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BRIEFS

March 13, 2012

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*Shipping News* Seadrill expects daily rig rates of above US$600,000 Seadrill, the world's biggest offshore oil driller by market value, expects rig rates to keep rising for the next 12 months or longer, with daily tariffs for ultra- deepwater rigs rising above US$600,000. Carnival cuts outlook on Costa wreck Carnival Corp & Plc, the world's largest cruise operator, significantly cut its fiscal year profit and revenue forecast last Friday, citing a deadly disaster in January involving one of its ships. Pakistan's ship breaking yards a death trap for workers Mehdi Hassan was clinging to a greasy rope, toiling high inside the hull of an oil tanker, when he became another victim of lax safety standards at Pakistan's Gaddani ship breaking yard.

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OOCL net profit falls 90pc to $181.6 million, revenue down 0.4pc CKYH carriers and Evergreen offer joint Asia-Europe loops in April Cosco Busan material witnesses held in LA until court ready to hear them Debate EU's ship eco rules, but don't reject them: UK transport committee US west box port community says scrap harbour tax - or spend it on us Jorge Luis Quijano to replace Panama Canal chief Zubieta of 16 years Philippines ATI profit plunges 29.3pc as rice, steel imports slump Barloworld offers advice, site surveys to UK port/rail freight operators FedEx to deploy unspecified number of electric Newton Step Vans this year Cathay-Dragonair handle 0.8pc more cargo in February - 117,880 tonnes Singapore's ST joins Airbus attack on Boeing's high cargo market share Boeing expects to win 200 orders from China for its 737 MAX in 2012 Lufthansa Systems simplifies customs with Import Control System interface Xining airport's February cargo throughput surges 81.6pc to 481.7 tonnes

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Asia to maintain lead among world's top ports: Shanghai study Demand for Middle East oil tankers at record high in Feb. Increasing fuel demand spurs ship purchases MANSA's 11th Champions Trophy Cricket Tournament begins MOL, RCL launch Singapore-Yangon SYX service MSC shifts megaships to transpacific, bigger vessels to join Asia-Europe services Rising fuel costs, EU woes & lack of funds worsen shipping crisis Seven carrier pact on CKYH's Asia-Europe loops Arshiya Rail holds trade meet to mark launch of Chennai-Bengaluru rail service WR's freight loading surges to new record Ban on cotton exports lifted EPCES urges govt to implement recommendations of Commerce Ministry committee FTP to provide sops for MSME e-commerce exporters Govt issues sugar export order for 86K t

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MARCH 12, 2012
Virgin Atlantic Cargo returns to Chicago Virgin Atlantic will resume a four- flights per week service between Chicago IL (USA) and London Heathrow on 7 May, increasing to daily from 18 May. In preparation for this, Virgin... Imperial continues restructuring measures Imperial Reederei GmbH has reorganised its inland shipping business following its takeover of Lehnkering's activities in this field. The former Imperial Reederei Group has become t... Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge sees 10.5% increase in sales The German vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Nutzfahrzeuge succeeded in maintaining last year's increase in deliveries and sent 39,500 light commercial vehicles (+10.5%) to customers... GB Railfreight now moving petroleum GB Railfreight, one of Britain's largest railfreight haulage companies, has signed a contract with Carless Petroleum. The contract covers the movement of petroleum products from th... Frankfurt-Hahn airport: new marketing and sales manager Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn GmbH (Germany) has selected Jan Möller as the airport's new sales and marketing manager. He succeeds Udo Preissner who died unexpectedly last December. M'l... New Zealand: Kiwi-Rail's freight volumes continue to grow KiwiRail, a New Zealand-based rail service provider, reported that revenue in its core business, rail freight, grew by 11% to over USD 220 million contributing to an overall busin... Daimler Trucks North America: vehicle lineup GHG14 certified Daimler's US subsidiary, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), has been certified by the country's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as fully compliant with the new "greenhouse ... Air Partner strengthening team Air Partner, a provider of private jets and commercial passenger and freight aircraft of all sizes and categories, has boosted the sales department of its German branch office b... UHC mobile tool improves pharmaceuticals logistics UHC, an alliance of the USA's leading nonprofit academic medical centers, has launched a mobile application for RxLINK, UHC's online analyti... Senegal's president opens extended Dakar Container Terminal Abdoulaye Wade, president of the Republic of Senegal, recently officially opened the enlarged Dakar Container Terminal. The facility is operated by DP World, which has invested in ... Hoyer logistics group founds new company in Odessa Hoyer, a Hamburg (Germany)-based global logistics specialist, is augmenting its activities in Eastern Europe by opening its own offices in Odessa (Ukraine). Hoyer offers local clie... Increasing trade for LPG carriers Owners of LPG carriers can look forward to increasing trade in 2012, despite the uncertain economic environment and the dampening effect of the mild winter in the northern hemisphe... AirBridgeCargo operates first cross-polar flight The Russian freight-only carrier AirBridgeCargo Airlines has operated its first ever cross-polar flight via the North Pole en route from Chicago IL (USA) to Krasnoyarsk (Russia). T... Sabena technics and Afriqiyah Airways develop airframe maintenance cooperation The French independent MRO provider Sabena technics is continuing to assist Afriqiyah Airways to ensure a rapid recovery of Libya's air transport sector. Two Afriqiyah Airways A330... Icao publishes first ever manual on volcanic ash

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MARCH 12, 2012
Helix awards Jurong Shipyard $385.5 million order for well intervention semi OSX Brasil gets $732 million products tanker order AIDA newbuilds will use air bubbles and Azipods to cut fuel consumption Tidewater reports "unexpected developments" in Angola JV negotiations Sinopacific Shipbuilding and MHI to jointly develop fuel-efficient bulker Saltchuk promotes Chiarello to President and CEO of TOTE

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MARCH 12, 2012
Evergreen joining CKYH carriers in Asia/Europe cooperation scheme NYK adding broadband system to cut CO2 emissions from ships Corps closing small Chittenden Locks for annual maintenance period Panama Canal Authority names new administrator Mitsui launches new car carrier equipped with hybrid power system

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MARCH 12, 2012
Sanko Steamship seeks respite from cash flow crisis Industry assesses exposure as loss-making Japanese line asks to defer debt repayments Diverse Sanko charters draw Korea Line parallels Along with a number of Japanese companies, European owners appear to have exposure Torm rumoured to have sold two more MR tankers Brokers claim another deal has followed last week's reported sale of Torm Lana Waiting for Cosco State-owned giant and compatriot CSCL are poised for losses Optimism returns for Asia box lines Carriers position themselves to benefit from general rates hike and economies of scale Yards slam UK plan to build naval ships abroad South Korea lands MARS tanker contract Inmarsat loses maritime momentum New sector revenues come from one-off deals Sea trials for first commercial air lubrication system DK Group fits first system on Danish ship NYK deploys fleet-wide broadband in fuel-saving drive Improved communications keep crew in touch with loved-ones Chinese breakers take advantage of hesitancy in Indian subcontinent Demolition rates between China and south Asia close as owners opt for stability in the east High hopes unable to lift dry bulk secondhand market Korea Line capesize resale could see first market uptick in month China imports record crude oil volumes in February Preliminary Customs figures show growth in inbound iron ore Two former bankers join Hartmann group Duo appointed to senior positions with German shipowner UN transfers convicted pirates from Seychelles to Somalia Different legal systems offer disparate sentencing terms Penning confirms light dues freeze Industry was hoping for reduction after efficiency gains Shell signs two LR tankers for one-year charters Reported $12,500 per day rate for both ships BLT redelivers two chemical tankers to FSL Trust Indonesian tanker operator defaulted on lease payments for three vessels Nautilus urges London mayor to look into Safmarine cadet death Johnson must clarify responsibilities in a case that highlights mixed jurisdictions says union Indian Oil takes VLGC for one year amid high demand for LPG Nation drives ahead with plans to be market leader for using gas as automotive fuel Kingfish to buy 11 MRs from OSX Brazilian tanker operator places $732m order Sanctions expose EU insurers but will leave Iran unhurt IG says forcing companies to find alternative cover raises wider issues of liability NZ port protest receives 'worldwide' support Redundancies are still set to go ahead in Auckland following industrial dispute Foreclosure blues They may be on the rise, but foreclosures are still the last option banks will choose Ofer joins queue to sue Allied Maritime London and Illinois litigation over charterhire default and unpaid bunkers Costa Allegra to be sold or scrapped Costa Cruises mulls salvage options for Costa Concordia Evergreen to collaborate with CKYH alliance from April Major box lines seek economies of scale Shipping should stand on its own feet CMA CGM is not the first to seek financial help from the public sector CMA CGM confirms French sovereign wealth fund talks Debt-ridden boxship giant offers Yildirim additional stake All eyes on transpacific Cascade of tonnage leaves box lines few options New Panama Canal administrator named Quijano takes over from Zubieta

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MARCH 12, 2012
Putin said to reject Frank PRESIDENT-elect Vladimir Putin has rejected the application of Sergei Frank, CEO of the government-run tanker company Sovcomflot, to take over Russia's seabed seismic service company, Sevmoreneftegeofizika Brazilian yard lands MR tanker order EIKE Batista-led OSX confirmed today that it has secured a contract to build 11 medium-range product tankers for Kingfish do Brazil Arrest nears for captain in fatal collision MADRAS High Court today dismissed a bail plea filed by the captain of the Singapore-flagged bulker Prabhu Daya Small bulkers draw buyers SMALLER bulkers are outperforming their larger Capesize cousins, which is luring potential buyers to the smaller ships, an Athens broker said Study finds Kitimat safe LARGE oil tankers and LNG carriers can safely access the small, private port of Kitimat on Canada's West Coast, a Transport Canada study has found Seadrill wins first deal in Saudi Arabia SEADRILL of Norway announced today it has won its first contract in Saudi Arabia Cash buyers get stuck A WEAKER ship recycling market has left many cash buyers stuck with an unsold inventory, as breaking yards are refusing to pay profitable rates Crew saved in Italy grounding NINETEEN crewmen were reported rescued from their Italian chemical tanker after it ran aground off the coast of Sicily Panama Canal boss picked JORGE Quijano has been chosen as the new Panama Canal administrator South Oz port JV formed A CHINESE steelmaker and an Australian iron ore company said today they are setting up a venture to develop a new port in South Australia Evergreen formalises deal TAIWAN'S Evergreen Line has formalised its collaboration with the CKYH Alliance China aims to revitalise shipbuilding BEIJING today unveiled a push aimed at revitalising Chinese shipbuilding by 2015 Pressure bulker value pressures rising SCARCE financing has discouraged shipowners from buying secondhand bulkers, analysts said today Delhi plucks at cotton ban DELHI today bowed to political pressure and farmers and partly climbed down on its ban of cotton exports FSL takes two more ships back from BLT FIRST SHIP Lease Trust said today that it has received two more chemical tankers that were on long-term lease to cash-strapped Berlian Laju Tanker

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MARCH 12, 2012
US Manufacturing Technology Orders Rise 8.4 Percent U.S manufacturing technology orders in January rose 8.4 percent year-over-year, highlighting "manufacturers increased confidence in future growth," according to the... Diesel Prices Inch Up 2.9 Cents Diesel prices across the U.S. rose at the slowest pace in three weeks, climbing 2.9 cents in the week ending... Freight Demand Keeps Pressure on Truck Pricing, FTR Says Research firm FTR Associates sees tightening truck capacity and rising truck pricing ahead this year for North American shippers as... Furniture, Car Parts Drive Import Growth U.S. containerized imports rose 4.1 percent in January year-over-year, to 1,475,608 million 20-foot equivalent units, driven by growth in furniture... Steel Exports Strengthen in January U.S. steel exports rose 19.1 percent year-over-year to 1.262 million tons in January, as shipments to Canada and Mexico offset... U.K. Court Extends Judgment for Star Reefers A U.K. court has extended an order freezing assets of Russia's largest fruit importer, JFC Group, to enforce a judgment... Trucking Dashboard 2011: Interactive Graphic Click on an icon below for detailed information on average retail diesel prices, LTL yield, trucking volumes, trucking employment, and... German Court to Begin Review of Frankfurt Night Flight Ban A German federal court will begin a hearing tomorrow, March 13, to decide whether to extend a controversial ban on... Two New OOCL Services to Set Sail OOCL will launch two new services from Asia to the U.S. West Coast this spring that it says will enhance... Largest LTL Carriers Grew 17 Percent in 2011 The biggest less-than-truckload carriers got bigger in 2011, with the number of LTL companies with more than $1 billion in... APL Seeks Second Rate Increase on Asia-Europe Trade APL joins other major ocean carriers in implementing a second general rate increase this year on the depressed Asia-Europe trade... Lufthansa Cargo Volume Drops 3.4 Percent Lufthansa Cargo freight traffic slowed to 3.4 percent year-over-year in February from 11.4 percent in January, amid a slowing global... CKYH, Evergreen to Start 12 Asia-Europe Loops The four ocean carriers that belong to the CKYH alliance and Evergreen Line are entering into individual cooperative agreements with... OOCL Parent Ends 2011 in the Black Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. and its subsidiaries reported a profit of US$181.6 million for 2011, but the company warned the... Cathay Pacific, Dragonair See 2 Percent Rise in Lift Cathay Pacific Airways' key markets remained "soft" in February with year-over-year traffic gains, mostly because of the early Chinese New... Southern California Ports, Logistics Firms Focus on Efficiency Anticipating fierce competition from East Coast ports when the Panama Canal expansion project is completed in 2014, the Southern California... India Container Volume Increases 3.3 Percent Container volume at major ports in India grew 3.3 percent year-over-year in the first 11 months of fiscal 2011-12, according... MCC Transport Launches Smart Phone Products Intra-Asia container line MCC Transport has introduced a new mobile Web site and a smart phone application to enable customers... Customs' Winning Hand A dozen years after Congress first allocated funding, Customs and Border Protection's Automated Commercial Environment isn't fully delivering on the... Trucking Dashboard 2011: Fourth Quarter A surge in freight demand helped the for-hire U.S. trucking industry sustain its momentum in the last quarter of 2011,... Long Arm of the Broker Law Q: We're a broker, and recently hired Carrier A to handle a load moving from our customer to its customer.... The Numbers Game As someone with a pricing background from back in the days of mechanical calculators, numbers have always fascinated me. And... Trailer Bridge Back on Firm Ground Trailer Bridge is on track to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy on March 16, four months after the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico... APM Terminals' Productivity Push Kim Fejfer is waging a war on waste at his company's container terminals. As CEO of APM Terminals, Fejfer views... Congress's Road Rage Things have become so chaotic on Capitol Hill over transportation legislation that even the political experts admit it's hard to...

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MARCH 12, 2012
OOCL the most profitable so far Unlike all other carriers that have so far reported financial results, OOCL remained in profit on the bottom line last year, as shown in the table. Its revenue ... Interim report reveals Rena master 'under pressure' to make pilotage window Ocean carriers could have funded further space exploration SeaIntel Maritime Analysis' latest analysis of container industry trends reveals that the cost of the price war waged by the carriers on the two main trades linking ... MOL phases own tonnage into Singapore/Myanmar Mitsui OSK Lines is replacing slot purchase agreements on common-user feeder services with its own tonnage on the route between Singapore and Yangon (Myanmar). ... CKYH alliance and Evergreen bring back withdrawn Asia/Europe services Cosco, K Line, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen have confirmed that the Asia/Europe services which were withdrawn in December are to be re-introduced. Whilst confirming ... Al Batha signs up in Kizad The Sharjah (UAE)-based Al Batha Trading & Industry Group has signed a 50-year deal with the Abu Dhabi Ports Company (ADPC) and will become the first tenant ... CMHI aims to invest in more emerging markets China Merchants Holdings International's (CMHI) target is to become a global terminal operator and to this end is seeking more opportunities to invest out of China ... Auckland dispute to spread The decision by the New Zealand Ports of Auckland [PoA] to dismiss its 300 dockers and replace them with contracted-out workers has rallied the International ...

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MARCH 12, 2012
Safe readies fundraiser Nasdaq-quoted bulker owner closes in on ship acquisition trail after lining up stock offering that could top $40m. VLCCF sounds Sanko alarm John Fredriksen-backed owners tell investors they are 'prepared to protect the value' of charters with ailing Japanese operator. Iberia initiates Safe Polys Hajioannou-led bulker owner may have its sights set on fuel efficient Japanese newbuildings, analyst says. GSP wins pipe-layer work Romanian owner bags contract from Wintershall for North Sea job from June. Angola standoff angers TDW US offshore powerhouse threatens to pull ships out of key market as talks with Sonangol turn sour. Shell fixes Prosafe floater Oslo-listed offshore accommodation contractor ties up $58m deal with Shell Philippines Exploration. Kingfish orders 11 tankers UK owner heading to OSX's new Brazilian shipyard for $732m MR deal backed by charters to Petrobras. Colombo curtailed Sri Lankan shipbuilder posts 9% drop in fourth quarter earnings, but has work through to end of 2013. SFI CFO resigns Eirik Eide heads for the door after brief tour of duty with jewel of John Fredriksen's shipping empire. Ofer joins Allied offensive Israeli owner's bulker wing storms US legal arena with charter claim against troubled Greek operator. Profit slips at Sinotrans Chinese bulker and boxship owner's 2011 earnings cut back by rising costs. NewLead chalks off debt Nasdaq-listed owner clears $159m from its liabilities as a panamax bulker follows tanker quartet out of the door. Billung: Sanko has paid up Golden Ocean chief says Japanese owner has handed over capesize charter cash despite seeking debt restructuring on Monday.

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MARCH 12, 2012
ABC links Hannover to Beijing OOCL parent sees sharp decline in profit S&P lowers ratings on CMA CGM CKYH-Evergreen detail Asia-Europe rotations Panama Canal names new administrator Obama offers manufacturing resources with job rise U.S. military extends contracts with carriers Beijing will get bonded cultural FTZ PrimeRevenue picks new technology chief ToolsGroup starts outsourced inventory service

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MARCH 12, 2012
BMS Bunkers undergoes corporate redesign 'You might know us as Brilliant Maritime Services, some as Brilliant, others as BMS or BMS Bunkers - we want to make it simpler - just call us BMS Bunkers,' says company MD. Mediterranean cargos pricing at discount Soaring crude is keeping outright fuel oil prices close to historic highs, while reducing demand from bunkerers and weakening the market, says analyst report. Prices fall in northern Europe Prices lack direction in Mediterranean. Mabanaft to focus on bunkering 'Distinct growth potential' for its international bunkering business. Prices firm in Fujairah, down in Suez NYMEX showing losses in early trading. Sinotrans sees profits fall Annual bunker costs climbed to $22.31 million. Newbuilds focus on fuel efficiency ABB to supply azimuth thrusters. Bunkerworld expands price coverage Bunker prices from over 300 ports around the world available, enhancing subscriber benefits. Asian bunker prices showing little movement Supplies of 380 cSt material 'slightly tight' in Busan. CMA CGM placed on S&P's credit watch Ratings of the French shipping firm lowered after it posted lower-than-expected operating profits. Shipbuilder targets gas injection technology in demo Mitsui Engineering to hold demonstration for modified gas injection engine in the spring of 2013. Indonesian oil trader reaches 'big milestone' Secures cooperation agreement with a subsidiary of Norway's I.M Skaugen. US-based firm converting tanks to store low sulphur diesel In a bid to stay in compliance with a new mandate. OOIL posts 90% drop in profits for FY 2011 Sees improvements in freight rates for 2012 to-date, but not enough to fully cover costs amid rising bunker prices. Sanko Steamship eyes out-of-court rehabilitation Many bunker suppliers to be affected by the move, say industry observers.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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