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BRIEFS

May 12, 2011

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*Shipping News* Maersk posts 85% increase in Q1 net profit to 6.35b kroner AP Moeller-Maersk A/S, the owner of the world's largest container line, said first quarter profit jumped 85 per cent as global trade expanded. Keppel Fels bags US$393m Qatar contract KEPPEL Fels has landed a US$393 million deal to build two bespoke jack-up rigs for Qatar's Gulf Drilling International (GDI). Suez traffic shows no weakness in trade Cargo carried through the Suez Canal rose 4.1 per cent to an eight-month high in April, signalling no weakness in world trade and the third- highest profit ever for AP Moeller-Maersk A/S, the biggest container-shipping line. Radioactive containers likely left Japan before checks

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Maersk first quarter profit soars 82pc to US$1.2 billion on 10pc revenue hike OOCL to increase Asia-Europe rates US$275 per TEU from June Drewry: quarterly on-time rates slide, rate decline and high oil blamed OOIL orders four 13,100-TEU ships from Samsung for US$544 million AADA ups bunker surcharge US$625/TEU on Asia-Australian cargo from June 11 Grand China offers transpacific services that cut transit three days Zhoushan port adds new south east Asia container shipping service China Shipping celebrates operation of LA terminal Phase 2 Wuhan's Dongxihu bonded logistics centre now China's second biggest CEVA pretax profit up 37pc to US$102 million on 13pc jump in revenue ACL launches Mediterranean (EMS) feeder from Damietta from May 11 STX Pan Ocean, HAL launches service linking Singapore to Yangon California mulls bill to make independent harbour truckers employees Boston to get Cosco, Yang Ming, Hanjin direct service via Suez Ex-Hanjin exec advises talks about chassis loss with US shippers Swift Freight International rebrands as Barloworld in Mideast Chinese airlines object to EU's aircraft emission cap & trade plan Airports Council International: First quarter global air traffic up 4pc United Continental sees cargo revenue ton miles drop 5.8pc in April

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Container & terminal activities boost A. P. Moller-Maersk Group's Q1 profit NYK & Nippon Steel awarded for developing corrosion-resistant steel plate for tankers US gets nod to carry out cargo checks in China Exports may plunge to $ 200 bn if DEPB is scrapped: Fieo Food Ministry issues export release orders for 91,685 t of sugar Indian firms make beeline for Sharjah's Hamriyah Free Zone Setting up independent casualty investigation agency among Capt. Mohan Committee's recommendations Aggressive focus on China is need of the hour: Fieo FDI drops by 11 pc in March to $1.07 bn Foodgrain export prospects hinge on Food Rights Bill India thwarts EU bid to permit duty-free access for Pak textiles India, NZ to conclude FTA by next year: Sharma Express Equipment Rental & Logistics facilitates smooth installation of steel girders over railway tracks

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MAY 11, 2011
Dubai Airports predicts rapid growth to 2020 Dubai Airports' ten-year traffic forecast for Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central-Al Maktoum International (DWC) foresees that international cargo traffic will increa... Air Niugini welcomes third B767 Air Niugini, the national airline of Papua New Guinea, has reached yet another milestone with the arrival of its third Boeing B767 in April. The third B767, bearing the registratio... Iata: e-freight eases South African trade procedures Whilst visiting South Africa as part of the recent World Economic Forum Africa, the Iata director general and CEO, Giovanni Bisignani, noted that the complexity of the country's im... New domestic connection from Trelleborg and Malmö to Nässjö The German intermodal transport provider Kombiverkehr and the Swedish operator CargoNet recently launched a new connection from Trelleborg and Malmö to Nässjö (all Sweden). This me... CO2 emissions from rail traffic sinking from year to year The carbon footprint of rail transport is improving by 2% per year. The freight that was transported by rail over the last 15 year was 29% more climate-friendly... Vossloh's Q1/2011 orders at an all-time high The Vossloh Group reported that Q1/2011 saw a sharp rise in demand for its products. Order intake surged from EUR 261.2 million in Q1/2010 to EUR 622.8 million. Demand for locomoti... Devolution for Scotland and Wessex rail routes The UK-based rail service provider Network Rail reported that its devolved route structure recently went live in Scotland and Wessex. Work continues to help the next three routes (... Inspections on Belarus' and Russia's external borders Special inspections have been introduced on Belarus' and Russia's external borders. Employees from the Belarusian ministry of transport are now inspecting lorries and busses that w... Kögel lands large order from Poland The Polish forwarding company Elmar has ordered 100 trailers from the trailer manufacturer Kögel. Elmar, a company located in the southern Polish town of Jedrzejow, will be ta... The ITJ team and "Heidi J" awaiting you in Munich The ITJ and its editorial and sales staff would like to accord you a warm welcome to the transport logistic trade fair, the world's largest exhibition for transport and logistics w... Port of Dunkirk confirms good start to year. The port of Dunkirk (France) April's traffic volumes confirm the good start to the year. Total traffic to the end of April was up 11% compared with last year. The number of contain... The MS "China Steel Integrity" refloated at port of Kashima Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd (K Line) has chartered the bulk carrier "China Steel Integrity", which has been stranded in port of Kashima (Japan) since March 11, following th... Fiege takes on logistics fulfilment for Brands4friends The German logistics provider Fiege has taken on some logistics fulfilment tasks for Germany's largest online shopping club at the Fiege Grossbeeren/Berlin site. By shouldering thi... Ceva Logistics reports Q1/2011 revenue and ebitda growth The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has reported further strong revenue and ebitda growth for Q1/2011. The company entered 2011 in a strong position following the seque... Swift Freight International now acting as Barloworld Logistics Dubai-based Swift Freight International will be consolidated under the brand Barloworld Logistics in the Middle East. The operations in Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be known as Barlowo... Germany: only four federal states still support gigaliner trials The number of German federal states that are in favour of test trials of longer, heavier vehicles (LHVs) has shrunk to just four. Only Lower Saxony, Schleswig Holstein, Bavaria and... ICTSI names officers for PH subsidiaries International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) recently named Jose Manuel De Jesus as president of Davao International Port Stevedoring Services Corp. (DIPSSCOR) in Davao, s... Container service reliability falls again Container service reliability declined for the second quarter in a row during the first quarter of 2011, according to Drewry Maritime Research's latest Schedule Reliability Insight...

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MAY 11, 2011
Conrad Industries braces for Mississippi River flooding Costamare orders containership newbuilds at Sungdong Crowley christens double hull Alaska tank barges Keppel FELS gets Bigfoot order from GDI Volstad OCV to have MacGregor offshore cranes Sinopacific Shipbuilding starts manufacture of new PSV series

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MAY 11, 2011
Canadian labor minister supports new longshore deal Freight transportation index climbs during month of March Port of Camas-Washougal taps economic development firm US Census Bureau report finds exports on the rise in March Ceremony marks keel laying for next NASSCO T-AKE vessel

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MAY 11, 2011
Middle East to Asia VLCC earnings surge sevenfold Increase down to lower bunker prices caused by the falling price of oil, say brokers Box charter owners eye short periods Owners expecting rising charter rates for later in year but are also granting lines options and more flexibility at a price April VLCC rates down 19% on lower Chinese demand Middle East to Asia spot rates for very large crude carriers declined 19% in April from the previous month, according to the latest monthly oil market report by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries LNG spot market boost as few ships to come off charter The liquefied natural gas shipping market, which is already seeing rates in the $90,000-per-day levels, will see few vessels coming off charter in the next two years, helping to keep the spot market buoyant SeaCube first-quarter profits up 20% Container lessor will look to buy more boxes if production capacity allows TEN posts 'satisfactory' profit with a nod to improved LNG prospects Despite positive results, tanker owner has no plans to enlarge gas carrier fleet CMA CGM confirms talks to sell off stake in Malta Freeport Speculation centres on AP Moller-Maersk as buyer AP Moller-Maersk profits soar 82% in first quarter Dramatic improvement in container shipping boosts results Maersk to end 40-year involvement in LNG Danish group wants to reallocate money raised from the disposal to other parts of the group that are considered core businesses China piles the pressure on the world's shipyards to fill capacity With newbuilding orders falling and Chinese yards boosting their market share, price cutting looks likely German banks set to force ship sales KG veteran believes the system has everything to play for as long as it embraces change Peel Ports in wind turbine plant deal Manufacturer Vestas hopes to begin building at Sheerness site within year Founding shareholder liquidates Scorpio shares Aunt of chief executive Emanuele Lauro sells off 7% stake Scrapping rise a good move for dry bulk market Newbuilding orderbook still means supply likely to outstrip demand for bulker fleet, says Precious Shipping boss AP Moller-Maersk has good reasons for LNG withdrawal The disposal of its small LNG fleet would allow AP Moller-Maersk to concentrate on container shipping and other operations When a bubble needs a bath China's private yards are being sustained by a government nod China urged to put a brake on soaring fleet growth Italian owners call for build one, scrap one policy at shipyards to rescue charter markets from effects of excess tonnage Costamare orders five 8,800 teu vessels for Evergreen service Buying spree since going public in November now at 20 vessels valued at more than $1bn Pirates open fire as two ships foil attacks off Oman One gang believed to be responsible for shooting at chemtanker and bulk carrier in raids only a day apart DP World one step away from London listing Ports group reports 13% increase in full-year profits to $375m Britannia posts $50m surplus Strong investment performance and lower -than-expected pool claims boost mutual's coffers General Maritime welcomes new dawn with $31.5m loss Weak freight rate environment and one-off house-cleaning expenses hit bottom line Container shipping heading for turnaround, says RS Platou Markets Tightened supply and demand and improved rates ahead, but earnings still lower than 2011 DSME wins $590m drillship contract with option from Vantage Drilling Delivery by end May 2013 'one of the earliest of the recent order cycle' Just showing you are alive makes you a modern watch officer We are not doing enough to keep the navigator sufficiently involved in the job of ship operating. The results have been accidents caused by complacency UK shipping is still afloat Predictions made in 2001 are on the money, but the system still carries on

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MAY 11, 2011
TEN profits halve TSAKOS Energy Navigation today reported a sharp drop in quarterly profits as gains from the sale of Aframax Opal Queen were offset by falling rates and higher bunker costs Maersk LNG buyer sought AP MØLLER-Maersk revealed today that it is seeking a buyer for its Maersk LNG unit Tanker 'flipped': no-go span PERILOUS shipping conditions on the Mississippi have been underlined by a captain's decision to 'flip' his tanker away from danger, Fairplay was told today Gazprom lifts EU cargoes GAZPROM'S shipments to the EU are exceeding levels normal for this time of year, which a bank report said today was related to a coming price rise Oil price rise underpins Russian trade surplus RISING oil prices helped the value of Russian exports reach $44.1Bn in March, according to Central Bank of Russia Wider Geiger counting urged by JSA JAPAN needs to expand radioactivity testing to more ports than just Tokyo and Yokohama, the JSA has told Fairplay Suez hits eight-month throughput high SUEZ CANAL throughput reportedly rose in May to its highest level in eight months, underlining world trade recovery Bonheur doubles profits NORWAY'S cruise, offshore and renewable energy company Bonheur has doubled its first-quarter profits compared with that quarter of 2010, riding the rise in income rose from offshore drilling and renewable energy Capesize owners resist rates push CAPESIZE owners are resisting charterers' attempts to push down freight rates as bunker prices start recovering after plunging last week DPW unveils listing plan DUBAI Ports World, which announced a volume rise at its terminals worldwide, unveiled plans today to list its shares in London by early June Disasters hit MOL punctuality MOL'S vessel punctuality has been affected by port congestion caused by the March earthquake and tsunami in Japan Wan Hai returns to black INVESTMENT income has helped Taiwanese box carrier Wan Hai post net profits of T$366.87M ($4.54M) for 1Q2011, reversing losses of T$36.1M a year earlier TWIC security gap stirs US uproar US SECURITY officials have been taken to task by a US senator on the revelation of fraud and oversight shortcomings in the TWIC programme Costamare back for more NYSE-LISTED box shipowner Costamare has ordered five more newsbuildings at South Korea's Sundong GenMar's losses triple RECENTLY restructured General Maritime has reported a threefold jump in quarterly losses on increased spot exposure and falling rates

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MAY 11, 2011
Senators Propose $5 Billion DOT Infrastructure Fund Leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee are proposing a $5 billion national infrastructure fund that would encourage private investment in... Japan Semiconductor Plant to Resume Production Japanese semiconductor maker Renesas Electronics said Wednesday it will resume production at its flagship Naka factory on June 1, much... CN Adds Capacity to Tracks for Canada, US Traffic Canadian National is spending nearly US$39 million to add tracks and make rail yard improvements on busy lanes in and... DOT Freight Index Hits 33-month High The amount of freight carried by for-hire carriers rose 1.9 percent in March from February to reach its highest level... Caribbean Shipowners Postpone Bunker Surcharge Increase The members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association are postponing the scheduled increase in their bunker surcharge from Sunday, May 15... Retailer Calls for Uniform Chassis Solution A major retail shipper says ocean carriers have not stopped providing chassis for imported container moves despite widespread shipping company... DOT Stimulus Payouts Near $28 Billion Department of Transportation payouts to states for infrastructure projects from the 2009 stimulus law reached $27.8 billion as of April... Crowley, Seaboard Plan Two Rate Hikes Crowley and Seaboard Marine, members of the Florida-Bahamas Shipowners and Operators Association, plan to increase rates by $100 per 20-foot... Retailers Seek Cost Containment With Logistics Providers Retailers and other beneficial cargo owners are citing cost containment as their top priority in negotiations with logistics providers, according... OOCL to Add Ships to Baltic Loops OOCL is adding vessels to its two weekly services on its SBX network among Baltic ports this month. The... GAO Highlights Serious Gaps in TWIC Program Members of Congress are having second thoughts about the Transportation Worker Identification Credential system now that a Government Accountability Office... Oil Prices Help Widen US Trade Deficit The U.S. trade deficit rose 6 percent in March as higher oil prices offset rising exports fueled by demand for... Costamare Orders Five Boxships Costamare, the acquisitive NYSE-listed container ship owner, ordered five vessels for long-term charter to Taiwanese ocean carrier Evergreen. Each... DP World Volume Climbs 12 Percent Dubai's DP World said it is on track to list its shares on the London stock exchange within a month... Maersk Line Announces Freight Rate Hikes Maersk Line said it will increase rates on cargo shipped from India and Sri Lanka to East Africa. The... A.P. Moller-Maersk Profit Soars 82 Percent A.P. Moller-Maersk boosted first quarter net profit 82 percent from a year ago to $1.2 billion, driven by higher container... Chassis Shift Likely a Year Away, Provider Says Ocean container lines may take another year or longer to complete the process of dropping chassis from the U.S. transportation... Maersk Hikes Piracy Surcharge Maersk Line is increasing its emergency risk surcharge for transporting containers through the pirate-infested waters vof the Gulf of Aden... Panama Canal, Soy Shippers Ink MOU The Panama Canal Authority and the Soy Transportation Coalition signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at fostering and forecasting trade... Greek Shipowner Takes Third Container Ship Box Ships, a New York Stock Exchange-listed container ship owner based in Greece, took delivery on Tuesday of its third...

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MAY 11, 2011
Maersk slow-steaming ahead DP World post volume increase and moves forward on London listing Taiwan trio post investment-assisted Q1 profits APM T ahead in Q1 11 Gulftainer set for another good year

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MAY 11, 2011
TBS tumbles Shares of Nasdaq-listed bulker owner trip as top brass bases fiscal future on 20% rebound in the Baltic Dry Index. GES eyes Saudi Arabian tap Global Energy Studies director says tanker rates can't recover until oil prices are sliced by key producers. BP sage examines "toxic mix" Sky high oil prices and interest rates have the potential to cause major global crisis as seen in the 1970's, BP economist says. Vafias vents at Intertanko StealthGas chief urges tanker industry association insiders to bet on gas segment as crude rates collapse. Petra Perdana fixes trio Anchor-handlers taken off ice to work Malaysian offshore projects worth nearly $25m. Westgarth warns of EU deadline Government regulation of greenhouse gas initiatives could result in a fragmented framework of legislation, Intertanko chief says. Wilson stretches loss Oslo-listed dry-cargo owner says a weak spot market is to blame for it falling deeper into the red during the first three months of 2011. Grete Maersk grounds Giant containership ploughs into Vietnamese sandbank after avoiding collision with fishing boat. Clarksons takes bigger bite London broker grabs a larger slice of the action despite lower freight rates. Founder's daughter exits Passive shareholder Giovanna Lolli-Ghetti sells her $20m holding in New York-listed Scorpio Tankers. TEN to tap gas explosion Greek owner has its sights on expanding its LNG fleet as its tops the Street in the first quarter. Double strike off Oman United Arab Chemical Carriers tanker and Italian panamax both attacked by pirates off Oman. Hitachi beats forecast Japanese shipbuilder's strong end to the year sees it overtake its own full year prediction. Tokai widens loss Japanese ro-ro owner gets off to worse start in first quarter, and says deficit will grow over the year. Slow start for Subsea 7 Kristian Siem led offshore owner disappoints the market with low margins in its first results announcement since merging with Acergy. Costs hurt Marco Polo Singapore shipowner and shipbuilder sees first-half profit fall despite rise in revenue. Bourbon toasts revenue Paris-listed company posts a 24% hike in first quarter sales with demand for vessels on the up. Bonheur bouncing back Fred Olsen's company doubles first quarter profit in a strong start to the year.

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MAY 11, 2011
DP World 1st quarter volume up 8.5% Dubai-based terminal operator DP World said Wednesday it handled 6.8 million TEUs in the first quarter of 2011, 8.5 percent growth year-on-year. The volume figures represent DP World's full or partial stakes in the 49 global terminals in which it o... Mica: TWICs 'no more useful than library cards' Undercover investigators looking into the effectiveness of port security were able to fraudulently obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC cards) and use them to access port facilities and drive a vehicle with a simulated exp... Schenker offers green transport to shippers DB Schenker said it is offering Eco Solutions, which it said are "climate friendly transportation and logistic services." These include an Eco Plus rail product in Germany, where Schenker said energy required is taken entirely from renewable sourc... Emirates adds South China to Asia/Africa loop Emirates Shipping Line last month added two calls in South China to a service linking Southeast Asia and East Africa, the line said Wednesday. The line's four-ship AFA service now has a rotation of Hong Kong, Shekou, Singapore, Port Klang, Colombo... OOCL expands order for 13,000-TEU ships The parent company of OOCL said Tuesday it has increased an order for new containerships. Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. said in a notice to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange that it will order 10 instead of six 13,000-TEU containerships from Kor... Maersk Line nets $467 million Q1 profits Maersk Line on Wednesday announced first quarter operating profit of $467 million, bucking the trend of lines incurring operating losses in the first three months of 2011. Maersk Line's operating profit rose 99 percent from the same period in 2010... Tough 2nd quarter expected

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MAY 11, 2011
Fujairah fuel oil prices rise Crude oil prices showing further losses in early trading on Wednesday. Crude futures dip for second straight week 'The rally in commodities appears to be over. We're going to see prices work their way lower in coming weeks.' CSA Lines postpone bunker surcharge increase Rolling back the announced increases after monitoring fuel costs. DNVPS to launch analysis tool for the bunker industry Will benchmark suppliers' performance to help owners identify 'real' product price, statutory compliance and other critical quality parameters. Bunker plans for Hambantota brought into question SLPA won't be able to handle port's bunker sector alone, says supplier. Bunker markets firm Bunkering continues in Piraeus, despite general strike. Gibraltar appoints new Bunkering Superintendent The challenge for Gibraltar 'is to maintain its lead and reputation in the face of increased competition,' says John Ghio. Strong Q1 results for Moller-Maersk but challenges remain Maersk Line expects bunker costs to have a negative impact on margins. Bunker supplier donates food to stranded VLCC International Bunkering Middle East says reports of donation has triggered fresh moves to help crew. Bunker prices gain mid-week Number of enquiries mixed at main Asian bunkering hubs on Wednesday. Hamburg-based supplier takes Beluga to US court Petrol Bunkering & Trading Germany pursuing $298,553 for unpaid bunkers. South Korean ports see lower bunker volumes in May SK Energy and Hyundai Oilbank cut bunker output this month. Finnish firm to build LNG terminal Terminal to be ready in 2013, in time for completion of Viking Line's LNG-fuelled ferry. Sinopec Zhoushan restarts bunker ops at Chinese port Company restarts operations after solving 'complicated' issues, expands product range. K-Sea halves year-on-year quarterly losses Says net voyage revenue decreased due to 'weakness in the New York harbor bunker market' caused by increased competition.

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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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