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BRIEFS

March 1, 2010

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*Shipping News* Oversupply of vessels set to hurt recovery: Moody's An oversupply of vessels may obstruct a recovery of the shipping industry, putting pressure on freight rates, Moody's Investors Service said in a recent report. Somali pirates release S'porean ship for cash Somali pirates freed a Singaporean-flagged chemical tanker after a ransom was delivered by parachute last week, a spokesman for the European Union Naval Force said, as an expert warned pirate activity was likely to spike in coming weeks.

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CMA CGM hikes Europe, Asia, Mideast, Oz rates, adds surcharges China's January trade value up 44.4pc year on year Shanghai Shipping Exchange: China box rate up 17pc in 2010 CTSA increases April bunker surcharges, lowers CAF MSC hikes rate on North America to Europe/Med containers NYK Logistics, Yusen Air & Sea to integrate businesses TA Asia Logistics ups capacity on Singapore-Indonesia run Independent truckers lose opening skirmish in LA court room Hamburg Sud buys 3,000 reefer boxes from Carrier Corp FMC saves US NVOCCs money by dropping rate publishing rule Fears rise over whether airlines can cope with 100pc screening Southern Air to buy old 747s, 777Fs while price is right ABX B762 San Francisco fire due to design, wiring flaws

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010
MSC expands fleet The Geneva (Switzerland)-based carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will expand its fleet of container vessels within the next three years. According to Pasquale Formisano,... CMA CGM: tough negotiations with South Korean shipyards proceed The French shipping company CMA CGM is engaged in tough negotiations with South Korean shipyards to delay or cancel orders it placed in 2007 for some 30 new ships. However, CMA CGM... Mystery HDS Lines takes over box business from banned IRISL The Iranian flag-carrier Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), which has been impeded by US and British bans, has transferred its container operations to a new and hithe... APM Terminals makes important step forward in safety performance APM Terminals' head of health, safety security and environment (HSSE), Henrik Kristensen, outlined his company's safety culture implementation and approach while addressing the 2nd... Dutch logistics group Rotra BV scoops up Gillemot in Belgium Rotra BV, a medium-sized owner managed Dutch logistics company, is taking over its long-standing Belgian cooperation partner Gillemot and its 125 employees on 31 March. The price o... In Time awarded major contract by car supplier TRW In Time Express Logistik GmbH, a German provider of time-critical door-to-door and express delivery services, has been mandated by the international car supplier TRW to bundle logi... De Rijke Logistics receives AEO certificate The Dutch logistics service provider De Rijke Logistics was recently presented with its AEO certificate by the Dutch Customs Authorities. De Rijke Logistics can officially cal... Philippe Gilbert appointed executive VP of Geodis Wilson The French service provider Geodis Wilson has appointed Philippe Gilbert as executive vice-president of its freight management division. Peter Nevhagen, who spearheaded this s... VTG reports an almost stable business year The European wagon lessor and rail logistics company VTG has presented its provisional results for business year 2009. Group turnover rose to EUR 581.5 million, a 4.5% increase vis... Jet Airways: new Mumbai-Johannesburg connection The Indian carrier Jet Airways is launching a new daily non-stop service between its hub Mumbai and the South African economic centre Johannesburg. From 15 April on, Jet Airways, w... Iberia to resume Madrid-Washington DC service The Spanish flag carrier Iberia will resume its service between Madrid and Washington DC (USA) on 29 March, thus restoring one of its five US destinations. The carrier will operate... Hainan Airlines to launch direct flights between Brussels and Shanghai The private Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines is to launch a thrice-weekly service between the Belgian capital Brussels and the Chinese industrial metropolis Shanghai on 28 May. The ... Giant AN225 joins Haiti relief effort An Antonov AN225 ' the world's largest freighter aircraft ' has joined the Haiti relief effort. The equipment is carrying urgently-needed heavy earthmoving equipment on behalf of t...

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Two GD shipyards awarded Navy contracts Fincantieri hosts double event for Oceania Cruises Cummings "deeply, deeply concerned" by Coast Guard cuts First Tier II compliant MAN Diesel set for delivery

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Coast Guard rescues crew from sinking barge BAR FLY Shipping lines to test bubble lubrication scheme Merchant Marine Academy looking for new superintendent Rail freight traffic count makes gains during week NASSCO makes delivery of latest T-AKE vessel

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
TCC set to launch inaugural service The Containership Company confirms first sailing from China for LA-Long Beach on May 2 Ship Finance converts boxships to bulkers John Fredriksen company also unveils $675m syndicated loan refinancing NewLead hit by tanker rates and restructuring costs Company posts net loss of $39.9m in fourth quarter of 2009 Rebel states back Brussels emission plan Governments withdraw opposition to united stand on greenhouse gas emissions

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Strike stymies French ports TRADE at container terminals across France was halted Friday after the CGT union launched 24-hour strike to protest worker treatment at St. Nazaire-Nantes Tankers frozen off Maine HIGH WINDS and heavy swells are keeping three crude tankers from docking for a second day in Portland, Maine NewLead in transition mode NEWLEAD Holdings, successor to Aries Maritime Transport, narrowed its quarterly losses today as its difficult transformation continues HK's January exports rocket EXPORTS from Hong Kong grew at the strongest pace in four years in January, evidence that global economies are mending, IHS Global Insight reported today Taiwan LNG imports rise 90% TAIWAN, Asia's third-largest importer of LNG, has increased LNG imports by 90% in January, compared with that month of 2009, IHS Global Insight reported today

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Congressman, Highway Groups Decry DOT Budget Crisis Bunning Pay-Go Stance Triggers DOT Crisis Oberstar Takes Shutdown as Incentive IBM to Deploy Traffic Congestion Technology CMA CGM to Hike Rates on Major Lanes Major DOT Programs Face Shutdown Stricken Ohio River Lock to Reopen Nippon Yusen to Merge NYK Logistics, YAS JAL Lost $2 Billion in Nine Months Video: Republican Calls on Obama to Back Fuel Tax Hike DHL Launches Direct U.S. to Korea LCL Service Wal-Mart Sets New Sustainability Mandates Asia Air Freight Soars 33 Percent APM Terminals Cut Emissions 8 Percent Federal Highway Programs Poised to Lapse FMCSA Readies Driver Screening Program CMA CGM Won't Get State Bailout GDP Revised Upward to 5.9 Percent Clean-Truck Plan Goes to Trial Fitch Gives New YRC Bonds Low Rating Lawmaker Calls for Nationwide Mileage Tax Test Napolitano Clashes with Security Panel Rail Traffic Improves After Storms

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Intra-Asia the panacea for carriers? With many ocean carriers' fiscal performance showing a marked improvement in the final quarter of the annus horribilis that was 2009, there is a growing perception that the worst is over for the container industry. Containership Company comes to life UK government's ports policy: 'not fit for purpose' BG Freight to start new service between Rotterdam, France and Ireland Hong Kong expects 5% growth Tropical holds up despite the storm

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
SFI to refinance John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International working to refinance $675m syndicated loan. Wind of change Yards urge support from Brussels to build ships to drive installation of offshore wind farms. SFI soars John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International reports profits boosted by the sale of a suezmax tanker. Contracts switch John-Fredriksen's Ship Finance International converts boxship contracts into orders for seven bulkers. Fire fiasco Hong Kong accident report reveals how crewman died after being ordered back on to burning tanker from drifting lifeboat. Eidsiva posts loss Oslo-listed car carrier and ro-ro owner posts wider NOK 61.8m loss as impairment charges combine with the bite of charter rate cuts. Surprise rise Analysts mystified by Jinhui share rally amid talk bonus payments led it to miss fourth quarter forecasts. Big John's pay day Norwegian shipowner John Fredriksen will collect over $250m in dividend payments with the help of Frontline's bumper payout. Management cuts Frontline will not be ditching V.Ships and Thome completely despite setting up its own shipmanagement arm, CEO says. It's quotes time Morten Arntzen gives shipping a health check-up and Dmitry Skarga reveals himself as quite the Valentine. Costa horror Three crew killed and four other people hospitalised after Costa Crociere vessel slams into pier in Egypt. New5 in Numb3rs Bocimar grabs huge discount on three bulkers after switching order for a second time while Grand China Shipping snaps up Euronav VLCC. Modec grabs cash Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding contributes $90m as FPSO player turns to shareholders for $175m. MCA warning UK authorities to get tough on shipowners flouting rest regulations for crew. Trio under threat Future of Cecon's three offshore construction vessels in doubt after Davie Yards files for bankruptcy protection. Pramoni free Berlian Laju Tanker and 24 crew freed by pirates after two months of detention off Somalia. Costly quarter Greek bulker and tanker owner NewLead posts loss in the fourth quarter as costs push it into red. Third arrest Shipping Corp of Polynesia secretary Lord Dalgety is latest to face charges over sinking of Princess Ashika ferry. BLT ransom paid Pirates set to free Berlian Laju Tanker unit and 24 crew seized on New Year's Day as ransom delivered. Frontline lower John Fredriksen-controlled tanker giant sees fourth quarter profits drop on weaker tanker market. Tax tonic FPSO player SBM Offshore survives tough 2009 with bigger profit thanks to lower tax bill. Deep pockets John Fredriksen's Seadrill provides short-term finance to Scorpion Offshore to pay off rig debt. ITC steady Profit up a little at John Fredriksen's International Tankers Corp but VLCC rates down. Helping hand Taiwanese shipbuilder wins another government-backed order in the shape of a rescue vessel. Green off colour Slumping vessel values and lay-ups in weak banana markets send Green Reefers to larger loss. Golar LNG rises John Fredriksen company "considering strategic opportunities" as better financials boost bottom line. DryShips improves George Economou-led bulker and drillship manages to squeeze out a profit at the end of 2009. TMM tanks Mexico City-based tanker and offshore vessel owner Grupo TMM posts a loss in 2009 but reports a gain in annual operating income. Search over In incident featured in this week's "Casualty file", search for crew member who fell from the Japanese-controlled Pacific Venus comes up empty. Bad bugs Russia quarantines three bulkers at Vostochny after tests find Chinese weevil beetles in food stores. Davie files Canadian yard seeks court protection as it admits offshore shipbuilding was harder than it thought. Seadrill stronger Fredriksen-controlled offshore driller sees improved numbers in fourth quarter, raises dividend 10% Jinhui triples Ship sales plus lower costs help to boost fourth quarter profits at Oslo-listed bulker operator. Yangzijiang jumps Chinese shipbuilder sees profits jump substantially on increased number of ships under construction.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Containership Company launches in April Congressmen want more funds for Coast Guard Rebound in containership demand? Railroads offer joint intermodal program D.W. Morgan adds trucking in Shanghai COAC questions ISF statute of limitations White House leads supply chain security review DHL starts U.S./Busan LCL services North Carolina sells port bonds

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Kockums signs submarine deal Kockums AB has signed a deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), concerning the general construction of the next generation of sub-marines. Apple had shipowner ambition ' accused of greed Sinking ship values have attracted investors to the liner industry. To very attractive prices, they can acquire assets that long-term will rise in value. The problem is that they Mate sentenced for manslaughter A mate on a Class V passenger vessel has been sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for manslaughter. After a cruise on the river Thames in London a man fell between Rolls-Royce wants all of Odim Rolls-Royce has made an offer to buy all outstanding shares in the Norwegian marine technology company Odim. The British company, which already owns 33 per cent of Odim since

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Bunkers trade in narrow range Prices mostly steady for the week, falling near end. Lack of direction to markets as week ends Prices diverging through the course of the trading day. Prices weakening in Europe NYMEX shows gains of more than $1 in early trading. Fujairah prices soften as week closes 180 cSt material remains 'tight' in Durban. Maersk Line pulls out of Taiwanese hub port Observers say container shipping line's decision is new blow to Kaohsiung. IMO chief: 20% cut in ship emissions possible from 2012 Slow steaming and efficiency rules for new vessels will be discussed this year, IMO to fight for its role as regulator. Frontline predicts better year ahead Profits down by 85% but changing trading patterns and rising oil demand are 'positive' indicators. Shipping industry 'unlikely to deteriorate further' Box shipping segment, however, will continue to 'under-perform' throughout 2010, says Moody's. Singapore 380 cSt at two-week low Bunker prices at other key Asian ports also softened. Intertek opens new test lab in Thailand 'State-of-the-art' laboratory provides testing of marine oil, refined products, crude oil among others. Glencore launches unconditional cash offer for Chemoil shares Following the completion of acquisition of majority stake in Chemoil from the Chandran family. Chinese bunker supplier acquires tank farm To store fuel oil for domestic market. WFS reports record full-year profit But profit from bunker sales slumped 30% in Q4 and were down 17% year-on-year.

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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

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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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