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BRIEFS

September 3, 2012

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Maersk sees 'significant' rate hike November 1, major layups to follow Shanghai index Asia-Europe rate falls 7.8pc to $1,324/TEU, GRIs slip OOCL to levy Asia-New Zealand US$300/TEU rate increase from October 1 Abu Dhabi opens Khalifa box port to refocus economy away from oil base Rickmers adds Nagoya, Japan, to its Round-the-World Pearl String service ILA-management standoff sparks fear of retail supply chain disruption South China's Hainan province posts 16pc more foreign trade value Costamare buys old ship for near scrap prices, charters it to Evergreen Goodman, CPPIB boost investment in China partnership to US$1 billion Malaysia-Vietnam LCL service launched by DHL Global Forwarding China's beverage spirit lobby calls for action against EU wine dumping Lack of third runway at Heathrow 'harms' economy, says MP Aviation group Air China outlines big plans for Inner Mongolia as it opens in Hohhot World passenger volume rises, but India's keeps falling, down 9.93pc

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Capt. Sunil Thapar selected as SCI CMD CELware Logistics offers a new age of warehousing Dempo acquires Modest Shipyard Emirates Shipping's 3rd Asia-ME loop Govt to decide on Irano Hind Shipping Co. MSC India holds seminar on sustainable ports & shipping in Vadodara TSA's low-sulphur fuel surcharge from Oct. 1 World biggest box maker optimistic of recovery after profit slump in H1 Govt imposes 1 pc additional duty on fertiliser imports Marine exports projected to grow over 28 pc Panel concerned over re-export of cheap tea Relax curbs on coconut oil exports: Nafed Steel imports surge as capacity addition lags Cabinet approves transfer of 111 hectares of Port Trust land Forex reserves up $1.3 bn Indian economy growing faster than China Infrastructure project delays cost 52,446 cr. INR ends marginally weak at 55.53 New CEA hopes to get economy back on track ACHAA organises health check-up camp at ACC Taxing times Denholm Global Logistics moves 15,000 freight tonnes of project cargo from China to Brazil Nagoya, Japan joins Rickmers Round-the-World Pearl String Service Scheuerle SPMTs see action on high mountain ground in Swiss Alps

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Emirates deploys larger aircraft to Newcastle but postpones Erbil service increase The carrier Emirates is set to deploy larger aircraft on its flights between Dubai (UAE) and Newcastle (northern England) from tomorrow (1 September). The changeover from Airbus A3... Korean Air to increase cargo capacity on Incheon-Vladivostok route Starting tomorrow (1 September), Korean Air will operate a B777-200ER instead of B737-900ER on its Seoul Incheon - Vladivostok (Russia) route. By using a wide-body aircraft, the ca... Denholm Global Logistics transports project cargo from China to Brazil Denholm Global Logistics, the Worldwide Project Consortium (WWPC) member for the UK, recently shipped the latest installment of an ongoing project for Siemens Metals Technologies ... Volvo now producing I-Shift in North America The Volvo Group now produces its I-Shift automated transmission in North America. The company has invested USD 8 million in the powertrain facility in Hagerstown MD (USA). The inve... Britton Transport expands through acquisition in North Dakota Britton Transport has acquired Scott's Express and Scott's Transportation Services, located in Grand Forks, ND (USA). Scott's is a nationwide trucking and truck brokerage company, ... EBRD: EUR 46.4 million loan upgrade part of pan-European rail corridor VIII The FYR Macedonian rail network ' which is mainly divided into two corridors - needs an upgrade on a 30 km stretch of track from Kumanovo to Beljakovce. The European Bank for Recon... Switzerland: support for intermodal service providers after Gotthard closure The Gotthard railway in Switzerland had to be closed for four weeks in early summer due to a major rock fall. This led to loss of earnings and/or more costs for companies that oper... ACI 2011 World Airport Traffic Report confirms weakened cargo traffic The director general of ACI World, Angela Gittens recently announced the publication of ACI's 2011 World Annual Traffic Report, based on data from over 1,500 airports in over 150 c... Damco: new global head for industrial vertical activities Damco, part of the Danish A.P. Moller- Maersk group, appointed Steve Hoffman as global head for the industrial vertical, effective 1 August. Hoffman, who is responsible for develop... Schneckenreither extends company headquarters in Austria The Austrian forwarding company Schneckenreither has extended its headquarters in Ansfelden, near Linz, by the addition of a state-of-the-art logistics centre. Around EUR 2.25 mill... Toll Group: revenue up, profits down in 2011/12 financial year The Australian logistics service provider Toll Group has released its annual results for the 2011/12 financial year. Revenue for the year ending 30 June 2012 came to AUD 8.7 billi... DSV Road Ltd joins Green Freight Europe DSV Road Limited has joined Green Freight Europe to further help reduce CO2 emissions from road transport. Green Freight Europe is a new, voluntary initiative promoting cooperation...

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Keels laid for AGOR research vessels McDermott orders pipelay vessel at Spanish shipyard Cape Town shipyard busy with Scarabeo 3 upgrades AIDA newbuilds to use laser emissions monitoring

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Amway opens new plant at Port of Quincy location Rail freight traffic count up/down during week Customs and Border Protection returning to normal Gulf operations Inchcape warns of rate hikes at ports throughout Argentina Panama Canal Board of Directors tap Benítez as deputy administrator

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Denial, what denial? Shipping industry on the couch No hand-outs for German shipping Owners, investors and banks are responsible for ordering gamble that failed Silly season drags on Plans for an airport in the Thames and a barrage outside Bristol simply will not fly Two cheers for Russian WTO entry Shipping will benefit even if China-style boom proves elusive Short-term European box prospects soften The eurozone crisis will dampen continent's imports this year Sami criticised for not considering PMSC history Questions raised over thoroughness of certification process German shipping must consolidate to survive Blunt message from maritime co-ordinator as industry seeks to solve its plight Vale sells off converted VLCC ore carriers to Polaris Vessels to be chartered back to the Brazilian iron ore miner Fiscal year losses narrow for Evergreen but deepen for Yang Ming Both companies build their cash positions Nordic Shipholding warns that it could go bust Company needs equity injection or further moratorium by March Good to know, hard to find out Europe's recession exposes some home truths about boxes Deepsea car trades offer bright spot for shipping Norwegian Car Carriers expects PCTC charter rates to improve moderately this year and next U-Ming widens first-half operating loss to $4m Capesize glut hurts Taiwanese dry bulk player Twin storms in China only cause mild rise for capesizes Spot market boosted by typhoon but the panicked Australian fixture flurry has peaked IRISL ships return to Iran flag Five vessels removed from Sierra Leone register Rotterdam's success has left local communities out in the cold Chamber of commerce urges councils to invest in port-related activities Capital gains flatter Exmar interims Net financial result remains a loss HSH Nordbank posts $88m half-year profit Deteriorating shipping climate will increase risk provision, says ship finance giant Boxship orders forecast to equal 20% of fleet by year-end Macro Report foresees total of 316,000 teu in new orders this year and 1.1m teu in 2013 CSSC Holdings first-half profits fall 63% China state-owned yard's fortunes reflect shipping industry woes Höegh goes back to black in second quarter Firm secures finance for FSRU vessel Good shipowners frozen out of credit markets EXCLUSIVE: Lack of liquidity affecting daily operations, warns ship finance expert Universal Shipbuilding and IHI unit to merge in October Combined assets create Japan Marine United with ¥25bn in capital DSME profits fall 46% in second quarter One-off charge linked to Romania venture weighs down results

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AUGUST 31, 2012
New Orleans reopens A BACKLOG of vessels today began moving in and out of the New Orleans port, which began digging out after Hurricane Isaac Höegh LNG plans spin-off NORWAY'S Höegh LNG said today it plans to spin off its floating LNG assets and liabilities to a fully owned Bermuda subsidiary PTTEP unit fined for biggest spill in Australia PTTEP of Thailand's Australian subsidiary was fined today after pleading guilty to four charges relating to Australia's largest oil spill, IHS World Markets Energy reported 21st Century Shipbuilding liquidating in Korea SOUTH Korea's 21st Century Shipbuilding is being liquidated after it failed to win new orders and boost cashflow Bankruptcy, equity loss threaten Nordic Shipholding NORDIC Shipholding today warned that bankruptcy is feared if it cannot solve financial problems caused by a continued weak product tanker market Miami surveyor sentenced CLASS surveyor Alejandro Gonzalez has been sentenced to 21 months in prison and a year of supervised release for falsely certifying vessels Zambia picks Trafigura in $500M tanker deal ZAMBIA today reportedly awarded a $500M contract to Trafigura for tanker transport of fuel to Africa's top copper producer for one year Prospects hailed for Singapore's shipyards PROSPECTS for Singapore yards Keppel Corp and Sembcorp Marine remain bullish even though PETROBRAS contracts will take a breather, a sector analyst said today DOF plans $120M bond issue NORWAY'S DOF offshore service vessel operator said it plans to raise 700M kroner ($120M) by issuing unsecured seven-year bonds CSSC Holdings profits fall 63% for 1H CHINA State Shipbuilding's subsidiary CSSC Holdings reported a 63% year on year drop in profits attributable to shareholders for 1H Goldenport takes hit but sees growth prospects GREECE'S Goldenport Holdings has suspended dividends after an impairment charge took it deep into the red in 1H12 Shin Yang profits fall 41% MALAYSIAN shipowner and builder Shin Yang Shipping said today net profits dived 41% year on year for the year ended 30 June Cashflow woes hit Bumi FINANCIAL concerns have hit Indonesia's biggest steam coal producer, Bumi Resources Supramax rates stabilising SUPRAMAX rates are stabilising on coal movements, brokers said today BPI fall reaches week 6 THE BALTIC Panamax Index has dropped for six straight weeks, losing 30 points to average 758 yesterday

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AUGUST 31, 2012
WTSA Sets Low-Sulfur Fuel Surcharge Component Shipping lines that carry U.S. exports to Asia will add a new component to their bunker fuel surcharges to reflect... ILA Talks Stalled With a Month to Go The International Longshoremen's Association formally asked United States Maritime Alliance for a final contract offer, but USMX Chairman/CEO James Capo... HSH Nordbank Profit Sinks on Shipping Slump HSH Nordbank's first half net income plunged to 70 million euros ($88 million) from 338 million euros ($426 million) a... Virginia Prepares for Possible ILA Strike The Virginia Port Authority said it and the VPA's operating company, Virginia International Terminals, have begun preparing the Hampton Roads... Unifeeder Acquires Feederlink Denmark's Unifeeder has acquired Rotterdam-based Feederlink Shipping from Irish Continental Group in a $36 million deal that accelerates the consolidation... Goldenport Posts Loss As Ship Values Decline Goldenport plunged deep into the red in the first half as it wrote down the book value of its containerships... Landstar Downgrades Quarterly Forecast Landstar System on Thursday lowered its double-digit growth expectations for the third quarter to a mid-single-digit range, a potential sign... ABF to Fight $750 Million Teamsters Lawsuit Dismissal ABF Freight System will again appeal a $750 million lawsuit against the Teamsters union and various YRC Worldwide subsidiaries, after... US Gulf Ports Reopen After Isaac Ports along the central Gulf of Mexico have reopened after sustaining what officials said was minimal damage from Hurricane Isaac's... Commentary: Industry, Not Government, Drives Truck Safety Anne Ferro, administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, in early August shared with the audience at the PeopleNet... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Aug. 27-31 OOCL will bump up rates on its Asia-Europe services next month. As part of the Hong Kong-based line's revenue restoration program,... MSC Flaminia 'Safe' for English Channel Passage The fire-damaged container ship MSC Flaminia has been declared safe for passage through the English Channel but is awaiting approvals... Mideast Ports Still Dealing With Ramadan Congestion Ports in the Middle East are still suffering congestion after the surge in imports during Ramadan and the Eid al... Panama Canal's Aleman Passes the Torch It can be said of few people that they have changed the shape of global commerce and shipping. Without doubt,... Rebuilding Brazil, One Brick at a Time Brazil may be the high-profile "B" in the "BRIC" bloc of emerging nations, but South America's largest country still ranks... Commentary: Strike Force With a single sentence - "It looks like we're going to have a strike" - International Longshoremen's Association President Harold... Commentary: Beyond Sept. 30 In one respect, the breakdown of International Longshoremen's Association contract negotiations was a surprise. In another, it wasn't. Yes,... Shanghai Container Index Declines Spot rates from Shanghai to North Europe, North America and the Mediterranean dropped this week, indicating a weakening market, according... DHL Expands India LCL Service Network DHL Global Forwarding has launched two new less-than-containerload services linking India's largest container port, Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru), with Sweden... Jerry Bridges to Leave Port of Virginia The tenure of Jerry A. Bridges as executive director of the Virginia Port Authority will end Oct. 31, the VPA...

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AUGUST 31, 2012
CI 'links-in' with 3,500 Containerisation International's LinkedIn site has grown to a membership of 3,500 and is fast becoming the 'site of choice' for networking and debate within the ... Turkon Line UK reaches first decade with 'vintage' celebrations Felixstowe, UK-based Turkon Line recently celebrated its 10th anniversary in some style with a long night on the tiles at a local hostelry, giving ample time to ... Tauranga benefits from Auckland's misfortunes New Zealand's North Island port of Tauranga has gained at rival Auckland's expense handling a record number of containers in fiscal year 2011-12, which ended June ... Much needed carrier profitability in 2012 still in doubt Coscon's and CSCL's H1 12 results announced yesterday confirmed that ocean carriers still have a long way to go to end the year in profit. As shown in the table, ... CMHI acquires 50% stake in West Africa terminal China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) has continued with its strategy of investing in emerging markets by obtaining a 50% stake in a new container terminal ... China warns against EU austerity overkill With its exports to Europe in sharp decline Chinese premier, Wen Jiabao has expressed 'deep alarm' at the escalating eurozone crisis and warned against an 'austerity ... Singamas' profits sharply lower Singamas Container Holdings, which is the second of the main container manufacturers to announce its results, has also reported a sharp downturn in the demand for ...

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Lower Miss reopens after Isaac Transpetro gives EAS time Brazilian shipyard Estaleiro Atlantico Sul (EAS) has won a stay of execution in its battle to hold on to a big newbuilding order. Dof hunts Oslo cash Helge Mogster's Dof is looking to tap the Norwegian bond market for funds. Marenave makes more Germany's Marenave says it has bucked the trend among rival owners of chartered-out tonnage by pushing up first half earnings. Better quarter for Attica Greek ferry owner Attica Holdings managed to trim its second quarter deficit despite seeing falling revenue. Vale offloads 10 VLOCs Vale has sold 10 of its very large ore carriers to South Korea's Polaris Shipping in a $600m deal. Solvang stronger Norwegian gas carrier owner Solvang has trebled its first half earnings as revenue jumped. Minoan cuts loss Minoan Lines of Greece has cut its first half deficit after withdrawing from a loss-making route to Venice. Drink blamed A watch officer has been fined for falling asleep drunk on a cargoship that then grounded off Germany. Princess "innocent" Princess Cruises has unveiled new evidence that shows it did not fail to rescue three adrift fishermen, two of whom died of thirst, as alleged. An unwanted guest The US Coast Guard (USCG) has criticised an NYK car carrier's security after a trespasser was found in the captain's cabin. HSH facing more losses German shipping lender HSH Nordbank is preparing for more loan loss provisions as the sector's crisis continues. NOCC stays red Norwegian Car Carriers managed to trim its losses in the second quarter thanks to the addition of two new vessels. Clock ticks at Nordic Denmark's Nordic Shipholding, the products tanker operation spun off from Nordic Tankers, has warned it could go bankrupt if new funds are not in place by the end of next March. Dynacom feels price rise Greek owner sheds mid-90s built VL in a deal offering a rare bit of good news for asset values. Yang Ming loss grows Soaring costs have pushed Taiwan's Yang Ming to a bigger first-half loss. Fleet value hurts LSC Tanker owner Latvian Shipping Company (LSC) has suffered more losses from fleet-value impairments, but its first-half operating result was stronger. Write downs hurt Dragnis Goldenport Holdings has slumped to an interim loss of $51.3m as it was forced to write-down the value of its fleet. Hear no evil We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Centurion cargo raided The pirate gang that hijacked the Restis-controlled tanker Energy Centurion off West Africa managed to steal 3,000-tonnes of gasoil before releasing it on Thursday. Evergreen turns red Taiwanese container line Evergreen has posted a big reversal in fortunes for the first half as investment losses took their tool. Hoegh LNG sneaks profit Oslo-listed Hoegh LNG has moved into profit in the second quarter of 2012 helped to a large degree by higher revenues. Atlantic back in the black Atlantic Offshore has returned to the black in the second quarter of 2012 after managing to halve its costs.

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AUGUST 31, 2012
NYK plans huge surcharge if ILA strikes The Japanese container line is planning a $1,000 surcharge for North American bound shipments from Asia, India and Australia to compensate for disruptions if ILA dockworkers strike at the end of September. Rail strike in Antwerp Port of New Orleans terminals reopening Gulf port reopens for business today after minimal damage from Hurricane Isaac earlier this week, with New Orleans port director lauding Army Corps of Engineers, pilots, and Coast Guard for their efforts Southern California longshore clerks continue negotiations Clerks at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continue to discuss a new contract with employers, partially alleviating concerns earlier this week that they could picket and induce a wider ILWU work stoppage DB Schenker integrates more client systems IAG Cargo pairs with CSafe for temperature-controlled containers CargoWise expands further into China *ALK expands PCMILER to load and rate boards Jerry Bridges to leave Virginia Port Authority U.S. trade chief Kirk to visit Vietnam U.S. ag exports to reach $143.5 billion in 2013**

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AUGUST 31, 2012
Week ends with mixed prices Trading was slow on the US Gulf, according to a local player. Adoption of LNG as a marine fuel to depend on pricing 'The obstacles to the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel are practical factors, but they are not technical. They are commercial.' Minister wants government funding for 'clean technologies' 'What we need now is rapid action,' says Finland's transport minister. Bunket prices soften in Fujairah Suez prices see little movement. Bunker prices firm across Europe Weak demand in Hamburg and Gibraltar. Lender struggles with 'worsening shipping crisis' Nordbank taking 'heavy strain' as shipping markets deteriorate. Researchers raise prospect of Australian ECA Data shows 'surprising' levels of ship generated pollution in Australian region. Banks back moves for fuel-efficient fleet Efficiency 'a key factor is securing finance for new-builds'. China Cosco deepens H1 losses Dry bulk rates remain low while bunker costs stayed high during the period. Week ends with Asian markets firming Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Friday. Greek shipping firm slips into the red Voyage expenses surge on increased fuel prices, says Goldenport. Odfjell files demerger plan for Singapore terminal Plans to transfer its 50% stake in OOTS to a newly-established company. Miami-based surveyor jailed for lying to Coast Guard Inspectors found exhaust and bunker fuel 'pouring' into engine room of vessel falsely certified as safe. Oslo-listed firm offloads 1988-built vessel NOCC plans to use sales proceeds to acquire modern and fuel efficient large car carriers. Arrested cruise vessel leaves Dublin MV Princess Danae released after owner and supplier reach agreement over bunker bill.

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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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