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BRIEFS

September 7, 2012

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China-wide port box volume up 8.6 pc in the first half, but pace slows Hapag-Lloyd changes service arrangements in north, central, south Europe Drewry: Lessors own more boxes than carriers and are upbeat about future Export growth drives first half cargo throughput in Port of Hamburg Xinjiang Dulata checkpoint 7-month freight volume hits 120,000 tonnes Sino-Vietnam rail link takes lead in Transasia railway building progress Hoehlinger report shows brighter 2012 for containers than most expect CEVA awarded ocean freight management contract from HJ Heinz Company IMarEST launches its virtual library at SMM trade fair in Hamburg Wallem Shipmanagement installs simulator in the Philippines for training Lufthansa union says it will strike if management refuses mediation Cathay Pacific and Dragonair ban shark shipments as endangered species Cabinet reshuffle puts Heathrow's third runway back on national agenda Guizhou's new Zunyi airport opens with flights to Guangzhou, Beijing Breach of contract charges delay Ahmedabad airport reefer shed opening African Airlines Association to use OAG IT analyser as a planning aid

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Bureau Veritas classed fleet crosses 10,000 Golden Horn Container Services receives ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems certification The best of the best to be in the spotlight at MALA 2012 today UK P&I Club announces restructure in advance of Solvency II Basmati exporters hope to improve upon 2011 Coconut Board calls for hike in crude palm oil import duty VPT Chairman launches Vizag-based pollution control vesse INR crosses 56 mark on heavy dollar buying

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Indian government intends to train truck drivers The Indian ministry of road transport and highways wants to train about 5,000 heavy vehicle drivers through a refresher course to minimise accidents. Seven such refresher training ... MNG Airlines takes delivery of first A330-200F MNG Airlines, Turkey's dedicated freight operator, has taken delivery of its first of four A330-200Fs on order. The airline currently operates a fleet of seven A300 cargo aircraft,... CKYH - the Green Alliance adapts winter timetable on Asia-North Europe run CKYH - the Green Alliance (Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin Shipping) is to implement a winter service adjustment to its Asia-North Europe services from the middle of October 2... Gefco Spain names director of overseas Gefco Spain has appointed Juan Manuel de Cruz as its director of overseas. De Cruz, who has been responsible for the Gefco Group's central controlling since 2009, is now returning ... Changes in the communications department of SBB AG Stefan Nünlist, head of SBB's communications and public affairs, is to leave the Swiss national railway by mid-September and become head of communications at the Swiss bank UBS. Hi... Savage and BNSF to provide petroleum transport services in the Williston Basin The US company Savage has finished its terminal located near Trenton ND (USA). The facility has a direct connection to BNSF Railway's main line track. The terminal has been translo... JSCo Russian Railways ups transport volume JSCo Russian Railways reported that its total group revenues for the year 2011 increased by 9% to RUB 1,481 billion (EUR 36.4 million). The relative increase in revenue was driven ... TNT takes delivery of ten Volkswagen Crafters Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has agreed a trial with the UK's leading business-to-business express operator, TNT Express, for ten of its Crafter single chassis cabs with a box va... A rainy summer for European cargo airports The latest traffic figures for Europe's airports that have just been released by ACI Europe reveal a disappointing summer season in traffic terms. The overall freight traffic among... Domodedovo airport an e-freight project partner Moscow Domodedovo airport has joined e-Freight, a pilot project for implementation of the international standards for electronic processing and tracking of air cargo, which was lau... Swiss Post reports lower sales and earnings Switzerland's mail service provider Swiss Post reported a consolidated profit of CHF 459 million in H1/2012. This equates to a 17% decrease compared to the same period a year earli... New contract for SDV in Australia The joint venture (JKC JV), formed by JGC Corporation (JGC), Kellog Brown & Root (KBR) and Chiyoda Corporation (Chiyoda), has awarded an integrated freight forwarding services ... Norbert Dentressangle secures renewal with Maxxium UK Following a competitive tender, the premium alcoholic drinks distributor, Maxxium UK, has renewed its contract with Norbert Dentressangle until June 2014. Part of the global sales ...

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Chouest adds eight Jones Act PSVs to newbuild program Mat-Su Borough puts Susitna up for sale Newport News offers buyout to salaried employees Rolls-Royce gas engine range gets EPA certification Ulstein's Blue Ship Invest takes delivery of second PSV Japanese investigators raid car carriers' offices DOF Subsea wins 90 day contract for Skandi Hawk ST Engineering books $144 million in marine orders

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Harley Marine taps Nichols to build pair of new tugs Two additional vessels added to VT Halter Marine construction contract Craig Neeser nets second term on Port Metro Vancouver board Jensen Maritime redesigns Global Sea fishing vessel New hull design cuts costs for APL container vessels

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Federal mediator steps into US docker wage deadlock Talks between ILA and USMX to resume during the week of September 17 Floating regas offers healthy options for LNG shipowners Norwegian players benefited in the second quarter from robust market demand Medium range tankers still popular, despite what TC2 says MR tankers would benefit from new benchmark LPG newbuilding orders already twice last year's total Researchers warn of tipping market balance Can China's liners stop killing coastal rates? Zero and negative China-Japan freight rates give regulators a headache Iran oil sanctions hit India's refiners hard Restricted port capacity reduces the country's import options Idle boxships hit five-month high More feeder and panamax vessels at anchor as weak market takes its toll Rumoured Shell MR tanker order triggers fears of market collapse Brokers and analysts say new vessels are not required US Gulf supramax market begins to recover But FFA rates point to trouble ahead for small bulker trade Venezuela refinery loses 2m-5m tonnes of production Production now back at 40% of maximum Rudder maker hints at 20,000 teu boxship order Exclusive: rumours surface of breakthrough deal for biggest vessels yet built SMM 2012: German engineer becomes shipowner to prove LNG hybrid concept Becker will build and operate ferries fitted with gas-powered lithium batteries Questions raised over Japan car carrier raids Clash over competition rules behind swoops on Tokyo offices Handysize fleet axes 500,000 dwt in August Scrapping will rise as more than a third of small bulkers are more than 20 years old Cruise industry looks to passenger growth Global data pooled for first time after Costa Concordia casualty SMM 2012: Beware eco-designs' fuel-saving claims Exclusive video interview with Lloyd's Register marine director Tom Boardley Safety first Strong-arming class societies out of doing business with Iran will not seem like such a good idea if an NITC tanker creates a major spill Fettered ports Only ships flagged in China or Taiwan can trade the strait between them Korea Eximbank raises credit limits to help yards Policy bank makes good its commitment to instill liquidity into distressed players Ocean Rig plans $750m bond to erase debt Proceeds from issue of notes could also fund drillships Global trade growth stumbles Clarksons downgrades 2012 container growth forecast to 5.5% CSA urges Beijing to regulate China's coastal box trades State conglomerate losses drive shipowners to demand fewer, bigger players London Gateway expects a boost from bigger boxships DP World claims demand for ultra-large vessel berths would exceed UK capacity if not for its $1.5bn development 'Strong' business risk profile ensures Felixstowe box leadership, says S&P Rating agency praises HP UK's stable cashflow and resilient margins Pirates flee as Nigerian navy boards hijacked Abu Dhabi Star Pioneer checks ship and cargo for damage after crew reported unharmed Hellenic Carriers wins bank support to buy bulk carriers Despite first-half loss AIM-listed owner expects 'positive' long-term prospects Ezion raises $100m in bond sale Singapore-listed offshore player faces rising expenses as it expands Russian Register quits Iran IACS member becomes the latest player to join classification society exodus

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
US dock labour talks to resume DOCKERWORKERS serving US East and Gulf Coast ports and their employers agreed to resume labour negotiations with the assistance of federal mediators, the parties confirmed today Ocean Rig plots bond offering of $750M NASDAQ-listed Ocean Rig, controlled by George Economou-led DryShips, today announced plans for a $750M bond offering Robust rig orders predicted at Singapore yards SINGAPORE shipyards can look forward to robust rig orders for at least two more years, a sector analyst has predicted Chinese bank allowed to seek funds abroad BEIJING has approved a scheme by Minsheng Financial Leasing to borrow 2Bn yuan ($320M) abroad to finance ship and aircraft leasing deals Groundings drop in Baltic An environmental group has found that the number of groundings in the Baltic dropped in 2011 by 17% year on year - and were half the number seen in 2008 EC delays decision on Spanish builder taxes ORDER-starved Spanish shipbuilders have been told that they must wait another month for an EC decision on whether to approve Madrid's tax-lease plan Hellenic crashes to losses HELLENIC Carriers, the Athens bulk shipping group listed in London, reported deep losses for its first half on weak markets and a non-cash item Look closer at box volume fall BOX CARGOES to Europe from Asia fell sharply in July, but the company compiling that data warned not to read too much into the finding

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Class 8 Truck Orders Rose in August Class 8 truck net orders shifted into higher gear in August, rising 27 percent from July, but remain below year-earlier... Savannah Container Throughput Declined in July The volume of containers handled by the Port of Savannah dropped 4 percent in July year-over-year and was down 2.6... Two Retailers Prepare for ILA Strike Possibility In a sign of the growing threat of a strike by the International Longshoremen's Association at ports on the East... Virginia to Invoke Non-Member Chassis Fee The Port of Virginia will start charging $10 per day for use of a chassis in its HRCPII chassis pool... India Eases Cabotage Laws at Port of Cochin The Indian government Thursday approved relaxing its cabotage law to allow foreign-owned and -operated ships to move containerized cargo to... Antitrust Watchdog Raids Major Japanese Shipping Firms The Japan Fair Trade Commission raided the nation's top three shipping companies - NYK Line, MOL and "K" Line -... Descartes' Second Quarter Profit Fell 3.8 Percent Descartes Systems Group's profit fell 3.8 percent year-over-year in its second fiscal quarter ended July 31, even as its revenue... Analyst Calls ILA Strike Scenario a 'Black Swan Event' An East and Gulf coast port closedown on Oct. 1 would be a "Black Swan event" for shipping and trade,... Profit Plunges at Russia's Novorossiysk Port Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port's net profit plunged by more than a third in the first half of 2012 as Russia's... Spot Market Trucking Index Up 7 Percent An uptick in freight demand and pricing in recent days pushed up a spot market trucking index and pierced some... Asia-Europe Spot Rate Drops for Fifth Week Average Asia-Europe spot rates fell this week, the fifth consecutive week of decline, plunging 12 percent, or $350 per loaded... Shippers Turning to Intermodal Rail to Cut Costs Increasing trucking costs and a looming capacity crunch in the motor carrier industry are leading to a relentless shift of... ILA Negotiations to Resume The International Longshoremen's Association and East and Gulf Coast waterfront employers agreed to a request from the Federal Mediation and... ABF Freight Expects Weaker Third Quarter A weak economy is slowing financial recovery at ABF Freight System, the nation's sixth-largest less-than-truckload motor carrier. The Fort... Lessors Shift to Become No. 1 Buyers of Containers The leased container equipment fleet grew 10.6 percent in 2011, with most of the new supply ordered by equipment leasing... Bear Right, or Left: The Great Highway Divide Talk of infrastructure spending on the U.S. presidential campaign trail tends to consist of platitudes of support akin to vows... Politicians, Shippers Press Candidates on Infrastructure Most transportation analysts admit their field isn't sexy enough to gain wide exposure in the presidential race. But that's not... ILA Negotiations: Where Are They Headed? (Podcast) The deadline for a contract agreement between the International Longshoremen's Association and the United States Maritime Alliance is less than... UPS Delays TNT Acquisition United Parcel Service has delayed closing on its planned acquisition of Dutch rival TNT Express because European Union regulators have... Nigerian Navy Retakes Pirated Tanker with Indian Crew The Indian Shipping Ministry said Nigerian naval forces rescued 23 Indian sailors from a Singapore-flag oil tanker that had been...

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
DP World not worried about Khalifa Senior management at DP World, which owns/operates the port of Jebel Ali, are not concerned about the injection of new capacity into the UAE container-handling ... Asia-Europe peak season disappearing The latest information published by UK-based Container Trades Statistics (CTS) confirms that cargo flows from Asia to Europe failed to live up to peak season expectations ... APL/Con-way extend LCL link to Jakarta Singapore-based APL Logistics and the US-based trucking company Con-way Freight have extended their less than container load OceanGuaranteed service to the Indonesian ... CMA CGM to challenge truckers more seriously in Morocco CMA CGM's expanded reefer services between Morocco and continental Europe that were announced yesterday are aimed at improving its reefer business on the route ... Dachser to open Nanjing office Kempten (Germany)-based Dachser Logistics is strengthening its operations in China and at the same time positioning itself to tap into the potential offered by ... Edwards joins GCT Stephen Edwards is to join Vancouver (BC)-based Global Container Terminals Inc (GCT) as president and ceo. His appointment will become effective on September 10, ... WTSA plans October 1, 2012, rate hike Falling demand and declining freight rates have led members of the Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement (WTSA) to recommend a general rate restoration ... Rena officers released from jail The master and the navigation officer of the 3,352TEU capacity ship Rena, which ran aground on the Astrolabe Reef near New Zealand's North Island port of Tauranga ...

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
NewLead gets new warning Intermarine master held Venezuelan authorities have arrested the master of a heavy-lift vessel controlled by US-based Intermarine. Dof newbuild wins double Dof has snared a pair of deals in Asia Pacific involving one of its newest vessels. Nelly presses ahead Indonesian tug owner Pelayaran Nelly Dwi Putri will list this month in a bid to raise IDR 500bn ($52.3m). Platou spies paper pain Pain in the paper market suggests more dry-cargo period contracts are set for the shredder, RS Platou Markets warns. Hellenic hunts a pair Hellenic Carriers is looking to add two fuel-efficient ships to its fleet without the need to add to the dry-cargo orderbook, its CEO says. ORIG to raise $750m Ocean Rig is on the verge of launching a huge fundraiser through a private bond placement. Bohai lists in Shanghai Chinese ro-ro group Bohai Ferry has raised $175m in a Shanghai IPO as it seeks to expand overseas. Car-carrier giants raided Raids at some of the largest car-carrier owners in the world are underway in Japan. Solstad in SE Asian deal Solstad Offshore has bagged a charter contract for one of its anchor handlers in Indonesia. ER crew found coke A series of drugs raids on capesize bulkers in the UK was prompted by the discovery of cocaine in the ballast tank of an ER Schiffahrt vessel. Eimskip rises again Icelandic container line Eimskip has built first-half profit and revenue ahead of its domestic IPO. Dry woe hurts Hellenic A lacklustre dry-cargo market dragged Hellenic Carriers to a loss in the first half of 2012. Unused ferry for sale Alaskan borough cuts losses on $80m ship unable to dock in Anchorage. Wan Hai rises Wan Hai Lines has kept a lid on costs to post a better first-half profit. Russia drops IRISL The Russian Maritime Register of Shipping (RS) has bowed to US pressure to stop classing Iranian vessels. Shell spurs tanker splurge Shell is believed to be behind a large charter-back deal for tankers to be constructed in South Korea. Handy fleet contracts The handysize drybulk fleet has seen its largest contraction in almost three years, according to a top shipbroker. George fixes and extends Ocean Rig has converted a letter of intent into a firm charter contract for one its new drilling rigs building in South Korea. Ezion in fund raiser Ezion Holdings has raised SGD125m ($100m) in fresh funds from a Singapore dollar denominated perpetual bond. French bank likes drillers Credit Agricole is the latest finance house to turn bullish on the offshore drilling industry with an upbeat assessment of the sector.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
NEWSFLASH: U.S. mediator gets ILA, employers back to the bargaining table The International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) have agreed to resume negotiations during the week of Sept. 17 at the request of a federal mediator. Descartes' recent quarter finds record revenues NYSA head still hopeful about ILA contract With a federal mediator now tapped, the New York Shipping Association's head is more hopeful that talks between the ILA and USMX may lead to a new master contract and not disruption to U.S. East and Gulf coast port operations. Kirby to acquire Allied Transportation Maersk truncates N Europe-W Africa loop The ocean carrier has converted its North Europe and Mediterranean-to-West Africa WAF6 service into an exclusive West Africa feeder based on Maersk's West-Mediterranean hubs in Tangiers, Morocco and Algeciras, Spain. ANL sets surcharge if ILA strike occurs Australia's ANL Lines, part of the CMA CGM group, has notified customers of a pending surcharge of $1,000 for a standard 40-foot container, if a strike or other labor disruption takes place by dockworkers at U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports. OceanGuaranteed expands to Jakarta The service, which is now offered at 14 origin ports in Asia, provides delivery in North America on a predetermined date. APL Logistics said its APLGuaranteed service for full containerloads will also be offered from Jakarta. Drewry: Leased box fleet continues to expand MSC raising bunker fees on transatlantic UPS looks to finalize TNT deal in early 2013 SynchroNet picks new global sales director Japan antitrust officials visit car carriers One industry analyst who asked not to be identified was surprised Japan antitrust authorities were investigating the car carrier companies, noting their long-time dominance of the business and close ties to the auto industry in Japan. U.S. Customs opens Auto and Aerospace CEE FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications Vanguard expands in Central America Baltimore sets tonnage mark in July

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012
Bunker prices firm in Fujairah But Suez prices fall as shortages persist. Prices up in Rotterdam and Hamburg But Mediterranean ports register a series of falls. Cockett moves office in Dubai Same team but new premises for Dubai operation. Study boosts prospects for LNG terminal Muuga site 'less costly than alternatives'. BIC will build up Trinidad bunkering, says company 'There would be more work for Petrotrin, not less,' says BIC executive. Singapore fuel oil stocks at four-week high 'Heavy arbitrage' volumes seen from the West. Class: Don't trust efficiency claims 'A lot of claims for fuel savings are unsubstantiated,' says LR director. Singapore 'November arrivals' could be hit by refinery fire 'If there is less Venezuelan fuel oil, it's definitely bullish,' says trader. Bunker prices mostly stable Supplies mostly fine across key Asian ports. APL to see bunker savings with optimised hull design Hull design will make its new ultra-large box vessels some 20% more fuel efficient per TEU compared with existing designs. GL sees advances in LNG bunkering Firm involved in several projects to develop wide spread use of LNG as bunker fuel, says spokesman. US barge operator in new $116 million acquisition Acquisition will give Kirby 'a strong footprint' in offshore petrochemical sector, says Chairman and CEO. Tanker firm takes delivery of third fuel-efficient vessel STI Ruby one of a series of vessels equipped with fuel efficiency and emission reduction technologies. Hong Kong supplier offers bonded LSFO LSFO products mostly offered to term clients, local sources say. Wind-up petition hearing adjourned Adjournment of court hearing will result in the default of its notes and convertible notes.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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