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April 12, 2012

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OOCL names chief operating officer Andy Tung as new CEO from July 1 Japanese carriers consolidate two Asia-Latin America loops into one Zim extends EMX from Busan to Black Sea ports of Odessa, Novorossiysk Emirates Shipping to raise Asia to East Africa-India rates April 15 Emirates joins Hyundai in Korea-Middle East service starting April 24 Port Tracker sees normal peak season for US imports, 3.2pc uptick in April Dongguan's Humen port to set up 3-square kilometre free port in 10 years Fujian's merged Meizhou Bay ports to focus on domestic bulk and boxes Port of Rotterdam net profit increases 10pc to US$243 million in 2011 China's daily railway freight volume sets record high in March AtoBviaC offers shipboard software with route changes to evade pirates Lomar orders new 2,200-TEU ships from Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard US Ambassador to China says America liberalises trade, investment rules Hactl hosts Russian delegation to Hong Kong e-freight implementation Yangtze River Express launches cargo flights from Chengdu to Paris Air France seeks new union contracts to implement cost-cutting measures Inner Mongolia's Hohhot Airport adds flights to Xian and Chongqing

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EU freight cartels fined 169 m euros: Report Relax cabotage law for 3 years, govt panel tells MoS US imposes high preliminary import duty on Indian steel pipes DP World reports significant increase in 2011 profit MACCIA's Maharashtra ports conference on April 23 CONCOR, CSC commission Mulund air freight station Govt bid to meet highway development target a godsend for infra cos Corporate sector demands 0.5 pc cut in interest rates Gold import tariff value cut to $ 539/10 gm SBI to slash lending rates for SMEs

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APRIL 11, 2012
New safety training schemes for drivers in Africa North Star Alliance and Fleet Forum have announced an initiative, called NSEWA, to close the gap between health services and road safety through specially designed driver safety tr... Australia: work begins on the Clyde Road upgrade Construction on the Clyde Road upgrade in Berwick, Victoria (Australia), has begun. The work involves the building of a dual divided carriageway from High Street to Kangan Drive. ... Norfolk Southern: construction to begin on intermodal facility in Charlotte The city of Charlotte in North Carolina (USA) recently signed a lease agreement with the transport provider Norfolk Southern Corporation. It was a momentous move that will kick off... Saudi Airlines Cargo appoints Keku Gazder as regional director Saudi Airlines Cargo named Keku Gazder as regional director cargo for the Indian Subcontinent on 1 April. He will report directly to Peter Scholten and manage activities in India, ... Rickmers-Linie names new agents Rickmers-Linie, a Hamburg-based German shipping line that specialises in heavylift and project cargo tasks, has named HSR Ocean Trades in Chittagong and Diamond Shipping Services i... Copenhagen/Malmo/Shenzhen cooperation deal signed The collaborative Danish-Swedish port of Copenhagen Malmö (CMP) recently concluded a cooperation agreement with the four Chinese ports of Shenzhen. Yantian, one of the four ports o... More Mahan to Shanghai As of today (11 April), Iran's Mahan Air is increasing its flight frequency between Shanghai Pudong airport (China) and Teheran t... CAF signs two new contracts in Saudi Arabia The Spanish railway producer CAF has signed two new contracts worth EUR 200 million in Saudi Arabia. One is with the Saudi Railway Company (SAR) and the other with Saudi Railways O... CMA CGM upgrades West Med - Morocco service The French shipping company CMA CGM and its Moroccan subsidiary, Comanav, will, as from today (11 April), serve the West Mediterranean /Morocco trade through three separated loops ... World Container Index shows second large hike in Asia-to-Europe box rates in two months The latest Shanghai-to-Rotterdam container freight rate assessment from the World Container Index (WCI), a joint venture between Drewry and The Cleartrade Exchange, shows that cont... CMA CGM Group names new vice-president The French CMA CGM Group has appointed Jacques Delort as vice-president of information systems for the group and deputy general manager of CMA Systems, the new entity set up as par... H&S Container Line in Rotterdam augments sales team Rotterdam (Netherlands)-based H&S Container Line chose Torbjörn Persson to be its new sales and business development manager in mid-March. His task is to strengthen sales activ... EVA prolongs contract with FCS The Taiwanese carrier EVA Airways (BR) has once again awarded Fraport Cargo Services GmbH (FCS) a long-term freight handling contract. EVA, whose cargo has been handled by FCS sinc... FedEx buys Polish CEP company Opek US-based FedEx Corporation said recently that it will buy the Polish CEP company Opek to gain a ground delivery network with about USD 70 million in annual sales. The financial ter... Ceva renews energy contract with Petroamazonas The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has expanded its contract with the Ecuadorian state-owned oil company Petroamazonas. Under the renewed contract Ceva will continue t... DHL acquires 24% stake in Lemuir According to local press reports, the Deutsche Post subsidiary DHL has acquired the 24% stake held by India's Lemuir Group in their joint venture. As a result of the transaction, D...

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APRIL 11, 2012
Horizon Lines reports loss making fourth quarter

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APRIL 11, 2012
Port of Portland taps Degens as business development manager BTS freight index up during month of February Truck driver turnover rate slides during fourth quarter Port Tracker report predicts rise in import container volumes Mitsui making changes to Asia/Mexico/SAmerica routes

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APRIL 11, 2012
Jones Act targeted in fresh political attack Guam representative seeks to dilute the law after Senator John McCain fails in new bid to have it abolished Nigerian pirates step up use of motherships, warns Bergen Hijacked vessels become bases for new attacks Problems stack up for cash-strapped Greek ferries Seafarers' strike adds to companies' woes Eagle Bulk fixture activity defies broker claims of difficulties All of its 45 vessels are committed to charters, disproving rumours, New York company says Government must review tax and crew rules, says chamber VAT and other levies make up 22% of costs while the state is also a factor in port charges and vessel manning levels My cousin, the hero 'With enough lifeboats, nobody would have died and who would remember it today?' Battle planning for serious casualties However good a master's professional training might be, it probably has not prepared him for a position of ultimate responsibility in a major casualty China ventures into foreign finance Barriers to growth include hefty interest rates and red tape Build in China to borrow in China Owners who order from China shipyards will find the banks more forthcoming Greek-owned shipping tops record 264m dwt Survey shows more capacity but a shrinking home-flagged fleet Exclusive: Maran seals deal with BG for up to five more LNG carriers Angelicoussis gas arm has covered up to nine of 11-ship newbuilding programme March VLCC rates rally explained McQuilling argues the causes and prospects for better tanker rates A century after Titanic, shipping still claims lives Despite falling loss and death rates, working at sea remains a dangerous job Brokers gloomy on boxship charter prospects Hamburg optimism unfounded, say London counterparts Skagerrak Foundation demands tighter ship safety rules Titanic would meet today's Safety of Life at Sea Convention requirements, says lobby Sovereign liability cover rejected as answer to Iran sanctions Any alternative to P&I cover risks hurting third parties most, says Hong Kong shipowners' association chief Rotterdam to help develop $2.2bn Brazilian greenfield port Porto Central project aims to serve booming oil, gas and offshore services sectors as well as handling dry bulk and general cargo VLCC earnings hit one-year high on Saudi-US route Spot market rates from Middle East to hold steady in coming weeks Safety must apply to all It is time to reassess the way that the industry shapes safety regulation. The rules are written to improve safety, so any clause allowing non-compliance goes against this concept Posidonia pledges tight security in light of Athens bombings But no step-up in checks, despite political tension in Greece Almi presses Daewoo for more LNG slots Greek tanker owner plots $2bn worth of gas carrier and drillship projects Japan P&I Club seeks advance notice from members carrying Iranian oil Insurer claims right to deny cover to comply with EU sanctions Sydney docker talks hit stalemate Conciliation planned as Port Botany union rejects Asciano agreement CO2 tipping point Shipowners need support in a new era of emissions regulation ACL to order five ro-ro ships in weeks Transatlantic specialist benefits from falling newbuild prices Hapag-Lloyd's victory lap Discipline pays off as Hapag-Lloyd mulls turning to stock market to build warchest Horizon closes 2011 with $229m loss Asset sales planned after delayed annual report reveals turbulent year Japanese lines upgrade Asia-Latin America box services MOL, NYK and K Line deploy bigger tonnage OOCL confirms Tung succession Official statement names Andy Tung new chief executive from July China publishes tepid first-quarter trade figures Second quarter growth in iron imports may boost capesize rates

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APRIL 11, 2012
SA issues guard warning SOUTH Africa would need a "drastic restructuring" of its statutes if Pretoria allows armed guards on foreign ships, its defence minister warned today SCI wins terminal deal SCI, INDIA'S largest shipping company, has branched into the port sector Colombia-Panama ferry service planned A FERRY service is planned between Cartagena de Indias in Colombia and the Panamanian port of Colón, IHS Global Insight reported today Tsunami watch cancelled A TSUNAMI watch for the entire Indian Ocean was cancelled today by the US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center, despite an 8.2-intensity aftershock to yesterday's 8.7-magnitude earthquake in Indonesia Japan P&I warns on Iran JAPAN'S P&I Club said it has taken steps to address member claims that might be affected by the EU's tighter sanctions on Iran Russia box imports drop A SLOWING of growth in Russian box volumes last year gave way to an outright decline in the first quarter of 2012, according to Transcontainer Onassis cave-in could spark VLCC rate drop BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC rates on the benchmark Gulf/East route could drop Sale seen boosting STX OSV stock SECURITIES firm DMG & Partners said today STX's divestment of its 51% stake in Singapore-listed STX OSV should boost the latter's share price NOL mulls alternatives SINGAPORE'S NOL could offer a rights issue if it desperately needs cash, securities firm Maybank Kim Eng said today Port labour headaches persist in Australia STRIKES have caused worsening delays in Australia's coal ports of Hay Point and Abbot Point, even as congestion eased in iron ore ports and other coal ports KOMIPO closes LNG deal KOMIPO has signed a $3.4Bn S&P deal with Swiss-Dutch energy trading company Vitol, IHS Global Insight has reported IronClad plan approved SOUTH Australia has given final state approval to the first stage of IronClad's plans to turn a small port into an iron ore export hub Vale snaps up five Capesizes VALE HAS contracted five Capesizes to ship iron ore to the Far East, as Brazilian exports begin recovering from January's heavy rain, brokers told Fairplay today Chinese crude imports drop CHINESE customs data show that refinery maintenance since March has caused a drop in oil imports

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APRIL 11, 2012
Army Corps Targets Savannah Depth at 47 Feet, not 48 Feet When the Army Corps of Engineers released final documents Wednesday for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, it surprised the industry... Global Semiconductor Sales Decline International semiconductor sales in February fell 7.3 percent year-over-year and 1.3 percent from January, further illustrating the weak demand plaguing... CMA CGM Sets 'Emergency' Rate Hike in Asia-Europe Trade CMA CGM has announced an "emergency rate restoration" of $385 per 20-foot container on routes from Asia to Europe and... Hamburg Plans Traffic Surge After Elbe River Deepening Project Hamburg is set to sharply increase its share of the fiercely competitive North European container market after a long-delayed plan... Army Corps Releases Final Savannah Deepening Documents The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the final documents on Wednesday for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project for review... Truckload Driver Turnover Rate Slows Large truckload carriers had a slightly easier time holding onto truck drivers in the fourth quarter, with rising tonnage likely... CTS Reports Growth in February Container Trade Container imports to Europe increased 4 percent in February, while exports grew 8.89 percent, according to the latest analysis from... Vietnamese Container Ship Sinks After Collision A Vietnamese vessel carrying 60 containers sank off the shore of southern Vietnam after it collided with a Thai ship... FMC Considers Container Rate Index for Exports The Federal Maritime Commission is interested in exploring a suggestion by agricultural shippers that establishing a container rate index for... Horizon Operating Loss Narrows to $6.9 Million Horizon Lines said its fourth quarter loss on continuing operations narrowed to $6.9 million from $33 million a year earlier... Maersk to Raise Cargo Rates Again Maersk Line is implementing a new round of general rate increases on various trade lanes that will take effect in... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hold Up The general rate increase implemented on March 15 by carriers on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade continued to hold up this... "K" Line to Enhance Asia-Americas Services "K" Line will upgrade its services linking Asia and Mexico and the west coast of South America over the next...

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APRIL 11, 2012
Transnet targets rail transport Transnet SOC is hoping that its planned ZAR300(USD37.8) billion seven-year capital expenditure programme will lead to a modal shift in the country as general freight, ... Greece faces a summer of discontent The second day of a 48-hour strike by Greek dockers in protest at another raft of bail out-conditional austerity programmes has brought the embattled nation's ports ... Horizon's losses deepen but it slashes debt with vessel charter settlement US Jones Act carrier Horizon Lines has seen its losses escalate as it suffered a net loss of USD229.4 million for 2011 compared to a deficit of USD58 ... Emirates books onto HMM's KMS link Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) has agreed a slot sharing arrangement with Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) and will from April 24, 2012, be booking cargo on the South ... Japanese carriers revise their Asia/WCSA service network K Line, Mitsui OSK Lines and NYK Line which jointly serve the trade between the Far East and the west coast of South America (WCSA) and Mexico are rationalising ... SCCT 'back to normal' After several days of 'go slow' by dockers at Port Said's Suez Canal Container Terminal (SSCT), the largest in the Egyptian Mediterranean coast port, operations ... Global Port Tracker forecasts 'traditional peak season' as US volumes rise Import cargo volume at the US' major retail container ports is expected to increase 3.2% in April compared with the same month last year, and year-over-year gains ... AADA hikes China-Aus rates The members of the Asia Australia Discussion Agreement [AADA] propose to increase freight rates on their services from China and Hong Kong to Australia from May ... Billions wiped off euro bourse values The post-Easter meltdown continued yesterday as European stock markets suffered one of their worst days in months on fears that the global recovery is stalling ... The T&L industry needs sexing-up Why did you choose a career in transport and logistics [T&L]: was it the handsome salary package and career prospects, or the sharp-end excitement and job ...

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APRIL 11, 2012
Protesters swarm CCL meet Activists attempt to steal the spotlight as Costa Concordia takes centre stage at US-listed cruise giant's annual meeting. Cal Dive storms wind arena New York-listed offshore contractor readies Nantucket Reds in a bid to take a bite out of Cape Wind Project. CMRE poised to pop Constantinos Constantakopoulos-led containership owner positioned to cash in on market recovery, analyst tells investors. TOPS teeters on the brink More asset sales may be on the horizon as Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner grapples with covenant breaches and liquidity crisis. MSC ponders port listing Notoriously private shipowner is tipped to be lining up a $1bn IPO for its terminal arm. Matson closes in on IPO Alexander & Baldwin executives hit the road to pitch spinoff of US liner wing to analysts in anticipation of upcoming vote. Havila nets term duo Oslo-listed owner joins Farstad and Solstad in penning new vessel charters. Horizon stained red Cash-strapped containership owner poised to pursue sale of "selected assets" in a bid to preserve liquidity. Are rate hikes off the map? Citi says record newbuild deliveries and reactivation of capacity are a threat to push for better earnings. Solstad Offshore books trio Oslo-listed offshore outfit ties up three vessels on long-term deals. Greek fleet sets new record New benchmark of 264 million dwt set despite reduced vessel count, new report shows. Nigeria follows Somali lead Use of motherships by pirates off Nigeria now proven beyond doubt, Bergen Risk says. Farstad racks up Oz charters Karl-Johan Bakken-led offshore outfit consolidates position Down Under with a flurry of deals. Fincantieri in STX OSV swoop Corrado Antonini-led yard touted as a potential buyer of STX Group's shares in Singapore-quoted firm. Nova drives VLCC revival New Maersk-fronted tanker pool has had an "appreciable impact" on spot rates, Intermodal says. Back to the future Frontline 2012 to retrace the success of its predecessor and enjoy a growth spurt in a weak market, Arctic says.

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APRIL 11, 2012
FP0406aa Maersk slows FM3 again, add Shanghai CBP vet Herman joins Venable trade practice Swisslog provides new storage system for Asda U.S. imports up nearly 10 percent in March Asia-Europe volume up 16% in February Bulk tonnage increases at Redwood City FMC reviews 18 OTI license applications IQMS launches shipping management module Horizon hit by big loss Japanese lines merge Asia/Mexico/WCSA loops

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APRIL 11, 2012
NuStar expands bunkering service NuStar will supply bunkers via barge to ports surrounding the Columbia River. Prices mixed in South European ports Tight avails of LS product in Rotterdam. Prices falling across Middle East and Africa NYMEX showing gains in early trading. Oil extends gains on decreasing stockpiles Both finished gasoline inventories and blending components inventories decreased last week. Horizon Lines reports fourth-quarter 2011 financial results Company forecasts bunker fuel costs in the $730-$735 per metric tonne range in 2012. Commitment to alternative fuels 'not about saving the earth' US Navy officials continue to defend commitment to alternative fuels. Updated H2S test method solves industry issue Test method to determine if H2S in bunkers meets ISO 8217:2010 limit receives revision approval after correction for interferences. Fuel oil trader to join Chemoil Another fuel oil trader leaves Shell Singapore. Service contract 'will cut' Carnival's fuel consumption Savings could be 'as high as $1 million per-ship, per-year.' Fuel oil stocks in East China decline Further declines expected partly due to strong demand from bonded bunker suppliers. Bunker prices falling in major Asian ports Avails of bunker fuel at key Asian ports 'fine' mid-week. O.W. Bunker appoints new manager of Malta division Grafakos has expertise in manufacturing and development of marine lubricants. Mississippi river fuel spill cleanup completed Response cleanup 'went very quickly' as a result of slow discharge of bunkers and fast river current, says USCG. GS Caltex to increase bunker fuel storage capacity Plans to convert terminal on the west coast of South Korea to store bonded bunkers from May onwards. Sinopec eyes higher bunker sales volume, profits Urges international trading partners to 'build a grand blueprint for China bonded oil market'. US in move to align maritime rules with international conventions US Coast Guard wants bunkering activities and oil systems failures to be entered into oil record book. CSDC warns of Q1 losses Expects to swing to a loss partly due to high fuel costs.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

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