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BRIEFS

August 27, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates lowest since first quarter, down 4.7pc to US$1,46/TEU Peak season in August will be 'positive surprise' for boxes, says BIMCO Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay One attracts four transpac and intra-Asia services CMA CGM to raise rates for Europe-North American services October 1 Drewry: Global box trade up 100pc, China's control hits 30pc by volume HSBC: China manufacturing purchasing managers' index falls to 9-month low Xiamen July container volume increases 10.5pc to 630,000 TEU in July China to appeal to WTO to quash American duties imposed on 22 exports US diesel up to more than $4 a gallon after sixth week of price hikes GLS links up with China's ZIS Express to handle China-Europe air parcels Qantas cancels orders for 35 Dreamliners after its first loss since 1995 Singapore's July air freight volume declines 4.5pc to 152,900 tonnes Hong Kong authorities approve three airline passenger fuel surcharge hikes Boeing's final assembly plant become freight boon for Charleston airport East coast India Visakhapatmam hopes to open air cargo terminal in April

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Despite troubled times, logistics service providers continue to remain positive Global shipping volumes fall in Q2 due to Europe's economic crisis Ministry of Defence again entrusts Tiger Logistics to carry sensitive cargo from Brazil to India Global demand may spur wheat exports MP to export 1.98 lakh t of wheat to Iran Negative list regime to boost exports to Pak: Scindia ABGKCT berths maiden call of BSL vessel under AGS service Cargo diversion to US West Coast ports looms as East Coast union-employer talks fail DP World Southampton simultaneously berths two 13,000-TEU vessels Shipping Minister reviews performance of JN Port Report shows increasing demand for quality warehousing Amul's parent body calls for ban on oilmeal exports FM hopeful of GST this fiscal Forex reserves drop to $ 288.9 bn INR gains 23 paise week-on-week Thomas expects sugar output to slip by 3 mt in 2012-13 Between men & officers Houston training course for project forwarders Tuscor Lloyds moves transformer parts from Japan to Mexico US harvesters safely delivered in China by InterMax

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Roadrunner Transportation System acquires Expedited Freight System US-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Expedited Freight Systems (EFS), a Midwest regional overnight less-than-truckload (LTL) prov... Actros wins 2012 red dot design award The new Mercedes-Benz Actros has won the 2012 red dot design award. According to the panel of judges, the truck received the award because it sets sustainable trends in truck desig... RFI and SBB Infrastruktur step up collaboration Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), Italy's railway network operator, and its Swiss counterpart, SBB Infrastruktur, are stepping up their collaboration in the sectors European Train C... Kombiverkehr launches first direct train between Kiel and Verona Kombiverkehr KG, the Frankfurt (Germany)-based operator of Europe's largest network for shifting freight from road to rail, is launching a direct, twice-weekly train service betwee... More changes at Cargo Partner in Austria Two regional directors have decided to leave Cargo Partner. John Cheng has resigned from his position as CEO for Northeast Asia. Luca Ferrara, currently Cargo Partner's managing di... Sachsen-Anhalt promotes inland shipping and acquires SPC membership The German state of Saxony-Anhalt, an important logistics location in Central Germany, recently became a member of the Short Sea Shipping Inland Waterway Promotion Center (SPC) in ... HHLA's press officer resigns The German port service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has announced that its press officer, Mark Krümpel, is leaving the company at his own request on 30 Septembe... Chattanooga airport sees cargo growth Chattanooga airport in Tennessee (the same state where the leading US airport Memphis is located), saw H1/2012 cargo volumes grow to 590,000 t, an impressive increase of 240% compa... Brussels Airlines loses weight with CHEP Aerospace Solutions Brussels Airlines, Belgium's flag carrier, has converted its entire baggage container fleet to new lightweight composite containers, in partnership with ULD management provider, CH... Estonian Air making greater efforts to boost cargo sales With effect from 1 August, the France-based cargo company Concorde Aviation has been providing Estonian Air with cargo services that will greatly improve the airlines' potential fo... UPS extends offer period for TNT Express The US parcel service provider UPS is extending the offer period for its acquisition of TNT Express from 31 August to 8 November 2012. UPS will formally confirm this by making a re... Yusen Logistics establishes operations in Turkey The Japanese service provider Yusen Logistics plans to establish operations in Turkey. The company will utilise these operations, which are set to open on 1 October, as a hub for s...

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AUGUST 24, 2012
DOT making changes to safety accountability program US rail freight traffic climbs during week Coast Guard to remind boaters to make way for deep draft vessels Navy gains Corps approval for second Bangor-Kitsap wharf Boeing/employee fund donations headed to Taylor Bridge Fire victims

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AUGUST 24, 2012
CIMC's net profit down 64% in first half Top container maker suffers from lower sales and weaker margin P&O Ferries study shows seafarer fatigue puts passengers at risk Half the company's sea staff are a danger to themselves or their vessels OOCL delays two 8,600 teu boxships Hong Kong line allows Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to update engine designs Masters of none Why trying to be all things to all people spells disaster for Asian yards Domestic price hike boosts prospects for Indian iron-ore imports NMDC's prices edge towards $110 per tonne Hyundai Mipo Dockyard profit slashed South Korean yard's orderbook may mean the worst is over JBIC lends $36m to Oldendorff Japan policy bank acts to support country's vessel exports Sri Lanka faces spill after bulker sinks Thermopylae Sierra was anchored off coast for three years US launches Freight Policy Council Experts prepare blueprint for improved national freight links Guangzhou Shipyard shakes up board after profit collapses CSSC unit's first-half net profit down 66.5% amid limited new orders DVB makes its second $627m bond issue this year Shipping lender shores up its balance sheet and diversifies its investor base Box lines face lost decade Carriers turn to layups and slower steaming to prevent rate collapse Maintenance and repair costs erode DEME's first-half profits Dredger reports falling utilisation but expects activity to rise NITL challenges Obama and Romney to table infrastructure blueprints US losing competitive edge, trade body warns STX France shipyard shifts to part-time working Autumn orderbook slumps as builder completes cruiseships

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Broström product tankers unit could move to Copenhagen MAERSK Tankers said today it is weighing whether to move all of Broström's Gothenburg operations to Copenhagen WFS targets Varun tanker BUNKER supplier World Fuel Services is seeking to seize a Varun crude tanker, alleging unpaid bunker bills Subscriber notice THERE will be no news bulletins on 27 August because of the holiday weekend in the UK US freight panel unveiled PORT and intermodal network improvements would gain priority under a new freight planning scheme, according to US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Virginia fears docker strike A POTENTIAL US East Coast docker strike threatens to roll back box volume gains at Port of Virginia as it reviews proposals to privatise its terminals Jaya's profits drop 33% SINGAPORE'S offshore vessel specialist Jaya Holdings said today net profits for its fiscal year fell 33% year on year to $43.8M Alpha squabbling continues Environmental groups are continuing attacks on Australia's $7Bn Alpha mining, rail and port project, which yesterday won guarded federal environmental clearance Stolt-Nielsen raises $172M STOLT-Nielsen said today it has raised 1Bn kroner ($172M) through placement of senior unsecured bonds For VLCCs, the outlook gets even worse VLCC EARNINGS on the benchmark Ras Tanura/Chiba route are continuing to worsen despite higher bunker prices and the start of September's programme Maybulk profits dive 97% MALAYSIAN Bulk Carriers said today 2Q profits crashed by 97% year on year Capesizes flutter a little A MILD uptick was reported today in Capesize bulker rates, pushed by rising Australian iron ore fixtures, but average daily rates remained at a four-year low of $2,801 per day Supramaxes keep gaining SUPRAMAX rates in Asia are continuing their gradual recovery as Indonesian coal traders resume with the end of Ramadan HMD's profits dive 73% HYUNDAI Mipo Dockyard said today that net profits for 2Q12 dived 73.1% year on year to 32.567Bn won ($28.7M) Black hole for newbuilding returns warned ASSET prices are falling, yet no returns can be expected on newbuilding investments in today's freight market, a shipping bank has warned

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Bradshaw Named NC Ports Executive Director Thomas Bradshaw has been named executive director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority in addition to his current position... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Aug. 20-24 Zim Integrated Shipping Services is seeking September rate increases for westbound shipments from Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Effective... APL Pulls Out of Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement APL Ltd. will discontinue its membership in the carrier discussion group in the westbound trade between the U.S. and Asia...

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AUGUST 24, 2012
20% spike in idled box tonnage US logistic firms monitor east coast longshore strike risk US logistics companies in the US are keeping their clients up to speed on the acrimonious breakdown of contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's ... CMA CGM launches reefer RRIs on back of soaring costs and low rates CMA CGM says that current freight rate levels are not enough to cover costs on reefer cargo moving on the westbound transpacific and to this end is launching a ... Calor Gas warns carriers UK-based Calor Gas has issued a warning to ocean carriers regarding the illegal shipment of stolen gas containers which could, if stowed badly, represent a serious ... Nissan to invest ZAR1 billion in SA Japan's Nissan Motor company is to invest approximately ZAR1 billion (USD121 million) in doubling output at its Nissan SA factory in Rosslyn, near Pretoria. The ... A nine-month low for China's manufacturing China's HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index [PMI] hit a nine-month low in August, according to its preliminary report, posting a reading of 47.8 versus the 49.3 recorded ... Dole and San Diego sign long-term lease deal Dole Fresh Fruit Co, a leader producer and shipper of fruit into the US market and the southern Californian port of San Diego has signed a 24.5-year lease agreement ...

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Blackstone wraps up raid Sale-and-purchase brokers (S&P) are casting new light on a deal that saw two of the biggest names in private finance seize majority stakes in nine tankers controlled by Germany's Hartmann Group. SEC concludes probe The Securities and Exchange Commission has completed its review of Globus Maritime and the bulker owner's dealings with Iran and other nations subject to US sanctions. Uncertainty plagues Noble Lingering questions about the fate of Noble Group's marine fuel offshoot continued Friday amid speculation that more company-wide layoffs are underway. Showdown World Fuel Services (Singapore) has dragged Varun Shipping into court in the US over outstanding invoices tied to nearly half of the Indian owner's fleet of tankers, LPG carriers and anchor-handlers. Odfjell eyes JV exit An offshore venture between Theodore Angelopoulos' Metrostar and Odfjell Drilling could be nearing an end. No takers for ferry A German ferry has been left unsold during a court auction in Grevesmuhlen. Fredriksen chops OBO John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International is set for a third quarter boost after selling one of its OBOs. No joy for Jaya Jaya Holdings has seen its earnings trimmed following a fall in vessel sales. Not so romantic A Welsh professor has written a damning report into the lives of modern seafarers - in the form of an epic poem inspired by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Cochin eyes IPO cash State-owned Cochin Shipyard (CSL) is plotting an IPO to pay for part of its INR 1.5bn ($27m) expansion plans. Rotten for even a king We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Buddies with banks Heavy-lift giant Intermarine has thrown open the door to banks looking to dispose of unwanted ships. Lorenzo earnings jump Philippines feedership operator Lorenzo Shipping Corp has posted a fivefold jump in second-quarter profits. Nam Cheong on course Nam Cheong's recent three-vessel order further validates its speculative building strategy which has kept it on course for another record year, an analyst says. DVB repeats trick DVB has taken its fundraising in the past four months to the EUR 1bn ($1.25bn) barrier. Tugs raided off Singapore Two more vessels have been attacked by robbers off Singapore. Mipo misses in Q2 Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has turned in a disappointing set of second quarter numbers. OOCL delays deliveries Hong Kong container line OOCL has delayed the hand-over of two 8,600-teu ships being built in China. Korean quartet rules TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Stolt seals bond bonanza Stolt Nielsen has wrapped up its latest fundraiser on the Oslo Stock Exchange. "Missing" tanker found A tanker that went missing for five days off West Africa is back in contact with its UK manager Norbulk. Greek bulker sinks Sri Lankan authorities are increasingly concerned over potential pollution from an abandoned Greek bulker that has sunk off Colombo. Green ends with whimper The former Green Reefers has logged one final loss after it sold all its ships. Hellenic ditches panamax Greece's Hellenic Carriers has offloaded an elderly bulker as part of its fleet renewal drive. GC Rieber down in Q2 GC Rieber Shipping has seen second quarter profits drop by over 20% compared to a year ago, the company revealed Friday. Vopak seals Shell deal Vopak has signed up Royal Dutch Shell as the launch customer for its new LNG break bulk facility in Rotterdam. Awilco profits head higher Awilco Drilling has seen a near five-fold increase in profits from the previous quarter as revenue from its two rigs kicked in.

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AUGUST 24, 2012
PEAK wraps up Catalyst acquisition New NC port director has logistics portfolio On Wednesday, North Carolina's Transportation Secretary Gene Conti appointed Thomas Bradshaw as executive director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority. Bradshaw will also continue as statewide logistics director. Miami gets set to advertise dredging project The Port of Miami Wednesday said it has signed a construction agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that will allow its big harbor dredging project to go out for bid. The project will deepen the main channel from 45 to 50 feet. EPA-emissions engines bring headaches Market research firm J.D. Power said technology changes around EPA emissions standards have caused an increase in diesel engine problems and a decrease in overall satisfaction with the powertrain among truckers. Yusen Logistics expands at O'Hare Dole extends terminal lease in San Diego NIT League solicits Obama, Romney infrastructure plans The shipper group's members are extremely concerned about existing problems in the U.S. transportation infrastructure system and the difficulties that U.S. companies face in moving their products efficiently. TAKE releases supply chain suite DOT launches Freight Policy Council Maersk slows MESA again Sapra to lead IIE's Lean Division Hyundai to assess scrap metal container repair fee CTSA lines lower currency fee Rats overrun natural foods warehouse

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Bunker markets record positive week Prices edged higher across most global hubs over the week. Los Angeles prices fall to close out week Oil rose for a fourth week as Tropical Storm Isaac strengthened in the Caribbean on a path that may threaten crude production in the Gulf of Mexico. Low emission ferry design unveiled Ferry uses light weight aluminum catamaran hulls that reduces fuel consumption by 25%, coupled with counter rotating propeller pods that reduce consumption by up to 15%. Bunker prices drop in Fujairah Prices in Cape Town, however, show strong gains. Week closes with big price drops in NWE IFO prices drop by double digits. P&I clubs maintain advise to avoid bunker fuels from Iran UK view that fuel oil used only for propulsion purposes on ships would not violate EU sanctions may not be shared in other countries. Two senior managers gone from Aegean NWE One of the founders of Bunkers at Sea left by 'mutual consent' while the other still works for Aegean. Fifth edition of ISO marine fuels standard published Revision leading to ISO 8217:2012 goes through in record time to introduce updated H2S test method. Italian vessels seized for $4.7 million debt Vessels arrested in Singapore by bunker supplier and shipping agency. Week ends with IFO prices down at Asian hubs Supplies of bunker fuels largely fine at key Asian ports on Friday, but tight in Singapore. Vopak sees 'healthy demand' for storage services Operating profit, excluding exceptional items, increases 28% in H1. Sinotrans sees bunker costs double in H1 Operating profit plunges 85% as costs increase. Lithuania one step closer toward LNG bunkering Port authority and Klaipeda Oil ink agreement to invest in an LNG terminal in Klaipeda. Russian supplier fined for spill during bunkering ops Oil spilled into waters at St. Petersburg while M/V Angara was bunkering a vessel. Refinery closure will not affect bunker market, says Caltex Closure will change the way it sources marine fuel products but 'no effect' on supply to customers, the oil major tells Bunkerworld.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

SHIPPING

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

Sana'a/Hamburg

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

ACCIDENTS

New attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tehran

IRGC Navy strikes US naval drone

PORTS

Port of Long Beach reports record container traffic for August

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

TRANSPORTATION

Transalpine rail freight traffic still under pressure despite economic recovery

Bern

The road runs faster than the rail

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

TRADE

Artificial intelligence drives global trade, despite Middle East and tariffs

Geneva

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

PORTS

APM Terminals Signs Agreement to Develop Nigeria's Badagry Port

Copenhagen

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa/Milan

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

SHIPPING

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

Cernobbio

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Delta

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Shanghai

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Geneva

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

SHIPPING

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

London

ACCIDENTS

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

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Anjra

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

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

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

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Bern

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

TRADE

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

Washington

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Riyadh/Southampton

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

PORTS

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

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

A sharp decline of -21.2% is expected for August

TRUCKING

Giulio Stoppa is the new general secretary of Trasportounito

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Ancona/Los Angeles

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

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft begins construction of the Carnival Tropicale cruise ship

Papenburg

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Hamburg

The company operates in the railway freight wagon leasing sector.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Genoa

More than 250 deficiencies have been detected so far

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

PORTS

Strategic agreement between Federlogistica and the Port of Xiamen

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

COMPANIES

Gulftainer to acquire stake in Thailand's Suksawat Terminal

Sharjah/Bangkok

It is located on the Chao Phraya River, in Bangkok

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Abu Dhabi

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Kombiverkehr has taken full control of Spanish company Combiberia

Frankfurt am Main

The shares were acquired from the other 20 members

NEWS

US forces hit five Iranian oil tankers

Tampa

Attacks in the Gulf of Oman and near Kharg Island

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Milan

Construction of the wave barrier is underway

COMPANIES

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

Balboa

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

COMPANIES

Blu Navy has acquired a stake in Banca dell'Elba

Portoferraio

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

SHIPPING

HMM signs a contract worth approximately $3.5 billion with Vale

Seoul

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

INDUSTRY

Kongsberg Maritime signs deal to buy Finland's Steerprop

Oslo

The Rauma-based company designs and manufactures marine propulsion systems

NEWS

New drug seizure in the port of Livorno

Livorno

53 kilograms of pure cocaine in a container from Peru

PORTS

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

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

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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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

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		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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