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BRIEFS

March 21, 2011

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*Shipping News* Rebuilding won't up freight rates Japan's reconstruction efforts will do little to boost global freight rates that are near two-year lows as fleet expansion overshadows any demand surge from the world's third-largest economy. Suppliers plan to ship more LNG for power Japan's neighbours have pledged to ramp up liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to the quake-stricken nation, helping it to replace power supply crippled by the disaster.

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Drewry proposes longer term, index-linked service contracts Tianjin port launches 300,000-tonne navigation channel project this year Chongqing to invest CNY3 billion on shipping facilities this year Maersk US-Far East reefer US$150/FEU hike, levies $200 more on Oz FEUs US rail box volume up in February despite bad weather, regulations NYK to ship aid to Sendai quake victims via vessel platform US State Department to 'seriously reassess' piracy policy FedEx Ground builds distribution centre in 20 miles of Atlanta Lufthansa Cargo 2010 net profit beats record at US$434 million Lufthansa to order five new Boeing 777 freighters Singapore launches aviation centennial celebrations Frankfurt's Fraport air cargo up a record 21.5pc in 2010

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Greatship takes delivery of ROVSV Japan crisis to hit demand for tankers: Braemar Our government & our shipping The Rotterdam Rules-What next? Some Japanese ports expected to be out of action for months Arshiya's Panvel FTWZ living up to its billing as logistics game changer Balmer Lawrie introduces container tracking at Dronagiri CFS Railways' freight revenue climbs by 16.41 pc in Feb. Advance tax kitty sees highest Q4 growth since 2008 crisis Govt confident of scrutinising food imports from Japan Govt favours LNG import, 36 pc extra oil purchase from Nigeria Govt should opt for diesel price decontrol, says Basu Onion MEP reduced to $ 275 per tonne Philippines may ratify Indo-Asean FTA by month-end SEZ exports rise by 46.7 pc to 2.23 lakh cr. in April-Dec. Sharma urges expediting investment pact with Nigeria FAI's training programme on fertiliser shipping, trade & port handling from March 28 Ficci's interactive meet with Italian infra delegation tomorrow

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MARCH 18, 2011
Maunu von Lueders named Iata Asia-Pacific VP The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has appointed Maunu von Lueders as its new regional vice-president for the Asia-Pacific region. Von Lueders, a Finnish national w... Azerbaijan Airlines boosts Istanbul and Moscow services With effect from today (18 March), Azerbaijan Airlines is introducing a third daily service between the country's capital Baku and Istanbul. At the same time, the service to Moscow... Alta welcomes four new members Alta, the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association, has kicked off the new year by welcoming four new members, including TAP Portugal (associate member), Ascend (affi... Korean Air Cargo: fuel surcharge increase effective today From today (18 March), Korean Air is increasing its fuel surcharge for Swiss customers from CHF 0.87 to CHF 1.00/kg to all destinations except Oceania and USA, and to Oceania and U... RCA Intermodal absorbing Intercontainer Austria The intermodal service provider Intercontainer Austria (ICA) is giving up its independence and will be integrated into Rail Cargo Austria Intermodal in the foreseeable future,... Nippon Yusen Kaisha introducing new container line The Japanese shipping company Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has launched a new weekly sailing known as the Adriatic Service. The rotation is Taranto'Koper'Venice'Rijeka'... TETS and CSCL shorten China-Moscow transit time to 20 days The transport service provider TETS is launching a test phase for a regular blocktrain service between China and Moscow on 30 March. The transit time on the Lianyungang to Moscow r... DSV has new network for part load traffic The German overland transport division of the global logistics services provider DSV has swiftly established a new network for hauling truck loads of goods. The new part load netwo... 24plus adds Speedtime FixDay to Speedtime product family The general cargo alliance 24plus logistics network is rolling out a new product called Speedtime FixDay on 1 April. The service enables the network to deliver cargo shipments on a... Saudi seaports witness 10% increase in cargo volumes up to Q3/2010 Multi-billion dollar investments in port operations across Middle East countries are surging forward again in the post-recessionary environment. One of the countries that has benef... Rotterdam catching up in Russia In 2010, the port of Rotterdam handled over 40% more containers in the direct trade with Russia, as compared to 2009. According to projections, the number of twenty foot units (teu... Copper cable theft: disastrous for SNCF and RFF The French railway SNCF has registered a dramatic increase in the number of copper cable thefts in its rail network, following the steady rise in raw material prices (par... Kuwaiti carrier Wataniya Airways ceasing operations immediately The Kuwait-based carrier Watanyia Airways stated on its website that it ceased all its operations, with effect from 16 March. The airline has now begun a process to determine its f... Greiwing planning new logistics centre in southern Germany The German logistics company Greiwing logistics for you GmbH, headquartered in Greven, is continuing to expand its presence in its home country by building a new logistics centre i... Ceva signs new contract with Husqvarna Motorcycles in Italy The logistics operator and supply chain management specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a two-year contract with Husqvarna Motorcycles, part of the BMW Group. Under the terms of th... Trans Europe Network: new partner in Portugal The Luxembourg-based independent European forwarding entity Trans Europe Network (TEN) is now working with Transportes Henrique & Catarina Lda - T.H.C, a new par...

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MARCH 18, 2011
Lockheed Martin team gets $387 million LCS contract ATP Oil & Gas Corporation gets deepwater drilling permit Insolvency administrator takes the helm at Beluga Biocide-free Intersleek foul release pays off for NCL Maracc gets $280 million financing for Island Innovator

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MARCH 18, 2011
Port of Everett opens new Waterfront Center Rail freight traffic count climbs again during week MOL plans to upgrade service linking Europe/West Africa Port of Tacoma reports jump in February container volumes US Navy taps Lockheed Martin for construction of seventh LCS

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MARCH 18, 2011
Uncertainty over Japanese demand hits capesizes Owners and charterers stay out of market after suspensions at steel mills and power stations Korea Gas diverts LNG to Japan after nuclear shutdown Korea Gas, the largest buyer of liquefied natural gas, will divert up to 500,000 tonnes - or three shiploads - of LNG on a swap basis to Japan, according to Norwegian shipbroker and consultants Lorentzen & Stemoco Panamaxes help keep Baltic Index steady The Baltic Dry Index fell by just two points to 1,531 on Friday Baltic Exchange close to approval for central screen Further participation by brokers is sought as trading facility awaits green light from FSA Stolberg blames Oaktree for Beluga Niels Stolberg hits back at major shareholder Oaktree Asia-Europe rates slump near $1,000 Brokers predict rates may slip below $1,000 mark on the Shanghai container freight index Questions raised over fate of 8,000 teu ships Use of larger boxships on Asia-Europe trade may put 8,000 teu vessels out of work Stranded DryShips bulker 'breaking up' Oil leaking from two-year-old panamax Oliva, stranded on shores of Nightingale Island ABS calls for solutions to short term challenges Shipping in danger of being side-tracked by search for long-term solutions to green issues Time for fleet of foot to cash in For those with deep enough pockets, times such as these can provide opportunities for expansion Galveston turnaround The entry of Hutchison into the US port market would be little short of extraordinary Hapag-Lloyd warns over rising costs Costs will rise faster than revenues in 2011 due to oil price spike and increase in transport expenses Hellenic Carriers says growth required for US listing Aims to grow fleet before making move to US market Nigeria pulls out of race for IMO top job Monica Mbanefo's withdrawal leaves six confirmed candidates fighting for role Flags of convenience opt for single hull get out clause Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows tankers still in use despite 2010 phase-out date OOCL poised to order up to 10 13,000 teu boxships at Samsung Heavy Firm order for six ships with options on four more expected to be placed shortly EU seeks to bridge port infrastructure financing gap Brussels has begun consultation on a bond initiative scheme aimed at boosting the funding of port projects with private investment Europe 2020 Project Bond Initiative What its all about Japan and Libya woes dampen HPH Trust debut Units decline 5.9% to $0.95 from $1.01 in first day of trading in Singapore Galveston eases way for investors New bill proposed to allow private investors to set rates and tariffs at the US port US offshore supply operators edging on to the global stage US government's offshore drilling moratorium has propelled rig owners on to the international market Strong foreign markets boost prospects for services sector Offshore drilling has entered a boom phase Politicians full of surprises for Gulf of Mexico drillers Opposition to president Barack Obama's offshore drilling moratorium is growing at the highest levels China cannot keep coming to the rescue A smorgasbord of issues for Connecticut Maritime Association 2011 to chew on , Europe's refiners look to plug Libyan oil shortfall Countries reliant on Libya exports are now searching for other sources of fuel but are discovering there is no simple solution Santos box hub secures $679m loan Planned new terminal will help address capacity constraints at Brazil's main port Weak freight market drags Scorpio to $3m loss Product tanker specialist ends first calendar year as a listed company in the red Refinancing fees pushes Danaos into the red Boxship owner falls to $102.3m loss in 2010 but eyes growth this year

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MARCH 18, 2011
DryShips bulker splits in two THE DRYSHIPS-owned Panamax Oliva has broken up off a remote island in the South Atlantic, leaking fuel into surrounding waters South Korea LNG to be diverted to Japan SOUTH Korea has announced that KOGAS will supply about 400,000-500,000 tonnes of LNG to Japan, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Weak rates weigh Scorpio PRODUCT tanker specialist Scorpio Tankers has swung to losses in its latest quarter as freight rates fell sharply Danaos cuts losses, sees better 2011 FINANCING fees swung Danaos to losses in its latest quarter, but the box ship lessor sees stronger market conditions this year Owners sought after scrapping death POLICE in Bangladash told Fairplay today that they are seeking the owners of a shipbreaking yard for questioning after a worker died following an accident at the yard Maersk ship released MAERSK Line's general cargo ship Maersk Constellation has reportedly been released after more than two weeks' detention in Angola Vale ensures Japan cargoes BRAZILIAN mining giant Vale is working to ensure that none of its iron ore shipments to Japan are cancelled because of its quake crisis Oil addressing Tokyo's energy shortfalls MAJOR oil groups are prepared to export more LNG and clean products to Japan to make up for energy production lost to its quake crisis ASF urges piracy crackdown ASIAN shipowners today voiced anger about the escalation in violence against seafarers by pirates PST secures newbuilding loans SINGAPORE'S Pacific Shipping Trust has secured $132M in loans for five Supramax bulkers being built at China's Tianjin Xingang Shipbuilding Industry Count the quake's cost in vehicle sector EACH DAY, about 37,000 new light vehicles could be lost as long as Japan's car plants remain out of action, IHS Global Insight reported today HPH Trust drops on debut HPH TRUST traded below its IPO price after its Singapore Exchange debut today PetroChina profits rise 81% RISING oil prices and strong economic growth propelled PetroChina's profits up by 81% year-on-year in 4Q2010, the group said today BBC secures Beluga tonnage PROJECT and breakbulk carrier BBC Chartering has secured two former Beluga ships, at much reduced daily hire rates for six-month periods

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MARCH 18, 2011
Trade Groups Urge Court Action on Export Fee Three industrial trade associations are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to consider a case brought by coal producers that a... Kerry Files Infrastructure Bank Bill Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., on Thursday filed legislation to create a national infrastructure bank to attract capital for major transportation,... Sam Walton College Adds Supply Chain Department The University of Arkansas is raising the profile of logistics education by establishing a stand-alone supply chain management department. ... Pirates Hijack Indonesian Cargo Ship Pirates hijacked an Indonesian-flag cargo ship with 20 men on board off the coast of Somalia on Thursday, and within... Honda Extends Halt in Japan Production Honda Motor Co. said it will extend a halt in its Japanese production by three days, through Wednesday, and warned... Senate Panel Moves Nominees for Rail, Maritime Agencies The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved President Obama's nominees for appointments to the Surface Transportation Board and... High Fuel Costs Hurt Matson's First Quarter Alexander & Baldwin warned Friday that the recent surge in global fuel prices stemming from unrest in the Middle East... Ocean Carriers Cancel More Japan Services OOCL eliminated stops at the Tokyo and Nagoya ports on Friday, and other ocean carriers added cargo restrictions and changed... Hutchison Ports IPO Raises $5.4 Billion The newly listed shares of Hutchison Port Holdings Trust began trading at 2:00 p.m. Friday on the main board of... Weights and Measures in Freight Claims Q: We have the book "Freight Claims in Plain English" (Huntington, N.Y.: Transportation & Logistics Council, 4th ed., 2009; by... South America's ABCs At one time or another in their modern history, Argentina, Brazil and Chile - like Colombia - have played the... Colombia Plays the China Card After more than four years of painful delays, prospects for reviving the long-languishing U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement may be getting... Japan It's a cruel truth that private and government disaster relief organizations have gotten far more experience at their work in... Coast Guard Advises Steering Clear of Fukushima Ships in transit off the coast of Japan should stay a minimum of 50 miles away from the Fukushima power... Moody's Says Oil Prices Could Hurt Economy Persistent oil prices around $100 a barrel will weaken the global economic recovery and hit hardest the auto, airline, gaming... APL's Velez Talks on Growth of South America Trade (Video) Carlos Velez, APL's Vice President, managing director for Latin American Region, discusses growth of South American trades. Some Japanese Ports Reopen Some Japanese ports and airports affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit the northeastern part of the country... Customs Says No Aircraft Entering US Show Harmful Radiation The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency, responding to growing alarm over the potential for radiation from Japan's damaged nuclear...

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MARCH 18, 2011
Japan quake crisis a week on ZIM, H-L and MOL raise Europe/West Africa profile Pirated Samudera ship used in fresh attack OOCL 'in advanced stage' for 13,000TEU ships plan DFDS gains from acquisition of Norfolk Line

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MARCH 18, 2011
Nautilus scraps tanker Buyer pays top dollar for Greek tanker as Bangladeshi demolition dream lifts rates in India. A&B warns Wall Street Matson Navigation's US-listed parent predicts first-quarter loss as fuel prices surge in response to unrest in the Middle East. MOL handy survives quake Mitsui OSK Lines crew returns to chartered bulker in the wake of grounding tied to Japan disaster. Hutchison falls on debut Billionaire Li Ka-Shing's ports empire sees unit value drop 7% on first trading day in Singapore. Top breaches all loans Evangelos Pistiolis-led owner confident lenders will not call on debts early as it reports full-year profit. Paragon bets on boxships Michael Bodouroglou-led owner swaps bulker newbuildings for containerships while confirming acquisition of CMA CGM Kingfish. Danaos nears loan pact New York-listed boxship owner says Sinosure will sign off a loan for three newbuildings in the next few days. RAL ups profit Arctic container line pushes up 2010 earnings despite dip in cargo volumes. Danaos shy of Street bets John Coustas-led containership owner has rising finance costs to blame as fourth quarter profit falls short of forecasts. Japan the game-changer Hellenic Carrier's Fotini Karamanlis says post-quake reconstruction could absorb bulker newbuilding deliveries as demand rises. New5 in Numb3rs Japanese shipyard workers dramatically dodge the tsunami wave while Nordea sells off KLC cape to Peter Livanos. Oliva breaks in two Fuel leaking as Dryships bulker breaks its back after grounding in South Atlantic World Heritage Site.

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MARCH 18, 2011
Senate approves STB, FMC nominations Cordero The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on Thursday approved the appointment of Ann D. Begeman, to the Surface Transportation Board and Mario Cordero as a Federal Maritime Commissioner. It also approved the reappo... Calls to modify train control requirement Rail executives and some Congressmen Thursday called for modifying federal requirements that railroads install positive train control (PTC) systems to slow or stop trains before potential accidents caused by human error can occur. The requests cam... U.S. market poses challenge for Mexican truckers Speakers at a U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce conference on border issues said they were encouraged by the Obama administration's recent attempt to reopen the U.S. market to Mexican trucks, but a trucking industry official said only a limited numb... 4 to be inducted into Maritime Hall of Fame Bozzo Four executives with a variety of backgrounds will be inducted into the 18th International Maritime Hall of Fame in on May 11. The four honorees are: - Claudio Bozzo, president of Mediterranean Shipping Co. (USA). - Charles "Wick" Moorman IV,... Sea Star beefs up 53-foot container fleet Sea Star Line has placed an order for 100 53-foot containers to serve customers at its Jacksonville, Fla., and Philadelphia ports. The containers will be available for use in the third quarter, "just in time to accommodate the pre-holiday shipping ... MarAd: Steer clear of stricken Japan nuclear plant The U.S. Maritime Administration said Thursday that ships should keep 50 miles offshore from the crippled nuclear power station in Fukushima. Theadvisory was posted on the Web siteof Maritime Consultant and attorney Dennis L. Bryant. "Mariners are ... Hapag-Lloyd, Zim amend Europe/West Africa loop The Israel-based liner carrier Zim said Thursday the rotation of a service it jointly operates with Hapag-Lloyd will be amended as of April 5. The line's NAF service, which Hapag-Lloyd calls WAX, will have a revised rotation of Antwerp, Hamburg, Th... Evergreen adds Japan/South China service Evergreen Line said this week it has started a weekly intra-Asia service linking Japan and South China, doubling the carrier's frequency of calls between the two regions. The new JTS service has a rotation of Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Keelung... Maersk ship released in Angola Maersk Line Ltd. said a U.S.-flag ship detained by Angola in a dispute over an arms cargo has been released at the port of Lobito. A Maersk Line Ltd. spokesperson confirmed the multipurpose shipConstellationwas released Thursday after about two we... Mexican truckers may have limited interest

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MARCH 18, 2011
New Danish coin issued ' with a maritime motif The Danish National Bank has issued a new coin with a maritime motif, a prototype of world's largest container carrier Emma M'rsk which was delivered from Odense Steel Shipyard in J. Lauritzen logs USD 130 million profit J. Lauritzen A/S reports a strong 2010 with a USD 130.7 million profit, compared to USD 74.6 million in 2009. "In a year characterized by global macro

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MARCH 18, 2011
Week ends with mixed prices Crude futures settle after Libya said it would stop military operations and start talks with the opposition. Bunker spill in South Atlantic 'Grave environmental concerns' after bulker breaks its back. Fujairah bunker prices gain double-digits Buying interest 'limited' in Suez. Bunker prices rise in key ports Several suppliers were reported to be fully booked in Rotterdam. Hapag-Lloyd aims to hedge 80% of its bunker needs Group expects profit margins to fall this year. SPC buys more bunker grade material from Kuwait Traders say supplier facing water content issues with Venezuelan cargoes. Shipping needs 'alternative fuels' says contender for IMO's top job 'Fossil fuels are finite' warns Koji Sekimizu. Calls for 'common concept of sustainability.' Double-digit rise in Asian bunker prices Slack demand in key Asian bunker ports. Nuclear disruption sees 'significant impact' on Japan's demand for fuel oil Fuel oil and crude oil demand for power generation to double, increasing imports and squeezing supplies to the bunker industry. Singapore bunker trading firm moves office No changes in company's contact details. South Korean ports to see rise in bunker demand As shipowners, which normally refuel in Japan, head west, traders say. Sinopec Zhoushan leases oil storage facility at Yantai port Signs five-year lease with Yantai-Titan Petrochemical Port Development Company for 60,000 cm'. Singapore fuel oil stocks fall for third week Stocks to rebound in the second half of March when more western arbitrage parcels arrive. DNVPS highlights bunker concerns Suggests a delay in the implementation date of Phase II of the CARB rule to January 2014.

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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.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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