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BRIEFS

January 9, 2009

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*Shipping News* Maritime leaders prepare for choppy waters While maritime industry leaders gathered to celebrate the new year at the annual Singapore Maritime Foundation (SMF) New Year cocktail reception, it was inevitable that the downturn in the industry weighed on their thoughts. Cosco's president named CMA's Commodore 2009 COSCO president and CEO Capt Wei Jiafu has been named the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) Commodore for the year 2009.

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Cosco seeks 10-15pc charter rate cut, but offers pay-back China trade value down 9pc to US$189.9 billion in November Nansha-Guangzhou 17-metre dredging job wins Beijing's approval Kaupthing bank expects 'disastrous' first quarter for Maersk India container volume slumps as 2008 ends Last scrap of beached MSC Napoli to be removed in August Box traffic at Port of Montreal hits record high in 2008 NYK, Nippon Oil test 60,213-ton solar-assisted car carrier Cathay profit warning, cites wrong-way hedging and weak demand Price war bursts out in Hong Kong air market, says GSA Dalian's first cross-straits direct flight takes off United Airlines' December cargo ton miles falls 29.6pc Continental sees December cargo ton miles down 22.3pc

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Year of 'consol'idated 55 pc growth for Allcargo Tuticorin Pirates get desperate MoS mulls cargo quota policy to promote domestic shipping Business the winner with India, Pak joining hands over Basmati Cabinet clears proposal to build 2 new berths at Paradip Port Port Blair to house ship repair facility Port logistics, shipbuilding & related issues to come into sharp focus Port wage accord reached Container operators may join transporters' strike Fieo holds up spectre of rising joblessness December export figures slip but are a lesser dip! Stimulus package-III for export sector hinted at9

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JANUARY 7, 2009
Macedonian government renames highway after Alexander the Great The Macedonian government has renamed a main highway after the ancient conqueror Alexander the Great, whose ethnic origin is one part of the thorny 17-year dispute between Macedoni... Aramex opens new Oman office The Middle Eastern forwarding, logistics and express service provider Aramex announced that it has opened a new office in Oman to support the Sultanate's rapidly-growing freight, l... DGX to open logistics facility in Manila Dependable Global Express (DGX), a NVOCC from the USA, is opening a logistics and freight forwarding facility in Manila (Philippines). DGX is expanding its Asian network to take ad... Trans-o-Flex starts Benelux reefer transport services The company Trans-o-Flex ThermoMed GmbH & Co KG expanded its reefer network into Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg on 5 January 2009, allowing customers from the pharmaceutic... BA returning to Saudi Arabia British Airways is resuming its flights to Saudi Arabia on 29 March. Riyadh and Jeddah will be served five times a week from London Heathrow (UK). The link to the Saudi capital wil... UTi Worldwide names Eric W. Kirchner as CEO UTi Worldwide, based in Long Beach CA (USA), has appointed Eric W. Kirchner as its new chief executive officer. Kirchner, who will also become a member of UTi's board of directors,... Copa expanding Central American network Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines began new flights from Panama to Santa Cruz (Bolivia) and Oranjestad (Aruba) in December, the airline's 44th and 45th destinations. The service wit... New Year rings changes at GAC The new year has brought key personnel changes to the GAC Group, a global shipping, logistics and marine services provider headquartered in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). Christer S... AA to fly between Madrid and Dallas US carrier American Airlines will begin a daily non-stop service between Dallas/Fort Worth international airport (TX, USA) and Madrid (Spain) on 1 May, with Boeing B767-300 aircraf... Ralf Lotric joins Kube & Kubenz executive team The company Kube & Kubenz internationale Speditions- und Logistikgesellschaft mbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Hamburg (Germany) has expanded its management team. On 1 January 2009 R... Bangladeshi shipyard to deliver units to Europe Western Shipyard Ltd, one of the largest shipyards in Bangladesh, will deliver twelve 5,200 t ships to Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark by 2011. Meanwhile, the building of the ... Ningbo Port Group to continue expansion The Ningbo Port Group, based in the Chinese city of the same name which is 90 minutes from Shanghai, has aggressive expansion plans, including a USD 600 million investment in an un... Felixstowe South construction proceeding apace The first shipment of piles for the new quay wall at "Felixstowe South", a new construction in the port of Felixstowe, has arrived at the UK's largest container port. The piles are... A new milestone for Luka Koper The Slovenian port and logistics service provider Luka Koper reached a record of 16 million t of maritime cargo throughput last year, which exceeds the annual plan by 5%. The plan ... TAAG with mounting losses The Angolan state-owned airline TAAG is losing USD 5 million a month because the European Union banned it from flying in its airspace, the Angola Press Agency said, citing company ... Wantaniya to take off in February Kuwait's new airline Wataniya Airways will commence its first flights to Dubai (United Arab Emirates) in February. It will operate two services a day to and from Dubai and wil... Turkish Airlines adds Baghdad to cargo network Turkish Airlines launched cargo charter flights to the Iraqi capital of Baghdad in December. Having received its fourth Airbus A310-300 cargo aircraft (with a 36 t capacity) Turkis... Lorry parking reservation system in Germany Freight forwarding firms and drivers have been able to make use of a new parking space reservation system in southern Germany since mid-November. The "Highway Park" system allows t...

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JANUARY 8, 2009
Pirates release bulker Eight weeks' deadline for Armada LNG fleet passes 300-vessel mark New Euro waterways certificate

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JANUARY 8, 2009
Layoffs at BIW Aker Philadelphia names Director of Sales & Marketing New counter-piracy task force USMI promotes Bernhard to President STX Europe books ship upgrade contracts Water taxi woes blamed on sabotage

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JANUARY 8, 2009
Empty barge runs aground in Columbia River near Bonneville Bellingham Port Commission selects new slate of officers Coast Guard teams responding to Pacific Northwest flooding NOL taps Phoenix, Arizona as new Americas headquarters Aegean Marine Petroleum takes delivery of new tanker

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JANUARY 8, 2009
No let-up in letters of credit famine WORLD trade crippled by letters of credit famine that is preventing cargo from being shipped. Diminishing credit leads to shrinking ship sizes US plans dedicated Gulf of Aden patrols THE US has unveiled plans for a dedicated anti-piracy naval force in the Gulf of Aden. Report warns on dry bulk spot rates RATES will only rise slightly above break-even levels in the first half of 2009, says US investment bank Oppenheimer.

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JANUARY 8, 2009
Armada secures claims shield ARMADA (SINGAPORE) has secured protection from new claims in both Singapore and New York courts and is assuring customers on its ongoing bulker operations Orbcomm, LR-F close satellite deal AIS DATA gathered from satellites will soon be available on a commercial basis following an agreement between US-based satellite service provider Orbcomm and Fairplay's publisher, Lloyd's Register-Fairplay Armada discloses creditors ARMADA (SINGAPORE) has disclosed $500M in creditor claims in its urgent appeal to the Singapore High Court for 'scheme of arrangement' protection APL moving to Arizona NEPTUNE ORIENT LINES has revealed it will move its US APL headquarters from San Francisco to Phoenix, Arizona Newbuilding report sees drops NEWBUILDING order volume and prices are predicted to decline this year Faststream names managing partner CHRISTIAN Lange has been made managing partner of Oslo's maritime recruitment company Faststream, it was announced today Gazprom-Ukraine gas talks fail SEVERAL Eastern European and Balkan countries remain without Russian gas today as talks to end the energy standoff between Moscow and Kiev broke down

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JANUARY 8, 2009
Saturday gates to stay open at LA-LB After storm of criticism, terminal operators for now shelve plans to shut down Saturday extended gates amid shipping slowdown Pols want FMC to drop challenge to clean-trucks Sharp rail freight drop TSA request on FMC agenda Customs Update: Consumer Product Safety Improvement Orris steps down at Pacer Agility in Qatar merger United States spearheading new anti-piracy force APL moving HQ to Phoenix Air France-KLM passes Lufthansa for Alitalia stake YML deploys US vessels

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JANUARY 8, 2009
LA-Long Beach Saturday PierPass elimination: 'postponed' APL HQ relocates to 'The Valley of the Sun' Famous Pacific expands in Victoria Genoa back in dock Arctic weather grips Europe

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JANUARY 8, 2009
Pirates' new foe US Navy rear admiral Terry McKnight takes the helm of new 20-nation anti-piracy task force. Left in La Plata Two mariners left aboard a detained ' and allegedly abandoned ' chemical tanker off Argentina. Shadow knows $27m for a 12-year-old capesize bulker? Economist's "shadow prices" show that's where the market is. Cruise no carnival One passenger dies and nearly 400 are sickened aboard MSC Cruises vessel in reportedly separate incidents off Brazil. GE chops two Dire dry-bulk and financial markets see India's Great Eastern axing supramaxes at Cosco Zhoushan. Tanker aids rescue Angolan suezmax Sonangol Kassanje helps out in the Pacific after sailor's boat capsizes. $500m down Armada (Singapore) debts revealed in court filings with Transfield, Pacific Bulk and K Line the biggest losers. Nod for Downeast The US Coast Guard says 550 million cbf per day LNG terminal is suitable for ships, but roadblocks remain. CSG inks JV Li Shaode-led shipping giant ties knot with another steel maker in $15m project. Ferry debut Former Master Ferries chief Svein Olaf Olsen launching Thy Ferries for run between Denmark and Norway this summer. Shell stays top Oil major maintains status as the world's largest spot charterer of oil tankers. Oil change Scotland's CalMac switching to IFO on three ferries to fulfil public tender requirements. Sevan safe Norwegian offshore player agrees payment deal with insolvent Oilexco. Gulftainer rises Operator of Sharjah and Khorfakkan terminals posts 15% rise in 2008 volumes. Modern trio STX Europe to upgrade Carnival cruiseship MS Sensation plus two Neste products tankers. Commodore Wei Cosco boss Wei Jiafu gets the hat everybody wants for CMA 2009. FFA-ding? Dry-cargo futures trading drops 27% in the fourth quarter, but interest is as strong as ever, SSY says. French farce Crew stuck in Saint Malo for two months without wages after Russian owner fails to pay for cargoship repairs. Suez ship blaze Tankers briefly held up as fire breaks out onboard Panama-flagged ship in Suez Canal. Piracy on the up Attacks on maritime interests in Nigerian waters up in 2008 with hijackings now more frequent. Crunch time Korean conglomerate Hanwha has until 30 January to finalise deal to buy Daewoo in credit drought. Phoenix bound Neptune Orient Lines' cost cutting exercise will see its US HQ move from California to Arizona. Dredging deals Netherlands owner Boskalis has won three contracts for pipeline digs in Europe and Middle East. Dalian delight China's Dalian Port Co says overall 2008 box volumes rose 28.3% year-on-year. Argy bargy USCG making damage assessment after unladen barge towed by Tidewater tug hit Columbia River bed in US.

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JANUARY 8, 2009
Shippers cool to TSA capacity discussions Phoenix to be new NOL home Song new head of HMM in North America UPS adds domestic service in 16 countries Cathay issues profit warning International air freight plummets 13.5 percent Kenya, Uganda propose port rail link Con-way settles CF pensions dispute Challenges filed to stop CN's short line buy U.S. Chamber girds for 2009 Agility Qatar in merger talks Evans Network Expands into New Orleans NEW -- NCBFAA: No special treatment for lines CBP to host "10+2" seminars UTi taps UPS executive as CEO Calif. coalition urges competitive ports Users decry PierPASS Saturday hours end CBP guidance for diverting ships from BC ports

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JANUARY 8, 2009
Maersk reduces head office staff A. P. Møller-Mærsk has started to reduce the staff at its head office in Copenhagen by around 100 persons. The 100 persons will be the first ever to be laid of at the head office. CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen ... Kappahl joins Clean Shipping Project The Swedish fashion chain Kappahl is the latest in a growing number of large Swedish import and export companies to join the Clean Shipping Project. Today, 18 companies are participating in the scheme. 77 of the largest shipping companies in ... Norden sells six bulk carriers Dampskibsselskabet Norden has announced the sale of six bulk carriers at a profit of USD 13 million. The six ships are two Panamax bulk carriers and four Handymaxes, which have been sold for a total of USD 175 million. All ...

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JANUARY 8, 2009
State agencies file oil spill lawsuit Companies 'seek fines and cleanup compensation'. Double-digit fall for ARA bunker prices Further drop in crude late Thursday deepens losses from Wednesday. US to lead anti-piracy task force Tankers still avoiding waters off Somalia. ARA fuel oil and gas oil stocks rise Speculation that fuel oil supply to NWE bunker market could dip due to gas supply dispute. New call for LNG to replace residual fuel Levy on conventional bunkers could help pay for supply infrastructure. Single hull bunker barge given extension Barge rate for Richards Bay set to rise after double-hulling later this year. Bunker sales hold steady Singapore maritime sector has 'defied economic gravity' says MPA. Promotion at Dan-Bunkering Recent addition to Kaliningrad office becomes bunker trader. Bunkers plunge in key Asian ports Singapore bunker prices fell for the first time in eight sessions. Singapore residual stocks climbing Residual fuel stocks up for the first time in seven weeks. Strike over fuel costs Mexican fishermen say fuel costs have eaten into their profit margin. Oil prices could fall to $20 by mid-2009 Industry analyst forecasts steep decline after Chinese New Year. Another double-hull tanker for Singapore Aegean on track to take delivery of 20 more bunker tankers over the next two years. Supplies of 380 cst bunkers resume Supplies of 380 cst bunker product in Taichung return after eight-month suspension

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

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

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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