliance in Germany The mail service provider TNT Post and parcel carrier Hermes have launched a new strategic sales partnership in Germany. The two companies said the alliance would mean business cus... Michael Schächer is ACG Air Cargo Germany's new CEO ACG Air Cargo Germany has appointed Michael Schächer as its new CEO, effective immediately. The decision was taking at a meeting of the company's partners. Sch'cher previously held... Eurogate applies for short time work in JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven The operator of JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven, Germany's only deep water port, wants to reduce staff working hours, due to a dearth of containers, and has submitted the relevant a...

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
STX OSV announces three OSCV orders in one day Bouchard orders 250,000 bbl ATB at VT Halter Private equity firm acquires Kobelt DOF Subsea comments on Harvey Gulf charter Visemar RO/RO to have complete MAN propulsion package STX OSV books OSCV order from Solstad Offshore

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Portland Port Commission Oks rent rebate scheme with ICTSI Port of Los Angeles sees dip in January cargo volume numbers Diana Shipping sets series of vessel moves Port of Seattle Commissioner announces plans to resign post FreeSeas announces reverse stock split program

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
India drives demand for thermal coal shipments Shipping industry players hope nation's desires to become greener will not dent shipments Closure at Jamnagar refinery highlights its growing influence Global tanker trades now turn on India's huge facility FreeSeas puts reverse split into effect Handysize bulk owner bumps up share price under Nasdaq delisting threat Gdynia prepares for growth as privatisation heads for completion Poland's Baltic Sea gateway to boost handling capacity for larger boxships DCT Gdansk to handle 18,000 teu ships at a new terminal Plans to build second facility will raise Baltic hub's total box capacity to 4m teu Russia's Asian exports boost aframax demand Demand from Asia and global politics have made Eastern Siberia prime for development Cruise Lines International Association's response Clia's mission is to provide a 'safe and secure environment' Well-known ghosts of maritime industry Lifeboat drills remain a dangerous area for seafarers France set to pass new shipping legislation Bill upholds post-Erika principle of owner liability for pollution Euroseas stalks attractive buying opportunities Owner puts first vessel in pool as bulkers start to come off supportive charters Diana prevails at kamsarmax auction Shipowner snaps up former Deiulemar bulker for about $19.7m to add to dry bulk fleet Early signs are positive for supply of product tankers, says BIMCO Total of 77 new ships entered fleet last year Hyundai Merchant Marine doubles annual loss to $922m Operating losses widened to Won520bn Chile boosts business for product tankers Trade from US to South America rises, reflecting growing energy requirements from developing countries Trade makes shipping 'critical' to sustainable future Exclusive interview: Industry is force for good but must serve the world with far less CO2, maintains environmentalist behind SSI Sam Kendall-Marsden's step by step guide to dealing with disaster What to do before, during and after an incident How to survive a casualty Standard Club claims chief shares advice Korea Line loses preferred bidder and faces delisting Hahn & Co pulls out over disagreement on debt guarantees Perilous times for Korea Line Struggling company faces delisting unless it finds a rescuer Latest pirate attack in Niger Delta indicates growing K&R risk Master and chief engineer of supply vessel Walvis 7 confirmed as hostages Genmar's tanker deal of the century Tie-up with Unipec to form Unique Shipping pool gives hope to others like OSG Shipping Corp of India reports $24m nine-month loss Container division ekes out a profit for the period MOL extends presence in Burma Japan line sets up unit under permanent licence to explore further development Wilh. Wilhelmsen sees 87% rise in full-year operating profit Despite rocketing profits, company still remains cautious about market growth US regional talks remain in spotlight as ILA releases pay deal details Tentative draft shows union and employers in apparent harmony over wages and container royalties at US east and Gulf Coast ports Countdown to catastrophe OSG's tax issue called a 'smoking gun'

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Pittas sees 'challenging' 2013 at Euroseas NASDAQ-listed Euroseas today reported quarterly losses and warned of tough conditions ahead in both its drybulk and box ship markets Röhlig's gross profits grow by 14% y/y RöHLIG Logistics, one of Germany's leading midcap ocean freight forwarders, today reported flat profits for last year but strong revenue growth Ports buoyed by Obama THE US PORT sector has praised President Barack Obama's proposal for private investors to pay for improvements Kochi strike settled A STRIKE was settled this evening at an Indian container terminal, Fairplay was told today US docker deal outlined BONUSES paid to US East and Gulf Coast dockers will continue to be based on container weight for the next six years under a new labour accord Box sector seen keeping eyes on the prize BOX LINES are likely to keep focusing on profitability rather than market share amid sustained weak demand growth, BIMCO predicted today ABG's profits dive 60% INDIA'S largest private yard, ABG, today reported 60% year-on-year plummet in net profits for its October-December quarter DSV buys Seatainers DANISH logistics and forwarding giant DSV has signed an agreement to acquire compatriot service provider Seatainers Wilhelmsen warns of soft volumes in 1H13 NORWAY'S Wilh Wilhelmsen today predicted soft volumes in 1H13 but still expressed optimism about its long-term prospects Mercator dragged down MOUNTING losses at its Singapore subsidiary Mercator Lines plunged parent Mercator of Mumbai into the red for its October-December quarter Odfjell dragged to losses WEAKNESS in the chemical tanker market and continuing problems at its Rotterdam terminal dragged Odfjell to losses for its final quarter and full-year 2012

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
UPS, Jabil Team Up on Reverse Logistics Services UPS has formed a strategic collaboration with Jabil Circuit, an electronic product solutions company. UPS's logistics and distribution business unit and Jabil Aftermarket Services will provide reverse logistics solutions for return and repair programs for high-tech original equipment manufacturers, service providers and enterprises.... Lithium Ion Aircraft Batteries Banned as Cargo on Passenger Planes Pending the outcomes of investigations now being carried out in the U.S. and Japan, the president of the council of the International Civil Aviation Organization has provisionally approved an interim amendment that will prohibit the carriage of lithium ion aircraft batteries as cargo on passenger airplanes. The new amendment will rescind... American Airlines, US Airways to Merge Both boards of directors at American Airlines and US Airways have approved a merger agreement that will combine the AMR Corporation carriers into a single unit, collectively worth about $11 billion, based on the price of US Airways stock as of Feb. 13, 2013. The combined airline will operate under... Greatwide, Cardinal Logistics Complete Merger Dallas-based Greatwide Logistics Services and Concord, N.C.-based Cardinal Logistics Management have completed their merger. The combined dedicated contract carriage and logistics services provider now has more than 125 operating locations, specializing in grocery, bulk food, retail, metals and building products, across the U.S. and Canada. John Tague is chairman and CEO of... LA-LB Container Volume Climbs The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex began 2013 with a strong showing as the total container volume increased 5 percent over January 2012. Containerized imports increased 5 percent, and exports were up 1 percent over the same month last year. The news was especially welcome because the nation's largest port complex in... BIMCO Optimistic on Container Trade Outlook U.S. demand for containerized imports is picking up and underpins hopes that it will soak up excess vessel capacity as the year progresses, Bimco said in its Shipping Market Overview & Outlook for February. "There is room for some optimism in the container ship business, as witnessed by the number of... Watermelon Board Proposes Changes to Importer Membership Requirements The National Watermelon Promotion Board has recommended the elimination of the Watermelon Research and Promotion Plan importer membership condition that requires importers to import more than 50 percent of the total volume handled and imported in order to qualify as an importer member. The change would allow for additional parties to... Sino-Global Reports Loss, But Results Improve Sino-Global Shipping America reported a net loss of $564,854 in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, ending Dec. 31, 2012, improving from a net loss of $827,385 in the same quarter in the previous fiscal year. Quarterly revenue decreased 20 percent from $8.0 million in 2011 to $6.4 million in... Weber Logistics, Aspen Logistics Form Alliance Weber Logistics and Aspen Logistics have formed an alliance, combining their warehouse and direct delivery networks in the western U.S. The third-party logistics companies now offer 6.5 million square feet of space across 19 distribution centers and a direct delivery fleet with freight transfer facilities in California, Arizona, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, Utah... Vitran Sells Supply Chain Operations to Legacy Vitran Corporation has reached an agreement to sell its supply chain operation division to Legacy Supply Chain for $97 million, subject to certain working capital adjustments. The North American transportation firm intends to use a portion of the net proceeds from this transaction to reduce its outstanding debt under its senior revolving... Globe Express Names Slotten SVP, Commercial Exec Christopher Slotten, Globe Express Service's new senior vice president and chief commercial officer. Globe Express Services has hired Christopher Slotten as senior vice president and chief commercial officer. He will join the company on March 1. In his new role, Slotten will focus primarily on leading the logistics company's global growth strategy... Debating the Federal, State Role in Infrastructure If the Feb. 13 House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing often seemed a pre-emptive strike against "devolutionists" seeking to shift control of the infrastructure purse strings to the states, that's because it was just that. New T&I Committee Chairman Bill Shuster, R-Pa., made it a point to trace the federal role... South Carolina Ports' Chief Calls for New Way to Fund Dredging The U.S. government should establish a set of priorities for deepening of ports and harbors and create a new way of funding projects that make strategic sense for the nation's trade needs, according to Jim Newsome, president and CEO of the South Carolina Ports Authority. In a wide-ranging interview with The... Prologis Signs Build-to-Suit Deals With BMW of North America Prologis has signed two build-to-suit agreements with BMW of North America totaling 609,000 square feet. The first facility, totaling 326,500 square feet, will be located in Redlands, Calif., in the state's Inland Empire submarket at Prologis Redlands Distribution Center 11. The facility will provide an expansion option for an additional 96,000... Index Shows Trucking Capacity Tightened in December FTR Associates' Shippers Condition Index recorded a reading of -4.9 in December, reflecting tightening capacity, which is expected to get "significantly worse" by mid-2013. The SCI reading is expected to be about five points lower than the current reading by mid-summer, as transport costs will continue to rise as freight continues... Union Pacific Names Regional VPs of Public Affairs Union Pacific Railroad has promoted Donna Kush to vice president of public affairs of the northern region, Brenda Mainwaring to vice president of public affairs of the southern region and Tom Lange to assistant vice president of corporate communications. Kush currently serves as assistant vice president of corporate communications. She joined...

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
DCT Gdansk hires Kwiatkowski The Polish box terminal DCT Gdansk has appointed Maciek Kwiatkowski as CEO to succeed Boris Wenzel in April.The port executive has 30 years of experience within ... Maersk to switch canals on USEC loop Alphaliner reports that from April it is expected Maersk Line will re-route its TP-7 Asia - USEC service via the Suez - rather than through the Panama Canal as ... Nordic states and Russia in High North transport plan In a landmark initiative, three Nordic states have entered into a formal joint plan with Russia to develop a co-ordinated transport strategy that focuses on all ... TAL outlook good on carrier reliance Intermodal container and chassis lessor, TAL International Group, posted an 18.6% increase in full year profits last year, compared to the year before, at $130.1m ... Regional negotiations remain in spotlight as ILA releases details of coastal wage deal Bargaining for local employment agreements at US East and Gulf Coast ports, particularly New York-New Jersey, remains the wild card in cementing a new six-year ... Jade-Weser-Port puts 400 on short-time working Germany's newly-opened deepwater container hub JadeWeserPort is to put its 400-strong labour force on part-time working, a spokeswoman for the majority partner ...

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
ESEA outlines menu Euroseas is exploring the sale-and-purchase (S&P) market for opportunities to expand its fleet of containerships, according to chief executive Aristides Pittas. Lunde eyes the end Prominent banker Dagfinn Lunde is preparing to take his age-mandated retirement from DVB Bank at the end of this year, he tells TradeWinds this week. OSG loses pool boss The tanker market was reeling Thursday amid reports that embattled US tanker owner Overseas Shipholding Group has been hit with another high-profile departure. OSG loses pool boss Kevin Wise called in to head Core Petroleum's fledgling management offshoot. DSX wins Deiulemar auction Diana Shipping has emerged as the buyer of a kamsarmax bulker that was put up for auction by administrators overseeing the bankruptcy of Italian operator Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione. Onassis sitting on $60m An investment in Peter Livanos-led GasLog is worth almost $60m to the Onassis Foundation. Hat trick for STX OSV STX OSV has scored a Valentine's Day subsea threesome with Norwegian offshore shipowners. Farstad back at STX OSV Farstad Shipping has dialled up STX OSV for a subsea construction newbuilding. Excel doubles up Glencore has hired a second Excel Maritime vessel in as many days to continue a push in the panamax period market. Farstad profit plunges Farstad Shipping suffered its worst final quarter in the past five years due to the faltering North Sea spot market. Pittas a penny out Aristides Pittas-led Euroseas posted a marginally deeper than forecast loss in the fourth quarter as weak bulk and container markets left it in the red for the full-year. Loss bigger at Belships Norwegian bulker owner Belships has hinted at potential newbuildings as it posted a wider loss for 2012. Mermaid swings to black Thoresen Thai Agencies spin-off Mermaid Maritime has seen a change in fortunes thanks to the flourishing subsea services business. Officers kidnapped The master and chief mechanic have been taken by pirates from an anchor-handler off Nigeria. Silvia in crew row Bangladesh's Silvia Shipmanagement has been caught in the middle of a row over pay on a bulker stuck in India. Valentine's Day split Troubled Greek bulker owner Freeseas is completing a reverse stock split in order to keep its Nasdaq-listing alive. Samsung to get busy Samsung Heavy Industries of Korea is tipped to build order momentum in the first half of 2013. Dof makes Harvey move Oslo-listed owner agrees term deal for Jones Act compliant newbuilding. Dof makes Harvey move Dof Subsea has entered into a long-term charter deal for a rare Jones Act compliant offshore support vessel newbuilding. Fortuna goes aground A Norwegian cargoship remains stuck off Denmark after two refloating attempts failed. Eyes on Golden axe Knowing eyes will again be focused on potential newbuilding cancellations when Golden Ocean reports its fourth quarter earnings next week. Bigger is better India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has made it back into profit after expanding its fleet last year. Four for Femco Femco has turned to Sinopacific Shipbuilding for a quartet of anchor handling tug supply vessels. Shadow turns SBM red SBM Offshore has seen one-off items push its bottom line into the red for the second year in succession. KLC sale collapses The sale of bankrupt Korea Line Corp (KLC) has collapsed after debt talks failed. Norwegians in CSV strike Solstad Offshore has returned to STX OSV for a new construction vessel after securing long-term employment for the ship with Reach Subsea. SCI loss widens Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has posted a bigger loss for the first nine months as its tankers and bulkers racked up a deficit. Dolphin nails fundraiser Dolphin Group has raised the funds needed to finance a facelift on a chartered in GC Rieber Shipping vessel. Deeper red for Odfjell A poor chemical tanker market and difficulties at its Rotterdam terminal frustrated Odfjell in the fourth quarter of 2012. Visemar orders ro-ro Visemar di Navigazione has returned to the newbuilding arena to order a new 'green' ro-pax ferry it has emerged. Big miss for WW Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA has disappointed the market with a fourth quarter profit which came in a long way short of expectations. Peel brings in Deniz UK group Peel Ports has brought in a bigger multipurpose (MPP) vessel for its Manchester Ship Canal service. Korea plots yard project Korea's government has signed a deal to develop a port and shipyard in Equatorial Guinea. China log imports improve China's log imports saw a recovery in volumes in the second half of 2012 after a weak first six months of the year, say analysts. Uljanik falls to a loss Croatia's Uljanik is no longer the only profitable shipyard in the country. CAI profits jump 35% CAI International looks to have had the best quarter amongst the public container lessor with profits up nearly 35%. TAL profits inch up Higher costs have stopped increased revenues feeding through to the bottom line at container lessor TAL International. Exmar eyes US LNG Exmar is teaming up with EDF Trading to jointly look for small-scale LNG export opportunities in North America.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
UPS presents aftermarket service Union finds holes in FAA's fatigue rationale The Independent Pilots Association has found that the federal agency overstated the costs associated with applying its new pilot-fatigue rules to cargo carriers by at least $175 million. American, US Airways to form largest U.S. airline The boards of both airlines approved a merger yesterday after months of negotiation behind closed doors and endless speculation by the press. The merger is expected to be completed in the third quarter. Wilhelmsen forecasts soft volumes in early 2013 "Auto volumes picked up from the previous quarter, supported by stronger export volumes from Korea. High and heavy shipping volumes, healthy in the first half year, slipped in the third and fourth quarters," the company's CEO said. ICAO action bars plane lithium batteries These plane batteries are at the heart of an ongoing investigation by the FAA into problems with the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Almost a month ago, the lithium ion battery fueling one of these planes in Boston caught fire. ProLogis to build 2 DCs for BMW CN abandons support for iron ore development Freightgate releases NVO NRA self-service module ILA releases master contract details The ILA noted the agreement is "subject to the drafting of final contract language and acceptance by the ILA membership" and the new master contract will not take effect until all local bargaining is concluded. Holland leaving Port of Seattle commission Data2Logistics brings Newcom on board

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FEBRUARY 14, 2013
Study: Cargo volumes in Great Lakes region recovering Study also identifies options to revitalise vessels by re-powering older vessels that still use steam engines with modern conventional diesel or LNG diesel engines. 'Fast vessel' twisted fin design unveiled The system provides fast ships with tangible energy savings. Prices close on firm note in Fujairah But outlook mixed in South African ports. Bunker prices display softening trend in Rotterdam But mixed pricing outlook in other key bunkering hubs. Seafarer dies during bunkering operation Investigation into incident pin-pointed lack of cut off switch as cause. Shipowners and scrubber manufacturers 'in limbo' 'Regrettable that certainty has not been provided with regard to which technologies will be acceptable,' says IPTA. IBIA says goodbye to Charlotte Egan Egan enjoyed getting to know members of 'close-knit industry'. Dan-Bunkering hires new chief accountant He joined firm on February 1. Bunker prices in Asia showing decline Only Hong Kong prices of benchmark 380 cSt bunker fuel increased. Total's 2012 profit slips 20% Figure was weighed down by non-recurring items. Singapore-listed shipowner in the red Mercator posted a $72.7 million loss for the nine months ended December 31, 2012. TOTE, GPA announce LNG bunkering plans 'Proactive strategies' necessary with tighter emission controls and the increase in cargo. Strong winds disrupt bunkering in Japan Deliveries from refineries affected.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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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