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February 13, 2012

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Asia-USWC rate up 0.3pc to US$1,824/FEU, Asia-Med off 2pc to $758/TEU CMA CGM ups Africa rates while MSC increases Adriatic-Red Sea rate in March US January boxed imports rise 13.4pc from December, up 5.8pc year on year Hamburg levies 15pc ice-tug surcharge as arctic weather grips Europe Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe rail service to extend to Antwerp in 2012 North Carolina container volume up 11.2pc to 287,467 TEU in 2011 Western Med port volume growth slows as eurozone crisis dampens demand Savannah River's dredging project receives US$2.5 million funding Consultant: Port of Authority of New York and New Jersey 'dysfunctional' Aramex profit up 4pc to US$57.5 million, revenue rises 16pc in 2011 Four-day French air strike over, but pilots warn of more strikes to come EVA Air and China Airlines announce nine month profit decline 2011 Lufthansa Cargo volumes decline 11.4pc in January to 122,000 tons From South America and Africa with rosy Valentine love by Lufthansa Korean Air sees freight losses ahead, but continues to expand capacity Yangzhou Taizhou airport, previously Suzhong Airport, opens in April

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Baltic index reverses trend to go north CSL delivers 3rd PSV in current fiscal Japan shipmakers join hands to brave Korean, Chinese rivals Maersk launches corporate film highlighting activities/accolades MOL testing technology to eliminate particulate emissions AMTOI, Port of Antwerp ink MoU to facilitate enhanced logistics cooperation Cochin Port likely to commission tea trade centre at Willingdon Island JNPT Chairman conferred 'Leadership & Excellence' award ICD-Sanand clears & delivers first-ever reefer import box January truck rentals up 2.5-3 pc on trunk routes Prioritise dedicated freight corridor project: PM ' plunges to lowest in 9 weeks Forex reserves drop to $295 bn Gold import bill may zoom to $ 100 bn by 2015-16: Assocham India Inc seeks reduced corporate tax rates India's sovereign rating at risk, warns S&P AEL sees improved net sales in Q3, nine months IMF deflates global growth forecast, warns of recession Update your Data on Foreign Trade Policy, Customs Law & Exchange Control Regulations-Part-2 Holleman overcomes challenges in big tank movement Seven Seas Shipping moves heavy lifts across from Spain to Jordan

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Southwest Airlines to open Atlanta cargo terminal The US carrier, Southwest Airlines, will open a 2,600 sqm cargo facility at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on 12 February. The launch of this facility coincides w... Swiss WorldCargo to serve Beijing Commencing tomorrow (11 February), Swiss WorldCargo is launching a new daily non-stop flight between Zurich and Beijing. Beijing is the third destination in China served by S... Danish road hauliers ready to conquer Europe with modular road trains The Danish trial with modular road trains is a big success. The fact was revealed in a recently published report from the Danish Road Directorate. It shows that modular road trains... Portland connected with Mediterranean through new ships and weekly service The US port of Portland (OR) and its terminal operator ICTSI Oregon Inc recently welcomed a newly expanded containership service offered by the German carriers Hapag-Lloyd an... BNSF announces USD 3.9 billion capital commitment programme BNSF Railway Company (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, announced a planned 2012 capital commitment programme of approximately USD 3.9 billion... Freightliner named as the UK's best performing rail operator Freightliner has been officially announced as the most reliable rail freight operator in the UK. The "Golden Whistles" award is presented to the most reliable and punctua... New efforts to improve road safety in Ireland The Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) has signed the European Road Safety Charter to promote safe driving. The association hopes that the charter will help commercial ve... Deutsche Post DHL's new board member starting in May Angela Titzrath will become group board member for personnel and labor at Deutsche Post DHL on 1 May. Titzrath has held a number of executive positions in the Daimler Group over th... Brit Insurance strengthens logistics profile Brit Insurance has appointed industry specialist Bob Clarkson to be its senior marine hull underwriter. He will work closely with Simon Stonehouse, Anthony Forsyth and John Higham.... Hactl celebrates B747-8F with customer IAG Cargo Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) - the leading air cargo terminal operator at the world's No. 1 cargo airport - has joined customer IAG Cargo, through its brand Britis... Pusan port to build huge logistics centre The port of Pusan (South Korea) is building a gigantic, 20 million sqm distribution park. The ambitious project within the grounds of Pusan New Port is slated to go into full servi... Group7's CO2 calculator certified by TÜV Süd Group7, a German logistics company based in Schwaig, near Munich, has developed a CO2 calculator that delivers reliable emission values, according to the technical service corporat... Hellmann UK announces partnership with Itella Logistics Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK has announced a new partnership with Itella Logistics in Scandinavia. Commencing immediately, the new partnership will see round-trip trailers runni... Kerry Logistics starts third phase expansion at Kerry Siam Seaport in Thailand Kerry Logistics has begun the third expansion phase of its facility at Kerry Siam Seaport (KSSP) in Laem Chabang (Thailand). Completion is slated for Q4/2012. Growing demand at KSS...

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Kvichak Marine awarded ferry contract STX Marine adds two new members to Ottawa team Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel & Turbo start next phase of HERCULES program American Salvage Association members to bid for removal of Costa Concordia Forland orders new Havila 857 design subsea vessel Danish Yachts building carbon fiber SWATH for wind farm service role Name change for Cape Town shipyard

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
NW marine terminal group elects slate of officers for 2012 Jensen nets design contract for new San Francisco fireboat Sea-Tac Airport starting traveler rewards program APL plans to shut down US container chassis fleet US rail freight traffic posts gains during week

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Insurers question whether Asian players can plug sanctions gap Shipowners that continue to trade with Iran will struggle to secure cover Kevin O'Hara returns to AMA Capital Partners Advisory and finance boutique hopes to capitalise on banking relationships as it scouts distressed business Suezmax standoff in West Africa ends in victory for charterers March deals to match level set by ExxonMobil Six HCI Capital single-ship companies go broke Product and chemical tankers managed by Hellespont are subject of insolvency filing at Bremen district court Capesize rates set to rebound in late February But profitable rates remain elusive, say brokers Attempted piracy attacks climb 170% in January Reports of increased Somali mothership activity suggest level of crime will be maintained over coming months Ocean Rig to build five drillships for Petrobras Brazil energy giant agrees 15-year charters The big fight: Vale vs China Asia's dragon economy is squaring up to the Brazilian mining giant in a battle that is set to run and run Long jail terms in Junior cocaine smuggling case Greek owner already sentenced to life, but ratings acquitted Don't be cheap: save Maritime Chirp Safety programme's £200,000 annual budget falls victim to government cuts Expect the unexpected It is at times like this that fortunes can be lost, or made by those with sufficient savvy and deep enough pockets Global Ports eyes growth in Russia's container sector London listing raises $530m and secures access to capital markets for box terminal operator FTA launches free service to advise on rail and water freight Mode Shift Centre to link with and expand the continuing work of Freight by Water Antwerp port publishes first sustainability report Sustainability report is the end result of a year's work by several groups to reconcile 'the three Ps'. Warming waters cool the tanker market Global warming means ice-classed vessels will become less useful OSG suspends dividends as top hedge fund piles in Sources claim many of the company's ships are about to switch class Hercules project aims to cut ship fuel consumption and emissions Europe's longest-running engine efficiency project starts third phase Chinese foreign trade falls for first time in two years But crude oil imports reach record level in same month South Sudan's oil to stay off the market for 2012 Further oil supply concerns set to keep bunker fuel costs high Washington freezes assets of Tidewater Middle East Company is a major player in Iranian box and bulk businesses US sanctions against Iran could set their sights on IG reinsurance Insurers could become the next target as Washington puts the squeeze on Tehran Duisport posts 10% increase in box throughput Port handled 2.3m teu last year Namura Shipbuilding offers brighter profits outlook Japanese yard cuts costs amid falling sales Dire straits Few will miss the cross-Channel rate wars Sevan and Teekay FPSO deal faces new delays Finance needed for Sevan Voyageur upgrade APL to outsource US box trailer fleet Carriers pool equipment to cut costs DP World turns to bankers for help with $1.5bn credit repayment Debt paydown talks come in wake of $2.4bn project finance deal to fund ports giant's London Gateway box terminal

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
FSL wants tankers back SINGAPORE'S FSL Trust told embattled Berlian Laju Tanker today it wants three leased vessels back IEA cuts forecast again THE IEA today further pared its outlook for global oil demand growth in 2012, to just 0.9% Huge eastern Europe sugar duty rise agreed RUSSIA, Kazakhstan, Belarus and Ukraine have decided on a huge rise in the minimum duty on imported sugar Rhine links ice up LINKS between the River Rhine and Germany's canal network are reportedly being shut today, halting cargoes being transported between industrial sites in the west to Hamburg, Berlin and other cities APL joins phase-out of US chassis APL SAID today it will begin phasing out its US fleet of truck chassis used to haul containers Bulker handed back AS PRESSURE in the charter market rises, Simeon Palios-led Diana Shipping today announced the early redelivery of one of its Panamaxes Pirates seize bulker LIBERIAN-flagged Free Goddess has been hijacked by Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea Richards Bay coal shipments fall RICHARDS Bay in January exported about half the coal it shipped in December 2011, as high coal stockpiles in China discouraged shipments STX Pan Ocean increases credit line STX PAN Ocean said today two of its substantial shareholders, STX Offshore & Shipbuilding and STX Corporation, would pledge more than 36 Back to the brainstorm SHIPPING is brainstorming for new sources of finance to replace bank funding, Norton Rose's latest transport survey revealed today Car carrier sector seen braced for double-dip A LOW orderbook-to-fleet ratio for ro-ros means that car carriers would hold up in a double-dip recession, a report has determined LNG charter rates hit peak SPOT RATES for LNG carriers continuing to climb today, with the cold snap in Europe and East Asia raising LNG demand amid tight vessel supply Chemical rates keep firm CHEMICAL demand has softened since the Lunar New Year, but brokers told Fairplay today high bunker prices have prevented a big drop in rates Pricier bunkers spur March VLCC bookings CHARTERERS of VLCCs with early March stems have started booking tonnage, as a $10 increase in Fujairah bunker prices is sparking anxiety Humpuss unit bankrupt SINGAPORE'S High Court has declared bankrupt the Singapore subsidiary of Indonesia's PT Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi Tbk

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
ILA Hits NY-NJ Terminals With Mass Grievances An International Longshoremen's Association local headed by one of ILA President Harold Daggett's sons has bombarded four New Jersey container... Q&A: Intermodal's Growth, Challenges and Environmental Impact JOC Editor Mark Szakonyi reports from Jacksonville, Fla., on discussions during the International Business Conference at the University of North... Freeze Forces Germany to Close Key Shipping Artery Germany will shut a canal linking the river Rhine to Hamburg, Europe's second largest container port, late Friday night as... FDA Blocks More Orange Juice Shipments Federal regulators found an illegal fungicide in three additional shipments of imported orange juice, bringing the total number ofshipments stopped... Trucking, Rail Groups Call 'Truce' Over Big Trucks The trucking and rail lobbies are calling a truce in their battle over truck size and weight limits, hoping a... Kintetsu World Express Profit Jumps 16.5 Percent Kintetsu World Express, Japan's second-largest international forwarder, posted consolidated net profit of $97.5 million for the first nine months of... Hong Kong Holds Off Memphis as Top Cargo Airport Hong Kong International retained its title as the world's largest air cargo gateway in 2011, despite a decline in volume... Freight Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Feb. 6-10 Middle East carrier Emirates Shipping Line will apply a two-phase general rate increase for cargo moving on its Far... US Trade Deficit Hits Six-Month High The U.S. trade deficit hit a six-month high in December, as growth in consumer demand and business investment caused imports... APL to Stop Providing Chassis at Ports APL will begin phasing out its U.S. fleet of container chassis during the first half of 2012. The... ProLogis Sells 13 Industrial Properties in UK ProLogis says its sale of 13 industrial properties in the UK totaling 3.5 million square feet will allow the logistics... Mexico's Bull Rush When Honda, Nissan and Mazda announced last year they would build large new automobile plants in central Mexico to supply... All Clear "We are all clear, not by a huge margin, but that is what the analysis tells me." That essentially was... Secure Freight Companies often seek out reports on some markets or operations to learn things they don't already know. A new report... Weighing Liability Limits Q: While researching via the Web, I ran across a question you answered a while ago on liability limits in... Etihad Cargo Revenue Soars 25.7 percent Etihad Crystal Cargo is reaping the benefits of added capacity in a growing Middle East air freight market. ... Euroseas Sees Weaker Container Ship Bookings Euroseas, the container and dry bulk ship owner, swung to a $1.1 million fourth quarter net profit from a $929,000...

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
'People and professionalism' are at our core These are two of the main messages to come out of AP Moller Maersk's new USD2.1 million corporate movie, which was shown to an invited audience in London earlier ... DB Schenker to improve UK/Poland rail service DB Schenker intends to provide a second weekly service between Barking in the UK and Wroclaw in Poland in September. The current service departs from Wroclaw at ... Greek strike threatens bail-out deal A 48-hour strike called from today by Greek trade unions in protest at proposed new austerity measures - including a 20% cut in the minimum wage - could influence ... TSA launches second GRI as rates stabilise on back of volume increase Members of the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) are launching a second rate increase of USD300 per 40ft container from March 15 - just as spot ... APM T's Monrovia upgrade programme is ahead of schedule APM Terminals (APM T) has announced that its rebuilding and expansion programme for the port of Monrovia, Liberia, is well ahead of the scheduled completion date ... Auckland labour dispute deteriorates After last week's vote by 300 dockers at Ports of Auckland [PoA] for a week-long strike commencing February 24, PoA chiefs have vowed to keep the container ... Unifeeder recommends Ust Luga as substitute for St Petersburg The strong Siberian winter has now arrived in St. Petersburg inflicting extreme weather conditions. According to weather forecasts, ice density from St. Petersburg ... China's imports tank Chinese exports fell by 0.5% last month, compared to January 2011, but imports into the 1.3 billion populated nation declined by a much-bigger-than-expected 15.3%, ... Savannah harbour expansion plan receives cash boost The Georgia Ports' Authority (GPA) Savannah Harbour Expansion Project (SHEP) has received a boost after being given an additional USD2.5 million in construction ... South Africa's Zuma addresses infrastructure capacity and pricing Ocean carriers, shippers/consignees and the general public are all set to benefit from South African president Jacob Zuma's recent 'state of the nation'. Speaking ...

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Lundh's chemical coup Swedish shipbroker races to cash in on management of small Turkish chemical tankers built on spec during the market boom. RLOG on the up Great Lakes bulker specialist predicts another profitable year as expanded fleet lifts bottom line. Full circle for finance man Investment banker Kevin O'Hara has rejoined New York boutique firm AMA Capital Partners after seven years. Iran facing shipping squeeze Trade dwindling as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd among those pulling out due to US and EU sanctions. Strike three for Saverys Shipowner Marc Saverys continues to sell off stock in shipbroker Clarksons. DSX plays down Daelim drama Cargill steps in as South Korean charterer coughs up cash to cover early return of bulker to US-listed owner. Tough end for ASL Marine Singapore-listed offshore company sees revenue and earnings sliced by a quarter in the final period of 2011. Dividend chop just the start Axing of shareholder payouts at OSG may need to be accompanied by asset sales, analyst says. Peel plots post-panamax port Port of Liverpool owner ready to spend £250m on new containership facility at Seaforth. Seabird swoops on contract Oslo-listed seismic outfit eases financial troubles with award of $13m deal. GE earnings cut Weaker bulker markets in third quarter sees Indian owner's profit chopped, but tankers improve. BLT has some backing Creditors are being supportive of Indonesian owner's restructuring efforts, says Kevin Wong. George scores with Petrobras Greek magnate George Economou expands his offshore empire after winning a slice of enlarged project with Brazilian powerhouse. Blast from the past Former Teekay man Paul Wogan returns to where it all began after taking up a senior role with IPO hopeful GasLog Wallem on banks' speed dial Shipmanager one of the few not in a meeting when the banks come calling.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
TSA lines seek 'meaningful recovery' in spring rates APL phases out U.S. chassis fleet Grimaldi adds ship, splits Central Express Hamburg Süd, CCNI launch PACE Lines slow Europe-West Africa loop, add Amsterdam Asia-Europe volume rose 3% in 2011 Importer pays $1 million for mislabeling fish OHL pays $1 million for air cargo security violations APL-MOL increase capacity on Balboa feeder 1 million container trackers installed by 2016

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FEBRUARY 10, 2012
Bunker prices mostly firm as week ends Trading was busy on the US Gulf, according to players. Greek operator to take delivery of 'environmentally friendly' VLCC Measures to reduce fuel consumption include propeller efficiency technology and a copolymer-based coating never before used on a VLCC. EPA allows for coal ash discharge permit application One of the options set to be studied this summer is converting the SS Badger to LNG instead of coal. India seeks 'declared goods' status for bunker fuel 'Declared goods' status will ensure uniform tax rate across Indian provinces. Price movements mixed across Europe Hamburg deliveries still being disrupted by ice. Prices mixed in Fujairah and South Africa Cape Town IFO deliveries available for supply up to and including February 24 Technology essential in helping fleet meet ECA requirements Government is investing in technology as switching to low sulphur fuel 'will be very costly,' Sustainable Shipping and Bunkerworld learns. Work begins on BFC bunker barge Vessel will be last in a series of four. Engine builders aim for 'near-zero emissions' Wartsila and MAN Diesel & Turbo enter phase three of HERCULES project. High bunker prices stifling growth Indian shipping company drops plans to expand fleet. Premiums slipping for fuel oil cargoes Indian refineries sell 380 cSt product for March loading at weaker prices. Singapore prices soften but other markets firm Supplies of bunker fuels largely fine at major Asian ports on Friday. Chemoil non-executive directors resign Representatives of Itochu Corporation, formerly the second largest shareholder in Chemoil, have resigned. LNG could become 'dominant' fuel source for ships LNG 'one of the most promising new technologies for shipping,' says GL's head of environmental research. TSA carriers seek 'meaningful' rate recovery Plans a second rate adjustment ahead of the annual contract talks in bid to restore revenues. LNG has future in bunkering, says survey 97.5% of LNG professionals surveyed says LNG will 'come to fruition' as fuel for ships. Filipino shipowners 'support' of IMO's enivronmental goals Climate change 'concerns not only the shipping industry,' says FSA chairman. Chemoil selects tax processing softwares FuelQuest softwares to help drive operational consistency and provides a better quality of service, says Chemoil. Americas bunker market surges Trend in line with Europe and the Middle East.

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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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