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BRIEFS

April 5, 2012

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*Shipping News* APL en route to slashing carbon footprint by 30% Container shipping line APL is doing its part in the drive to curb international shipping's carbon emissions levels that are said to contribute 2.7 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions every year. Commerzbank may face 441m euro losses As soaring fuel costs and slumping freight rates leave shipping companies struggling to pay their creditors, Commerzbank AG may face shipping-loan losses of as much as 441 million euros (S$729 million) this year. Shippers stay afloat using Chapter 11 in US When Marco Polo Seatrade of the Netherlands filed for bankruptcy in a US court in July, lenders fought to get the case thrown out. While the company docks in ports around the globe, the lenders argued, its ties to the United States are limited to two small financial accounts. Baltic index takes a tumble

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Idle box ship fleet shrinks in March for the first time in seven months Hanjin Shipping takes delivery of 2nd of eight 13,100-TEU containerships Chinese industrial profits drop 5.2pc as exports slow on weak demand Vietnam shipbuilding boss jailed 20 years for Vinashin financial losses APM Terminals and Petkim agree to build box port in Aliaga centre, Turkey Solicitor General's input sought by Supremes before LA truck ruling US shippers join truckers in court battle over hours of work restrictions New Zealand's Steelbro makes sidelifter crane with 45,000-tonne capacity Asia Pacific airlines see cargo volumes rise by 7.8pc in February Lion Air appoints Lexindo as cargo sales agent in Malaysia Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines takes delivery of second B747-8F Shannon Airport hopes to escape limbo as specialist aviation centre

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A. S. Shipping handles heavy project cargo at Chennai Port Cochin Port handles 12 pc more cargo in 2011-12 JN Port handles record 65.75 million tonnes, 4.32 million TEUs in 2011-12 MbPT re-introduces popular Amnesty Scheme Paradip Port loses in cargo handling, gains in operational parameters VPT handles 67.41 mt in 2011-12, maintains second position Arshiya Rail launches container train service from north India to Cochin Port Cannot compensate anti-GST states endlessly: Govt Exporters will have to pay SAD in cash for claiming refunds Exports grow at three-month low in February Long dry spell to hamper tea output RBI extends ceiling rate on overseas export credit till Sept. MACCIA's ex-im training programme on April 9, 10

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APRIL 4, 2012
TFG Transfracht receives TÜV certification for Eco Plus programme After a successful audit, TÜV SÜD, a world's leading technical service organisation headquartered in Germany, has awarded the appropriate certification to TFG Transfracht for its E... BBC launches new heavylift cargo service between Europe and Asia The German multi-purpose and heavylift cargo shipping company BBC Chartering has launched a new Europe-Asia service. The carrier's "BBC Karan" was the first vessel in thi... The German inland shipping industry in 2011 In 2011 the amount of goods transported on inland waterways in Germany sank by 3.3%, compared to the previous year. The federal statistical office Destatis reported that a total of... Global freight volumes remain stagnant According to the latest global freight data collected by the International Transport Forum at the OECD, the performance of road and rail freight in the EU-27 and the USA indicate w... TNT Express testing Iveco's light commercial vehicles TNT Express is testing Iveco's light commercial vehicles in the UK. The vehicles form part of a larger trial by TNT Express to assess the suitability of lighter alternatives to r... Volvo selling more trucks in Asia and the USA Volvo Trucks delivered 8,238 trucks in February 2012, 2 % fewer units than in the equivalent time frame a year ago. Some 3,077 trucks were delivered to customers in Europe in Febru... AirBridgeCargo Airlines takes delivery of second Boeing B747-8F AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group and Russia's largest cargo airline, has taken delivery of its second Boeing B747-8 freighter from US-bas... IAG Cargo welcomes Iberia to its Heathrow hub IAG Cargo recently announced a further milestone in the integration of its two brands, British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo: The Ascentis and Premia facilities at London He... Series of AN-124-100 flights help Honda rebuild facilities after devastating flooding in Thailand Russia-based Volga-Dnepr Airlines has carried over 200 t of industrial equipment from Japan to Thailand to help with the reconstruction of Honda's assembly facilities after they we... DHL Global Forwarding expands near Milan DHL Global Forwarding, Freight, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL and one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, has opened a new ... Hermes UK wins five-year parcel contract with New Look Parcel delivery company Hermes UK, part of the German Hermes group, has won a five-year e-commerce delivery contract with the British fashion retailer New Look. The contract previo... Nippon Express purchases US-based Associated Global Systems Nippon Express USA, a subsidiary of the Japanese company Nippon Express, has acquired Associated Global Systems (AGS) a US-based logistics company. AGS is a mid-sized logistics co... TNT Innight: new chairman of the board The overnight express service provider TNT Innight has announced that Pieter de Wit, its current managing director finance, replaced Philip Alliet as chairman of the TNT Innight gr... Night flight ban for largest German airfreight hub Germany's federal administrative court (one of five federal supreme courts) today brought years of conflict over the expansion of the largest German airport in Frankfurt to an end....

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APRIL 4, 2012
Incat Crowther to design 12 Fast Supply Vessels for Brazil Qatar's GDI orders jack-up at PPL Shipyard NASSCO gets $68.9 million mod to Comstock contract Chengxi Shipyard to build series of Deltamarin designed... Keppel Shipyard gets contracts to upgrade two FPSOs Torm reaches agreement with banks and time charter partners Damen delivers tug to Colombia's Intertug in just two weeks Man Diesel & Turbo acquires advanced propeller...

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APRIL 4, 2012
Three new response vessels headed to lower Columbia River Trucking group backs bill replacing truck excise tax Lowes presents Horizon Lines with 2011 Platinum Carrier Award Grants to help Port of Olympia bring new lighting project online APL predicts new vessels will cut future carbon exhaust

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APRIL 4, 2012
Biting the Big Apple Growing attendance at investor forums reveals appetite for maritime Boxship charter rate gains stall Larger vessels post biggest price gain on ConTex Piracy by any other name Ships exposed to Gulf of Guinea robberies have little protection Piracy study notes at least three patterns behind attacks Research pinpoints trends as Somali-based incidents widen their reach Brussels doesn't know best The European Commission has urged New Zealand to end exemptions for liner conferences. It should be told to back off ILA and USMX confident of labour accord Both sides pledge 'no disruption' at US east and Gulf coasts as master contract talks start NewLead drops post-panamax charter Owner returns to Nasdaq compliance Banks play down Morgan Stanley loan loss warning Commerzbank and DNB exposed, says analyst Newbuilding orders hit new lows Capacity shakeout likely as yards fail to land deals Islamic ship finance goes mainstream Shipowners can expect small slice of $1trn pie Frontline VLCC charter boosts spot market Brokers forecast spot market lull over Easter Diversify and prosper Banks that keep faith with shipping course will benefit long term Peel Ports tackles concerns about Mersey masterplan Consultation reveals concern about traffic and environment China and Saudi Arabia firm up petrochemical partnership Deal is latest in ongoing collaboration between the two nations that could boost wet cargo tonne-mile demand Capital Product sheds second smaller tanker Proceeds from 2005-built duo used to repay bank debt Medcenter box volumes fall by a fifth Maersk Line loss is Malta's gain Fuel leaks from cargoship aground in North Wales Two helicopters lift Polish crew from German-owned vessel Brazil ramps up iron-ore exports But capesize charter rates refuse to budge Transnet outlines seven-year investment strategy South Africa repositions its ports as gateways for bulk exports Serious losses maintain upward trend Back year figures deteriorate year on year and 2011 is likely to follow suit, says IUMI Rains dampen Australian coal export hopes February figures released today provoke pessimism despite improvement on last year Box chartering market turns quiet Easter break slows containership fixing John Dragnis takes Goldenport helm Commercial director takes over from father as chief executive in planned succession Torm agrees financial solution Shares diluted as banks and charter partners take stake in company KfW-Ipex Bank boosts ship finance lending KfW-Ipex has restructuring unit for KG vessels Regulation will raise PMSC standards Armed guards have prevented at least 40 attacks, says PVI Wan Hai sheds all core profit in 2011 Taiwan box line stays in black because of investment gains MAN acquires Kappel Propellers Deal gives Danish engine maker the intellectual property rights, software and designs of unique Kappel tip fin product Risk to shipping after Rena stern sinks Authorities warn of fresh pollution Bulker arrested in Hong Kong Crew asks Russian Seafarers' Union for help

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APRIL 4, 2012
Rena leaks more oil MARITIME New Zealand said today a new leak from grounded box ship Rena has dumped about 2,000 barrels of oil near the Bay of Plenty Ship grounds off Wales A GERMAN ship was holed in a grounding off North Wales, sparking a dramatic wintry rescue AdF urges IMO to put off sulphur curbs FRENCH shipowner lobbyist Armateurs de France is trying to persuade the IMO to put off imposing its 0.1% marine fuel sulphur content limit in northern Europe VLCCs ride demand wave THE VLCC spot market's recent strong performance is likely to continue on high trading activity and tonnage mile demand, according to a leading tanker broker Capesize drybulk rates continue slow rise SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers continued their recovery from very low levels, but ample supply of tonnage is likely to limit the upside, according to shipping analysts Release delayed in India slayings AN INDIAN court has ordered a delay in releasing two armed guards and their tanker in the fatal shooting of two fishermen Big Oil questions US ownership rules ONEROUS rules for shipowners might hinder the ability of companies to participate in US cabotage, an oil lobbyist has warned Excel defers loan payment NYSE-listed Excel Maritime has confirmed it deferred a $24M loan payment as part of a previously announced agreement with lenders to amend its $1.4Bn credit facility

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APRIL 4, 2012
New Panama Locks Opening Faces Three-Month Delay The Panama Canal's new locks will probably not be ready for their scheduled opening in October 2014, but will be... Schneider National: No Tornado Injuries No Schneider National employees were injured when a tornado ripped through its Dallas operating center Tuesday afternoon, sending trailers flying.... Asian Air Carriers See Growth in February Freight carried by Asian airlines in February rose 7.8 percent from the same period in 2011, as an earlier Chinese... Asia, Mideast Handle More Than 40 Percent of Global Air Cargo The Middle East and Asia-Pacific accounted for more than 40 percent total air cargo traffic last year, according to figures... Schneider Assesses Tornado Damage in Dallas The images captured on video are stunning: orange trailers are lifted from the ground by a tornado and tossed hundreds... APL Pledges to Slash Emissions 30 Percent by 2015 More modern vessels and slow-steaming will help Singapore container line APL cut carbon exhaust emission by 30 percent by 2015,... Saudi Airlines Cargo Expands African Services Saudi Airlines Cargo began weekly 747 freighter service to Ghana this week, expanding the Middle Eastern carrier's freighter service network... Court Upholds Frankfurt Night Flight Ban A German court today upheld a controversial ban on night flights at Frankfurt airport, a major setback to Lufthansa Cargo... Israel Corp. OKs $50 Million for Zim Israel Corp. directors allocated $50 million as a financial reserve for Zim Integrated Shipping Services, which last week posted a... APL Sets Third Rate Hike on Asia-Europe Trade APL will raise its rates by $450 per 20-foot container on westbound trades from Asia to Europe, starting May 1.... Port Nehru Container Volume Hits All Time High The volume of containers through India's Port of Jawaharlal Nehru (Nhava Sheva) hit an "all-time high" of 4.32 million 20-foot... Tokyo Container Trade Hit Record High in 2011 The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Tokyo rose 8.6 percent in 2011 from the previous... Port of Rotterdam Income Up 10 Percent The Port of Rotterdam Authority booked net income of $246 million in 2011, a 10 percent increase on the previous... Italy Fines 15 Shipping Agents for Price Fixing Italy's antitrust authority fined 15 liner shipping agents and two trade associations a total of more than $5.3 million for... UP Expects "Slow But Steady" Growth This Year Union Pacific Railroad anticipates "slow but steady" growth in freight volume this year, driven by the industrial products sector and...

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APRIL 4, 2012
Bilbao box count rises 8% In 2011, the Spanish port of Bilbao processed 8% more containers than in 2010 with 572,784TEU handled. It meant that the port exceeded its previous record which ... ICTSI set to handle cargo in Karachi Manila-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) is entering the Pakistan container-handling market by taking an equity interest in one of Karachi's ... Ndua lauds Mombasa's performance Despite challenging and economic and operational issues throughout 2011, Gichiri Ndua, managing director, Kenya Ports Authority [KPA], has declared that the country's ... Antwerp beckons the biggest liners The Belgium Port of Antwerp [PoA] is sending out a message to liner companies that it can now accommodate the biggest containerships on the oceans today, following ... Carriers go on the GRI offensive Ocean carriers are going for the burn, hitting shippers with wave after wave of general rate increases in an endeavour to return their businesses to break even ... Trailer Bridge emerges from bankruptcy US Jones Act carrier Trailer Bridge has emerged from Chapter 11 proceedings - with the company's joint ceos hailing this as marking the 'beginning of ... Piracy: prevention is better than cure That is the view of leading marine distance table publishers, AtoBviaC, which has recently introduced a new Anti-Piracy Routeing Tool within the BP Shipping Marine ... Drewry: carriers' margins to 'yo-yo'

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APRIL 4, 2012
Hapag mints new rotations Hamburg-based containership giant expands network with sailings tied to the Adriatic, Egypt, Germany and Russia. Syscorp backs vegoil venture Expansion crusade continues as diversified Malaysian owner forges chemical tanker alliance with edible oil producer. Analyst unmoved by CPP sale Wells Fargo says chemical tanker transaction is unlikely to impact Capital Product Partners' ability to keep payout intact. Rena springs new leak Stricken containership spews oil off New Zealand as high winds and massive waves stifle recovery efforts. Dur steps up to the plate Urs Dur takes the bull by the horns as Michael Pak prepares to add internationally-listed shipping names to research portfolio. Vale Beijing bound for yard An STX Pan Ocean VLOC which was damaged ahead of its maiden voyage will check in at sibling builder for an inspection. Grounded ship springs a leak Vessel which ran into trouble off Wales has spilled gas oil, authorities say. Vale mulls VLOC sales Iron ore giant in talks to shed giant bulkers but still optimistic about beating Chinese port ban, CFO says. Banks take Torm stake Lenders sweep up shares in Danish owner after agreeing a short loan holiday. CPLP sells second tanker Evangelos Marinakis-led owner offloads vessel two weeks after flogging sistership. Jefferies tips dry workouts Many listed bulker owners will be challenged by accelerated debt payments this year with additional restructurings likely, analyst says. NFC goes coastal Oman's state ferry line launching domestic run to scoop up tourist trade. Keppel wins more FPSO work Singaporean giant bags conversion deals from SBM and Bumi Armada worth $135m. Livestock carrier targeted Australian police arrest activists who boarded Kuwait's Al Shuwaikh at Fremantle. Ezion Central America bound Singapore offshore company's year goes from strength to strength with another charter contract.

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APRIL 4, 2012
Grand Alliance adds LA, Shanghai calls to PAX loop Maersk hiking U.S. export rates State Department selects Accenture for global logistics enhancement Southern gets new 777Fs for DHL service Rail Logistics-Cold Train partners with Interstate Distributor Co. E2open launches real-time supply chain monitoring Congressmen support NY-NJ rail barge expansion Washington Notebook: Roadmap for air cargo screening CN in new interchange service with CSX Chainalytics extends freight market intelligence

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APRIL 4, 2012
APL to cut emissions by 30% by 2015 Influx of new vessels and running at reduced speed has put the target within reach. Prices slip slightly in Rotterdam No clear trend across Europe on Wednesday. Middle East market softens Other markets moving up mid-week. MAN Diesel & Turbo acquires advanced propeller technology Optimised propeller and propulsion efficiencies contribute to lowering the EEDI and offers fuel savings of up to 6%. Oil tumbles on rise in US crude output Oil futures fall as inventories rise to highest level since June. North American ECA could trigger more sulphur disputes Suppliers blending close to 1.00% sulphur target will likely cause several instances of 'off-spec' test results subject to different interpretations. Forum looks at preparation for next generation of shipping regulations Representatives from the maritime industry meet to discuss how incoming regulations will be impacting the industry. Grant to support development of scrubber effluent treatment Company is developing a prototype treatment device for the removal of hydrocarbons from sulphur scrubber systems. Rear half of grounded Rena container vessel sinks Amount of fuel released only 'a tiny percentage' of that released immediately after the grounding last year. Fuel leak fear for stricken vessel 'I don't know obviously for certain but I'm presuming the fuel tanks have been ruptured in some way,' says operations manager. Shipping loan losses to hit German lender in 2012 'It is a risky business, as risky as many parts of commercial real estate,' says analyst. Mid-week dip in bunker prices at major Asian ports Players report no issues with product supply at present. US departments to host biofuels roundtable Biofuels Industry Roundtable to engage private sector to produce advanced biofuels. Container sector warned against 'false sense of security' Freight rates improvements are vulnerable unless 'inherent structural capacity is truly tackled', says Drewry Maritime Research. US-listed exchange to offer 380 cSt, 180 cSt grade OTC contracts New over-the-counter contracts will be launched on April 30, says ICE. Brightoil makes 'significant progress' on oil terminal project Gains government approval to build 300,000 mt capacity oil terminal at Zhoushan, China. Bad weather affecting bunker deliveries at Japanese ports Bunker deliveries at Japanese ports depending on judgement of local suppliers, says player. Box carriers' operating losses total $5.6 billion in 2011 With margins bottomed, now carriers can look forward to better rates in 2012, says Alphaliner.

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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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