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BRIEFS

May 26, 2011

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*Shipping News* Tanker Pacific denies selling tanker to Iranian company SINGAPORE-based Tanker Pacific has denied any wrongdoing in the sale of one of its tankers, after it fell afoul of the US State Department for allegedly selling the MT Raffles Park to Iran. More cases of maritime arbitration heard in S'pore SINGAPORE is fast gaining prominence as the place of choice to sort out a legal brawl on the high seas. Shipping lines turn to leasing firms for containers The global trade rebound is pushing shipping lines to rely more on leasing companies such as CAI International and TAL International Group for the containers used to transport everything from bananas to blouses.

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Australia's container terminals face seven-day dock strike this week Shenzhen volume up 23pc, remains world's fourth busiest container port Icelandic volcano fizzles, industry says regulators caught flat footed - again Shanghai Shipping Exchange ready to submit CCFI to audit if demand high Costamare first quarter profit declines 28pc to US$17.9 million DCT Gdansk welcomes 15,500-TEU Maersk Elba on AE10 service MOL-Samudera China-India service calls at Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay Lianyungang's first quarter throughput up 21.5pc CMA CGM takes delivery of twelfth 11,388-TEU ship - CMA CGM Lyra High Court orders DP World Chennai to cut rate terminal tariffs 35pc Mississippi reopens to river traffic, New Orleans port operations normal CEVA recognised by FCI as preferred partner Klaus-Michael Kuehne steps down from helm as chairman Blank Rome's Conor Warde moves to firm's Hong Kong office Beihai Airport's cargo volume rises 123pc in first four months Davies Turner installs dual-view x-ray scanning machine Juneyao Airlines to resume launch of Hailar-Shanghai service

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Boxship deliveries projected to hit historic high CMA CGM's new 11,400-TEU giant of the seas christened in Dunkirk IMO approves armed guards on ships to tackle Somali piracy threat Major Indian shipping companies to see weakening profitability in the medium term: ICRA Support for IMO's member state audit scheme Anticipating price rise, coffee traders hold on to exports Anti-dumping duty proposed on Chinese STPP Bilateral trade with India to touch $ 1 bn in 2011: Thailand Handicraft exports rise 26 pc in 2010-11 Oilmeal exports surge two-fold to 5 lakh tonnes in April Pharma exports recover to touch $ 10.3 bn in 2010-11 Propped up by chilli & mint oil products, spices exports surpass $ 1.4 bn Sharma expects India-Africa trade to touch $ 70 bn by 2015 JN Port's 22nd anniversary today SAIL mulling setting up ports, terminals on east coast Only PPP can solve rail infra capacity problem: Mathur Thar Dry Port commences scheduled rail operations from ICD-Sanand to gateway ports Cotton body urges govt to permit exports without curbs Crisis-hit Karnataka ore exporters may miss China godsend Forex reserves dip by $ 2 bn Govt U-turn on lifting ban on foodgrain exports NTPC jacks coal import target by 4 million tonnes Global economic climate brightens again, ICC/Ifo survey reveals

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MAY 25, 2011
Asiana Cargo plans weekly service to Nagoya The South Korean carrier Asiana Cargo wants to start a weekly all-freighter service on Seoul Incheon-Nagoya route, with effect from 25 June. Subject to government approval, the air... IBA Lojistik augments fleet The Turkish logistics service provider IBA Lojistik, based in Istanbul, recently held a ceremony to mark the delivery of the first batch of new vehicles that it will acquire this y... US transport company TransForce Inc doubled Q1 profit TransForce Inc, a leading North American transport company, increased its revenue by 20% in Q1/2011. The Q1/2011 adjusted profit more than doubled to USD 12.2 million, whilst ... More movements but less cargo in Hong Kong Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported that flight movements in April surged by 12.1% from a year earlier to 27,685. Cargo tonnage, which amounted to 330,000 t in the same... Union Pacific receives Texas environmental excellence award The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality presented the US transport service provider Union Pacific Railroad with an environmental excellence award for developing some of ... CSX commits additional USD 160 million to national gateway The US transport service provider CSX is to invest USD 160 million over the next several years to complete the national gateway - one of the most important transportation projects ... New report sees tonnage gains through 2022 in USA After a dip during the recent recession, the US freight economy, particularly for trucking, is projected to grow significantly in the years ahead, according to American Trucking As... Slow steaming the norm on Far East-North Europe route On 20 April the last service in the Far East - North Europe trade stopped being operated at its "normal" speed. Instead the CSCL-Evergreen AEX 1-CEM service switched to s... Iceland opens airports; flights to Scotland cancelled Several airports in Great Britain had to be closed yesterday (24 May) because ash clouds from the Icelandic volcano Grimsvötn began to drift to the south. The British air traffic c... Ekol Logistics opens new branch office in Italy The Turkish logistics provider Ekol has inaugurated a new facility in Modena (Italy). The company primarily offers road haulage and seafreight services from the new platform, but a... Jan de Rijk Logistics: contract renewal with Dorna Sports Jan de Rijk Logistics and Dorna Sports have announced the renewal of a three-year contract for the provision of European road feeder services and connected logistics services relat... Broekman Group opens new head office in Rotterdam The Dutch forwarding and logistics company Broekman Group opened its new head office in PortCity 1 on 20 May, and centralised different existing operations at the loca... Ceva appoints consumer and retail business development manager for Iberia Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, recently appointed Javier S'enz as business development manager for the consumer and retail sector in Iberia. S'en... Petrolesport OJSC to commence second phase of reefer storage site Petrolesport OJSC (part of the Global Ports Investments PLC group), recently launched the second construction phase of its storage site for reefer containers. Petrolesport currentl... CMA CGM: new giant of the seas christened in Dunkirk CMA CGM, the world's third largest container shipping company, recently held a naming ceremony for the "CMA CGM Titan", an 11,400 teu containership, at the Dunkirk termin...

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MAY 25, 2011
Austal looks to refocus Henderson yard on defense Vitter to Salazar: No permits, no pay raise Nor-Shipping picks Vale Brasil as first Clean Ship Award winner Trailer Bridge names Scott Fernandez Chief Commercial Officer Wärtsilä to supply design and equipment for next generation PSV Somali officials intercept pirate ransom payment Incat Crowther 26 m cat proves fuel economy on sea trials

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MAY 25, 2011
ATA truck tonnage index sees numbers drop in April AAPA schedules seminar covering port security Port of Grays Harbor looking for marina workers NYK solar powered car carrier to be fitted with hybrid power system Trailer Bridge taps Fernandez as chief commercial officer

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MAY 25, 2011
Frontline expects weak tanker rates to continue Major VLCC player sees little improvement beyond $27,000 per day Smaller boxships draw charter interest Container lines trying to fix ten-year charter deals for ships around 1,100 teu June cargoes offer respite for struggling VLCCs Owners of very large crude carriers shipping Middle Eastern oil to Asia have seen their daily earnings more than double in a week on an influx of cargoes for loading onto vessels in early June AET charters three aframaxes at high rates Malaysia-based AET Tanker Holdings has reportedly chartered three aframaxes for three years at a daily rate of $18,500, a higher rate than average forecasts for aframax earnings over the next year-and-a-half All at sea Transpacific rates slip Drewry's benchmark rate marked down to $1,932 per loaded 40 ft container Analysts fear overcapacity as box newbuildings soar The strong rise in containership newbuilding activity has brought overcapacity fears back to the market with an analyst forecasting a new delivery record in 2013 Does Amandine take the biscuit as a 'coaster'? As gigantic new Cobelfret ro-ro is launched, it reveals where shortsea trade has ended up Imabari shipbuilders face dilemma: to stay or go There can be many pitfalls in moving offshore A fair and non-violent solution to piracy Instead of armed guards, unarmed professionals should accompany ships to guarantee best practices are followed Is this the beginning of the end for Japan's maritime cluster? Building a successful shipping environment can take decades ' just ask Singapore. But unravelling one is much faster, as Imabari may just be about to find out Frank discussion needed on box capacity The container sector is due to add more capacity in the next two years than at any time in the past Shanghai Shipping Exchange to launch box derivatives market Trading platform and clearing house to be launched this year as Chinese shippers call for risk management tools Weak dollar helps US container exports surge towards three-year high But gains are also a reflection of continuing expansion in global manufacturing, says economist Red Ensign group may step up efforts to fly the flag Ship registers consider rebranding to a single corporate identity and promoting common safety standards Nor-Shipping 2011: Brazil shops for more ships Ambitious oil and gas production plans create need to enlarge tanker fleets Nor-Shipping 2011: 'phantom orders' hit dry bulk service Forum hears 25% of orderbook simply disappears as newbuilding prices fall FMC takes aim at unregistered Chinese NVOCCs Recent investigation of Mitsui OSK Lines revealed evidence of misdeclared cargoes, says enforcement chief Piracy frustration all round If Asian shipowners are really worried about pirate attacks, why have so few joined the worldwide campaign for more action? Fuelling problems for Iran Placing further sanctions on the country's oil industry seems both difficult and ineffectual in the fight to stop its nuclear programme Nor-Shipping 2011: ABS shows confidence in gas-powered vessels As class society launches new guide, technology officer believes LNG use for shipping is set to increase Nor-Shipping 2011: Baltic urged to make average capesize rate more accurate Failure to reflect volume of cargo in Pacific market could cause a fall in FFA trading, says SwissMarine chief Nor-Shipping 2011: owners face confusion over armed guards Conflicting attitudes by charterers creates uncertainty in market, says Frontline chief Nor-Shipping 2011: ABS boosts offshore research and development Technical chief forecasts greater crossover with class society's mainstream shipping activity Royal Boskalis orders cable vessel from Samsung C&T Dutch firm to lay cable from Java to address Bali's power shortages DP World sets UK listing date Port operator hopes to begin trading on London market next week Bangladesh to build up tanker fleet Shipping interests and government to acquire three aframaxes Transpacific box rates fall back Drewry's benchmark rate marked down to $1,932 per loaded 40 ft container North's strong results pave way for growth Mutual's underwriting performance boosts free reserves and puts growing market share on agenda Nor-Shipping 2011: IACS chief welcomes expansion As Croatia becomes societies' 12th member, chairman says it hails era of greater transparency and growth

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MAY 25, 2011
Golden State powers IT's profits rise FRONTLINE'S spin-off Independent Tankers said net profits rose to $8.2M in 1Q11, from $6.1M in the same period last year, with one-off items compensating for weak markets Kremlin obstruction seen A MOSCOW bank said today the Kremlin is seeking to obstruct FESCO's owner by postponing a privatisation sale NASDAQ warns ONE PRODUCTS tanker specialist Omega Navigation Enterprises has become the latest US-listed shipping company to receive an official warning on its sub-$1 share price 'New oil' for 'new frontier' BRAZIL'S Petrobras today swam against the current in rejecting concern about oil tanker overcapacity Behind Frontline's profits FRONTLINE said today its net profits for 1Q2011 were $15.5M, down 80.55% from $79.7M in 1Q2010 but reversing $11.8M in losses in this year's previous quarter Florida ditches extra check FLORIDA has eliminated a state law requiring background checks for maritime workers Norway weights Brazil option NORWAY said today it is weighing two major trade accords with Brazil meant to exploit the South American giant's rapid offshore growth Sanctions seen revealing US policy shift NEW US sanctions enforcement should remove any lingering doubts about the dangers of the Iranian products trade, Seward & Kissel partner Bruce Paulsen told Fairplay today China cancels talks with Russia CHINA has cancelled oil price and delivery talks with Russia Vale to spend $2.9Bn expanding port VALE reportedly plans to spend $2.9Bn on a terminal to make Ponta da Madeira the largest-volume port in Brazil Omani protests cause port ripples POLITICAL turmoil in Oman has delayed port projects in the sultanate by up to six months, port officials told Fairplay Tanker Pacific rebuts US sanctions SINGAPORE'S Tanker Pacific Management today said Washington's move to slap the group with sanctions was an "error" Petrobras thinking huge PETROBRAS has told an Oslo conference that the Brazilian oil giant's fleet is already bigger than most navies - and will grow much larger over the next decade China coal rises m/m BEIJING has said China imported 11.1M tonnes of coal imports last month, from 9M in March Russian VLCC squeeze seen JAPAN'S tanker owners today told Fairplay rising imports of Russian oil would boost the Aframax sector, but the trend could hurt their VLCC businesses

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MAY 25, 2011
Truckload Rates 'Firm' Despite Falling Loads Truckload carriers are holding onto rate increases despite a decline in truck tonnage and loads, according to a report... TNT Shareholders Approve Express, Mail Demerger Shareholders of TNT today approved the de-merger of the Dutch company's express and mail operations. The move is seen... US Beef Exports up 53 Percent in Value Exports of beef and pork increased at a double-digit pace in the first quarter of 2011 and continued strong growth... Grand China Splits Trans-Pacific Service Grand China Shipping, which launched its first trans-Pacific service in March, is splitting that service into two strings, effectively doubling... ATA Truck Tonnage Index Slipped in April Seasonally adjusted for-hire truck tonnage fell 0.7 percent in April, decelerating from a revised 1.9 percent gain in March, the... Durable Goods Orders Drop, Inventories Rise New orders for manufactured durable goods dropped 3.6 percent in April after rising 4.4 percent in March, the Department of... UPS Adds Weekly Guam-Hong Kong Service UPS will start initiate a weekly direct flight from Guam to Hong Kong starting in June, the latest in a... Sale of TUI's Hapag Stake Delayed The sale of TUI's stake in Hapag-Lloyd is delayed as bidders take extra time to go through the books at... Houston Port Examines Allegations Against CEO, Chairman The Port of Houston Authority hired high-profile defense attorney Rusty Hardin to work as a liaison with the district attorney... Oaktree Springs Heavy-Lift Carrier From Beluga Remains U.S. private equity fund Oaktree Capital launched a new heavy-lift and project cargo carrier from the remains of Germany's Beluga... DP World to List Stock in London DP World will start trading its shares on the London Stock Exchange on June 1 as the world's third largest... Nippon Express Net Profit Tumbles 32 Percent Nippon Express, Japan's largest freight forwarder, said that its net profit plunged 32 percent in fiscal 2010, which ended on... Maersk to Postpone Asia-North Europe Rate Increase Maersk Line said Wednesday it is postponing by a month the implementation of the general rate increase that it planned... Japan Auto Exports Fall 67 Percent in April A steep drop in exports following the twin disasters in Japan pushed the country's trade deficit with the rest of...

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MAY 25, 2011
2013 boxship delivery order book bulging X-Press connects Liverpool Duqm to handle cargo earlier than expected Oil to rise again Global shipper embarks on new e-commerce suite to manage supply chain

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MAY 25, 2011
Repo replay Evangelos Pistiolis rips up contract with Antonio Zacchello after sealing new bareboat product tanker charter. Ofer fights sanctions Ofer family shipping wing turns to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to clear name following Iranian tanker drama. Steimler blasts Norwegian regime Norway should be embarrassed by the limited presence of its forces in the fight against piracy off Somalia, Svein Steimler says. Weernink enjoying wriggle room Swiss Marine supremo says his company is taking advantage of nervousness among rivals during downturn. Stopford raids mental archive Clarksons Research guru suggests Tor Olav Triom may have skipped a history class before posing his "Black Death" question. Transpetro trains to win Sergio Machado lifts the lid on new training academy which will cure Brazilian crew bottleneck. Green in the black Norwegian shipowner sneaks into profit thanks to a one off gain. Banks bless Box Ships Lazard and Cantor add shares of Paragon spin-off to hit list on a bet the owner will seek expansion. Silver lining Arntzen and Marinakis tell TradeWinds' Oslo Shipping Forum the outlook for tankers is not all bad. Investors return A rising oil price is drawing investors back to the OSV sector, RS Platou Finans' Axel Aas tells TradeWinds WebTV. MBC holds steady Malaysian bulker and tanker owner's first quarter profit remains flat as lower costs cancel out sinking charter rates. Croatia joins IACS Croatia Register of Shipping is first class society to be allowed to sit at top table since EU completed anti-competition probe. Big port for Vale Brazilian mining giant Vale to boost Ponta da Madeira terminal capacity by 50%. DP IPO date set Dubai ports giant confirms 1 June as debut of stock in London after offering worth up to $1.6bn. Greece disowns wreck Government says it cannot afford to remove Sea Diamond, putting onus on Louis Cruise Lines and insurers. Dof nets job for new ship UK-based arm of the Norwegian offshore shipowner inks '5m deal for newest fleet addition to decommission North Sea oilfield. Pirate ransom seized Somali authorities grab $3.6m in cash from unmarked planes as six foreigners arrested - but which ship was money destined for?

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MAY 25, 2011
Ash cloud chaos redux A new ash cloud emanating from a volcano in Iceland on Tuesday threatened to throw European air networks into chaos again, though signs early Wednesday pointed to an easing of eruptions. On Tuesday more than 500 flights, mostly concentrated in the... Trailer Bridge names chief commercial officer Trailer Bridge has appointed Scott W. Fernandez as chief commercial officer. He is responsible for the Jacksonville, Fla.-based company's sales and marketing efforts. He replaces Adam E. Gawrysh Jr., who will leave the company on May 27. Fernandez ... Somali security forces intercept ransom payment Somali authorities in the capital of Mogadishu said they seized two small planes carrying $3.6 million in ransom for pirates and detained six foreigners on Tuesday, according to several news agencies. An official said one of the planes arrived from... CMA CGM gets new 11,200-TEU vessel CMA CGM on Tuesday took delivery of the eighth of a series of 12 11,200-TEU containerships. The French container line said theCMA CGM Titanwill be deployed on the Asia/Europe trade. As of May 25, the line had 21 ships representing 185,000 TEUs of c... Karl-Heinz Sager, dead at 79 Karl-Heinz Sager, a German shipping executive who followed a career at Hapag-Lloyd and one of its predecessors, North German Lloyd, with the creation of Senator Lines, died April 22 at the age of 79. Sager Sager was remembered by former colleagues ... Maersk to raise U.S.-to-West Africa rates Maersk Line said this week it is raising U.S. export rates to West Africa, effective July 1. The increase, $150 per 20-foot container and $300 per 40-foot or 40-foot high-cube container, applies to shipments to Mauritania, Senegal, Cape Verde, Gamb... Maersk postpones Asia/North Europe rate hike Maersk Line said this week it is postponing until July 1 a planned rate increase on shipments from Asia to northern Europe. The increase, $500 per 40-foot container, was originally due to be implemented June 1. Also, Maersk said it will raise rates... U.S., EU expand IRISL sanction list The United States and European Union this week expanded a list of companies that have engaged in business with Iranian shipping companies, U.S. Treasury Department sanctionshave been in place since September 2008against the Islamic Republic of Iran... Rate announcements Maersk postpones Asia/North Europe rate hikeMaersk Line said this week it is postponing until July 1 a planned rate increase on shipments from Asia to northern Europe. The increase, $500 per 40-foot container, was originally due to be implemented J...

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MAY 25, 2011
Wilhelmsen Premier Marine Fuels appoints Senior Broker New employee has held various senior positions in the bunker industry. IFO prices rise in Fujairah IFO deliveries in Durban available for supply up to and including June 8. Rotterdam and Hamburg bunker markets firm Several suppliers were reported to be fully booked in Rotterdam. EU officials to 'help shipping remain competitive' 'We need to reduce ship emissions while maintaining short sea shipping's competitiveness,' says EC vice-president. 'Groundbreaking' globally certified flow metering system for bunkering launched Dutch barge and several Maersk vessels now have independently accredited, tamper-proof system to measure delivered quantity. MAN SE investigating 'irregularities' linked to fuel consumption Marine engine manufacturer says fuel consumption readings can be made to 'deviate'. Public prosecutor informed. Hull design key to cutting fuel consumption Newbuild to be among 'the most fuel-efficient supply vessels ever launched.' Mid-week prices firming in Asian ports Demand below average at key Asian ports on Wednesday. New berths at South China port may not boost bunker demand Shippers indicate Hong Kong and South Korea still better locations for bunkering. Vopak expands operations with new storage terminal in China Partners with the State Development Investment Corporation of China to build 1.35 million cm' oil storage terminal. Liner saves over 10% in fuel after changing hull coating Cunard saves over $30,000 per day in bunker costs after application of Intersleek 900. Fujairah to face a 'surplus' of fuel oil storage capacity Onshore storage capacity at Fujairah to increase to 3.5 million cm' by the end of 2012.

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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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