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BRIEFS

December 2, 2011

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*Shipping News* Tanker returns climb as ship supply drops Returns for suezmax tankers able to haul one million-barrel cargoes of crude oil rose to a four- week high as the supply of vessels shrank. Pirates release ship but keep some hostages Somali pirates released a chemical tanker owned by Singapore shipping company Glory Ship Management, but broke an agreement to release all the crew, keeping four South Korean seamen including the captain captive, the company said yesterday. MT Gemini, the 29,871-tonne chemical tanker, was carrying crude palm oil from Indonesia when it was hijacked 215 days ago off the east African coast, the company said in a statement. LA port pilots who earn more than the city's mayor, police chief Los Angeles's highest-paid city employees get three-day weekends, 27 vacation days annually and an ocean view from their workplace.

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Truckers, dockers dispute value of Dec 12 Occupy port shutdown bid UK's public sector strike expected to affect air and sea ports HK-Macau CEPA imports win credit for Xiamen's 315pc import increase Fujian ports' 10-month throughput surpasses 300 million tonnes Hefei port volume hits 40,017 TEU since Jan, 100,000 TEU expected in 2012 Vanguard Logistics deploys CargoSmart Sailings in schedule management Singapore's CWT Globelink opens office in Casablanca, Morocco DHL offers south China-US, Australia, Singapore LCL services India faces protectionist opposition in plans to ease foreign retail entry APM Terminals reveals details of Costa Rica development CP sends Holiday Trains to deliver food and fun along US-Canadian border American Airlines cargo still flies despite AMR Chapter 11 filing Airbus Tianjin Logistics opens new facilities to play role in supply chain FedEx Panda Express flies first giant pandas to UK in 17 years Hainan Airlines launches second Manzhouli-Irkutsk service

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ASAA forms new managing committee Negative portends seen for container shipping Safmarine wins Ford awards for service excellence SCI going slow on ship acquisition programme: Mukul Roy Ground rent on cargo containers'An alternative view Karaikal Port taking major strides in container handling MoS estimates pvt. investment to decline 6 pc during 12th Plan MoS may contest Odisha HC order on KoPT limit extension Swiss WorldCargo shows green commitment with lightweight containers ECBs turn unattractive due to dwindling Growth slips to 6.9 pc, courtesy slowdown

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Balfour Beatty Rail electrifying English railway lines Balfour Beatty Rail will carry out the electrification work in a project in northwestern England. The 30 km two-rail line between Castlefield Junction in Manchester and Newton-le-W... German field test with long trucks to start in 2012 Federal transport minister Peter Ramsauer has approved a disputed field test with long trucks in Germany. The directive to this effect will come into force on 2 January 2012. Durin... Astag welcomes deferral of Swiss HVF adjustment Astag, the Swiss commercial vehicle association, has welcomed a government decision to only adjust the national heavy vehicle fee (HVF) for inflation in Q2/2012. Astag believes tha... Röhlig Logistics appoints expansion strategists To attain its ongoing expansion goals, the Bremen-based German freight forwarder Röhlig has appointed Dr Celine Wong, an international logistics solutions business consultant and l... OOCL to cut capacities in Asia-Europe trade Hong Kong-based Orient Overseas (International) Limited's container shipping arm OOCL is cutting capacities on its Asia-Europe routes by 20%. OOIL chairman and CEO Tung Chee-chen t... MISC to terminate container activities in 2012 The shipping line MISC, the Malaysia International Shipping Corporation which is controlled by Petroliam Nasional, is discontinuing its container shipping business that has lost US... Swiss WorldCargo ULD innovation shows green credentials Swiss WorldCargo, the cargo division of Swiss International Air Lines, will start deploying lightweight containers in its ULD fleet this month, replacing 150 of its LD3-AKE devices... SAA adding Beijing and Pointe Noire links South African Airways is expanding its African network into the Republic of the Congo, and launching a link to China. The airline will start services to Pointe Noire on 26 January ... New intermodal network between Sweden and Italy The Swiss company Hupac and the Swedish enterprise Intercontainer Scandinavia have joined forces to offer intermodal services linking Sweden and Italy from 11 December. The coopera... Dnata handles record volumes at Dubai World Central Dnata's cargo operations at its terminal at Dubai World Central Al Maktoum airport (DWC) reached a record volume of 11,737 t of cargo in October, the largest volume handled in one ... SDA Express Courier new partner in Eurodis network Eurodis, a European distribution network for the joint transport of goods on pallets and in parcels (combined freight), has a new strategic partner in Italy. SDA Express Courier, a... New Goodman distribution centre for Starco in Hamburg The logistics property developer Goodmann is building a new centre in Winsen, south of Hamburg (Germany), for Starco, a provider of tyres and rims. The new 11,400 sqm European dist... Norbert Dentressangle opens new cold store centre in France The French transport and logistics services provider Norbert Dentressangle has opened a shared-user cold store at Miramas in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the south of France, as p... Chapman Freeborn opens new Australian office The global charter broker Chapman Freeborn has acquired a new office in Melbourne through its takeover of Alltrans International. The Australian centre, which will operate under th...

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Alexander & Baldwin and Matson Navigation to become separate companies Bourbon installs semi-submersible wind turbine Brian Carter appointed President, Seaspan Shipyards Container giants cosy up Mitropoulos's last IMO Assembly adopts a range of resolutions

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Crowley selling Arctic vehicles to Peak Oilfield Service Company Yang Ming changing schedules covering Intra Asian services NOL christens first of two twin 10,000 TEU container ships Senate confirms Khouri for second FMC term Mitsui O.S.K Lines chip carrier calls quake damaged Japanese port

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
US class action against DryShips after failed Marshall Islands lawsuit Dry bulk company hopes earlier victory will provide 'solid guidance' in Missouri battle Balloon goes up on mid-2000s S&P loans, Eurofin warns Borrowers face cash hole of 'up to $10bn' Supramax spot market hit by Indonesian coal cargo decline Owners undercut each other to secure work or ballast to healthier Atlantic basin CMA CGM in the black in third quarter French operator is one of the few lines to remain in positive territory for first nine months of the year EXCLUSIVE: Second generation brokers partnership between MSC and CMA CGM Alliance marks transfer of powers to next generation Risk level raised for Australia LNG projects Labour shortages and project backlog threaten Australian LNG schemes, says S&P Maersk Line revises IMO surcharges Hazardous cargo charged $100-1,000 per teu Owners need to get LNG order balance right With liquefied natural gas tonnage under-utilised, US exports may require fewer new ships than analysts expect Small oil spill off Brazil widens the bigger picture Chevron's footprint in Brazil is expected to grow despite $28m environmental fine and upcoming inquiries Challenges face service providers in Brazilian market Easy to make revenue in Brazil but hard to make profits, says chief operating officer Mitsui OSK sells ageing VLCC Japanese line defies industry calls to scrap old tonnage, landing $23m secondhand deal Institutional investors to pave way for German ship finance resurgence Private investors have shunned the KG market. They could be enticed back by strong institutional backing The darker side of Sepia South of England club's liquidation means there is a vacancy for the position of P&I insurer of last resort The need for real tools in the toolbox The European Commission is talking in ideals and dreams when it comes to using scrubbers and liquefied natural gas to tackle emissions Scorpio Tankers launches follow-on issue to bankroll Hyundai Mipo orders Company poised to add two more ships to five already on order Morgan Stanley ramps up tanker spot market chartering Financial services firm's charters already up 37% so far this year, with clean tankers taking lion's share Global Ship Lease secures loan covenant waiver One-year extension granted to condition that ratio of loan to ships' values should not exceed 75% of vessels' charter free market prices Grand China pays $2m to Vafias after boxship seized in US Creditor hopes HNA arm will be more 'prudent' in making future payments Clarksons acquires three new businesses in just one day London-listed shipping services group buys ship agency plus two shipbroking companies Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? The industry needs to prevent armed guards putting crews' lives at risk IMO's last assembly under Mitropoulos yields no surprises Resolutions cover many familiar themes Shell fixes Singapore cargo ex-Libya First consignment to city state since conflict Time to concentrate Could the new partnership between MSC and CMA CGM signal a box-trade shake up? Britain will support France's call to embargo Iranian oil CMA CGM halts Iranian exports and scans inbound boxes as calls for sanctions escalate First Ship Lease outlook 'negative' Standard & Poor's cites credit risk of lessees and prolonged downturn in shipping Sri Lanka Ports Authority to issue $500m bond Financing to repay spiralling Japanese yen loans Gloves come off in China's Vale scrap China Shipowners Association takes aim at Philippines and Malaysian transhipment centres Four South Koreans held hostage as Somali pirates return chemtanker Captors break promise to release all crew from hijacked vessel U-Sea Bulk to delist from Copenhagen exchange Final steps in rebranding

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Scorpio discounts offering NYSE-LISTED Scorpio Tankers today heavily cut its follow-on offering price, prompting its shares to plunge Clarkson's goes shopping CLARKSON'S, the world's leading shipping services group, said today it has made three key acquisitions French bank Soc Gen pulls ship finance FRENCH bank Soc Gen has reportedly halted ship and aircraft financing to strengthen its balance sheet against Europe's sovereign debt crisis Chavez plots Pacific pipeline via Colombia PLANS for a pipeline to bring Venezuelan crude to the Pacific have re-emerged through an accord signed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos Lanka plans to sell bonds SRI LANKA Ports Authority plans to sell bonds worth $500M to repay loans from Japan Summa seeks full holding of Novorossiysk RUSSIAN holding company summa wants to buy the remaining 20% holding it doesn't own in the Novorossiysk port company Scrapping could spark Handysize bulker scarcity LEADING shipping analyst Janet Lewis today predicted a shortage of Handysize bulkers next year, resulting from an expected rise in scrapping Hamburg Süd and Seago juggle Med routes BOX MAJOR Hamburg Süd and shortsea company Seago Shipping have strengthened their shared northern Europe/Eastern Med route Coal force majeure to be lifted in Indonesia INDONESIAN coal producer Harum Energy today is lifting its force majeure on December deliveries, after just three days, IHS McCloskey reported Vale's China policy hailed SHIPPING analysts are praising Vale's strategy in China, as Brazil's mining giant has expressed optimism that its 400,000dwt Valemax ore carriers will be allowed to use Chinese ports Co-operative set up for box feeder ships OWNERS of feeder box ships in northern Europe plan to work together on chartering and procurement in the face of growing liquidity problems FSL secures $479.6M loan SINGAPORE's First Ship Lease Trust said today it has secured an amortising loan facility worth $479 U-Sea Bulk delisting gathers pace CHILEAN bulk shipping group Ultragas is moving quickly today to mop up the remaining shares in its Danish drybulk subsidiary, U-Sea Bulk Suez Canal lifts tolls EGYPT'S Suez Canal Authority today unveiled its first toll increase in three years Dockwise to manage transport newbuilding DOCKWISE said today it had agreed to manage Offshore Oil Engineering's Type 1 transport newbuilding

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
NY-NJ Terminal Unveils Automation Plans A New York-New Jersey terminal operator unveiled plans for labor-saving technology in an expansion set to open in 2014, but... Shippers Raise Pressure on Congress to Avert Rail Stoppage Shipper and transportation groups are increasing pressure on Congress to avert a potential national rail stoppage, as the deadline for... Democrats Push Tighter 'Buy American' Infrastructure Rules House Democrats proposed a transportation bill on Thursday that tightens 'Buy American' provisions on materials used in infrastructure projects, countering... LAX Air Freight Dives 10.7 Percent Air freight volume at Los Angeles International Airport fell 10.7 percent, the steepest decline of the year and a stark... Manufacturing Index Jumps 1.9 Points, Orders Surge U.S. manufacturing showed newfound and surprising strength in November, with the Institute of Supply Management reporting its closely watched index... NY-NJ Expects Container Growth Up 4 Percent Year-End This year's container volume through the Port of New York and New Jersey is expected to be about 4 percent... West Coast Container Traffic Down 6 Percent Container volumes handled at West Coast ports in October declined 6 percent compared to October 2010, largely because of a... Hutchison Ports to Start Building Brisbane Terminal Hutchison Port Holdings signed an agreement this week with Australian engineering company Baulderstone to begin construction of Berth 11, the... CEVA Increases Global LCL Services CEVA Logistics said it is increasing its less-than-container-load consolidation services worldwide. CEVA's new LCL services include Los Angeles to... Hamburg Sud, Seago Consolidate Europe-Med Services Hamburg Sud and Seago Line plan to combine three of the services they operate between North Europe and the Eastern... CMA CGM Lost $223.8 Million in Third Quarter CMA CGM lost $223.8 million in the third quarter despite revenue rising 2.8 percent year-over-year, squeezing the carrier's net profit... Rotterdam Freezes Harbor Dues Again Rotterdam is freezing harbor dues for ships for the third year running in 2012, as it bids to boost its... YRC Launches Massive Reverse Stock Split YRC Worldwide will execute a 1-for-300 reverse stock split Friday in an attempt to boost its stock value from about... UPS Acquires Italian Pharmaceutical Logistics Firm UPS, making its first acquisition in several years, bought a major Italian pharmaceutical logistics company, as the parcel giant expands... Marad Unveils Ship Designs for Marine Highway Use The Maritime Administration on Thursday released a set of 11 ship designs that could provide shippers an alternative to highway... Vessel Operating Fees in Mumbai to Rise Operating costs for vessels calling at India's Port of Mumbai will go up substantially mid-December following a tariff increase decision... Norwegian Car Carriers Loss Widens to $4.1 Million Norwegian Car Carriers' third quarter loss widened to $4.1 million from $1.8 million a year earlier, as a one-off charge... Environmentalists Try to Stop Miami Port Deepening The Port of Miami's plan to deepen the channel into its harbor to accommodate post-Panamax ships ran into an environmental... DP World Doubles West African Terminal Capacity DP World has doubled its container capacity at Dakar in Sengal through the expansion of its West African terminal, as... Lufthansa Cargo Says Flight Ban Costs $54 Million Lufthansa Cargo said it expects to lose around $54 million annually if a temporary night flight ban at its Frankfurt... CMA CGM, MSC Sign Partnership on Key Trade Routes Mediterranean Shipping and CMA CGM, the world's second- and third-largest ocean carriers, announced an agreement Thursday to join forces on...

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
MSC and CMA CGM to share vessels According to an article in Lloyd's List this morning, MSC and CMA CGM have agreed to share vessels operating between Asia and Northern Europe, Asia and Southern ... US Canada trade soars 36% The latest data published by the US Department of Transport's (DOT) statistics bureau for trade using surface transportation between the US and its North American ... CICT will be ready in 30 months The consortium lead by China Merchants has now completed all formalities to commence the construction work of Phase I (Colombo International Container Terminal- ... Busan's new automated terminal to open in January South Korea's Busan New Container Terminal (BNCT) is to open for business in January, Busan Port Authority (BPA) has announced, and it has just given a live dress ... US accused of dragging its feet at Cop-17 Leading US environmentalists have written to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, complaining that her negotiations at the Durban-hosted, UN climate change talks ... Big banks act to head-off new credit crunch Six of the world's biggest banks, led by the US Federal Reserve, have co-ordinated a campaign to lend money to ailing European banks that were finding it nigh impossible ... USWC ports prepare for 'Occupy' movement The self-styled 'anti-corporate greed' Occupy movement that effectively stymied the Californian port of Oakland on November 2, will attempt ... Shipping Australia slates Patrick Shipping Australia Ltd's [SAL] chief, Llew Russell, has called for the Sydney Ports Corporation to introduce key performance indicators into its Port Botany lease ...

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Safe bets on BPI Baltic Panamax Index to set rate level for freshly minted fixture involving kamsarmax bulker. Westshore recruits another Norwegian offshore specialist presses on with talent search as it poaches broker from Bank 1 Oslo. Street surveys box shocker Wells Fargo checks containership market's pulse following news of historic partnership between CMA CGM and MSC. CMA CGM holds the line French liner giant on track to weather market storm while it waits for 2012 recovery, CFO says. Scorpio prices Shares of New York-listed product tanker player slide 20% after pricing $44m fundraiser. Supply deal for ice-class owner Helsinki owner of ice-class bulkers has signed up for iron ore shipments from north Baltic. MSC and CMA CGM team up World's number two and three container lines pursue savings by forging alliance on major trades including Asia to Europe. Clarksons' Viking venture World's largest shipbroker just got bigger with the acquisition of two Oslo broking houses. FSL seals refinancing deal Relief for Singapore-listed shipping trust as it wraps up $480m loan with eight-bank syndicate. Five treated after fire Blaze in accommodation block on Egypt's Abu Rdees brought under control off Germany. Ultrabulk takeover succeeds Van Appen-controlled Ultrabulk of Santiago has accomplished its target of 90% ownership in U-Sea. Nelson Star pollutes again Reefer ship has an oil spill in Germany, the second one in less than six weeks. Vafias wins round four Shipowner says arrest of Grand China Logistics vessel produces instant result in charter payment row. Vargon fleet vanishes Five veteran cargoships auctioned off in Svendborg following Swedish owner's bankruptcy. Photo votes wanted Time to choose your favourite as shortlist of 12 pictures is revealed in TradeWinds Maritime Photographer of the Year competition. Gulen runs onto rocks Norwegian ferry suffers suspected propeller and rudder damage in grounding off Amlabukta. Clarksons snaps up EnShip UK shipbroker's port services unit takes over Aberdeen shipping agency. Dockwise bags Chinese deal COOEC's new semi-submersible transport vessel to join Dutch heavy-lift player's fleet.

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
MISC Berhad quits container liner business MSC-CMA CGM form alliance CTSA amends bunker surcharge ANL raising Asia-Australia rates MSC to raise EB transpacific rates MSC raising SE Asia-Australia rates COSCO raising Far East-Australia rates

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DECEMBER 1, 2011
Total Lubmarine sees sales of Talusia Universal climb Company claims lube oil is unique in managing ECA transitions and slow steaming. IFO prices soften in Fujairah Bunker price movements 'mixed' in South Africa. Public hearings on sulphur limit come to an end 'No way' EU will ask for extended deadline on ECA sulphur cap. Rotterdam prices steady Another quiet day in Hamburg. Ferry firm predicts ECA-related job losses Fuel cost increase in 2015 may force it to take a third of its ships from service. Japan hopes legislation will boost energy-saving technology Ministry of Transport wants laws to be in line with IMO Energy Efficiency Design Index. 'Sophisticated regulations' needed to reflect reality in shipping Carnival willing to stake its reputation on ECA compliance tool developed to allow more flexibility through sulphur averaging. WFS starts court proceedings Company is pursuing claim for 'unpaid bunker bill'. Asian bunker prices lack direction Mixed demand at key Asian bunkering hubs on Thursday, says traders. Singapore onshore fuel stocks at two-week high Market expects heavier supplies as refiners capitalise on high price levels. East China fuel oil imports drop 23% on-month Bonded bunker players imported fewer fuel oil cargoes in November. Hanjin Shipping raises rates amid rising bunker prices Current rates for Asia-Europe trades cannot cover basic operating costs 'let alone' hiking fuel prices, it says. South Korean JV to start construction of bunker storage facility Hanjin Shipping and Samsung C&T to jointly commence construction of bunker fuel storage tanks at Busan New Port. Tight 380 cSt avails easing in Tokyo Bay As local refiners commence sale of volumes for December. Lower fuel consumption 'holy grail' of eco ship design More shipowners turning to 'eco-type' handysize bulkers amid softening newbuilding prices.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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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