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BRIEFS

February 17, 2010

The Business Times

Shipping News

World trade rebound clogs up ports
The fastest expansion in world trade in three years is clogging up ports from Australia to Brazil, driving a 31 per cent jump in charter rates by December.
Yemen, DP World to expand Aden container port
Yemen and Dubai's DP World plan a major expansion of Aden's container port, betting on growth in the poorest Arab country despite Al-Qaeda, instability and Somali pirates, officials said.

Strait Talk

Why tonnage matters
YOU would have thought that the answer to a simple question like 'How big is that ship?' would be straightforward. But shipping industry insiders (and long-time readers of this column) will know different.

The Business Times

Shipping News

World trade rebound clogs up ports
The fastest expansion in world trade in three years is clogging up ports from Australia to Brazil, driving a 31 per cent jump in charter rates by December.
Yemen, DP World to expand Aden container port
Yemen and Dubai's DP World plan a major expansion of Aden's container port, betting on growth in the poorest Arab country despite Al-Qaeda, instability and Somali pirates, officials said.

Strait Talk

Why tonnage matters
YOU would have thought that the answer to a simple question like 'How big is that ship?' would be straightforward. But shipping industry insiders (and long-time readers of this column) will know different.

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Shandong to spend US$7.7 billion on transport infrastructure Caofeidian to be China's electric automated box port Taicang port container volume reached 1.5 million TEU in 2009 Shanghai bans dangerous cargo shipments during Expo GAC academy streamlines e-Learning 2.0 programme Dachser to showcase DIY-logistics solution in Cologne Virginia mulls port privatisation to fund infrastructure upgrades Aviation Industry Corporation's Chongqing Terminal opens CAAS to offer MBA in civil aviation in partnership with ERAU Sky makes first A320 sale-leaseback with Avianca

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AMTOI to host C-TPAT presentation by US govt specialist next week Customs, CHAs strike a rapport in Gujarat SCI feels time ripe to gradually expand fleet Car carrier Höegh Copenhagen named Greatship's arm contracts to sell MPSSV L&T ramping up shipbuilding capacity Over 150 Indian cos to take part in Hannover tech fair in April With Vallarpadam ICTT fast getting ready, MoS working out competitive tariff rates More box ports vital'MoS KDS racing towards handling 4 lakh TEUs as 2009-10 draws to close Move to make Andaman & Nicobar 13th Major Port NHAI makes it tough for non-serious bidders to come on road Dynamic Logistics EDI becomes operational at ICD-Dighi 35 offshore delivery centres set up in India in 2009 MAIT releases H1 performance results, puts forth Budget wish-list Retain stimulus for 18 more months, urges Fieo chief DIPP summons stakeholders to review radial tyres dumping duty IMC seminar today

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010
ITG granted AEO F status The German forwarding and logistics company ITG GmbH Internationale Spedition + Logistik, based in Schwaig near Munich, will receive authorised economic operator F (AEO F) sta... MAN reports shortfall in 2009 The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Nutzfahrzeuge generated sales of EUR 6.4 billion in financial 2009. This was 40% less than in the preceding year. The ... World Bank and UIC to cooperate in developing countries The World Bank Group and the International Union of Railways (UIC) have formalised their cooperation for the development and implementation of initiatives to benefit the railways s... US railroads carry 1.06 million units in January The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported that US carloads declined by 0.7% to 1.06 million units in January, compared with the same month last year, and were down b... French retailer Groupe Auchan awards textile business to Agility Groupe Auchan has mandated service provider Agility to manage its textile shipments from Bangladesh to France. Agility is providing Auchan with a retail logistics solutio... FedEx Express enhances service to and from the north of the Netherlands FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the USA-based FedEx Corp, and the world's largest express transportation company, recently announced a series of service enhancements that will ... German shipowners' association appoints new helmsman The board of directors of the German shipowners's association (VDR) appointed Ralf Nagel as its new senior managing director, with effect from 15 February. Nagel, who has been Brem... Felbermayr augments management The Austrian family-owned company Felbermayr, based in Wels, augmented its management at the beginning of this year. Peter Stöttinger, who already had power of attorney and worked ... Two new gantries for Aqaba Aqaba, Jordan's most important hub for the Red Sea markets, is to be upgraded. In line with the port master plan, two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes were recently delivere... More containers in Marseille Positive news from the container sector of the port of Marseille. Although the total volume handled in the port in 2009 went down by 13.3% compared to 2008, on account of the globa... Etihad secures additional flights to Australia Etihad Airways has gained seven weekly frequencies from Abu Dhabi to Australia. The additional connections can be operated to any Australian airport. Etihad already serves Sydney, ... Yakutia now connects Germany and Siberia Hanover airport in northern Germany will become the first Western European destination of Russia's Air Company Yakutia on 12 June. Yakutia is based in the eastern Siberian city of ... DOT may approve Oneworld antitrust immunity application The USA's department of transportation (DOT) has proposed granting anti-trust immunity to American Airlines and four international partners, to enable them to form a global allianc... Finnair Cargo looking at Asian full-freighter options Finnair Cargo, which has been boosted by recent increases in its freight volumes, is exploring the possibility of launching cargo flights between Asia and the Finnish capital Helsi... Iata World Cargo Symposium 2010, Vancouver, 8-11 March 2010 The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver (Canada) from 8-11 March 2010. The theme this year focuses on what it will take... Ticket to ride for Warren Buffett The shareholders of Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) have voted in favour of the company's acquisition by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc. Warren E. Buffett,... DHL introduces Southeast Asian truckload service DHL has introduced a truckload service between Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, for bonded and non-bonded cross-border full or less-than-truckload services. The company expects to...

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Navy puts first tug in new series to work How Fraser Shipyards will spend $2 million Witte joins Noble Maritime Collection trustees Crowley orders new class tugs at Bollinger STX Europe delivers Tidewater Enabler

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Speculation grows over Margaret Hill conversion plan Ship apparently sold to cash buyer for demolition in India BIMCO urges police to join anti-piracy patrols Move to get round Interpol's self-imposed ban on sharing data with military force UK facing fresh pressure over light dues Hope that government will reconsider next increase due to take effect on April 1 Diana forges ahead with boxship investments Company pushes ahead despite raising smaller than hoped for war chest in New York Rem Offshore profits slump 60% Sale of two ships and falling charter dayrates hit fourth quarter profits

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Rise seen in Baltic box loops MORE BOX lines are expected to send their deepsea vessels into the Baltic Sea following Maersk Line's decision to extend its Asia/Europe AE10 service into Gdansk 10% scan cost rise seen THE COST of transporting cargo to the US from the EU would rise by 10% under 100% scanning, an EC customs expert told Fairplay today Dublin strikes set to resume A FURTHER strike is expected at Dublin's port after talks between Peel Ports and workers at its Marine Terminals facility broke down Man dies as cable whips loose A MOORING cable broke loose and killed a Russian second mate when his ship was approaching a St Petersburg coal dock Bolloré reports drops TRANSPORT and logistics turnover at the French shipping and trade group Bolloré fell 10.5% last year to €4.53Bn ($6.18Bn) ' and that was the company's bright spot Tankers await demand TONNAGE competing to carry oil from the Middle East has reportedly climbed to a seven-month high Diana box pool proceeds DESPITE weaker private investor interest than expected, Diana Shipping confirmed today that a planned distress box ship acquisition company will soon launch

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Diesel Drops for Fifth Straight Week New York Manufacturers See Strong Month Choice Logistics Establishes Regional Hub in Dubai Hainan Adds Three Europe-China Direct Flights DP World to Start Thames Dredging in March Hong Kong Air Freight Soars Near 50 Percent Hoffa Says Teamsters to Build on YRC Success Wal-Mart Building 'Sustainable' Refrigerated DC UPS Freight Extends Canada-U.S. Expedited Lanes Diana Shipping Buys Into Box Ship Venture PD Logistics Will Handle Tsingtao in UK Trucking Pioneer John Ruan Dies at 96

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Laid-up ships at risk Greek customs officers strike Chinese beer on tap at Teesport Japan holds on to second place Textainer's net income up for full year

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Elcano scraps Spanish owner said to have sent Brazilian-flagged bulker to Indian breakers for $348 per ldt. Diana in box liftoff Simeon Palios-led Greek bulker owner gets 38% stake in containership venture valued at $132m. Driller buys stock Transocean directors give the green light to $3.2bn share buy back and to issue $1bn in dividends. Swiss listing prepared. FMR shows slices Fidelity Investments' arm reports larger stake in Hornbeck Offshore but cuts holdings in Navios, Royal Caribbean, OSG and Genco. Rate view slips After weak Seadrill fixture, Dahlman Rose expects ultra-deepwater drillship rates to fall to $400,000 per day. Ship hits reef Cosco Xiamen multipurpose ship Yong An Cheng reportedly suffers damage in incident at Trinidad's Port of Spain. Still tricky Age Remoy's Rem predicts a challenging 2010 for offshore owners after turning in reduced fourth quarter profit. No tax driver Death of back tax law played no part in Mokster PSV order, owner says as brokers place $62m price tag on the newbuilding. Pappas prevails Appeal court rules for Oceanbulk overturning earlier Nobu Su victory in costly and convoluted freight futures dispute. DHT down New York-listed tanker owner watches quarterly and full-year profits crash, but the falls are no worse than analysts feared. Viking victory Trio of Trans Viking anchor handlers, including a newbuilding, secure profitable work west of Greenland. Six month low Number of laid-up boxships drops below 10% as slow steaming and Lunar New Year rush put vessels back to work. Ruble rumble Vladimir Lisin clinches title of Russia's richest man for the first time, with other ship and port owners also showing strongly. Asian launch South Africa's Safmarine starts new run to Malaysia with six vessels. Bollore dips French operator of container terminals in Africa sees 2009 revenue drop 16.7%. Wind winner Dutch owner Vroon lands UK charter for wind turbine installation ship. Tanker trouble Drooping VLCC values lead to impairment charge at Prosafe Production but losses cut significantly. Back in black Fred Olsen Production returns to profit in the fourth quarter after impairment charge blighted 2008. Fewer tankers EA Gibson says 25% of scheduled 2010 tanker deliveries will not make it out of the yards this year. Engine first Finland's Wartsila sells five new two-stroke engines to chemical tanker owner Ningbo Donghai in China. Zaliv rebounds Ukrainian shipbuilder turns around losses to post profit for 2009 as revenues increase. Two hurt off Oz Pair injured while fighting an engine fire on board a panamax bulker are flown to hospital. Mokster in at STX Norwegian shipowner Simon Mokster Rederi orders rescue-capable PSV at STX Europe. Portek profits up Terminal operator and equipment supplier reports an 80% year-on-year increase in profits. Indonesia bound Singapore's CH Offshore has become the latest shipowner to target Indonesia's cabotage trade. MOL sells two Philippines' Aboitiz pays $15m for Japanese ro-paxes Sun Flower Kogane and Sun Flower Nishiki. Legend limps in Carnival cruiseship suffers machine failure on Caribbean cruise, forcing it to slow-steam. Technip Spain gig French offshore player wins deal for field development work on Repsol's Casablanca platform. Low yield Fitch Ratings says Indian owners are now suffering from acquiring vessels at peak prices. Andaman awakes? Indian cabinet to consider upgrading islands terminal into major port. B not C Russian oil port of Primorsk tightens up tanker ice-class restrictions as ice thickens.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Safmarine adds Far East/East Africa service Africa a bright spot for Bollore Asiana Airlines adds lift Ruan, trucking industry pioneer, dead at 96 PD Logistics wins Tsingtao contract Moody's: Dubai World asset sales must continue Maersk testing waters at Cai Mep

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
40 laid off at Maersk Ship Management A P Møller-Mærsk has taken action to cut 40 positions at its Rotterdam subsidiary Maersk Ship Management, which is one of the companies taken over from P&O Nedlloyd Clipper reports hijacking to Danish police Clipper Project Management A/S, Copenhagen, has reported a group of Somali pirates to the Danish police department for international crimes for the hijacking of the CEC Future in November Møkster orders PSV from STX Norwegian Simon Møkster Rederi has ordered a PSV (Platform Supply Vessel) from STX Europe to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2011. The vessel will be designed arranged for

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FEBRUARY 16, 2010
Australia develops emissions calculator New tool has been specially designed to take into account bunker consumption from commercial fishing. IBIA elects new chairman Mike Ball says his aim is to make IBIA more accessible to its members. Bunker prices lack direction Fuel oil weakens while distillates firm in Rotterdam, Hamburg. Bunker prices stable in Fujairah No 180 cSt quotes in Durban. New tool to investigate ship emissions Study on Baltic Sea estimates total fuel consumption, ship emissions in 2007. Algeciras confirms bunker sales growth 2009 sales up 5.4%, continuing positive trend. Markets wait for Singapore 'to get the week started' Bunker activity in Japan and South Korea virtually non-existent on Tuesday. Date set for Pakistan's first delivery of bonded 380 cSt Faisal Marine Oil Services finally gains government clearance to start sales of tax-free 380 cSt bunker fuel. Maersk box ships now steaming at 18 knots 15% cut in bunker consumption achieved over the past five years. BP: 2010 oil prices to stay flat Robust recovery in global oil demand unlikely, 'no dramatic spikes' expected.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

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

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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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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%

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.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

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