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BRIEFS

March 8, 2012

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*Shipping News* Demand for medium-range product tankers to rise this year The richest investors in shipping are buying petrol tankers, anticipating that fuel demand will expand faster than the fleet for the first time in nine years. Surplus of tankers stays at year's high for 2nd week A surplus of the largest oil tankers competing to load crude at Persian Gulf ports remained at this year's highest level for a second consecutive week.

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OOCL joins rivals in raising Asia-Europe rates - US$450/TEU from April MOL hikes rate US$150/TEU on Far East to subcontinent from March 15 Manila's ICTSI net profit increases 33pc to US$130.5 million in 2011 Maersk spreads new layer of boxes to up capacity of SAMMAXer to 8,700 TEU Biggest quay crane in the world to be built at Shanghai Yangshan port Yantai western port area throughput surpasses million-tonne mark ZPMC signs contract with Port of Miami for sale of quayside cranes Sichuan to spend US$715 million to up port capacity to 1.65 million TEU CEVA 2011 profit increases 9.9pc to US$422 million, record sales up 0.7pc US Senate, House bill to quash court ruling against anti-China duties Valencia port chief says cutting transshipment discourages new investment Abu Dhabi's Khalifa Port takes delivery of mega box lifting cranes China Southern launches Guangzhou, Qingdao, Los Angeles cargo flights China Postal Airlines to start operating between Shijiazhuang and Seoul Ocean freight threatens as China high-tech plunge hits air cargo trade Victorville's Southern California Logistics Airport seeks world cargo

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MARCH 7, 2012
Hoyer special containers fly perishable confectionary ingredients to India Since mid-February Hoyer, a traditional, independent family enterprise headquartered in Hamburg and one of the world's leading bulk logistics providers, has been using heatable int... Record volumes for Muscat and Salalah airports in January Muscat Airport and Salalah Airport in Oman reported a dramatic rise in cargo traffic in January 2012. Muscat noted a 22% rise in the air cargo traffic, taking the tonnage to 9,075 ... Kögel to be pedigree manufacturer of box bodies The panel competence centre in Duingen, Lower Saxony (Germany), has been a member of the Kögel group of companies since the end of 2011. Kögel, Europe's third largest manufacturer ... Contargo takes over Wincanton's container activities The German transport service provider Contargo has taken over six terminals from Wincanton and purchased shares in another three sites. All of these facilities have been integrated... Crossrail contractor awards major contract to GBRf Crossrail tunnelling contractor BFK has awarded GB Railfreight (GBRf) a major contract to move over 1 million t of excavated material from a tunnel portal at Westbourne Park in wes... Zufall Logistics expanding in Germany The Zufall Logistics Group, a one-stop German logistics service provider based in Göttingen, recently took over Night Star Express's distribution zone in the Dortmund and Hagen reg... Kuehne + Nagel introduce active wireless sensors for airfreight real-time temperature control The Switzerland-based logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel is setting new standards in the handling of pharmaceutical products. As part of its KN PharmaChain product, the comp... More containers on Hamburg-Poland route The port of Hamburg (Germany) noted a substantial increase in the number of containers that it handled for Poland in 2011. This follows a slight decrease in 2010. Boxes on feeder s... Containerships now serving Pori Containerships, the Helsinki-based shipping line, is now serving the Finnish port of Pori. Weekly departures are available from Pori to Sodertalje, Klaipeda, Teesport, Sheerness an... DSLV welcomes plans for gigaliners The German forwarding and logistics association (DSLV) welcomes the EU Commission's plans to partially allow longer and heavier trucks (LHVs) on international routes. The DSLV prom... Saudi Airlines Cargo to introduce new service from Saigon Saudi Airlines Cargo is to launch a new B747 freighter flight from Saigon (Vietnam), on 25 March 2012. In combination with its Hong Kong flights, the service will be operated twice... Scan-Trans appoints new CEO The shipping company Scan-Trans Worldwide has appointed a new chief executive officer with immediate effect. After a successful turn-around process, the board of directors selected...

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MARCH 7, 2012
Bollinger holds Fleet Dedication ceremony Aker Philadelphia Shipyard starts production of SeaRiver Aframax tankers Alcoa gets Navy contract to develop advanced welding techniques for shipbuilding Horizon Lines issues updates on environmental initiatives Bourbon reports 2011 annual results Wärtsilä launches new medium voltage power drive

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MARCH 7, 2012
Port of Everett processing first full load log ship since 2002 Port of Bellingham continues grant program for small cities Horizon Lines taps Rodriguez as Puerto Rico vice president/GM Port of Portland celebrates start of new Hamburg Süd service Port association representatives call for federal support of seaports

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MARCH 7, 2012
Downturn deters investment in green shipping recycling Owners under pressure to scrap for the highest possible price Bridging the Strait The fortunes of Algeciras and Tangier Med are closely interwoven CMA CGM reports a $30m loss for 2011 The shipping line says it will buck the trend and end this year in profit The equipment purchaser's dilemma Shipping needs equipment that works perfectly to avoid vessels being declared deficient in a port state control inspection Goldenport hikes dividend after return to annual profit UK-listed container vessel and bulker owner increases revenues on larger fleet Firefighting capacity cut to a handful of coastal counties Swathes of UK left without cover after Maritime Incident Response Group axed End of MIRG disappoints UK's shipping industry Chamber of Shipping wanted to retain cover at key locations Senior firefighter slams decision to axe MIRG Retain MIRG, argues Kent fire chief German wing of UniCredit retains shipping team Bank still looking for the right deals, Janssen confirms High bunker prices are here to stay Structural changes include falling fuel oil yield Shell reports 'boom' in technical failures on chemical tankers Oil major blames lack of trained engineers and construction at cut-price shipyards Surge in Asia-Europe spot box rate lifts charter market's mood Containership owners hope increased freight will translate into higher prices Box profitability index hits record low Danish shipping lender says market outlook is weak in 2012 Cruise reform likely before Costa Concordia investigation concludes Industry bodies wary of unnecessary regulatory changes Cheaper Indian rail freight could boost iron ore exports Move counters national drive to put domestic steel production first LR tanker locked in to low rate for three years Formosaproduct Alpine will reportedly earn little more than operating cost Only one UK fire service confirms it will maintain maritime capability Scrapping of Maritime Incident Response Group takes effect at end of this month CMA CGM pioneers new-style customer contract Innovative approach to index-linked pricing could offer lines and shippers protection against volatility Nuntius joins the Rule B queue against Allied Maritime Illinois complaint seeks redress for alleged loss suffered due to overdue ship redelivery in 2009 UK standards for armed guards will be in place by end of the year International regulation to follow in 2014 Shanghai official calls for 'free trade towns' Further integration between ports and townships urged to promote urban development Firefighting cuts The UK's Maritime Incidents Response Group has had only half a dozen callouts since its inception in 2006, but the point is that MIRG operates by way of an insurance policy New regulations could drive chemical tanker owners out of business Soaring compliance costs threaten companies' survival Dockers lock horns with bank Occupy protests reach Italy as ship workers seize UniCredit-owned ship Qingdao Port to commission iron ore terminal that can receive valemaxes But berth with nominal capacity of 300,000 dwt may operate below capacity Norden profit falls by $157m Results for 2011 beat forecast, but Danish shipowner expects 2012 to be more challenging Shanghai port boss forecasts lower box growth Chen predicts 3%-5% increase in volumes to as China's economy slows Diamantopoulou to head Greece's development and shipping ministry Owners unimpressed as ministry structure remains unresolved Cosco Pacific plans further expansion in Fujian province Cosco's Hong Kong-listed unit to own up to 40% of southeast China ports group ReCAAP gets another five years in Singapore Anti-piracy information centre seals agreement for hosting headquarters

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MARCH 7, 2012
Tankers face US headwinds THE EIA has lowered its forecast for US liquid fuels demand, weighing the outlook for tanker imports Yangzijiang eyes ship leasing arena SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said it is considering entering the ship leasing business with compatriot banks Allied tagged again GREEK charterer Allied Maritime has been hit with another US lawsuit, despite its plea to counterparties for forbearance Greek shipping chief named ATHENS has named former European commissioner and Socialist politician Anna Diamantopoulou as its new shipping minister, IHS Global Insight reported today Bourbon returns to profits FRENCH offshore vessel operator Bourbon has swung back to profits during the second half of 2011 Panalpina seeks market share in freight sales GLOBAL freight forwarder Panalpina today vowed to focus on building market share in freight sales and management after moderate growth in 2011 Avast! 'Pirates of Trapani' are angry AN OIL tanker has reportedly been seized in Sicily by angry Italian crew members who dubbed themselves 'the Pirates of Trapani' Breaker sales exceed '11's OWNERS are selling more vessels for demolition than during this period of last year, a shipping analyst has calculated China's caustic soda exports grow CHINA'S caustic soda exports soared to a record of 2M tonnes in 2011, consolidating its status as the world's biggest caustic soda exporter, IHS Chemical reported Drybulk snarls ease again DRYBULK port congestion has dropped for the third straight week, as ship day delays in the major coal ports decreased by 10%, while dropping 11.5% in iron ore ports VLCC rates hovering BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCC rates are expected to remain even at best this week, with tonnage remaining ample for cargoes to be covered for the last week of March Norden's net profits fall steeply DS NORDEN, the listed Danish drybulk and product tanker company, said net profits fell in 2011 to $87.8M, from $244.8M a year earlier Static drybulk rates seen HIGH IRON ore inventories and slow coal demand in China mean that drybulk rates are likely to remain static until 2Q2012, RS Platou has predicted Tilbury-Gothenburg container link opened THE UK-based unit of French box giant CMA CGM, MacAndrews, has reportedly opened a service linking Tilbury with Sweden's Gothenburg ICTSI profits rise 33% PHILIPPINES port operator ICTSI's profits for 2011 rose 33% year-on-year to $130.5M

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MARCH 7, 2012
Senate Would Act Quickly on Transport Bill, Boxer Says The Senate could pass a transportation bill quickly whenever Senate leaders agree to a package of amendments for debate, Sen.... Villaraigosa: Infrastructure Investment is a Must Mayors from throughout the U.S. are standing by their call urging Congress to enact multiyear surface transportation legislation, which would... Maersk to Launch India-East Africa Service Maersk Line will launch a container service connecting the Indian subcontinent, the Middle East and East Africa, starting in early... Wilcox Savage Expands Maritime Law Practice Industrial law firm Wilcox Savage is expanding its maritime practice in the port city of Norfolk, Va., adding attorneys Christopher... CMA CGM Lost $30 Million in 2011 CMA CGM swung to a net loss of $30 million in 2011 from a $1.6 billion profit in 2010 but... Panalpina Climbs Back Into the Black Panalpina swung to a profit of $139.7 million in 2011 from a 2010 loss of $28.6 million as the Swiss... Sourcing Alternatives Challenge China's Dominance Manufacturers are looking for lower-cost sourcing locations as China's wages rise well above those in other emerging markets. ... Hapag-Lloyd Hikes East Asia Rates Hapag-Lloyd is seeking a series of general rate increases on East Asia services, as part of a new rate restoration program.... Strike Is Possible, ILA's Daggett Warns International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett warned of a possible ILA strike if the union can't secure acceptable terms in... Indexed Ocean Contracts Catching On, But Slowly Multiyear contracts indexed to freight rates are slowly starting to catch on in global trade lanes as a means of...

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MARCH 7, 2012
Panalpina and Ceva improve in 2011 Panalpina and Ceva improved their financial performance in 2011 despite adverse market conditions, underlining the stability of freight forwarders compared to ocean ... Colombia's river Magdalena to be upgraded A significant stretch of the Magdalena river in Colombia is to be upgraded and its navigable channel improved in a bid to improve the movement of goods from the ... ICTSI posts strong results International Container Terminal Services Inc's (ICTSI) strategy of investing in medium size regional ports and cargo-handling facilities is paying off with the ... Investors' angst as Greek deal goes to the wire As the 20:00 GMT tomorrow [Thursday] deadline approaches for the terms of the EUR130 billion second bail-out for debt-ravaged Greece to be realised, equity investors ... Auckland sacks its striking dockers The industrial action-plagued New Zealand Ports of Auckland has announced that it intends to dismiss its striking dockers and contract the work out, but will give ... INTTRA takes trading of containerised goods into 21st Century INTTRA has introduced a multi-carrier and multi-bank electronic Bill of Lading (B/L) service that enables shippers to get paid faster for goods sold under letter ... ILA president goes to war on eve of US longshoremen negotiations Labour contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the US Atlantic and Gulf ports later this month look set to be stormy ... Chassis antitrust immunity slammed by shipper at TPM Concerns were raised yesterday at the Long Beach-hosted JOC TPM about the recent antitrust immunity granted to chassis manager Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) ...

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MARCH 7, 2012
CMA CGM in profit pledge French liner titan vows to return to the black this year after 2011 ended at a loss. Erria falls deeper into the red Copenhagen-listed company battered by writedowns and floundering chemical carrier market. PNSC slated for sell-off Pakistan lines up potential privatisation of state owner, but not before halting its monopoly on government business. FOW pens three more Norwegian company's Windcarrier unit to pay $4.4m each for three crewboats. Bourbon profit drained Higher financial costs push down 2011 earnings at French offshore ship giant, despite revenue rise. MOL tanker targeted Gang attacks Japanese-owned vessel on the eastern edge of the Gulf of Aden. Goldenport returns to profit Paris Dragnis-led owner overturns 2010 loss as it takes in newbuildings. Dolphin looking for $40m Oslo-listed seismic company to tap investors for funds to add a seismic streamer package to a vessel. Blinded by the light Sun reflections on water partly blamed for German cargoship and fishing boat colliding off Denmark. Norden to spread its wings Both tankers and bulkers on the menu for Danish owner - but it won't be doing banks any favours. ICTSI expanding empire Philippines operator buying into container terminal at Karachi in Pakistan as profit rises. They think it's Orlova... It is now, as rusting Russian cruiseship heads to breakers following prolonged stay in Canada. Blaze hits Philippines ferry All passengers accounted for after Cebu Ferry 1 catches fire off Batangas. Norden nails Q4 bets Danish owner trumps forecasts in the fourth quarter but braces for lower 2012 numbers. Yuexin yokes huge order Chinese shipyard wins deal to build 10 anchor-handlers for Marten of Singapore, plus 10 options.

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MARCH 7, 2012
CMA CGM reports 2011 loss, predicts turnaround FMC reviews 27 OTI license applications Very big ships entering transpacific Maersk suspends Europe-India ICON loop U.S. wants end to India's poultry trade ban Ex-Im Bank sets up in 4 U.S. cities DHL recycles electronics in Australia Indexed freight swaps now hedge backhauls Report: U.S. recycling legislation violates trade law SaaS-based supply chain management sees growth

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MARCH 7, 2012
New medium-voltage power drive launched Drive is able to offer medium voltage solutions with increased efficiency and redundancy, which leads to lower fuel consumption and reduced operating costs. Horizon Lines' green initiatives see financial and environmental rewards Company has reduced fleet fuel consumption by 3.5 percent and cut emissions by an estimated 231,000 tonnes. Sustainability goes 'hand in hand' with commercial success Asia takes up the banner of sustainability, says Jonathon Porritt. Uncertainty 'most significant' barrier to uptake of GHG reduction solutions EU study underway to analyse market barriers that prevent uptake of cost effective abatement opportunities and how to surmount them. CMA CGM back in the red 'Bunker prices soared 34% over the year,' says container shipping group. Prices soften in Fujairah Prices falling in South Africa. European market softened Rotterdam prices barely move. Container sector 'facing new phase of consolidation' 'Container industry will shrink to seven to 10 carriers by 2020.' Indian Shipping Corp. expected to hedge bunker purchases Bunker costs made up 34% of its total expenditure in the final three months of 2011. Bunker prices falling in Asian ports Players report 'above average' demand. Green Award certified ships offered discount on oil recovery system Offer made after French firm joined Bureau Green Award as an incentive provider. German firm offers ultrasonic desulphuriser for fuels Hielscher ultrasonic systems 'able to remove sulphur from bunker fuel.' Shipping industry to 'move towards' using LNG as bunkers Gazprom to discuss the subject at a joint seminar next month. Brightoil: Volumes Clarification Sales volumes for H2 were 6.6 million metric tonnes. WFS declares quarterly cash dividend Dividend stable even as the company posted 'record' earnings for full year 2011.

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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 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

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	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.

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