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September 12, 2012

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NYK liner trade slides 250pc to post annual loss of US$571 million OOCL to levy US$600/TEU labour strife surcharge at US ports October 1 CMA CGM back in black in second quarter, expects profit for full year Strike or no strike, Port Tracker bullish on Christmas volumes this year Singapore vessel traffic remains unaffected as oil spill clean up continues Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay welcomes OOCL Philippines Feeder 2 service Ex-Vinalines chairman arrested for criminal mismanagement by Interpol Fujian customs seven-month trade seaport throughput volume up 12.35pc Dachser opens new office in Nanjing to serve lower Yangtze River Delta Hunan's Chenglingji harbour partners with Taiwan's Port of Keelung APM Terminals enters St Petersburg partnership with Russia's N-Trans Famous Pacific Shipping in Shenzhen relocates to 30pc larger premises APL Logistics, Con-way Freight add Jakarta to guaranteed freight services Optimarin urges owners to get ahead of regulatory curve on ballast water SIA initiates plan to hook up flights to Internet, mobile data connectivity Air China to launch more international flights to cope with downturn Air France-KLM reports 7.8pc August cargo drop on weaker Asian volumes

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
CMA CGM reports significant profitability rebound in Q2 NYK issues 2012 annual report Aquaculture products shipments surge 54 pc in FY12 Campco calls for curbs on arecanut imports thru Nepal, Bangladesh Pak's move to free imports a shot in arm for Indian paper mills GMB acknowledged as Maritime Board of the Year at MALA 2012 JNPT bags two awards at MALA 2012 A brief note on the Authority for Advance Rulings (Central Excise, Customs & Service Tax), New Delhi Commerce Ministry wants auto sector to tap African markets Steel sector against ore export duty cut

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
FDE acquires Vialtis Sarl FDE, a southern France-based provider of services to fleet operators, has acquired Vialtis, a provider of financial services, particularly for international road haulage customers.... Electric and electronic damage most frequent cause of breakdowns ADAC TruckService's recently published HGV breakdown statistics reveal that most truck breakdowns (31.8%, up by 3.6%) were caused by faulty electric systems in the first half of th... Petrolesport St Petersburg orders three new Liebherr container gantry cranes Petrolesport in St Petersburg (Russia), has placed an order with Liebherr for the delivery of three panamax ship to shore cranes. The new equipment will have a lifting capacity of ... Russian Railways: preparing to take over Gefco? Russia's state railway RZD plans to acquire Peugeot-Citroën's automotive logistics subsidiary, Gefco, according to reports in different Russian newspapers. It is thought that RZD i... Supervisory board of Luka Koper dismisses management board president The supervisory board (SB) of Luka Koper (Slovenia) dismissed Gregor Veselko, the president of the port's management board, for no-fault reasons on 7 September. The SB then appoint... BNSF expands Bakken oil transport capacity to one million barrels per day The US rail transport provider Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway (BNSF) has increased capacity this year to enable the it to haul one million barrels of oil per day out of t... ILA opens at new location The ILA Berlin Air Show 2012 opens today (11 September) and will close on 16 September. Europe's third most important aviation show, which is featuring the Republic of Poland as it... Air India took delivery of its first B787 The US aerospace giant Boeing and Air India celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B787 Dreamliner on 6 September. Together with the Indian government, the fifth operator o... Air Charter Service in Husum Air Charter Service (ACS), a leading provider of freight and passenger charter flights, is exhibiting at the Husum WindEnergy2012 trade fair, which is due to open next week. As an ... New president and CEO of Rickmers Americas The Rickmers Group has appointed Robert Sappio as president and CEO of Rickmers Americas. He will be responsible for Rickmers-Linie (America), as well as for the Maersk-Rickmers U... Rudolph Logistik opens new logistics centre in Hessen The German logistics group Rudolph Logistik recently phased in a new multi-user centre in Lorsch in the state of Hessen (Germany). The logistics service provider is using the 10,80... C.H. Robinson to acquire Apreo Logistics The logistics service provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has agreed to acquire Apreo Logistics (Apreo), a freight forwarder based in Warsaw (Poland). Founded in June 2007, Apreo prov... DB Schenker Logistics expands capacity in Stockholm The DB Schenker location in Arlandastad, near Stockholm (Sweden), is expanding to 63,000 sqm of hall space. The Schenker Logistics AB facility opened its doors for the first time i... Reshuffle at SNCF Geodis Geodis Wilson has appointed Olivier Storch as sales director for the Asia-Pacific region. He joined the French SNCF group in 2006 and was vice-president finance and director of SNC...

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Study eyes industrial sites in Portland metropolitan area OOCL plans surcharge to cover work stoppage costs General Dynamics NASSCO finishes MLP structural assembly Commerce Department report finds goods and services exports down in July AAPA Security Committee member speaks before House subcommittee

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Mediterranean aframax market heading towards W75 Charters break through W80 floor US shippers switching ports to avoid strike threat West coast benefits as retailers fret over docks dispute hitting east and Gulf coast Ocean Rig lines up $112m Irish deal Letter of intent underpins DryShips subsidiary's confidence for 2013 German owners risk being left behind Older ship types and designs are not competitive any more, Ship Finance Forum is told Damco moves headquarters to The Hague AP Moller-Maersk logistics arm positions itself to serve the heart of Europe US appeal court upholds complaint against Carnival Virgin Islands shooting case hears that shipowner owes 'duty of reasonable care' Increase in West Africa pirate attacks hits cargo market Lack of international support leaves insurers vulnerable Innovated in China Trends in manufacturing will alter trade patterns Forecast hints at weakening Asia-Europe rates Recovery could return in late 2013, says CFDA Arcadia eyes energy-efficient newbuildings Product tankers could be next as group seeks to cut fuel consumption Shipping salaries are flat but job market proves resilient But employers are more demanding, says recruitment firm CSAV eyes 9,000 teu newbuildings Carrier ponders order for 10 units and options for a further 10 - but can it find the finance? Rowan takes up option for ultra-deepwater drillship Hyundai Heavy Industries order adds fourth vessel to fleet Opec expects demand for its oil to fall next year China's imports drop as growth rates slow MarAd scraps double-hull study Cooler heads thought to have prevailed in debate Brussels made 'errors' ruling that SNCM did not receive state aid Luxembourg court upholds complaint by rival Corsica Ferries France Brussels dashes shipowners' SOx hopes Parliament over-rules shipowners' five-year campaign to soften emission rules Tankers hit by fall in cargo volumes to US Opec data shows crude imports into US have dropped 3.6% year on year CSSC launches bond sale earlier than planned Shipbuilder goes to market this month due to 'capital needs and market conditions' Ocean Atlas detention highlights need to regulate PMSCs Should Nexus have deployed an armoury rather than stow weapons on board? To Russia with doubt APM Terminals will hopefully have heard all of the Russian business horror stories prior to its decision to take a 37.5% stake in Global Ports Major Chinese ports post dismal August results Shanghai, Ningbo and Shenzhen report declines or slower growth in cargo throughput and box volumes VLCC buying spree pushes prices up Talk of up to five VLCC sales Growing iron ore derivatives market means volatile future for dry bulk Swaps and options trading expected to triple this year Interlude in Venezuela The Ocean Atlas incident shows the importance of complying with weapons paperwork in all jurisdictions Quanchai seeks deal on deposit with Rongsheng after failed buyout Shanghai-listed enginemaker seeks to comfort investors

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Knightsbridge sells tanker pair NASDAQ-listed Knightsbridge Tankers today confirmed the sale of two VLCCs, including one that went to a new buyer after the first deal fell through SNCM to appeal aid court ruling FRENCH Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM will appeal against a European Union Court of Justice decision invalidating the European Commission's approval of financial aid it received from the French government prior to 2006 EC stays mum over raids THE European Commission told Fairplay today that it was not ready to give further information about its raids on the offices of a number of EU car carrier operators last week until it had completed its investigation Maersk fires up Wilhelmshaven THE new deepsea JadeWeserPort in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, has landed its first handling contracts from Maersk Line Privalov pleads guilty in SCF case THE second day of Yury Privalov's trial in Moscow for embezzling funds from Sovcomflot (SCF) ended Monday evening without a ruling from Judge Natalia Morozova 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 Globus axes dividend NASDAQ-listed Globus Maritime today reported a swing to losses and a decision to not pay a dividend for its latest quarter

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
MSC Flaminia Docks at Wilhelmshaven The damaged container ship MSC Flaminia docked in Wilhelmshaven, Germany, seven weeks after an explosion and fire killed two crewmembers... Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers, ILWU in Negotiations for New Contract With a Sept. 30 deadline looming, Pacific Northwest grain handlers and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union are negotiating a... Grimaldi Unit Buys 6 Ro-Ro Vessels from Pacific Basin Italian short-sea shipping company Atlantica di Navigazione has purchased six roll-on, roll-off vessels from Hong Kong-based bulk carrier operator Pacific... Cargo Declines at Lufthansa, Air France-KLM Lufthansa Cargo carried 8 percent less freight in August than a year ago as it reduced capacity in a bid... Marad Cancels Double-Hull Study The Maritime Administration said its recently announced study of the effects of the Oil Pollution Act of 1990's requirement for... Damco to Relocate Headquarters to The Hague Global freight forwarder and logistics provider Damco plans to move its headquarters from Copenhagen to The Hague, Netherlands, by the... APL, Con-way Expand OceanGuaranteed Service From Asia APL Logistics and Con-way Freight are rapidly expanding their OceanGuaranteed service for less-than-containerload cargo from Asia. The companies in... ANA, JAL International Cargo Volumes Up in July Japan's All Nippon Airways Co. said that its international cargo volume grew for the sixth consecutive month in July on...

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Another boxship fire With the cause of the July mid-Atlantic explosion on the MSC Flaminia still to be determined, yet another boxship was badly damaged at the weekend by an onboard ... Maersk Line appoints new cfo Maersk Line has appointed Soren Strom as chief financial officer from November 1. Until then Jakob Stausholm, Chief Strategy, Finance and Transformation Officer ... CMA CGM further clarifies financial turnaround As shown in the table, CMA CGM's remarkable financial turnaround in Q2 12 compared to other lines was not simply due to market circumstances. Its cargo only increased ... Carriers warn of surcharges as ILA/USMX talks go to the wire Ocean carriers serving US east coast and Gulf ports are readying for the introduction of port congestion surcharges effective October 1. Surcharges are threatened ... China's imports plunge In a speech last Sunday, the Chinese president, Hu Jintao, promised the continuation of a 'proactive fiscal policy' in order to tackle the impact of worsening economic ... Charleston: 'laser-focused' on new business That was the message from the president and ceo of the South Carolina Ports Authority [SCPA], Jim Newsome, on the Port of Charleston's [PoC] commitment to drive ... CMA CGM on the road to recovery CMA CGM outperformed most of the ocean carrier market in Q2 12, and estimates that it could even end the year in profit. Compared to the loss-making previous quarter

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
TOO turns to Wall Street Teekay Offshore Partners has launched a follow-on equity offering in a bid to raise cash for the $540m acquisition of an FPSO from parent Teekay Corp. Top Ships torches critics For some it may have appeared like Top Ships was knocking on death's door when it reported an annual loss $189m earlier this year but looks can be deceiving. ORIG lands LOI Ocean Rig has secured a six-month contract for one of its semi-submersible drilling rigs. Super profit to stay Shipowners will see their offshore drilling interests produce hefty profits for at least the next four years, Nordea says. Chu Kong slips Hong Kong's Chu Kong Shipping has posted a fall in first-half profit, but container volumes are on the up. DVB dispels dry myths A tunnel of despair trapping the dry-bulk market will take longer to escape than many commentators fear, DVB warns. VLCCF sells sisters Knightsbridge Tankers has confirmed the sale of a pair of VLCC sisterships, although one of them almost didn't happened. Shreyas adds sixth India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has met its expansion target by agreeing another containership purchase. Maersk names new CFO Clipper's Soren Strom will be Maersk Line's new chief financial officer (CFO). Igal Dafni "lied" CMA CGM would probably not have hired former Zim man Igal Dafni if it had known about his links to South-east Asian cargo agents, a Hong Kong court has heard. Wood chip four chopped Mitsui OSK Lines has collected over $15m from the scrapping of four woodchip carriers, it is claimed. Thumbs up for Ezra plan Ezra Holdings' decision to spin-off affiliate Triyards has met with approval by OCBC Research. Henghou offloads resales Chinese owner Ningbo Henghou Industries has reportedly sold a pair of new panamaxes for a combined $48m. Older VLs in vogue Lack of loans behind a surge of interest in late 1990s built tankers, says Clarksons. Victoria lacks vroom A Cunard cruiseship is crawling home to the UK after suffering mechanical failure off Portugal. How to handle a crisis John Fredriksen has always fought off any thoughts of retirement despite amassing an impressive fortune during a 50-year shipping and business career. SapuraAcergy nabs GoM job SapuraAcergy has won a charter contract for its derrick pipelay vessel in the Gulf of Mexico. Interpol hunts owner Indian police have sought Interpol's assistance to arrest the owner of the Singapore-controlled bulker Black Rose that sank off Paradip in 2009. Giants no worry for SITC An influx of larger boxships into the intra-Asia trade will not stand in the way of SITC International Holdings' strong financial performance, its CEO says. CSSC plots bond sale China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) has announced plans for another huge fundraiser. Precious cashes quartet Precious Shipping has run out of patience on a series bulkers at India's ABG Shipyard which have been beset by delays. First feeling feebler Taiwan's First Steamship has posted a weaker result for the first half as costs rose. Box blast blamed The fire that gutted a section of the Amsterdam Bridge in India on Sunday was probably caused by an explosion in a container. Seadrill prices notes John Fredriksen-controlled Seadrill has set a coupon of 5.625% for its planned $1bn bond issue, the company said late Monday. Spill cleanup continues Singapore authorities say efforts to clean up an oil spill following a collision between two ships on Sunday continues. Transocean eyes quartet Transocean says it is in discussions with an unnamed oil major to order up to four deepwater drillships in a deal worth $3bn. Transocean offloads rigs Transocean has sold thirty-eight shallow water drilling rigs to a private-equity led buyer in a deal worth just over $1bn. GMS poaches broker Compass Maritime Services of the US is on the lookout for fresh talent after losing one of its sale-and-purchase brokers to veteran cash buyer GMS. Globus falls short Globus Maritime reported a second-quarter loss Monday on the back of plummeting freight rates and a write down related to an ongoing charter dispute with Allied Maritime.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Explosion aboard 'K' Line vessel near Indian port Data2Logistics focuses on freight details Rules govern when strike surcharges can be applied Shippers should carefully read surcharge notices issued by container lines in the past two weeks in response to a potential longshoremen's strike and port closure on the East and Gulf coasts to understand them, an FMC official said. Demand Management brings S&OP on common platform Maersk to assess sizable inland haulage fee The carrier will raise rates to $900 per 20-foot container and $1,000 per 40-foot container on its U.S. inland-haulage import (IHI) services applicable from Los Angeles and Long Beach on Oct. 7. ILA strike threat aids August U.S. inbound volumes Import cargo volume at major U.S. retail container ports is expected to increase 8.5 percent in September compared with the same month last year, with strong increases expected into the holiday season. Damco to move headquarters to The Hague Strom named new Maersk Line CFO Venezuela drops charges against U.S. ship, crew MercuryGate links to Internet Truckstop T. Parker Host names new COO Washington Notebook: Russia PNTR bill has chance to pass this month Report: 1H FCPA actions in line with 2011 Law firm Veneble said the number of Foreign Corrupt Practices Act enforcement actions by the Justice Department and SEC in the first half of 2012 stayed flat compared to levels in the first half of 2011.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2012
Mobile LNG marine fuel tank launched After filling the container at an LNG terminal, the containers can be transported to each required destination by sea, rail and/or road. Bunker prices continue to firm in Fujairah Suez prices remained flat while in South Africa, they edged upwards. Prices remains stable in Rotterdam But 380 cst material at Hamburg jumps $10 a tonne. OPEC sees weaker demand ahead China's role seen as 'critical'. Dry bulk sector in 'tunnel of despair' Vessel scrapping must be stepped up, says bank. MARAD cancels double hull study Study was unexpected given that double hulls are industry norm. Traders: Concern over refinery restart 'No news' on when cargo loadings will resume. EU signs up to global SOx limit 0.5% sulphur in marine fuels to come in for 2020. Air-lubrication: Key task is to apply technology to larger ships Current systems work best on shallow draft vessels. IFO prices continue to climb at Asian port hubs Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday. Public/private funding call for Trinidad bunker market Ex-minister makes case to keep bunkering a local affair. Chimbusco sees 78% decline in profit Total debt increased by about 30% during the first half of 2012. Bimco: Wind turbines can enhance vessel efficiency Shipowners could achieve 'perceptible reduction' on fuel consumption and generator load, says firm. Suppliers exit Singapore physical bunker market Ocean Energy and Bakri Trading no longer hold licence to supply bunkers at the port. Finnish tech firm chosen as finalist for cleantech award Award showcases clean technology's 'rising stars'. Bunker spill cleanup continues in Singapore Following collision between two foreign-registered vessels on Sunday.

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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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