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BRIEFS

April 3, 2012

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*Shipping News* Stricken cruise ship arrives in M'sian port safely A luxury cruise ship with 1,000 people on board that was stranded for 24 hours after a fire arrived at a Malaysian port late on Sunday, a maritime official said. Carnival cruise ship released from Texas port A Carnival Corp cruise liner was released to sail from a Texas port by a US judge who ordered it seized on March 30 in a lawsuit over a death in the Costa Concordia shipwreck off Italy. Indebted Torm fails to raise capital: report The future of indebted Danish shipping company Torm looks set to be determined by its banks after talks over a capital injection collapsed on Friday, the Financial Times said. Iraq working to defuse Hormuz Low water levels hamper Rhine river shipping Malta delists Iranian tanker carrying Syrian crude

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Losses hit big Taiwan box lines, but Wan Hai makes money closer to home Somali pirates agree to release 1,066-TEU ships' crew for US$2.8 million Optimism returns to Long Beach, busy peak seasson expected in 2012 India court orders shipowner to pay kin US$196,552 after ship collision Colombo's state-run terminal hits record highs in 2011 at 2,299,446 TEU BIMCO draughts standard contract for employing armed guards on ships Maimex-Beretti tie-up accents door-to-door solutions for fashion shippers Air China Cargo expands routes while rival carriers downplay freight Volga-Dnepr pitches in to rebuild Honda assembly plant after Thai floods Kuehne + Nagel launches innovative air freight service for pharma products

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CMA CGM, MSC & CSAV in joint north Europe-East Coast South America service Hapag-Lloyd to levy north Europe-Far East bunker surcharge from April 16 Maersk adds Hamburg to its AE-6 Far East service MOL expands South Africa coverage MSC takes delivery of large capacity vessel for Asia-Europe service NSCSA inks contract with Qatar Aluminium Co. NYK's Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan first in world to be certified Port of Hamburg berths first vessel of BBC Chartering's new Europe-Asia service Refineries ask Iran to bear insurance risk amid sanctions Shreyas Shipping CFO recognised for cost management Tanker earnings weaken WCA Family Week Conference sets attendance record Pak notifies negative list for trade with India Amsterdam Metropolitan Area delegation visits JN Port Ban on pulses exports to stay; two varieties exempted Govt directive on EIC could hamper seafood exports State budget allocates around '750 cr. for Mumbai water transport project Steel imports to cost more China eases checks & balances on foreign capital

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APRIL 2, 2012
FedEx opens new offices in USA US-based FedEx Corporation reported that its freight forwarding unit FedEx Trade Networks has opened three new US offices as part of an ongoing expansion programme. The new premise... Opening of first duty-free reefer depot Decoexsa Maroc, a leading Moroccan groupage haulier, has announced the opening of a temperature-controlled facility within its duty-free depot in Casablanca in May. The capacity wi... APM Terminals in implementation phase for Moin Container Terminal APM Terminals' Moin Container Terminal (TCM) concession agreement with the Costa Rican government has received final endorsement from the country's comptroller general office. With... Korean boosts cargo customer base for Swissport in Amsterdam Swissport International, one of the world's leading providers of ground services for the aviation sector, has won a significant new customer at Amsterdam Schiphol airport in the sh... Japan and Sri Lanka ink open-skies agreement Japan and Sri Lanka have concluded a revised bilateral air service agreement, which includes an open-skies deal, starting in 2013. With respect to cargo transport, the main highlig... Dubai reports volume upturn in February Dubai international airport's freight volumes witnessed an upturn after months of flat growth, according to the monthly traffic report for February issued by Dubai Airports. After ... DST gains furniture maker blueroom as new customer DST m'bel mobil, based in Rekingen (Switzerland), has gained a new customer in the shape of blueroom Kindermöbel. DST will manage the central warehouse, pick inbound orders and org... InterRail intensifies cooperation with China Railway International Multimodal Transport InterRail Trans Siberian Express Ltd, a subsidiary of Switzerland-based InterRail Holding AG, has signed an agreement with China Railway International Multimodal Transport (CRIMT) ... P&O Ferrymasters set to expand its key Benelux-Finland business P&O Ferrymasters is set to expand its key Benelux-Finland business after signing an exclusive agency agreement with Finland-based Greencarrier Freight Services, a member of th... First Scania euro 6 trucks now being registered The EU Commission's euro 6 emission regulation was recently adopted, making it possible to register heavy vehicles according to the new standard. The Swedish vehicle manufacturer S... ID Logistics newly listed on the stock exchange The French logistics company ID Logistics, which has grown strongly and consistently in Europe since it was founded in 2002, recently completed its initial public offering. The ser... U-Freight partner Tracosa Aduanas gains AEO status in Spain Tracosa Aduanas, the Spanish independent freight forwarder and agent of the U-Freight Group (UFL), has become an authorised economic operator (AEO) in the customs simplifications c...

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APRIL 2, 2012
Seadrill subsidiary places $568 million semi order at Jurong Trailer Bridge sails out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy Bath Iron Works faces $171,300 in proposed OSHA fines Kvichak to build two fish transport vessels Detyens Shipyards awarded $8.1 million MSC drydocking contract Bergen Group Fosen awarded further OCV contract by Volstad Maritime OW Bunker to launch U.S. operations American Club alert warns of California ban on vessel sewage discharge Wärtsilä Hamworthy wins third Höegh LNG regas technology contract Keppel AmFELS wins $205 million repeat order from Mexico

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APRIL 2, 2012
Two persons believed dead from Bellingham boathouse fire Hamburg Sud christens new 7,100 teu box ship Container group calling for Connie Award nominations NYK ship management plan meets new IMO standards Evergreen Shipping Agency taps Amalfitano as president

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APRIL 2, 2012
Shipping's matchmaker Capital Link's Nicolas Bornozis brings together investors and owners Substance before style Logistics needs a little more customer focus, a little less preoccupation with its image VLGCs fixed with discharge options Oversupply in Middle East Gulf due to falling Iranian LPG exports Crowley keeps shipyards guessing on boxship orders US company eyes newbuildings for domestic and foreign trades K Line capesize sells for further trading at scrap value Bulker, 16, sells for $500,000 above demolition price Valencia in ambitious mood Spanish hub aims to become 'Europe south gate' for Asian goods by exploiting rail link Shipping to compete for diesel fuel Calls to match land transport requirements could ease supply fears Flux Drive wins award Innovative fuel-saving system hailed as valuable contribution to green ship technology Fuel efficiency counts for charterers Naive to think cargo owners have no interest in fuel bills, says Cargill's Surging bunker prices boost interest in alternative fuels Industry joins forces to back research into new energy sources Sewage discharge banned in California waters American P&I Club alerts members to new rule Drydocks World presses on with debt restructuring Decree 57 allows Dubai yard to proceed without unanimous creditor support Somalia divided over EU move to fight piracy on land Critics say move will drive gangs to support Al-Shabaab DFDS military newbuildings delayed at P+S Werft Delivery of ro-ro vessels was expected in early 2012, but will now be in the latter half of the year Fall in Indian steel prices hits Alang demand Rates paid by breakers slip week on week as currency fluctuations and ample tonnage add to weakened sentiment Minoan posts $52m loss But giant Adriatic cruise ferries boost revenues Navios buys NewLead handysize Frangou counts cash flow gain as compatriot continues to downsize Tanker Pacific snaps up fresh bargain Reports say LR Torm Ugland sold for $23m Sanko sell-off saga continues Distressed shipowner to sell 27 ships in restructuring deal PMSC vetting reveals lack of awareness Security firms failing to grasp importance of showing due diligence NOL scraps bond plan Weak market a setback for Singapore box carrier Jones Act here to stay US cabotage remains off-limits to outsiders PSA Group reports 4% drop in profit Fall belies growth in revenues and box volumes Yang Ming dips into the red Bunker and operating expenses scupper Taiwan boxline's profits CSA urges China shipowners to seek government aid Owner lobby calls for collective rate setting Ex-Vinashin boss jailed for 20 years Guilty verdict for eight other former managers ends Vietnam court case DHT launches $80m rights issue Private equity player Anchorage Capital invests $7.5m and pledges to buy shares that go unpurchased from the remaining $72.5m Bankrupt shipbuilder Sietas set for sale Several parties interested in the group plus strong interest in repair yard and crane maker, says administrator Italian court reduces DSV fine Penalty linked to takeover of ABX Logistics MOL predicts smaller loss But Japanese shipowner still sees worst performance since its founding

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APRIL 2, 2012
Navios buys bulker NAVIOS Holdings said today it has acquired the 2011-built Handysize bulker Navios Serenity for $26M Smuggled chemicals seized POLICE in Guatemala have seized $6M worth of precursor chemicals for making drugs smuggled by ship from China, IHS Global Insight reported today Another key box rate rise sought CONTAINER rates for Far East/Europe routes could be headed up again in May Oz strife sparks force majeure THE BHP Billiton-Mitsubishi Alliance told Fairplay today it has declared force majeure Iran aids Syria with tanker TEHRAN is reportedly helping Damascus defy Western sanctions by providing a tanker to transport Syrian crude to China Carnival ship released A CARNIVAL cruise ship has been released to sail to the Yucatan after being seized last week in Galveston Drydocks World move pressures its creditors DRYDOCKS World said today it has filed for insolvency protection to encourage holdout creditors to sign on to its $2.2Bn restructuring proposal China's iron trading net adds Rio Tinto RIO TINTO has joined fellow Australian miner Fortescue in the new China Beijing International Mining Exchange, China's first iron ore trading platform

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APRIL 2, 2012
Diesel Prices Fall for First Time in 10 Weeks Diesel prices across the U.S. fell for the first time in 10 weeks in the week ending April 2, dropping... Freight Growth Sluggish, OECD Says Global freight volume remains below pre-recession levels in the U.S. and Europe, but is showing strength in developing economies, according... Livingston Acquires JPMorgan Chase's Trade Business Customs broker Livingston International has completed its acquisition of the customs and trade compliance services of JPMorgan Chase's Global Trade... ICTSI to Buy Stake in Karachi Terminal Philippine terminal operator International Container Terminal Services is buying a minority stake in a terminal in Pakistan's largest port, Karachi.... Trucking Demand Steady, Says FTR Associates Warmer than typical winter weather helped hold demand for trucking steady in February, typically a slack month for motor carriers,... West Coast Container Volume Drops 4 Percent Container volumes at West Coast ports declined 4 percent in February compared to the same month last year, due to... Amalfitano Named President of Evergreen's North American Agency Roy Amalfitano has been named president of Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corp., North America agents for global ocean carrier Evergreen... Echo Global Logistics Expands in Arizona Echo Global Logistics is expanding its offices in Arizona to accommodate the addition of employees through the acquisition of Advantage... Trimac Acquires Stake in Fortress Trucking Canadian bulk trucking giant Trimac acquired a 60 percent stake in Fortress Trucking for about $4.4 million, the $334 million... Evergreen Swings to 2011 Loss Evergreen Marine swung to a $105 million net loss last year as weak rates plunged the company into red ink... US Factory Activity Expands U.S. manufacturing expanded in March for the 32nd consecutive month, according to the Institute for Supply Management. The ISM's... Maersk to Boost Rates From Asia to US Maersk has continued its global round of freight rate hikes by boosting levies on its services into the U.S. ... MOL Faces Unprecedented Challenges, Company President Says Japanese shipping giant MOL believes the current cross-sector shipping recession is without historical precedent. Speaking Monday to mark the... Honda to Export US-Made SUVs Through Jacksonville The Port of Jacksonville will handle exports of the new 2012 Honda CR-V that is being manufactured at the Honda... Dubai, Louisville Advance in Air Cargo Rankings Dubai and Louisville were the major movers last year among the world's top 20 busiest international cargo airports, according to... Italy Reduces DSV Antitrust Fine DSV said Italian trust busters reduced a fine related to the Danish trucking and logistics company's acquisition of ABX Logistics... China Shipping Posts $428 Million Loss China Shipping Container Lines said weak rates and high fuel costs contributed to a net loss of 2.74 billion yuan... TNT Express: Weak European Economy, Pricing Pressure Hit Results TNT Express, the Dutch parcel delivery company being taken over by UPS, said "mixed" economic conditions in Europe and slowing... February Container Imports Down 5.8 Percent U.S. containerized imports declined 5.8 percent in February, the first year-over-year drop in four months, PIERS data show. Journal... Hamburg Lawmakers Approve Increased Hapag-Lloyd Stake Hamburg lawmakers approved a $562 million investment in Hapag-Lloyd that makes the city state the biggest shareholder in the German... Hamburg's HHLA Eyes 5 Percent Box Growth in 2012 HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, said it expects to boost its container traffic by 5 percent in 2012 and take market... ILWU to ILA: 'We have your back' When the president of the West Coast dockworkers' union pledged full support to the International Longshoremen's Association in this year's... Damaged Freight: Settling a Dispute at the Origin Q: We made a shipment under free-on-board-origin, freight-prepaid terms to one of our customers, applying pricing from our customer's contract... CEVA Looks to a New Century As multinational companies pursue global expansion strategies, their key 3PLs are expected to expand with them. 3PLs, in turn, must... 3PLs Build Platform for Growth Economic uncertainty, natural disasters and fast-changing consumer markets are forcing third-party logistics providers to rethink their global expansion strategies. As... FedEx Freight Makes Profit a Priority Delivering an annual profit this May is the top priority for FedEx Freight, which lost money in its fiscal third... Waterfront Commission Report Adds Fuel to ILA Fire Stories of mob connections, excess staffing and $400,000-a-year dockworker pay at the New York-New Jersey port got a fresh airing... US Footwear Importers Walking Away From China For the past decade, importers of footwear had a basic sourcing philosophy: China first, China only. Rising production costs and... Building Confidence in Europe When Maersk Line shocked the maritime world in late March by suspending bookings in its North Europe-Asia service, it highlighted... Transportation Policy: Shooting for the Moon Feb. 20 marked the 50th anniversary of John Glenn's launch into space and the three orbits he took around earth... Captive Shippers May Not Get Hoped-For STB Relief Shippers challenging high rail rates will likely learn the only thing more enduring than railroads' pricing power is federal agencies'... Time Running Out in Congress for Highway Bill Congress has a knack of making cynics into realists. Fears that the push for a transportation bill would dissolve into...

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APRIL 2, 2012
NOL aborts securities plan Singapore-based NOL, which owns the liner shipping and logistics group, APL, has pulled a capital fund raising exercise less than a week since it was launched. ... SA's fruit export industry under threat Justin Chadwick, chairman of Fruit South Africa (FSA), believes that the future of the country's fruit export industry is under threat. In an open conference letter, ... Ports of Auckland forced into climb-down An amazing volte-face by the Ports of Auckland [PoA] management on Friday - just ahead of an Employment Court hearing - means that port workers will be allowed ... Taiwan trio fall down in 2011 finances Taiwan's trio of main carriers - Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai - have followed other liner companies and have seen their finances slump for 2011.Evergreen's ... MOL: forecast of 'largest loss in history' MOL president Koichi Muto took the opportunity on the 128th anniversary of the founding of the company to warn that the Japanese carrier is facing the 'largest ... Significant drop in inactive box tonnage The inactive containership fleet has shrunk by 146,000 TEU over the past two weeks, representing a 20% decrease to 565,000 TEU, according to the latest inactive ... MOL to join ASA service to target China/South Africa market Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to join up with fellow Japanese liner services company K Line, and its partner Pacific International Lines (PIL) in a move that is designed ... PSA: we will continue to invest Despite a challenging year just gone and an uncertain outlook for 2012, Singapore-headquartered port operator, PSA International's group ceo, Tan Chong Meng, has ... More action in Poland ICTSI's subsidiary Baltic Container Terminal in Gdynia (Poland) has obtained a grant of PLN53.8 (USD17.3) million from the EU to subsidise part of its PLN153 (USD49.2) ...

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APRIL 2, 2012
Market mixed on tanker tips Crystal ball cracks as Deutsche Bank warns investors against loading Easter basket with tanker stocks despite rate rally. Galbraiths inks alliance UK shipbrokerage joins forces with Shiplinks in an attempt to cash in on burgeoning Indian chartering market. DeOrchis abandons ship Montgomery McCracken denies talk that DeOrchis & Partners closed its doors after poaching New York firm's name partner. Winland dodges deficit OTC-quoted bulker owner in the black and ready to pounce on distressed assets but liquidity is still a concern. Bharati wins debt deal Domestic banks agree two-year repayment halt and will convert 10% of yard's loans to equity. Malta delists Iran-linked tanker Suezmax accused of carrying Syrian oil is owned by company on US sanctions black-list. Volstad Maritime back again Terje Arnesen-led shipbuilder gets its eighth newbuilding order from Norwegian shipowner and its second in as many months. CSCL parent doles out funds Hong Kong-listed containership giant gets loan from its largest shareholder to ease liquidity woes. Navios buys NewLead ship Angeliki Frangou-led owner mops up chartered handysize with the aid of a new syndicated loan. Concordia set to be refloated Costly plan to remove tragic cruiseship makes salvage and repair a more likely option. Keppel wins Mexican rig deal Singapore-listed powerhouse will build a fourth rig for Perforadora Central. MOL trims record loss tip Japanese owner will still post worst result in its history despite president's slightly improved view. Yang Ming back in the red Taiwanese container line endures tough loss-making year as revenue slips and costs jump. Siem extends seismic vessel Terje Sorensen-led outfit to rake in $45m from charter of survey vessel to Fugro for six years. ITCM takes Clarksons duo Alexandros Koutalianos-led broking shop swells S&P team with the capture of Costas Hardalis and Alex Doulakis. NOL pulls bond issue Singapore liner company blames market uncertainties for decision to cancel fund raising exercise.

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APRIL 2, 2012
Zim loses $276 million in 2011 India ports hampered by strikes TP Pulse: Asia-US rate increases in March stuck MOL braces for record loss Maersk/MSC raising Asia-Europe rates Agility focusing on commercial business Reps introduce waterways funding bill Logica secures $33m Aussie rail deal Livingston International secures new customs, trade services Thailand industry seeks better rail

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APRIL 2, 2012
Prices firmer in Fujairah Prices in South African ports mainly lower on Monday. Prices lack direction in European Ports Some congestion and tight barge schedules reported in Piraeus. March global bunker price overview Intermediate fuel oil grades traded within tight ranges across most regions throughout March. Officials reiterate need for shore power at New York cruise terminal With leadership changes at the Port Authority and a higher price tag 'it is critical this project not fall by the wayside,' says US Congresswoman. O.W. Bunker prepares for US market expansion Aims to launch trading operation in Houston in May, with further plans to expand on the East and then West Coast. Kongsberg Maritime buys out Jotron Consultas 'Jotron Consultas' C-Loading software and Fleet Management Software in particular, are both a strategic match for Kongsberg Maritime,' says Executive VP. IFO prices largely up at major Asian ports Avails of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday. Swiss-based bunker trader expands with ARA office Substantial growth for company as it opens new office in the Netherlands. Gelso M fuel removal operations successfully completed Total of 387.14 cubic metres of gasoil and other fuels recovered from the vessel. Taiwanese shipping firms swing to losses Evergreen and Yang Ming in the red for 2011 but Wan Hai manages to stay in the black. Singapore introduces 'mandatory enhanced bunkering course' Part of efforts to enhance the professionalism and competency of its bunkering cargo officers. Rebound in Asia's box rates 'merely' recovering bunker costs Higher rates recouping the ground lost as a result of rising bunker fuel prices, says OSK Research. Cosco International's bunker arm reduces 2011 sales Sinfeng 'prudently operated' its business amid weak market conditions; initiates legal proceedings against a customer. China fuel oil imports up 7% on-month in March Volume amounted to 2.9 million mt, up 180,000 mt from volumes delivered to China in February.

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PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

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