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March 28, 2011

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*Shipping News* Key Baltic index rises for a 4th day The Baltic Exchange's main sea'freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, rose for a fourth day, although slow activity was expected to weigh on vessel earnings in the coming days.

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Overcapacity fears depress spot rates, but end in sight: BIMCO CTSA increase currency surcharge Asia/Canada trades to 9pc Pirates in league with Al'Qaeda, treat them as terrorists: Asia Shippers Rotterdam port posts earnings of US$218 million for 2010 China's social logistics value totals US$19.1 trillion last year Chinese energy major to build Chaozhou port to serve mega power station CMA CGM 13,830'TEUer sale includes charter, repurchase options South Carolina's Charleston handles 7pc more containers in February DHL unit Exel buys Bristol'Myers Squibb centre as part of logistics deal Despite quake, tsunami, Japan air cargo holds up: Lufthansa Cargo Korean Air offers twice weekly cargo service to St. Petersburg Qantas hikes fares due to rising fuel costs

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First post'quake, radiation'free Japanese cargo cleared by US Customs ILO report throws light on wrongly declared container weights Maritime Authority of Jamaica advises 50'mile exclusion zone at Fukushima NCC takes delivery of chemical tanker Iodine supplies hit by Japan crisis DP World registers improved all'round performance in 2010 MidEast ports infrastructure to see $ 46.5 bn investment MPRA to allow ports fix own tariff Pipavav Shipyard gets go'ahead to build warships CONCOR targets ambitious growth in annual MoU with Railways Lufthansa Cargo to increase fuel surcharge from April 4 New rail service connecting Le Havre terminals launched Ban on pulses exports extended by a year Bankers feel West Asia crisis could hit remittances, overall economy Forex reserves rise by $1.66 bn to reach $303.50 bn Home sales dropped by 50 pc Mills expect to earn 200 per quintal more from sugar exports Punjab CM urges govt to boost wheat storage capacity Soaring prices push silver imports down by 24 pc Oil price rise may only have modest impact on GDP, inflation: OECD Progress & justice Thermal coal prices may weaken due to Japan quake

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MARCH 25, 2011
Automobile supplier Plastic Omnium moves to logistics centre near Karlsruhe The British logistics property developer Gazeley has finished new areas at its Karlsruhe'Kandel logistics park (Germany) and leased them to Plastic Omnium. From the ... LH Cargo flying to three new destinations The German airfreight transport provider Lufthansa Cargo is substantially enhancing its network at the start of the summer timetable. With effect from 27 March, the carrier is flyi... AirBaltic cancels services from Vilnius to four European capitals The Latvian airline airBaltic is cancelling four routes from Vilnius to Dublin, London, Rome and Paris for the summer season starting 27 March. The move is due to new market e... Volvo Trucks (North America) introduces new car transporter Volvo Trucks in North America is introducing a new vehicle dedicated to the automobile transport business. The Volvo Autohauler (VAH) was developed to maximize freight capacity whi... Renault Trucks still on track despite difficult environment The French vehicle manufacturer Renault Trucks reported it issued invoices for 44,938 vehicles in 2010, an increase of 26%. In the vehicles over 6 t category, Renault Trucks sold 2... Arik Air helps Leone Airways to serve London Nigeria'based Arik Air recently entered into a joint venture agreement with the government of Sierra Leone to incorporate Leone Airways. Sierra Leone's country's future nation... Evergreen Line launches weekly TMI service between Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia The Taiwanese shipping company Evergreen Line has launched a weekly Thailand'Malaysia'Indonesia (TMI) service. The new trade route will enhance Evergreen's Southeast Asia service n... APM Terminals shines again at PMA Safety Awards APM Terminals' Pier 400 Los Angeles facility, the largest container terminal in the port of Los Angeles CA (USA), has been awarded first place for the fourth consecutive year in th... EU Commission vice'president discusses railways' future with rail infrastructure managers The European Commission's vice'president, Siim Kallas, recently met with CEOs of European Rail Infrastructure Managers (EIM). The discussions provided a preview on the European Com... PKP Cargo starting services on Germany's rail network PKP Cargo, the largest Polish railway company, has been contracted by Mosolf to operate scheduled cross'border train services on an almost daily basis between the Fi... Air Partner appoints new country manager for Germany Air Partner, the world's largest provider of high quality private and business jets, as well as aircraft of all sizes for passenger and freight traffic, has selected Philip Philipp... MOL Group companies transport aid supplies to quake'stricken areas in Japan The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) recently reported that its group companies purchased food, water, and other daily necessities, and took them to the Ohi... FedEx expands activities in Suzhou (China) FedEx Express, the US'based integrator, has opened a new 2,300 sqm station in the Suzhou New District ' the company's third station in Suzhou in China's Jiangsu Province. Loca... Kerry Logistics opens two logistics centres in China Kerry Logistics has opened two new logistics centres in Chongqing and Kunshan (Both China). The first phase of the Chongqing Kerry logistics centre, which covers 20,500 sqm and whi...

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MARCH 25, 2011
Detyens awarded $7.3 million MSC contract Delaware offshore wind project takes another step forward Sevan issues LOI for two more round rigs, plans IPO of drilling business Hornblower places contract for fuel cells for Statue Cruises hybrid

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MARCH 25, 2011
Containers from Japan clear Customs' radiation tests AAPA selects Jerry Bridges as board chairman for 2011'12 Construction project closing roads leading to Seattle'Tacoma Airport Port of Bellingham seeking food operators for airport Rail freight traffic numbers continue up during week

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MARCH 25, 2011
VLGC earnings set to climb 25% by 2013 as cargoes rise Crude oil refining recovery in North America to create more LPG for gas carriers West Africa suezmax rally to finish Rising VLCC availability set to drag earnings under $30,000 per day for first time in four weeks Asia'Europe box rate at 19'month low FREIGHT rates in the Asia to Europe container trades continue to slide, with the latest Shanghai Containerised Freight Index showing that the $1,000 per teu floor has been breached for the first time since mid'2009 Middle East to alter LPG trades SEABORNE trade of liquefied petroleum gas will rise by nearly 15.6% over the next two years, driven by growth in Middle Eastern LPG production, which is set to change LPG trade patterns Little cheer for capesize owners as rates level out AFTER an uninspiring week for capesize owners, few are expecting the week ahead to be much more exciting with slight improvement in rates the best that even optimists are pinning their hopes on. The outlook for the Atlantic remains a little rosier than for the Pacific, but even that is unlikely to offer anything to get worked up about China hopes to loosen Big Three's grip on iron ore CHINA hopes that the overriding dominance of its iron ore imports by the big three global iron ore suppliers will be broken by 2015, according to an official of the China Mining Association ER Schiffahrt opts for German flag for two boxships Will reflag two more ships but demands changes to terms of German flag IMO talks to hammer out CO2 reduction measures Market based proposals to be reduced by more than a half as European Commission says it continues to work on parallel track UK coastguard warned over cuts to fire response service MCA'authorised report shows increased safety risks around UK if resource is cut A sense of unease bubbles below the surface at CMA Annual Stamford convention fails to hit highs of previous years with talk between delegates centred on shipping's financial troubles Kopernicki bids goodbye to Shell After 40 years at the oil giant Shell, its vice'president for shipping retires at the end of this month Beluga bankruptcies may hit Lloyd Werft Beluga Offshore Cable vessel order at shipyard now in jeopardy NYK assesses supply chain damage from Japan tsunami Yusen targets European market for expansion Logistics provider aims to triple revenues in Europe and has clear strategy for growth ' geographical, organic or acquisitions Arcus eyes potential of Forth Ports' 'high quality' assets Order big to save plenty Has containership financing started moving in the same direction as the aircraft leasing sector, where much larger single orders are the norm? Follow the money Maersk's relocation to Guangzhou is not about dissatisfaction with Hong Kong, but about getting deeper into China Eagle reaches deal with Korea Line receivers Cedes 8% discount on day'rate in return for profit'sharing concession MCA admits failures over high priority ship inspections Lack of flexibility in marine surveyors' contracts means the UK is failing to meet European port state control inspection regimes Capital Link 2011: Shipping fails to win over Wall Street Majority of traded companies "not institutionally relevant right now" Intra'Asia trade set to hit 22m teu in 2011 Growth likely to be accompanied by rise in overall fleet and vessel sizes Capital Link 2011: DVB puts $700m on table for box sector Bank also lays the groundwork for in'house "institutional'style" KG funds Capital Link 2011: Private equity set to plug KG funding gap Flow of cash from investors positive for boxship sector Employers agree to extend piracy high risk area Agreement seeks protection of seafarers through the provision of increased security measures Cosco Nantong inks $1bn deal for two drilling units with Sevan Firm contract to be signed later comes with options on two more units Maersk cuts Hong Kong port calls in favour of Guangzhou Move to Nansha sees number of ships calling Hong Kong drop to 22 from 30 each week

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MARCH 25, 2011
KL bulkers seized NORDEA Bank has reportedly seized two bulkers from Korea Line's Singapore unit EU pushes 'parallel tracks' on vessel emissions THE EU is reportedly preparing either to include shipping in its emissions trading system or to charge owners for carbon emissions from vessels Japan vehicle components slump PRODUCTION of Japanese'made engines and transmissions for light vehicles looks set to plummet by almost 900,000 units this week, IHS Global Insight reported Thai seafood to Japan on ice EXPORTS of Thai frozen seafood to Japan have been disrupted by the quake crisis Star finally profits GENTING HK, owner of Star Cruises and half'owner of NCL, has logged its first profitable year since 2005 Beluga offshore scheme hit BELUGA'S offshore logistics activities have been sucked into the embattled project shipping group's downward spiral NRW awarded Rio deal SPECIALIST Australian civil contractor NRW Holdings has won an A$101M ($103.4M) contract from Rio Tinto as part of the mining giant's Cape Lambert Port B project in Western Australia VLCC picture is foggy SHIPPING analysts aired mixed views today about VLCC spot rates, because high recent activity is encouraging while the tonnage glut dampens sentiment BHP stokes up coal, ore output BHP BILLITON said it plans substantial raises in Australian iron ore, coking and thermal coal exports, in announcing expansion projects worth more than $10Bn Rain again soaks export plans in Oz HEAVY rain across northern Australia is continuing to affect mine production, forcing Fortescue Metals today to issue another output warning Russian ports trend down BIG BOX gains were the brightest spot in results issued by Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port for January and February, with a rise of 100% to 763,000teu Maersk cuts HK calls MAERSK Line plans next month to cut by one'third the number of its ship calls in Hong Kong

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MARCH 25, 2011
FedEx Freight, Con'way Gain LTL Market Share FedEx Freight was the largest less'than'truckload carrier in the U.S. for the second consecutive year in 2010, a survey of... Tariff'Filing Changes May Not Please Carriers, Says Firm Modification of the tariff'filing requirements for cargo consolidators that will take effect on April 18 may not give non'vessel operating... Truck Trailer Shipments Doubled in February Strong demand for truck equipment, particularly dry'van trailers, spurred a 105 percent increase in trailer shipments in February, ACT Research... BTT President on HOS Rules, Intermodal Expansion Plans (Video) Hans Stig Moller, president of Bridge Terminal Transport, discusses the effects that the new Hours of Service for truckers and... Port Group Elects Jerry Bridges Chairman The American Association of Port Authorities elected Jerry A. Bridges, executive director of the Virginia Port Authority, to serve as... Japan Disaster's Impact on Autos Spreads The Japanese disaster's impact on global automotive supply chains "will worsen substantially before it improves" and could affect 15 to... Cargo Liability's Fairness Doctrine Q: In your Feb. 28 article, "Carmack's Broken Model," you discussed whether there should be a uniform North American Free... Trucking's Big Shift It's official, YRC Worldwide is no longer the largest U.S. less'than'truckload operator. FedEx Freight claimed the top spot... LTL's Incomplete Recovery The modest economic recovery in 2010 pumped life back into pummeled less'than'truckload carriers, filling trailers with enough freight to push... Magic Priorities Anyone who has young children, or a deep interest in U.S. transportation policy, can find some interesting wisdom in the... Japanese Grain Import Demand to Remain High The U.S. Grain Council said consumer demand in Japan will drive imports of coarse grains from the U.S. despite the... DHS Steps Up Radiation Monitoring for Cargo from Japan The Department of Homeland Security's front'line agencies, "out of an abundance of caution," said this week that they are increasing... ESC Elects Choumert Chairman The European Shipping Council on Friday elected Denis Choumert as its new chairman. Choumert, director of procurement and logistics... GDP Revised Upward The U.S. economy grew faster than previously estimated in the last quarter of 2010, but many economists say rising oil... German Ocean Carriers Avoid Tokyo, Yokohama Several German shipping lines suspended calls at eastern Japanese ports, including Tokyo, because of fears crews could be exposed to... Poland to Sell Stake in Rail Freight Carrier Poland's state'owned railway PKP plans to sell a majority stake in its rail freight unit. The company launched a... Hanjin Takes Delivery of Second 10,000'TEU Ship Hanjin Shipping said it took delivery of the second of a series of five container ships with capacities of 10,000... RoadRunner Grows Fastest Among Top LTL Carriers Roadrunner Transportation earned its name last year as the fastest growing company among the top 25 less'than'truckload carriers ranked by... Asia'Europe Spot Index Falls Below $1,000 per TEU The spot index for shipping containers from Shanghai to Europe slipped below $1,000 per 20'foot equivalent unit this week for... Maersk Will Reduce Hong Kong Calls Maersk Line announced Thursday it will reduce ship calls to Hong Kong by up to a third starting in April,... Customs Clears First Post'Earthquake Shipment from Japan U.S. Customs and Border Protection cleared goods arriving on an APL ship from Japan this week, the first shipment of...

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MARCH 25, 2011
Bulls still in charge of boxship charters Bunker costs up again US Toyota plants stymied by Japanese supply chain drought Matson expects Q1 loss due to high fuel prices CSAV cuts Asia/USEC slings

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MARCH 25, 2011
Torvald Klaveness to split Brothers who own top Norwegian bulk carrier operating group in shock split following major disagreement. Libyan trouble a tonic VLCC and suezmax owners set to gain from strife in the war'torn country while aframax rivals lose out, Clarksons says. Erria cuts loss Danish tanker owner has started on the long road back to profit after offloading its containerships. Eagle strikes KLC deal New York'listed owner sees a dozen contracts with ailing firm adjusted and a 13th deal remain untouched. Yang Ming much better Taiwanese container line racks up big 2010 profit after huge loss in 2009. Nikitin mulls his options Wealthy Russian shipowner prepares for life after marathon legal battle with Sovcomflot. Citadel saves bulker Crew of Japanese'owned supramax survive pirate attack in safe room while US war plane helps spook gang on board. Cargoship burns off Vietnam Dramatic pictures show fire boats tackling blaze on vessel on Xang Na canal. New5 in Numb3rs Beluga newbuildings hang in the balance while Kristian Jebsen is not happy with Norden's prized contract award. Disney crew member missing Woman feared lost overboard from Disney Wonder off Mexico after ship'wide search fails to find her. Oliva left to rust Two sections of Dryships bulker unable to be salvaged on remote Nightingale Island in South Atlantic. MOL ship in radiation scare Chinese port officials find higher than normal radiation levels on MOL boxship from Tokyo, but no indication of what readings were. HMM share sale blocked Takeover talk reaches fever pitch as Korean owner barred from increasing scale of preferred stock issue. Banks back LDA 'psychic' More bulker orders may be in the cards for French owner as banks help support Louis'Dreyfus dream. LDA eyes seismic surge Louis Dreyfus Armateurs boss says atomic crisis in Japan could boost seismic survey demand as nations turn to oil and gas. Quotes of the week Reports of Niels Stolberg's death have been exaggerated, while GNMTC becomes a pariah.

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MARCH 25, 2011
New York port fees lowered The New York Shipping Association Inc. (NYSA) said it has reduced its assessment on local containerized cargo moving through the New York'New Jersey port by 11.5 percent. The per'container charge for cargo moving to or from destinations within 260 ... L.A. port program serves as NEI model The Port of Los Angeles has proved so successful at opening export opportunities for U.S. companies that the federal government wants to replicate its Trade Connect program around the country. On Tuesday, National Export Initiative Director Courtn... USDA considers Kenyan bean imports The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is considering amending its regulations to allow the import of French beans and runner beans from Kenya. As a condition of entry, both commodities would have to be pro... Caterpillar weighs sale of logistics business Caterpillar Inc. said it is examining "strategic options" for its third'party logistics business, including a potential sale or structuring it as an independent business within Cat Logistics. "The third'party logistics business has been a high per... New Cambridge Systematics freight transport leader Cambridge Systematics has appointed James Brogan to head of its freight transportation business line. Brogan is a principal of CS and has been with the firm for more than 10 years. Most recently he served as CS's office director in Austin, Texas, a... APL: Japanese cargo radiation'free Container carrier APL said Friday the U.S. Customs and Border Protection gave cargo arriving in Los Angeles from Japan an "all clear" after conducting radiation tests on 355 containers discharged from the shipAPL Korea.APL said the containers were ... ASC: Time to treat pirates like terrorists The Asian Shippers' Council on Thursday sent a proposal to the International Chamber of Commerce on how to better combat piracy in East Africa and the Gulf of Aden. The proposal suggests governments involved in the international coalition battling... Plans to disable pirate "motherships" discussed With frustration over Somalia piracy increasing, shipping executives are discussing whether naval forces should disable vessels as they are hijacked to prevent them from being used as "mother ships" from which attacks can be launched further offsh... National Export Initiative

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MARCH 25, 2011
Armed guards a necessity Armed guards on board could significantly reduce attacks by Somali pirates, so shipowners must overcome their fear of using them, according to the main speakers at a seminar on maritime Published: 25.03.11 12.29 Maersk Line donated free transport of aid to Japan A P Møller'Mærsk A/S has decided to donate free aid transportation worth DKK 500 million to help the Japanese population and for rebuilding the country after the earthquake

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MARCH 25, 2011
DFDS records increased revenue and cuts in bunker consumption Company has stated that cut in fuel consumption was heavily outweighed by increasing bunker costs. Bunker prices lack direction as week ends Crude futures settled slightly lower as traders worried that the ongoing crisis in Japan and Libya would impact the supply'demand picture. Fujairah market stable In Durban, deliveries available up to and including April 8. Study highlights benefits of biofuel Switching from IFO to biofuels 'would result in strong reductions in sulfate aerosol'. Rotterdam bunker market firms Prompt avails remain tight. Novorossiysk supplier gives contact details of 'exclusive trading agent' DalcyOil Mediterranean is acting for TOS. Partial shutdown at Rotterdam refinery BP plant is the second largest in Europe. Chimbusco could be sold 'this year' China's leading bunker supplier at centre of fresh speculation. Week closes with mixed bunker prices Key ports see generally 'slack' demand. US judge orders fact'finding on disputed bunkers Oldendorff and Korea Line ordered to gather information from the other regarding bunkers on board the M/V K Daphne. BPCL to start bunker supply at Indian port Will start offering IFO 380 cSt in Kandla from April 1. Japanese refiners yet to resume bunker supplies Japanese refiners increase refining capacity but volumes are going to power sectors, say traders. Hambantota oil storage facilities to complete in May Development of the port will have an 'impact' on Singapore, says local minister. 2010 losses raise 'uncertainty' over Titan's future But company believes it will benefit from the 'anticipated growth' in storage demand in China. Mass flowmeters 'best' installed on bunker barges Conditions more 'repeatable' on bunker barges, says Endress+Hauser spokesperson.

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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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