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September 11, 2012

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Singapore opens Jurong lighter terminal at New Marina South Wharves Port operations restored after ship collision causes Singapore oil spill APL Logistics boxes cars with its 'safe, flexible' AutoDirect system Germanischer Lloyd sees cost savings in switching to LNG-fuelled ships West African pirates deploy lighters to steal oil - 40 attacks in 2012 Fesco H1 up 11.7pc to 239,000 TEU, sales rise 21pc to US$582 million DB Schenker to run warehouses and distribution for Pepsi in Poland CN to expand Prince George locomotive shop to support Prince Rupert port US Government ends sinking of old ships to create artificial reefs Lufthansa cabin crew vow to stage no strike for 6 weeks, agree to meditation China Southern plans to turn Guangzhou hub for Europe, Oceania transits Air carriers deny charges of dumping regulars to serve e-gadget rush Africa must upgrade safety to make aviation key economic driver: IATA River port of Nantong's eight-month throughput tops 120 million tonnes

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Asia-Europe spot rates down for sixth consecutive week: SCFI Chinese shipping could see hard times, says industry insider CK Line's VTS service CKYH-Green Alliance to reduce Asia-Europe loops Esmeralda, the Ambassador of the Seas, visits Mumbai Port Globe Wireless announces CrewCash & ShipMoney Govt to bring out new shipbuilding policy MSC extends Swedish coverage to Stockholm New Panama Canal opening may bring about intense Caribbean rivalry R. R. Joshi unanimous choice as new NACFS President Robert Uggla presented Seatrade Young Person in Shipping Award 2012 UN emissions directive forces WTSA members to levy eco-fuel surcharge Vessel blaze off Mumbai coast under control GAIL (I) inks LNG supply contract with France's GDF Suez Air freight demand down 3.2 pc in July on uncertain economic outlook: IATA Developers' apathy forces govt to mull funding road projects Disturbed by industrial slump, apex chambers stress on need for hard decisions E-payment of Customs duty now compulsory FM making efforts to ensure speedy rollout of GST

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Trans-alpine freight traffic shrinking in Switzerland Switzerland's Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) reported that the volume of trans-alpine road and rail freight shrank in H1/2012, ... Unifeeder takes over Feederlink The Danish feeder company Unifeeder wants to buy the Irish Continental Group's subsidiary Feederlink, which operates on routes between the Netherlands and the UK. (nau) Nesck Sales & Rentals acquires Penske Utility Rentals North America-based Nesco Sales and Rentals has acquired Penske Utility Rentals fleet. The purchase strengthens Nesco's east coast and mid-Atlantic presence and provides customers ... Tall truck and trailer order for Scania in Sweden Scania's Swedish subsidiary has entered into a long-term agreement commencing in late 2012, which will ensure safe road transportation of iron ore concentrate until 2021. The goods... Russian Railways make better use of locomotives Russian Railways reported that the usage rate of its locomotives rose by 4.2% in H1/2012, compared to the same period in 2011. The transport performance of the locomotives amounted... Dubai airfreight surge in July Dubai International began the second half of 2012 on a strong note by surpassing the 200,000 t mark in July. The UAE airport's cargo volumes surged by 6.2% that month to 204,510 t ... Stephan Wehrle to be SBB media spokesman for German-speaking part of Switzerland The Swiss national railway SBB has appointed Stephan Wehrle as media spokesman for the German-speaking part of Switzerland. Wehrle assumed responsibility for management communicati... LUG strong room secured by Brinks LUG aircargo handling handed over the operations of its strong rooms in the LUG warehousing facilities at Frankfurt/Main airport (Germany) to Brink's on 1 September. "Thanks t... Air Nigeria suspends operations Air Nigeria (formerly Virgin Nigeria), which was established in 2004, is reportedly suspending operations today (10 September). A number of African media reports have indicated tha... A reshuffle and a retirement at the GAC Group Jan Farnelid, GAC's group vice-president for human resources, retired on 31 August and took on a consulting role with the group until the end of the year. Patrik Halldén has taken ... PepsiCo in Poland steps up collaboration with DB Schenker Logistics DB Schenker Logistics has been selected as the service provider for PepsiCo's four regional distribution centres, with a total area of around 25,000 sqm, in Warsaw, Lodz, Cracow an... FPS Shenzen relocates for growth The Shenzen (China) office of Famous Pacific Shipping (FPS) Hong Kong - one of the founders of the FPS Group network of independent freight forwarders - has relocated to larger pre... SNCF Geodis and Vestas transport wind blades by rail The global logistics provider SNCF Geodis and Vestas, a prominent wind turbine manufacturer, have launched a breakthrough concept for transporting wind turbine blades. For the firs...

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
GD NASSCO achieves MLP shipbuilding milestone Larry Vauclin to retire after 52 years in shipbuilding Jensen Maritime redesigns fishing vessel Venezuela drops charges against U.S.-flag ship Lauritzen JV orders North Sea accommodation semi Rowan exercises option for fourth UDW drillship Transocean to sell off shallow water rigs

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Port of Port Angeles names Goschen as new finance director Port of Camas-Washougal adds industrial park tenants Coast Guard cutter HEALY begins second Arctic mission American Cruise Lines vessel makes stop at Port of Anacortes Global Port Tracker report predicts September volume gains

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
US heavylift vessel to leave Venezuela after arms charges dropped Crew held for 13 days after rifles for defence against pirates found on board Panamax resale pair sold for $24m each Katsikis & Sigalas grows fleet again after selling last panamax pair in 2007 Volatile iron-ore price is boost for futures trade Volatility 'goes bananas' according to iron-ore broker New finance chief at Maersk Line Søren Strøm joins from Clipper Group Private security can curb piracy in the Gulf of Guinea Attacks involving beatings, robbery, kidnap and even death are increasing, yet governments have still not agreed any counter-piracy strategy P&O Ferries launches business review Falling freight rates and soaring fuel costs make life 'extremely tough' for ro-ro firm Almi clinches VLCC charters with Chevron Slew of tankers fixed as group sells eight Fairsky bulkers An experienced hand on the tiller The appointment of Patrick McLoughlin as UK transport secretary heralds the return of a politician with hands-on experience of important port policy drafting Updated: CMA CGM is back in the black Full-year profit ambitions on track as French line posts $178m second-quarter profit Søren Skou sets Maersk on new course But there is still a long way to go, says 'old school shipowner' at the helm of world's biggest boxship operator China imports more iron ore than expected in August Iron ore imports up 5.7% year on year Vladivostok LNG deal offsets Shtokman delays Russia-Japan deal raises hopes for new trade in Asia-Pacific APMT takes stake in Global Ports Deal is largest foreign direct investment in Russian transport Buyer sought for bankrupt P+S Insolvency administrator holds 'informal' talks with shipyard's suitors Textainer pays $66m for extra 52,000 teu Managing containers is a key part of business strategy, but container ownership is more profitable, says chief executive Brewer MSC Flaminia finally finds a berth Arrival at Jade-Weser Port in Wilhelmshaven follows safety inspection on Saturday Scrapping market 'teeters' on the brink of collapse as ships await buyers Backlog of vessels awaiting demolition in Bangladesh TUC demands 'coherent' shipping policy Unions urged to condemn exploitation of non-UK seafarers Rongsheng faces multiple lawsuits after acquisition default Claims of insider trading, false statement and contracting fault against private shipbuilder Slouching dragon, hindered tiger Shipping braces itself for China's 'engineered economic slowdown' Lodestar launches fixed-premium P&I product $100m capacity provided by RSA Boxship ablaze off Mumbai Fire on Amsterdam Bridge under control Kuwaiti VLGC drags down spot market rates Owners rush to secure cargoes, fearing LPG exports will dry up Car carrier operators face years of uncertainty as price-fix probe spreads Premises raided in Japan, Europe and North America for evidence of collusion Boxships owner seeks to link charter contract with freight rates Munich-based KGAL wants to link time charter rates to the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index Comment: Car carriers' concentration of power Investigation may stem from complaints by manufacturers about capacity constraints Car carriers in a jam The deepsea car trades are dominated by just a handful of global players. Is that what has raised the antitrust regulators' suspicions? Hudong-Zhonghua wins LNG shipbuilding deal CSSC unit to build up to six 174,000 cu m vessels for venture between Sinopec and China Shipping Development Lessors build up reefer box fleets Container investment may offer better returns to rental firms Singapore investigates vessel collision Nearly 60 tonnes of bunker fuel spilled at Temasek Fairway

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Box ship fire contained off India INDIA'S coastguard and navy managed to put out a fire on board container ship Amsterdam Bridge Venezuela drops charges against US crew ARMS trafficking charges were dropped against a US captain and his 14-member crew after they were detained in Maracaibo, Venezuela for 12 days, Fairplay confirmed today CMA CGM bounces back to 2Q profit THIRD-ranking container shipping group CMA CGM has returned to profit in the second quarter of 2012, after recording net income of $178M ITF threatens "storm of protest" over jailed union leader THE INTERNATIONAL Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) promised today to raise a new "storm of protest" if the Moroccan judiciary continue to refuse to release imprisoned port workers' trade union leader Said Elhairech Dahlman Rose: Chinese stimulus could hike rates CAPESIZE spot rates could surge in the wake of Chinese stimulus, Dahlman Rose analyst Omar Nokta said today 1990s-built VLCCs snapped up for conversions VLCC resales gained momentum last week, as buyers snapped up 1990s-built tonnage for conversions into floating oil storage Car carrier stocks fall on widening cartel suspicion SHARES in two car carrier companies listed in Oslo fell on Monday morning after news that an investigation of a possible cartel in the sector had widened from Japan to include the US, Eu and Canada Seadrill plans $1.0Bn note offer SEADRILL, the Oslo-listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's drill ship and rig business, plans to raise $1.0Bn through an offer of five year notes, the company said in a statement Arctic Securities: Chinese stimulus won't change market THE $150Bn stimulus unveiled by China is unlikely to change Capesize dynamics, said Arctic Securities analyst Erik Nikolai Stavseth, noting that the amount is much smaller than in 2009, while the Capesize fleet has grown by 64% in two years Breaking prices dive FIRM sales in the past three weeks have taken their toll on the ship recycling market, as prices fell across the board in South Asia Jaya pumps capital to subsidiary SINGAPORE offshore vessel specialist Jaya Holdings has increased its paid-up capital for wholly owned subsidiary Concord Offshore Long-haul box rates still falling LONG-HAUL box rates are still declining, as shippers succeed in resisting liners' general rate increases this month Ezra issues S$200M notes SINGAPORE-listed offshore player Ezra Holdings said it has issued S$200M ($162M) fixed rate notes to refinance existing borrowings

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
US Diesel Prices Stay Nearly Flat The average cost of diesel in the U.S. stayed nearly flat, inching up a five-hundredth of a cent in the... Port Tracker Forecasts Strong Import Volume Containerized imports at major U.S. ports are expected to rise 8.5 percent this month and remain strong through the holiday... Hapag-Lloyd Temporarily Suspends Calls at Costa Rica Port Hapag-Lloyd has announced a temporary suspension of its calls at Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica, as part of its California Central... CMA CGM Reports $178 Million Profit CMA CGM rebounded to a $178 million net profit in the second quarter from a $248 million net loss in... 'K' Line Ship on Fire Off Mumbai Efforts were under way Monday to extinguish a fire that continued to burn aboard an Antigua and Barbuda-flag container ship... APM Moves Into Russia With $860 Million Investment APM Terminals has acquired a 37.5 percent stake in Russia's Global Ports worth $860 million, making the port-operating arm of... India Container Traffic Rises 2.5 Percent Container throughput at major ports in India grew about 2.5 percent year-over-year from April through August, according to preliminary figures... Asia-Europe Outlook 'Challenging,' Maersk Exec Says Trans-Pacific volumes are performing well but the outlook for Asia-Europe is at best "challenging," according to one leading shipping executive.... Countdown to Crisis in ILA Ports International Longshoremen's Association and management negotiators are running out of time to avert a threatened Maine-to-Texas dock strike that is... Cargolux Returns to Ecuador With A New Flight Pattern Cargolux has resumed flights to Ecuador after a nearly 39-month hiatus. The Dutch cargo carrier's twice-weekly flights to Cotopaxi International... Yuma County, Ariz. Studies Reefer Rail Officials in Yuma County, Ariz., are looking closely at the trade and jobs benefits that reefer rail service could give... Blueberries, Other Superfruits Cropping Up in Bunches It's not just apples and bananas in fruit markets these days. Producing nations are trying to beef up production and... Thermo King Launches New Trailer Platform Thermo King is launching the Precedent, a new trailer temperature-control platform designed to deliver double-digit fuel savings, best-in-class performance and... Defense Logistics Agency to Buy six-Month Meat Supply The Defense Logistics Agency is procuring a six-month advanced supply of meat, poultry and fish to provide drought relief for... Produce Distribution Center Goes Solar in California Watsonville Coast Produce installed a solar power system on its roof that will save the company more than $100,000 in... Avian Flu Spreads to Netherlands The Philippines imposed a ban on poultry items from the Netherlands because of an outbreak of low-pathogenic avian flu in... CMA CGM Extends Brazil Express Service CMA CGM will upgrade its fixed-day weekly service between the east coast of South America and the Caribbean, introducing the... Dole Signs Lease at Port of San Diego San Diego's Board of Port Commissioners voted unanimously to grant Dole Fresh Fruit a 24 1/2-year lease to import and... On Produce: Truck Rates, Volume Extend Their Climb U.S. truck shipments of fresh produce totaled 8.9 million tons in the second quarter, up 24 percent from the first... US Agriculture Trade to Hit Record Levels U.S. farmers, ranchers and producers are expected to sell record amounts of agricultural commodities to overseas buyers next year, according... Consumer Groups Sour on Food Safety Two consumer groups are stepping up their criticism of delays in implementing the Food Safety Modernization Act by suing the... Drought Likely to Beef Up Meat Prices and Imports The drought that stretched across much of the U.S. this summer decimated corn and soybean crops, with the U.S. Department... China's Cold Rush As China's middle class expands and develops, so does the food marketing system and cold chain that deliver the more... Reefer Container Market Runs Hot The international cold chain received a significant investment in 2011 when a record number of refrigerated containers joined the global... A Scrambled Message on 'Dumping' The U.S. poultry industry got a mixed decision from Mexico after one government agency formally decided U.S. producers were dumping... Bridging the Gulf, on Land and Sea Billions of dollars worth of fresh produce and pharmaceuticals cross the Mexican border each year to enter the U.S., and... Commentary: Rotten Tomatoes? When countries go to war over trade, there are rarely winners. One domestic industry might get a reprieve from foreign... Commentary: Paying the Right Price for Reefer Service Food shippers who have been warned of a coming equipment shortage should be cheered by a new report that shows... Terminal Operators' Lands of Opportunities There's a reason they're called "emerging markets." Although markets such as India, Vietnam, Brazil and Russia offer the highest upside,... No Easy Answers For Shippers Shippers planning for a possible East and Gulf Coast port shutdown next month must choose from a menu of unpalatable... Filling Seats Is Not Just Trucking's Problem When it comes to trouble finding skilled employees, trucking isn't alone. From manufacturers to technology companies, nursing homes to schools,... Commentary: Ethanol Content's Unintended Consequences I ran across a curious anomaly last month while on vacation way Down East in Maine. A marina is selling...

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
APM T moves into Russia APM Terminals has spectacularly entered the Russian market by acquiring a half of Transportation Investments Holding's (N-Trans) 75% stake in Global Ports Investments ... Denmark and Singapore to collaborate Is the sun going down on EU-imported Chinese solar panels? The EU has launched an investigation into allegations of 'dumping' of Chinese-manufactured solar panels after a consortium of 20 leading European producers complained ... Sappio joins Widdows at Rickmers Ron Widdows has recruited his long time business colleague at APL, Robert Sappio, to join him at the Hamburg-headquartered Rickmers Group. Rickmers owns containerships ... DB Schenker expands in Stockholm DB Schenker is expanding the capacity of its distribution centre in Stockholm Arlandastad from 31,000 square metres to 63,000 square metres. The facility handles ... Lessors' share of fleet will grow The latest report on the container leasing industry by London-based Drewry Maritime Research suggests that 2012 will be another good year with the rental pool of ... MSC Flaminia: arrives at Wilhelmshaven

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Tsakos parts with vintage VLCC Tsakos Energy Navigation of Greece appears to have lined up a buyer for one of its oldest VLCCs. Debt discussions continue CMA CGM is on track to restructuring $4bn in debt by year end but the process appears to have been delayed by discussions surrounding a potential equity injection from outside investors. Iron ore goes bananas Freight Investor Services (FIS) says it has brokered a series of iron ore and freight options through SGX on the first day that the Singapore Exchange launched clearing for these contracts. Interesting boring A Japanese drillship has set a new record by digging the deepest hole beneath the ocean floor. Tenryu to Thailand Nathalin of Thailand has been linked to the purchase of a 1990s-built VLCC for $25m. CMA CGM accelerates French liner giant CMA CGM has enjoyed a "substantial" rise in second quarter rates as it eyes a full-year profit. Dahlman sees cape spike A fresh Chinese stimulus could boost capesize rates five-fold from basement levels, investment bank Dahlman Rose predicts. APM makes Russia move APM Terminals has announced its intention to get a slice of the burgeoning Russian market. Docker dies in fall A UK port worker has been killed after plunging into the cargo hold of a Japanese bulker at Hartlepool. SwissMarine in cape buy? Peter Weernink's SwissMarine looks to have continued its capesize purchasing push. Nowhere left to run? Sierra Leone has booted nine Iranian ships off its registry as pressure on Tehran's alleged nuclear weapons programme grows. SFI sitting pretty A unique position in a difficult banking environment has spurred RS Platou Markets to upgrade Ship Finance International. EMGS loses $7m gig EMGS has lost out on a $7m payday after a charter contract was cancelled. Crewman killed by line A Filipino seaman has died after being hit by a snapped mooring cable at Terneuzen in the Netherlands. Neu sheds mini-cape Germany's Neu Seeschiffahrt has sold off another capesize for demolition in Bangladesh. Rowan goes fourth US owner Rowan adds a fourth ultra-deepwater drillship at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Sale spurs Pac Basin Removal of its ro-ro headache breathed fresh life into the shares of Pacific Basin Shipping today. Axis orders China semi Axis Offshore, the J Lauritzen and HitecVision tie-up, has ordered its first semi-submersible accommodation vessel newbuilding. Ocean Atlas to sail The crew of a US heavy-lift vessel held in Venezuela over the presence of rifles on board could soon be free to leave. TDW buys a pair Tidewater has picked up a pair of offshore support vessels from Fratelli d'Amato. Cash boost for P+S Insolvent German shipyard group P+S Werften is to receive a cash injection of EUR 4m ($5.1m) to keep repairing vessels at Wolgast. Another boxship burns Firefighters have been tackling a blaze on a German containership after it caught fire off Mumbai, India. Seadrill eyes $1bn bond John Fredriksen-controlled Seadrill has said it will look to launch a $1bn five-year unsecured bond issue. Flaminia reaches Germany The fire damaged MSC Flaminia has finally made it to Germany arriving off the country on Sunday evening. Oil spill off Singapore Singapore has begun an oil spill clean-up operation after a handymax bulker and an LPG tanker collided off the city state.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
NIT League: Port strike would cause big supply chain disruption The large shippers organization said a survey of its members found they anticipate "significant disruptions in their supply chains in the event of work stoppages at East and Gulf coast ports." Numerex enters the supply chain Former U.S. soldier pleads guilty to export violations Ex-Im Bank: $2 billion financing for U.A.E. nuclear plant The transaction will finance the construction of the first nuclear power plant on the Arabian peninsula, which upon completion will number among the largest nuclear-generating facilities in the world. NYK/Hapag suspend calls at Costa Rica port The suspension at Puerto Caldera comes in the wake of a massive earthquake in Costa Rica last week that has caused congestion due to the partial closure of most of the port's berthing positions CMA CGM enjoys profitable 2Q The world's third largest liner carrier said Monday it had first-half operating profits of $104 million, aided by a $392 million operating profit in the second quarter. The line also saw large increases in revenue and volume. Rodick named CFO of UTi Ceres launches supply chain sustainability FAQ R.R. Donnelley expands with Express Postal buy APMT acquires stake in Russian company Schenker adds transparency to cargo tracking

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
Week starts with firm prices at Fujairah Stronger showing for bunker prices in the Middle East but Suez remains dry. MGO prices soften in north west Europe Prices lack clear direction in Europe. European Parliament to vote of sulphur limits Finnish industry still looking for ECA rules to be relaxed Make speed limits mandatory, say greens Slower speeds introduced during the slowdown should be made to stick. 'Fit for purpose' should be industry standard Blending is leading to more disputes over quality. Bunker prices fuel downbeat liner assessment High prices and softer freight rates combine to form gloomy outlook. Asian ports start week with gains in IFO prices Supplies 'tight' in Singapore. Spain seeks to regulate bunkering in Gibraltar waters Comments followed fishing dispute in Gibraltar waters. Philippine oil company gets approval to acquire tanker firm Acquisition will result in savings from financial and operational efficiencies. German firm introduces new engine with gas option Engine sets new standards in fuel efficiency, says MAN Diesel. Chinese supplier anticipates further legal actions Expects to face further litigations in relation to its CEO take-over bid. Trinidad bunkering 'holds potential' BIC CEO believes Trinidad a 'great opportunity' for bunkering. Bunker spill in Singapore collision Oil response team activated following collision between bulk carrier and LPG tanker on Sunday.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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