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BRIEFS

October 20, 2011

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*Shipping News* Container oversupply may last five years The container industry may be facing half a decade of oversupply that will curb freight rates as shipping lines launch vessels into a global trade slowdown. Monarch files US$46m claim against Dubai World unit Monarch Alternative Capital LP, a New York-based investment company, filed a claim of about US$45.5 million in a London court against Drydocks World LLC as the Dubai World unit works on restructuring US$2.2 billion of debt.

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Transpacific rates fall to US$1,486 per FEU, lowest in 21 months MSC folds Andes loop into CSAV-CMA CGM's Asia-South America service China's third quarter GDP up 9.1pc, slowest growth rate in 2 years Port of Nantong throughput increases 14.5pc in first eight months Hamburg Sud Santa class ship calls at Hamburg bound for South America Yangpu volume up 31pc in 7 months, becomes second largest port in Hainan Guizhou signs customs deal with Shenzhen, Guangxi, Yunnan, Zhanjiang Singapore exports off 4.5pc, but total trade up 7pc in September ICTSI Manila to add eight new RTGs cranes to build up Berth Six MCC Transport charters 1,084 TEU Istrian Express for intra-Asia route US Department of Transportation slows rate of stimulus spending SAMI picks independent assessor for maritime security companies Qantas offer rebuffed, one-hour ground strikes resume on Wednesday Fuzhou airport cargo throughput increases 29pc in first eight months Oman Air launches Europe Asia sea-air corridor with Port of Salalah Alpine Air Express fears US Post loss of air mail to Missoula, Montana

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A well formulated SLA critical to logistics contracts Logistics veterans charm students at Geo Institute of Logistics inauguration MFC executes complex project movement from Kazakhstan to Thailand SCAC Consultants & Experts for Experts join forces Sino International 2011 reaches new heights Stop debiting rent from steamer agents' accounts, HC tells CoPT Weakening rupee may hit rubber imports

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Railinc upgrades early warning system Railinc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association of American Railroads, based in Cary NC, announced an upgrade to the early warning/maintenance advisory system that enhances r... Cuba approves new flight service from New Orleans New Orleans international airport has received approval from the Cuban authorities to receive direct flights. This message was conveyed in a letter to the airport director from Cub... Nagoya live on Iata's e-freight Lufthansa and Schenker, two large global e-freight movers, have performed the first e-freight shipment out of Centrair airport in Nagoya (Japan), to Frankfurt (Germany). Thanks to ... DHL Aviation signs contract with Globe Air Cargo in Bulgaria DHL Aviation has appointed Globe Air Cargo as its general sales agency in Bulgaria. The airline operates daily weekday Boeing B757-200 freighter services from Sofia to Leipzig (Ger... Air France-KLM managing director leaves company Only three months after being confirmed in his post, Pierre-Henri Gourgeon, managing director of the Air France-KLM Group, has been forced to vacate his office. This decision has b... DHL Express accredited as excellent van operator by FTA DHL Express is the first logistics company in the UK to receive accreditation under the Freight Transport Association's van excellence scheme. Its 1,000 strong fleet was independen... Panalpina opens Ludhiana branch Panalpina continues to grow rapidly in India. Only two weeks after opening a branch in Jaipur, Rajasthan, the company has now opened another branch in Ludhiana, Punjab. As one of t... UK rail industry unveils plans for the future The rail industry recently published its visions for the development of rail transport in the UK between 2014 and 2019. The full range of investment options includes the completion... ICTSI Manila to get eight new RTGs International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) will take delivery of eight brand new rubber-tyred gantries (RTGs), to support new berth 6 operations at its Manila Internatio... New Loxx general cargo line direct to Kazan The German transport company Loxx recently started calling at its seventh destination in Russia, namely in Kazan (Republic of Tatarstan). Departures are on Fridays from Gelsenkirch... Panama Canal sets new record The Panama Canal has reached a new tonnage record in fiscal 2011, which concluded on 30 September. Preliminary figures showed that the canal closed fiscal 2011 on 322.1 million t, ... New European logistics network ESLA established Four independent companies have bundled their core expertise in the areas of night express and added-value logistics to form a new European network called the European Service Logi...

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
$119 million for sub work at Huntington Ingalls Canada selects Irving, Seaspan to build C$33 billion of ships under NSPS Quigley named President of US Fab Order from FMT gets Trinity Offshore back into inland barge building Stena Bulk orders two 170,000 cu.m LNG tankers from DSME

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Suspicious bags force evacuation of sections of Bellingham Airport Café @ Marina to open at Waterfront Center in Everett American Trucking Associations taps England as new chairman Olympia Port Commission meeting to discuss draft budget/CSHI for 2012 Port Tracker report predicts gains in import cargo numbers

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Capesize rally offers lucrative lock-ins With market uncertainties ahead, owners must decide whether now is the time to secure revenue streams with period charter deals Drivers behind the capesize rally and threats to its sustainability Six main points to consider Lines rejig Asia-Latin America loops CMA CGM, MSC and CSAV seek greater efficiencies Don't mess with the maintenance budget A return to 1980s accountant-driven 'savings' will result in loss of lives at sea Ecsa spreads the word on CO2 emissions regulations Ecsa's new president tells automotive logistics firms sulphur emission is 'hottest issue' facing shipping OSG keeps faith with Arntzen Chief executive signs up to 2016 to continue through downturn 'with no distractions' Saga exits shipping by selling off last two VLCCs Decision to sell, subject to approval at EGM, prompted by bid to secure shareholder value BHP Billiton iron ore volumes push Australian output to record high Country's top three miners produce 122.9m tonnes in third quarter, up 25% from first Hopes of boxship charter market improvement by early 2012 Optimism follows talk of panamax owners exiting negotiations due to overly low rates VLCCs in Middle East helped by positive sentiment in the West Rates for trips to Asia finally tick up after stagnation Eagle Bulk slips down handymax owner table Chinese companies to dominate market for smaller-sized bulkers Antipodes' Asia box links grow at expense of European trades Overall capacity grows but European lanes stagnate Capesize owners warned on strength of China's revival Rally in iron ore trades masks underlying slowdown in country's growth US deals raise hopes of recovery Obama restates aim to double US exports Banks favour offshore sector Syndicated lending for first nine months nears $16bn Tiny harbour, big role model Capri sets the standard in fast ferry turnrounds Handymax one-year charter rates head for sub-$10,000 level DVB predicts lower prices as newbuilding deliveries intensify competition Wärtsilä upbeat despite third-quarter setback Delivery timings hit result but orderbook remains strong Britannia in surprise reduction of deferred call Club sets general increase at 5% Shipowners' Club makes Singapore appointment New board role flags up loss prevention Efficiencies boost margins for Essar Ports Better cost control also adds to bottom line Europe transport links including ports to get $69bn funding from Brussels Connecting Europe Facility will be 'catalyst' for further funding from private sector IRISL pulls out of Malta Freeport before 2013 ban Move from next month 'a big loss' to transhipment hub South Korea takes heavyweight title Yards consistently up quality of their vessels, thwarting China's bid to woo Greek owners DryShips and OceanFreight signal 'vigorous' defence of merger complaint Putative class action has no merit, say owners Thome gets new managing director Bjorn Hojgaard steps down effective immediately Cargo surge boosts Eurotunnel Revenues up as truck and passenger numbers rise Dubai danger US hedge fund writ against Dubai Drydocks World raises default fear Exclusive: Yildirim blocks CMA CGM 20-ship order Move reveals extent of influence of Turkish stakeholder South Korean yards win half of all global orders in third quarter Nation's builders outpace China in high-value orders for boxships and LNG vessels

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Charleston boxes rise 18% EXPORTS keyed an 18% surge Charleston's container business in September, but most US ports are bracing for slower growth in that sector Essar Ports leaps 670% MUMBAI'S Essar Ports today recorded a 670% leap in quarterly net profits year on year Maersk grabs more VLCCs MAERSK Tankers has capitalised on low VLCC freight rates by taking a pair of VLCC newbuildings Wärtsilä's profits fall FINLAND'S engineering group Wärtsilä said today pretax profits fell to €83M ($114.83M) in 3Q11, from €140M in the same period last year Ashapura shield assailed EITZEN Bulk has asked a New York bankruptcy judge to reject Ashapura's Chapter 15 protections, calling the application a bad-faith ploy to avert debt repayment Drydocks faces $45.5M claim DRYDOCKS World of Dubai is facing a claim of $45.5M filed by New York's Monarch Alternative Capital, the investment company told Fairplay today OSG sticks with Arntzen NYSE-listed Overseas Shipholding Group has retained Morton Arntzen as president and CEO, disproving rumours earlier this year about a possible management change Subic sanctions rejected MANILA has rejected sanctions against Keppel Subic Shipyard in relation to an accident that killed six workers and injured seven others Gas carrier fixes high GOLAR LNG, the listed centerpiece of John Fredriksen's LNG activities, said it has agreed principal timecharter terms for a gas carrier EC takes Italy to court THE EC has referred a case to the European Court of Justice accusing Italy of failing to comply with a Sardinian aid ruling Asia/East Africa container loops combined CMA CGM and Dubai's Emirates Shipping Line today confirmed a box service expansion in the Asia/East Africa trade Drybulk waits rise again SNARLS at major drybulk ports have again worsened, with queue numbers rising by 20 ships to total 301 vessels as of 17 October Asian Aframaxes stay put HIGHER rates for westbound Middle Eastern crude exports have failed to sway Asian Aframax owners who prefer to stay in the east-of-Suez market BHP iron ore cargoes rise MINING giant BHP Billiton said today rail improvements helped boost shipments of West Australian iron ore to records in the most recent quarter Doing time inside the box CRIMINALS in South Australia reportedly face prison cells made from old containers, as the state's government today announced plans for a jail extension

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Rena Insurer to Meet Disaster Obligations Mediterranean Shipping said Wednesday it is awaiting word from Rena vessel owner Costamare and a salvage company as the ship... GE Transportation Invests $231 Million at US Plants GE Transportation will spend $231 million to upgrade two factories to meet North American and foreign demand for locomotives, mining... Study Says St. Lawrence Seaway Supports 226,800 Jobs The release of a study showing the St. Lawrence Seaway system supports 226,800 jobs comes as maritime officials urge New... Panama Canal Fills First Part of New Lock Channel A segment of the new access channel to the Panama Canal's new locks was filled with water on Wednesday. ... Japan's Osaka Container Trade Surges 15.2 Percent International containerized trade through western Japan's Port of Osaka in the first half of the year surged 15.2 percent year-over-year... ILA Moves Headquarters to New Jersey The International Longshoremen's Association relocated its headquarters to North Bergen, N.J., from the union's longtime home in lower Manhattan. ... Werner Enterprises Profit Up 22 Percent Werner Enterprises increased net profit 22 percent from a year ago to $29.6 million in the third quarter on a... Shanghai Shipping Exchange President Talks Role in Shipping Market's Future (Video) Zhang Ye, president of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange, discusses what role he sees the exchange playing in the future of... Homebuilding Rises, Market Remains Weak A jump in apartment construction caused homebuilding to rise at the fastest rate in 17 months, but other data point... CSX Sees 'Modest Growth' Ahead for US Economy CSX Transportation looks for the U.S. economy and its rail freight traffic to keep growing "at a modest rate" in... Eurotunnel Revenue Jumps 9.2 Percent Groupe Eurotunnel, operator of the undersea rail tunnel between France and the U.K., boosted third quarter revenue 10 percent year-over-year... Russia's TransContainer Traffic Up 9.3 Percent TransContainer, Russia's largest rail container operator, boosted third quarter traffic by 9.3 percent year-over-year, partly due to 28.7 percent jump... CMA CGM, Emirates Upgrade Asia-Africa Service CMA CGM Group and Emirates Shipping Line upgraded their joint service linking Asia to East Africa by deploying larger vessels... Economist Says US Exports Will Lead Trade Recovery The U.S. container trades will bounce back in the long term, and it will be exports that lead the way,... Cargolux Begins Two US Services to Australia, Africa Cargolux is launching two new freighter services connecting the U.S. with Australia and the west coast of Africa. The...

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
US import cargo 'back to normal' Salvage work on stricken boxship hindered by storm CSAV: 35,000 slots in lay-up Binational study charges NY State rules jeopardise future of Seaway China growth slows as EU debt crisis threatens

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
Handy owners at risk DVB says 2012 will see a significant rise in handymax owners going bust as rates plunge below breakeven. Insolvency upside Broker says bankruptcies may help counter tanker tonnage threat as oil majors shy away from cash-strapped owners. Rickmers bets on Bilbao German project giant puts Spanish port to the test as heavylift traffic climbs amid Saudi transport contract. Seaboard springs loop US operator launches crusade to link Miami to Mexico with new service onboard 1,100-teu boxship Vyborg sells a quarter InvestVeritas fund snaps up 25% stake in loss-making Russian shipbuilder. Van Oord nabs contract Dutch shipowner bags east European port contract valued at EUR 40m. SCI aframax saved Indian warship thwarts attempted hijacking on tanker Desh Rakshak in Arabian Sea. Euronav's bad news for rival Oslo and New York-listed Frontline will disappoint the market in Q3 and Q4 if it follows Belgian firm's lead, analysts say. Saga may call time Arne Blystad-led tanker owner on the brink of closing its doors after penning pacts to sell its last remaining vessels. Essar Ports profit soars Newly demerged terminals division of Indian group made much more money as volumes increased in Q2. Profit slips at PST Singapore-listed trust sees profit dip in otherwise solid third quarter results. Tebma seals dredger deal Indian shipyard teaming with German engineering specialist Vosta to build dredging vessels at Chennai. ICTS ups port fees Container lines making Manila calls will be facing higher charges.

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OCTOBER 19, 2011
IFO prices firm in Fujairah For MGO products, deliveries were available for supply up to and including November 2. Rotterdam prices firm Very few barges available as they were tied up in waiting queues, a player reported. Ferry industry still struggling with ECA response Conference finds 'no easy answers on fuel and emissions' to cope with 2015 sulphur limit, but also hears arguments for viable solutions. BP takes storage in Fujairah: Report Oil major returns to fuel oil trading in region for the first time in over 10 years. Bunker spill: Ship's officers return to court Judge refuses request to allow their pictures to be published. Piraeus remains closed to bunker operations Bunkering may not go ahead until October 25/26. Bunker operations face new 'risk-assessment' programme Environmentalists welcome moves to secure funds for California's Office of Spill Prevention and Response. Engine manufacturer sees growing interest in LNG 'Interest in LNG, environmentally sound designs and fuel efficiency will remain strong,' says Wartsila. Mid-week IFO prices largely up at major ports Supplies of bunker fuel mixed at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Companies claim 'world first' in LNG bunkering Product tanker to bunker LNG 'directly via a loading arm at LNG facility'. Tanker company leases two 'super fuel efficient' VLCCs Maersk Tankers leases two VLCCs from Cido Shipping on long-term bareboat charter. BIMCO releases EEDI calculator Development and verification testing of EEDI calculator now completed, says BIMCO. Japanese shipping firm launches carbon calculator Amid increasing public interest in the environmental impact of cargo transport. Tanker market feels 'no impact' from slow steaming Overcapacity continues to dominate market as slow steaming is 'not widely' implemented, says Euronav. Fuel pumping operations face further delays Poor weather conditions heighten concerns that the vessel could break up.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SEAFARERS

Seafarers, five years after the Code of Conduct, the gap between policy and reality remains.

London

Shipping companies' compliance is growing, but issues remain regarding fatigue, psychological safety, complaints and recruitment fees.

SHIPPING

Last month, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +26.9%

Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2026, it was crossed by 9,602 ships (+17.4%)

INFRASTRUCTURE

Decision on crucial rail section of Scandinavian-Mediterranean Corridor in Germany postponed again

Hamburg

German port operators are calling for an acceleration of both new infrastructure and the upgrading of the existing line.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel agrees to long-term strategic partnership with Amazon

Schindellegi

The agreement includes a call option on existing shares of the logistics group

SHIPYARDS

MSC in talks to acquire German shipbuilding group Meyer Werft

New York

Currently, 80.73% of the capital is held by the German Federal Government and the State of Lower Saxony.

SHIPPING

Trafigura creates a new shipping company dedicated to oil transport

Geneva

Initially Volare Shipping has a fleet of six VLCCs plus eight under construction

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners are calling on EU member states to approve the inclusion of two Indian shipyards in the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Brussels

EDUCATION

The new headquarters of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy has been inaugurated in Genoa.

Genoa

PORTS

French ports see a balance between increases and decreases in the second quarter.

Paris

Total traffic reached 71.1 million tons (-0.2%). Containers increased by 8.1%.

PORTS

The Genoa Port Master Plan, the Pra' dock, and the Multedo chemical depots are the thorniest issues in the discussions with operators and the local community.

Genoa

Partial assessment of the listening process initiated by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority

SHIPPING

Crosetto: The Italian Navy will ensure the safe transit of Italian ships through the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb.

La Spezia

We have - the Minister of Defense underlined - the capabilities to protect its passage

PORTS

Assiterminal: Seabed certainty and planned dredging are essential for port competitiveness.

Genoa

Mordeglia: We don't just need a simpler rule, we need a predictable one.

PORTS

Germany is reforming VAT to make its ports more competitive.

Hamburg

The Conference of Finance Ministers approves the compensation model that should eliminate the pre-financing of the tax from 2030

SHIPPING

Saudi Arabia denounces that the Houthis are pursuing a policy aimed at "strangling the Straits", holding the international community hostage

New York

The UN Security Council is divided between condemnations and calls for negotiations.

TRADE

WTO: A reform of the trading system could increase global GDP by 3% by 2050

Geneva

The World Trade Report 2026 warns of the costs of fragmentation: up to 7% less global GDP in a world dominated by free trade agreements

SAFETY & SECURITY

One in ten containers is not up to standard

Washington

WSC publishes 2025 inspection data: out of 93,079 units inspected in seven countries, 9,645 had deficiencies

The World Shipping Council (WSC), the international association representing the world's leading container shipowners, has urged member states...

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd to bring back four services on the Suez Canal route

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The lines connect Asia with Europe/Mediterranean

PORTS

Neri and Nova Marine Carriers Groups to Control Calata Orlando Terminal

Lugano

The Livorno terminal will be the subject of a significant investment

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Cavotec and EVIAS sign agreement for charging electric port vehicles on the move.

Stockholm

The Swedish company becomes the exclusive distributor and installer for the port sector of the French company's technologies

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs agreement with DP World to secure terminal capacity in Africa

Hamburg

The agreement concerns the ports of Dakar, Luanda, Dar es Salaam, Banana and Maputo

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

PORTS

Democratic Party: The government's port reform paves the way for privatization of Italian ports.

Rome

Ghio and Misiani: it also takes resources and skills away from the territories

PORTS

Port self-production: The Council of State denies the segmentability of the authorization pursuant to Article 16, paragraph 3.

Rome

Cartour's "partial" authorization in the port of Salerno has been suspended.

CRUISES

Port of Miami closes fiscal 2026 with record cruise traffic

Miami

The threshold of ten million passengers has been exceeded, compared to 8.56 million in the previous financial year.

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new pure car and truck carrier Grande Egitto.

Naples

Its load capacity reaches 9,800 ceu

MEETINGS

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

LOGISTICS

Fratelli Cosulich strengthens its logistics network with the opening of Express Global Dubai

Dubai

Teresa Cosulich will be responsible for the new logistics office.

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

SHIPPING

Brullo Group orders three 40,800-ton deadweight oil/chemical tanker vessels

Rome

Order to the Chinese shipyard Anhui Shipyard

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A bullet caused minor injuries to two crew members

YACHTING

A new megayacht production, maintenance, and storage hub opens in Trieste.

Trieste

Trieste Shipyards was founded by Seadock (Samer group) and Yachting Expertise and is owned by Friulia

SAFETY & SECURITY

Confitarma applauds the government's initiative to protect Italian ships in the Red Sea.

Rome

Zanetti: Maritime security is, in effect, a component of national economic security

JOBS

Unions approve the platform for the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.

Rome

Filt, Fit and Uilt, is structured around three central elements such as salary, protection, participation and thirteen concrete requests

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal is increasing the frequency of its freight rail service between Fiorenzuola and Incoronata/Bari.

Milan

It goes up to five days a week

YACHTING

This year over 2,000 large yachts operated along the Italian coasts

Rome

Plus 10% for owned boats and a substantially stable trend for chartered ones

MEETINGS

The event "Cyber-resilience in the maritime sector: defense, regulations, and European cooperation" will be held in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

It is organized by Var Group and Confitarma

SAILING LIST

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COMPANIES

Smeup, with the acquisition of HTG, expands its portfolio in the logistics and transport sector

Erbusco

The Turin-based company specializes in the development of proprietary software

PORTS

Saudi Arabian ports: Liquid bulk throughput to decline sharply in 2025

Riyadh

Total traffic fell to 298.3 million tonnes (-10.9%)

PORTS

A delegation from the Lithuanian port of Klaipeda visited the port of Livorno

Livorno

In-depth comparison of their respective infrastructure development plans

SHIPPING

New OOCL service between the Western Mediterranean and Canada

Hong Kong

Collaboration with Ocean Alliance companies and other carriers

MEETINGS

The port's future is at the center of the event celebrating the 80th anniversary of Assosped Venezia and Asamar Veneto.

Venice

A conference on Friday will be the highlight of the festival

PORTS

Increase in port workers at the ports of Monfalcone and Milazzo

Rome

Green light from the General Directorate for Ports, Logistics and Intermodality of the Ministry of the Interior.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Greek ports is sharply declining

Piraeus

Stagnation in passenger numbers

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has purchased eight Eurolight Dual bimodal locomotives

Rome

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 22.1% last month.

Hong Kong

Total for the first eight months of 2026 unchanged

MEETINGS

AGV Expo, a new European trade fair dedicated to self-guided vehicles, will be held in Piacenza next month.

Genoa

The event will also host a rich program of conferences

TRUCKING

Massive transnational fraud discovered in the road haulage sector

Chieti

Illegal employment of non-EU workers

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore decreased by -4.9% in August

Singapore

In the first eight months of 2026, the port handled 30.7 million containers (+4.2%)

SHIPYARDS

Cochin Shipyard and Drydocks World to jointly develop new international ship repair center in Cochin

Mumbai

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Port reform will be discussed in Genoa on October 2nd.

Genoa

Workshop organized by the AdSP and the Altero Matteoli association

MEETINGS

"A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 9th

Lugano

Ninth edition of the International Forum on Transport and Infrastructure

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave

(South China Morning Post)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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.

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

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

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