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BRIEFS

January 14, 2011

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*Shipping News* Rising population ensures long-term growth: Maersk Increasing population and incomes in developing countries and a tendency for world trade to expand faster than GDP point to long-term growth in the transport business, the head of Danish shipping and oil group A P Moller-Maersk said. Ship orders seen rising 4% on global recovery Global shipbuilding orders may rise 4 per cent this year to the highest levels since 2008 as economic recovery drives demand for consumer goods and fuel, according to estimates South Korea's industrial ministry released yesterday.

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East-west freight rates to drop 7pc in 2011: Drewry Shenzhen western port areas see robust box growth in 2010 Tianjin port hits 10 million TEU and 400 million tonnes in 2010 Evergreen divides intra-Asia loop into two services CSAV adds new call at Port of Savannah World Bank: Normality returns as third world drives growth Train crash stopped Dutch-German freight movement Bomb squad called to Savannah port freight office CN launch eco-container chassis to cut emissions 8-10pc Hactl beats 2007 record as 2010 volume up 24.8pc over 2009's IndiGo places largest order in history for 180 Airbus A320s ECS Group plans more global air cargo expansion Don't rush into Open Sky accords, warns Manila lawmaker

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FutureShip's boxship optimisation yields significant fuel savings HCL has fruitful interaction with customers in Pune Japan's maritime trade leaders back Sea Asia 2011 Maritime Agenda 2020 envisages investment of 5 lakh cr. MOL introduces energy efficiency management plan for tanker fleet Rlys may miss cargo traffic target in 2010-11 Customs to streamline export procedures: Fieo Industrial growth dips to 18-month low in Nov.

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JANUARY 13, 2011
Pepsi outsources Netherlands logistics to Kuehne + Nagel PepsiCo, one of the world's leading producers of convenience foods and beverages, has awarded a ten-year contract to Kuehne + Nagel for its warehousing and distribution activities ... Group 7 now AEO certified The German service provider Group 7, headquartered in Schwaig near Munich, was recently awarded an authorised economic operator certificate (AEO). This special status entitles the ... Reysas transports wine for Doluca The Turkish transportation service provider Reysas Lojistik has been selected by the company Doluca Sarapcilik to distribute its wines, thus bringing the brand name Doluca into Rey... Günter Butschek new head of operations at Airbus Günter Butschek has been appointed as Airbus's new operations executive vice-president with effect from 1 March. Butschek will succeed Gerald Weber, who is leaving Airbus, and will... Containership optimisation by Maric and FutureShip yields fuel savings The lines of a 9,000 teu containership series were significantly improved by a joint venture between Maric, a Chinese design office, and FutureShip, a Germanischer Lloyd subsidiary... Port of Singapore sets new record for teu handled Container traffic in the port of Singapore came to 28.4 million teu in 2010, a 9.9% increase over the 25.9 million teu recorded in 2009. Total cargo throughput increased by 6.4%, t... Air Charter Service expanding in South America Air Charter Service, a leading aircraft charter provider, is continuing its global expansion by opening its first Brazilian office, in Sao Paulo. ACS Brazil will offer cargo as wel... US rail traffic rises in 2010 The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has reported an increase in rail traffic in 2010, when US railroads originated 14.8 million carloads, a 7.3% increase over last year but... Air France-KLM reports rise in December traffic, decline in load factor Air France-KLM said that its cargo business was affected by the difficulties encountered by ground transport in December. Traffic was up by 2.1%, for a 4.6% rise in capacity, leadi... Inderm'hle transforms its workshop into an independent unit The workshop of the Inderm'hle group, a Swiss transport specialist, has become an independent unit called Inderm'hle Nutzfahrzeuge (Inderm'hle commercial vehicles). Roland Inderm'h... Kilic Group investing in 50 new Mercedes-Benz tractors The Kilic Group, based in Mersin in southern Turkey, has invested EUR 6 million in the acquisition of 50 Mercedes-Benz Axor 1840 tractors for its subsidiary Merbil Lojistik, which ... Boeing celebrates final assembly of 1,000th 767 Final assembly on the 1,000th Boeing 767 airplane started this week. Workers marked the milestone with a celebration at Boeing's Everett WA (USA) factory. Final assembly is the las...

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JANUARY 13, 2011
Maersk Oil's big investment in Brazil Bromwich: BOEMRE not moving the goalposts Teekay announces senior management appointments Olympic exercises option for second OSV from Kleven MOL implements Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan Bergen Group to build rescue and response vessels for Sartor

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JANUARY 13, 2011
Port Tracker report predicts jump in container traffic Hamburg Sud North America changing face of managenent Crowley Maritime taps Gilliam as vice president of sales/chartering Diana Shipping charters Panamax bulk carrier Mitsui Tanker Division eyeing new energy efficiency measures

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JANUARY 13, 2011
MR product tankers set for 20% rise in earnings Investment bank issues upbeat assessment of outlook for rates in 2011 Recovery could drive up orders for ships by 4% Global shipbuilding orders may rise 4 % this year to the highest since 2008 as economic recovery drives demand for consumer goods and fuel Handymaxes and supramaxes to remain in trough until February Shipbrokers forecast poor handymax and supramax rates in the Pacific trading region will last until mid-February Pirates' motherships extend attacks Record numbers of larger boats see more ships targeted off the coasts of India, Oman, Kenya and Tanzania Leopard escapes hijack attempt Danish general cargoship may have been carrying a military cargo DFDS becomes first major casualty of Irish ferry crisis Stena now largest player serving Ireland following Danish operator's exit Lloyd's List appoints Richard Meade as editor Succeeds Tom Leander who becomes editor-in-chief for Asia Hanging in the balance South Korean government will not let Korea Line, the country's second largest shipping company, go to the wall Don't silence Chirp It is unfortunate the future of Confidential Hazardous Incident Reporting Programme is under threat US retailers predict 8% box imports rise in January But continuing momentum unlikely as consumers cut back on discretionary spending Time to health check private tanker operators With four of eight listed tanker outfits operating at below break-even levels, many private tanker companies could also be reaching the danger zone Sub-zero rate causes Baltic Exchange delay Indices delayed after C11 capesize route drops below zero dollars per day for the first time Korea Line weighs up options to ward off bankruptcy Hopes to raise fresh funds including tapping government-owned financial institutions Seadrill snaps up Seadragon orders Rigs to join seven other units previously ordered from Jurong shipyard Cyprus plans new licensing round Move could aggrevate already heated political situation Diamond shines as Goldman rates it a Conviction Buy Analyst upgrade follows order for an ultra deepwater drillship from Hyundai Troop withdrawal may help eradicate Somali piracy A policy of constructive disengagement will allow the war torn African country to strive for a national, grassroots reconciliation European Commission homes in on Italian torpedo Commission to stop the underhand tactics that are being used to draw out complicated maritime disputes Automatic enforcement of EU court rulings could bring big savings Validation process can cost up to €13,000 in lawyers' fees and court costs Danaos seals $203m Chinese loan Gets nod for credit facility, part of financial restructuring to secure boxship newbuilding programme Danish cargoship feared hijacked Contact with Leopard is lost following pirate attack in Gulf of Aden MPC Capital agrees share swap deal with lenders Banks to provide $59.4m of loan receivables as in return for 2.8m fresh shares Teekay unveils management reshuffle Announcement comes as date for Peter Evensen to take helm fixed for April 1 Valencia tests system to ease port congestion Port helps trial Flagship-RTS, a real-time optimisation system to reduce congestion Brisbane port expected to reopen by Monday Conditions still too dangerous at the moment says port authority India set for maritime sector shake-up Launches ten-year policy agenda to boost its shipping portfolio Navios aims to raise $325m from new bond issue Private placement to finance buy back 9.5% notes issued in 2006 Gulftainer volumes up at Khorfakkan and Sharjah 2010 total throughput at both box terminals reach just over 3m teu China club presses ahead with IG membership bid Mulls adopting a set of internationally recognised accounts Chamber of shipping embarks on new membership drive UK association extends focus and will also look to target shipbrokers and other maritime professionals

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JANUARY 13, 2011
Arch Coal buys into US export scheme NYSE-LISTED Arch Coal has acquired a 38% stake in the proposed Millennium Bulk Terminals project in Longview, Washington, a facility that could significantly expand US coal exports to Asia. Pirate attack reported DANISH general cargo ship Leopard has reportedly been attacked by pirates, but its fate remains unclear. Brazil ports unveil rises ANTONINA and Paranagua, ports operated by Brazil's southern state of Parana, said loadings and unloadings rose 22% in 2010 from 2009 figures. Repair ship commissioned BRAZIL'S oil giant Petrobras has commissioned a semi-submersible vessel for repairing oil rigs and oil platforms for work in the Campos Basin near Rio de Janeiro. Oz tug hero hailed A TUG MASTER has been praised for corralling a large boardwalk that had broken off and was heading towards a major bridge over Queensland's swollen Brisbane River. Oz faces cyclones, too WEATHER-beaten areas of Queensland and Western Australia are facing new threats from seasonal tropical cyclones. Pakistan grain imports rise PAKISTAN has released official figures showing how last year's devastating floods led to a major rise in grain imports. Drug suspects slip up SPANISH police today arrested four men in the seizure of 162 kilos of cocaine ' hidden in boxes of fake fruit. Pareto sees drybulk pain PARETO Securities in Oslo has lowered its 2011 earnings estimates for drybulk carriers and revised drybulk equity recommendations as a result. Topaz signs Maersk deal DUBAI oilfield services company Topaz Energy & Marine has announced that its DMS subsidiary has signed a five-year contract with AP M'ller-Maersk. Long-lasting drybulk hit seen from Oz deluge BIMCO has predicted the Australia's weather disaster is likely to depress drybulk freight market for months to come. Yangzijiang unveils $415.3M in new orders NEWBUILDING analysts predicted a rise in share prices for Yangzijiang of China after the builder announced 4Q 2010 new orders worth $415.3M. MOL takes green route JAPAN'S MOL told Fairplay today it is preparing an energy-efficiency management scheme for its 79 tankers. COSCO Shipping shares climb as $318M raised COSCO Shipping said today it has raised 2.1Bn yuan ($318M) from a rights offer.

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JANUARY 13, 2011
Canadian Rail Workers Vote to Strike Members of four union groups at the two major Canadian railways voted to strike if negotiations fail by deadlines late... Hamburg Sud Reorganizes in North America Hamburg Sud North America on Thursday announced the realignment of its top management team. Three executives assumed new responsibilities.... Report Says Jones Act Didn't Impede Oil Cleanup The presidential commission that investigated the Deepwater Horizon disaster said the Jones Act did not prevent participation by foreign-flag vessels... 3PL Odyssey Acquires Optimodal Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation acquired Optimodal, the largest intermodal chemical sector service provider in the United States. ... Rail Traffic Jumps in First Week of January Traffic surged at major North American railroads in the first full week of January, compared with the same point in... India Launches $110 Billion Maritime Plan India plans to spend an estimated $110 billion to develop ports and shipbuilding by 2020 as it aims to expand... Caribbean Shipowners Hike Rates The members of the Caribbean Shipowners Association announced Thursday a series of general rate increases over the next few months... Port of LA Container Exports Gain 5 Percent The Port of Los Angeles capped a year of record containerized exports with a 5 percent increase in December over... Port Tracker Forecasts 8 Percent January Import Growth Import cargo volume at the nation's major retail container ports is expected to post a year-to-year gain of 8 percent... ProLogis Plans $1 Billion Distribution Buildout ProLogis plans $800 million to $1 billion in new development this year in Asia, Europe and North America, the industrial... Con-way Says Profit to Fall Con-way Freight says it expects the company's operating profit to fall by nearly a third in the fourth quarter because... Mica Eyes Rail to Get More Trucks, Cars Off Roadways The new chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, signaling domestic transport goals similar to those of the Obama... Manufacturers Survey Sees Steady Growth The U.S. manufacturing outlook remains healthy despite indications of slowing expansion, a quarterly survey of 62 manufacturers said. The... Trade Deficit Shrinks to 10-Month Low The U.S. trade deficit declined 0.3 percent to $38.3 billion in November from October, reaching its lowest level in 10... Port Klang Forecasts Double-Digit Container Growth Port Klang, Malaysia's largest container port, expects double-digit growth in cargo this year, the Port Klang Authority said. Its... Crowley Promotes Otero to Head Caribbean Services Crowley Maritime named Tony Otero vice president of the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Cuba liner services. Otero's new... Maersk Chief Projects Long-Term Container Industry Growth The global container industry is headed for long-term growth, thanks to increasing population and incomes in developing countries and a... Charleston to Move to Single-Gate System The Port of Charleston will move to a single-gate operating system on Jan. 18 to streamline operations, the South Carolina... Troubled Borders Closing Distribution Center Borders will close its Nashville, Tenn., distribution center and scale back its supply chain as the bookstore chain struggles with...

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JANUARY 13, 2011
T/P rates pushed up by Chinese New Year - but overcapacity still a threat MSC ships to save fuel Agility to Queensland rescue Portugal's bond success boosts markets DP World inaugurates second terminal at Port Qasim

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JANUARY 13, 2011
Stanships assets seized Bunker beef with bulker outfit backed by American Club director Paul Sa heats up in the wake of magic pipe probes. Leopard crew abducted Pirates shift six crew members of Danish weapons ship to hijacked Taiwanese fishing vessel in major change of tactics. Navios oils note press Angeliki Frangou-led shipping cartel returns to Wall Street with $325m private placement tied to securities scoop and debt drive. Evensen crowns successor New York-listed shipping syndicate reveals promotions as Bjorn Moller prepares to hand off CEO post to Peter Evensen. Leopard escapes hijacking No sign of pirates as Turkish naval troops storm Danish ship and attempt to free crew in citadel. Stig snaps up option Stig Remoy's Olympic Shipping firms up $65m newbuilding contract at Kleven Maritime. Norway in clear on Rocknes Compensation award against state overruled as court blames navigation error not incomplete sea charts for tragedy. Star snares cape cash Nasdaq-listed owner bags a loan to cover the remaining 60% of capesize newbuilding pair. Cruiseship in pirate saga Black tie dinner put on hold as UK vessel with 500 onboard outruns suspects off Tanzania. Frangos plots next chapter Greek owner John Frangos is happy to consign long-running stand-off with the Haji-Ioannou family to the history books. Strike called over crewman's death Services from India's Lakshadweep islands halted in row over treatment of helmsman who suffered heart attack. India eyes tonnage growth Government's new 10-year plan aims at boosting fleet as well as building ports and mega-yards. DFDS ditches Dublin Danish owner exits Republic of Ireland ro-ro sector a month after selling Belfast routes. FIS lays down dry fears John Banaszkiewicz tips bulker demolition to quadruple this year but will it be enough? Cammell Laird posts record UK shipyard boasts its best annual numbers since being reborn a decade ago. Missing crew found Tug picks up all 18 men from cargoship reported missing off Malaysia in storm. Bergen bags Sartor trio Roy Wareberg-led owner turns to neighbouring yard with NOK 1bn deal for three newbuildings.

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JANUARY 13, 2011
FMC reviews 7 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received seven license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from Globe Shipping, Alhambra, Calif. (Eric G. Qian, chief executive offi... Vanguard opens Charlotte office, 30 more planned Vanguard Logistics Services has opened a new branch office in Charlotte, N.C. "Our growth in the Southeast region has prompted us to open a new office in Charlotte," said David Sanchoyerto, Vanguard's Southeast regional vice president, in a stateme... CommerceConnect takes off The U.S. Commerce Department's CommerceConnect program has expanded to the Philadelphia region, the first of 16 regions where the service will be started this year. CommerceConnect is a "one-stop-shop" initiative in which Commerce employees are cr... Old Dominion names Metz VP legal Old Dominion Freight Line has appointed Walt Metz to vice president and assistant general counsel. A 29-year veteran in legal affairs, Metz's experience includes counseling privately and publicly held companies and clients represented by private pr... Crowley names finance VP, IT director Crowley Maritime Corp. has promoted David Nickless to vice president of finance and planning for Crowley''s shipping and logistics business. He will remain based at the company's Jacksonville, Fla., office and report to Steve Collar, senior vice p... FMC orders closer monitoring of ship alliances The Federal Maritime Commission hasissued a ruleto more tightly monitor the three global ocean shipping alliances. The New World, Grand and CKYH alliances have each filed agreements with the FMC that give them the authority in multiple U.S. trade ... Container lines oppose offshore wind farm site The U.S. government should reconsider its proposal to site a large wind farm off Maryland's coast because it would interfere with the safe passage of vessels in designated shipping lanes, the World Shipping Council said. The Bureau of Ocean Energy... U.S. food safety law's impacts detailed The United Fresh Produce Association on Wednesday released a white paper that explores the likely effects of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, passed by the Congress late last month and signed into law by President Obama Jan. 4. The white pap... To boost capacity 10% Port of Charleston moves to common gates The South Carolina State Ports Authority said it would streamline container operations in the Port of Charleston by moving to a single-gate operating system at all terminals, effective Jan. 18. It said the c... New carrier battleground?

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JANUARY 13, 2011
Danish coaster under pirate attack in the Indian Ocean The faith of the Danish coaster Leopard is still uncertain after a pirate attack yesterday in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Oman. The crew of Leopard reported an Norwegian government aquitted in Rocknes case A district court verdict that ordered the Norwegian government to pay close to NOK 23 million in damages for having failed to mark the ground that the bulker Rocknes hit

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JANUARY 13, 2011
Bunker market rise in Fujairah Most suppliers in Durban quoting on enquiry only. Rotterdam bunker market firms Bunker market 'very quiet' in Hamburg. MOL initiates emissions reductions across its tanker fleet CO2 reduction plan embraces 'route selection, slow steaming' and maintenance programmes. New guide to 'eco-efficient' technologies Shipping has 'a thirst' for information on fuel saving options. Rotterdam bunker market shrinks for fourth year running MGO sales, however, soar by nearly 72% while MDO sales are negligible after 73% drop. Bunker crew fly home But four crew members remain on board arrested tanker. Singapore fuel oil stocks at 15-month low Arrival of delayed cargoes affecting bunker deliveries, says supplier. Singapore 500 cSt sales hit record in December Total bunker sales at 3.493 million mt for December, according to MPA statistics. Asian bunker prices at fresh highs Mixed demand at key Asian bunker ports, says traders. IBME Dubai welcomes new trader New trader to assist clients worldwide, says company. South China fuel oil stocks stable on week Remains at 1.71-1.71 million mt for the week ended January 12, says report. Hyundai Oilbank to suspend bunker deliveries next week IFO avails 'may run short' in Busan, local traders say. Container newbuilds to save 10% fuel with smaller engines Carbon dioxide emissions cut by more than 90 tonnes per day, says Germanischer Lloyd.

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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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