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BRIEFS

August 1, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic index falls to lowest level in three months A prolonged coal strike by workers in South Africa, one of the world's top five coal exporters and a key supplier to Atlantic and Pacific markets, could have a negative impact on the dry freight market, adding to the growing surplus of vessels and hitting trade volumes, brokers said. Shipping lines may face losses in peak season Plunging rates for chartering container vessels that carry sneakers, furniture, and flatscreen TVs may signal a US consumer slowdown and losses for shipping lines in what is traditionally their busiest time of the year. EU told to back off on emissions standards for ships The European Union (EU) should avoid pursuing its own market measures targeting shipping and allow the United Nations' maritime agency to tackle combating greenhouse gas emissions, the ship industry has told the EU.

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CSCL profit warning for first half - blames euro debt, rates and quake MOL makes quarterly loss of US$103 million, sales off 12pc to $4.48 billion NYK Line makes US$91.68 million loss, sales off 11.3pc to $5.74 billion 'K' Line makes quarterly loss of US$48 million, sales up 8pc to $13 billion Hainan PO now has third biggest container capacity among Chinese carriers Chongqing-Shanghai direct Yangtze container shipping service launched Horizon Lines loses US$7 million in Q2 but revenue rises 5.5pc China accelerates port service integration to prevent competitive overlap Australia's Goodman opens logistics base in Kunshan to rival Kerry DB Schenker runs first big euro freight train through Channel to London Canadian National profit up 8pc to US$611 million despite bad weather Canadian Pacific Railway blames 233pc quarterly loss on bad weather Air China posts cargo volume increase of 4.7pc to 94,000 tonnes in June Korean Air quarterly revenue up, but profit down after 2010 record high IATA chief Tony Tyler says June world air freight remains in the doldrums Airport builders laid off as US Congress refuses to vote on money bill

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K Line in new direct service between Far East & Subcontinent London P&I Club posts record free reserves to consolidate financial strength Oil tanker glut falls, so does rental income OOCL ranked first for its comprehensive schedule tools SCI refutes assumptions on transhipment delays affecting ICTT biz Ships to have armed guards for combating pirates: Vasan Clove re-exports go past 700 tonnes for once Iran cuts oil exports to India by 90,000 bpd Ennore, JN Port to raise Rs. 2,000 cr. for dredging V. O. Chidambaranar Port Trust takes key step towards 2nd box terminal DHL launches multi-client site in Maharashtra Plans to automate Rlys' output, rolling stock processes DEPB scheme restored on cotton, yarn Govt urged to hike sugar export quota Rs 2,000 cr. allocated to boost warehousing facilities Rs. soars to near 3-year high against $ Wheat exports row to be resolved soon: FM Adani Enterprises chosen 'Business Superbrand' WTO takes EU to task over trade barriers DHL predicts Africa energy boom Rainer Bechler is DHL Global Forwardings new head of industrial projects in Germany Totalplan PORTO shows its project cargo handling expertise

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JULY 29, 2011
CN invests in extended sidings in northern Ontario The Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced plans to construct two more extended sidings in its northern Ontario mainline this year, bringing its investments in seven ... USD 24 million grant for Keystone corridor in USA In North America, work can begin on closing the last three highway-rail grade crossings on the Keystone corridor with the signing of deal between the US department of transpor... New cabotage rule in Norway The Norwegian authorities have published a new guide to driving cabotage. A cabotage transport thus starts when the goods are loaded and ends when the goods are unloaded. The start... Robert Frei new partner at Stanton Chase Zurich Robert P. Frei has become a partner at Stanton Chase Zurich. He was with the Panalpina Group for 35 years and left at the end of June 2011 to help develop Stanton Chase Zurich's lo... Asiana B747F crashes An Asiana Cargo Boeing B747-400F was destroyed when it crashed into the sea off Jeju (South Korea), killing both pilots. According to the Korean transport ministry, the cargo fligh... TNT Express takes delivery of first B777F TNT Express has taken delivery of its first Boeing B777 freighter. This latest aircraft in the TNT family arrived at TNT's European hub in Liege (Belgium) at the weekend, after com... New CMA CGM rail shuttle between Zeebrugge and Duisburg The CMA CGM Group has reinforced its intermodal services with the introduction of a railway link connecting the port of Zeebrugge with Duisburg's trimodal hub. This fifth shuttle, ... Harwich welcomes "MPI Adventure" 29. Juli 2011 Harwich International Port was delighted to welcome the "MPI Adventure" on its maiden operational call to the port. In conjunction with the jack-up vessel "Seaworker... DSV achieves good result in H1/2011 The transport and logistics provider DSV, which is headquartered in Brøndby (Denmark), increased its turnover for the first six months of the current business year from DKK 20.41 b... Norbert Dentressangle records strong growth in turnover The French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle closed the first half of 2011 with a strong increase of 21.9% in turnover, from EUR 1.4 billion to EUR 1.706 billion.... C.H. Robinson profits increase in Q2 Third party logistics service provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide, based in Eden Prairie MN (USA), has reported a second quarter net profit of USD 111 million, 14% more than the USD 9...

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JULY 29, 2011
TransAtlantic takes delivery of ice class AHTS Economou orders LNG carriers at Daewoo Yangzijiang takes 60% stake in Singapore ship design firm

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JULY 29, 2011
New commanding officer for Corps' Seattle District Rail freight traffic totals head down during week Port of Coos Bay opens new paddlecraft launch Marcon brokers sale of two new sister tugs IMO makes amendments to MARPOL pollution rules

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JULY 29, 2011
Karnataka scandal adds to east coast India iron ore export problems Resignation of chief minister and naming of mines and steel mills in graft probe leaves market uncertain Asia-US box rates under pressure Freight rates for containerised cargo moving from Asia to the US remain under pressure although conditi0ns on other routes are showing some signs of improvement, with the South American and South Africa trades in particularly good shape Production volumes up at Vale but no mention of VLOC orders Second-quarter results report makes no reference to epic transportation investment Scanscot vessels up for auction in Singapore Seized general cargo ships of insolvent owner are sold off by banks Capesize rates set for a fall as Atlantic cargo dries up Capesize rates did well to just stagnate this week with few fixtures and signs that the European holiday season may be reducing activity in the Atlantic A ship is no place for armed security 'cowboys' SAMI is helping shipowners navigate the uncharted waters of screening out questionable security providers Horizon Lines slips from profit to loss Transpacific start-up costs hit carrier's second-quarter figures VLCC rates on benchmark Middle East route close to 'bunkers only' Owners subsidise oil companies as Baltic Exchange route to Asia closes at $226 a day CSCL warns shareholders to expect a first half loss Statement blames liner overcapacity and economic uncertainty CSAV and CMA CGM in vessel sharing deal for Asia to West Africa service New Discovery service to deploy 10 vessels European-sized freight train makes a historic connection DB Schenker Rail links High Speed 1 route to the higher-capacity trains used across the Continent Women steer course through uncharted waters Durban trio make history as marine pilots The difference between life and death We must constantly make every effort to veneer the 'safety culture' upon the seafaring psyche, which seems to be unaffected by the number of workplace accidents Rubber-tyre gantry cranes delivered to APM Terminals Apapa Deepest draft container terminal in Nigeria also clears up scanning area congestion Is Seafrance bid the end of the Channel rates war? Operators DFDS and Louis Dreyfus hope that swapping receivership for joint venture could finally bring an end to scrappy competition and excess capacity Exclusive: Sovcomflot chief turns bear on tanker industry Investment to switch from crude and products carriers to offshore oil and LNG Nuclear bombs out The industry should welcome the demise of the US project to have every container passing over its docks and land borders scanned for radioactivity The summer of our discontent Japanese lines revise net income figures downwards, but are still hoping for the best Quarterly losses hit Japanese lines as they downgrade their 2011 estimates Impact of larger boxships on the Asia to Europe trades takes its toll on rates, line says Luka Bar posts first quarter loss Adriatic port operator down $180,500 Luka Koper crane drivers strike Negotiations with unions break down Earlier arrival of newbuildings a 'clear advantage' for Nordic American Timely arrival of suezmaxes from SHI Capital sees brighter product tanker future despite revenue dip 'Bargain' capesize bulker swoop accounts for higher second quarter profit Antarctic heavy fuel oil ban from August Only emergency vessels allowed to use or carry heavy fuel oils in protected waters Excel strikes covenant relaxation bargain with banks until end-2012 Dry bulk owner reports loss for 'more adverse' quarter Economou confirms $848m LNG debut Deal for four initial carriers of 159,800 cu m finally goes to Daewoo Polemis urges European climate chief to work with shipping on CO2 cuts ICS chairman says EU should refrain from regional action on emissions and co-operate with IMO on framing a global response Toll Group refinances Singapore debt to cut borrowing costs Single $830m syndicated facility is put in place as takeover of maritime forwarder Andree & Wilkerling is completed US drops radiation scanning portals Department of Homeland Security to use hand-held devices instead of $822,000 detectors at 1,400 ports and border points Vale production volumes up but no mention of orders for giant VLOCs Second-quarter results report makes no reference to epic transportation investment

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JULY 29, 2011
CPP profits rise on vessel buy EVANGELOS Marinakis-controlled Capital Product Partners announced today that net profits tripled in the second quarter after it made a significant gain from a vessel purchase Gulf prepares for storm OIL AND gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico stepped up offshore evacuations today as Tropical Storm Don gained strength Forwarders go on shipping spree in Europe TWO MAJOR freight forwarding and logistics groups from Asia Pacific this week have expanded their footprint in Europe Cautious Horizon's losses widen in 2Q11 HORIZON Lines said today it is making progress on debt refinancing but warned that there is "no assurance" its talks will succeed Pipavav returns to profits HIGHER box and bulk volumes helped APM Terminals-controlled Gujarat Pipavav Port return to profits in the quarter ended 30 June KG sector hit by insolvency GERMANY'S KG sector is showing more signs of weakness with the owner of a small multipurpose vessel filing for insolvency this week Finnlines hopeful despite fall FINNLINES expects improved full-year results despite a 2Q11 plagued by external factors Supramax rates gain SUPRAMAX rates have gained slightly in Asia this week as Indian iron ore exports increased and charterers sought tonnage to ballast from southern China to collect Indonesian coal Singapore Shipping profits rise SINGAPORE Shipping has posted a 122% rise in net profits, to $1.24M, for the first quarter of its financial year Mercator sees Supramax boost MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) told Fairplay today it expects Supramax earnings to rise, with the dearth of Indian iron ore exports causing China to import more ore from other countries Panamax weakness seen BROKERS told Fairplay today that the Panamax market is likely to remain weak until the end of summer a oversupply continues to hurt owners Vale profits on higher output BRAZILIAN mining giant Vale reported today that second-quarter net profits rose by 74% year on year to $6.45Bn Lisin replaces Sechin OLIGARCH Vladimir Lisin is replacing Russian Deputy Prime Minister Igor Sechin as board chairman of the government-run USC shipbuilding group NYK posts losses JAPAN's NYK Line has posted net losses of ¥7.15Bn ($92M) for the three months ended 30 June, reversing net profits of ¥23Bn a year earlier Losses but hope for d'Amico PRODUCT tanker companies are expected to defy near-term weakness as this year continues, according to d'Amico International

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JULY 29, 2011
Shippers Avoid Indian Port as Congestion Increases Many shippers are avoiding moving cargo through the Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva), as some face delays of up... Agriculture Groups Urge Free Trade Appoval More than 120 agriculture producer groups sent a letter Friday to President Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress urging adoption... ILA President Daggett Vows to Fight Automation, Work with ILWU (Video) Harold Daggett, new president of the International Longshoremen's Association, comments on automation, container weights, organizing and cooperation with the ILWU.... Group Fears Fuel Rules Will Drain Road Funds An accord between President Obama and carmakers to sharply boost automobile fuel efficiency will drain tens of billions of dollars... CMA CGM, CSAV Launch Asia-West Africa Service CMA CGM and Chilean carrier CSAV will jointly operate a direct container service between Asia and West Africa, starting early... Bill Authorizing Marad Calls for Short-Sea Research A new proposed U.S. Senate bill may help fill the gap in data needed to help marine highway advocates estimate... Intermodal Volume Falls From June to July Major railroads are seeing intermodal volume in July trail June peak levels by thousands of container and trailer hauls each... Horizon Lines Lost $7 Million in Second Quarter Horizon Lines lost $7 million in the second quarter compared to a $4.1 million profit in the same period a... Echo Global Revenue Surges to $151.5 Million A 56 percent increase in individual truck brokerage sales shot second quarter revenue at Echo Global Logistics 38 percent higher... USDA Waives Specialty Grains Inspections, Fees The U.S. Department of Agriculture is permanently waiving mandatory inspection and weighing of high-quality specialty grain exports, saving shippers $1.46... Amsterdam Schiphol Cargo Grows 5.2 Percent Amsterdam Schiphol Airport boosted freight volume 5.2 percent year-over-year in the first half of 2011, driven mainly by freighter traffic.... CRST Buys Specialized Transportation Truckload carrier CRST International expanded its capacity, revenue base and diversified its business by acquiring Specialized Transportation for an undisclosed... South Korean Port Container Traffic Up 10.3 Percent Container volumes through South Korean ports rose 10.5 percent to a record 10.5 million 20-foot equivalent container units in the... GATX Hikes Outlook on Rail Lease Strength Railcar leasing giant GATX raised its outlook for this year on continued signs of strength in the rail freight market... "K" Line Predicts Full-Year Operating Loss Japan's Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ("K" Line) expects to suffer a group operating loss of $64.10 million fiscal 2011, which began... Freight Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of July 25-29 Maersk Line announced a general rate increase on westbound cargo moving from India and Sri Lanka to West Africa,... Future Shock I met with a container line executive earlier this month and found him to be in a grumpy mood. Troubled... Mississippi River Turbines Generating Interest With the installation of a single turbine at a dock on the lower Mississippi River, a renewable energy company is... Pushing People Power Resins are the unchallenged king of the Houston container market, but there are millions of reasons that could change in... Mortgaged Future It's taken on faith in the shipping world that the volume of trade moving through ports, railyards and truck terminals... MOL Suffers $103 Million Loss Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) suffered a net loss of $103.17 million on a consolidated basis in the first quarter... NYK Line Posts $91.6 Million Loss Japan's Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) lost $91.68 million on a consolidated basis in the first quarter of fiscal... International Airlines Group Boosts Revenue International Airlines Group, the carrier formed by the merger of British Airways and Spain's Iberia, increased first half cargo revenues... Transport Corp. of India Profit Increases Transport Corporation of India, the country's largest integrated supply chain and logistics service provider, said Friday its net profit in..

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JULY 29, 2011
Japan's shipping trio see losses for Q1 2011/12 AAPA launches scheme to help US exporters reach out to more markets Danaos back in the black, but softening market a threat US debt ceiling vote postponed CSCL announces profit warning

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JULY 29, 2011
Chemoil clears the air Singapore-listed bunker player sheds light on 'inadequate explanation' of reduced profit. DRYS: 'not our order' Nasdaq-listed owner rejects reports of involvement in chief exeutive George Economou's $850m LNG debut. Hansson still hungry Nordic American Tankers CEO talks up devotion to dividends and expansion as suezmaxes hit the water ahead of schedule. IRISL: New legal challenge Annulment sought for EU's most recent act to banish the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines and related firms from legitimate shipping business. Bulker buy boosts CPP Cape play pushes Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Product Partners to profit as product tanker spot rates soar. Azuma builds up profit Japanese cement carrier owner looks for larger full-year haul after strong three month showing. Horizon nears breach Third-quarter covenant breach in the cards for US-listed liner group following tumultuous second quarter. Panama plots regas unit Floating storage and regasification vessel to be stationed near canal entrance. China grabs lion's share VLCC Middle East earnings caught between a rock and a hard place says broker. All Leisure sheds pleasure Cruise company All Leisure stays in the red plagued by social unrest in key market. Counting the cost of deals Brokers on the run, a free ransom and how to get your hands on a small piece of marine art for 44'. Mitsui slower to start Japanese shipyard sees first quarter profit fall away as new orders dwindle. Kawasaki kicks on in first Japanese shipbuilder sees profit pile up in the three months to the end of June. Bangladesh 'breakthrough' Supreme Court calls for report on ship scrapping shake-up as cash buyers await High Court import extension confirmation. George in LNG splash Greek magnate makes his second headline grabbing deal of the week with LNG newbuilding order in Korea.

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JULY 29, 2011
Strong growth reported Old Dominion 2nd quarter profits spikeOld Dominion Freight Line on Thursday said its second quarter net income grew 83.1 percent to $39.4 million, on revenue growth of 30.4 percent to $480.3 million. Hub increases 2nd quarter income 49%The Hub Grou... Washington Notebook Japan Big 3 suffer in April-June period Japan's big three container lines sustained collective operating losses of nearly $265 million in their fiscal first quarter ending June 30. "K" Line's containership business suffered a $96.9 million loss in its fiscal first quarter, compared to a... Horizon reports 2nd quarter loss Horizon Lines reported a $7 million loss from continuing operations in the second quarter compared to a $4.1 million profit in the same 2010 period. Revenue in the quarter ending June 26 was $307.5 million compared to $291.4 million in the year-ear... International Shipholding profit slips International Shipholding Corp. reported second quarter net profit of $2.8 million, compared to $9.6 million in the same 2010 period. Revenue for the quarter ending June 30 was $70 million compared to $85 million in the same 2010 period. Mobile-bas... Old Dominion 2nd quarter profits spike Old Dominion Freight Line on Thursday said its second quarter net income grew 83.1 percent to $39.4 million, on revenue growth of 30.4 percent to $480.3 million. For the first six months of 2011, revenue was $902.9 million, a 31.6 percent increase,... Hub increases 2nd quarter income 49% The Hub Group Inc. saw second quarter income increase 49 percent to $14.4 million on the strength of 12 percent growth in intermodal volume. Revenue increased 22 percent to $560 million, with intermodal revenue increasing 24 percent to $396 million... Pacer earnings up sharply Pacer International, said it had second quarter net profit of $4.2 million compared to $1.4 million in the same 2010 period. Revenue during the second quarter was $386.3 million compared to $401 million in the same 2010 period. "Given our year-to-d... GAO: U.S. military's supply chain 'high risk' A congressional watchdog agency called the U.S. military's supply chain management "high risk" due to its inefficient requirements forecasting and measures for asset visibility and materiel distribution. The Defense Department has one of the most ... Aljex names Hirschman president Tom Heine, chief executive officer of Aljex Software, said Joe Hirschman has been named president of the Middlesex, N.J-based provider of hosted software solutions for freight brokers, carriers and other transportation companies. Hirschman was vice...

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JULY 29, 2011
Week ends with mixed prices Crude futures settle lower on slower than expected economic growth. Antarctic heavy fuel oil ban begins August 1 All vessels trading in the Antarctic including passenger and cargo vessels must switch to other types of fuel. Ventrin closed for business on Monday The closure is due to a national holiday - Emancipation Day Rotterdam softer amid wide price range European markets mostly softer Friday after week of seesawing prices. Fuel costs help drive Japanese shipping companies into loss Mitsui OSK Lines, NYK Line and K-Line post April-June losses, compared with net profits in the same period last year. Fujairah dips after week of gains Overall prices up from a week ago even as crude prices fell. EU urged to drop plans for its own CO2 reduction measures IMO 'eminently capable' of delivering a global CO2 solution for shipping, says International Chamber of Shipping. EC declines to attack Gibraltar's bunker record Commission repeats that it has 'no evidence' of any breach of EU regulations. Hedge fund ups its share holdings in Aegean Rima Management LLC now has a 5.47% stake. External: Wired Bunkering Bunker prices falling as week ends Demand mixed in key Asian bunker ports on Friday. TEN plunges into the red on 'difficult freight market' A result of tanker oversupply and high bunker costs for spot vessels. Typhoon halts Hong Kong bunker deliveries Severe tropical storm signal number three hoisted at the port on Thursday night. Singapore fuel oil inventories hit four-week high In line with heavier Western inflows during the second half of July. Higher bunker prices lift Kirby's Q2 revenues 42% increase in bunker prices 'positively' impacted the revenues of its marine transportation unit.

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The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

PORTS

The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic

Bremen/Hamburg

Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in the port of Koper grew by +9.9%

Coper

Containerized cargo volumes continue to grow

ASSOCIATIONS

Paul Pathy elected BIMCO President

Copenhagen

He is the president and CEO of the Canadian Fednav

PORTS

The project to resection the western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro is about to start

Joy Taurus

It is not subject to the VIA procedure

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

SHIPPING

HMM closed the first quarter with a net profit growth of +52.5%

Seoul

The South Korean company's fleet transported 930,629 containers (+4.2%)

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Hapag-Lloyd's revenues increased by +18.6% and net profit by +49.6%.

Hamburg

The company's fleet transported 3.3 million containers (+8.8%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly earnings growth eases

Keelung/Taipei

The second company recorded a decline in profits

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, cruise traffic at GPH terminals increased by +30%

Istanbul

In the period, 1,568 ships (+53%) called at them

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -17.1%

Cairo

Growth of +16.4% in the value of transit rights paid by ships

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

PORTS

This morning the ceremony of laying the first stone of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Five years of work and an investment of 550 million euros are expected

SHIPYARDS

Russia to invest $6 billion over the next six years to develop shipbuilding

Fly

Over 1,600 Civilian Ships Planned to Be Built by 2036

TRADE

US, China agree to suspend tariffs for 90 days, cut by 115 percentage points

Beijing/Washington

They will drop to 30% and 10% respectively from the current 145% and 125%

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -2.6%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +8.9%

Ravenna

Increase in dry bulk, containerized and conventional cargo

PORTS

The port of Ancona closed the first quarter with a traffic of 2.1 million tons of goods (+4%)

Ancona

At the Ortona airport a decrease of -9% was recorded and at the Vasto airport a growth of +14%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, Costamare's revenues decreased by -6.1%

Monk

Costamare Bulkers Spin-Off Completed

PORTS

The western dock of the port of Gioia Tauro has become operational

Joy Taurus

Container ship "MSC Bridge" docks

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

SHIPPING

Maersk Group posts positive quarterly financial results

Copenhagen

Container volumes transported by the fleet remain stable. Traffic growth of +8.4% in port terminals

SHIPPING

European Commission approves Italy's request to reintroduce the International Registry

Brussels

It will be in force until the end of 2033

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo decreases and miscellaneous goods increase

Trieste

In the first quarter, a decrease of -4.3% was recorded. In Monfalcone, traffic increased by +54.9%

PORTS

In the first quarter, goods handled by the port of Venice increased by +4.3%

Venice

Solid bulk and containerized cargoes on the rise. Liquid bulk drops by -6.1%

SHIPPING

GNV orders four more ro-pax vessels from Guangzhou Shipyard International

Genoa

Deliveries of the 71,300 GRT units will begin in early 2028

PORTS

The agreement between the Region and the extraordinary commissioner gives the go-ahead to the construction of the Darsena Europa in the port of Livorno

Florence

Giani: work can finally start

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt support Ciane's activity in Genoa and Savona, which would be put in danger by Petromar's competition

Genoa

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will focus on combined transport on the North-South axis, focusing on high-volume connections

Zurich

SHIPPING

DFDS Quarterly Revenues Up 7.5% With Ekol Acquisition

Copenhagen

The volumes of goods transported by the fleet are stable. Passengers drop by -27.5%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

At the end of 2025, RAlpin will suspend the rolling highway rail service between Fribourg and Novara

Olten

The company denounces the numerous and unexpected restrictions on the railway network

PORTS

Terminal operator ICTSI closes a record first quarter

Manila

Historic peak in financial results and container freight volumes handled

SHIPPING

Premuda, management buy-out operation on the entire share capital of the company

Genoa

It was implemented with the strategic and financial support of Pillarstone

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of this year, ship transits through the Panama Canal increased by +35.9%

Panama

Ships carried 60.0 million tons of cargo (+40.1%)

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2025, maritime traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -7.5%

Ankara

A total of 9,351 ships passed through

PORTS

Tender for the expansion and technological modernization of Gate IV of the Port of Trieste

Trieste

It is related to the technical and economic feasibility design of the project

SHIPPING

Mediterranean Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides Comes Into Force Tomorrow

Brussels

Vessels will have to use fuel with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Reports Quarterly Net Loss of -$40.3 Million

Miami

In the first three months of this year, revenues fell by -2.9%

LOGISTICS

DSV Completes Acquisition of Schenker

Hedehouse

In the first three months of this year, the Danish logistics group's operating result increased by +17.5%

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the first quarter with very positive performance

Hamburg

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

SHIPPING

ONE closed fiscal year 2024 with net income of $4.2 billion (+336%)

Singapore

In the period the container fleet transported 3.1 million TEU (+2.3%)

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, the revenues of the Chinese shipping group COSCO grew by +20.1%

Shanghai

The fleet transported 6.5 million containers (+7.5%)

PORTS

In the last quarter of 2024, Eurokai port terminals handled over 3.2 million containers (+9.4%)

Hamburg

In Germany, traffic was 1.9 million TEU (+14.0%) and in Italy 443 thousand TEU (+7.9%)

SHIPPING

OOIL orders 14 new 18,500 teu containerships

Hong Kong

Dalian, Nantong shipyards win $3.1 billion contract

Orient Overseas (International) Limited (OOIL), the subsidiary of the Chinese shipping group COSCO Shipping Holdings that operates containerized maritime transport services with ...

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

PORTS

Chinese ports set new cargo throughput record for January-March quarter

Beijing

In the period, seaports handled 73.1 million containers (+8.3%)

PORTS

Passenger terminal completed at Rizzo dock in Messina port

Messina

Work begins on remodeling the seabed of the port of Reggio Calabria

Le Aziende informano

Il retrofit ibrido-elettrico di ABB guida i traghetti dei laghi italiani verso un futuro più sostenibile

LOGISTICS

UPS closed the first quarter with a net profit of 1.2 billion dollars (+6.6%)

Atlanta

Revenues down slightly following sale of Coyote Logistics

CRUISES

Second Large Cruise Ship Built in China Launched

Shanghai

It will join the Adora Cruises fleet at the end of 2026

PORTS

Uiltrasporti underlines the need to keep Italian ports under public control

Rome

SHIPPING

The liner shipping industry contributes substantially to the U.S. economy.

Washington

This is highlighted by an analysis carried out by S&P Global Market Intelligence on behalf of WSC and PMSA

PORTS

Toll worsens from explosion in Iranian port of Shahid Rajaee

Tehran

It caused 46 deaths and injured over 1,200 people

PORTS

Tender for concession of container terminal at Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk to be announced by mid-year

Kiev

The management will include the general cargo terminal

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä's first quarter is positive

Helsinki

New orders value growth slows

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics (CMA CGM group) will buy the Turkish Borusan Lojistik

INFRASTRUCTURE

ESPO: The EU Parliament's Budget Committee's request for more funding for transport, energy and infrastructure is welcome

Brussels

The importance of financing TEN-T networks to enable their adaptation for both military and civilian dual-use purposes was highlighted

PORTS

Solidarity contribution for the families of port workers who are victims of accidents at work

Rome

It was established by the National Bilateral Port Authority

INDUSTRY

Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore Division Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Neuilly-sur-Seine

New historical peak also for the classified fleet

PORTS

PSA reportedly considering selling its 20% stake in Hutchison Ports

Singapore

This is according to "Reuters", which had already floated this hypothesis at the end of 2022

CUSTOMS

Federagenti, Italy must give a sharp acceleration to the projects of ZES, free zones and Special Logistics Zones

Rome

Pessina: There is no space for reflections prey to bureaucracy

COMPANIES

RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level

Genoa

In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%

MEETINGS

The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

LOGISTICS

In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge

London

PORTS

Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal

The Spice

They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.

PORTS

In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)

Singapore

In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%

PORTS

Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa

Genoa

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady

Athens

Net profit down -23.5%

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter

Podgorica

Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa

Milan

Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded

PORTS

Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi

Yaounde

It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters

TRUCKING

Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company

Hamburg/Stuttgart

The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment

SHIPPING

Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal

Ismailia

15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons

LOGISTICS

The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational

Genoa/La Spezia

Regional councilor Piana made this known

LAW

Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger

Rome

Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders

Trieste

Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus

Rome

LOGISTICS

The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated

Tortona

The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.

TRADE

The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties

Genoa

Spediporto highlights it

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April

Keelung/Taipei

Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)

Bangkok

Revenues up +37.6%

PORTS

The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun

Ancona

Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline

Luxembourg

Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China

PORTS

Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna

Rome

The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber

SHIPPING

The decline in vehicle volumes transported by the Wallenius Wilhelmsen fleet continues

Lysaker

The first three months of 2025 were closed with revenues of 1.3 billion dollars (+3.4%)

PORTS

Shipping agents, customs agents and freight forwarders of La Spezia applaud Pisano's appointment

The Spice

For the presidency of the AdSP - they rejoice - "one of us" has been chosen

PORTS

MIT appoints Bruno Pisano as president of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

Rome

LOGISTICS

DHL Buys IDS Fulfillment

Westerville/Indianapolis

Strengthening the e-commerce segment

YACHTING

V.Ships created V.Yachts to provide its services to large yachts

London

It will be based in Monaco

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Mercitalia Rail transports scrap iron from Pomezia to steel mills in Northern Italy

Milan

SHIPPING

Finnlines revenues increased by +2.3% in the first quarter

Helsinki

The volumes transported by the fleet are increasing, with the exception of cars

PORTS

NYK to build third car terminal at Barcelona port

Barcelona

Work begins on the electrification of the MSC Crociere terminal

SAILING LIST

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	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

COMPANIES

The Verdane investment fund sells Danelec to the GTT group

Paris

Danish company develops technologies for digitalization of maritime transport

NEWS

Israeli forces attacked the port of Hodeyda

Jerusalem

IDF, measures taken to limit damage to ships

SHIPYARDS

Vard signs new contract with Dong Fang Offshore for OSCV vessel

Trieste

It will be delivered in the first quarter of 2028

MARITIME SERVICES

Collaboration protocol between the Federation of the Sea and WSense

Rome

Among the aims, to promote intelligent and sustainable management of marine resources

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

PORTS

The 2024 general financial statement of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been approved

Trieste

It records a general administrative surplus of almost 283 million euros

INDUSTRY

Accelleron Industries Announces Further Investments in Italy

Baden

The aim is to strengthen technological leadership in fuel injection systems for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector.

LOGISTICS

UAE's AD Ports continues to invest in Egypt

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Usufruct contract to develop and manage a logistics and industrial park near the port of Port Said

PORTS

The 2024 final budget of the Central Adriatic Sea Port System Authority has been approved

Ancona

Green light from the Management Committee

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RFI, tender awarded for maintenance and telecommunications enhancement works

Rome

Program worth approximately 180 million euros

PORTS

Contract signed assigning CMA CGM the management of the container terminal at the port of Latakia

Damascus

Investments of 230 million euros expected in the first four years

PORTS

Rizzo appointed extraordinary commissioner of the Strait Port System Authority

Messina

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues increased by +2.8% in the first three months of 2025

Bonn

Net profit of 830 million euros (+3.9%)

PORTS

Purchase of area for new cruise terminal in Marghera completed

Venice

It is expected to become operational in the 2028 cruise season.

AVIATION

CMA CGM Completes Acquisition of Air Belgium

Marseille/Mont-Saint-Guibert

Mazaudier: Strengthen our air capacity with immediate effect

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in Albanian ports decreased by -1.8%

Tirana

Passengers also decreasing (-1.6%)

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, 94.4 million tonnes of goods were transported on the Austrian rail network (+2.2%)

Vienna

31.8% of the total volume was achieved on routes longer than 300 kilometres

PORTS

The final budget and the annual report 2024 of the AdSP of Sardinia have been approved

Cagliari

Pilot project for the unified issuing of port access permits for haulers

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Interporto Padova's 2024 financial statements unanimously approved

Padua

Revenues up +7.3%

PORTS

Redevelopment works underway at the agri-food hub of the port of Livorno

Leghorn

Works worth six million euros

SHIPPING

Bluferries is ready to put the new ro-pax Athena into service in the Strait of Messina

Messina

It can carry up to 22 trucks or 125 cars and 393 people

PORTS

Approved the financial statement for the financial year 2024 of the AdSP of the Ionian Sea

Taranto

424.8 million port works completed in the last decade

INDUSTRY

Kalmar reports lower quarterly revenue, higher new orders

Helsinki

In the first three months of 2025, net profit was 34.1 million euros (+2%)

PORTS

Antonio Ranieri is the new maritime director of Liguria

Genoa

He takes over from Admiral Piero Pellizzari who was discharged from the service upon reaching the age limit

INDUSTRY

In the first quarter of 2025, China's CIMC recorded a 12.7% increase in container sales

Hong Kong

Revenues grew by +11.0%

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 fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd

Rome

Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice

MEETINGS

A conference on maritime engineering works and climate change in Rome on Wednesday

Rome

It will be held at the Auditorium Fondazione MAXXI

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke

(Free Malaysia Today)

Damen Mangalia Unionists Protest Friday Against Possible Closure

(The Romania Journal)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

Autorità di Regolazione dei Trasporti

Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo

Roma, 18 settembre 2024

››› File

PORTS

Last year, the revenues of the Chinese group CMPort increased by +3.1%

Hong Kong

In the first three months of 2025, port terminals handled 36.4 million containers (+5.6%)

PORTS

The financial statements of the AdSP of Western Liguria and the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea have been approved

Genoa/Civitavecchia

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues increased by +7.7% in the first three months of 2025

Helsinki

343 million euros of new orders for port vehicles (+37.5%)

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel posts first quarter of growth

Schindellegi

The logistics group's net sales amounted to 6.33 billion Swiss francs (+14.9%)

PORTS

Application by TDT (Grimaldi group) for the construction and management of 50% of the Terminal Darsena Europa in Livorno

Leghorn

The company has requested an extension of the duration of the current concession

PORTS

In 2024, 58 million invested in the modernization of the ports of Livorno, Piombino and the island of Elba

Leghorn

The final budget and the annual report of the AdSP have been approved

PORTS

EIB advice to strengthen climate resilience of the ports of Volos, Alexandroupolis and Patras

Luxembourg

It will assist port authorities in identifying and managing climate risks

PORTS

In the first quarter the port of Valencia handled 1.3 million containers (+3.4%)

Valencia

Transhipment traffic decline

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has unanimously approved the 2024 financial statement

Naples

ASSOCIATIONS

SOS LOGistica will acquire the qualification of Third Sector Entity

Milan

The association currently has 74 members

PORTS

In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras decreased

Barcelona/Algeciras

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac transfers intermodal service with Padua to Novara

Noise

Until now the other terminal was the one in Busto Arsizio

PORTS

PSA SECH has operated the first 400-meter train at Parco Ferroviario Rugna

Genoa

Capacity up to 20 pairs of trains per day

PORTS

The 2024 financial statement of the Eastern Liguria Port Authority was unanimously approved

The Spice

PORTS

The war clearance preparatory to the expansion of the Ravano Terminal in La Spezia is nearing completion

The Spice

The AdSP has invested over 600 thousand euros in it

PORTS

Francesco Rizzo appointed president of the AdSP of the Strait

Rome

He has repeatedly denounced the uselessness of the construction of the bridge over the Strait

NEWS

US aircraft attack Yemeni port of Ras Isa

Tampa/Beirut

38 dead and over a hundred injured

COMPANIES

In 2025 Stazioni Marittime predicts an increase in ferry and cruise traffic in the port of Genoa

TRANSPORTATION

MIT Mobility Report Highlights Rising Demand for Both Passengers and Freight

Rome

PORTS

In the first quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports decreased by -5.6%

St. Petersburg

Both dry goods (-5.3%) and liquid bulk (-5.8%) are decreasing

ASSOCIATIONS

Andrea Giachero confirmed as president of Spediporto

Genoa

The board of directors of the association of Genoese freight forwarders has also been renewed for the three-year period 2025-2028

PORTS

Study for monitoring vehicular traffic in the ports of Venice and Chioggia

Milan

Order awarded to Circle and Arelogik

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