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BRIEFS

March 12, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic index up for 12th day, smaller vessels firm The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, ended the previous week on a high as it climbed for the 12th consecutive day, as higher rates for smaller vessels countered weakness in capesizes. Most top shipping banks stop lending to industry Thirteen of the world's 19 largest shipping banks stopped new lending to the industry amid an 'extreme' vessel surplus that's cut cash flows and led to vessel seizures, financier DVB Bank SE said.

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S&P downgrades CMA CGM debt to B- from B+ on deteriorating liquidity Asia-Europe rates level after big leap, then dip 1.7pc to US$1,388/TEU Emirates Shipping to hike US$400/TEU for Far East-Mideast trade April 1 Maersk extends improves Middle East, Indian Ocean and East African coverage Seaspan Corporation receives 13,100-TEU Cosco Excellence from Hyundai MOL launches Singapore-Burma SYX service to Yangon from March 17 US e-waste export ban violates WTO rules: Congressional Research Service Three bid to build 4.6 kilometre bridge on Atlantic side of Panama Canal U-Freight boosts HK fashion operations with fourth warehouse opening Lufthansa Cargo posts US$17 million loss despite 8.2pc revenue increase Air France-KLM February cargo off 5pc, hopes rest on renewed Atlanta link DHL offers two direct flights to Chengdu, Ho Chi Minh City from Hong Kong AirBridgeCargo first North Pole flight sparks fear of ozone depletion

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Braemar releases second edition of hull & machinery guide Caravel Logistics adroitly handles break-bulk shipment from Shanghai to Nashik CMA CGMs revenue up 4 pc in 2011 Tussle between IMO & EU on CO2 emissions continues MRPL plans to cut oil imports from Iran Cargo handling at Major Ports declines in April-Jan. General cargo handling on the rise at Ernakulam Wharf Vasan lays stone for Adani's East Quay-1 berth at Vizag Port NHAI agrees to six-lane remaining portion of NH-8A up to Kandla Port WDRA hopeful of getting govt nod for draft e-receipt norms Apeda to set up 3 export centres in Maharashtra Apparel exports likely to grow 14 pc in 2011-12 Exporters want interest subsidy scheme to continue Exports grow at a slow 4.3 pc in Feb. Forex reserves fall by $ 59 m Govt empowers Ministerial group to decide on Basmati exports RBI reduces CRR to infuse 48,000 cr. into system SEAI urges FM to hike import duty on edible oils Quick Take CEE welcomes Isotec in Singapore, Jakarta & Dakar Crane ship with 4,000-t hoisting capacity ordered by Scaldis from STX Offshore Metro rail cars to be moved from Spain to Dominican Republic Sarens going all out in heavy lift projects

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MARCH 9, 2012
Menlo Worldwide Logistics announces new leadership for North Asia Thomas Pan has been promoted to managing director, North Asia, for Menlo Worldwide Logistics (China) and Leong Choong Cheng has simultaneously been appointed deputy managing direct... Hong Kong Airlines to stop live dolphin shipments Hong Kong Airlines has agreed to stop transporting live dolphins on its cargo planes after coming under pressure from the public. The carrier has promised to make a donation to a c... Final approval for four lanes on national highway in northeast India The Indian Cabinet Committee on infrastructure has approved an investment proposal to widen a 132. 5 km long section of the national highway 200 between Chandikhole, Dubari and Ta... Jungheinrich adds to range of forklift trucks Germany's Jungheinrich Group, one of the world's three largest suppliers of industrial trucks, warehousing technology and materials flow technology, has launched new additions to i... Group Eurotunnel reports strong growth The Eurotunnel Group recorded strong growth in revenues to EUR 845 million (+16%) in 2011. Approximately 17.7 million t of freight passed through the Channel tunnel that year. Afte... Jet Aviation appoints new general manager for Singapore affiliate Jet Aviation recently selected Gary Dolski to be new vice-president and general manager of the company's MRO and FBO facility in Singapore. The post includes responsibility for the... New CEO of Svitzer Svitzer has named Robert Uggla as its new CEO with effect from 1 May. The company, which is represented in more than 100 ports worldwide, has some 4,500 employees and operates a fl... Canadian railways increase car loadings Canadian railways carried 25.8 million t of freight in December 2011, up 11.5% from December 2010. The gain was the result of increases in both domestic and international cargo loa... Budapest Airport: Turkish Cargo expanding further Turkish Cargo raised the number of its weekly flights to Budapest to two on 1 March. The subsidiary of Turkish Airlines sees significant potential in the Hungarian market and plans... Boeing celebrates 1,000th B777 The US plane maker Boeing celebrated the 1,000th B777 at a special event last week. The 1,000th B777 jetliner will be delivered to Dubai-based Emirates, the programme's largest cus... Volvo delivers 5% more trucks Volvo Trucks' deliveries for January 2012 rose by 5% to 6,822 trucks, compared with the year-earlier period. In total, deliveries in Europe amounted to 2,961 trucks in January, up ... Gefco extends partnership with Dacia The French transport service provider Gefco, a partner of Dacia since 2008, has set up a multi-modal logistics solution for the car manufacturer that combines rail and road transp... India plans investments in Indian ports India has revealed plans to build seven new ports costing some INR 7.6 billion by 2017. According to Rakesh Srivastrava, joint secretary of the ministry of shipping, two-thirds of ... MSC has biggest fleet of very large container vessels The Geneva (Switzerland)-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) operates by far the world's largest fleet of very large container vessels. The company recently put its 43rd con...

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MARCH 9, 2012
Reporting first quarter red ink, Carnival says Costa Concordia is Total Constructive Loss Ship fitter boot camp grads get job offers Carisbrooke Shipping opts for water lubricated bearings for eco-friendly newbuilds Swan Hellenic's Minerva makes first cruise following major upgrades at Lloyd Werft Standard & Poor's downgrades CMA CGM ratings Wilhelmsen pulls current Unitor BWTS design from market

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MARCH 9, 2012
Grand Alliance container ships heading to Port of Tacoma Rail freight traffic count slows during week OOCL celebrates opening of maritime academy in China Department of Commerce report finds US exports up during January Mitsui adding service calling Singapore/Yangon

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MARCH 9, 2012
Other box routes could follow Europe-Asia rate increase Container lines' customers are accepting of surcharges Japan one year on: energy changes benefit shipping Record LNG imports and crude oil consumption is on the rise, both boosting global vessel demand Size of new capesize ships set to explode Large capesize bulkers present a capacity challenge for ports Small choice of ports for big bulkers The list of ports that can handle large bulkers is short Rickmers eyes sale of older vessels Tramp owner denies three ships already sold, with 15 more going on market ND Overseas has global ambitions French trucking group expands worldwide ocean and airfreight forwarding presence Inttra sees 24% rise in its web-based service E-commerce ocean freight bookings provider records 22.4m container transactions Looking into the crystal ball Deutsche Post DHL examines five different scenarios of the world in 2050 Let there be transparency Clarity is crucial when it comes to investigating casualties Suezmax Atlantic rates stymied by reduced US oil imports Reduced delays in Turkish straits pressure Mediterranean rates Greek owners have marginal share in bond haircut Owners could lose "a few million here and there", but may also have indirect exposure through Greek banks, say financial sources Rich list shows rising offshore tycoons and demise of old shipping money Forbes names John Fredriksen and the Ofer brothers the world's wealthiest shipowners Ibero and Costa woes hurt Carnival's first-quarter bottom line Company issues weaker annual profits guidance, but Micky Arison seeks to focus on the future Hurtigruten steams ahead Norwegian cruise-ferry operator arranges $46m loan deal as passenger numbers rise Master pleads guilty to drink charges after ferry collision Polish national remanded in custody in Northern Ireland Prosecuting pirates War against piracy needs work on the ground DVB ready to repossess, says Lunde Yet conservative lending means few loans go wrong, bank insists Welcome voices Does the heightened discussion about shipping in China signal a government move? Torm sells MR tanker as restructuring looms Vessel sold at $15m loss to reduce company debt Richards Bay trade booms as India imports more coal More cargo but fewer miles for bulk ships US gasoline demand decline to lead to more product tanker triangulation Latin American boom drives US oil product exports Firearms restriction is big issue for training armed guards UK law in conflict with international code and could mean corners are cut, says director TBS joins queue of claimants suing Allied Maritime Latest Rule B filings centre on tweendeckers surrendered to RBS in December Capesize rates hover despite increased demand Oversupply of tonnage absorbs influx of Australian iron ore majors' inquiries HCI Capital faces €15m net loss KG house expected to report negative result as market heads for crash CMA CGM must boost liquidity says Standard & Poors Rating agency downgrades line and warns it to bolster cashflow or face another cut Faster route to cutting CO2 emissions Super-electro-magnetic propulsion should reduce shipping's CO2 imprint to zero China Shipping demands more government support Chairman seeks legal protection and higher tax credits Dockworker unions brace themselves as automation comes to LA Exclusive Lloyd's List interview: US west coast prepares for new era post-Panama Canal expansion K Line leases three capsizes to JFE Steel Newbuildings fix 15-year time-charter deals

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MARCH 9, 2012
Carnival vows to resuscitate Costa CARNIVAL execs underscored today that they will stand by their Costa brand despite its negative $500M swing in 2012 earnings Lunde plays down shipping consolidation DVB BANK'S shipping boss Dagfinn Lunde today played down predictions that the sector is heading for more consolidation TBS enters Allied fray TBS International, which is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy, has joined the queue of counterparties suing Greece's Allied Maritime Concordia rocks Carnival results CRUISE giant Carnival Corp today said it has swung to losses and faces significant fallout from the Costa Concordia tragedy Torm sells ship at loss DS TORM OF Denmark has agreed to sell the MR product tanker Torm Lana at a loss of $15M Collision captain pleads guilty to being drunk A CAPTAIN reportedly pleaded guilty today to being drunk when his general cargo ship collided with a ro-pax in Northern Ireland Auckland imposes private contractors at ports A BITTER port labour dispute today led to Auckland deciding unilaterally to contract out its box terminal stevedoring Could boxes return to 2010 level? ASIA/EUROPE box rates could hit 2010's exceptional levels this year if operators succeed in their next round of general rate increases, a shipping analyst predicted today Supramax rates rebound SUPRAMAX bulker rates are turning around across the board, with the Atlantic market improving Veolia hints it might unload stake in SNCM VEOLIA has indicated that it could be ready to sell its controlling stake in its Mediterranean ferry subsidiary SNCM to Corsican authorities for a symbolic price of €1 ($1.32) VLCC fixture surge boosts rates VLCC RATES turned around in the past two days, with charterers rushing to cover the last week of March and looking to early April

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MARCH 9, 2012
Inland Waterways User Fee on the Table The Obama administration is once again proposing a new user fee to pay for capital investments in the inland waterway... US Trade Deficit Hits Three-Year High at $52.6 Billion The U.S. trade deficit rose to a three-year high of $52.6 billion in January as a 2.1 percent jump in... Trucking Hiring Rose 3.7 Percent in February The trucking industry increased hiring 3.7 percent year-over-year in February, a slower pace than in January, according to the Bureau... Maersk Announces Mideast-South Africa Service Maersk Line will launch MISA, a liner service linking key ports in the Middle East and South Africa. The... YRC Worldwide Sells Stake in Chinese Freight Hauler YRC Worldwide sold its stake in Chinese trucking operator Shanghai Jiayu Logistics as it pares its business back to its... Senate Weeds Through Transport Bill Amendments The Senate on Thursday worked through seven of 30 amendments to its two-year $109 billion transportation bill, including two of... New 13,000-TEU Ship Delivered to Seaspan Owner-charterer Seaspan Corp. has taken delivery of the fifth in a series of container ships with capacities of 13,100 20-foot... Trans-Pacific Air Cargo Rates Rise on Increased Demand Trans-Pacific air cargo demand is surging, driven by the launch of new high-tech products such as Apple's iPad 3. ... Taiwan-China Ro-Ro Service Sets Sail The first roll-on, roll-off service between Taiwan and mainland China is now operating, signalling further liberalization of transport across the... TNT, Emirates SkyCargo Sign Space Agreement A new deal between TNT and Emirates SkyCargo will boost capacity on air cargo routes from Asia to Europe and... Judge Puts Bridge Project in Hands of Michigan DOT A Wayne County judge in Detroit on Thursday ordered the Michigan Department of Transportation to take over and complete a... Standard & Poor's Downgrades CMA CGM on Liquidity Concerns Standard & Poor's downgraded CMA CGM's debt to B- from B+, citing concerns over the French ocean carrier's liquidity position... A Tenuous Balance The mood among maritime industry executives gathered in Long Beach last week for the 12th annual Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference was... ILA @ #TPM2012 If the Twitter-sphere at last week's Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference made noises, it would have sounded like popcorn on a stove,... Crowd Pleaser Maybe it was the Southern California setting, but Harold Daggett's performance at last week's Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference left me thinking:... CMA CGM Raises Rates Again on India-Europe Service CMA CGM imposed a general rate increase on westbound cargo moving on its Epic service from India to North Europe... Grand Alliance to Shift From Seattle to Tacoma The game of musical chairs in the Pacific Northwest will continue this summer when Grand Alliance carriers NYK Line, Hapag-Lloyd...

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MARCH 9, 2012
Marguisa starts new Antwerp/Equatorial Guinea service Madrid-based Marguisa Shipping Company has complimented its existing container and ro-ro services between Europe and West Africa by starting a new link, principally ... Eurozone 'in mild recession' With the Greek bail-out deal taking the contagion heat off the eurozone for now, attention is turning to how some of the weaker single currency states can still ... DP-DHL improves profitability The world's largest logistics agent Deutsche Post-DHL improved its profitability in 2011. Its revenue increased by 2.8%, up to EUR52,829 (USD68,414) million, out ... Four idled VLCS units in latest mothballed boxship report Latest data from Alphaliner on idled boxship tonnage identifies 4 x 10,000TEU plus ships that are awaiting re-deployment, and eight post-panamax 8,000TEU ... Fitch remains firm on DP World The London-based credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings has assigned a generally stable rating on DP World's debt, maintaining its BBB scores on the group's long-term ... HMM targets Latin America; advocates move away from 'wild oscillating' rates The transatlantic and US-South/Central America trades have been targeted as growth areas by Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), its North America VP David Arsenault ... Safmarine's optimism Moves by shippers/consignees to rationalise their service vendors, plus an increase in import traffic, have been singled out by Barbara van Rensburg, Safmarine's ... ICG set for another 'challenging year' as profits tumble Dublin, Ireland-headquartered, Irish Continental Group [ICG], said it faced a challenging year after posting pre-tax profits down 30% in 2011 to EUR28.2 (USD37.3) ...

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MARCH 9, 2012
TBS enters Allied showdown Bankrupt tweendecker owner joins fierce race to freeze embattled Greek operator's Illinois assets as claims swell. Carnival makes losing start US cruiseship giant's first quarter result turns red as it books charges for Costa Concordia and Spanish operation Iberos. Ezra moves for funds Singapore-listed owners opts for a share placement to back subsea growth. Concordia stuck for a year Costa Cruises says wreck removal could take up to 12 months as it evaluates short-list of salvors. SCI ditches two more State-owned shipowner offloads older handymax and chemical carrier. DVB devours comfort crumbs Dagfinn Lunde says bank has no fear about taking control of vessels as he backs all new ships to find funding. Two more sold by Torm Danish owner follows up Torm Lana sale with deals for MR sisterships to Minerva Marine and Chinese interests. Prabhu Daya seafarer arrested Police accuse first and second mate of Tolani Shipping-owned vessel allegedly involved in fatal collision near India. Solvtrans goes Spanish Oslo-listed fish carrier owner places a NOK 240m order at Astilleros Zamakona. He should have gone to Specsavers Why Captain Schettino wishes he had a spare pair of glasses, and why shipping masochists shouldn't beat themselves up. Tacoma beats out Seattle Grand Alliance said to have opted for Tacoma over Seattle as its port-of-call in the US northwest.

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MARCH 9, 2012
Australia's trains get communications revamp Radiant acquires Isla International CBP's West Coast trade symposium set for May ASDI goes West New RCL/MOL Yangon-Singapore feeder Delmas ends Med-Africa Maltex loop Accellos' 3PL suite for Microsoft Dynamics IAG integrates BA, Iberia cargo units MOL to publish key performance indicators STX upgrades Korea-Straits KMS loop

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MARCH 9, 2012
Bunker prices uncertain as week ends Oil ended at its highest level this week. Industry executives forecast 'mixed year' in 2012 With higher bunker fuel prices, it now costs carriers approximately $2,500 to ship a forty foot container from Asia to the West Coast. Carisbrooke Shipping looks for ways to reduce all ship pollution Choosing Thordon Bearings lubricated propeller shaft bearings due to 'no risk' of pollution. US Navy vessel makes use of alternative fuel blend Trip made use of 25,000 gallons of a 50/50 algae-derived, hydro-processed algal oil and petroleum F-76 blend. Which way will the EU Sulphur Directive go? Distillate prices rally in Southern Europe Low sulphur avails in Hamburg a bit tight, player tells Bunkerworld. Prices fall in the Middle East Player in Suez reports product available only from mid March. Backward step for global sulphur limit compliance Latest data from DNVPS indicate improvements in some ports but larger share of samples testing above 3.50% sulphur elsewhere. Sulphur regulations putting thousands of UK seafaring jobs 'in jeopardy' Maritime UK responds to Transport Committee report with call for low sulphur fuel availability studies prior to 2015. Week ends with IFO prices down, distillates up at Asian hubs Supplies of bunker fuels fine at major ports in Asia, say regional traders. Buckeye highlights risks in firm's BORCO operations BORCO vulnerable due to limited customer base, political risks and potential structural issues. Car carrier with hybrid electric power supply technology launched Vessel able to realise 'zero' emissions in harbor, says Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. EU directive must not go further than MARPOL Annex VI, say UK MPs But MPs also say operators 'could have been more proactive' as tighter emissions limits have been under discussion for many years. NYK expands broadband system to help reduce CO2 emissions Move part of company's goal of reducing fuel consumption by 10% over five years.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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