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BRIEFS

September 22, 2011

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*Shipping News* Tanker glut shrinks on demand A glut of supertankers seeking to load crude from ports and terminals in the Persian Gulf shrank amid speculation that demand for cargoes heading west may increase. Capesize rents fail to rally on vessel glut Rents for capesize ships that haul iron ore and coal may fail to sustain a rally because of a glut of vessels, according to Clarkson Research Services Ltd. S'pore is Britons' 3rd hottest cruise destination: poll BRITISH cruise-takers have named Singapore as their third favoured destination, alongside their perennial Mediterranean favourites, Barcelona and Rome. Tanker market players mulling mergers Dry bulk market weak till 2013

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Nhava Sheva congestion prompts Hapag-Lloyd to cut call, diverts to Mundra APL's volume up 8pc but revenue per FEU drops 20pc in four weeks Cosco, ship manager must pay US$44.4 million Frisco oil spill fine MISC scraps Far East calls on its intra-Asia Halal Express Panama pilot-ILWU pact raises spectre of inter-continental disruption InterManager votes for freedom of choice on armed guards to fight pirates Chongqing bonded port area transshipments to hit 60,000 TEU this year Greencarrier opens in Ningbo, Xiamen, looks to Dalian, Qingdao next Huanghua port begins building first container vessel berth Xinjiang plans to build 76,000 kilometre of highways in five years Maersk-Rickmers to provide US-flagged service for heavy lift cargo US truck index falls again, but export freight flows to LA-Long Beach Execs indicted for mail fraud, record manipulation exporting e-waste US to grant Indonesia US$600,000 for railway signal plan Shell tests new marine oil to cut costs in face of strict eco laws Air China Cargo launches Shanghai-Hong Kong service United Parcel Service to build an express service centre in Chongqing JAL cargo volume continued to fall in July - 56.5pc to 20,411 tons US House panel to re-think Senate vote cutting Missouri China hub prospects

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APM Terminals wins 2011 Global Safety Award Kottayam Port & Container Terminal to commence operations on October 18 NACFS seminar on opportunities & challenges in CFSs, ICDs today Nasik's Ojhar airport goes operational for air cargo services Govt lifts onion export ban, fixes MEP at $ 475/t IMF cuts Indias GDP forecast to 7.8 pc, expects US, Europe to slip back into recession India attracts FDI worth $ 13.44 bn in Q1 Rate hikes wont be passed on Upgrading by producers may make India net steel exporter

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Boeing delivers fifth Globemaster to RAAF Boeing last week delivered Australia's fifth C-17 Globemaster III airlifter to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during a ceremony at the C-17 programme's final assembly facili... British government and Russian Railways to cooperate The Russian Railways and the British government have signed a memorandum of understanding which envisages cooperation in the upgrading of railway stations in Russia between 2013 an... Europorte and Trenitalia in partnership The Italian rail operator Trenitalia and Europorte, part of the Eurotunnel Group, have concluded an agreement establishing an international railfreight link between France and Ital... Halfords Autocentres joins 1link Service Network Halfords Autocentres has signed up to the 1link Service Network as a supplier of service and maintenance for light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 t. The company, which has 244 centr... First Japanese open-skies deal with non-Asian country Japan and Canada last week concluded bilateral talks in Vancouver which will liberalise air traffic between the two countries. The open-skies agreement is due to come into effect i... Iata predicts tough airfreight future The International Air Transport Association has released a new industrial forecast, based on the fact that airfreight has stagnated since the start of the year. Iata slashed its fu... TNT Express boosts road haulage between China and Southeast Asia TNT Express is making it easier to ship products by road between China and Southeast Asia. The company has successfully integrated of its Chinese day-definite domestic road network... DB Schenker opens new logistics centre in Italy DB Schenker has opened a new logistics centre that combines rail and road activities in Dinazzano in northern Italy. The new handling hall is located directly next to a Schenker It... ProLogis leases warehouse space in Brazil Logistics property developer ProLogis has signed a lease in Brazil for a 310,000 sqft facility with a leading Brazilian retailer. Luis Gutierrez, ProLogis' president for Latin Amer... Exel to build large Laredo DC Exel, the North American contract logistics unit of DHL Supply Chain, will build a 250,000 sqft distribution centre in Laredo TX, to serve as a hub for shipping across the US-Mexic... Barig elects executive committee members The members of the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig) have re-elected Christine Alig, an Austrian Airlines manager, to its executive committee. The Barig chairwoma... ATIC Services buys Morski Terminal Masowy Gdynia The French group ATIC Services, a European logistics leader, is acquiring the Morski Terminal Masowy Gdynia (Poland) from Zarzad Morskiego Portu Gdynia, signing a thirty-year lease... Ketchikan Shipyard selected for new Alaska class ferry Alaska Ship & Drydock (ASD), the operator of the state-owned Ketchikan Shipyard, has been selected as the construction manager/general contractor for the new Alaska class ferry...

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Italian Navy rescues crew after fleeing pirates set ship on fire MWCC adds Aframax tanker to expanded containment system MOL LNG Transport Co. installs KVH TracPhone satcoms on three ships Divex gets Carbon Trust support for Launch and Recovery System Rosneft Marine deploys new bunker tanker in Murmansk

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
TSA shifting leadership to new executive committee Chinese transport delegation makes visit to Port of Seattle Crowley Maritime expanding British Virgin Islands service Jerry Bridges selected as new AAPA board chair APL named top shipping line at Lloyd's List global awards event

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Greek modernisation goes on Fleet analysis shows continuation of recent trends towards larger companies and ships and drop in average age All you ever wanted to know about freight derivatives Latest volume from well-known academics blends theory and practical coverage of the market Japan carmakers back on track but Europe may take longer Economic storm brings new challenge to Europe's auto producers and car carriers Europe's ro-ro sector suffers yo-yo effect Recession, bounceback, then tsunami make for volatile big-dipper ride for car carriers With pain comes new opportunities for Greece The government's privatisation programme aims to raise €50bn in the near-medium term just as many smaller and medium-sized companies are looking at markets abroad for the first time Athex keeps faith with shipping quest Greece's stock exchange is about to play a key role in raising desperately-needed cash for the near-bankrupt state. When the financial dust has settled, perhaps the time will arrive for the country's shipowners to test its credentials Maths@Sea course is calculated to help The Marine Society has found the perfect formula for ratings aiming at first officer of the watch certificates Powerless to help Crew managers say more should be done to effect the release of hijacked seafarers Tebbutt case should focus attention on all hostages Why are some piracy victims more equal than others? TSA confirms new 'collective' leadership structure Six executives to form committee that reflects more diverse membership Seaspan in talks with yards on 18,000 teu ship orders Containership owner also eyeing the VLCC sector Two-tier VLCC market develops in Middle East Rates edge up for modern ships while older ships struggle as competition intensifies Seaspan branching out Seaspan's Gerry Wang argues more efficient VLCCs should replace the fuel-hungry vessels now in service Record year in the making for steel production Growing demand from Chinese mills set to raise capesize rates Greeks signal caution on tankers as deals dip sharply Broker reveals 16 vessels contracted this year so far compared to 59 in same period last year Maersk Line pays $9,500 a day to charter 3,400 teu boxship Deal for ER Melbourne marks new low in faltering charters market US ransoms ban to create 'two-tier system' Some owners would still pay pirates to have crews and ships released while others could not, warns Richard Neylon Shipmanagement bosses 'helpless' over hostage talks Pirates hold V.Ships and Anglo-Eastern crew, but negotiations are with owners and insurers Bunker costs set to rise Reduced Russian fuel oil production to tighten supply and push up bunker costs Back in the red Freight rates on the Far East-North Europe trade has dropped back to loss-making levels CMA CGM and Freightliner team up for new Asda service Containers will be moved between Southampton and northeast England by rail Dongfang posts $3.7m loss and warns of weak outlook AIM-listed Chinese yard has had no new orders since June A novel benchmarking tool STX Pan Ocean bought a bank to get a better view of the price of money in ship finance STX valemax ready to go Delivery of first of eight 400,000-tonne vessels built at STX yard to take place next week STX Pan Ocean girded against long dry bulk slump South Korean shipping giant reels in long-term contracts and focuses on fleet efficiency LNG demand could ultimately disappoint, warns Tokyo Gas East-west price gap must narrow and the global economy must find firm ground, says vice-president Takeuchi MISC downgraded by Moody's MISC downgraded and BW Maritime's rating outlook cut by Moody's, while Standard & Poor's revises Hapag Lloyd outlook to negative To the extraordinary Shipping will never be easy, but its direction will be sure as long as it continues to produce its unique roster of individuals Jim Davis reveals a view into shipping's financial abyss The winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award and IMIF veteran warns that over-ordering has all 'the ingredients of the Mad Hatter's tea party' Lloyd's List Global Awards 2011 ' The Winners Gerry Wang wins Newsmaker of the Year

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Canary in the coal mine? US-based Alpha Natural Resources today announced a surprise pullback in demand among Asian buyers of met coal used in steel production Marinakis wins vote EVANGELOS Marinakis has sealed the takeover of his Crude Carriers public company by sister Capital Product Partners with a successful shareholder vote Batam yard reopens after fight PT NEXUS Engineering's shipyard in Batam, Indonesia has reopened today (21 September) following a fight that shut the facility yesterday VLCC rates remain stagant THE number of VLCCs open for fixing at the Arabian Gulf over the next 30 days has exceeded 100 again, according to analysts today, leading to stagnant spot freight rates and low levels of trading Congestion up at dry bulk terminals WAITING times in drybulk ports edged up for the third straight week, with the queue in Tubarao almost doubling to 21 vessels since 5 September Box carriers won't see golden age again THE golden years of container shipping have come to an end due to container lines' appetite for new tonnage, said Macquarie Research's shipping analyst Janet Lewis Misconception delays new fuel take-up A LEADING fuel analyst told Fairplay today that "suppliers' misconception" lies at the heart of the low take-up rate of the 2010 standard of the ISO:8217 marine fuel specification Moody's downgrades BW credit rating MOODY'S Investors Service today downgraded tanker and offshore specialist BW Group from "stable" to "negative", citing the depressed VLCC freight market Capesize rates expected to drop BROKERS told Fairplay today that tight tonnage availability in the Atlantic that buoyed recent Capesize rates is unlikely to last due to the arrival of more ballasters from the Pacific Costamare adds to box fleet BOX SHIP owner Costamare bought two secondhand vessels from MSC for a combined $90M in a purchase/time charter deal

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Rail Stocks Fall After Two Coal Firms Cut Outlook The stock prices of several major railroads and railcar suppliers tumbled substantially more than the overall market did on Wednesday,... Prioritzation Plan for Inland Water Projects Pitched Creating a project prioritization plan and charging operators lock fees to prevent the further deterioration of the inland water system... ABF Freight President Kemp to Retire Wesley B. Kemp, the president and CEO of ABF Freight System, will retire Dec. 31 after more than 40 years... Lidinsky To Ask FMC To Study Prince Rupert Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. plans to ask the agency at its Oct. 5 meeting to launch... Highway, Port Groups Praise Funding Vote Highway and port groups applauded a vote by a Senate Appropriations subcommittee that maintains highway funding in the face of... Damco Flies 52-Ton Compressor From India to Berlin Damco Airfreight recently transported a 52-ton compressor from India to Berlin via an Antonov 124, the world's second-largest operating cargo... Guido Bart, Former Matson Executive, Dead at 87 Former Matson Navigation Co. and APL executive Guido Bart died Sept. 16 in Santa Barbara, Calif., at the age of... Kuehne + Nagel Adds Shanghai-Guangzhou Link Logistics provider Kuehne + Nagel established a thrice-weekly highway service linking Shanghai and Guangzhou and said it is adding depots... Pacific Carriers to Lead TSA Collectively The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement shifted its leadership structure from a single chief to a six-member executive committee, as the 15-Pacific... Schneider Logistics Offers LTL Shippers 'Shared Ride' Schneider Logistics is offering shippers an integrated delivery service that it says can cut transportation costs for certain types of... Drewry Rate Benchmark Slips 5.6 Percent Asia-to-U.S. spot rates tracked by Drewry Shipping Consultants' weekly index slipped 5.6 percent this week to $1,561 per 40-foot container... EU OKs Bailout of Shipping Lender HSH Nordbank European Union regulators approved a $41 billion state-funded bailout for Germany's HSH Nordbank, the world's biggest shipping bank. In... S&P Downgrades Hapag-Lloyd Outlook Standard & Poor's revised its outlook for Hapag-Lloyd from "stable" to "negative" but confirmed the German ocean carrier's BB+ credit... Japan Posts First Post-Quake Export Growth Japan's exports grew for the first time in August on a year-over-year basis since the catastrophic earthquake and tsunami hit...

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
Hapag-Lloyd credit rating reduced DPFZW refinances Pritzker family sells some of its shares in IAS Le Havre to get VBS Clean Truck Programme launched at Boston's Conley terminal

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
AET nears next phase Malaysian tanker owner advances in modular capture project as aframaxes hit the water. SinOceanic hunts cash Board member bounces as Jan Haakon Pettersen-led ship financier pursues "opportunities" with Nordic lender. Carnage continues Moody's takes "negative" stance on BW Group ratings as credit agents digest and respond to market crisis. Erria sees upswing Danish owner feeling positive on chemical tanker market heading into the final three months of 2011. Greens sight bulker Former Sea Pioneer-owned ship draws attention of environmentalists who cry foul on asbestos. Riot? What riot? Indonesian steel yard back to normal after outbreak of fighting forces a day's closure. Aussie tax row Concessions to domestic shipping companies could set dangerous precedent, shadow transport spokesman says. Mermaid CEO to quit Singaporean offshore services operator loses top exec but makes new hires. Pirates start ship blaze Cyprus Maritime vessel set alight by frustrated pirates after unsuccessful hijacking attempt. Tanker hit-and-run Two fishermen missing after unidentified vessel rams boat anchored off the Philippines. China makes ship offer Bangladesh Shipping Corp considers preferential loan for new tankers and bulkers from Chinese state-owned export company. Bauxite trade resumes Key trade for aluminium production restarts after week long stoppage. DP World parent nets loan Dubai-based port operator's parent nets $850m loan package from 15 banks.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
DHL in China DHL opens Beijing pharma warehouseDHL said Wednesday it has opened an additional facility in China designed to serve the pharmaceutical industry. DHL forwarding unit opens China officesDHL Global Forwarding has opened five offices in China, the com... S&P revises Hapag-Lloyd outlook to 'negative' Rating agency Standard and Poors said Tuesday it has revised its outlook on German containership operator Hapag-Lloyd to negative from stable. At the same time, it affirmed the BB- long-term issuer credit rating and the B issue rating on the 480 m... Slagle to succeed Kemp at ABF Wesley B. Kemp will retire as chief executive officer and president of ABF Freight System on Dec. 31, parent company Arkansas Best Corp. announced Wednesday. Roy M. Slagle, ABF's senior vice president of sales and marketing, was named to replace K... Supply Chain Manager Benchmark Study American Shipper'sfirst study covering the supply chain practitioner, co-produced withThe Georgia Institute of Technology's EMIL-SCS Executive Master's Program , gauges roles, responsibilities, compensation and opportunities prevalent in the indust... GSP, TAA, FTAs Zim drops Nhava Sheva on Asia/Black Sea A Zim-operated service between the Far East and Black Sea will drop calls at India's largest container port as of late October, according to a note this week from Hapag-Lloyd, which takes slots on the service. Starting from the Oct. 24 sailing, Zi... Schneider offers new LTL service Schneider Logistics said it is offering a new service that pools deliveries of shippers with reoccurring less-than-truckload moves. The new Integrated Delivery Services (IDS) was piloted in Denver with shippers of competing brands who had similar ... UP to double track Nebraska/Iowa line Union Pacific Railroad said Tuesday it would invest nearly $300 million over the next few years on its central corridor between Fremont, Neb., and Missouri Valley, Iowa. UP called the corridor "a primary shipping lane," with the investment part of... U.S. challenges Chinese chicken duties The United States is challenging Chinese duties on U.S. chicken exports. Kirk U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk said Tuesday that the Obama Administration is requesting consultations in the World Trade Organization (WTO) to challenge Chinese antid... Trade bills see light of day on Hill The U.S. Senate's unanimous consent agreement Monday evening to begin debate on retroactively renewing the Generalized System of Preferences and the Trade Adjustment Assistance program could have a positive domino effect on pro-trade legislation p...

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2011
European Commission adopts paper on maritime pollution Proposed legislation says the European Investment Bank will pay particular attention to projects that help the sector cope with environmental challenges. Fujairah prices rise A player fully committed so was unable to quote in Durban. North American ECA will pressure distant markets 'A greater onus will be placed on South American and Far East ports,' says Lintec Technical Manager. Bunker markets rise For prompt deliveries in Hamburg, barging was said to be tight. IMF, World Bank to recommend bunker fuel levy Leaked draft paper says finical institutions will recommend surcharge on aviation and shipping fuels. Brokers welcome information on bunker consumption Baltic Exchange has been reporting speed and fuel consumption in its daily fixture list. UK Navy designing fuel-efficient frigate Vessel will have non-drag hull paint. DMCA in bid to establish UAE bunkering standard Focus on safety, environmental sustainability in light of MARPOL Annex VI changes, and dispute resolution. Mid-week prices largely up at bunkering hubs Supplies of bunker material ample at major Asian ports on Wednesday. Japanese firm unveils more details of LNG propulsion system Design suitable for use on box ships up to 10,000 TEU to enable switch to LNG in ECAs. Fujairah oil storage terminal for lease Emarat is 'collecting bids' for the leasing of its storage tanks. Russian supplier deploys new bunker tanker at Murmansk port Russian-flagged RN Magellan may be relocated to St. Petersburg port in the future. Supply and support platform launched for cruise ships in Singapore Singapore Cruise Centre launches Cruise 360 to provide bunkering and other cruise ships's needs. Chinese shipbuilder in talks for $50 million bunker tankers deal Dongfang Shipbuilding posts 55.2% decrease in gross H1 profits due to weak sales. Tight IFO avails easing at Far East Russian ports Healthy bunker demand at Far East Russian ports, traders say. Better revenue yields 'offset' higher fuel prices Increase in fuel costs, however, expected to lower Carnival's full year earnings.

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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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