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BRIEFS

January 9, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic index slides to its lowest in nearly five months The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell to its lowest in nearly five months as a slump in cargo trade and a growing vessel surplus took their toll.

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Rates increase between 1.7pc and 7.2pc ahead of Chinese New Year shutdown Nigerian unions stage nationwide strike threatening ports operations Evergreen's Father Chang fears bad times ahead in sluggish global economy MOL president warns of 'prolonged harsh' business environment OOCL adjusts Turkey customs advance manifest filing and amendment charge MOL trainees help clean up, deliver aid into hands Mindanao typhoon victims Chongqing first 11 months of cargo volume increases 23pc in 2011 Malaysia's PTP up 15pc to 7.5 million TEU, beating global volume by 7pc Cochin crippled as transshipment port by cabotage rule conflict Western American BNSF railway offers new on-line intermodal system Canadian National Railway merges three units under Wisconsin Central name Toyota Canada names Canadian National Railway carrier of the year for 2011 Air India quits loss-making air cargo business, to sell 6 freighters Shenzhen International Holdings Limited takes 24pc of Shenzhen Airlines New Ilyushin aircraft giant boosts Russia's Volga-Dnepr capacity China sees single-digit growth as Asia's airlines brace for bad year

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Cochin Shipyard unveils SCI supply vessels DNB, Nordea to thrive during troubled times in shipping finance Investors advised to buy Maersk Maersk registers biggest fleet increase in 2011 Rickmers Tianjin to be christened at Mumbai Port today Videotel calls for effective training & regulation to avoid tragedy when shipping dangerous bulk cargoes Experts critical of RBI decision to cut export figures by $ 6 bn Payment hitch with Iran decelerating Basmati exports Chennai Port plans re-bid for deepwater container terminal Increased shipping, representative office boosting trade between Hamburg port & India OSL's Gopalpur port likely to be operational by Nov. this year Budget after March 9: FinMin Forex reserves tumble to 1-yr low Iran concerns push oil above $113 Sharma to take up duty, visa issues with US Exchange for SMEs may be launched soon Expert calls for revision of badly drafted DTC Bill ITEC to publish Indian business manual in UAE Allcargo Logistics joins CEE network PPG congratulates Express Transport PPG starts year with new members

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JANUARY 6, 2012
Transnet Freight rolls out scheduled trains in South Africa Transnet Freight Rail has begun implementing its scheduled railfreight services in South Africa. The first part of the schedule concerns the corridors of Phalaborwa/Maputo/Richards... Indian Railways carries 618 million t of freight Indian Railways carried 618 million t of revenue-earning freight traffic between April and November 2011. Freight increased by 24.6 million t over the volume of 593.4 million t car... Toll Group's head of strategy and M&A leaving Toll Group, an Asian regional provider of integrated logistics, has announced the retirement per 30 June of Stephen Stanley, its long-standing head of strategy and mergers and acqu... Heavy goods vehicle rest area to be built near Grong Grong Long-distance truck drivers and other regular users of the Newell highway will soon have an additional place to pull over and take a break or catch up on their sleep by mid-2012, f... Volvo delivers 45% more trucks Deliveries of Volvo trucks rose in November by 45% over the same period of the previous year, to 11,300 trucks. Total deliveries in Europe for November came in at 4,400 trucks, an ... Project Professionals Group starts year with new members The Project Professionals Group (PPG), a heavylift forwarding network, has made a successful start to 2012, with new members from Nigeria and Taiwan joining. PPG general manager Ke... TX Logistik promotes Norbert Rekers to intermodal head Intermodal sales manager Norbert Rekers will assume the management of TX Logistik's intermodal unit on 1 February, succeeding Patrick Zilles, who is stepping down of his own accord... Rieck adds airfreight office to Düsseldorf branch The Berlin-based Rieck Logistik Group added an airfreight office to its Neuss site near Düsseldorf (Germany) on 1 January. The groupage and waste logistics units have already been ... Turkish Cargo launches freighter flights to Libya Turkish Cargo is launching scheduled twice-weekly freighter flights to Mitiga airport, 8 km outside Tripoli (Libya). Depending on demand, either Turkish Cargo's A310 freighters, wh... Boeckmans appointed Belgian agent for EAS MPV African service Boeckmans Belgium has been appointed as the Belgian agent for the newly-formed Multipurpose North West Continent Service of the Spanish shipping line EAS (Marguisa Group, Madrid), ... Hong Kong airport authority welcomes deal with Taiwan The Airport Authority Hong Kong has welcomed a new air services arrangement signed by Hong Kong and Taiwan recently. Stanley Hui Hon-chung, the body's CEO, said that the arrangemen... Ports of Antwerp and Rotterdam to cooperate on pipelines The port authorities of Antwerp and Rotterdam plan to cooperate to reinforce the pipeline infrastructure between the two hubs, as set this out in a declaration of intent signed by ... Hellmann takes over Hit Starintex Holland and Hit Belgium The international German logistics service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, which is based in Osnabrück, has taken over all activities of Hit Starintex Holland and Hit Belgiu... Malaysia Airlines starts route rationalisation scheme Malaysia Airlines is cutting loss-making destinations this month, beginning with the withdrawal of a daily connection between its hub in Kuala Lumpur and Surabaya (Indonesia). Link...

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JANUARY 6, 2012
Foss Maritime partners with Confederated Tribes to build new WSDOT ferry Survitech Zodiac escape slides chosen for two Austal built fast ferries DNVPS appoints Charlotte Rojgaard as Global Technical Manager Gibdock complets repairs to cruise ship Pullmantur Zenith

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JANUARY 6, 2012
Port of Portland Commission sets review hearing for PTIP Foss Maritime joining team to build new Columbia River ferry Workboat Academy expanding Mate Program campus locations Dick Marzano named president of Tacoma Port Commission Rail freight traffic count climbs during week

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JANUARY 6, 2012
Brazilian shore leave policy leaves US crew in the crosshairs Seafarers on US-flag Fisher forced to remain onboard for Christmas and New Year Master's plight highlights the human element On the master's first voyage in charge, his grandfather died in the US but the visa problem blocked a relief officer from entering Brazil Noatum eyes box throughput New commercial director says there are no takeovers on the immediate horizon but 'we are looking worldwide' VLCCs would take biggest hit from Middle East Gulf disruption Shipments out of region account for over 80% of total VLCC voyages globally Brookfield to invest in box lines' terminal assets Group targets ports in the Americas seeing plenty of room for improvement Finnish port to open Bay of Bothnia's first automated box terminal Raahe to have 'significant competitive position' after improvement of services Leap year for optimistic Greeks? RBS to lend $2bn to shipping industry in 2012 LNG market at less risk from closure of Strait of Hormuz Although Qatar is world's largest exporter, owners should be able to command high prices as there too few ships to transport growing demand No alternative route to export Middle East Gulf crude oil Despite theories bouncing around international media, the Strait of Hormuz is vital to the crude market In memory of the Dona Paz victims More lost than on the Titanic, yet ferry sinkings still claim too many lives EXCLUSIVE: Strait of Hormuz closure would spell disaster for Asian tanker owners Iran's threat to block vital crude oil passage from Middle East Gulf would hit Japanese and Chinese companies hardest PetroChina is first Chinese company to buy Canadian oil-sands venture Chinese thirst to secure supply brings welcome news for tanker owners Golden Ocean agrees GCL settlement Norwegian firm filed US court case over Ocean Minerva hire dispute last month Dry bulk cargo volumes to grow at over 7% in 2012 and 2013 Newbuildings deliveries will more than absorb additional demand Massive orderbook outpaces demand growth for dry cargo 2012 orders make up a fifth of current fleet Climbing oil product trade volumes will keep product tankers buoyant Growing Middle East to Asia trade set to support larger product tankers New year brings stability to LNG rates Spot and one-year charter rates stagnant since year-end Capesize market wakes to new year headache Rates continue to drop as higher fuel oil prices add to costs Box rate recovery slows Shanghai Containerised Freight Index increases 2.9% Product tankers set for slow recovery by end of this year Improvements are expected but owners should still plan for 'uncertain times', says DVB Bank Box indices acceptance Scepticism remains over using derivatives for risk management Wanted: shipping experience Private equity firms and banks need enterprising young professionals SeaFrance decision due on Monday D-day for workers' co-operative bid EXCLUSIVE: Box derivatives a big hit in China Shanghai Shipping Exchange hopes to open participation to foreign companies Syndicated loans to slow in 2012 Banks increased marine lending to $68.4bn last year FFA does not give rise to maritime claim, California federal court rules Decision in Adele Marina Rizzo case deviates from established case law that has held the opposite EXCLUSIVE: MoD rejects industry calls for military armed guards Deployment would overstretch resources, says observers Bank's index of market sentiment signals lower freight volumes Forwarders are mildly more optimistic after an all-time low, but still expect a slight fall in overall throughputs US dockers in Global Terminals protest Fears that new technology threatens jobs

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JANUARY 6, 2012
Evergreen backs recovery with bonuses EVERGREEN chairman Chang Yung-fa has put money where his hopes are in pledging year-end bonuses for the box giant's staff, despite economic uncertainty Non-union SeaFrance workers seek solution NON-UNION SeaFrance workers launched an appeal today aimed at persuading DFDS and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs to renew their offer for the ferry operator $7.3M in cannabis seized OFFICERS have seized cannabis worth £4.8M ($7.3M) at Tilbury's port in eastern England, the UK's Border Agency told Fairplay today POLSTEAM signs $42.5M deal POLSTEAM, the leading shipping company of Poland, and fertilizer producer ZCh Police have reportedly signed a deal worth 150M zloty ($42.5M) Alaska pursues LNG exports ALASKA Governor Sean Parnell has met with energy industry bosses to discuss a major export scheme to covert North Slope natural gas to LNG for sea transport to Asia Bright prospects seen for chem tankers GERMAN shipping bank DVB has predicted that freight earnings and utilisation rates for chemical tankers are headed for two years of steady increases Thermal stocks fall in India THERMAL coal inventories at India's ports are dwindling after months of inertia, IHS McCloskey reported today Freight agents expect slowing THE OUTLOOK for global container traffic has weakened further, according to fresh research and surveys published this week Bank predicts GPPL boom CREDIT Suisse, which holds a stake of 4.24% in APM Terminals-owned Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd, has predicted big gains for the port company, tied to fast growth in India's box volumes Bunker price surge steels VLCC owners' resolve BUNKER prices have surged to exceed $720 per tonne in Fujairah and Singapore, brokers told Fairplay today LR tanker rates tumble LR2 TANKER rates have dropped to Worldscale 88.21, or $7,458 per day, after hovering before Christmas at W105 ($9,661/day) on Persian Gulf/East routes Regional competition rising across Asia CHINESE intra-Asia liner SITC told Fairplay today it expects more carriers to compete in its sector as regional trade grows, reflecting depressed long-haul freight rates CMA CGM acquires DPW's terminal stake CMA CGM has taken full control of Terminal Med Europe in Marseilles after acquiring the 50% stake of its partner DPW Crowding blamed in fatal Madagascar sinking CROWDING caused the fatal sinking of a small cargo ship in Madagascar, investigators have determined

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JANUARY 6, 2012
Three CSX Trains Collide, Spark Chemical Fire in Indiana A collision of three CSX Transportation trains caused a massive chemical fire and possible hazardous chemical spill Friday afternoon in... Analyst Says US Export Growth Will Outpace GDP in 2012 The value of U.S. exports in 2012 will grow at twice the rate of GDP, with the value of outbound... 2011/2012 Annual Review & Outlook - Insecurity in the Air For those in the air cargo industry, 2011 was a year spent taking inventory of progress on enhancing national security... 2011/2012 Annual Review & Outlook - 3PLs Weathering the Storm Despite a string of natural disasters and the global economic malaise, third-party logistics service providers performed well through the first... 2011/2012 Annual Review & Outlook - Bullish on Transport The U.S. economy has undergone major changes in last few decades. In 1950, goods-related activity was 40 percent of GDP.... 2011/2012 Annual Review & Outlook - When the Box Becomes the Engine International container business has been a key element in the development of the North American rail intermodal transportation market for... Exporters Urge Congress to Increase Ex-Im Bank Lending U.S. exporters say they may have trouble financing projects unless Congress lifts the lending cap of the Export-Import Bank of... US Steel Imports Rose 18 Percent in November U.S. steel imports rose 18 percent in November from a year earlier and were up nearly 20 percent in the... ILA Protests Automation in NY-NJ Port More than 200 International Longshoremen's Association members on Friday protested a New York-New Jersey container terminal's labor-saving technology plan, foreshadowing... 2011/2012 Annual Review & Outlook - Ports' Taxing Challenge As the American Association of Port Authorities celebrates its centennial year in 2012, we look forward to working with Congress... 2011/2012 Annual Review & Outlook - Hardly Demanding for Imports Overall U.S. containerized imports grew modestly in 2011, rising 2.2 percent from 2010 - slightly lower than what I predicted... 2011/2012 Annual Review & Outlook - High Stakes for Free and Fair Trade 2012 is likely to be another active year for international trade. It is, of course, an election year, and that,... Three Unions, Railroads Reach Agreement Three unions representing railroad workers this week ratified contracts with major U.S. railroads, leaving only one union to not have... Transportation Hiring Cuts Into Jobless Rate Stronger than expected job gains in transportation and manufacturing helped reduce the U.S. unemployment rate to 8.5 percent in December,... Truckload Rates Set to Rise, TransCore Says Truckload rates rose less than some carriers expected but more than shippers wanted in 2011, with spot market rates on... 2011/2012 Annual Review & Outlook - A Test of Wills When will the pain get so bad it's no longer tolerable? The fate of container shipping in 2012 is tied... 2011/2012 Annual Review & Outlook - Balanced Out Anyone interested in the direction of business in 2012 should spend some time walking the aisles of Home Depot's financial... Greenbrier Doubles Revenue on Railcar Demand Rising rail freight and equipment demand sent revenue soaring at railcar and barge maker Greenbrier in the last quarter, strengthening... Asia-US West Coast SCFI Rate Jumps 7.2 Percent The average rate for spot rate for container shipping from Asia to the U.S. West Coast jumped 7.2 percent in... 2011/2012 Annual Review & Outlook - Seeking Facility for Growth U.S. warehouse facilities have never played a more vital role in supply chain strategies. As the U.S. economy slid into... DP World to Operate Vancouver Island Terminals DP World Vancouver plans to ship containers from the Port of Nanaimo to mainland Canada after the terminal operator recently... New York-New Jersey Imports Rise 5.2 Percent Container imports through the Port of New York and New Jersey in November grew 5.2 percent year-over-year, offsetting a slim... MSC Hikes India to Europe, Mediterranean Rates Mediterranean Shipping Company will apply a general rate increase on westbound trade from India to North Europe and the Mediterranean,... Freight Index Signals Steadier US Shipping Demand The Cass Freight Index for U.S. domestic shipments inched up 0.7 percent in December over the previous year, signaling new...

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JANUARY 6, 2012
Hammond sends warning shots to Iran The UK's minister of defence, Philip Hammond, has warned Iran's navy leaders and Government officials that their veiled threats of closing the Straits of Hormuz ... CSAV gets deeper into bed with MSC CSAV will be withdrawing its ABS service between Asia and the Black Sea in February 2012 in favour of buying slots on MSC's Tiger service. Only scant details have ... Nigeria in crisis Nigeria will likely come to a standstill on Monday , as the country's main labour unions, including Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union ... Safmarine launches Android apps Safmarine Container Lines has extended its e-business applications to users of mobile devices using the Android operating system meaning that these customers are ... US intermodal traffic sees 'good ending' for 2011 US intermodal rail volumes are continuing their upwards trajectory as traffic for 2011 reached 11.9 million trailers and containers, up 5.4% over 2010 and a 20.4% ... MIQ launches new logistics centre on US east coast US (Kansas)-headquartered MIQ Logistics has opened a new logistics centre on the US east coast in order to offer 'significant scale and easy access' into ... Mombasa gridlocked again A rush of imports, further failures of the port's edi systems, ongoing issues with regard to consignees delaying the delivery of their cargo and congestion problems ...

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JANUARY 6, 2012
Banks bet on Oceaneering New York-listed offshore syndicate secures cash for growth as banks join forces to back $300m credit facility. Demolition dash Brokers link Vinalines of Vietnam and Hong Kong's Hua Ming to freshly minted scrapping contracts worth nearly $10m. DB tackles tanker threat Equity Analyst says shares of Frontline and OSG would be poised to pop if Iran were to close the Strait of Hormuz. TMS tanker tops detainee list George Economou-backed tanker entities join Evalend Shipping and others on USCG's December detention report. Modec sells Ghana FPSO Japanese owner nets $750m from the sale of floater to Tullow Oil-led consortium. YPF to spark LNG floater Repsol's Argentine spin-off lending a hand at slow-moving floating regasification project. Ro-pax takes shelter Passengers stuck on UK's Commodore Clipper overnight as storms battered Jersey. Drought adds to dry woes La Nina weather phenomenon will offer a further headache for the bulker market in the next few months, ICAP says. Soltin snatches cargoship Danish owner picks up 1997-built Tirador at auction in Rotterdam. NewLead sells another cape Nasdaq-listed owner tipped to have cashed a further vessel in scrap-level deal with a Chinese owner. Shipping down the pan Industry bigwigs gloomy about 2012 prospects, but private equity could be sifting through the dirt for golden nuggets of opportunity.

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JANUARY 6, 2012
Prices uncertain as week ends Crude futures lower over European economic worries. Vessel adrift after engines fail Fishing vessel has 145 mt of bunker fuel on board. South African market stays firm as Fujairah softens MGO prices in Durban see gain of more than $50 pmt. Week ends with prices softening in Rotterdam South Europe shows mixed picture. Emulsion fuel system promises fuel savings, emission reductions Fuel savings of 5% to 15% means ROI within months, along with up to 50% NOx and 90% PM reduction, according to maker of the onboard unit. Brightoil leaps to second place in table of Singapore suppliers BP remains in the top slot for eighth year running. Durban supply tightens further on refinery issues 180 cSt prices soar amid very limited quotes and spot market may dry up soon. Consultancy considers impact of sanctions against Iran European embargo of Iranian fuel oil would have little significance, says energy consultant. New Global Technical Manager for DNVPS Charlotte Rojgaard has taken over Singapore-based position from Dag Olav Halle. Bunker prices falling across Asian ports as week ends Supplies remain tight in Singapore and Hong Kong, say traders. LNG-powered OSVs in US Gulf 'likely' to become trend Availability of LNG and implementation of the US ECA makes LNG a 'natural choice', says ABS Chief Engineer. High bunker costs to hurt NOL's profitability Investment bank maintains NOL's 'Sell' rating amid flat intra-Asia freight rates and high bunker costs. SGX fuel oil futures contract volumes dwindle Players 'not surprised' that trading volumes dipped in 2011 with no lots traded since May. Tugboat in illegal bunker transfer case seized Singapore coast guard seizes tugboat involved in illegal transfer of bunker fuel. Hong Kong government wants ECA feasibility study Hong Kong's Environmental Protection Department wants consultation study on ECA proposals.

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

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