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BRIEFS

September 15, 2009

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*Shipping News* NYK raises box rates on Asia-US routes Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), Japan's largest shipping line, has raised rates on container services to the US from Asia after slashing its supply of ships. Container volumes rise 2.5% in August Container throughput continued to rise by 2.5 per cent month-on-month to 2.28 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) last month, although the slower rate of increase from the 5.6 per cent rise the preceding month seems to suggest that the sector's recovery is reaching a plateau. FedEx Q1 profit tops forecast FedEx Corp rose to an 11-month high in New York trading after the second largest US package-shipping company said that first-quarter profit topped its forecast. Robbers fail in 2 attempts off Johor coast

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HK's OOCL tops eight listed carriers in downturn: Dyanliner June survey shows shipping executives see prolonged downturn Da Chan Bay Terminal One's barge seminar boosts west Pearl River China-US trade war? Obama treads where Bush refused to go Dublin council sides with striking dockers, but court aids Marine Terminals US rail car volumes improve, but remain low Russian Railways ships 19pc more fish in August Kuehne + Nagel wins Woolworths global supply chain contract Cargolux pulls Helsinki-Hong Kong flight as Finnair withdraws China Cargo launches Shanghai-Taipei scheduled service Air China flies Beijing-Madrid-Sao Paulo, twice weekly to Yekaterinburg Heathrow loss narrows, first single digit decline since November

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CMA CGM & affiliates to introduce Reefer Consumption Surcharge on all trades US to lead battle against sea brigands Allcargo Global's Ahmedabad branch bags CONCOR trophy GAC shifts its goal posts! Fair weather still not sighted, feels APM-Maersk Middle East Workboats expo attracts excellent response despite global downturn Carriers submerged in red & overcapacity as season peaks Maersk Line to hike rates on N. Europe & W. Med to W. Africa trade Coscon imposes 'emergency' surcharge Deployed east-west capacity falls by 15.5 pc, says report CMA CGM imposes rate hike from N. Europe to E. Asia Evergreen extends peak season surcharge till December-end Top 20 ports' cargo volumes shrink by 15.5 pc in Jan.-June Marine products' exporters freed from Catch-22 situation with wider EU market for legal catches KPT to decide on price bids for 4 new berths today Final report on Carriage by Road Act likely in a week Apeda projects promising future for agricultural produce & value-added products STPI units may get tax sops for 3 more years Maran spells out Textile Ministry's 100-day performance & initiatives taken Ficci-govt JV to attract & streamline FDI entry cleared WTC, AIAI to participate in Industrial Week expo in Ukraine

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2009
Spedair renamed Greencarrier Latvia The Latvian transportation and freight forwarding company Spedair, which was acquired by the Gothenburg (Sweden)-based logistics specialist Greencarrier International in Septe... Kuehne + Nagel manages inbound supply chain for Woolworths Limited Woolworths Limited, the largest retailer of grocery, general merchandise and consumer electronics in Australia and New Zealand, has chosen Kuehne + Nagel as the exclusive provider ... Brink's acquires majority stake in Brink's Arya The Brink's Company has purchased an additional 38% stake in Brink's Arya, a cash handling and secure logistics company based in Mumbai (India). The terms of the transaction were n... Agility wins contract in Qatar from RasGas The global logistics service provider Agility has been awarded a major logistics contract in Qatar by RasGas to provide global freight forwarding and transportation services, as we... Galati container terminal now operable Romania has completed the construction of its first specialised box terminal on the lower Danube River. The facility in the inland port of Galati is expected to substantially ... Port of Long Beach to hold hearing on rail facility The US port of Long Beach will hold a second public hearing on 16 September to gather community input on a proposal for an on-dock rail support facility that would help i... Major world-class port operators yearn for Rijeka's terminal container "A number of world-class terminal operators are seriously attracted by the privatization of our company," said Goran Manfreda, CEO of Jadranska Vrata (Adriatic Gate) j.s.c., w... Emirates SkyCargo to move all German departures to Frankfurt airport Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of the Dubai (United Arab Emirates)-based airline Emirates, is moving all of its German cargo departures to Frankfurt airport. All... Jet Airways to open Mumbai-Dhaka route The Indian carrier Jet Airways will launch a daily, direct service on the Mumbai (India)-Dhaka (Bangladesh)-Mumbai route deploying a state-of-the-art Boeing B737-800 on 15 Sep... Heavy-duty crane operating in port of Wismar The port of Wismar (Germany) in the Baltic Sea has invested in a Liebherr mobile harbour crane capable of lifting 104 t. The decision was taken in view of increasing interest in th... New MASKargo service to Japan Senai Airport Terminal Services (SATS), headquartered in Johor Bahru (Malaysia), has inked an agreement with the Malaysian airline MASkargo for weekly direct B747-400F ca... Vienna airport with less freight Austria's Vienna airport handled 134,000 t of cargo from January to July this year. This was 14% less than in the same months in 2008. The figure includes both flown and truck... Quo vadis BMI The German airline Lufthansa is still officially examining all options with respect to the British carrier bmi, including its integration or a total or partial sale. The German dai...

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Beluga ships use Northeast Passage "Pirate swap" hostages return home EC's Med plan

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Austal books A$75 'million water taxi order

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Disney Cruise Line plans Alaska cruises from Vancouver Port of Coos Bay announces staff moves Hanjin nets official approval to repair foreign ships at yard Port of Olympia reissues NorthPoint request for Proposals Naming ceremony held for new NLG vessels

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
EU shipyards call for subsidies Cesa claims Brussels support and wants 'active stimulus for demand in markets which are in need of new vessels, such as the replacement of ageing vessels in European waters' Atlantic box collapse clouds slowdown in Asia-Europe slump ELAA data show eastbound north Atlantic volumes plunged 43% in second quarter. ESPO chief warns against German aid for ports Secretary general urges Brussels to rule on the legality of proposals for financial support to help hard-hit terminal operators at Hamburg and Bremen. Hanjin Heavy considers private sale for boxship trio Shipyard may sell three 6,500 teu newbuildings privately after rumours of derisory bids at public auction Seacor tables $300m US Shipping bid NYSE-listed company reveals hand in battle for Jones Act operator.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Pirates free bulker and crew SOMALI pirates reportedly freed a Greek-operated bulker and its crew today after receiving a $2M ransom Bunker, crude prices diverge SPOT PRICES of fuel oil and crude are deviating beyond their historical relationship, McQuilling Services has cautioned Huge Venezuela gas pool found A NATURAL gas field off Venezuela is among the biggest in the world, REPSOL YPF confirmed today to Fairplay US-China tyre row accelerates A DISPUTE that could grow into a major trans-Pacific trade fallout has erupted between China and the US Shell takes Gorgon plunge ROYAL Dutch Shell decided today to invest in the huge Gorgon LNG project, which paves the way to develop one of the world's largest natural gas developments Windstar owner to restructure WINDSTAR Cruises owner Ambassadors International has disclosed a restructuring plan to slash outstanding debt by up to $70.5M US box forecast bumped a bit PEAK-season box imports have slightly boosted a key second-half forecast for liner operators calling on major US ports

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Trans-Pacific Carriers to Raise Bunker Charges Port Authority Aviation Director William R. DeCota Dies Diesel Falls 1.3 Cents to $2.634 Amerijet Cargo Pilots Approve Contract Teamsters Launch FedEx Canada Campaign Freight Coalition Wants Transport Bill Soon Hirschhorn to Head Bureau of Industry and Security CMA CGM, Maersk Combine Latin America Services JAL to Pull Three London Freighter Flights Global Agencies Warn of Protectionism China Files Complaint against U.S. Tire Tariff Asia-Europe Box Traffic Drops Less Sharply Con-way Truckload Launches Regional Service Air France-KLM to Restructure MISC Berhad to Upgrade Halal Service Boeing, Damco to Develop Technology NOL Revenue Plummets on Lower Volume

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
In crisis The past month has seen a spate of interim results issued by the ocean carriers and it seems the red ink is getting deeper by the day. And while the losses mount and the drive of companies to secure fresh capital from their shareholders, help from Government and/or dispose of assets in a bid to survive increase, the forecasts get no better. Indeed most analysts covering the liner shipping market do not expect to see a recovery before the end of Q2 10, at the earliest Hutchison's PARIS for Hamburg Sud in the UK Laid up containerships up the up US freight volumes show signs of life Bruges the host for marine underwriters' annual conference Lehmann anniversary halts stocks

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Helix selling out Houston offshore player selling remaining stake in dive support and pipelay vessel owner Cal Dive International. Lakes fleet suffers August cargoes down 40% for US-flag bulk carriers operating in the Great Lakes. SPP newbuild sold Undisclosed US player has reportedly picked up a 50,000-dwt chemical tanker resale. Ore imports down After a series of record months, iron ore imports to China fall by 14% to a six-month low. Greek ship freed Ransom of $2m said to have been paid for release of bulker Irene EM and crew off Somalia. Drillships sought Of the 28 Brazilian-built drilling units in a recently approved tender, at least seven will be drillships built at a single yard. Offshore debut Sovcomflot snaps up its first PSV in a deal with Swire Pacific Offshore. Rem relegated Age Remoy led offshore owner will drop to the Oslo Axess when split is completed this week. Vows to return. Tax tonic Appeal court supports ruling to exempt Russia's Sevmash shipyard from some of big back-tax claim. Pirates flee Armed men abandon attack on Solar Japan tanker off Malaysia after ship's alarm system sounds. Ferry late Viking Line could cancel contract for 1,500-passenger ship in Spain due to delays. Mighty lucky Vietnamese bulker Vinalines Mighty escapes unscathed after listing outside Paradip port. Ultragas swoops Chilean owner grabs MR resales for around $33m at STX, brokers say. Getting easier? Maersk Line's financial chief says ships are full on some routes, making rate rises more achievable. Build Brazilian Vale under fire from Brazilian president da Silva to order ships at compatriot yards. Shreyas scraps Indian shipowner disposes of ageing container vessel for just under $1m. Scrap hangover Demolition market suffering after-effects of buying binge as prices fall. Ship plundered Pair of landlubbers loot Pirates of the Caribbean vessel at Scottish port making off with cash and giant flag. Passage complete Beluga Shipping claims first for western owner as fabled Northeast Passage navigated by two cargoships. Propeller problem Stolt tanker suffered extensive damage after it unexpectedly went astern and hit dock at Antwerp. Shun Tak surges Stanley Ho-led Hong Kong ferry owner sees profit boom on disposal gain and cost cuts. OOCL scraps Liner giant continues clearout of older tonnage with $4m disposal of 22-year-old vessel. Crewman rescued "Pale and weak" crewmember with chest pains taken from American Steamship bulker off US. Butuan ban Gothong ferry's safety certificate suspended after engine fails during voyage from Cebu. Bond bid MISC aiming to sell up to MYR 1bn in Islamic notes as fundraising continues. Brightoil buys Chinese bunker player linked to purchase of two cancelled MR tankers at South Korea's SLS. NYK hikes Japanese giant pushes up Asia-to-US rates as capacity cut, further hikes likely. Alaska bound Disney Cruise Lines set to offer first ever departures from Vancouver from the summer of 2011. Austal wins order Aussie fast ferry builder clinches third order in 2009 with four ship deal from Trinidad and Tobago. Backlog shrinks A lack of new orders has seen Japan's newbuilding orderbook decline nearly 18% in ten months. Hanjin selling Korean owner considers terminal and container sales to raise funds in downturn. Crewman named San Francisco medical examiner says 40-year-old Huang Chin-Fu of Taiwan died in fall from Evergreen boxship.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Maersk, CMA CGM merge South America/Caribbean loops Lidinsky will become FMC chairman NOL says rates remain low Damco, Boeing in development pact Con-way Truckload starts regional service U.S. lakers see traffic plunge 40% in August U.S. tariff nails Chinese tire imports Long Beach weighs end to clean truck fee prepayment Ports America makes room for poultry exporter APM opens Africa/Mideast/India regional office

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Germans through Northeast passage Two German merchant vessels, Beluga Shipping's 12,744 DWT heavy lift carriers Beluga Fraternity and Beluga Foresight, both built in 2008, have managed to transit the Northeast Passage. They were loaded Arctic Sea still in Canary Islands According to the Russian foreign ministry, the Arctic sea is still in the Canary Islands off Las Palmas. The Russian investigators on board are still working on an investigation, which Danish government opens for new shipping aid Denmark might grant government aid to shipping companies in financial trouble. The two parties forming the Danish Government, Venstre and Konservative, have both signalled that they could be in favour Kanhave twice as expensive The building and inauguration of the ferry Kanhave have been much more costly for Nordic Ferry Services than expected. The shocking figures have been revealed in a report issued by

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Bunkering system passes test 'Industry changing event', says Buffalo Marine Services. North Europe sees double-digit price drops Smaller changes in south Europe on Monday. Bristol Harbor Group designs new barge Numerous modifications made to suit bunkering needs. Fall in revenue is accelerating Shipping line says volumes dropping in nearly all major trade lanes. Temporary LSFO supply in Romanian port HSFO supply expected to resume within two weeks. Two commercial ships complete North East Passage Route cuts 4,000 nautical miles from Asia/Europe voyage. New bunker jetty in operation New jetty will serve Auckland cruise and commercial market 'for years to come'. Cutting CO2 emissions will save ship operators 'billions of dollars' Technology company says bunker fuel savings are a 'cost benefit' of cutting GHG emissions. Asian bunker markets start the week soft Some of the steepest falls were reported from Tokyo Bay. Oil spill captain to face charges in November The captain of the Pacific Adventurer could be fined for Queensland's worst oil spill. Singapore August bunker sales drop 3% on year Sales down marginally month-on-month. Petrobras arm signs $47 million bunker tankers contract Construction of bunker tankers part of a $1.3-billion 10-vessel order. Storm forces suspension of bunker operations Hong Kong's bunker market will be disrupted 'for two to three days'. 'Name lending' a thing of the past Tight credit continues to squeeze the maritime industry, a Middle East bank says.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SAILING LIST

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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

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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