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BRIEFS

January 21, 2011

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*Shipping News* Boat Asia 2011 expands beyond Keppel Bay BOAT Asia is going to be held in two places for the first time this year. In addition to the existing show at Keppel Bay from May 12-15, a new show will run simultaneously at The Promontory-Marina Bay.

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China's GDP grows 10.3pc in 2010, exceeding expectations PSA International chief Eddie Teh to retire in August at 62 Growth at world's top five container ports slows down Rising American exports reduce US trade imbalance Brazil fears trade war from currency manipulation Yantai port throughput exceeds 200 million tonnes Fujian provincial ports capacity to rise 16 million in five years Maersk Line resumes seasonal NZ relay service Queensland transport at standstill, state declared disaster area Germanischer unit upgrades hull classification, cuts fuel bill 10pc SriLankan Cargo volume up 23pc to 156,412 tonnes in 2010 Israeli 2010 air freight volumes rise 10pc ANA may add Singapore, Vietnam cargo flights as intra-Asia trade grows

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'With its great energy and infrastructural demands, India is a significant growth market' Call for weighing boxes before stowage World's largest heavy lift vessel touches Indian shore on its maiden voyage India, Peru to widen trade ties US Clean Ports Act 2010 lapses CONCOR Q3 net profit rises by 13.89 pc GAC in the driving seat for auto logistics Commerce Minister seeks easy credit flow to industry Direct tax collections set to touch Rs 4.5 lakh cr. India-UK sign pact on road projects Textiles Ministry seeks changes in cotton export quota norms

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JANUARY 19, 2011
TFG Transfracht expands service portfolio in Switzerland Container transport service provider TFG Transfracht has augmented its intermodal service offer in Switzerland by connecting the country's Frenkendorf and Niederglatt terminals to ... Ceva Logistics announces new contract with Honda in Brazil The Global logistics and supply chain management company Ceva Logistics has signed a contract with Honda Autom'veis do Brasil Ltda for the transportation and cross-docking of repla... Trace certification underlines GAC Nigeria ethical practices GAC Clearing & Forwarding (Nigeria), part of the GAC Group, has been recognised for its commitment to strict ethical business practice by the major international anti-bribery a... GTT Logistics opens new branch office in Izmir GTT Logistics, which was founded in 2003 as a member of the Dubai (UAE)-based GTT Group, recently opened a branch office in Izmir (western Turkey). The move came shortly after the ... Ricardo van Duijkeren named new head of airfreight Europe at Damco Damco recently selected Ricardo van Duijkeren as its new head of airfreight for Europe. Van Duijkeren will take on this role on 1 February 2011 and bring over 30 years of airfreigh... E.R. Schiffahrt: record fleet growth in 2010 The Hamburg (Germany)-based shipping and ship management company E.R. Schiffahrt, which was established in 1998, reported that its fleet grew by a record 17 newbuildings last ... Thomas Ziegler new MD of Gefco Austria The Austrian subsidiary of the French logistics service provider Gefco has a new managing director in the shape of Thomas Ziegler. He has a wealth of experience in the logistics in... Port of Long Beach posts record gains in 2010 The Port of Long Beach CA (USA) reported that its volume of containerised cargo rose by 1.2 million units in 2010, the largest single increase of any seaport in the USA, accor... Germany's inland shipping volumes up 13% Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported that the country's inland waterways transported a total of 171.3 million t of goods (+13% or nearly 20 million t more) in t...

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JANUARY 20, 2011
BAE Systems to provide guns for Lockheed Martin LCS Todd gets mod to Coast Guard icebreaker overhaul contract Oceania Cruises takes delivery of newbuild from Fincantieri Olympic orders another OSV at Kleven Maritime Atwood exercises jack-up option at PPL Shipyard

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JANUARY 20, 2011
Portland Coast Guard unit conducts large-scale ship inspections Portland road repair project nets TIGER grant funding Customs agents capture counterfeit cigarette shipment Corps releases draft report on Bradford Island contamination Study finds nation's railroads help relieve traffic congestion

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JANUARY 20, 2011
Yard blast halts all Bangladesh breaking High Court rules that permitted facilities must stop scrapping after Chittagong explosion Transatlantic MR rates edge upwards Monthly ore auctions to make rates more volatile BHP Billiton shift would bring pricing closer to market-based system China blocks fully loaded Vale vessels from Qingdao World's largest bulk carriers yet to receive permission to call at China five months before the first is delivered Take the opportunity to look at the bright side of change PricewaterhouseCoopers and the Supply Chain Management Institute have devised an 'opportunity radar', which identifies 20 options for transportation and logistics operators Vale bullish on steel output prospects Annual steel production rates forecast to settle at 4% to 8% in coming years Four cruise lines mull stationing ships at Greek ports Move follows abolition of cabotage restrictions BP shares surge in wake of commission report Investors could see part of the oil major's liability deflected US raises concerns over moves into deeper waters Oil production from resources where exploration is currently prohibited could increase US crude oil output by up to 2m barrels per day Risk under the spotlight as regulators consider new drilling schemes Reporting season in Washington garners a wealth of suggestions from industry and political groups Rosneft and BP brokershare-swap agreement Nautilus calls for action on piracy Seeks meeting with UK government ministers in light of increased threat to ships and crew Kidnap for ransom on rise off Nigeria Nigerian militants have switched their attention to hostage taking, with 18 kidnaps in 2010 Answer to piracy attack patterns is blowin' in the wind Research points to rise in attacks after ransoms have been paid Carnival more than doubles dividend Increases quarterly dividend by 150% to $0.25 per share Maersk Training grabs stake in Petcon Buys stake in stake in offshore oil and gas specialist training company Surge in Russian imports drive up TransContainer volumes Intermodal operator sees 132% rise in year-on-year volumes HSH Nordbank appoints new head for Asia branch Keng Mun Lee will lead the bank's Asian shipping team from its Singapore office Somali pirates hijack Vietnamese bulker Hoang Son Sun captured 520 miles southeast of the Omani port of Muscat Banks reluctant to sell distressed assets Struggling shipowners likely to get further reprieve from banks in 2011 Shipping IPO prospects limited in 2011 Opportunities for container sector but equity market conditions must be right Small companies at risk from lack of bank credit Industry could see more mergers and acquisitions as small and medium-sized firms struggle to raise finance Boost for Bremerhaven's offshore hub plans Report backs Bremen's ambitions to build a terminal for offshore industry Hull takes renewable energy lead ABP and Siemens to develop offshore wind turbine manufacturing and export plant at port Ports do not fit the bill Ports need long-term investment, which is partly why the MSC offer is so interesting Keep it in the family Family-owned businesses are the best model for shipping Chinese banks poised to fill financing gap Loan syndications their biggest opportunity, says DVB Bank boss

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JANUARY 20, 2011
Mate pleads guilty in spill A US TUG apprentice mate has pleaded guilty to violations stemming from a spill-causing collision with a tanker on the Mississippi River in 2008. Seaspan poised for acquisitions BOX SHIP lessor Seaspan has announced a public offering of preferred shares to pay for more growth and revealed a new venture with Tiger Investments. US urged to think again on mariner checks US AGENCIES monitoring illegal access to US ports by foreign seafarers should tighten risk assessment protocols, a government report has urged. Mariner BHP predicts long-term hit from flooding FLOODING'S impact is expected sour operations for the rest of the financial year, BHP Billiton warned today. Carnival surprises on dividend CARNIVAL Corp today announced a higher dividend increase than expected, driven by its surging free cashflow. 34 face discipline in NATO box thefts AT LEAST 34 senior customs officers face disciplinary measures over thefts from NATO supply containers imported to Pakistan's ports, a senior government official told Fairplay today. Rouen sets cereal marks ROUEN strengthened its position as the EU's cereals export leader by increasing that throughput by nearly one-third last year. Scrutiny ahead on coal consolidation bid A MOVE by the owner of Queensland's Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal to buy a rival export facility is being examined by Australian competition authorities. Be inventive, investors told OWNERS will need to get inventive to drum up money for ship sales this year, a maritime financing conference heard today. Sweating out a 2,350% customs rise A SUDDEN customs revaluation has led to more than 1,000 containers of toiletry imports being delayed in Karachi. Bangladesh deaths stir breaking ban DHAKA High Court has ordered Bangladesh's government to halt all shipbreaking pending investigation of four deaths from an explosion. Oz reopens rail lines, but it's wet again KEY PARTS of Queensland's deluged coal rail network are drying out and are operating again today after repairs. Shipping contraction seen PERMANENT shipping sector contraction will result from 2010's economic woes, a maritime financing conference heard today in London. VLCC pace quickens as New Year nears VLCC bookings are rising as the Chinese New Year nears, but the glut of available tankers has still capped spot rates at $13,000 per day, Singapore brokers told Fairplay today. FSL unveils 2010 losses FIRST Ship Lease Trust in Singapore today announced $5.7M in losses for 2010.

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JANUARY 20, 2011
Road Builders Urge President to Lead on Transportation Bill President Obama should take an "active and aggressive" leadership role to push Congress toward passing a comprehensive transportation spending plan,... RedPrairie Acquires Shippers Commonwealth RedPrairie, a productivity software provider, completed the acquisition of Shippers Commonwealth, a software-as-a-service TMS and collaborative transportation software provider. ... Eno Transportation Foundation Names President The Eno Transportation Foundation appointed Joshua L. Schank president and chief executive officer and promoted Barbara Gannon to executive vice... Former Starbucks Executive Joins Tompkins Associates Mark McCallister, former director of strategic planning and engineering with Starbucks Coffee, joined Tompkins Associates, a global supply chain consulting... UP Sees Truck Partners Using Intermodal More Union Pacific Railroad's partner trucking companies are indicating they want to push a greater share of the freight they handle... Mica Names Transportation Subcommittee Chairs The roster of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for the 112th Congress is now complete as Chairman John Mica,... Great Lakes Port Cargo Rebounds 33.4 Percent Dry bulk cargo rebounded 33.4 percent in the 2010 season at the Port of Duluth-Superior, driven by strong surges in... NY-NJ Mob Bust Nets 18 Waterfront Figures Several current and former International Longshoremen's Association officials were among 18 waterfront figures charged as part of a federal crackdown... American Feeder Lines Plans Atlantic Short-Sea Service Construction on the first of a string of 10 small container ships could begin as early as April, but officials... Costs Flatten Profit for Transport Corporation of India Transport Corporation of India boosted overall revenue 16.5 percent year-over-year in the third quarter ending Dec. 31, but net income... Truck Sales Hit Highest Monthly Peak Since 2006 Heavy truck sales hit their highest point since May 2006 in December, as trucking companies put newfound profits into new... US Steel Exports Climb 2.2 Percent in November U.S. steel exports posted a month-to-month increase of 2.2 percent in November despite a decline in shipments to the largest... Rail Leaders Head to White House U.S. rail industry leaders plan to meet next week at the White House with Austan Goolsbee, chairman of the president's... Russia's National Container Boosts Traffic 13 Percent National Container Company, Russia's biggest container stevedore, increased traffic 13 percent in 2010 to 1.3 million 20-foot equivalent units from... Seaspan Plans to Issue Preferred Stock Container ship owner-charterer Seaspan said it plans to issue preferred stock to raise money for general corporate purposes that may... Singapore Changi Freight Grows 11 Percent Singapore Changi Airport reported an 11 percent increase in freight tonnage in 2010 over the previous year. That still left... French Ports Face Four Days of Strikes French ports are bracing for four consecutive days of nationwide strikes from Friday, Jan. 21, following the breakdown of talks... UP Net Profit Jumps 41 Percent to $775 Million Union Pacific Railroad, capping what it called the most profitable year in the railroad's history, reported a $775 million net... Oakland Imports Grew 14.5 Percent in 2010 The Port of Oakland in 2010 reported strong growth in containerized imports and in total container volume, and a slight... Diesel Price Soars 7.4 Cents Average diesel fuel prices leaped 7.4 cents a gallon across the United States in the past week, the sharpest increase...

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JANUARY 20, 2011
Shipper bodies reignite Shipping Act reform Hu wows the US with a pot of gold Somali pirates take Vietnamese-owned bulker ZIM launches Tampa-Mexico service CSCL predicts 'significant' profit

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JANUARY 20, 2011
Citadel saves MISC ship Crew of Malaysian chemical carrier presumed 'safe' as botched pirate attack unfolds in Arabian Gulf, sources say. Traders tap Ultragas pair Venezuelan energy giant tipped as charterer in $2m LPG deal with Chilean shipowner, brokers say. CMB escapes dry drop Secure charter strategy helps Compagnie Maritime Belge battle bulker blues in the fourth as Bocimar braces for more deliveries. Seaspan eyes Tiger scheme New York-listed liner group ponders $100m alliance with Tiger Group Investments, prospectus reveals. Syrian bulker hijacked Khaled Muhieddine K hijacked by pirates in Arabian Sea just after Greek bulker escapes. Carnival hikes payout Micky Arison-led cruiseship owner more than doubles its dividend as pace of newbuilding arrivals slows. HSH signs new Asian boss German shipping bank nabs Keng Mun Lee as it eyes growth in Asia in "more balanced" year. Bulker finds modern Mary Celeste? Amorita gets no response from Taiwanese fishing vessel which issued emergency call off Hawaii. Apprentice pleads guilty Tug mate left alone by captain before causing oil spill by hitting tanker Tintomara in Mississippi River. Vosco fixes supramax finance Vietnamese owner borrowing $28m towards cost of buying D'Amico's bulker Medi Cork. Debut dip for Diana Diana Containerships tumbles on the Nasdaq as parent's shareholders take an extra pay day. Bangladesh puts brakes on High Court calls new halt to shipbreaking and issues ruling against yard owner where four killed in explosion. Taiwan pact planned Container lines propose strategic alliance to boost cross-Strait rates. Stig strikes again at Kleven Stig Remoy's Olympic Shipping picks up a former Boa PSV in a deal which saves jobs at Norwegian yard. Ugland attackers bite bullet Armed security team on Norwegian's tanker prevent hijacking as Torm and Thoresen ships also escape.

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JANUARY 20, 2011
Alibaba.com offering shipping service China-based e-commerce company Alibaba.com, which sells everything from computers to steel pipe, has introduced a new warehouse, shipping and logistics service. It said the Fulfillment by AliExpress service would use bulk shipping deals and combin... Biodiesel, wind-powered product labels promoted The U.S. Department of Agriculture''s BioPreferred program will now include a voluntary product certification and labeling program for qualifying biobased products. This new label will clearly identify biobased products made from renewable resourc... U.S., China announce progress on trade, IPR President Barack Obama announced $45 billion worth of export deals with China on the first full day of Chinese President Hu's visit to Washington. The two leaders met with top U.S. business leaders and discussed a range of national security, trade... Port-rail agreement to link Cleveland shippers The Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority in Ohio on Wednesday approved an agreement with Cleveland Commercial Railroad Co. (CCR), a short line railroad that already operates two lines totaling 23 miles that serve a portion of Cleveland's indust... Chu moves up to COO at Cathay Cathay Pacific Airways said Thursday it has promoted Ivan Chu from director of service delivery to chief operating officer, effective March 31. Chu will replace, John Slosar who will become Cathay's chief executive on March 31, when current CEO Ton... Zim to start Mexico service Zim will start a direct weekly container service between Mexico and Tampa, according to the Tampa Port Authority. The Mexico Tampa Express Service (MTX) will use two ships chartered by Zim of 550- and 700-TEU capacities with a rotation of Kingston,... CSAV slows down India/Europe service A CSAV service linking the Indian Subcontinent and Middle East with Europe has begun slow steaming, according to American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The Chilean line has added an eighth vessel to its IMEX service with no changes to its rotatio... APL ship testing seawater scrubber An innovative air pollution-reduction device called the "seawater scrubber" will be tested on an APL containership as part of a $3.4 million project co-sponsored by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and starting this spring. Seawater will be... 'Looming crisis' in port, logistics spending A new report said a "business as usual" scenario over the next 20 years would result in critically low investment in infrastructure, with only China, the European Union and perhaps the United States having the capacity to sustain needed investment... $45 billion worth of export deals

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JANUARY 20, 2011
Vessel built in 2003 to be recycled at Esbjerg The Danish recycler Smedegaarden has purchased the German multipurpose container vessel S. Gabriel, the youngest vessel ever to be recycled at the Danish plant. The S. Gabriel was delivered in

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JANUARY 20, 2011
Rotterdam softens after firm start European hub reacting to big drop in oil prices while others markets held firm Thursday. Crude dips on concerns of Chinese economic growth 'Worries about what actions China will take to slow the economy are sending the market lower.' Fujairah little changed while prices rise elsewhere Declining crude oil prices yet to take effect in regional bunker markets. Shareholders approve Titan shipyard sale Special General Meeting backs sale of equity stake. 'Ground-breaking' collaboration cuts air pollution in Oslo Color Line, Port of Oslo, Bellona and Hafslund Nett worked together to bring shore-based ship power to Norway's capital. Container fleet sailing speeds at three-year low Rising bunker costs keep slow steaming on the agenda. Used lube refining plant opens in Bahrain Recycling plant will produce fuel oil and base oils. Container sector being squeezed as fuel costs rise Overcapacity and a slowdown in the rate-of-growth for demand put pressure on earnings. Singapore fuel oil stocks climb from 15-month low Demand for material generally falls during Chinese New Year, says trader. Asian IFO prices firming Demand mostly 'average' at Asia's key bunkering hubs, traders say. Singapore bunker brokering house moves Move will take effect from January 24 onwards, says manager. Houston fuel oil terminal to expand storage facility Terminal to up capacity by 2.7 million barrels of residual fuel by 2012. Singapore LNG terminal sees bunker potential 'If LNG is going to go into ships as fuel we want to be thinking about having a play in that area.' UK maritime association warns members to avoid FAME FAME in low sulphur diesel fuel has 'serious detrimental effect' on some marine engines. Tight avails persist in Busan Hyundai Oilbank suspends bunker deliveries to bonded bunker market due to domestic demand.

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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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