BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

August 30, 2011

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*Shipping News* Treasures from shipwrecks on display in KL SEAFARERS from all over the world have sailed through the waters of the Malay archipelago for centuries. Some of their vessels succumbed to inclement weather, leaks or attack and ended at the bottom of the sea.

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MOL hikes intra-Asia rates US$50/TEU for short haul, $100/TEU for long Double-digit growth in Asia Pacific logistics to continue - report New Zealand's quake-struck Lyttelton profits soar 34.4pc to US$10 million Fight tax that helps rivals and denies you boxes, Seattle, Tacoma tell farmers Singapore manufactures up 7.4pc in July, but demand weakens in sectors Safmarine enhances Europe-West Africa services with speedy transits Cambodian anti-terror executive thanks MOL for deliverying first aid vehicles American warehousing rises to meet the needs of soaring internet sales World Food Programme to use CMA CGM containers to take food to Somalia Wal-Mart says logistics efficiency reduces impact of rising fuel costs UPS buys 100 electric trucks to meet stringent California emission standards Royal Air Maroc to shed 1,500 jobs to reduce US$231,057 in weekly losses Indonesian Chamber of Commerce seeks delay in strict air cargo screening Memphis air cargo June up 2pc after 5pc May jump, domestic FedEx up 2pc

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Arshiya International partners with Tata BlueScope to boost logistics infrastructure DAMCO reports positive H1 2011 despite challenging market environment Financial crisis may not affect global freight industry: Report SCI celebrates golden jubilee DP Worlds H1 profit up 36 pc Revamped EOU scheme must help boost investments, build capacity: EPCES

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Cargo traffic on the rise in Azerbaijan Haulage companies in Azerbaijan transported 8% more cargo between January and July 2011 than in H1/2010. According to a report published by the Azerbaijan state statistics committe... Continental Tires plans major ramp-up in India Following the recent acquisition of the Modi Tyres Company by Continental, the new entity Continental India is ramping up its operations significantly in both replacement and OEM b... Air New Zealand posts good cargo performance Air New Zealand has announced normalised earnings before taxation of NZD 75 million (EUR 43 million) for the twelve months to 30 June. The result is 45% down compared to the 2010 f... Rail container handling up in port of Barcelona The railway is gaining ground in the port of Barcelona, for cargo transported to and from the port area. According to the latest statistical report on railfreight between January a... Sydney ports with new record The Sydney Ports Corporation (SPC) has announced that container traffic through Port Botany exceeded 2 million teu in a financial year for the first time, having loaded and dischar... Air Mauritius extends contract with Traxon Europe Air Mauritius, the flag carrier of the republic of Mauritius, recently extended and expanded its contract with Traxon Europe, an international provider of electronic airfreight com... K+N appoints Yngve Ruud as manager for northwestern Europe Kuehne + Nagel has appointed Yngve Ruud as its new regional manager for northwestern Europe, with effect from 1 October. He will succeed Tim Scharwath, who will become a member of ... New M&M express links in Central Asia The international transport and logistics enterprise Militzer & Münch (M&M), which is headquartered in St Gallen (Switzerland), is expanding its services by adding express ... Hamburg Süd expanding in Central America Hamburg Süd is set to expand its coverage of the west coast of Central America from 4 September, by joining APL in a two-loop service. Hamburg Süd will provide one vessel to string... Brunel Awards winners announced The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the International Union of Railroad (UIC) have jointly announced that 44 projects from twelve nations have been recognised for desig... Boeing and Delta in massive B737 order Boeing and Delta Air Lines have announced an order for 100 next-generation B737-900ER airplanes. The large single-aisle aircraft order, with a list-price value of more than USD 8.5... New Spain-Algeria liner service The German shipping line Sloman Neptun Schiffahrts Aktiengesellschaft Bremen is set to launch a regular liner service between Spain's Mediterranean coast and Algeria. The "MS ... CMA CGM foundation to help Somalia A CMA CGM corporate foundation has joined forces with the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations agency at the forefront in the fight against hunger, to transport aid to th... APL Logistics wins second Rosemount award APL Logistics has received the best supplier award from Rosemount, a subsidiary of the global manufacturing technology giant Emerson Electric Company, for the second year in a row.... Toll Group reports impressive sales increase The Australian transport and logistics giant Toll Group has reported sales revenue of AUD 8.2 billion for the year ended 30 June, up by 18% on the prior year. Total operating profi...

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Crowley takes delivery of tenth ATB in 650-series newbuild program New barge building operation to open at former Tallulah shipyard site British canal boat completes three years of fuel-cell operation Leslie B. Eadie III to command Maine Maritime Academy training ship Jumbo Offshore wins wind farm installation contract GL SeaScout installed on 14,000 TEU containership Austal cats head for Guadeloupe LaHood names members of new MTS advisory council

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Tenth new 650-series ATB goes to work for Crowley Maritime Final air cargo screening rule set in place by TSA OOCL adding two new Super-Port Panamax gantry cranes Horizon Lines reaches new agreement for refinance plan Trucking group responds to electronic recorder court decision

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AUGUST 29, 2011
CMA CGM profits slip 72% Fuel costs hit profits amid 'difficult' operating environment Alpha-Eurobank merger heralds bigger force in Greek ship finance On current business the expanded bank would vault into the top five lenders to Greek shipowners MSC picks Tauranga as its NZ hub Port of Tauranga gets an edge over its rival Auckland as MSC chooses it as the only New Zealand port of call for its new Oceania Express service Jaya net profit falls 19% No quick recovery in OSV charter rates likely says owner and shipbuilder Jaya Rongsheng inks pact with China Development Bank Shipyard adds $4.7bn in credit to recent agreements with banks worth more than $10bn Offshore construction buoys STX Europe profits Second quarter Ebitda $98, up year on year $38.2m Follow the leader? The current market malaise, clearly, is everyone else's fault What is Cosco thinking? What is Cosco thinking? Is it desperation, audacity, hubris or all three that is driving the Chinese giant right now? Bargain hunters prepare to bag distressed deals KG opportunity fund specialist Oltmann predict rash of acquisition opportunities for anticyclical investors Omega Navigation hits back at HSH Nordbank Chapter 11 challenge Bank's attempt to force us out of Cahpter 11 is "groundless and offensive" says company lawyer Chinese steel mills use more local ore Production figures suggest reduced Chinese reliance on iron ore imports Dry bulk utilisation rates approach key 90% level as demand picks up Reconstruction in Japan is one factor that has tightened the supply of tonnage available Horizon Lines completes mammoth recapitalisation Noteholders to own up to 95% of company after debt-for-equity swap; reverse stock split announced to stave off delisting Evergreen profit down 98% in second quarter $10m operating loss offset by investment gains leaving net profit for the quarter at $2.8m Owners and managers 'unaided' in fight against piracy, says Paradise Greece based manager confirms release of 'Polar' after 10 months captivity, but slams failed international policies Zim remains in the red Israeli line posts $68m second quarter loss as freight rates keep lines in the doldrums Star Reefers awarded damages from JFC Russian fruit importer ordered to pay $16.5m

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AUGUST 29, 2011
CSX Expands Columbus Intermodal Terminal CSX will spend $59 million to expand its intermodal terminal in Columbus, Ohio, leveraging its new terminal to the north... Purolator Adds Three US Offices Canadian logistics company Purolator International said it plans to open three more branch offices in the U.S. this year, after... Diesel Prices Rise First Time In Six Weeks Diesel prices across the United States rose 1 cent in the week ending Aug. 29, increasing for the first time... LAX Freight Decline Accelerates in July Freight tonnage at Los Angeles International declined for the fourth straight month in July, falling 7.3 percent in an accelerating... Consumer Spending Jumps 0.8 Percent Consumer spending rose 0.8 percent in July, the Commerce Department reported, as strong demand for motor vehicles led the strongest... Clean Energy Fuels Gets $150 Million Boost Three global investors will pump $150 million into a U.S. company that plans to build a nationwide network of natural... DOT's Summer Stimulus Nears $2.2 Billion The Department of Transportation has paid out nearly $2.2 billion to states in stimulus project funds this summer. The... CMA CGM Forecasts Positive 2011 CMA CGM expects 2011 to be a positive year despite reporting a 72 percent year-over year decline in first-half profit... Court Overturns Onboard Truck Recorder Rule A federal appeals court overturned a rule that would require certain trucking companies to use electronic onboard recorders to monitor... Post-Storm Flooding, Road Debris Slows Trucking Major trucking companies along the U.S. East Coast were restricting operations Monday in some areas hardest hit by the high... Star Reefers Wins $16.5 Million in Damages Star Reefers won $16.5 million in damages from a Russian fruit importer that terminated charters on the Norwegian ship-owner's refrigerated... Maersk Line Launches Ecuador-Europe Service Maersk Line is launching a direct service connecting Ecuador with Spain, Turkey and the Black Sea in late September, as... Big Lots Keeps Inventory Low in "Fragile" Market Big Lots is comfortable with its inventory levels being down more than 70 percent year-over-year, considering the "fragile" consumer market.... Ports Open After Irene, Trucks and Rails Resume Service Major East Coast ports re-opened Monday and trucking and railroad companies slowly resumed services as they began making a full... APL Logistics Takes "Cautious" Outlook Into 2012 APL Logistics is taking a "cautious" outlook for the rest of the year and into 2012, despite a strong first...

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AUGUST 29, 2011
MSC to start ANZ-Americas service CMA CGM to work with WFP in Somalia Horizon moves ahead with its recapitalisation plan FECR to build ICTF at Port Everglades European container outlook looks poor

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Jumbo jumps on wind gig Dutch heavy-lift operator prepares to send DP2 to Denmark to support Anholt Wind Farm project. USCG collars Greek owner Dianik Bross Shipping Corp in hot water as port state inspectors in California uncover magic pipe inside bulker. Augustea torches bulker Diversified Italian owner trims dry fleet as cash buyers pay a premium for Drummond Voyager, sources say. CMA CGM sinks Profit plummets 72% in the first-half but French liner giant's expansion efforts will continue, Saade says. DB: VL lay-ups unlikely Tanker owners will miss out on seasonal upswing if they pull the plug in response to rock-bottom rates, analyst warns. ORIG activates exchange DryShips drilling subsidiary prepares Times Square migration as parent makes good on a promise to swap shares. STX Europe profit soars Revenues fall but outlook for cruise, ferry and offshore shipbuilding expected to continue to improve. Mols heads for loss Danish ferry company says annual deficit could be up to DKK 80m after first-half result weakens. Maersk launches Med run Danish container line deploying eight ships to bring South American bananas to Europe. Iran deal costs bank dear JP Morgan Chase in largest ever sanctions busting settlement over IRISL and other deals. Seven boxships cut Four Asian lines reduce capacity on routes between Bangladesh, Singapore and Sri Lanka as losses mount. Yang Ming slumps to loss Taiwanese container line follows other big owners in posting first half deficit in falling markets. Slow Pentagon aids Maersk Danish liner giant a top recipient of $720m bonanza for late returned shipping containers. Cargoship goes adrift Sandfrakt's Norholm manages to restore limited power in severe North Sea gales. DSME takes a stake in HMM Hyundai Merchant Marine stock soars as cross chaebol share deal follows order for five mega containerships. Frontline still a "sell" Nordea says John Fredriksen's tanker company needs to shed tonnage as rates stay weak in third quarter.

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AUGUST 29, 2011
COAC meeting Horizon Lines announces refinancing Horizon Lines, the nation's largest domestic container shipping company, said Friday it has entered into a definitive deal to refinance its debt with a group of noteholders who will become the majority shareholders of the company upon completion o... MSC delays, lowers Asia/Med peak fees Mediterranean Shipping Co. has updated delayed and lowered its planned peak season surcharges on shipments from Asia to the Mediterranean. As of Thursday, MSC said it had postponed a planned peak season fee from Asia to east Med, Black Sea, and No... Seago to raise intra-Europe rates Seago Line, the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group's intra-Europe specialist carrier, said last week it plans to raise rates Oct. 1. The rate increases apply to shipments to and from northern Europe-Scandinavia-Baltic ports and Greece/Turkey, and southboun... MSC assesses Chennai congestion fee Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said last week it will implement a congestion surcharge on shipments from Asia to the Indian port of Chennai. The fee, effective Sept. 1, is $75 per 20-foot container and $100 per 40-foot container. A trucke... OOCL vet Wong to retire in October Wong Liner carrier OOCL said last week that long-serving executive Henry Wong, director of corporate logistics and fleet management, will retire from the company on Oct. 31. Paul Devine, senior vice president of sales of OOCL (USA), will be appoint... U.S. economy grew 1% in Q2 The U.S. economy grew even slower than previously thought in the second quarter. The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday reported gross domestic product for the period grew 1 percent compared to 1.3 percent in its initial estimate. First quarter out... OOCL expanded Kaohsiung terminal OOCL said Monday it has ordered two super-post-Panamax gantry cranes for its Kaohsiung Container Terminal (KAOCT) in the Port of Kaohsiung. The crane purchases are part of a project to expand capacity at KAOCT, which already has six post-Panamax c... New MTSNAC members picked The U.S. Transportation Department has appointed 29 members to the new Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC), established to advise the department on marine transportation issues. The department has asked MTSNAC to develop... U.S. forges ahead on supply chain security strategy Developing the U.S. government's national strategy for securing the global supply chain has bogged down in the White House's National Security Council, where it has been under review since at least early April, a Department of Homeland Security of...

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Crowley commissions new barge 'This class has a long history of safe petroleum transportation and offers compelling economics and exceptional performance.' Fujairah prices mixed Deliveries available for supply up to and including September 12 in Cape Town. Russia: Export tax on fuel oil climbs again Russia approves new tax structure for crude oil and oil product exports. North European bunker markets rise Little demand in Piraeus. Search for shipping agent 'lost overboard' from bunker tanker MPA asks vessels to keep clear of Bedok Jetty. ECA will 'hit oldest cruise ships hardest' Bank warns of 'significant' impact when North American ECA is enforced. Asian refiners 'able to meet' 2012 sulphur standard Refiners in two key Asian bunker markets 'able to supply IFO with a sulphur content of no more than 3.50%'. Bunker prices mixed at start of week Supplies of bunker material sufficient at key Asian ports. PSVs to be built with 'innovative' propulsion system Vessels to be fitted with Siemen's Blue multi-drive low-voltage propulsion system. Aviation case in EU holds 'great implications' for shipping Brussels' proposal to regulate GHG emissions from shipping in EU 'will be heavily influenced by outcome of aviation case,' says Carbon Positive. Singapore police investigates alleged bunker 'theft' Bunker tanker owner claims MGO was taken while vessel was at the Tuas Anchorage. EU approves Lubrizol acquisition Berkshire Hathaway gets nod to acquire Lubrizol for $9 billion.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

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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

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		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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