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BRIEFS

June 10, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic freight futures screen carries out first trades A new Baltic Exchange platform for centralised electronic trading of dry freight derivatives carried out its first trades and signed up users including Cargill and Morgan Stanley, the exchange said. Panamax rates to rise next week on tighter ship supply Rates for panamax dry bulk carriers on key Asian freight routes are expected to rise slightly next week due to tightening tonnage on the transpacific route, shipbrokers said yesterday.

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NOL to issue US$243.9 million in 10-year bonds at 4.4pc on June 22 IMO guidance sketches out rules of engagement for shipboard armed guards Congressman seeks sanctions against CMA CGM for Iranian weapons aboard Tonnage flood threatens as order deferrals fall to pre-downturn levels Baltic Exchange provides online bourse for trading dry bulk derivatives BIMCO conferences deals with environmental regulatory environment Crew competence not up to new eco-rules and fuel demands of modern ships Russia's NCC terminals experience 6.6pc cent growth in first five months US truckload capacity down 14.1pc as labour, equipment, fuel, financing costs rise Cargotec looks to 2060 and imagines artificial island terminals Air cargo demand to rise in second half, say Cathay Pacific, FedEx BA settles for US$89.5 million anti-trust penalty in US civil suit DHL named aerospace logistics company of 2011 Chapman Freeborn wins top air charter award for fifth straight year

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Kakinada-Pudhucherri National Waterway IV to be developed: IWAI Chairperson Maersk Line CEO calls for serious change in container shipping NYK further improving worlds first solar power-assisted vessel Safmarine launches new iPhone application Govt allows companies to set up captive ports at Major Ports Thar Dry Port enhances customer value by commencing box repair yards at Sanand & Jodhpur ICDs Quake-hit Japan looks to India for more tourists, inflow of business Ashish Pednekar assumes charge as MACCIA President ICE Awards to acknowledge the best in in-house communication on June 17

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JUNE 9, 2011
Kögel delivers gigaliner Trailer manufacturer Kögel recently delivered a 25.25 m long truck combination for the Scandinavian market. The longer and heavier rig consists of a trailer and a centre axle trail... Bahrain: construction of USD 2 million road project started The Ministry of Works in Bahrain has announced the start of construction on a new USD 2 million, 26 km road project in Abu Saib's. The scheme is part of a programme that is schedul... Australia: Pacific National injects USD 150 million in Queensland The Australian rail service provider Pacific National is set to invest more than USD 150 million into regional Queensland with the construction of four new train maintenance and pr... Union Pacific tops list The rail service provider Union Pacific was selected as the top performing railroad by leading US agricultural shippers in the second annual Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) rail... OeBB banking on ETCS Austria's state railway OeBB is introducing the European Train Control System (ETCS). The system, which is the same throughout Europe, will ring in a new era for OeBB with respect ... Scania opens new premises Scania has opened a new EUR 7.5 million facility on a 10,500 sqm tract of land in München-Oberschleissheim (Germany), 500 m from its existing site. The new platform encom... Cargo plane crash in Gabon avoiding the worst On 6 June, an Antonov AN 26 cargo plane, operating on a flight for DHL, crashed into the sea just off the shore near Libreville airport (Gabon). The airplane came to rest submerged... Virgin Atlantic Cargo awarded freight outsourcing contract by Brisbane-based Strategic Airlines The British carrier Virgin Atlantic Cargo is expanding its cargo alliance concept with the addition of Brisbane-based Strategic Airlines as a new partner. This complements their ex... Japan Airlines and American Airlines strengthen cargo relationship Japan Airlines (JAL) and American Airlines (American) have embarked on a closer cooperation aimed at strengthening international cargo operations for both carriers. Their agreement... Iata announces new leadership The International Air Transport Association (Iata) announced leadership changes at the conclusion of its 67th annual general meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Singapo... Safmarine launches new iPhone application Shipping line Safmarine has added another e-product to its range of e-Business accessories with the launch of the Safmarine application for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices. Thi... Norbert Dentressangle: new contract with J.K.H. Drainage The French service provider Norbert Dentressangle has secured a new contract with J.K.H. Drainage, a leading manufacturer of steel reinforced pre-cast concrete products. J.K.H. was... Deutsche Post DHL acquires US-based Standard Forwarding Deutsche Post DHL has purchased the transport firm Standard Forwarding, based in East Moline IL (USA). The acquisition is intended to strengthen the German logistics corp... Rhenus boosts turnover in Switzerland Rhenus Alpina AG registered a successful business year in 2010. The Rhenus firms in Switzerland significantly increased their 2010 turnover to CHF 258 million (2009: CHF 236 millio...

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JUNE 9, 2011
ExxonMobil announces major GoM deepwater discovery NASSCO gets $18 million LHA 5 contract mod Taber Extrusions gets Austal LCS and JHSV contracts International Paint expands cargo hold coatings product line Island Offshore orders PSV's from STX OSV Austal books ferry order for Henderson shipyard Kleven Maritime books seismic ship contract Seadrill orders another semisubmersible tender rig

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JUNE 9, 2011
Foss Maritime vessels earn Jones F. Devlin awards Port of Halifax adding two Super post-panamax cranes Trimac Transportation buying assets of Benson Tank Lines Mario Cordero new member of Federal Maritime Commission Coast Guard command change for Sector Columbia River

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JUNE 9, 2011
Torm rushes to raise capital as low long range tanker rates linger Owner's second sale and leaseback deal in a week could be catalyst for similar agreements Pacific supramax rates struggle to find solid ground Supramax rates still falling on oversupply while handysize hold above $10,000 in the Pacific Smaller bulkers in demand from emerging countries Amid growth in demand for smaller, geared bulkers, overordering rings alarm bells India needs LNG to supplement insatiable energy demand India's rising appetite for energy means it will have to supplement its coal imports with liquefied natural gas to meet demand Chinese soyabean imports to keep rising China's soyabean imports are the country's "big growth story", and are set to rise over the next few years, benefiting dry bulk shipping due to high tonne-mile demand, according to Paragon Shipping chief executive Michael Bodouroglou Shale gas is coming, but are there ships to carry it? The LNG sector is showing a surprising lack of urgency in ordering vessels to service a paradigm shift in the market Owners reluctant to snap up MR product tanker bargains But brokers warn that restraint over attractively low newbuilding prices may not last Seaspan signs $700m deal for seven 10,000 teu ships Takes options for a further 18 vessels as part of $2.5bn deal Nautilus Marine seeks $60m for 'attractive opportunities' Three months after quitting Star Bulk, Akis Tsirigakis emerges with new blank cheque company for shipping deals Financial engineers craft more spin-offs, but not for drillers Liquefied natural gas heads for "Golden Age" as Odfjell Offshore pulls back $600m IPO Share issue could be best way forward for troubled offshore firm Bondholders may need to take a haircut and let new equity come in, says analyst Sevan's shares embark on a long path downwards The necessity of simultaneously timing investor demand, while managing a new technology on a tight cash budget, has proved to be overwhelming for Sevan Marine Russian ports poised for a box boom There has been a steady rise in Russia's cargo volumes, yet containerisation is still at a low level, clearly pointing to potential for growth New port infrastructure paves the road to success Lack of appropriate rail infrastructure among Russian exporters, a lack of inland distribution centres and imbalance in container flows are all important factors in accelerating change The rise and fall of maritime clusters The UK should be an inspiration across Europe for the way it is prepared to put up a fight in the face of the competitive threat ICS is expressing a preference, not 'imposing' a bunker levy scheme National shipowners' associations have concluded that a levy-based mechanism will be simpler, more transparent and easier to administer Libyan rebels plan to restart oil exports Boost expected for Mediterranean aframax trade Greeks slow pace of orders in first five months Greek owners are most bullish on container vessels but are showing caution in adding to bulker and tanker backlog Two ship order for Turkish yard Turkish yards prove hit in Norway Filling the gap Pension funds have shown a taste for port terminal assets, particular in the container sector, but they could do more Hochtief mops up Beluga Offshore stake Takes full control of joint venture Unions pledge to fight sell-off of top Greek ports Umbrella body for port staff says emergency plans to raise money from Piraeus and Thessaloniki are unlawful and unprecedented in Europe UK port throughput remains static Sector is failing to accelerate out of recession A pointless exercise? Sanctions need to be fit for purpose, impossible to dodge, and absolutely unambiguous, so that everybody involved knows precisely what is expected of them Keppel FELS wins $142m drilling tender order from Seadrill Seadrill orders eighth tender of same design Freight volumes forecast to slowdown Rate of growth slowing falling freight rates Exclusive: Middle East Oil Analysis Find out who exactly is exporting oil where Work restarts at Croatian yard Occupation threat by metalworkers sees shipbuilding activity begin at Brodosplit

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JUNE 9, 2011
Yangzijiang confirms Seaspan order CHINA'S Yangzijiang Shipbuilding said today that it has won a firm $700M contract to build seven 10,000teu box ships for Seaspan TORM sells another tanker to FSL JUST A week after selling TORM Margrethe to Singapore's First Ship Lease Trust, Danish products tanker specialist TORM has sold sister vessel TORM Marie to the trust RCCL upsizes in China ROYAL Caribbean International said today it is shifting the 3,114-passenger Voyager of the Seas to a Shanghai base in 2012 Daewoo to manage Daehan DAEWOO Shipbuilding in South Korea told Fairplay today it will take over management of Daehan Shipbuilding next month NOL seeks S&P funds SINGAPORE'S NOL will issue S$300M ($243.7M) in notes for partial financing of future purchases of box ships, Fairplay was told today VLCCs rise despite oil impasse VLCC RATES continued to rise today even though oil prices exceeded $101 per barrel in reaction to OPEC's impasse on oil output Noka barred for pollution GREEK ship management group Noka Shipping was barred from operating in the US for five years after pleading guilty to pollution violations Shipping shares tumble US-LISTED shipping stocks fared worse than the broader market as investors reacted to OPEC's higher oil pricing and rising concerns about the economic recovery

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JUNE 9, 2011
Container Services Resume at Port of Sendai Container services resumed this week at the Port of Sendai-Shiogoma, the most important port in Japan's northeastern region of Tohoku,... NOL to Issue Bonds for New Ships Neptune Orient Lines said it would issue S$300 million (US$244 million) in 10-year bonds to help finance the purchase of... UCLA-Ceridian Trucking Index Declines The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index extended its slide in May, falling 0.9 percent following April's 0.5 percent decline and... Wholesale Inventories Outpace Sales U.S. wholesalers' inventories rose 0.8 percent last month, held down by tighter automotive inventories, while sales increased 0.3 percent, the... Roadrunner Reorganizes Management, Plans Expansion Following an acquisition and East Coast expansion, trucking company Roadrunner Transportation Systems is reorganizing its management team... TNT Express Launches Europe-India Freighter TNT Express launched a dedicated 767 freighter service between India and Europe, claiming the added capacity will consolidate the Dutch... Obama Considers Tapping Oil Reserves President Obama is keeping open the option of drawing oil out of the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve to drive down... Truckers Seek Safety Standards Two national trucking groups called on the Department of Transportation to begin researching the benefits of crashworthiness standards for heavy... Surging Exports Trim U.S. Trade Deficit Record exports fueled by a slumping dollar combined with a drop in automotive and oil imports to shrink the U.S.... Qatar Airways Buys 35 Percent of Cargolux Qatar Airways acquired a 35 percent strategic stake in Cargolux, Europe's biggest all-cargo airline, on Thursday taking a major step... Former Cathay Chief to Head IATA The International Air Transportation Association named former Cathay Pacific chief executive Tony Tyler to replace Giovanni Bisignani as head of...

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JUNE 9, 2011
ESC backs Maersk call OPEC's disarray means more oil pain Chinese cargo ship released after ransom drop Cass Index points to flatlining US economy NOL to raise USD244 million for order book war chest

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JUNE 9, 2011
Hochtief hunts Beluga unit German construction group races to takeover windfarm installation venture, Beluga Hochtief Offshore. Awilco unit readies debut Drilling division of Norwegian tanker owner scores regulatory approval to list shares on Oslo Axess. Is it a box or artwork? The humble box, now approaching its 60th anniversary, is being celebrated in an exhibition in Germany as "a fetish of the modern age". Genmar eyes ATM Peter Georgiopoulos-led tanker owner raises eyebrows after inking open market sales agreements in $50m fundraiser. DFDS in staff options move Danish ferry group to promote culture that "creates and rewards results" with stock options worth DKK 3m. Khalijia 3 sold Micky Shipping will scrap bulker involved in serious collision in India last year. FSL reels in tanker cash First Ship Lease Trust triumphs in $16m raid tied to acquisition of Torm product tankers. Euroseas in boxship deal Nasdaq-listed operator of boxships and bulkers has secured a two-year renewal of 2,500-teu Maersk Noumea charter. Farstad fixes seven in Oz Karl-Johan Bakken-led offshore owner seals term deals worth over $70m for seven vessels Down Under. Austal adds ferry Australian shipbuilder snares $17m deal for new passengership. The good, bad and the ugly Goldman Sachs takes radically different views of the outlook for the various sectors of the shipping industry. Seaspan's $2.5bn deal Ambitious NY-listed company finalises its plans for seven 10,000-teu units with 18 options making contract with Chinese yards worth $2.5bn.

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JUNE 9, 2011
Trucking executive to chair U.S. Chamber Ruan John Ruan, chairman and chief executive officer of Ruan Transportation Management Systems, was elected Wednesday as chairman of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Ruan is an Iowa-based motor carrier with a fleet of 3,300 trucks and 5,100 trailers p... Ryder buys Hill Hire in U.K. Ryder System has acquired Bradford, England-based commercial truck leasing firm Hill Hire plc, a subsidiary of Lloyds Banking Group. The stock acquisition was completed Wednesday at a cash price of about £154 million (about $252 million). "As we c... FMCSA seeks comments on chassis records The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published a notice in theFederal Registerthis week asking for comments on modifying a requirement for Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) for intermodal equipment. The proposed modification wou... Cathay makes cargo personnel changes Cathay Pacific has made two executive personnel changes within its cargo business, the airline said Thursday. Algernon Yau, general manager of Hong Kong International Airport, will become chief executive officer of Cathay Pacific Services Ltd., the... Cordero sworn in at FMC Cordero The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission said that Mario Cordero was sworn in last week as a commissioner for a term to expire on June 30, 2014. Cordero was nominated by President Barack Obama Sept. 17, 2010 and confirmed by the Senate on April... CMA CGM to raise rates from Asia, Europe French liner carrier CMA CGM said Wednesday it is raising rates on a host of trades from Asia and Europe effective July 1. The increases are: From Asia (including Bangladesh and Sri Lanka) to northern Europe (including the U.K. and Baltic nations... NOL in next phase of cash-raising Singapore-based NOL Group said Thursday it will issue roughly $243 million in interest-bearing notes as part of its $1.5 billion cash raising program to partially finance new containerships. It's the second such sale of notes for NOL, the parent c... ESC lauds, cautions Maersk over industry changes The European Shippers' Council on Wednesday lauded Maersk Line Chief Executive Eivind Kolding for a recent speech suggesting the container shipping industry needs to overhaul its model tofocus on schedule reliability and ease of use for customers ... CBP releases ACE federal agency message set U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Wednesday released the final Participating Government Agencies (PGA) Message Set for Automated Commercial Environment, its future umbrella computer system. The PGA Message set is a harmonized set of informatio... Maersk CEO Eivind Kolding's 'manifesto' Maersk CEO Eivind Kolding's "manifesto" Maersk CEO Eivind Kolding's "manifesto"...

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JUNE 9, 2011
Fujairah prices firm Healthy activity in the Middle East hub. Rotterdam and Hamburg markets firm Rotterdam prices at their highest levels in four weeks. Buyer cooperative celebrates Golden Jubilee Membership has grown to over 450, purchasing fuels and lubricants on behalf of more than 1,500 ships. Bunker prices firming across Asian ports Number of enquiries in key Asian bunker hubs were generally moderate on Thursday. New managing director at DNV Petroleum Services Eirik Andreassen succeeds Tore Morten Wetterhus who returns to DNV HQ after four years of leading DNVPS. BP buys high viscosity cargo at higher premiums BP's purchase may mean that European sources are getting tight. US Navy pays $19.6 million for marine tank indicators Tank indicators used to measure volume of diesel fuel marine tanks, ballast tanks and waste tanks, among other uses. Seaspan's MOL Emerald receives Triple-E rating Company 'very excited' to be first containership owner to receive rating, says vice president of Seaspan. Calls to expedite opening of Colombo's new storage facility Suppliers complain about 'huge space constraints' for bunker fuel storage.

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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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