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BRIEFS

August 1, 2012

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MOL suffers US$64 million quarterly loss while revenues increase 8.59pc 'K' Line narrows net loss, shows improvement despite stagnant box market Cosco warns that first half financial loss will be worse than last year's Tianjin-Hong Kong link bolstered with two 1,000-TEU TS Lines ships Danaos profit and revenue surges despite stagnation in container market Box volume at Haifa surges 12pc to first half record of 719,883 TEU FMC: Canada blameless, but Canadian ports still a threat to US cargo Fujian's annual container volume expected to reach 10.5 million TEU Shanghai exports to EU down 7.9pc but city's Euro imports up 5.5pc Hunan provincial first half cargo rises 4pc to 81 million tonnes Congress mulls bill to restore 75pc cargo quota for US-flagged ships Chinese auto sector visits Le Havre to move its vehicles and spare parts Inchcape Shipping Services opens office in Mauritius through buyout Hacis to provide cargo export services to DB Schenker at Hong Kong airport Australia waives rules for Emirates-Flydubai non-compete affiliation Hong Kong provides Ohio's Rickenbacker Airport with 18pc cargo boost Bids in for air service to one of America's most remote communities

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JULY 31, 2012
Asia-Europe spot rates up last week Dhan Logistics opens Ahmedabad office Hamburg Süds Santa Ursula christened in Brazil Maersk Line to hike rates on major trade lanes in August Mehta Brothers Freight Forwarders obtains coveted ISO 9001:2008 certification Moore Stephens envisages increased pressure for incipient impairment in shipping NYK Global Bulk hosts onboard get-together to celebrate reconstruction of port devastated by Japan quake PSA focusing on port automation SC permits dismantling of controversial vessel at Alang Corn exports may crest to record 3.5 mt in 2011-12 JSW Jaigarh Port all set to handle containers RBI keeps policy rates unchanged, cuts SLR MACCIA's Foreign Trade Policy seminar on Aug. 3

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JULY 31, 2012
Royal Caribbean Cruises promotes Michael Bayley GAO report highlights plight of USCG legacy fleet China awards Aker Arctic contract for icebreaker design SENER brings Virtual Reality to CAD/CAM/CAE Ensco takes delivery of semi, joins S&P 500 Odfell orders four chemical tankers from HMD

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JULY 31, 2012
Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of May Inchcape Shipping Services nets UN food rations contract Crowley logistics group expanding service menu to Cartegena, Colombia IMO warns of implementation of new North American emissions rules Two million travelers use TSA airport screening program

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JULY 31, 2012
IUMI conference to debate Costa Concordia fall-out Casualty has implications for underwriting passengerships, says secretary-general P&I club becomes first to offer members K&R cover Product will normally have a $5m limit Aframax crude tanker fleet size to peak soon Vessel class saw less ordering than others after 2008 crisis, but spot market is still weak North American emission control area reduces SOx limits to 1% Restrictions to take immediate effect as region aligns with Baltic and North Sea Cosco issues first-half warning but eyes return to profit by 2014 The ballad of a state-owned conglomerate struggling to get back to black Cosco seeks 'special treatment' to stave off delisting fears Cosco could face a delisting warning in Shanghai at year-end Rongsheng's latest scrape Investigation of the yard's chairman by the US SEC could hurt its reputation, but the builder has finessed a tough situation before US to ban tanker charters and sales to Iran Latest move against Tehran also targets NITC insurance cover and reflagging Indian blackout failure leaves millions without power Further coal imports could provide relief to locals and shipowners Weak tanker rates curb profit for Capital Product Marinakis group charters yet another partnership vessel at sweet rate Chinese tanker scrap rate gap with subcontinent hits six-month record Prices in India drive demolition focus to south Asia Sale of MR pair sends Scorpio into second-quarter loss Figures highlight shrinking tanker values Lloyd's List caption competition Take the bull by the horns and help us out with a headline Scorpio confirms two more product tankers at Hyundai Mipo Fleet renewal gathers pace as company favours fuel-efficient newbuildings Poor weather hampers firefighters on MSC Flaminia Shipmanager waits for clearance to steer damaged boxship to shelter in UK Japan's big lines edge toward the black MOL, NYK and K Line report losses but hold to forecasts of full-year profits China approves CNOOC's second Shenzhen LNG terminal Country's top importer plans more terminals despite fears of overcapacity MHI shipbuilding division reports April-June losses Japanese yard receives only one commercial ship order PMSC certification expected in July 2013 European Commission to hold additional meeting before November deadline All change at Tui As Michael Frenzel steps down after 18 years at the helm of the group, Vodafone's Friedrich Joussen will take over Diversity advantage Japan's major lines benefit from running a portfolio of shipping businesses Gun warning Setting standards for private armed security on ships needs to be done with caution Chinese yard's LNG carrier deal provokes scepticism LNG carrier building deal may not be all it seems Boxships face long-term unemployment Scrapping increases as cargo prospects darken Courage Marine warns of greater loss Dry bulk player blames depressed market and fleet replacement Ahmadinejad suggests Iran stops exporting oil Price of oil based on political factors, not economic ones, so crude should be used in domestic refineries instead Maersk is losing $200 per feu on China to Australia routes Carrier describes situation as unsustainable Danaos back in black in second quarter Chief executive Coustas predicts upsurge for sector as a whole K Line predicts bigger full-year profit Japanese shipping line posts much smaller net loss in April-June compared to year-ago level

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JULY 31, 2012
US poised to tighten sanctions AMERICAN lawmakers are now targeting Iran's shipping and energy sectors with a new, even tougher set of sanctions Ahmadinejad: 'stop the exports of crude oil' IRAN should stop crude exports altogether, stressing refined oil products instead, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was quoted as saying today Flaminia 'ping-pong' warned FRENCH greens group Robin des Bois warned authorities against playing "Ping-Pong" over providing a place of refuge for the fire-ravaged box ship MSC Flaminia Japan's Big 3 narrow losses JAPAN'S Big Three - MOL, NYK Line and 'K' Line - all narrowed losses for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, which began in April Celebrity names new boss ROYAL Caribbean-owned Celebrity Cruises today appointed Michael Bayley as its president and CEO CPP ups sponsor ties NASDAQ-listed Capital Product Partners today reported an adjusted loss in its latest quarter and revealed further reliance on its sponsor Capital Maritime as a charter counterparty Saga sells its last ship SAGA Tankers, the Norwegian VLCC owner that went public in 2010, today sold the last of its four vessels Moroccan ferry group seeks judicial protection BANKRUPT Moroccan ferry group Comanav-Comarit today said it is seeking legal protection from creditors VLGC business slows CHARTERERS have shunned fixing very large gas carriers to ship LPG, preferring to wait for SAUDI ARAMCO to unveil its August contract prices later this week TUI reveals Frenzel's replacement as CEO TUI, A KEY shareholder in German box giant Hapag-Lloyd, has chosen a replacement for Michael Frenzel as CEO Danaos sees 'stagnant' market BOX SHIP lessor Danaos has predicted that liner clients will be profitable in the near term, but noted that Europe's recovery is essential given looming newbuilding deliveries Courage's losses to widen SINGAPORE-listed Taiwanese bulker owner Courage Marine today warned losses for the first half would widen Russia, Vietnam agree to customs accord RUSSIA and Vietnam have agreed to implement customs-free trading, the Kremlin said NYK axes fleet spending NYK LINE said today it will scale back on fleet expansion, except for its LNG carrier fleet Crew rescued from grounded ship EIGHTEEN crew members have been rescued from a cargo ship that ran aground off the northern Philippines, its coastguards confirmed

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JULY 31, 2012
NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 8.3 Percent in May Trade via surface transportation between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, rose 8.3... NY-NJ ExpressRail Volume Up 10 Percent Volume on the Port of New York and New Jersey's ExpressRail intermodal rail service at marine terminals jumped 10 percent... Arkansas Best, ABF Return to Profit Transport operator Arkansas Best delivered an $11.8 million net profit in the second quarter, recovering from an $18.2 million first quarter... ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers Resume Talks Waterfront employers and office clerical workers in Southern California softened the tone of their rhetoric Tuesday and agreed to resume... 'K' Line Trims Loss, Forecasts Profit Japanese carrier "K" Line narrowed its losses in its April-June first quarter and said it expects rising rates and cost... Truck Overpass Ready to Open at Port of Savannah Georgia officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a $22.5 million overpass that will route trucks over six rail tracks at... Kuehne + Nagel Lands Metro Group Contract Kuehne + Nagel has won a major retail contract to provide ocean freight logistics management services for Hong Kong-based Group... Higher Rates, Better Freight Drive Celadon Profit Higher truckload rates, lower equipment costs and "better freight" boosted Celadon Group's profit 63.6 percent in the last quarter as... US May Hit Washing Machine Makers With Tariffs The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to impose tariffs on washing machines built by four major manufacturers after the agency... NYK Expects Profit on Containers for Year NYK said its first quarter losses on container shipping narrowed, and the diversified Japanese carrier said it expects the unit... DB Schenker to Ship a Third of China Cargo Through Hong Kong DB Schenker has signed a deal in which the forwarding giant will ship around one third of its air freight... Panalpina Second Quarter Profit Plunged 37.5 Percent Panalpina's second quarter profit tumbled 37.5 percent from a year ago, but the Swiss logistics and freight forwarder boosted its... MOL Narrows Losses, Raises Forecast Japanese carrier MOL narrowed its loss for its March-June quarter and said it expects improved container shipping results to contribute... More Container Ships Face Long-Term Unemployment Increasing numbers of container ships are facing long-term unemployment amid bleak job prospects in a bearish charter market, according to... Scandlines Exits European Short Sea Freight Market Scandlines completed its exit from Northern Europe's short sea freight market with the sale of a Baltic Sea route and... Danaos Back in the Black Greek shipowner Danaos returned to the black in the second quarter, booking net income of $8.97 million, compared with a... ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers Break Off Talks Contract negotiations between office clerical workers and the attorney representing waterfront employers in Los Angeles-Long Beach resumed Monday morning after a...

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JULY 31, 2012
All that glitters is not gold Weighing in at some 412 grams the Olympic gold medals currently being won in London for 'swifter, higher, stronger' athletic achievements are surprisingly made ... Q1 net losses narrow for Japanese carrier trio The three Japanese ocean carriers have seen their net losses for the first quarter of their fiscal years significantly reduce compared to the same period of last ... MSC Flaminia: bad weather stymies salvors CMA CGM to start new Brazex service in August CMA CGM has announced that its new Brazil Express (Brazex) service connecting South America's largest country with the Caribbean basin will be standalone operation ... Taiwanese shippers hope the 'worst is over' in Europe Taiwan's key European export market plunged in the second quarter of the year sending its economy into contraction mode against an earlier forecast of slight growth.According ... Stubkjaer joins Carrix Knud Stubkjaer, an ex ceo of Maersk Line and an employee of that organisation for more than 30 years has joined Seattle-based Carrix Inc, the parent company of ... Market downturn and carriers' rate hikes hit Panalpina Panalpina, which is one of the world's largest logistics groups, posted weaker profits in its Q2 12 fiscal period, but according to ceo, Monika Ribar, still 'outperformed ... Saudi Arabia's KAEC to open next year The initial phase of Saudi Arabia's new port at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), which is located near Rabigh about 100km north of Jeddah, should open next year. ...

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JULY 31, 2012
ADM pounces on port Lazaridis defends charters Radio silence at OSG Vernicos targets resales Celebrity passes torch Death for Glory ship A tanker which survived a brush with Somali pirates last year has been sold for scrap in Pakistan. Capital slides in Q2 Cal Dive & Fugro ink JV Cal Dive and Fugro have joined forces to compete for the growing number of subsea projects within the offshore energy industry. Scorpio admits order Scorpio Tankers has confirmed a swoop for up to four newbuildings at Hyundai Mipo in South Korea. SCI sells oldie Shipping Corp of India has rid itself of its sole bulk oil carrier. Polarcus back in black Polarcus has turned around its fortunes off the back of a bigger fleet and improved utilisation. Better from NCL Norwegian Cruise Line has overcome a weak European economy to post an improved second quarter. Barclays cuts Rongsheng Probe into chairman's share dealings leads to fears institutionals will turn away. OSG keeps AMS ships American Shipping Company has rejigged a series of charter contracts with Overseas Shipholding Group and finalised a refinancing package with lenders. Odfjell orders eight Odfjell has returned to the newbuilding arena with an order for up to eight ships at Hyundai Mipo. NYK to slash fleet Continuing unprofitability of its core shipping business has led to Nippon Yusen Kaisha abandoning plans for a big fleet expansion. Double joy for MHI Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has seen a huge upswing in its first quarter numbers though its shipping segment fell into the red. Saga to spread cash Shareholders in Saga Tankers are ready to split the company's cash following the departure of its last vessel. Fincantieri flush Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is flush with cash after an improved first half showing MOL cuts deficit Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has narrowed its first quarter loss after seeing a rise in sales across the board. K Line banks on oldies K Line has moved against the grain for more modern vessels and decided to stretch the useful life of many of its ships. MES sees order growth Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding has seen profits fall by over 50%, but has seen new orders increase on a year ago. Scorpio back at Mipo Scorpio Tankers has returned to Hyundai Mipo for up to four more fuel efficient newbuildings, it is thought. Danaos returns to profit Danaos has reported a return to profits for the second quarter of 2012 with net income of $8.9m. Wallem teams with NTC Wallem Shipmanagement has teamed-up with Nanjing Tanker Corp in a new joint venture ship management partnership in Singapore.

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JULY 31, 2012
Japanese lines recover in fiscal 1Q The improvement included two of the carriers making operating profits at group level. Collectively, the three lines cut their first quarter fiscal year losses from $265 million in 2011 to $42 million this year. Washington Notebook: CBP's new port director for Houston/Galveston Washington interests want HMT reform Government officials and business leaders are using last week's report from the FMC on U.S.-bound sea freight moving through Canadian and Mexican ports to support calls for HMT reform and increased U.S. port investment. Panalpina's profit falls, Latin America bright spot The Swiss forwarding and logistics company had consolidated profit of 17.3 million Swiss francs ($17.7 million) in the second quarter ending June 30, 46 percent less than the 32 million Swiss francs it earned in the same 2011 period. NS overhauls coal line in record time The Eastern railroad said it completed $20.5 million of track, bridge and signal improvements along a major coal line through the Monongahela Valley during a seven-day blitz timed to coincide with coal miners' annual weeklong summer break. Crowley offers LCL service to Colombia Quad-C buys Network Global Logistics Logitude, Pangea partner on SaaS forwarding U.S. duties set for washers from Mexico, South Korea Kansas adds digital IFTA filing support Longview gets new CEO Evanhoe pairs with Fluensee on RFID TP Pulse: Shipper worries over ILA strike remain

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JULY 31, 2012
Traders forecast 'supply crunch' of on-spec fuel in August Traders claim shortage of on- specification cargoes is due to lack of available high density blending materials. NYK abandons fleet expansion plans Shipping firm blames global 'economic challenges'. IFO prices firm in Fujairah Fujairah prices move up with bigger jumps seen in Suez. Prices move with narrow margins across Europe Price climb slows in Rotterdam with mixed picture elsewhere. Industry player publishes guide to oil trading jargon Book based on years of experience in oil trading business. US tightens sanctions against Iran Senate and Congress reconcile sanctions bills and add new provisions. ECA: Shipping company entering 'unchartered waters' 'There are more unknowns than knowns,' says Matson official. Iran 'to stop' exporting crude Falling crude exports turn Iran inwards towards its domestic market. 'Ships get bigger and bigger' in drive for economies of scale 'We can't carry on doing what we've been doing,' says Maersk Line executive. Dual-fuel ferry order goes to European yard Fincantieri to build 'eco' ferry for Canadian company. Prices lack direction in Asian bunker markets Supplies of bunker fuels largely fine at major ports in Asia on Tuesday. Tanker specialist orders fuel efficient newbuilds Odfjell says ships 'will have an eco-friendly design and lower fuel consumption'. Alaskan city supports state suit against US EPA North Amercian ECA will increase cost of living for local population as shipping firms pass on the higher bunker costs. Chartered ships returned as rates stay low Dry bulk woes pile pressure on charterers and shipowners. Bunker prices to lift flat tanker rates in 2013 Flat rates to increase on the back of a 14% increase in average bunker prices, says shipbroker. South Korean bunker output slightly up in August Most refiners to maintain bunker production levels. Chimbusco in low sulphur fuel oil purchase Pays a premium for the LSFO cargo from Russia. INTERTANKO updates optimal speed model for tankers Aims for a 'common understanding' of the benefits of reduced speed amid high bunker prices and overcapacity. Liner outlook upbeat on lower bunker costs Box rates have stabilised on better capacity management in the sector, says Danaos CEO.

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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.

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"

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

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