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BRIEFS

March 3, 2011

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*Shipping News* LNG tanker shortage hurts smaller players A lack of available liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers helped push charter rates up this winter and continues to hamper trade for smaller players without access to tonnage, shipper Golar LNG said. Norden Q4 profit slumps to US$23m Danish carrier D/S Norden reported a slightly smaller-than-forecast drop in operating earnings for the fourth quarter, hit by weak freight rates, and said that 2011 was likely to be a mediocre year. Shipping costs threaten to drive up food inflation Spiralling shipping costs for commodities threaten to drive food inflation even higher as nations from Asia to the Middle East and Africa scramble for supplies, stung by grain prices that have more than doubled in less than a year.

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CKYH reorganises six Far East-north Europe services CMA CGM increases services from Asia to US west coast Maersk reworks Asia-northern Europe network Euro shippers say taking Cape to duck pirates will only add to costs Maersk's 21-ship Asia-North America butterfly loop to split up CSCL sends containerships to evacuate Chinese from Libya No-frills TCC launches second string between China and LA Jiangsu to build 20 navigation channels in five years Yantai's western port area investment reaches US$349.6 million CNC offers 2 new intra-Asia loops with Yang Ming tie-up Small truckers say US regulator abuses science to cut work hours APL boasts 95pc on-time transpacific services ILO attacks problem of misdeclared container weights Houston January box volume rises 5pc, ship numbers remain flat GAC opens shipping agency through Bahamas alliance Asia Pacific airlines see January freight demand grow 6.5pc IATA, FIATA split as antitrust probes strain relationship Texas-based Con-way Freight staff help foil bomb plot

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Allcargo Global vessel makes maiden call at Mundra Port Bhavani Shipping Services receives prestigious ISO 9001:2008 certification Duty exemption to bring down ship repair costs Shipping & logistics have received certain benefits in Budget, says Shreyas Shipping CFO Anti-dumping duty imposed on Chinese, Israeli weaving machines Bharati's shipyard in Orissa hits port roadblock Captive port policy soon KoPT invites PPP bids to build jetty at Haldia Dock Bengal cold storages may shut shop over rent row Capital subsidy scheme makes cold chain infra projects attractive Budget proposes 18.5 pc MAT on SEZs Export rebound moderates rising trade a/c deficit Ficci survey points to industrial growth slump in six months Forex reserves rise to 30-month high at $ 300 bn Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Budget 2011-12 I-T arrears soar to 2,48,927 cr. SEZ exports record 47 pc jump in April-Dec. UK aims at better trade ties: Fehnrich

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MARCH 2, 2011
JAL ends B747 era Japan Airlines (JAL) was the largest Boeing B747 operator for 41 years, during which the One World member operated over 100 frames. Now JAL operated its final Boeing B747... First diesel-electric locomotives take to tracks in South Africa GE South African Technologies (Gesat), the South African subsidiary of GE Transportation, and Transnet Limited recently held a trackside ceremony near Pretoria to cele... Turkey: Ekol Logistics opens new facility in Bursa The Turkish logistics provider Ekol has inaugurated a new facility in Bursa (western Turkey), in addition to its platforms in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Mersin, Denizli and Adan... Delta Shipping introduces weekly Dunkirk-St Petersburg service Delta Shipping, which has its operational headquarters in St Petersburg (Russia), recently launched a service linking the French port of Dunkirk with St Petersburg. The line a... AA Cargo optimizes market and industry information American Airlines Cargo division (AA Cargo) recently introduces Business Insights, an online resource offering market and industry information to shippers and freight forwarde... Deutsche Bahn concludes sale of the Arriva Germany-Group After receiving the green light from the European Commission, the German rail service provider Deutsche Bahn has completed its sale of the Arriva Germany-Group to a consortium led ... Gefco reinforces team with North Africa expert Gefco Germany has appointed Kirsten Marie Schulte as its new business development manager for the Maghreb region. The proven North Africa expert is responsible for the coordination... Hamburg Süd: naming ceremony for 7,100 teu "Santa Clara" The German shipping company Hamburg Süd held a naming ceremony for the "Santa Clara" in Durban, (South Africa) on 28 February. The containership, the first of ten identical 7,100 t... First giant CSCL containership calls Hamburg on her maiden voyage The CSCL Star, a 14,074 teu containership operated by China Shipping, recently called at the port of Hamburg (Germany) on its maiden voyage in the Asia-Europe Express-1/China-... Norbert Dentressangle wins new contract with JCB Norbert Dentressangle Transport Services has secured a new three-year multi-million pound contract with JCB, the world's third largest construction equipment manufacturer by v... Toll reports higher profit for HY 2010/11 Australian-based Toll Holdings, a leading transport and logistics provider in Asia, reported a net profit of AUD 173 million (USD 175 million) in the first half of its fiscal year ... Kuehne + Nagel: favourable results for 2010 The Kuehne + Nagel Group, a global forwarding and logistics corporation based in Schindellegi (Switzerland), was able to benefit from the recovery of world trade in fiscal 2010. K ... Kuehne + Nagel acquires RH Freight in Great Britain Kuehne + Nagel has taken over the family-managed British road haulage company RH Freight for around CHF 90 million. The acquisition is in line with K + N's growth strategy and its ... CMA CGM strengthens Asia-US west coast services The French CMA CGM Group is upgrading its services between Asia and California USA). As of May 2011, the consolidation of its partnerships will enable CMA CGM to reinforce its cove... Iata switches AGM from Cairo to Singapore The International Air Transport Association (Iata) announced that its 67th annual general meeting (AGM) will be held in Singapore from 5-7 June 2011. The 67th Iata AGM is the aviat...

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MARCH 2, 2011
Wärtsilä extends its waterjet line with new midsize series Jeffboat starts hiring as barge demand picks up TTS books more orders for car carrier RO/RO equipment

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MARCH 2, 2011
SeaPort Airlines ending service between Portland and Astoria Seattle, Portland airports named as top on-time performance winners Marcon acts as broker in deal for dive support vessel Seattle Port Commissioners Ok new contract for Tay Yoshitani Coast Guard names first female chief gunners mate

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MARCH 2, 2011
Transpacific box rates continue to slide Rates soften as major lines gear up to expand capacity on the Pacific by up to 10% Widdows leads call for clearer data on intra-Asia box trades NOL's Ron Widdows leads call Charter rates buoyant for forward positions But picture is weaker for promptly available vessels and pressure is building in freight trades Korea Line creditors revealed as losses mount Shipping's biggest names and largest listed companies among those owed millions in hire Price and politics hit shipping loan sales If selling off a shipping loan book is proving to be difficult, the reasons for that are to be found in the market pre-and post-credit crunch When shareholders are just a distraction The most successful shipping companies are those that are the most flexible in their operations and are able to quickly adjust to the wild swings of turbulent times FMC keeps watch on Shanghai information requests Commission to ensure US trades are free of unfair trading practices of foreign governments Hamburgers happy to join in Bremen's feast Germany's maritime industry elite flocked to the Hanseatic city's 467th annual Schaffermahlzeit meal UK port planning caught in political turbulence The coalition's new policies and restructuring have added to the challenges for the development of the UK's ports Beluga's ownership in balance as Oaktree seeks greater stake Investor submits application to Germany's cartel office in a bid to extend its stake in heavylift operator to above 50% Beware private equity unknowns Shipping companies should know their risks if they intend to let private equity in Norden eyes further expansion as earnings soar 91% Danish owner to continue 'flight to quality' by building closer ties with dry cargo owners 'Get real' over scrapping Debate rages on as to whether the shiprecycling industry should accept that the beaching method of dismantling vessels on tidal shores is here to stay Industry split over beaching method of dismantling ships Progress would be better made by improving standards at all shiprecycling facilities Finnlines results rebound as Baltic cargo volumes rise Stevedoring subsidiary to face job cuts as competition intensifies at Finnish ports Asia-Europe box traffic hits record high for January Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea trades help drive up volumes Box lines may need to switch fuel use Lines will need to switch from heavy fuel oil to cut bunker bills Lloyd Fonds eyes expansion as it bounces back to profit KG firm posts net gain of $3.7m as it looks to explore a new asset class Standard Chartered sees jump in transport loans Bank's transport, storage and communication unit sees new lending leap $4bn HSH Nordbank swings back to profit Posts profit of €48m in 2010, after 2009 loss Keppel Offshore pays $69m for stake in Dyna-Mac Deal expected to boost its presence in the FPSO market Bangladeshi breakers expect green light for reopening High Court decision tomorrow over reopening of yards will have implications for around 100,000 workers Showdown looms over seized Korea Line tankers Blue Emerald and Blue Jade embroiled in classical 'corporate veil' drama APM Terminals eyes $1bn investment in Costa Rica port First phase of Moin Container Terminal to be completed by 2016 at a cost of $543m Hyundai Heavy Industries wins $4bn in orders in January Order volume up almost fourfold from a year ago We must work together against pirates We must all now get behind the initiative to orchestrate globally the response to piracy Chirp is well worth saving Withdrawing the funding of Chirp is both a false economy and also short sighted

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MARCH 2, 2011
Obama pressed on trade WHILE key US trade accords are stalled, "the rest of the world is negotiating on free trade, and shipowners are losing out", the White House was warned today Car carrier import pattern is reversed THE ERA of dead-cheap freight rates for Asia/Europe vehicle shippers is ending, with European exports beginning to outstrip those from the Far East Petrobras plans its third LNG terminal PETROBRAS plans to build Brazil's third floating LNG import terminal near Salvador's port Paragon locks up newbuilding funding NYSE-listed Paragon Shipping has announced a sharp drop in profits and the completion of financing for its newbuilding programme CMA CGM responds to demand rise CMA CGM is increasing sailings from Asia to the US West Coast, a route on which it told Fairplay demand growth this year is likely to reach 6-8% Oaktree seeks more of Beluga pie GERMANY'S rumour mill shifted into overdrive over an application with Berlin's antitrust agency by US investment group Oaktree Capital Management KL narrows losses KOREA Line reported today to the Korea Stock Exchange that the bankrupt group narrowed its losses in 2010 from those of the previous year Keppel buys JV stake SINGAPORE'S Keppel, the world's biggest rig building corporation, said today it has taken a 27.8% stake in a collaboration with topside module fabricator Dyna-Mac Engineering Services Norden warns on 2011 DS NORDEN, the listed Danish drybulk and product tankers group, has warned it expects a mediocre 2011 despite reporting strong figures for 2010 Goldenport to seek more box ships GOLDENPORT Holdings, the Greek box ship and drybulker owner, said it plans to raise its investments in container vessels Hanjin adds VLCC, but it will be lonely SOUTH Korea's Hanjin Shipping has told Fairplay it will be steering clear of tanker purchases after receiving its first such vessel today Moody's predicts decade of drybulk volatility CREDIT rating agency Moody's warned today that the drybulk sector's lack of discipline portends rate volatility through 2020. drybulk Eng sees little Mideast fallout APL BOSS Eng Aik Meng said today that he does expect the Middle East upheavals to harm shipping markets permanently although the violence has sharply increased oil price Pacific Basin pledges buys PACIFIC Basin CEO Klaus Nyborg told Fairplay today he still plans to increase its fleet, despite taking a profits whack Aframax spot rate soars CHAOS in Libya and the worst ice conditions in the Baltic since 1987 have sent the Aframax spot crude rate soaring, shipping analysts said today

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MARCH 2, 2011
House Votes To Extend Highway Programs to October The House voted, 421 to four, to extend federal surface transportation spending programs at current levels through the 2011 budget... Soaring Oil Prices Cut Airline Profit Forecast The International Air Transport Association March 2 cut its estimate of global airline profit in 2011 as surging oil prices... Heavy Truck Orders Drop in February Heavy truck orders slowed 11 percent in February, but remained high enough to keep truck plants humming well into 2011,... Europe's Air Cargo Grew 8.2 Percent in 2010 Freight traffic for European airlines grew 8.2 percent in 2010 in a tepid recovery following two years of decline, according... Mica Plans to Start Transport Bill in March The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee will begin late this month to write its next six-year surface transportation legislation, said... Drewry Trans-Pacific Rate Index Hits 53-Week Low Average spot rates on a key trans-Pacific container route posted their third consecutive weekly decline and are 37.2 percent below... US-Australasia Carriers Post Rate Increase The six member carriers of the U.S.-Australasia Discussion Agreement announced a general rate increase that will take effect on April... US Highway Driving Reaches 2007 Level Americans took to the road in increasing numbers last year, taking advantage of relatively low fuel prices as increased confidence... Members of Congress Blast HOS Proposal Nearly 150 members of Congress urged the Obama administration to drop its proposed hours-of-service rule and keep the current work... Goldenport Eyes Fresh Container Ship Acquisitions Goldenport, the London-listed container ship and bulk carrier owner, said it will invest in both sectors as it unveiled narrower... American Feeder Lines to Launch First Service American Feeder Lines, which is seeking financing for a U.S.-flag coastal service, said it will launch weekly container ship service... India to Put $47 Billion Into Infrastructure in 2011 India plans to spend an estimated $47 billion on infrastructure development during fiscal 2011-12 to accelerate economic growth and expand... TTS Marine to Equip Four Car Carriers Swedish manufacturer TTS Marine contracted to build and install roll-on, roll-off equipment to provide cargo access for four car carriers. ... OOCL Dropping Chassis Service in More Cities OOCL plans to stop providing chassis for import and export haulage at nine more U.S. cities as of May 1. ... Asia Carriers Boost Asia-North Europe Capacity The CKYH Green Alliance of four Asian ocean container carriers is boosting capacity on Asia-North Europe routes with the addition...

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MARCH 2, 2011
People-power marshalled to defeat pirates TCC to launch new transpac string on back of 'positive' market signals Transpac VSA boost capacity with new service CKYH reshuffles Asia-North Europe loops and launches new string APM T secures Costa Rica container port contract

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MARCH 2, 2011
Stanships stung in US Louisiana port proves troublesome for US operator Paul Sa as Doric Glory lands on USCG's latest list of detentions. McDermott goes deep US subsea contractor and offshore owner ties up $700m worth of installation contracts. Fugro grabs TSmarine Dutch owner's fleet of subsea support vessels tips 24 following acquisition of Australian operator. Wells tells Excel's fortune Bulker buys still in the cards if US-listed owner tosses bond drive back on the table, analyst says. Brega 'free' after battle Operations "back to normal" at Libyan oil port but 10 dead as Gaddafi-backed offensive repelled. Paragon strikes it lucky Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner scores $135m facility with Nordea-headed syndicate to pay for all of its seven newbuildings. Petrobras pens biofuel pact Brazilian transport titans cough up cash to launch $60m logistics syndicate, Logum Logistica. Nacala to expand Mozambique port to get $200m upgrade, while eyeing Vale's coal exports from Moatize. Heads roll at Finnlines Shipowner chops 160 staff at three ports as it reports another quarter in the red. NCL hikes prices Strong bookings prompt cruise line to add 10% to fares from 1 April. Navios nabs $50m more New York-listed Navios Partners secures extra cash from Commerzbank and DVB to pay for cape duo. Documentation dilemma Maersk recycling boss raises concerns over validity of hazardous waste materials statements. Boost for brokers Lifting the clamp on ship breaking in Bangladesh will be celebrated by brokers, SSY says. Backing for beaching Operational failings rather basic flaws in the method blamed for beaching bashing. No retreat for Swiber Singapore-listed offshore owner pledges to remain active in Africa and the Middle East despite recent unrest.

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MARCH 2, 2011
FMC publishes final rule on NRAs U.S. The Federal Maritime Commission said its final rule on non-vessel-operating common carrier negotiated rate arrangements waspublished in theFederal RegisterWednesday , as controversy swirls around the treatment of foreign NVOs. The new rule go... CSTA to raise bunker rates in April Member lines of the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said this week they will increase the bunker surcharge they assess on shipments from Asia by 20 percent to 30 percent beginning April 1. Bunker costs have skyrocketed in recent months,... Maersk hikes transatlantic, Asia/South America rates Maersk Line said this week it will raise rates on the transatlantic and Far East/East Coast South America trades. The increase on the transatlantic is $300 per container westbound from Northern Europe to the United States (including Guam) and Canad... MSC raises transatlantic, U.S./ECSA rates Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Tuesday it will raise rates on transatlantic and U.S./South America cargo beginning April 1. The eastbound transatlantic increases are $240 per 20-foot container and $300 per 40-foot container for shipm... CKYH reshapes Asia/North Europe network CKYH Alliance carriers said Wednesday they are adjusting their service network on loops between Asia and northern Europe from early April. COSCO Container Lines, "K" Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping will amend the rotations of three of their fi... GOP seeks to trim Coast Guard, MarAd, FMC funds Republican congressmen highlighted concerns about the need to rein in government spending during a hearing Tuesday on the Obama administration's budget requests for the Coast Guard, Maritime Administration and the Federal Maritime Commission. Fran... Big 3 bank on transpacific growth Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM shake up TP network Maersk Line and CMA CGM said Tuesday they will amend their transpacific service networks to the U.S. West Coast from the end of May. Maersk, CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co. operate a vessel sharing agreement on the trade that covers a host ... Europe's Big 3 bank on transpacific growth Europe's Big 3 bank on transpacific growth Europe's Big 3 bank on transpacific growthCMA CGM's executive in charge of the transpacific trade told American Shipper Tuesday that Europe's Big 3 container lines are expecting solid to substantial growt... Rate increases MSC raises transatlantic, U.S./ECSA ratesLiner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said Tuesday it will raise rates on transatlantic and U.S./South America cargo beginning April 1. Maersk hikes transatlantic, Asia/South America ratesMaersk Line said...

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MARCH 2, 2011
Statoil declares Havila charter options The Norwegian energy company Statoil extends the charters of Havila's AHTS-vessels Havila Mercury och Havila Mars with one year. The agreement includes another one-year option. Statoil also declares

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MARCH 2, 2011
Crude extends gains after unexpected decline in US inventories Crude oil futures in New York extended gains after a US government report showed an unexpected decline in inventories. Tenders invited for terminal upgrade Klaipedos Nafta says new tanks will store fuel oil, vacuum gas oil, crude oil and diesel fuel. Prices rise in Fujairah In Cape Town, IFO deliveries were available for supply March 5-16. Distillate prices see double digit gains In Gibraltar, a supplier reported earliest availability would be March 9. Limited bunkering still possible in Tripoli Player says priority is being given to 'humanitarian ships'. Aegean starts operations in Cape Verde Latest market expansion initially serviced by one double-hulled bunker tanker with total marine fuels capacity of 4,200 tonnes. WFS completes acquisition Price of purchasing Nordic Camp Supply has risen to $94.6 million. New fuel leak reported as grounded vessel leaves Norway 'Unbelievable' that damaged vessel was allowed to sail after grounding and spilling bunkers in Norway. Bunker prices driving up food costs BW380 Index shows fuel costs up by 40% in five months. Kontur deploys barge in St. Petersburg Bunker player wants to grow its market share in Russian hub and in the Gulf of Finland. Bunker prices firming at key ports mid-week Supplies not an issue across all key Asian ports. Singapore bunker firms seek local crew Singapore agency wants to 'encourage more Singaporeans and permanent residents' to become seafarers. Tight 380 cSt supplies ease at Taiwanese port Replenishment cargoes arrive from Kaohsiung refinery, says CPC. New jetties may boost bunker demand at South China port Two 50,000 dwt multi-purpose jetties at Humen port will be ready in May, says port source. Rising bunker prices 'not so much' a concern, says APL chief Fluctuations in bunker prices passed on to customers, he says. Limited IFO avails in Far East Russian ports High demand for IFO 180 last week squeezes supplies.

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

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