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BRIEFS

January 13, 2012

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*Shipping News* Asia shipping expected to ride out stormy downturn The ongoing shipping downturn may mean more consolidation among shipping companies, but Asia will emerge from the ongoing shipping downturn as the new shipping nexus of the world, said key leaders of Singapore's maritime industry yesterday. Singapore 2011 box traffic hits new record Singapore's ports handled an estimated 29.94 million twenty-foot containers in 2011, breaking the previous record set in 2008 by over 21,000 boxes. This advance estimate of the 2011 throughput was a 5.3 per cent increase from the year before, which registered 28.4 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). 15 more maritime firms to go green A new crop of 15 major maritime sector companies yesterday signalled their commitment to clean and green shipping practices under the Singapore Green Pledge initiative.

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Moody's downgrades Wan Hai's credit outlook to negative from stable Safmarine appoints Grant Daly to replace Tomas Dyrbye as chief executive Senior US admiral sees risk of China limiting access to South China Sea Anhui provincial port capacity to increase to 500 million tonnes by 2015 Logwin expands in south China with new Guangdong sales office in Foshan WSC elects NOL's new CEO, Ng, to head up Council after Widdows departs DP World fails to develop Aden Port in Yemen as agreed Forwarders need strong carrier relationships, warns leading forwarder FedEx expands Hong Kong airport floor space 37pc to 4,695 square metres Qantas to add 14 aircraft, including planes from Airbus, Embraer, Fokker AA Cargo tops air freight volume ranking at New York's JFK airport

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Allcargo Logistics, Chennai handles record LCL export consol boxes in 2011 Frontline concludes restructuring; splits company into two Sanjoy Das of Pole Star Logistics wins individual golf title in Chennai Dahej port commissions second jetty Global airfreight shrinks 3.1 pc towards end-2011 Corporate India raises $ 1.6 bn through ECBs in Nov. Govt cuts onion export price to $ 150/t Moodys upgrades Indias foreign currency deposit PE firms pumped in $ 10.11 bn last year: Report Sections of industry feel let down by move to extend export credit Sensitive items' imports climb 42 pc in April-Oct. 2011 A 12-step guide to managing your money in 2012 Govt prepares for oil supply hit Oil prices to soar 50 pc if Iran goes ahead with Strait of Hormuz blockade Rupa Bhaty's 'Ruhaniyat' exhibition a success

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JANUARY 12, 2012
Globe Air Cargo awarded Vietnam Airlines UK contract Vietnam Airlines has chosen Globe Air Cargo as its general sales agent for a new route between London Gatwick, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The airline operates four Boeing B777 fli... Temporary Egyptair capacity reduction to New York Egyptair is reducing frequencies between Cairo and New York JFK from daily to five times a week until April, deploying Boeing B777-300ER aircraft on the route. Contargo transferring activities to Frankfurt The container terminal operator Contargo Aschaffenburg, which previously operated from the inland port of Aschaffenburg on the river Main, is transferring its activities to Frankf... Euro 0 vehicles banned from parts of Styria Trucks and trailers in the emission class Euro 0 (vehicles older than 20 years) will be banned from 33 communities in the Austrian state of Styria from 1 March. The required Austr... Norfolk Southern expanding Harrisburg intermodal operations Norfolk Southern, a top US transport company, is moving forward with plans to expand operations at its Rutherford intermodal facility near Harrisburg PA, after the USA's transport... Bulgaria and Turkey sign road transport treaty Bulgaria and Turkey have entered into a new road transport treaty which is based on a framework set by the European conference of transport ministers and aims to enhance road haul... FAA in controversy over lithium battery air carriage safety study The executive director of the Rechargeable Battery Association of the USA, George A. Kerchner, said recently said that an FAA study of the potential risks posed by transporting lit... Port of Montreal does exceedingly well in 2011 Preliminary data shows that the port of Montreal's total volume of cargo handled in all traffic is expected to increase by more than 9%, according to Sylvie Vachon, the president a... Gratifying throughput for Dunkirk in 2011 2010 was difficult for the port of Dunkirk, and 2011 excellent, according to Stéphane Raison, the hub's head. The port registered growing throughput for almost all types of goods ... Ceva signs agreement with La Scuola The SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a five-year contract with La Scuola, an Italian school books publisher. Ceva will manage warehousing activities for materials and books... GAC Group expanding in Nordic countries The GAC Group has expanded its Nordic ship and liner agency and project logistics network with the acquisition of the shipping subsidiaries of the Lehmann Nordic Group. The acquis... Grant Daly named Safmarine CEO from February Safmarine has appointed Grant Daly as its new CEO with effect from 1 February. South African-born Daly, currently the head of Safmarine's multipurpose vessel unit, joined Safmarin... New head for Quehenberger Romania Cristian Albu has been named as the new head of Quehenberger Logistics in Romania. Albu, who has 15 years of forwarding and logistics experience, was last in charge of developing ... Rieck Logistik expanding Berlin-based Rieck Logistik is now the majority shareholder in the Rostock-based freight forwarder Homtrans Service. Rieck originally took a 35% stake four years ago. The Rieck gro...

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JANUARY 12, 2012
Dubai based unit to manage class docking of all Bourbon vessels Liberty ship Jeremiah O'Brien set for major preservation work Chinese Ropax ferry to have MAN Diesel & Turbo propulsion package Rolls-Royce to deliver engines, propulsion systems for LNG-fueled tugs Ezra kicks off 2012 with $120 million of new orders

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JANUARY 12, 2012
Port Tracker report predicts box moves to be static in January BTS freight transport index climbs during month of November Coast Guard medevacs sailor from USS RONALD REAGAN Horizon Lines completes debt-to-equity conversion AAR releases 2011 edition of railroad facts publication

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JANUARY 12, 2012
Explosions force Maersk to check whole reefer fleet Experts point finger at counterfeit refrigerant Reefer owners need standardised testing Progress has stalled, says TT Club Opportunity knocks for quality operators People don't want their reefer boxes blown up so they are going to turn to people that know how to run them, says GE Seaco's Andrew Evans Drewry forecasts freight rate rally in late 2012 But outlook is bleak for box lines in the short term Keep cool over LNG shipping in Arctic Shipping LNG from Norway to Japan via the Arctic Northern Sea Route may not be the hoped-for time saver Angolan activity rattles oil services supply chain Effects felt beyond rigs and offshore support vessels Namibia plans to scrap licensing and switch to bid rounds Recent estimates put offshore reserves at 11bn barrels,rivalling the estimated 13bn barrels offshore Angola Angola's pre-salt formations may yield Brazil-scale riches Geological charts suggests that features similar to the super-giant Brazilian discoveries also exist in West Africa Is shipping's glass half full or half empty? Prospects for shipping and the economy are tied to the environment and wider social change Demise of SeaFrance can give ferries industry a fresh start The time is therefore right for a proper debate in the UK about what is needed from ferry services Maersk to inspect all reefer boxes World's largest operator of refrigerated containers instigates an inspection of its entire fleet of containers following the explosions that killed three people last year Costamare keeps payout steady Greek containership owner says aim remains to increase dividend over time Chinese banks slow to process loans Delays of up to nine months are common Lines make plans as protests keep Nigerian ports shut No sign of end to nationwide strikes Product tankers wary as US gasoline use set to fall further More fuel efficient cars and fewer drivers cut consumption and imports Stena ponders five LNG ship order Possible $1.2bn investment in tonnage after talks with Russian charterers Alma Maritime charters out suezmax for one year at $16,000 per day Greek owner reported to have accepted price that is half the level of previous Sanko deals Repairs carried out on Vale Beijing Still no date for towing to repair yard Vinashin debt woes hit London insurance market Hard-up shipowners forced to reschedule McQuilling acquires Singapore-based bulk carrier brokers New dry cargo business adds to group's offerings in Asia Vale declares force majeure on Brazil contracts Heavy rains and mudslides disrupt 2m tonnes of iron-ore exports Polar opposites Russia must compromise for countries to agree a polar shipping code Navios Acquisition inks charters for five upcoming MR2 newbuildings Deals enable owner to 'patiently await' market upturn, says Angeliki Frangou Global supramax charter rates hit lowest level in three years Daily rates out of US Gulf fall $4,000 in two days All change at Maersk Why Eivind Kolding chose to quit continues to preoccupy the container shipping world

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JANUARY 12, 2012
Koreans reportedly mulling joint bid for GTT KOREAN shipbuilders are reportedly preparing a joint €1Bn ($1.27Bn) bid to take over French gas carrier design specialist Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT) Warship squeezes out pirate mother ship PIRATES on the hijacked Greek-owned chemical tanker Liquid Velvet were forced by a UK warship's crew to abandon attacks on cargo ships in the Gulf of Aden Navios fixes growing fleet ANGELIKI Frangou's tanker unit Navios Acquisition today confirmed steady progress in placing its newbuildings on long-term charters Liners box up rate war THE LINER rate war that enlivened last year is likely to wane in 2012, a key box sector analyst predicted today Seaspan's buyback is oversubscribed GERRY Wang-led Seaspan today confirmed that its tender to buy back shares enticed more than twice as many sellers as stock on offer Oz investigates sinking INVESTIGATIONS have begun into the how the cargo ship Tycoon sank this week at Christmas Island, a territory of Australia in the Indian Ocean Vale force majeure affects Capesize sector STORMS in Brazil have caused Vale to declare force majeure on several of its iron ore sales contracts, from today Lloyd Fonds settles claim LISTED Hamburg KG house Lloyd Fonds today announced that it had settled its debts with German shipping banks VLCC rates seen slipping FIXTURE rates for VLCCs over the rest of January are softening and could be lower than in December, brokers told Fairplay today Brokers exploit Heidi CHARTERERS are exploiting concern about Cyclone Heidi to push down rates for bulker shipments from Australia, brokers told Fairplay today

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JANUARY 12, 2012
Pacific Alaska Freightways Buys Forwarder Pacific Alaska Freightways, a trucking and intermodal operator with headquarters in Fife, Wash., acquired Seattle-based Southern Alaska Forwarding. The... Chamber's Donohue Pushes Six-Year Transport Plan U.S. Chamber of Commerce President Thomas J. Donohue said on Thursday Congress should pass a long-term surface transportation bill that... Asia-Europe Rail Operators Expect Boom Rail services linking Asia and Europe are set to boom as shippers take advantage of an operation that is faster than... Weiss Rohlig Acquires Japanese Logistics Firm Weiss Rohlig said the recent acquisition of Japan's JHB Express will benefit the joint venture's U.S. customers and tap... Port Tracker Expects US Imports to Rise in Spring Import volume through major U.S. container ports should be nearly flat in January before rising this spring, the National Retail... Strike Closes Nigerian Ports, Stalls Maersk Service National strikes have shutdown Nigeria's ports, forcing Maersk Line ships to wait until the protests over the cancellation of popular... Regulation Alert! A year after President Obama signed the Food Safety Modernization Act into law, the Food and Drug Administration says it... ILA's Opening Shot An International Longshoremen's Association demonstration outside a New Jersey container terminal may be a hint of things to come as... Staying Afloat Ocean carriers are at a turning point. The financial results paint a picture of an economically troubled industry that has... US Manufactuers Expect Modest Growth in First Half U.S. manufacturing is expected to continue growing but at a more moderate pace during the first half of 2012, according... Ambassador Bridge Owner Moroun Jailed Billionaire trucking executive Manuel "Matty" Moroun, owner of the Ambassador Bridge, was thrown into jail Thursday for failing to obey... US Retail Sales Growth Slowed in December U.S. retail sales grew in December at their slowest pace in seven months but finished 2011 with a year-over-year rise... FDA to Freeze Orange Juice Import Supply Chain The Food and Drug Administration is freezing orange juice imports at U.S. ports while it tests shipments for the presence... Seaspan Says Buyback Offer Oversubscribed Seaspan said its offer to buy back up to $169.5 million of its stock has been oversubscribed and that it... Ocean Shipping May Face 'Deepwater Horizon' Test Container shipping may face its "Deepwater Horizon moment" if a casualty involving a large vessel overwhelms the salvage industry's ability... Heathrow Cargo Traffic Jumps 14.2 Percent London Heathrow airport boosted cargo traffic 14.2 percent in December from a year ago, a record for the month and... NC Ports CEO Eagar Forced Out Tom Eagar, CEO of the North Carolina State Ports Authority, was forced out of office this week in a shakeup... JOC's Szakonyi Tours Panama Canal During Expansion Project (Video) On the first day of a two-day Panama Canal tour, JOC Editor Mark Szakonyi checks out a Hamburg Sud container... Asia Container Exports to Europe Plunge 5.8 Percent Asian container shipments to Europe in November fell 5.8 percent from October and were down 5.3 percent year-over-year, as the... Asia-Europe Rates Rise for Fourth Week Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade lane increased this week for the fourth week in a row, as European... CMA CGM Hikes India to Europe, Mediterranean Rates French ocean carrier CMA CGM imposed a general rate increase on westbound trade moving on its Epic service from India...

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JANUARY 12, 2012
DP World (Belgium) improves inland connections DP World has started operating Beverdonk Container Terminal just outside of Antwerp. The barge 'transferium' is located approximately 30km outside the port, in ... Shanghai keeps top spot for 2011 According to preliminary figures, Shanghai port comfortably retained its position as the number one container hub in the world during 2011 with pro-forma volumes ... MSC to grow UK rail traffic with Freightliner MSC has renewed its rail contract with Freightliner in the UK, and looks set to increase its market share significantly. Commenting on just the basic terms of the ... Nigeria is on the brink With Nigeria's national strike now in its third day, concerns are growing about the lawlessness that now prevails and the deeper divisions that are manifesting ... Strong end-year growth in laid-up boxfleet Unsurprisingly the number of mothballed containerships has spiked in recent weeks as winter season capacity reductions and culled services increased the idled pool ... Moody's slashes Wan Hai's outlook to negative Taiwan ocean carrier Wan Hai has had its credit outlook downgraded from stable to negative by Moody's Investors Service due to depressed freight rates, high bunker ... CSA announces 2012 rate restoration regime The members of the Caribbean Shipowners' Association (CSA) have announced their rate restoration programme for the coming year. The objective of the plan is to ... India moves to partially open up retail sector India's 1.2 billion consumer market will have the opportunity to buy a coffee at Starbucks or a wardrobe at Ikea in a relaxation of legislation announced ... Daly appointed as Safmarine's new ceo It perhaps comes as no surprise that Safmarine's new ceo is its current head of the multipurpose vessel division, Grant Daly. He has been with the carrier for 17 ... Zim Line also targets rate increase from Indian sub-continent to Europe Zim Line has joined the list of ocean carriers seeking to increase freight rates from the Indian sub-continent to Europe. With effect from February 1, it will target ...

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JANUARY 12, 2012
CHEC eyes Venezuela China Harbour Engineering in talks to invest $600m in Puerto Cabello logistics complex and other Venezuelan port projects. Canada nears 'new era' Stephen Harper says $35bn worth of shipbuilding contracts will provide three decades of stability for Canadian yards. Pirates storm warship Somali hijackers abandon corpse in the Gulf of Aden as Spanish warship responds to attack with gunfire and arrests. Pacific Drilling sets sail Ofer-backed drillship owner begins to abandon Oslo OTC as shares shift from Norway to New York. Grieg in Atlantic upgrade Norwegian owner adds another open-hatch bulker to Atlantic run in response to cargo spike. NNA mints five fixtures Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner poised to squeeze $37m out of freshly minted product carrier contracts. SapuraCrest goes Dutch Malaysian offshore company pens pipelaying support duo at IHC Merwede Offshore and Marine. Titagarh eyes panamaxes Indian engineering group plotting two new shipyards at cost of $1.3bn to build bulkers. Grindrod warns on profit South African tanker and bulker owner says 2011 earnings could have fallen up to 45% in weak markets. Seaspan goes for more Gerry Wang-led boxship owner to purchase 11.3 million shares after buy-back tender is oversubscribed. Mothership rumbled by Navy Pirated Greek tanker which had gone walkabout is forced back to the Somali coast. Ezra Holdings wins more Lionel Lee's offshore outfit racks up the new deals in 2012 as it waits for subsea to boost bottom line.

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JANUARY 12, 2012
Singapore bunker sales up 5.6% year-on-year MPA statistics show bunker sales have risen every year since 2003. Fujairah prices soften Fuel oil prices fall in most markets, especially South Africa. Bunker prices mixed in Europe Avails tight for HS marine fuel in Rotterdam. New threat to oil output sees NYMEX climb Nigerian oil workers 'to stop all production from Sunday'. Rolls-Royce to provide engines for LNG tugs 'The combined power and propulsion system is estimated to give a reduction in fuel consumption of up to 30%.' Maersk to upgrade its satellite communications technology Ericsson equipment will help Maersk Line gather information about vessel operation and bunker consumption. Global Vision Bunkers welcomes new team member The global trader and broker employs Baltic Exchange Representative. Sources report 'panic-buying' as prices rise 'Heavy' demand for bunkers keeps IFO stocks low. Oil sheen spreads from Rena wreck Severe weather expected on Friday. Bunker prices weakening in Asia Traders report average demand. 'Floating gas station' owner convicted of pollution charges in Hawaii Keoje Marine fined $1.15 million for discharging oily bilge waste into US waters. IFO shortage persists in Singapore bunker market Some fuel oil cargoes arriving at the port have more than 3.50% sulphur content. European refiners in tie-up talks Total SA and Ineos AG in partnership talks for La Mede refinery and Lavera facility. Mexican bunker supplier expands local operations Starts physical supply of IFO and MGO at port of Veracruz in the Gulf of Mexico. South China fuel oil stocks decline Stocks expected to ease further in the coming week on slowing demand.

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

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