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BRIEFS

August 28, 2012

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CKYH-Green Alliance cuts one winter Asia-Europe loop in mid-October Rotterdam first half box volume falls 1.6 pc while all cargo rises 3.2pc Xiamen builds Southeast China International Shipping Centre Xiamen's fruit imports from Taiwan up 5pc in first-half year AP Moller-Maersk raises US$925 million from Luxembourg-issued 7-year bonds Global Ship Lease second quarter back to black in second quarter ICTSI to run major Nigerian container terminal at Lekki Beirut port's box volume up 4pc, revenues reach highest level in five years ILWU sues Portland after US labour board ruling favours electricians union EPA-mandated truck engines less reliable, but more fuel efficient: Study Obama lifts unspent earmark bans US$473 million for transport projects Panalpina introduces RFID monitors for temp-sensitive air shipments EFL International Distribution makes the grade with Irish pet passports FedEx invites 54 Asia-Pacific students to compete for 'Entrepreneur' title

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Ahlers India aims at expanding operations & activities Anand Shipping Lines offers complete break-bulk & heavy lift solutions Asia-Europe rates touch new low CMA CGM's direct service from Central America to St. Petersburg Cool Logistics conference in Antwerp from September 24 Evergreen, Hanjin boost Asia-Europe capacity Larger APL boxships to hit transpacific trades in 2013 NACFS holds AGM & get-together in Mumbai New transpac services to call Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay MRPL scouting for alternative crude oil sources SEA projects 67 pc jump in refined palm oil imports L&T in process of luring investors for Dhamra port Ex-im cos under scrutiny of DRI, CEIB for tax fraud GDP may be slightly higher than 6.5 pc in FY13: PMEAC Govt framing policy to boost processed food exports: Apeda Govt to not penalise committed sugar exports INR remains weak at 55.53 against dollar Gandhidham Chamber's Customs Open House today

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AUGUST 27, 2012
The 10,000th MAN TGX EfficientLine rolls off production line in Munich The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN recently celebrated the production of the 10,000th TGX EfficientLine unit. The energy-efficient truck, which was specially designed f... Alltruck in UK expands fleet Alltruck an East Midlands (UK)-based contract hire, truck rental, fleet management, workshop service and maintenance specialist, has expanded its rental fleet with twelve Iveco Str... BLS to save CHF 50 million by 2015 The private Swiss railway BLS wants to cut its costs by CHF 50 million between 2013 and 2015. CHF 10 million is to be saved in 2013, followed by CHF 20 million in each of the follo... Transnet South Africa carried 10.4% more freight Transnet South Africa hauled an unprecedented 201 million t of freight in financial year 2011-2012 (ended March 2012), a 10.4% increase compared to the previous year, and the highe... HHLA container terminal Altenwerder (CTA) to combine loading and discharging The port of Hamburg's highly automated HHLA Container Terminal Altenwerder (CTA) is set to introduce a combined ship loading and discharging system. By the end of the year CTA will... Virginie Colombier is Hoyer's new sales manager in France Hoyer Deep Sea, part of the German Hoyer Group, has selected Virginie Colombier as its new area sales manager in France. Together with Manuel Piot, she will be jointly responsible ... Itella's new CEO wants to expand internationally Finland's Itella Group has appointed Heikki Malinen to be its next president and CEO. Malinen, who has been CEO of the consultancy Pöyry, UPM Kymmene's North America president and ... Additional managing director for TFG Transfracht The management of the German hinterland transport service provider TFG Transfracht is being reorganised after the transfer of all the company's shares to Deutsche Bahn became legal... Emirates celebrates 20 years' service in Switzerland This month (August), the Dubai (UAE)-based Emirates, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its connections from Switzerland. At presen... Kuehne + Nagel chosen as integrated logistics service provider for Lexmark in Europe Lexmark International Inc, a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of printing and imaging solutions, has awarded Kuehne + Nagel, the Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based servic... DB Schenker Logistics moved heavylift consignments safely overnight Over the last few nights, a team of specialists from the German service provider DB Schenker Logistics conveyed four heavylift consignments from the inland port of Dortmund to a fi... Hermes UK opens two parcel depots in southeast England Leeds-based Hermes UK has expanded the capacity of its parcel depot network in the southeast of England with a new depot in Essex and a replacement facility in Kent. Hermes UK, par... Manchester has concrete plans for world logistics hub The UK-based Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has submitted an outline planning application for the development of a world logistics hub in the southern part of Greater Manchester's... Qantas Freight profit down The Australia-based Qantas Group recently posted an underlying profit before tax of AUD 95 million (EUR 79.6 million) for the year ended 30 June 2012. Qantas Freight's underlying e...

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Foss to build first three tugs in new Arctic Class Rethinking the Platform Supply Vessel Gulf Coast shipyards prepare for Isaac Aker drilling packages for built-in-Brazil drillships Fast ferry grounds on Boston sandbar Newport News opens new sub module outfitting facility Time to censor comedy routines on cruise ships? Aker Philadelphia Shipyard to have new micro panel line Imtech wins contracts for two FSG newbuilding projects EC gives green light for LNG fuel supply JV American Cruise Lines christens Queen of the Mississippi MAN launches new high speed marine engine line

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Olympia Port Commission eyes purchase of downtown properties CKYH-the Green Alliance plans Asia-North Europe changes CSX donates $75,000 to aid tropical storm victims National Retail Federation calling for continued labor talks Panama Canal to adopt new 'green' building practices

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AUGUST 27, 2012
US Gulf hunkers down for Isaac arrival Port of New Orleans closed, 78% of oil production shut in on Monday afternoon Qatar in major strategy shift on US exports of LNG Federal permits sought to spend $10bn to convert Golden Pass terminal 'to capitalise on abundant US natural gas' Costamare pounces for new boxship bargain Price is lowest for years for 2,500 teu range, says Maersk Broker North Europe port statistics show decline since May Rotterdam and Hamburg set to suffer Grindrod buys out Safmarine OACL stake Move leaves purchaser in full control Explosion kills 41, stops production at Venezuelan refinery Refining of 645,000 barrels per day halted Tankers hit by slowing Chinese strategic reserve stocking VLCC earnings on Middle East-Asia route at record low as oil imports and demand fall Sincere Navigation profits down 37% in first half Taiwanese bulker operator manages a 4% gain in operating income P+S must find solution by Friday Looming wages bill set to tip yard into insolvency Japanese cape resale is worth 40% more than China-built bulker Gibsons reports two resales with $14m price spread Boxing by numbers Container lines live in interesting times More blanking needed as Chinese holidays approach Announced capacity cuts unlikely to be enough CKYH's off-peak season to start earlier this year Alliance to cut one Asia-Europe loop from mid-October Cosco Pacific dragged down by box builder Port operator posts stable growth in first-half container throughput but rules out increased investment in Piraeus terminal MarAd tender hints at OPA 90 rethink Double hull increase carbon footprint, regulator notes MSC Flaminia holds to be flooded prior to Channel transit Experts determining if safe for vessel safe transit English Channel Gdansk terminal threat to Baltic aframax trade More Polish exports likely to reduce tonne-mile demand Jason Shipping struggles on Sale of assets and debt management ongoing Maersk considers next step for daily service Extending concept to other routes an option as first anniversary looms Box lines face lost decade in mainhaul trades Carriers turn to more slow steaming and lay-ups to prevent rate collapse CIMC's net profit down 64% in first half Top container maker suffers from lower sales and weaker margin

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Seattle Port Authority Finds No Conflict in Yoshitani's Roles The Port of Seattle Commission has vetted Executive Director Tay Yoshitani's decision to become a director of Expeditors International and... US Diesel Prices Jump 6.3 Cents The average cost of diesel in the U.S. rose more than five cents for the fifth time in six weeks,... Bonney to Address ILA Issues at Inland Ports Conference Joseph Bonney, the JOC senior editor who has been leading coverage of the acrimonious East and Gulf Coast longshore labor... Gulf Ports Shut Down for Hurricane Ports along the U.S. Gulf are suspending cargo operations in anticipation of Tropical Storm Isaac, which the National Weather Service... Retailers Urge Resumption of ILA Talks The National Retail Federation urged the International Longshoremen's Association and waterfront employers to resume negotiations and avoid a work stoppage... Costamare Charters Two Ships to Evergreen Greek container ship owner Costamare has chartered two ships, including a newly acquired vessel, to ocean carrier Evergreen. ... Asset Write-Downs Send Toll's Profit Plummeting Toll Holdings saw write-downs on assets in Australia and Japan contribute to a 76 percent decline in full-year profit. ... DHL Opens Logistics Facility in India DHL has opened a new logistics facility in India to support international time-definite delivery volumes. Located in Pune, the... Port Tracker Forecasts Sluggish Europe Volume Container volume through North European ports will remain sluggish this year as the continent's economy struggles, Hackett Associates and the... Frankfurt-Hahn Airport Facing Insolvency, Shareholder Says Frankfurt-Hahn airport is facing insolvency without a government cash infusion, according to a key shareholder of Germany's fifth-largest air cargo... Trimble Acquires TMW Systems for $335 Million Trimble, a $1.64 billion mobile technology company, acquired trucking software firm TMW Systems for $335 million in cash, the companies... Indian Government Settles Nehru Port Project Dispute The Indian government has approved the allocation of 274 acres of land owned by the Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal... Maersk Sells Stake in Ocean Africa Container Lines Maersk Line has sold its 51 percent stake in Ocean Africa Container Lines to its South Africa-based partner Grindrod, which... Cathay Pacific Plans Service Around India Pharmaceuticals A new Cathay Pacific service between Hong Kong and India will target the growing movement of pharmaceutical cargoes. A...

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Evergreen delivers more 'L-type' boxships Taiwan's Evergreen has christened another two L-type 8,452TEU newbuilds from the 20 L-type ships it ordered in 2010 from Samsung Heavy Industries. They are being ... CKYH pull Asia - Europe service The CKYH [Green] alliance said today that it is to implement a 'winter service adjustment' from mid-October on its Asia - Europe service resulting in the culling ... Ireland: boxes down, outlook flat Ireland's container traffic declined by 5% in the second quarter of the year versus the same period of 2011 according to the latest data published by the Irish ... Gulftainer breaks more records Sharjah-based Gulftainer Company Limited has continued to break records at its container handling facilities in the UAE with box traffic in the January-July period ... DP World: No comment on Aden DP World has said that it does not comment on media speculation surrounding its future contract to manage the port of Aden in Yemen.Its stance comes after another ... USEC shippers prepare for the worst Wall St. transport analyst, Wolfe Trahan, has polled some of its freight contacts on the impact of the threat of strike action following last week's breakdown of ...

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Foss plots Arctic push Foss Maritime has inked a deal to construct three deepwater tugs at its own shipbuilding facility in Rainier, Oregon. Olympic lands extension Stig Remoy's Olympic Shipping has secured a three-year charter extension for one of its subsea support vessels. Distressed for success A transaction that saw Costamare pay $6.8m for a sub-panamax containership highlights the continued deterioration in asset values, a leading equity analyst told clients Monday. US Gulf prepares for Isaac A massive storm that is brewing in the US Gulf may lift product tanker rates in the days and weeks to come, according to an equity analyst at Dahlman Rose. Bunge bags dry duo Bunge appears to have fixed a pair of panamax bulkers controlled by Constantine Angelopoulos' Aegean Bulk Co. Evergreen takes two Costamare has completed the acquisition of a sub-panamax containership in a transaction worth $6.8m. Flaminia pollution free The crippled containership MSC Flaminia is set to undertake a heavily scrutinised transit of the busy English Channel with overflights confirming that there is no visible pollution from the ship. Boxes bite Cosco Pac Cosco Pacific has seen its half-year profit take a tumble. Amuay impact assessed A deadly blast at PDVSA's Amuay refinery is likely to impact on both the product and crude tanker markets, according to early assessments. One-off joy for Jason Jason Shipping's bottom line remained in the black in the second quarter but its future remains far from clear. Maersk sells OACL South African shipping company Grindrod has become the sole owner of Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL) after buying the majority 51% stake held by AP Moller Maersk's Safmarine offshoot. Double drop for Mipo Hyundai Mipo's slack second quarter showing has been met with downgrades by two banks. Precious gets a price cut Precious Shipping has won a big reduction in the contract price for a handysized newbuilding that India's ABG shipyard failed to deliver on time. 'Substantial' deal for SOFF Solstad Offshore has secured a "substantial" contract for one of its vessels off Australia. Seadrill pays more John Fredriksen's Seadrill has pushed up its dividend after a strong second quarter performance. SHI back on bond bus Samsung Heavy Industries is plotting its second trip to the bond market this year. Subsea set for boost Expenditure on global subsea vessel operations is set to top $77bn over the next five years, a top industry consultancy predicts. Benalec exits shipping Benalec Holdings of Malaysia looks to have exited the shipping sector after selling its last two bulkers. Ezra to spin-off Triyards Ezra has received conditional approval to list its engineering and fabrication subsidiary Triyards on the Singapore Exchange. Amuay still ablaze Fires continue to burn at an oil refinery in Venezuela that was rocked by a deadly explosion on Saturday.

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AUGUST 27, 2012
ILA cites support from other unions The dockworker's union said Friday it has received "expressions of support and vows of solidarity from other unions across the country and around the world," following last week's breakdown in contract talks with employers. Barloworld plans Mideast growth MSC raises Asia-Canada rates DHL starts 2 new India LCL services Isaac forces port closures in Florida The ports of Miami, Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, and Palm Beach were ordered closed to incoming and outgoing vessel traffic through at least noon on Monday due to the approaching tropical storm. Cargo operations are also suspended. CKYH to drop one Asia-Europe loop in October $242 million approved for Oakland logistics project The port and city of Oakland are organizing the $1 billion project, which will include an intermodal yard to serve marine terminals operated by Ports America and the logistics park. The first phase of construction is estimated to cost nearly $500 million. Trimble to buy logistics software maker Trimble Navigation has agreed to buy the privately-held logistics software provider TMW Systems for $335 million in cash. TMW develops enterprise software for transportation and logistics companies that use its platform as a control tower. McLane to resell AYATA's analytics CaroTrans makes appointments Las Vegas airport gets taxiway makeover

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AUGUST 27, 2012
Shell first customer at Rotterdam LNG terminal 'With Shell we have reached a milestone in this new project's development.' Sri Lankan bunker fuel slick under control Sri Lankan Navy vessel making observations around the clock on oil leak. High prices mean ships take smaller stems, says supplier Ships loading fuel for just seven to eight days of sailing, says Chemoil Adani CEO. Prices firm in Fujairah Prices in South African ports were falling on Monday. Mixed price movements in Rotterdam Prices weakening in Mediterranean hubs. Refinery fire sees Asian fuel oil prices firm Blast at Venezuela's largest refinery could disrupt exports. Samples show wide variations in sulphur content Over 90% of low-sulphur fuel in North American ports tested as ECA compliant, says report. Bunker sector could boost India's economy Supplier accuses Indian states of ignoring potential 'multiplier effect'. China fuel oil imports down 3% in July Due to weak demand for bonded bunker fuel during July, says sources. Bunker prices up in Asian hubs Supplies of bunkers were largely fine at key Asian ports on Monday. Tanker owners facing 'unrelenting pressure' Low earnings and rising bunker prices are pushing owners to take 'drastic measures', says Poten & Partners. Greek shipmanagement firm gains ISO 50001 certification ISO 50001 a systematic approach to continually improve energy performance, says DNV. Unpaid bunker case to proceed to full trial Singapore-based supplier allowed to pursue claim against Malaysia's MISC. SouthernPec eyes Titan Set to submit joint proposal that challenges Titan's restructuring plan. WFS to issue quarterly dividend Dividend payout stable from previous quarters.

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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"

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

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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.

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

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