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BRIEFS

June 27, 2011

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*Shipping News* China, Vietnam agree to resolve maritime dispute China and Vietnam pledged yesterday to resolve their maritime dispute through peaceful negotiations, a sign of easing tension over rival claims in the South China Sea which is believed to be rich in oil and gas. Ore ship rents rise on busiest trade route A surge in hiring of vessels to haul iron ore has lifted transportation costs for the steelmaking ingredient to a six-month high on the commodity-shipping market's busiest trade route.

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APL passes on slow-steaming savings to shippers in surcharge reductions Two Chilean boxships collide in Shanghai, 26 containers overboard Shanghai index contracts for fifth straight week, but less than expected More carriers and shipowners continue to order mega boxships Japan extends anti-trust immunity to carriers for four more years Grand China postpones announced weekly service to Australia Manila's ICTSI, Port of Portland, Oregon state open logistics facility First quay section at Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 development gets wet Logwin wins spare parts distribution for Austrian STILL Siemens Mobility wins massive cargo handling system contract from Delhi Miami International Airport enlarges cargo handling footprint Aloha Air Cargo takes delivery of first of two new Saab 340As

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AGS World starts CBD Belapur operations Retailers upgrade cold chain infra to bring down wastage El Salvador seeks Indian investment in ports Engg goods exports jump 119 pc in May Probe initiated against dumping of Japanese digital plates DP World Nhava Sheva receives coveted environment award Essar may pump in 600 cr. in Canadian port facility Over three week strike at Cochin Shipyard called off BCHAA felicitates outgoing Chief Commissioner, welcomes incoming officers CONCOR commissions ICD-Khodiyar CSC to set up cargo terminal at Delhi airport Comm. Ministry to begin sectoral review of exports in July Forex reserves climb a tad by $ 59 m Govt gives nod to export extra 5 lakh t sugar RBI may allow banks' MF arms to back infra funds Silver imports tumble in May MV Lone performs SAL's heaviest lift ever PPG conference wraps up

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JUNE 24, 2011
Bangladesh identifies new locations for capital airport The Bangladesh Government has selected three locations for the construction of the new USD 7.2billion Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib International Airport which will provide the country'... Palletways sets record in Spain and expands to Germany The Palletways Group is growing despite the difficult economic conditons. In the past six years the English palletised freight service provider has expanded from three to twelve co... New way bill regulations in France France has changed the requirements for a national way bill. Now, the new way bill is no longer bound to a particular form but it has to include some basic information, such as add... Work in the Fréjus Tunnel Due to safety and maintenance work in the Fréjus Tunnel, traffic will be rescheduled next Sunday 26 June 2011 between 18:00 and 22:00. Furthermore, the 2nd, 9th and 23rd July 2011 ... Dagab is Climate Comet of the Year Axfood's logistics company Dagab has received the eco-award 'Climate Comet of the Year'. The award is given by Green Cargo to a company that has made major improvements to the clim... Double-track-line-Construction China-Myanmar started The work on a 330 km double-track railway line from Kunming in China to Myanmar has started. More than 75% of the line will be in tunnel or cutting given the mountainous terrain. 1... CN to sell assets of IC RailMarine Terminal and enter into related 10-year coal transportation agreement North America's Railroad CN announced a definitive agreement to substantially sell all of the assets of IC RailMarine Terminal Company (ICRMT) to Raven Energy, LLC, an affiliate of... Hitachi Transport System establishes an Australian subsidiary Hitachi Transport System, Ltd. (HTS) has established an Australian subsidiary, whose name is Hitachi Transport System (Australia) Pty. Ltd.. The Australian HTS Corporation was foun... Gudrun Winner-Athens confirmed as chairwoman for Kombiverkehr The limited partners of the German Kombiverkehr KG have elected a new supervisory board. During which Gudrun Winner-Athens was confirmed as chairwoman. Helmut Eder of LKW Walter (A... Rhenus-Group acquires deep-sea terminal in Rotterdam The Rhenus Port Logistics further enhance their involvement in Rotterdam: At Europe's biggest seaport, the logistics provider took over effective 1 Juni a 200,000 sqm deep-sea term... Stena Line equips first ferry with wind turbine As the world's first shipping line, the Swedish Stena Line equips a ferry with 2 vertical wind turbines fixed to the bow of the vessel. The Stena Jutlandica which is used on the ro... ICTSI Davao doubles reefer capacity Davao Integrated Port Services & Stevedoring Corp. (DIPSSCOR), port services provider in Sasa Wharf in the Port of Davao in southern Philippines and subsidiary of International... Logwin assumes overnight transports for Still in Austria The worldwide acting logistics provider Logwin, based in Grevenmacher (Luxemburg) has acquired Still Gesellschaft m.b.H. in Austria as a new customer. Since March 2011 the manufac... Roland Vimo heads new LH Cargo Charter office in Miami Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency GmbH has opened an office in Miami. It will function as the basis for customer liaison and the development of the Latin American market. The Miami of... Oman Air Cargo offers RFS on European roads with Jan de Rijk After the recent launch of an appropriate service in their home country, (see ITJ Daily dated 31 May) Oman Air Cargo with Jan de Rijk Logistics is using a freight feeder service fo... Aircharter: Richard Thompson moves to New York Air Charter Service's New York office welcomes Richard Thompson as its new Cargo Sales Director, replacing Stuart Smith who has transferred to the company's Paris operation. Thomps... Saudi Airlines Cargo increases the freighter fleet Saudi Airlines Cargo is expanding its freighter fleet by 3 additional B747's to increase frequencies on the scheduled services and create more capacity for the charter market. The ...

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JUNE 24, 2011
Ocean Rig UDW Inc. exercises drill ship option at Samsung Innovative robot increases shipyard productivity Navy shipbuilders join Shipbuilders Council of America U.S.imposes sanctions on Iranian port operator Good year for American Club

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JUNE 24, 2011
APL alters surcharge scheme to factor-in slow-steaming US rail freight numbers roll to positive side for week Congressman pleased with progress for minorities at Coast Guard Academy Diana Shipping inks deal for bulk carrier time charter TITAN Salvage changing face of management team makeup

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JUNE 24, 2011
Weak suezmax spot market pushes earnings below aframaxes But brokers believe a floor has been found on the benchmark West Africa to US route, preventing further falls Australian capesizes break through the $8 per tonne barrier Prices hit three-month highs for iron ore destined for China as chartering activity picks up in Pacific Korea Line charters out two VLCCs for five years to AET Annual rates of $27,000-$34,000 per day will not be enough to hit breakeven though, brokers say DryShips takes plunge with seventh Samsung drillship newbuilding Option exercised against background of strengthening ultra-deepwater market Iran sanctions: who stands to lose out Port suppliers also hit, with complications developing if contract included maintenance Maersk Line poised to axe Bandar Abbas services Top carriers consider action after US targets Iranian ports operator Tidewater Middle East over alleged link with Revolutionary Guards IRISL poised to sue Brussels for sanctions damages Iranian box line says the EU has not proved it has engaged in outlawed trade Rise in new lower-rated tonnage is potential problem for P&I Clubs Standard warns erosion of premium base would mean future claims could not be met Transpacific shippers renege on contracts as rates soften Ocean carriers are now the complaining as customers fail to meet minimum quantity commitments Hamburg joins its rivals in offering green ship discounts Port follows Antwerp and Rotterdam in reducing fees by up to 10% for vessels that fulfil ecological standards Maersk to use 'fines' to cut container no-shows and missed sailings Pilot scheme sees huge impact on operating costs as downfalls drop from 40% to 4% Rise in shipmanagers recruited for arrest work Graig Ship Management providing more services to banks from a debt perspective Newhaven outlines growth masterplan UK port to target offshore windfarm logistics and develop an existing ferry link Ports could be influential in reducing greenhouse gas One of the least polluting links in the maritime supply chain could still encourage others to cut emissions US business logistics costs up 10% Maritime costs up 14%, with overcapacity set to be a problem for 'several years' Rotterdam sets out its stall for 20 years of growth Rise in container volumes means greater need for better links to the hinterland and to inland terminals Socking it to Iran The US sanctions against Tidewater Middle East could hurt friends as well as enemies Lest we forget our seafarers If the Day of the Seafarer is ever going to be more than a nine-day wonder, it is up to the industry to put its shoulders behind the IMO and fight rather harder for its employees Downfall or triumph? Maersk's introduction of a "no-show" charge can be justified, but it remains unclear how shippers whose cargo is rolled over will be compensated Global Ports Investments raises $534m in IPO Proceeds to fund capital investment programmes in Russian ports segment UK coastguard must be cut despite parliamentary outcry Maritime and Coastguard Agency chief says that even if government proposals are amended, the status quo must go Seanergy opts for one-for-15 reverse split Restis-backed dry bulk owner reaches for maximum authorised ratio to combat sinking share price Big egos will keep dry bulk sector small and fragmented Owners say consolidation will only occur if banks force struggling players to do so

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JUNE 24, 2011
GPI sells below target RUSSIA'S Global Ports International has sold shares in its London IPO this week below their price target, bank sources told Fairplay today India defends Suez response THE INDIAN government told Fairplay today that there were "misunderstandings" surrounding its role in the rescue of seafarers on board the general cargo ship Suez Capesizes sought for Richards Bay/China BROKERS told Fairplay today that there is emerging interest in hiring Capesizes to ship South African steam coal to China Weser deepening moves closer DEEPENING of the Germany's river Weser for ultra large container ships has received backing from the state governments of Bremen and Lower Saxony Kremlin holds reins on grain RUSSIA'S government has announced that it will impose a penalty duty on grain exports if domestic prices reach 6,500 rubles ($232) per tonne Seafarers given $75 in 'danger pay' SEAFARERS have reported that they are being paid $75 in 'danger pay' to travel through areas at a high risk of piracy, Fairplay has been told MCA revises cuts plan A REVISED plan for changes to the UK's coastguard will be submitted by the UK's Maritime & Coastguard Agency following criticisms from a parliamentary committee, Fairplay has been told Clean products provide mixed bag RATES for long-range clean products shipments picked up this week on higher demand from Japan, but mid-range voyages from Singapore to East Asia suffered from oversupply Public entries plotted MANY PRIVATE owners are hoping to tap public equity and debt markets, according to a new survey by Marine Money and ABN AMRO Six win at SASI Awards Five organisations won trophies at last night's Safety at Sea International Awards, hosted by Fairplay's sister publication, Safety at Sea International Penny stocks split TWO NASDAQ-listed companies with heavily depressed stocks have confirmed extremely high ratio reverse stock splits to bolster their share prices LNG sentiment surges THIS WEEK'S Marine Money conference in New York has been dominated by extremely bullish views on the LNG sector amidst gloom on drybulk and crude tankers Singapore seeks port workers SINGAPORE today launched a training scheme for up to 10,000 port workers India makes play for global ports INDIA is planning to set up a company to invest in overseas ports and container terminals, similar to Dubai's DP World and Singapore's PSA, Fairplay was told today Tanker shares drop on IEA move SHARES in leading listed tanker companies were mostly trading slightly lower in Europe this morning after sustaining heavy losses yesterday in New York

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JUNE 24, 2011
Horizon Wins Bank Loan Amendment Horizon Lines said its banks agreed to relax their financial covenants under the carrier's revolving credit facility, preserving the carrier's... US, EU Agree on Supply Chain Mutual Recognition The U.S. and European Union plan to implement mutual recognition of their supply chain security programs by the end of... Rail Automobile Shipments Reach Two-Month High Shipments of automobiles and other vehicles on North American railroads jumped to their highest point since mid-April in the week... Energy Department Rescinds Crude Oil Transport Waiver The Department of Energy reversed its position within 24 hours on the use of Jones Act vessels for transportation of... CARB Extends Clean-Fuel Zone The California Air Resources Board is extending the zone in which vessel operators in Southern California must burn low-sulfur fuel,... Deal Clears Way for Major Chicago Rail Project A new agreement between Norfolk Southern Railway and the Illinois Department of Transportation will allow work to start on a... Russia's Global Ports IPO Raises $534 Million Global Ports raised $534 million from an initial public offering in London valuing Russia's biggest container terminal operator at $2.35... US Steel Imports Rose 5.6 Percent in May U.S. steel Imports increased by 5.6 percent in May from April, according to preliminary government figures. "The increase... Surcharge, Freight Rate Updates for June 20-24 Freight costs on shipments from India to West Africa will go up substantially effective July 1 following a port congestion... Carriers Implementing Fees for No-Show, Rolled Shipments Ocean carriers are moving toward space and volume guarantees in agreements with shippers that include fees on both shippers and... Durable Goods Orders Rise 1.9 Percent New orders for U.S. manufactured goods rose 1.9 percent in May, buoyed by a jump in aircraft sales, and the... Hub Group's CEO on Intermodal Outlook Hub CEO Yeager tells Journal of Commerce Associate Editor John Boyd that he expects this year's peak season to follow... APL Fuel Surcharges to Reflect Slow-Steaming APL, in a strong move toward appeasing a primary concern among shippers, will introduce a new fuel surcharge formula on... Industrial Real Estate Sector Bouncing Back The U.S. economy may have hit a soft patch, but the industrial real estate sector has rebounded strongly from the... Trucking Group Urges Obama to Expand Offshore Drilling The American Trucking Associations hailed the release of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve but urged the White House to... Virginia's Intermodal Crossroads Front Royal, Va., is one of those little towns along the Shenandoah River known for its Civil War history, gorgeous... Intermodal's Third Generation Intermodal infrastructure development in the United States is at a juncture that could lead to the development of a third... Midwest's Centers of Attraction Activity in the industrial real estate sector is building after being in the doldrums for more than two years. ... China's Labor China has known for some time that growth based on mass migration of farm workers to faraway cities on the... Buying China If you're wondering where the inventory restocking went, you have to look at Wuhan, Chongqing or even Chengdu. That's...

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JUNE 24, 2011
APM T: JNP 'revenue did not match expenditure' Bunker prices set to fall as IEA taps reserve Gregory bullish on CMIT's prospects LB approves FY 2012 capital budget Chilean operated boxships collide

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JUNE 24, 2011
Grool abandons Wallem Group Hong Kong-based shipmanager prepares to pursue 'new opportunities' with new recruit as top boss steps down. Knightsbridge stacks the shelf Nasdaq-listed owner joins Golden Ocean in setting stage for $250m fundraising exercise. Grandframe chops vintage cape Hong Kong shipowner poised to pocket $12m from demolition deal involving 1985-built bulker. Blida crewman pleads for freedom Algerian seafarer calls on his government to do more to release Greek-managed bulker from pirates. Mr Doom telling it like it is Tor Olav Troim risks the wrath of the supreme being, while Morten Arntzen takes a stand against bonus culture. Polar Star attracts interest Buyers circling Antarctic cruiseship held in Spain after Karlsen Shipping went into receivership. Norway glued to coast coverage Over half the country's population tune in to watch coastline beamed live over the internet from cruiseship camera. Ports blacked, CMA CGM accused Port operator joins US designated blacklist as French line continues to protest innocence. GPI seeks $500m bounty from IPO Russia's Global Ports Investments eyes over half a billion dollars from London listing. Suez crew: "Tortured by drunks" Indian seafarers relive horror of 10 months at the mercy of sadistic Somali pirates on Egyptian cargoship. Norwegians go cruise crazy Live footage from Hurtigruten's Nordnorge breaks TV ratings records. RCL takes more from DnB Thai owner's Singapore operation arranges credit line worth up to $85m in second deal with Nordic lender. Cochin strike called off Contract workers end costly 20-day walk-out at Indian yard as bosses strike deal. George back at Samsung George Economou's OceanRig takes up $600m option on drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries. Clarksons calls survival shots Stacking of ships and slow steaming on a large scale required for VLCC owners to ride out downturn, Clarksons says. Wisdom claims a victim Man drowns while trying to get close to cargoship stranded off Mumbai in bid to take picture. CMA-CGM ship in SF drama Norma, caught up in dispute with San Francisco pilots over two-man units and 50% surcharge, suffered engine failure, with tugs to the rescue. Mosvold axe still hanging over AHTS DnB Nor says Otto Marine's court victory over Norwegian owner will not save a third anchor handler newbuilding from the chop. Billung:'Headlines too negative' Golden Ocean boss Herman Billung says the dry-cargo downturn will not bite as hard as many are expecting. D'Amico's tanker top-up The price is right, says the Italian operator as it swoops for another medium range product tanker. India plans major port push DP World and PSA International will face some fresh competition in the shape of $550m start-up Indian Ports' Global, it is claimed. Bad booze kills four seafarers Quartet of Russian seafarers from Azia Shipping vessel lose their lives after drinking local Indonesian brew. Seanergy stock split set in motion Dale Ploughman-led Seanergy Maritime follows Top Ships in revealing reverse stock split.

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JUNE 24, 2011
GAO faults U.S. food aid sales program A 27-year-old federal program authorizing the sale of U.S. food aid commodities in developing countries to fund development has largely failed, according to ananalysis by a congressional watchdog agency . The Government Accountability Office found... Diana adds fifth ship to fleet Diana Containerships, a containership owner and operator that charters vessels to liner companies, said it took delivery earlier this week of a Panamax container vessel, theMaersk Malacca.Built in 1990, it has 4,714 TEUs of capacity. The ship is ch... Rickmers gets two Maersk-bound megaships German-based carrier Rickmers said Friday it will soon take delivery of two new 13,100-TEU containership to be chartered to Maersk Line. TheTauro Rickmers,delivered May 31, and theLibra Rickmers,to be delivered at the end of July, are the final ves... APL unveils slow steaming bunker formula Container shipping line APL said Friday it will implement a fuel surcharge formula in the transpacific trade in July to account for the financial impact of slow steaming.The new formula results in a somewhat lower bunker surcharge, effective July ... Obama Jones Act waiver attacked A group representing domestic shipping companies is attacking the Obama administration's decision to allow any tanker to carry oil released from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Thursday announced the United St... Volatility of markets, rates Washington Notebook

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JUNE 24, 2011
Bunker prices show month of fluctuations The BWI tracked the WTI rise throughout early June and followed its decline from mid-June. Day of the Seafarer - the bunker angle Bunkerworld would like to join the IMO to mark the Day of the Seafarer and say: Thank you, seafarers. Bunker markets fall in the Americas Crude prices settled slightly higher on Friday. MEPC 62 to address hull fouling Hopes are high that international measures to address invasive species will be adopted. Transport companies' shares rebound on lower fuel costs Some analysts feel that the dip in crude could result in gains for aviation and shipping companies. Shell signs carbon capture and storage agreement Project will store over one million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year. Russian terminal operator raises $534 million in IPO This converts to new and existing shares valued at $15 per global depositary receipt (GDR). C-Fuels America announces new hire Svetlana Piterova will be responsible for 'all post-fixing tasks.' Fujairah prices drop by double digits Deliveries available up to and including July 8 in Cape Town. Bunker markets weaken MGO prices in Rotterdam and Hamburg at their lowest levels in four months. China to cut import duty on fuel oil Move could lead to an increase in demand for residual product. Hamburg to offer 'clean-ship' discounts from start of July 'We are promoting the use of ever-cleaner ships," says port's Managing Director. High bunker prices piling pressure on VLCC operators Slow steaming could help, but it would have to be employed on 'a large scale', says Clarksons' analyst. Regulators to move against ships 'by-passing' low-sulphur zone Shipping Association fails to block extension of Californian 'clean fuel zone.' Week ends with drop in bunker prices at key Asian ports Increased demand for bunker fuel on Friday. Chinese player enters bunkering market at Tianjin port China Changjiang Bunker intends to start bunkering at Tianjin port from early July. APL lowers fuel surcharge on slow steaming gains 'We have developed a more transparent approach,' says shipping line. Maersk 'disappointed' with reaction to New Zealand low-sulphur switch Company has not seen any 'tangible action' apart from 'positive words,' says CEO of Maersk Lines Asia Pacific. Sri Lankan ports investments to boost bunkering SLPA secures $2.5 billion in local and foreign investments to develop Colombo and Hambantota.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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