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BRIEFS

August 21, 2012

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Cosco increases rates to Europe, Americas and South Africa in September Shanghai customs posts biggest export decline in two and a half years LA July volume up 3.97pc, Long Beach off 10pc, but down overall by 4.5pc US east coast dock strike fears grow over resistance to ILA featherbedding Jiangsu's Nantong city targets create transportation terminal cluster Hainan to invest US$1.65 billion in highway and shipping sectors Maanshan port to build a 10,000-tonne terminal Hapag-Lloyd takes in its biggest ship, the 13,000-TEU Hamburg Express Logwin delivers Malaysian designer collection to Paris Fashion Week Maersk takes 19th shallow, broad of beam 4,496-TEU WAFmax feeder vessel Wan Hai acquires two 4,532-TEU ships for transpacific Calco-B service Asia Aviation one-off gain on Thai budget carrier AirAsia bolsters profit Tianjin to avoid clash with Beijing in airport development orientation Nomura's air cargo volume index indicates slowing industrial activities

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AUGUST 20, 2012
ABG Shipyards Q1 total income increases 22 pc Allcargo Logistics' total revenue up 13 pc in Q1 Hamburg Süd christens 7,100-TEU Santa Barbara in China Hapag-Lloyd to increase transatlantic rates HHLA profits surge 20.8 pc Hindustan Shipyard delivers 50-t bollard pull tug to Vizag Port In response to ECA, Zims low sulphur fuel charge from September 15 Maiden Call of m.v. OEL Kochi ICTT Vallarpadam, August 14, 2012 NCC signs time charter agreement with SABIC for 3 chemical tankers Shanghai launches port of origin tax rebate pilot project Indo-Pak trade talks hit a roadblock Amsterdam port sees increased cargo handling in H1 2012 Chairman highlights JN Port's performance & developments at I-Day fete VPT Chairman highlights ongoing upgradation projects in Independence Day address Truck rentals on long-distance routes down in Q1 Forex reserves rise by $ 17.8 m Govt eases land lease & transfer procedure for infra projects INR loses 0.8 pc to end at 55.74 last week Bank employees to strike on Aug. 22-23

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Important oil equipment flying with Polet Airlines The Russian carrier, Polet Airlines, recently operated an AN'-124-100 charter flight carrying four giant oil cable reels from a US manufacturer. As timing was critical for this shi... Gotthard closure has negative impact on Hupac's transport results The Swiss transport provider Hupac registered 332,000 road shipments in the unaccompanied intermodal traffic sector in the first half of the current year, an 11.7% decrease compare... Russian Railways investing in rail infrastructure on Sakhalin Island Russian Railways (RZD) is continuing to implement its investment project to modernise the company's rail infrastructure on Sakhalin Island. RZD has now completed the reconstruction... Key link in the road from Tajikistan to Europe The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are investing in part of trans-Asian highway that connects Asia to Turkey and Europ... Forwarder Meindl expands fleet The Austrian forwarding company Meindl has extended its fleet by the addition of six new height-optimised Kögel Mega trailers. Meindl now has a total of 17 K'gel Mega P55 trailers ... Hapag-Lloyd raises rates, turnover and earnings in Q2 After a seasonally weak first quarter of the current year, the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd achieved a turnaround and improved its result by more than EUR 125 million in Q2/... Amsterdam Seaports with modest increase Amsterdam Seaports (the ports along the North Sea canal area in the Netherlands) witnessed a slight increase of around 0.5% in transhipment volumes in the first half of 2012. Until... Lehnkering operating import terminal in Hamburg for Clariant The German service provider Lehnkering and Clariant, a producer of special chemicals, have just established a new joint venture. Lehnkering now operates a central import centre in ... International Transport Forum's new secretary-general in office José Viegas, a Portuguese national, has been installed as secretary-general of the International Transport Forum (ITF). The ITF is an intergovernmental organisation that acts as a ... Inchcape Shipping Services names new general manager for Brazil Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has chosen Captain Mariano Martinoia to be its new general manager for Brazil. Martinoia will be based at the company's head office for Brazil, whi... Damco reports positive results for H1/2012 Logistics service provider Damco's net revenue grew in the first six months of 2012 to USD 1.543 billion, 12% more than in the same period last year. H1/2012 gross profit rose by 5... FedEx Trade Networks opens new forwarding office in Scotland The US express service provider FedEx is continuing the global expansion of its freight forwarding business, FedEx Trade Networks. The latter has now opened a new location in Glasg...

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Navy exercises option to buy OPDS vessels from Chouest Crowley buys Aker Philly Jones Act tanker newbuild pair Former USMMA Superintendent named TOTE, Inc. VP Fincantieri floats out its largest ship yet Maritime Labor Convention to enter into force in one year MHI Ship Repair gets $6.6 million DDG 51 contract mod Cruise ship takes on passengers from stricken Alaska cat Keppel FELS on track for early delivery of Seafox 5

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AUGUST 20, 2012
ILWU files federal lawsuit against Port of Portland, director Coast Guard Cutter ALERT returns from 62-day overhaul Port of Anacortes extends summer concert series Port of Grays Harbor marks maiden voyage vessel call Artists decorate shipping boxes for Vancouver, BC exhibition

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Dutch shipowners defy national ban on armed guards The Netherlands' government refuses to extend state monopoly against violence to commercial firms Concerns grow over ballast water treatment technology Worries submitted to IMO in a bid to give owners some leeway in compliance Steady as she goes for secondhand product tanker market Prices for LR2 and MR vessels are little changed in recent months Seafarer rights convention will come into force from August 2013 Ratification from 30 states gives deal the go-ahead StealthGas to draw on cash for fleet expansion But dividend reinstatement and more share buybacks are also options, says Harry Vafias Cascading cannot save the panamax box sector Only nine vessels ordered in more than three years as owners shift attention to larger ships but post-panamaxes threaten market share MSC Flaminia heading to UK waters for inspection Coastal states discuss possible transit to German waters Box lines will blank out Asia-Europe sailings as trade weakens No return to tactics that triggered 2011 price war, says Hapag-Lloyd's Kranich DryShips says finance is becoming ever more scarce Commerzbank withdrawal is 'a game changer', says chief financial officer Damaged supramax sold for lowest secondhand price on record Only $7.5m paid for 2011-built, 57,257 dwt Akiba Ship breakers on course for record demolition levels Clarkson Research Services data shows yards had purchased some 35.1m dwt in the year to date, compared to 40.5m dwt in the whole of 2011 DSME wins $1.9bn offshore order South Korean shipbuilder lands deal for Africa floating oil production unit Aframax resale nets just $36m Price shows medium-sized modern crude tankers lose a third of their value Nigeria urged to use private maritime security Piracy and oil theft linked to problems in community China Shipping Development completes $393m bond sale China Shipping Group's tanker and bulker unit seeks to build working capital Bremen insurance agent to offer PMSC certification New venture Marine Risk & Quality aims at stream of new companies entering the market in Germany Rongsheng scraps Quanchai buy-out Scorned target could challenge Chinese shipbuilder in court Myferrylink defies technical glitches to launch cross-Channel service Service deploys ex-Sea France tonnage now owned by Eurotunnel RMT to hold strike ballot at CalMac Union seeks guarantees on pensions and conditions at Scottish ferry operator US port authorities launch fresh lobbying for Washington funds AAPA says 'lack of federal foresight' to blame for inefficiencies in moving cargo Denmark seeks to end tax breaks for nationals working abroad Move will price Danish surveyors and office staff out of the market, say owners Insecurity at sea Private maritime security companies need to be better regulated A whimper not a bang As carriers face a peak season no-show can they resist the temptation to slash rates? Bankers are no one's heroes Shipping reaps a bitter harvest from reckless lending Colombia dockworkers sign landmark deal Deal comes as Mexico stevedores reinstate lost collective bargaining rights CMA CGM appoints Lebanon's former finance minister to board Jihad Azour takes up job from next month DryShips may shed bulk tonnage Ditching newbuilding orders is an option, says Economou

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Songa's profits halved RISES in operating expenses and financial costs cut profits for Songa Offshore, Norway's listed drilling rig operator, by more than half in 2Q12 Viking's losses grow FINNISH ferry group Viking Line has said its first-half losses grew to €17.9M ($22.3M), from a deficit of '13.4M a year earlier Chinese deal abandoned ANHUI Quanchai Power has revealed that Hong Kong-listed Rong Sheng HI has abandoned its April 2011 deal to buy the Shanghai-listed utility

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AUGUST 20, 2012
MSC Flaminia May Be Towed to Germany The fire-damaged MSC Flaminia was being towed toward the U.K. on Monday for an inspection that may clear the way... ILA to Continue Protest of Non-ILA Labor in Charleston The International Longshoremen's Association said its protest of a stevedore's use of non-ILA labor would continue this week in Charleston,... Diesel Prices Exceed $4 Per Gallon The average cost of diesel in the United States rose to more than $4 per gallon for the first time... Colombian Dockworkers Secure Bargaining Agreement Colombian port workers, members of the Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores del Transporte, reached an agreement on Aug. 2 with Terminal... Maritime Labour Convention Set to Enter Into Force The International Labour Organization's Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, has cleared its last hurdle and will go into effect in a... ILA Takes Marine Contract Protest to DC (Video) The International Longshoremen's Association took its fight against a stevedore's use of non-ILA labor - to unload military ammunition in Charleston... India OKs Armed Guards on Merchant Ships India has issued guidelines for deployment of armed security guards on board Indian-flag merchant ships, clearing the way for Indian... BAA to Sell London Stansted Airport operator BAA has opted to sell London Stansted airport, ending a long-running legal battle to retain ownership of the... FedEx Expands 'International Service' Network FedEx Express is nearly doubling its "International Service" network by adding destinations in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Japan, Luxembourg... Yusen Logistics Expands Operations to Bangladesh Yusen Logistics will begin operating in Dhaka and Chittagon, Bangladesh, on Oct. 15 to serve apparel and other retail shippers.... Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Revenue Up, Net Income Down Amsterdam Schiphol airport's net profit fell in the first half but revenue increased as higher passenger numbers outweighed lower cargo... Wilhelmsen Nets $170 Million From Sale of Stake in Glovis Norway's Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA said it will use the $170 million proceeds from the sale of a 2.5 percent stake... SSA Marine in Oakland Gets 'Gold' in Productivity On a recent Saturday, longshoremen at the SSA Marine terminal in Oakland averaged an astounding 58 container lifts per crane... Canadian Railroads Chart Growth Courses Canadian Pacific Railway is looking within for profit by improving its existing network, while its larger rival wants to build... Intermodal Pricing Loses Steam U.S. intermodal shippers aren't just getting faster service, they're also enjoying something rare in the railroad industry: pricing relief. ... India Promises to Ease Customs, Cabotage Rules Frustrated Indian shippers can take solace in the government's effort to speed up shipments and bring greater shipping competition. Earlier... Buyer's Market for Box Lessors Leasing companies are picking up some of the slack from financially strapped ocean carriers that have cut back their container... My Kingdom for a Box Retailers and other beneficial cargo owners encountering a shortage of container space this peak season need not look far when... Commentary: 'Processing' Rules on Regulated/Exempt Cargoes Q: With regard to motor carrier transportation of exempt commodities and regulated freight, I've always been told that if the... Commentary: Container Shipping Sector Facing the Music "Summertime and the livin' is easy" isn't just a lyric from one of the most covered songs in the history... Lacey Act Strikes a Wrong Chord Gibson Guitar's agreement to pay a $300,000 fine to settle allegations that the company imported illegally harvested ebony and rosewood... It's Brussels Vs. World Over Aviation Carbon Tax A global trade war over the European Union's controversial aviation carbon tax is drawing closer with Brussels refusing to budge... China Again Dominates JOC Port Rankings China trade was definitely hopping in the Year of the Hare. Asia's largest economy, underscoring its manufacturing power, is home... North China Ports Take the Spotlight Although Hong Kong and the mainland ports of southern China aren't going anywhere at the top of the global rankings,... Hong Kong Feels the Heat From Neighboring Ports Hong Kong's stunning natural harbor has made it a natural center of trade for centuries. The world's third-largest container port,... Commentary: Truckload Turns to Profit The 50 largest truckload carriers expanded their combined revenue by 13 percent in 2011 as higher fuel surcharges and rising... Commentary: Tackling Trucking's Perpetual Problem Do you remember your first driver shortage? If you've been active in logistics or trucking for a decade or more,...

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver boosts rail links Canada's Vancouver port is concentrating on boosting its rail links - and in the process is upping its connections to the lucrative US mid West. DP World Vancouver's ... Oil a clear and present danger to Q3 profits The positive results from ocean carriers in the second quarter of the year were attributed to the success of general rate increases and rate restorations; but also ... The world is a more negative place The latest World Economic Survey released by the Munich-based Ifo Institute for Economic Research and the Paris-headquartered International Chamber of Commerce ... Sinotrans H1 net profit battered by tough economic climate Chinese transportation conglomerate Sinotrans has seen its HI net profit slump in the face of global economic development that has been 'complicated' and 'full ... Olympic lessons for UK logistics The success of the London 2012 Olympics [15,000+ athletes and officials, 30+ event sites, and an influx of millions of spectators] was in no small part ... DVB Bank gloomy on panamax ships The latest report from DVB Bank's Research and Strategic Planning unit, based in Rotterdam, paints a very gloomy picture for the panamax sector of the global containership ... CMA CGM goes directly into Baltic for first time CMA CGM has temporarily extended its ECS service between the north coast of South America/Caribbean and northern Europe into the Baltic. Instead of calling at Cartagena, ... Tropical to raise rates Riviera Beach (FL)-based Tropical Shipping is to raise rates across its entire US/Canada - Caribbean liner network as it seeks to recover rising costs, put its ...

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Golden age for GASS Stealthgas poised to cash in on one of shipping's strongest segments, analyst says. Heidmar prepped for pull-out Heidmar does not appear to be phased by the gradual withdrawal of tankers controlled by co-owner George Economou. Yards 'chew on bones' New Century Shipbuilding Corp has painted a bleak picture of the reality facing Chinese yards. Westports linked to IPO Malaysian terminals group Westports is mulling a $1bn IPO. Novoship notches more Russian tanker owner Novoship has posted a 37% increase in first-half profit as revenue rose. Idemitsu inks VLCC Idemitsu Tanker is expanding its fleet with an order for a new VLCC in Japan. Big John's price coup John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has secured the lowest price for a VLGC newbuilding in two decades, according to RS Platou Markets. Exxon VLs for sale US major opens up 1999-built tankers to inspection in Singapore. Fredriksen in gas attack John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has unveiled plans to become a dominant force in the VLGC sector after coming clean over an order for up to six newbuildings. Orsova profit slashed Romanian shipyard Santierul Naval Orsova (SNO) has seen profit dwindle in the first half despite a revenue rise. Mitsui resale snapped up Greek owners have been linked to the sale of Japanese group Mitsui's new aframax Hope I. Iranian ships axed The governments of Tuvalu and Tanzania have confirmed they will begin weeding out Iranian ships from their registries in line with western sanctions. Costs scar Songa Rising costs have hurt profit at Arne Blystad's Songa Offshore in the second quarter. DryShips raises flag George Economou's DryShips has raised question marks about its ability to fund its dry-cargo newbuilding orderbook. Chinese in NSR first A government-owned icebreaker has become the first Chinese ship to travel the Northern Sea Route (NSR) from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Shipping hits Sinotrans Chinese liner and terminals group Sinotrans has posted lower first-half profit as shipping operations struggled. Inherited VLs face axe John Fredriksen may have been linked to a series of cheap VLCCs in recent weeks but his new flagship company Frontline 2012 is being tipped to cut back on its existing newbuildings. Owner held over drugs Bulgarian shipowner Doychin Doychev has been arrested after cocaine was found on one of his vessels off Spain. STX reveals bond deal South Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has confirmed a big bond sale to boost liquidity after news leaked on Monday.

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Deutsche Bank arm bids for Virginia terminals The proposal from German bank's RREEF unit is one of three Virginia has received from outside entities to take over port operations in the wake of an unsolicited bid by APM Terminals in May to run the terminals. Strait of Hormuz remains open after collision The USS Porter, a guided-missile destroyer on Sunday collided with the Japanese-owned bulk oil tanker Otowasan, a Panamanian-flagged vessel, but both were able to operate under their own power after the collision. Chinese icebreaker finds an Arctic route Huigen Yang, head of the Polar Research Institute of China, told Reuters he expected more ice along the route than the vessel encountered. He said most of the Northern Sea Route is open. Tropical raises Caribbean rates CMA CGM boosts Asia-Europe rates Report: Globalization, increased trade to drive 3PL success TOTE, Inc. names Greene VP Supply chain software refocuses on small businesses BizSlate has been developing a supply chain management system with the help of a committee of small business managers for the past 11 months. The service has reached its second testing stage and is still on track for a 2012 release. Evergreen starts Asia-Europe loop with Hanjin

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Middle Eastern bunker prices remain flat Prices across the Middle East and Africa display minimal volatility. Tight avails in Rotterdam Prices were firming in the Rotterdam bunker hub on Monday, according to Bunkerworld data. UK terminal to develop its marine fuels business Inver Energy brings in outside expertise. Cold ironing to be extended in Los Angeles $31.2 million contract will see shore-side power links built at 11 more berths. Upgrade for Antwerp refineries ExxonMobil is aiming to increase output of lighter products. IFO prices softening in Hong Kong Holiday in Singapore. Russian authorities clear bunker spill at Nakhodka Spill occurred while bunker tanker was loading fuel oil. Australian firm orders diesel-electric engines for tugs Vessels, currently being built at the ASL shipyard in Singapore, are scheduled to be in operation by early 2014. Sulphur emissions 'sharply decreased' at EU ports Since entry into force of the low sulphur requirements in January 2010, says EU study. Hapag-Lloyd names first of ten fuel-efficient newbuilds 13,200 TEU vessels 'sets standards in environmental protection and efficiency', says Hapag-Lloyd.

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ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

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

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

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

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

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

La Spezia

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

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

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

Livorno

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

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

Algeciras

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

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