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August 4, 2011

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*Shipping News* Boom seen for US ports catering to Japan Longshoremen at ports in Washington state and Vancouver are set to load more timber and lumber onto vessels destined for Japan as the world's third-biggest economy rebuilds from a US$220 billion natural disaster. Anchor Ship may double its fleet Anchor Ship Investment Co, Japan's largest ship-fund manager, may more than double its fleet to as many as 50 vessels because of rising imports of coal and iron ore in China and India. Owners pay clients to hire supertankers Supertanker owners paid clients for a second day to charter vessels on the industry's benchmark route as vessel supply continued to outpace demand. India probes 'ghost ship' grounding on Mumbai beach

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MOL transpac, Asia-Europe on-time rates slip, but improve to US east coast US west coast imports increase 3pc with LA-Long Beach up 6pc in first half Advent of super megaships spark fear of coming shortage of European feeders Shanghai's seven-kilometre six-lane Chong-qi Bridge has been completed CAI International container leasing profits rise 92pc in second quarter Twice-listed DP World delays US listing until market mood brightens: CEO Hong Kong retail sales increase 30pc in June to US$4.01 billion CMA CGM increases rates on westbound cargo from India to Europe CEVA gains ISO, OHSAS accreditation in Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary BIFA says new EU Customs Code is delayed beyond June 2013 target date Hong Kong air cargo volume slips in response to slack global economy Association of Asia Pacific Airlines collective cargo falls 6pc in June Malaysia's chief minister wants rates cut to boost Sarawak development Korean Air orders 10 Bombardier Cseries with options on 10 more St Louis and Missouri chambers of commerce blast China air cargo hub critics

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AMET University holds first convocation Shreyas Shipping & Logistics achieves improved top line in Q1 India-EU free trade pact talks in advanced stage Japan eliminates duties on 87pc of export items JNPT Chairman outlines his long-term vision KPT setting up marine engineering college under IMU Making Mormugao Port pharma hub could cut huge expenses: GPMA Mundra Port's AMCT handles highest-ever overall & ICD monthly throughput National SC Commission lends ear to relevant issues at Kandla Port Sri Lanka aiming at Asian hub status Nationwide banks' strike likely on Aug. 5

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Schiphol cargo growth continues in first half Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has continued to post healthy cargo growth throughout the first six months of 2011. Overall cargo tonnage handled through the airport stood at 753,073 to... Bangkok Flight Services awarded IATA ISAGO certificate Following the successful completion of its corporate and station audit in Bangkok, Thailand, Bangkok Flight Services (BFS), a joint venture between Bangkok Airways and Worldwide Fl... Wim Bosman lauches Eco service Within the context of sustainable logistics, Dutch logistics group Wim Bosman, based in 's-Heerenberg, aims to support customers in achieving their sustainability goals. This means... Norfolk Southern post all-time net income high in Q2 Southern Corporation reported record second-quarter net income of USD 557 million, 42% up on the same quarter in 2010. Railway operating revenues rose 18% to USD 2.9 billion, a sec... Hungary's Budapest-Székesfehérvár railway line to be equipped with ETCS The Budapest-Kelenföld to Székesfehérvár railway line is part of pan-European railway corridor V and is to be equipped with the ETCS train control system. Nemezeti Infrastrukt'ra... Samskip ratchets up activities and invests in Duisburg The international logistics company Samskip with its subsidiary Van Dieren has been committed to the Port of Duisburg for many years. Now duisport is building a new combined transp... MOL: on-time arrival performance results for April-June 2011 MOL recently updated on-time arrival performance results for April-June 2011 for the major east-west trade lanes for its quarterly report in an effort to upgrade and improve the qu... Mandatory advance booking for Estonia-Russia border crossing As of 1 August, all vehicles travelling from Estonia to Russia require a mandatory advance electronic booking of a place in the queue at the border crossing. The new rule applies f... 2010 cargo volumes hit record high Airports Council International (ACI World), the global association of airports, this week released its World Airport Traffic Report 2010, presenting data from more than 1,300 airpo... DP World: excellent Q2 2011 Dubai Ports World has announced that its global portfolio of container terminals continued to build on its excellent start to 2011, with the momentum carrying over into the second ... Newly listed TNT Express reports lower operating income Recently listed Amsterdam-based TNT Express has reported strong performance in the EMEA region. The company's earnings in Brazil are on track to meet the 2012 half-year target desp... Toll Group acquires German ocean forwarder Andree & Wilkerling Australian transport and logistics giant Toll Group has added to its global forwarding business with the purchase in Germany of ocean forwarder Andree & Wilkerling (AWG). The b... BBA Aviation appoints David Best as president of Asia Pacific BBA Aviation, the leading aviation support and aftermarket services provider, has announced the appointment of David Best as president, Asia Pacific. In his new role, he will be re...

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Converteam to supply IPS for Mobile Landing Platform ships Prospector Offshore orders two more jack-ups at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Carnival agrees construction of three new cruise ships

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Port of Seattle income up during second quarter Evergreen teaming with Mitsui for new Asia/Southeast Africa service Crowley logistics group earns top 3PL honor Trade between NAFTA partners rises during month of May Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach present clean air award to Evergreen

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Middle East-Asia VLCC earnings plummet to fresh lows Brokers question whether owners can survive as the sheer volume of ships overshadows growing cargo demand Transpacific freight rates dive as lines chase cargo Freight rates on the transpacific trade lane nosedived this week Platou forecasts boxship market will improve in 2012 Charter rates at present still under pressure as multiple owners make offers for business CMA CGM transforms Marseilles' skyline Jacques Saadé has trumped industry peers with the view from his office eyrie US Bill could bar class from blacklisted countries Surprise move could see classification societies being banned from working in the US Cost of emissions tax will be passed on to customers, says shipper groups ESC's Nicolette van der Jagt says incentives and rewards scheme would be more effective German owners edge closer to use of onboard armed guards Security experts say step is two to three months away, but cautious shipowners would prefer federal forces onboard Disillusion grows over anti-piracy measures Four percent of owners admit to paying ransoms Life is too complicated for the God Complex Decisions should be made and strategies built the way that life itself has evolved, through a process of trial and error Credit Agricole guns for Seaarland companies Revelations emerge of ship arrests and unpaid crew as Marco Polo gets eight-day window to continue as a going concern A miner's view of quality shipping We should applaud influential mining companies that are building a solid presence in shipowning for all the best reasons Sovcomflot boss joins alarm over crude tankers Russian owner is well placed to weather the storm, but others may not be so fortunate Diamond S purchase signals market confidence Investors express backing for the investment decision and its timing Narrow escape from US debt default will not stop rot Trade and shipping capacity will still be hit, despite deal by US Congressional leaders to raise the debt ceiling Europe's grip on cruiseships Aida Cruises has ordered two cruiseships in Japan, but European yards possess so much fit-out expertise that any migration of shipbuilding eastwards is likely to be drawn-out IRISL leads second EU sanctions challenge and denies Iran nuclear link Group of 36 'affiliates' of Iranian line attempt to lift assets freeze and restrictive measures Stella Marine and Albis Shipping in joint commercial management deal Blue Sea Tankers will focus on product tankers in handysize and medium-range Diana Containerships draws close to acquiring sixth vessel Executives say more boxships seen for sale but no notable softening of prices Dover welcomes fresh guidelines on sale of UK trust ports Department for Transport declares four "essential criteria" covering local participation, fair competition, fair price and future investment Dry bulk value writedowns hit TOP Ships Below breakeven rates and gloomy market outlook prodded owner to sell ships Aida orders cruiseships from Japan Germany's shipbuilding flagship Meyer Werft loses out as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries wins its first order from German operator Pacific Basin profits plummet on lacklustre market and ro-ro loss Operator says handysize daily net of $13,660 compares favourably with $10,530 spot rates The proper course Ship masters are the best judges of whether they need and can benefit from using a deepsea pilot, and companies should leave the decision in their hands Costa Crociere puts in another order at Fincantieri's Venice yard Vessel will be cruise operator's largest and is intended to replace existing older vessels Containerport operators face shake-up in rankings Drewry forecasts Asian companies and Turkey's Yildirim to break into top 20 Waigaoqiao back-ends contract to win jack-up entry Chinese yard accepts nominal 1% deposit to gain a foothold in high end of market Ship runs aground for second time Karin Schepers refloated after going aground in Cornwall SembCorp Marine bullish despite lower second-quarter profit Profits down 15% to $125m due to revenue recognition

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AUGUST 3, 2011
IRISL lawyer predicts a 'speedy' EU trial A LONDON lawyer representing IRISL told Fairplay today that the company expects a "speedy" decision in its favour in its court challenge to EU sanctions Don't pass the buck on ship emissions THE GLOBAL Shippers Forum urged the maritime sector today to pick up the dinner check when it comes to cutting emissions Why bank lost faith in tankers SHIPPING analyst Doug Mavrinac told Fairplay today the IEA's release of crude from strategic reserves was a key factor in an investment bank's decision to revoke 'buy' guidance on shares of OSG and Frontline UK's biggest cocaine haul found at port BRITAIN'S biggest cocaine haul has been seized at Southampton's docks, the UK Border Agency revealed today Sell-offs sink TOP EVANGELOS Pistiolis-led Top Ships said today it lost $103.5M in 2Q11, mainly because of impairment charges on three bulkers HPH Trust posts profits HPH TRUST today posted after-tax profits of a HK$1Bn ($128.3M) for the period from 25 February to 30 June, with HK$653.7M in profits attributable to unit holders Pacific Basin's profits drop HONG KONG drybulk and ro-ro carrier Pacific Basin today blamed tough market conditions for a steep drop in net profits in first half US court grants shield MARCO Polo Seatrade has been granted interim relief by a New York bankruptcy court, allowing the company to operate while it reorganises Suitors seen for German turbine terminal BREMEN'S port management group Bremenports today predicted "solid competition" among private investors for a €200M ($286.1M) wind turbine terminal planned for Bremerhaven Diana Containerships reduces net losses DIANA Shipping's box unit today announced that its net losses were reduced year on year in the second quarter Noble signs LNG deal HONG KONG's Noble has signed an deal in which the group would buy 1M tonnes of LNG per year from the Gulf LNG project in Papua New Guinea, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Rio Tinto offers higher Capesize rates BROKERS told Fairplay today that Australian miner Rio Tinto has been offering higher Capesize rates for the Western Australia/Qingdao route to boost FFA rates for the segment Court grants ONE relief OMEGA Navigation Enterprises has announced that a US court has given it a lifeline by granting "all of the additional relief" requested by the company Oz port waits climb WAITS AT Newcastle's coal ports are nearing year-high levels today because of wet-weather backlogs China's coal imports wane BUYERS of coal in China are turning away from international suppliers in favour of cheaper domestic supplies, IHS McCloskey reported today

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Trucker Estes Express to Raise Rates 6.9 Percent Estes Express Lines will raise less-than-truckload rates an average 6.9 percent effective Aug. 8, matching rate hikes by many of... CMA CGM's Low Liquidity Troubles Bond Investors CMA CGM high-yield bonds dropped sharply in Europewan trading on Wednesday after it reported a lower-than-expected liquidity figure, and reports... LaHood Blasts Congress for FAA Impasse U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood blasted the U.S. Congress for taking a summer recess before failing to resolve an impasse... CN Spends $165 Million to Expand Yard Near Chicago Canadian National Railway will spend $165 million to expand a freight yard in Gary, Ind., that it uses to build... US Container Imports Rise 4 Percent Growth in U.S. containerized imports slowed to 4 percent in the second quarter after rising 9 percent in the first... MIQ Logistics Buys British-Based TLC MIQ Logistics acquired British third-party logistics provider The Logistics Corporation to expand its operations in the U.K. and Europe. ... Freight Shipments Down 3.7 Percent in July Freight shipments declined 3.7 percent in July from the previous month, a sign the sluggish economy is slipping, Cass Information... US Factory Orders Dipped 0.8 Percent in June Orders to U.S. factories fell 0.8 percent in June, according to the Commerce Department, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing, which... Yang Ming, OOCL to Combine China-India Service Yang Ming and OOCL plan to merge their two China-India-Pakistan services (CPX and CIS 2) into a single loop called... Entrants Challenge Old Guard Terminal Operators Several financially strong companies, mainly in Asia, are poised to break into the global container terminal market, challenging the established... Seaspan Takes Delivery of 63rd Ship Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan took delivery of its 63rd vessel, a 4,500 twenty-foot-equivalent unit ship chartered to "K" Line. ... Diana Containerships Loss Narrows, Revenue Triples Vessel owner-charterer Diana Containerships said its second-quarter loss narrowed to $600,000 from $1.7 million a year ago, as time-charter revenue... Bremen-Bremerhaven Container, Auto Traffic Soars The German twin ports of Bremen-Bremerhaven boosted first half container traffic by 25 percent from a year ago, outpacing growth... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hit 20-Month Low The average spot rate for shipping a container from China to the U.S. West Coast fell 6.8 percent to its... JAL Posts $162.8 million Net Profit Japan Airlines posted a net profit of $162.8 million on a consolidated basis in its fiscal first quarter ending June... India Shippers Blast Congestion Surcharges The Western India Shippers Association says shipping lines and the Indian government share responsibility for the congestion and delays blighting... Zim Sets Asia-Europe Peak Season Surcharge Zim Integrated Shipping Services imposed a peak season surcharge on westbound cargo moving from Asia and the Indian subcontinent to... Arkansas Best Swings to $5.3 Million Profit Arkansas Best, parent of ABF Freight System, returned to the black for the first time in nearly three years with...

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Terminal investment bounces back, but is it enough? Liners paying the price of 12% y-o-y Far East - Europe capacity explosion 'Ugly' contest shifts to the eurozone BGF feeder in grounding mystery Hutchison appointed operator of Port Botany ILC

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Eagle on point Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner says it still has access to the cash it needs to ride out the downturn despite second-quarter loss. Bank battles Marco motion Credit Agricole calls US bankruptcies of Antonio Zacchello-led shipping trio a "sham" during attack on use of cash. Arctic sea ice on the move Scientists are endorsing the likelihood that the Northern Route will be traversed without icebreaker assistance. MOL in short sea splash Tokyo-based shipping syndicate forges partnership with Hoegh Autoliners in 13-vessel venture. German boxship 'grounds' Coastguard says HS Schiffahrts vessel struck Cornish beach in the early hours of Wednesday. Benin joins war risks list Hijackings lead to a widening of area where shipowners have to pay additional insurance premium. DCIX poised to pounce Simeon Palios talks S&P as Diana Containerships zeros in on $150m credit facility and another acquisition. Fund plans bulker blitz Anchor Ship Investment looking to double its overall fleet to 50 vessels, president says. Kiss of life for Maui A rescue effort is being mounted to resuscitate the Maui gas field off New Zealand. Sales scar Top Ships Hits on bulker trio shove Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner deep into the red in Q2 as CEO turns banker. Barclays bleak on dry Owners looking for an uptick in dry-cargo rates in 2011 will be disappointed, suggests Barclays Capital. German pair in tanker pact Stella Marine and Albis Shipping get together in products tanker commercial management venture. Pac Basin's 1H profit woe Klaus Nyborg-led bulker owner reports sharply reduced bottom line. Tanker titans downed Frontline and OSG stripped of buy tags at Jefferies after one-two from IEA and global economy. Carnival pens $2bn order Micky Arison-led cruiseship owner books three newbuildings in Italy and Japan. Noble first for Papua LNG Noble Clean Energy has signed a Heads of Agreement with InterOil and Pacific LNG for the supply of liquid gas from a new facility in the Gulf of Papua. Qatar Nav nets port deal Unit seals $500m contract with Qatar Petroleum to operate harbour vessels in port Mesaieed.

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AUGUST 3, 2011
Scaled back economic forecasts Mixed 2nd quarter results Arkansas Best in the blackArkansas Best Corp. said Tuesday it had second quarter net profit of $5.3 million, compared to a net loss in the same 2010 period. Tropical reports 2nd quarter operating lossTropical Shipping recorded a $300,000 operating ... August Feature Tropical reports 2nd quarter operating loss Tropical Shipping recorded a $300,000 operating loss in the second quarter compared to a $4.2 million operating profit in the same 2010 period. Revenue for the quarter ending June 30 fell to $79.9 from $86 million in the second quarter of 2010. "C... OOCL, Yang Ming rationalize China/India loops Liner carriers OOCL and Yang Ming have merged two jointly operated China/India loops into one, according to a report this week fromAlphalinerand confirmed by American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The two lines have folded their joint CIS service... Nhava Sheva snarls North America/India service Hapag-Lloyd said Wednesday a vessel on its Indamex service was unable to complete its unloading and loading operations on Monday at the government-run terminal in Nhava Sheva, India's biggest container port, due to the replacement of rail mounted c... Crowley service to call Tampa Tampa Port Authority said last week a Crowley Liner Services vessel will begin calling the port. It said theCrowley Americaswill offer service to Rio Haina in the Dominican Republic, Port au Prince in Haiti, Manzanillo in Panama, Puerto Limon in Co... New alliance takes aim at CSA system Sanderson Tom Sanderson, chief executive officer of logistics provider Transplace, has been named chairman of the Alliance for Safe, Efficient and Competitive Truck Transportation. The nonprofit corporation, composed of carriers, shippers, brokers ... Arkansas Best in the black Arkansas Best Corp. said Tuesday it had second quarter net profit of $5.3 million, compared to a net loss in the same 2010 period. Revenue was $498.6 million for the quarter compared to $411.3 million in 2010's second quarter. The company said it... OmniTRAX buys California short-line railroad OmniTRAX said Tuesday it had purchased the Stockton Terminal & Eastern Railroad. The 25-mile ST&E is located in California's Central Valley and is linked to the Port of Stockton via the Union Pacific and BNSF railroads. It is located near Intersta...

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AUGUST 3, 2011
IFO prices down in Fujairah In Durban, deliveries available for supply between August 5-13. Bunkers International offering LSFO in Colombia Product available in Cartagena, Barranquilla, and Santa Marta. Rotterdam and Hamburg markets soft In Piraeus, it was quiet early in the day but the market picked up later as prices started to fall. Coastal shipping '40%' cheaper than rail Domestic feeder service benefit from focus on hubs. External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A. Shipping firm gains interim bankruptcy protection Dutch company believes Chapter 11 filing will help 'restore the company to long-term financial health'. Opposition to bunker levy grows 'The depth of anti-bunker levy feeling' from shippers' organisations 'too strong to ignore.' Bulgarian competition watchdog to investigate Lukoil Commission on Protection of Competition to decide if energy sector is operating as a free market. High viscosity cargoes heading to Singapore Arbitrage volumes to remain low for third month in a row. STX Europe unveils LNG fuelled cruise ship concept Ship design meets target to reduce GHG emissions by 50%. Mid-week bunker prices continue to soften Avails of bunker fuel generally sufficient in Asian ports. 'Oil-water' emulsion system lowers fuel consumption by 15% Study reports greater energy output with water emulsion than with straight fuel oil. Tanker firm continues losses after 'sharp' rise in bunker prices Spot TCE rates for suezmaxes, aframaxes and panamaxes lower by 62%, 47% and 28% respectively, says OSG. WFS closes Q2 with record performance Company 'excited about prospects for further expansion,' says chief. Bunker prices mixed as crude falls for third straight day Demand strong on the West Coast, while the East experiences a quiet day of trading.

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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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