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BRIEFS

September 7, 2012

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China-wide port box volume up 8.6 pc in the first half, but pace slows Hapag-Lloyd changes service arrangements in north, central, south Europe Drewry: Lessors own more boxes than carriers and are upbeat about future Export growth drives first half cargo throughput in Port of Hamburg Xinjiang Dulata checkpoint 7-month freight volume hits 120,000 tonnes Sino-Vietnam rail link takes lead in Transasia railway building progress Hoehlinger report shows brighter 2012 for containers than most expect CEVA awarded ocean freight management contract from HJ Heinz Company IMarEST launches its virtual library at SMM trade fair in Hamburg Wallem Shipmanagement installs simulator in the Philippines for training Lufthansa union says it will strike if management refuses mediation Cathay Pacific and Dragonair ban shark shipments as endangered species Cabinet reshuffle puts Heathrow's third runway back on national agenda Guizhou's new Zunyi airport opens with flights to Guangzhou, Beijing Breach of contract charges delay Ahmedabad airport reefer shed opening African Airlines Association to use OAG IT analyser as a planning aid

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Bureau Veritas classed fleet crosses 10,000 Golden Horn Container Services receives ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems certification The best of the best to be in the spotlight at MALA 2012 today UK P&I Club announces restructure in advance of Solvency II Basmati exporters hope to improve upon 2011 Coconut Board calls for hike in crude palm oil import duty VPT Chairman launches Vizag-based pollution control vesse INR crosses 56 mark on heavy dollar buying

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Indian government intends to train truck drivers The Indian ministry of road transport and highways wants to train about 5,000 heavy vehicle drivers through a refresher course to minimise accidents. Seven such refresher training ... MNG Airlines takes delivery of first A330-200F MNG Airlines, Turkey's dedicated freight operator, has taken delivery of its first of four A330-200Fs on order. The airline currently operates a fleet of seven A300 cargo aircraft,... CKYH - the Green Alliance adapts winter timetable on Asia-North Europe run CKYH - the Green Alliance (Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping) is to implement a winter service adjustment to its Asia-North Europe services from the middle of October 2... Gefco Spain names director of overseas Gefco Spain has appointed Juan Manuel de Cruz as its director of overseas. De Cruz, who has been responsible for the Gefco Group's central controlling since 2009, is now returning ... Changes in the communications department of SBB AG Stefan Nünlist, head of SBB's communications and public affairs, is to leave the Swiss national railway by mid-September and become head of communications at the Swiss bank UBS. Hi... Savage and BNSF to provide petroleum transport services in the Williston Basin The US company Savage has finished its terminal located near Trenton ND (USA). The facility has a direct connection to BNSF Railway's main line track. The terminal has been translo... JSCo Russian Railways ups transport volume JSCo Russian Railways reported that its total group revenues for the year 2011 increased by 9% to RUB 1,481 billion (EUR 36.4 million). The relative increase in revenue was driven ... TNT takes delivery of ten Volkswagen Crafters Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has agreed a trial with the UK's leading business-to-business express operator, TNT Express, for ten of its Crafter single chassis cabs with a box va... A rainy summer for European cargo airports The latest traffic figures for Europe's airports that have just been released by ACI Europe reveal a disappointing summer season in traffic terms. The overall freight traffic among... Domodedovo airport an e-freight project partner Moscow Domodedovo airport has joined e-Freight, a pilot project for implementation of the international standards for electronic processing and tracking of air cargo, which was lau... Swiss Post reports lower sales and earnings Switzerland's mail service provider Swiss Post reported a consolidated profit of CHF 459 million in H1/2012. This equates to a 17% decrease compared to the same period a year earli... New contract for SDV in Australia The joint venture (JKC JV), formed by JGC Corporation (JGC), Kellog Brown & Root (KBR) and Chiyoda Corporation (Chiyoda), has awarded an integrated freight forwarding services ... Norbert Dentressangle secures renewal with Maxxium UK Following a competitive tender, the premium alcoholic drinks distributor, Maxxium UK, has renewed its contract with Norbert Dentressangle until June 2014. Part of the global sales ...

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Chouest adds eight Jones Act PSVs to newbuild program Mat-Su Borough puts Susitna up for sale Newport News offers buyout to salaried employees Rolls-Royce gas engine range gets EPA certification Ulstein's Blue Ship Invest takes delivery of second PSV Japanese investigators raid car carriers' offices DOF Subsea wins 90 day contract for Skandi Hawk ST Engineering books $144 million in marine orders

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Harley Marine taps Nichols to build pair of new tugs Two additional vessels added to VT Halter Marine construction contract Craig Neeser nets second term on Port Metro Vancouver board Jensen Maritime redesigns Global Sea fishing vessel New hull design cuts costs for APL container vessels

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Federal mediator steps into US docker wage deadlock Talks between ILA and USMX to resume during the week of September 17 Floating regas offers healthy options for LNG shipowners Norwegian players benefited in the second quarter from robust market demand Medium range tankers still popular, despite what TC2 says MR tankers would benefit from new benchmark LPG newbuilding orders already twice last year's total Researchers warn of tipping market balance Can China's liners stop killing coastal rates? Zero and negative China-Japan freight rates give regulators a headache Iran oil sanctions hit India's refiners hard Restricted port capacity reduces the country's import options Idle boxships hit five-month high More feeder and panamax vessels at anchor as weak market takes its toll Rumoured Shell MR tanker order triggers fears of market collapse Brokers and analysts say new vessels are not required US Gulf supramax market begins to recover But FFA rates point to trouble ahead for small bulker trade Venezuela refinery loses 2m-5m tonnes of production Production now back at 40% of maximum Rudder maker hints at 20,000 teu boxship order Exclusive: rumours surface of breakthrough deal for biggest vessels yet built SMM 2012: German engineer becomes shipowner to prove LNG hybrid concept Becker will build and operate ferries fitted with gas-powered lithium batteries Questions raised over Japan car carrier raids Clash over competition rules behind swoops on Tokyo offices Handysize fleet axes 500,000 dwt in August Scrapping will rise as more than a third of small bulkers are more than 20 years old Cruise industry looks to passenger growth Global data pooled for first time after Costa Concordia casualty SMM 2012: Beware eco-designs' fuel-saving claims Exclusive video interview with Lloyd's Register marine director Tom Boardley Safety first Strong-arming class societies out of doing business with Iran will not seem like such a good idea if an NITC tanker creates a major spill Fettered ports Only ships flagged in China or Taiwan can trade the strait between them Korea Eximbank raises credit limits to help yards Policy bank makes good its commitment to instill liquidity into distressed players Ocean Rig plans $750m bond to erase debt Proceeds from issue of notes could also fund drillships Global trade growth stumbles Clarksons downgrades 2012 container growth forecast to 5.5% CSA urges Beijing to regulate China's coastal box trades State conglomerate losses drive shipowners to demand fewer, bigger players London Gateway expects a boost from bigger boxships DP World claims demand for ultra-large vessel berths would exceed UK capacity if not for its $1.5bn development 'Strong' business risk profile ensures Felixstowe box leadership, says S&P Rating agency praises HP UK's stable cashflow and resilient margins Pirates flee as Nigerian navy boards hijacked Abu Dhabi Star Pioneer checks ship and cargo for damage after crew reported unharmed Hellenic Carriers wins bank support to buy bulk carriers Despite first-half loss AIM-listed owner expects 'positive' long-term prospects Ezion raises $100m in bond sale Singapore-listed offshore player faces rising expenses as it expands Russian Register quits Iran IACS member becomes the latest player to join classification society exodus

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
US dock labour talks to resume DOCKERWORKERS serving US East and Gulf Coast ports and their employers agreed to resume labour negotiations with the assistance of federal mediators, the parties confirmed today Ocean Rig plots bond offering of $750M NASDAQ-listed Ocean Rig, controlled by George Economou-led DryShips, today announced plans for a $750M bond offering Robust rig orders predicted at Singapore yards SINGAPORE shipyards can look forward to robust rig orders for at least two more years, a sector analyst has predicted Chinese bank allowed to seek funds abroad BEIJING has approved a scheme by Minsheng Financial Leasing to borrow 2Bn yuan ($320M) abroad to finance ship and aircraft leasing deals Groundings drop in Baltic An environmental group has found that the number of groundings in the Baltic dropped in 2011 by 17% year on year - and were half the number seen in 2008 EC delays decision on Spanish builder taxes ORDER-starved Spanish shipbuilders have been told that they must wait another month for an EC decision on whether to approve Madrid's tax-lease plan Hellenic crashes to losses HELLENIC Carriers, the Athens bulk shipping group listed in London, reported deep losses for its first half on weak markets and a non-cash item Look closer at box volume fall BOX CARGOES to Europe from Asia fell sharply in July, but the company compiling that data warned not to read too much into the finding

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Class 8 Truck Orders Rose in August Class 8 truck net orders shifted into higher gear in August, rising 27 percent from July, but remain below year-earlier... Savannah Container Throughput Declined in July The volume of containers handled by the Port of Savannah dropped 4 percent in July year-over-year and was down 2.6... Two Retailers Prepare for ILA Strike Possibility In a sign of the growing threat of a strike by the International Longshoremen's Association at ports on the East... Virginia to Invoke Non-Member Chassis Fee The Port of Virginia will start charging $10 per day for use of a chassis in its HRCPII chassis pool... India Eases Cabotage Laws at Port of Cochin The Indian government Thursday approved relaxing its cabotage law to allow foreign-owned and -operated ships to move containerized cargo to... Antitrust Watchdog Raids Major Japanese Shipping Firms The Japan Fair Trade Commission raided the nation's top three shipping companies - NYK Line, MOL and "K" Line -... Descartes' Second Quarter Profit Fell 3.8 Percent Descartes Systems Group's profit fell 3.8 percent year-over-year in its second fiscal quarter ended July 31, even as its revenue... Analyst Calls ILA Strike Scenario a 'Black Swan Event' An East and Gulf coast port closedown on Oct. 1 would be a "Black Swan event" for shipping and trade,... Profit Plunges at Russia's Novorossiysk Port Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port's net profit plunged by more than a third in the first half of 2012 as Russia's... Spot Market Trucking Index Up 7 Percent An uptick in freight demand and pricing in recent days pushed up a spot market trucking index and pierced some... Asia-Europe Spot Rate Drops for Fifth Week Average Asia-Europe spot rates fell this week, the fifth consecutive week of decline, plunging 12 percent, or $350 per loaded... Shippers Turning to Intermodal Rail to Cut Costs Increasing trucking costs and a looming capacity crunch in the motor carrier industry are leading to a relentless shift of... ILA Negotiations to Resume The International Longshoremen's Association and East and Gulf Coast waterfront employers agreed to a request from the Federal Mediation and... ABF Freight Expects Weaker Third Quarter A weak economy is slowing financial recovery at ABF Freight System, the nation's sixth-largest less-than-truckload motor carrier. The Fort... Lessors Shift to Become No. 1 Buyers of Containers The leased container equipment fleet grew 10.6 percent in 2011, with most of the new supply ordered by equipment leasing... Bear Right, or Left: The Great Highway Divide Talk of infrastructure spending on the U.S. presidential campaign trail tends to consist of platitudes of support akin to vows... Politicians, Shippers Press Candidates on Infrastructure Most transportation analysts admit their field isn't sexy enough to gain wide exposure in the presidential race. But that's not... ILA Negotiations: Where Are They Headed? (Podcast) The deadline for a contract agreement between the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance is less than... UPS Delays TNT Acquisition United Parcel Service has delayed closing on its planned acquisition of Dutch rival TNT Express because European Union regulators have... Nigerian Navy Retakes Pirated Tanker with Indian Crew The Indian Shipping Ministry said Nigerian naval forces rescued 23 Indian sailors from a Singapore-flag oil tanker that had been...

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
DP World not worried about Khalifa Senior management at DP World, which owns/operates the port of Jebel Ali, are not concerned about the injection of new capacity into the UAE container-handling ... Asia-Europe peak season disappearing The latest information published by UK-based Container Trades Statistics (CTS) confirms that cargo flows from Asia to Europe failed to live up to peak season expectations ... APL/Con-way extend LCL link to Jakarta Singapore-based APL Logistics and the US-based trucking company Con-way Freight have extended their less than container load OceanGuaranteed service to the Indonesian ... CMA CGM to challenge truckers more seriously in Morocco CMA CGM's expanded reefer services between Morocco and continental Europe that were announced yesterday are aimed at improving its reefer business on the route ... Dachser to open Nanjing office Kempten (Germany)-based Dachser Logistics is strengthening its operations in China and at the same time positioning itself to tap into the potential offered by ... Edwards joins GCT Stephen Edwards is to join Vancouver (BC)-based Global Container Terminals Inc (GCT) as president and ceo. His appointment will become effective on September 10, ... WTSA plans October 1, 2012, rate hike Falling demand and declining freight rates have led members of the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) to recommend a general rate restoration ... Rena officers released from jail The master and the navigation officer of the 3,352TEU capacity ship Rena, which ran aground on the Astrolabe Reef near New Zealand's North Island port of Tauranga ...

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
NewLead gets new warning Intermarine master held Venezuelan authorities have arrested the master of a heavy-lift vessel controlled by US-based Intermarine. Dof newbuild wins double Dof has snared a pair of deals in Asia Pacific involving one of its newest vessels. Nelly presses ahead Indonesian tug owner Pelayaran Nelly Dwi Putri will list this month in a bid to raise IDR 500bn ($52.3m). Platou spies paper pain Pain in the paper market suggests more dry-cargo period contracts are set for the shredder, RS Platou Markets warns. Hellenic hunts a pair Hellenic Carriers is looking to add two fuel-efficient ships to its fleet without the need to add to the dry-cargo orderbook, its CEO says. ORIG to raise $750m Ocean Rig is on the verge of launching a huge fundraiser through a private bond placement. Bohai lists in Shanghai Chinese ro-ro group Bohai Ferry has raised $175m in a Shanghai IPO as it seeks to expand overseas. Car-carrier giants raided Raids at some of the largest car-carrier owners in the world are underway in Japan. Solstad in SE Asian deal Solstad Offshore has bagged a charter contract for one of its anchor handlers in Indonesia. ER crew found coke A series of drugs raids on capesize bulkers in the UK was prompted by the discovery of cocaine in the ballast tank of an ER Schiffahrt vessel. Eimskip rises again Icelandic container line Eimskip has built first-half profit and revenue ahead of its domestic IPO. Dry woe hurts Hellenic A lacklustre dry-cargo market dragged Hellenic Carriers to a loss in the first half of 2012. Unused ferry for sale Alaskan borough cuts losses on $80m ship unable to dock in Anchorage. Wan Hai rises Wan Hai Lines has kept a lid on costs to post a better first-half profit. Russia drops IRISL The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has bowed to US pressure to stop classing Iranian vessels. Shell spurs tanker splurge Shell is believed to be behind a large charter-back deal for tankers to be constructed in South Korea. Handy fleet contracts The handysize drybulk fleet has seen its largest contraction in almost three years, according to a top shipbroker. George fixes and extends Ocean Rig has converted a letter of intent into a firm charter contract for one its new drilling rigs building in South Korea. Ezion in fund raiser Ezion Holdings has raised SGD125m ($100m) in fresh funds from a Singapore dollar denominated perpetual bond. French bank likes drillers Credit Agricole is the latest finance house to turn bullish on the offshore drilling industry with an upbeat assessment of the sector.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
NEWSFLASH: U.S. mediator gets ILA, employers back to the bargaining table The International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have agreed to resume negotiations during the week of Sept. 17 at the request of a federal mediator. Descartes' recent quarter finds record revenues NYSA head still hopeful about ILA contract With a federal mediator now tapped, the New York Shipping Association's head is more hopeful that talks between the ILA and USMX may lead to a new master contract and not disruption to U.S. East and Gulf coast port operations. Kirby to acquire Allied Transportation Maersk truncates N Europe-W Africa loop The ocean carrier has converted its North Europe and Mediterranean-to-West Africa WAF6 service into an exclusive West Africa feeder based on Maersk's West-Mediterranean hubs in Tangiers, Morocco and Algeciras, Spain. ANL sets surcharge if ILA strike occurs Australia's ANL Lines, part of the CMA CGM group, has notified customers of a pending surcharge of $1,000 for a standard 40-foot container, if a strike or other labor disruption takes place by dockworkers at U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports. OceanGuaranteed expands to Jakarta The service, which is now offered at 14 origin ports in Asia, provides delivery in North America on a predetermined date. APL Logistics said its APLGuaranteed service for full containerloads will also be offered from Jakarta. Drewry: Leased box fleet continues to expand MSC raising bunker fees on transatlantic UPS looks to finalize TNT deal in early 2013 SynchroNet picks new global sales director Japan antitrust officials visit car carriers One industry analyst who asked not to be identified was surprised Japan antitrust authorities were investigating the car carrier companies, noting their long-time dominance of the business and close ties to the auto industry in Japan. U.S. Customs opens Auto and Aerospace CEE FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications Vanguard expands in Central America Baltimore sets tonnage mark in July

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Bunker prices firm in Fujairah But Suez prices fall as shortages persist. Prices up in Rotterdam and Hamburg But Mediterranean ports register a series of falls. Cockett moves office in Dubai Same team but new premises for Dubai operation. Study boosts prospects for LNG terminal Muuga site 'less costly than alternatives'. BIC will build up Trinidad bunkering, says company 'There would be more work for Petrotrin, not less,' says BIC executive. Singapore fuel oil stocks at four-week high 'Heavy arbitrage' volumes seen from the West. Class: Don't trust efficiency claims 'A lot of claims for fuel savings are unsubstantiated,' says LR director. Singapore 'November arrivals' could be hit by refinery fire 'If there is less Venezuelan fuel oil, it's definitely bullish,' says trader. Bunker prices mostly stable Supplies mostly fine across key Asian ports. APL to see bunker savings with optimised hull design Hull design will make its new ultra-large box vessels some 20% more fuel efficient per TEU compared with existing designs. GL sees advances in LNG bunkering Firm involved in several projects to develop wide spread use of LNG as bunker fuel, says spokesman. US barge operator in new $116 million acquisition Acquisition will give Kirby 'a strong footprint' in offshore petrochemical sector, says Chairman and CEO. Tanker firm takes delivery of third fuel-efficient vessel STI Ruby one of a series of vessels equipped with fuel efficiency and emission reduction technologies. Hong Kong supplier offers bonded LSFO LSFO products mostly offered to term clients, local sources say. Wind-up petition hearing adjourned Adjournment of court hearing will result in the default of its notes and convertible notes.

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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