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September 12, 2012

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NYK liner trade slides 250pc to post annual loss of US$571 million OOCL to levy US$600/TEU labour strife surcharge at US ports October 1 CMA CGM back in black in second quarter, expects profit for full year Strike or no strike, Port Tracker bullish on Christmas volumes this year Singapore vessel traffic remains unaffected as oil spill clean up continues Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay welcomes OOCL Philippines Feeder 2 service Ex-Vinalines chairman arrested for criminal mismanagement by Interpol Fujian customs seven-month trade seaport throughput volume up 12.35pc Dachser opens new office in Nanjing to serve lower Yangtze River Delta Hunan's Chenglingji harbour partners with Taiwan's Port of Keelung APM Terminals enters St Petersburg partnership with Russia's N-Trans Famous Pacific Shipping in Shenzhen relocates to 30pc larger premises APL Logistics, Con-way Freight add Jakarta to guaranteed freight services Optimarin urges owners to get ahead of regulatory curve on ballast water SIA initiates plan to hook up flights to Internet, mobile data connectivity Air China to launch more international flights to cope with downturn Air France-KLM reports 7.8pc August cargo drop on weaker Asian volumes

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
CMA CGM reports significant profitability rebound in Q2 NYK issues 2012 annual report Aquaculture products shipments surge 54 pc in FY12 Campco calls for curbs on arecanut imports thru Nepal, Bangladesh Pak's move to free imports a shot in arm for Indian paper mills GMB acknowledged as Maritime Board of the Year at MALA 2012 JNPT bags two awards at MALA 2012 A brief note on the Authority for Advance Rulings (Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax), New Delhi Commerce Ministry wants auto sector to tap African markets Steel sector against ore export duty cut

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
FDE acquires Vialtis Sarl FDE, a southern France-based provider of services to fleet operators, has acquired Vialtis, a provider of financial services, particularly for international road haulage customers.... Electric and electronic damage most frequent cause of breakdowns ADAC TruckService's recently published HGV breakdown statistics reveal that most truck breakdowns (31.8%, up by 3.6%) were caused by faulty electric systems in the first half of th... Petrolesport St Petersburg orders three new Liebherr container gantry cranes Petrolesport in St Petersburg (Russia), has placed an order with Liebherr for the delivery of three panamax ship to shore cranes. The new equipment will have a lifting capacity of ... Russian Railways: preparing to take over Gefco? Russia's state railway RZD plans to acquire Peugeot-Citroën's automotive logistics subsidiary, Gefco, according to reports in different Russian newspapers. It is thought that RZD i... Supervisory board of Luka Koper dismisses management board president The supervisory board (SB) of Luka Koper (Slovenia) dismissed Gregor Veselko, the president of the port's management board, for no-fault reasons on 7 September. The SB then appoint... BNSF expands Bakken oil transport capacity to one million barrels per day The US rail transport provider Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) has increased capacity this year to enable the it to haul one million barrels of oil per day out of t... ILA opens at new location The ILA Berlin Air Show 2012 opens today (11 September) and will close on 16 September. Europe's third most important aviation show, which is featuring the Republic of Poland as it... Air India took delivery of its first B787 The US aerospace giant Boeing and Air India celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B787 Dreamliner on 6 September. Together with the Indian government, the fifth operator o... Air Charter Service in Husum Air Charter Service (ACS), a leading provider of freight and passenger charter flights, is exhibiting at the Husum WindEnergy2012 trade fair, which is due to open next week. As an ... New president and CEO of Rickmers Americas The Rickmers Group has appointed Robert Sappio as president and CEO of Rickmers Americas. He will be responsible for Rickmers-Linie (America), as well as for the Maersk-Rickmers U... Rudolph Logistik opens new logistics centre in Hessen The German logistics group Rudolph Logistik recently phased in a new multi-user centre in Lorsch in the state of Hessen (Germany). The logistics service provider is using the 10,80... C.H. Robinson to acquire Apreo Logistics The logistics service provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to acquire Apreo Logistics (Apreo), a freight forwarder based in Warsaw (Poland). Founded in June 2007, Apreo prov... DB Schenker Logistics expands capacity in Stockholm The DB Schenker location in Arlandastad, near Stockholm (Sweden), is expanding to 63,000 sqm of hall space. The Schenker Logistics AB facility opened its doors for the first time i... Reshuffle at SNCF Geodis Geodis Wilson has appointed Olivier Storch as sales director for the Asia-Pacific region. He joined the French SNCF group in 2006 and was vice-president finance and director of SNC...

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Study eyes industrial sites in Portland metropolitan area OOCL plans surcharge to cover work stoppage costs General Dynamics NASSCO finishes MLP structural assembly Commerce Department report finds goods and services exports down in July AAPA Security Committee member speaks before House subcommittee

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Mediterranean aframax market heading towards W75 Charters break through W80 floor US shippers switching ports to avoid strike threat West coast benefits as retailers fret over docks dispute hitting east and Gulf coast Ocean Rig lines up $112m Irish deal Letter of intent underpins DryShips subsidiary's confidence for 2013 German owners risk being left behind Older ship types and designs are not competitive any more, Ship Finance Forum is told Damco moves headquarters to The Hague AP Moller-Maersk logistics arm positions itself to serve the heart of Europe US appeal court upholds complaint against Carnival Virgin Islands shooting case hears that shipowner owes 'duty of reasonable care' Increase in West Africa pirate attacks hits cargo market Lack of international support leaves insurers vulnerable Innovated in China Trends in manufacturing will alter trade patterns Forecast hints at weakening Asia-Europe rates Recovery could return in late 2013, says CFDA Arcadia eyes energy-efficient newbuildings Product tankers could be next as group seeks to cut fuel consumption Shipping salaries are flat but job market proves resilient But employers are more demanding, says recruitment firm CSAV eyes 9,000 teu newbuildings Carrier ponders order for 10 units and options for a further 10 - but can it find the finance? Rowan takes up option for ultra-deepwater drillship Hyundai Heavy Industries order adds fourth vessel to fleet Opec expects demand for its oil to fall next year China's imports drop as growth rates slow MarAd scraps double-hull study Cooler heads thought to have prevailed in debate Brussels made 'errors' ruling that SNCM did not receive state aid Luxembourg court upholds complaint by rival Corsica Ferries France Brussels dashes shipowners' SOx hopes Parliament over-rules shipowners' five-year campaign to soften emission rules Tankers hit by fall in cargo volumes to US Opec data shows crude imports into US have dropped 3.6% year on year CSSC launches bond sale earlier than planned Shipbuilder goes to market this month due to 'capital needs and market conditions' Ocean Atlas detention highlights need to regulate PMSCs Should Nexus have deployed an armoury rather than stow weapons on board? To Russia with doubt APM Terminals will hopefully have heard all of the Russian business horror stories prior to its decision to take a 37.5% stake in Global Ports Major Chinese ports post dismal August results Shanghai, Ningbo and Shenzhen report declines or slower growth in cargo throughput and box volumes VLCC buying spree pushes prices up Talk of up to five VLCC sales Growing iron ore derivatives market means volatile future for dry bulk Swaps and options trading expected to triple this year Interlude in Venezuela The Ocean Atlas incident shows the importance of complying with weapons paperwork in all jurisdictions Quanchai seeks deal on deposit with Rongsheng after failed buyout Shanghai-listed enginemaker seeks to comfort investors

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Knightsbridge sells tanker pair NASDAQ-listed Knightsbridge Tankers today confirmed the sale of two VLCCs, including one that went to a new buyer after the first deal fell through SNCM to appeal aid court ruling FRENCH Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM will appeal against a European Union Court of Justice decision invalidating the European Commission's approval of financial aid it received from the French government prior to 2006 EC stays mum over raids THE European Commission told Fairplay today that it was not ready to give further information about its raids on the offices of a number of EU car carrier operators last week until it had completed its investigation Maersk fires up Wilhelmshaven THE new deepsea JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, has landed its first handling contracts from Maersk Line Privalov pleads guilty in SCF case THE second day of Yury Privalov's trial in Moscow for embezzling funds from Sovcomflot (SCF) ended Monday evening without a ruling from Judge Natalia Morozova Seadrill plans $1.0Bn note offer SEADRILL, the Oslo-listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's drill ship and rig business, plans to raise $1.0Bn through an offer of five year notes, the company said in a statement Globus axes dividend NASDAQ-listed Globus Maritime today reported a swing to losses and a decision to not pay a dividend for its latest quarter

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
MSC Flaminia Docks at Wilhelmshaven The damaged container ship MSC Flaminia docked in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, seven weeks after an explosion and fire killed two crewmembers... Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers, ILWU in Negotiations for New Contract With a Sept. 30 deadline looming, Pacific Northwest grain handlers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union are negotiating a... Grimaldi Unit Buys 6 Ro-Ro Vessels from Pacific Basin Italian short-sea shipping company Atlantica di Navigazione has purchased six roll-on, roll-off vessels from Hong Kong-based bulk carrier operator Pacific... Cargo Declines at Lufthansa, Air France-KLM Lufthansa Cargo carried 8 percent less freight in August than a year ago as it reduced capacity in a bid... Marad Cancels Double-Hull Study The Maritime Administration said its recently announced study of the effects of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990's requirement for... Damco to Relocate Headquarters to The Hague Global freight forwarder and logistics provider Damco plans to move its headquarters from Copenhagen to The Hague, Netherlands, by the... APL, Con-way Expand OceanGuaranteed Service From Asia APL Logistics and Con-way Freight are rapidly expanding their OceanGuaranteed service for less-than-containerload cargo from Asia. The companies in... ANA, JAL International Cargo Volumes Up in July Japan's All Nippon Airways Co. said that its international cargo volume grew for the sixth consecutive month in July on...

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Another boxship fire With the cause of the July mid-Atlantic explosion on the MSC Flaminia still to be determined, yet another boxship was badly damaged at the weekend by an onboard ... Maersk Line appoints new cfo Maersk Line has appointed Soren Strom as chief financial officer from November 1. Until then Jakob Stausholm, Chief Strategy, Finance and Transformation Officer ... CMA CGM further clarifies financial turnaround As shown in the table, CMA CGM's remarkable financial turnaround in Q2 12 compared to other lines was not simply due to market circumstances. Its cargo only increased ... Carriers warn of surcharges as ILA/USMX talks go to the wire Ocean carriers serving US east coast and Gulf ports are readying for the introduction of port congestion surcharges effective October 1. Surcharges are threatened ... China's imports plunge In a speech last Sunday, the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, promised the continuation of a 'proactive fiscal policy' in order to tackle the impact of worsening economic ... Charleston: 'laser-focused' on new business That was the message from the president and ceo of the South Carolina Ports Authority [SCPA], Jim Newsome, on the Port of Charleston's [PoC] commitment to drive ... CMA CGM on the road to recovery CMA CGM outperformed most of the ocean carrier market in Q2 12, and estimates that it could even end the year in profit. Compared to the loss-making previous quarter

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
TOO turns to Wall Street Teekay Offshore Partners has launched a follow-on equity offering in a bid to raise cash for the $540m acquisition of an FPSO from parent Teekay Corp. Top Ships torches critics For some it may have appeared like Top Ships was knocking on death's door when it reported an annual loss $189m earlier this year but looks can be deceiving. ORIG lands LOI Ocean Rig has secured a six-month contract for one of its semi-submersible drilling rigs. Super profit to stay Shipowners will see their offshore drilling interests produce hefty profits for at least the next four years, Nordea says. Chu Kong slips Hong Kong's Chu Kong Shipping has posted a fall in first-half profit, but container volumes are on the up. DVB dispels dry myths A tunnel of despair trapping the dry-bulk market will take longer to escape than many commentators fear, DVB warns. VLCCF sells sisters Knightsbridge Tankers has confirmed the sale of a pair of VLCC sisterships, although one of them almost didn't happened. Shreyas adds sixth India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has met its expansion target by agreeing another containership purchase. Maersk names new CFO Clipper's Soren Strom will be Maersk Line's new chief financial officer (CFO). Igal Dafni "lied" CMA CGM would probably not have hired former Zim man Igal Dafni if it had known about his links to South-east Asian cargo agents, a Hong Kong court has heard. Wood chip four chopped Mitsui OSK Lines has collected over $15m from the scrapping of four woodchip carriers, it is claimed. Thumbs up for Ezra plan Ezra Holdings' decision to spin-off affiliate Triyards has met with approval by OCBC Research. Henghou offloads resales Chinese owner Ningbo Henghou Industries has reportedly sold a pair of new panamaxes for a combined $48m. Older VLs in vogue Lack of loans behind a surge of interest in late 1990s built tankers, says Clarksons. Victoria lacks vroom A Cunard cruiseship is crawling home to the UK after suffering mechanical failure off Portugal. How to handle a crisis John Fredriksen has always fought off any thoughts of retirement despite amassing an impressive fortune during a 50-year shipping and business career. SapuraAcergy nabs GoM job SapuraAcergy has won a charter contract for its derrick pipelay vessel in the Gulf of Mexico. Interpol hunts owner Indian police have sought Interpol's assistance to arrest the owner of the Singapore-controlled bulker Black Rose that sank off Paradip in 2009. Giants no worry for SITC An influx of larger boxships into the intra-Asia trade will not stand in the way of SITC International Holdings' strong financial performance, its CEO says. CSSC plots bond sale China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) has announced plans for another huge fundraiser. Precious cashes quartet Precious Shipping has run out of patience on a series bulkers at India's ABG Shipyard which have been beset by delays. First feeling feebler Taiwan's First Steamship has posted a weaker result for the first half as costs rose. Box blast blamed The fire that gutted a section of the Amsterdam Bridge in India on Sunday was probably caused by an explosion in a container. Seadrill prices notes John Fredriksen-controlled Seadrill has set a coupon of 5.625% for its planned $1bn bond issue, the company said late Monday. Spill cleanup continues Singapore authorities say efforts to clean up an oil spill following a collision between two ships on Sunday continues. Transocean eyes quartet Transocean says it is in discussions with an unnamed oil major to order up to four deepwater drillships in a deal worth $3bn. Transocean offloads rigs Transocean has sold thirty-eight shallow water drilling rigs to a private-equity led buyer in a deal worth just over $1bn. GMS poaches broker Compass Maritime Services of the US is on the lookout for fresh talent after losing one of its sale-and-purchase brokers to veteran cash buyer GMS. Globus falls short Globus Maritime reported a second-quarter loss Monday on the back of plummeting freight rates and a write down related to an ongoing charter dispute with Allied Maritime.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Explosion aboard 'K' Line vessel near Indian port Data2Logistics focuses on freight details Rules govern when strike surcharges can be applied Shippers should carefully read surcharge notices issued by container lines in the past two weeks in response to a potential longshoremen's strike and port closure on the East and Gulf coasts to understand them, an FMC official said. Demand Management brings S&OP on common platform Maersk to assess sizable inland haulage fee The carrier will raise rates to $900 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot container on its U.S. inland-haulage import (IHI) services applicable from Los Angeles and Long Beach on Oct. 7. ILA strike threat aids August U.S. inbound volumes Import cargo volume at major U.S. retail container ports is expected to increase 8.5 percent in September compared with the same month last year, with strong increases expected into the holiday season. Damco to move headquarters to The Hague Strom named new Maersk Line CFO Venezuela drops charges against U.S. ship, crew MercuryGate links to Internet Truckstop T. Parker Host names new COO Washington Notebook: Russia PNTR bill has chance to pass this month Report: 1H FCPA actions in line with 2011 Law firm Veneble said the number of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement actions by the Justice Department and SEC in the first half of 2012 stayed flat compared to levels in the first half of 2011.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Mobile LNG marine fuel tank launched After filling the container at an LNG terminal, the containers can be transported to each required destination by sea, rail and/or road. Bunker prices continue to firm in Fujairah Suez prices remained flat while in South Africa, they edged upwards. Prices remains stable in Rotterdam But 380 cst material at Hamburg jumps $10 a tonne. OPEC sees weaker demand ahead China's role seen as 'critical'. Dry bulk sector in 'tunnel of despair' Vessel scrapping must be stepped up, says bank. MARAD cancels double hull study Study was unexpected given that double hulls are industry norm. Traders: Concern over refinery restart 'No news' on when cargo loadings will resume. EU signs up to global SOx limit 0.5% sulphur in marine fuels to come in for 2020. Air-lubrication: Key task is to apply technology to larger ships Current systems work best on shallow draft vessels. IFO prices continue to climb at Asian port hubs Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday. Public/private funding call for Trinidad bunker market Ex-minister makes case to keep bunkering a local affair. Chimbusco sees 78% decline in profit Total debt increased by about 30% during the first half of 2012. Bimco: Wind turbines can enhance vessel efficiency Shipowners could achieve 'perceptible reduction' on fuel consumption and generator load, says firm. Suppliers exit Singapore physical bunker market Ocean Energy and Bakri Trading no longer hold licence to supply bunkers at the port. Finnish tech firm chosen as finalist for cleantech award Award showcases clean technology's 'rising stars'. Bunker spill cleanup continues in Singapore Following collision between two foreign-registered vessels on Sunday.

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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.

ACCIDENTS

An Iranian merchant ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Southampton

One sailor died and four other crew members were injured.

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

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.

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