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BRIEFS

March 5, 2010

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*Shipping News* AP Moller-Maersk sees return to the black Danish shipping and oil group AP Moller-Maersk said that it would return to a 'modest' profit for 2010 after weak global trade knocked freight rates and dragged it to a deeper loss than expected for 2009. Finnish port strikes hit goods flow Finnish port workers went on strike yesterday, halting the flow of goods into and out of the country, the Transport Workers' Union said after talks with employers on a new wage deal failed.

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Maersk hits first annual loss since World War II - US$1.29 billion BIMCO asks that all high seas regulation to be UN controlled New World Alliance revamps Pacific Southwest Express Service CMA CGM to increase rate from US to the world March 15 DHL Supply Chain to invest US$46 million in Hong Kong MSC to receive the 14,000-TEU Savona on charter hire US taxes Chinese glossy magazine paper, exporters cry foul Hubei's trade value up 47.6pc in January Philippines NMC Container Lines makes Batangas first call Samudera posts loss of US$8.75 million in 2009 Western Scheldt dredging to upgrade Antwerp access begins Container train operators feel the pinch in India Sri Lankan rail profits from box trains after Tamil war ABC flies 1,275 pigs in 747 from Montreal to Vladivostok Changi Airport Group invests in Rome Airports Continental February load factor 77.7pc, increases 5.2pc

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Jindal Waterways reaffirms commitment to domestic multimodal trade US moves WTO against sops to textile exporters Rs 4.5 lakh cr. spent to import bullion for 9 years EU finds faults in seafood residue testing in India Maharashtra to develop 58 ports, jetties & shipyards on PPP basis Day Of The Dredger Dawns Group to study CEPA feasibility with Canada formed Pranab promises dramatic changes in tax administration ...calls for relook at export strategy DTC will not end sops to SEZs, assures Sharma Export promotion schemes drain Exchequer of Rs 44K crore Services rendered abroad come under tax axe if used in India IT firms may flock to SEZs for tax sops FinMin rules out MAT hike rollback Meeting on GST today

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MARCH 3, 2010
Geodis acquires Bertola in Italy The French service provider Geodis recently acquired the Italian firm Bertola, and became a leading multi-business-line service provider in Italy. Through this takeover, Geodi... Papp Italia is Dachser Food Logistics' new partner The international service provider Dachser started a partnership with Papp Italia srl in February. The pact covers refrigerated food logistics between Germany and Italy. Founded in... Logistics World Alliance banking on Redur The European contract logistics collaboration Logistics World Alliance (LWA) has won a new partner in the shape of the Spanish logistics service provider Redur. With retroactive ef... Bimco publishes Reflections for 2010 Bimco, the world's biggest private shipping organisation, has just published its Reflections for 2010. The compelling need to prevent shipping regulation becoming fragmented, ... NYK Group offers aid to victims of Chile earthquake The Japanese shipping group NYK will be providing donations and free ocean transport for relief supplies in response to the earthquake that occurred in Chile on 27 February. Shipme... MOL signs contract for long-term charters The Japanese shipping company MOL was recently awarded two long-term charters by an ExxonMobil affiliate and its co-venture partners in a Papua New Guinea LNG project. The cha... Gefco plumps for the railway to haul Dacia cars The French service provider Gefco has announced that it will use the railway to convey new Dacia cars from Pitesti (Romania) to Monfalcone (Italy). Rail Cargo Austria and... Germany: road and rail fight ideological battle There has been a slight shift of market shares from rail to road in Germany. This has triggered off discussions about truck traffic. According to provisional figures for 2009 the r... New chairman of the Berlin-Brandenburg logistics network The Berlin-Brandenburg logistics network (LNBB) recently elected a new chairman in the shape of Professor Herbert Sonntag. He is the vice-president of Wildau technical univers... VIII International Freight Forwarders' Day in Odessa, 31 May - 1 June The VIII International Freight Forwarders' Day will take place in Odessa (Ukraine) on 31 May and 1 June. The FFD is the annual international conference and event for professio... YRC lays off 200 people in February The US less-than-truckload service provider YRC Worldwide laid off about 200 workers in February. Reuters has reported that staff were made redundant at YRC's Overland Park headqua...

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MARCH 4, 2010
Novakovic to succeed Heebner at GD Marine Systems Austal USA to be prime contractor in next LCS bid Submarine suppliers hit The Hill Terror threat to Malacca Strait tankers STX Europe to build new Brazil yard

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MARCH 4, 2010
New deal keeps Horizon calling at Port of Tacoma Boeing 777 freighters go to Southern Air Holdings Crowley expanding with move to new warehouse Everett Port Commission changing meeting times The New World Alliance changing PSX service

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MARCH 4, 2010
Maersk predicts return to profit in 2010 Group cautiously optimistic after reporting $1bn loss for 2009 Maersk orders extra $1bn of cuts Maersk Tankers swings to $255m loss Operator hit by historically low charter rates and plunging secondhand values Teekay raises $160m by selling three Company sells tankers to Teekay LNG Partners Teekay Tankers eyes spot market gains Company leaves 45% of fleet days exposed to spot market as it reports jump in profit STX Europe earmarks $100m for new Brazil yard STX Norway Offshore to invest over next three years to build new yard at Fortaleza

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MARCH 4, 2010
OSG launches share sale TANKER giant Overseas Shipholding Group will sell 3.5M shares to generate funds that may be used to pay down debt APM has $600M ghost fleet DEMARK'S AP M'ller-Maersk has $600M worth of LNG carriers lying idle as it reels from its $1Bn 2009 losses, the group confirmed to Fairplay today Malacca terrorist strike feared SINGAPORE has sounded an alert that terrorists are feared to be planning an attack on tankers plying the Malacca Strait NGO: toxic ship to be scrapped A GREEN group has told Fairplay that the controversial LNG carrier Margaret Hill will be scrapped after it was sold today $1Bn in losses hit APM shares APM SHARES traded sharply lower at lunchtime today but recovered from the session's low after the group posted huge losses for 2009, the first in its 105-year history

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MARCH 4, 2010
New World Alliance Expands Pacific Southwest Service LTL Industry Shrinks 24.4 Percent Bill Introduced to Kill NAFTA Big LTL Carriers Getting Smaller YRC Worldwide Market Share Slips American Railcar Boosts Profit as Sales Fall Factory Orders Climbed in January Maersk to Run Biodiesel Test Cal Maritime Offers Firearms Training Bentley Honored in Maryland Volga-Dnepr Launches Logistics Service House Amends HIRE Act to Pay for Jobs LaHood Promises Comprehensive Transportation Bill Construction Machinery Exports Slid 38 Percent Finnish Dockworkers Strike Container Traffic Stops at Indian Port Heavy Lift Operator Smit Stayed Profitable in 2009 A.P. Moller-Maersk Plunges into Red

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MARCH 4, 2010
Soothing troubled waters Maersk Line racked by USD2.1 billion loss Chile port capacity recovering DSV reports mixed results New World Alliance adds boxship to transpac service

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MARCH 4, 2010
Teekay still in red Top tanker owner prioritises cost saving, debt reduction and improved profitability. Spot security Bjorn Moller in optimistic mood as he promises shareholders full spot market earnings will feed through to dividends. Shuttle pain Teekay Offshore Partners back in the black but shuttle tanker revenue was lower than expected. STX's yard splash Europe's largest shipbuilder to invest $100m in new Brazilian shipyard alongside partner PJMR. Less for Saevik Havila boss Njal Saevik took a pay cut in 2009 as offshore market deteriorated. Box bids Eight groups in the hunt to develop new INR 6bn terminal at JNPT in India. Finnish shut-down Port workers walk out after talks on new collective labour agreement break down. Teekay sells trio Offshoot Teekay LNG returns to profit and takes suezmax pair and handymax from parent in $160m deal. Fresh start Tragedy-hit Philippines ferry group Sulpicio Lines renamed following Princess of the Stars disaster. Eagle shifts A JP Morgan analyst maintains his rating for Eagle Bulk Shipping but re-evaluates certain estimates as the bulker owner changes charter focus. Engineers burned Two Maersk crew splashed with hot oil after stuffing rag in pipe, the third in series of similar incidents on the owner's ships in two years. Greek detention A Piraeus-based shipping company may face charges in a "magic pipe" case after a bulker was detained by the USCG. Off to Rio Trans Viking anchor handler signed up for a four-month stint off Brazil at a rumoured $30,000 per day. Malacca threat Tankers set to be target of terrorist campaign in Asian strategic waterway, say Singapore authorities. Black ink not buys Nils Andersen says AP Moller-Maersk has placed a 2010 profit ahead of distressed buys on its priority list. Statoil stinger North Sea market rocked by talk Helge Lund-led oil company will not be fixing anchor handlers for rig moves this month. TNWA adds one Capacity-cutting trend reversed as boxship group deploys extra vessel from US to Thailand. Finnlines loses Court agrees with pension fund that Finnish ro-ro owner's dividend pay-out should have been EUR 17m higher in 2008. Diamond deal South African mining ship to go under the auctioneer's hammer in Namibia. Master summoned Investigation into smash and spill in Texas will see Eagle Otome captain and crew testify at USCG hearing. Horizon ship stalls Smoke causes crew to shut down engines on Chuck Raymond-led Horizon ship which heads to US for repairs. SIN revamped Ten years on from Clarksons' original SIN a slicker "wickeder" version is unveiled. Osprey lighter French navy begins removing cargo from grounded Eitzen Chemical tanker on Pacific atoll. Smit stagnant Dutch tug and salvage company sees profits largely unchanged from a year ago as revenue falls. Bonds for STXPO South Korean shipowner set to raise a further KRW200bn from investors with three year bond. Chemoil crashes Singapore-based bunker supplier sees fourth quarter profits down by over 75% year-on-year. Brawl on the Wall DHT's largest shareholder MMI lashes management and board over axed dividends and 'opaque' strategy. Bunker boost Philippines ro-ro owner Aboitiz comes through a year marred by tragedy to post higher profit as fuel bills fall. Maersk mauled AP Moller-Maersk posts worse than expected full-year loss as red ink from its container line passes $2bn. Diamond bags trio US drilling company ties up two semi-submersibles and a drillship to Brazilian oil giant Petrobras. Ferry sinks Passengers and crew leap from burning ship off Philippines, but all rescued by fishing boats.

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MARCH 4, 2010
Maersk: $1 billion loss in 2009 PIL to start own transpacific service NWA lines add Laem Chabang to PSX loop AA Cargo modernizes JFK terminal Laying down markers for transport reform FHWA wants to halve project delivery times Agility tabs Hickler for Asia-Pacific role Congress asked to repeal Cuban trademarks law Carriers update on Chilean terminals Eight bids for JNPT terminal Trieste port mandates low sulfur fuel

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MARCH 4, 2010
Maersk posts historic loss A P Møller-Mærsk reports a full-year loss for the first time since World War II. The loss is due to a combination of a a weak container market Port strike costly for Finland The stevedores of Finnish Transport Workers' Union, AKT, went on strike on March 4, 2010, halting most of the cargo handling in Finnish ports. Even if the ferry traffic and Heavy fines for those that do not comply with sulphur limit Vessels that call at the port of Trieste and have fuel with too high sulphur content, risk fines of up to EUR 150,000. The port's new regulations came into force Danish icebreaker service a step closer to termination The Danish governmental icebreaker service has come another step closer to termination. According to the Association of Danish Ports, the country's ports do not need the DKK 30 million annual

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MARCH 4, 2010
Owner and master fined for 'voluntary pollution' Correctional court of Brest imposes $1.4 million. IFO bunker prices weaker in Rotterdam Prices in southern Europe on the rise. Hearing on biggest Texas spill in 15 years Testimonies will lead to recommendations to improve vessel safety. Fujairah bunker market stable Durban prices firming. Maersk Line posts losses of $1.9 billion Reduced fuel consumption helps cut operating costs. Bunker tanker seized by pirates International Bunkering says vessel was on its way to join delivery fleet in Jeddah. Fuel oil futures contract sees 'moderate volumes' SGX reports volumes of between of 1,000 and 4,800 mt a day. IFO prices firm, distillates weaken Demand 'weak' in Singapore. Singapore residual fuel stocks at 13-week high Middle distillate stocks fall in the week ended March 3. Andatee profits surge in 2009 Domestic Chinese bunker supplier posts net income of $6.4 million last year. Bunkering in Taiwan 'unrattled' by earthquake Erthquake struck inland; ports not affected. Seychelles supplier starts offshore bunker deliveries New double-hull 'green' coastal tanker offers bunker services offshore the island-state.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

They will have a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and will be delivered in 2032

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

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

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

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

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