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September 13, 2012

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Maersk increases US inland-haulage rate US$900/TEU from October 7 China sets up Shenzhen-like economic zone on North Korean/Russian border China's August exports rise 27.7pc, beating 2.5pc hike experts expected EU joins Japanese and US trustbusters probing alleged ro/ro cartel Singapore continues to clean up oil spill caused by ship collision Top 20 shipping lines add 844,000 TEU to fleet over 12-month period Textainer to buy 52,000 TEU from managed fleet - 'owning more profitable' Xiamen builds 'dry port' near road, rail and river in Jiangxi's Ji'an city Hunan, Hubei and Jiangxi provinces to link up their highway networks Tianjin's mega logistics facility in Hebei commences full operation Nine ships from Iran are deleted from Sierra Leone shipping registry Singapore, Hong Kong procurement hiring ads up, says Asia Job Index DB Schenker Logistics expands its logistics facility in Stockholm Cargotec takes orders for 3 Siwertell unloaders from European ports Philippine Airlines signs deal for 44 Airbus A321s for US$7 billion Boeing 767 cargo plane drops landing gear door onto Seattle suburb Maximus Air consolidates operations, brings services under one roof Southwest tonnage boost since Atlanta cargo facility February opening

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
FFFAI's Executive Committee meet & AGM in Pune from Friday MoS pushes for infrastructure status to coastal shipping TOC CSC Middle East conference to focus on greater connectivity driving regions supply chain dynamics Gold imports shrink 18.4 pc in Q1 Iron ore exports set to tumble in FY13 Sugar exports at four-year high APM Terminals Mumbai acknowledged as India's safest & best container terminal operator for 3 years in a row Vessel movement at Singapore port normal after collision, oil spill Surge in coal loading helps ECoR haul more freight INR firms up further against dollar on increased capital inflow JBS Academy holds convocation

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Chapman Freeborn enlarges team in Frankfurt Aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has welcomed Rana Chopra as new member of its cargo team in Frankfurt (Germany). Chopra has been in the business for ten years and has ... First German railway line equipped with ETCS level 2 train control system The first German railway line is to get the ETCS level 2 train control system. Consortium partners Siemens and Kapsch are equipping 230 km of a newly constructed line running from ... Transport company Emons takes over Mittelrhein Spedition Gith The German forwarding company Mittelrhein Spedition Gith GmbH is being taken over by Emons Spedition within the framework of an asset deal. The new location in Urmitz that Emons ac... CN acquiring more than 2,200 new freight cars and 1,300 containers in 2012 Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is acquiring more than 2,200 new freight cars in 2012, as well as 1,300 new containers, to support traffic growth and improve customer servi... Daytime running lights required for new 3.5 t-plus commercial vehicles from November 2012 On 1 November 2012 a new regulation will come into force for commercial vehicles of 3.5 t or more. According to regulation number 661/2009 of the European Parliament and Council, a... 60 candles for HR veteran Karl-Heinz Geier Karl-Heinz Geier, founder and managing director of the company Logistic People (Deutschland) GmbH, celebrated his 60th birthday yesterday (11 September 2012). The trained transport... AsstrA joins Tiaca AsstrA, an international group of transport and freight forwarding companies represented in ten countries in Europe, Asia, the CIS and Baltics, has joined the International Air Car... Swissport International completes Flightcare acquisition Swissport International, one of the world's leading provider of ground services to the aviation sector, has completed its acquisition of Flightcare Spain and Flightcare Belgium fro... APM Terminals invests in Russia APM Terminals is now entering the attractive Russian market by establishing a strategic partnership with the Russian transportation group, N-Trans, the holder of 75% of Global Port... New FOCA website for aviation professionals in Switzerland Switzerland's Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) launched a new website yesterday (11 September). The portal is intended for aviation institutions and people who are active in... UTi Worldwide: decline in Q2 revenue Long Beach CA (USA)-based forwarding company UTi Worldwide Inc reported revenues of USD 1.16 billion for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2012/13, a 10.9% decrease compared to... Vanguard Logistics Services opens office in Costa Rica Vanguard Logistics Services recently opened an new office in San Jose (Costa Rica). Vanguard Costa Rica is the first Vanguard office to open in Central America. With an experienced... Honold Logistik Group is new logistics partner of Kuka Roboter GmbH The Honold Logistik Group has landed a new customer in Augsburg (Germany) in the shape of the high-tech company Kuka Roboter GmbH. In mid-June, the German logistics service provide...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Think tank sees vast private anti-piracy presence Foschi to head new Carnival Asia unit BAE Norfolk gets $27.2 million more for CG-72 work Damen EcoLiner combines LNG fuel and airlubed hull Gladding-Hearn to build versatile response boat Bollinger delivers first of new class of tugs to Crowley

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Seattle Port Commissioners eye Yoshitani ties to Expeditors Trucking association report finds driver turnover rate at over 100 percent Dascher Transport taps new Ocean Freight Director for US First phase of rail project completed at Port of Vancouver Cox, Orris to receive 2012 Connie Awards

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Ebb and flow of the Elbe There were undercurrents of hope at this year's SMM exhibition Shell scraps Odfjell terminal contract Details are sketchy but move follows safety probe at Rotterdam site Liner shipping at a tipping point APL boss Glenn says industry on threshold of great change Teekay Offshore upsizes follow-on issue Company poised to realise $235m Eco-tankers will save owners money New vessels will cut fuel costs UK urges tailored approach to piracy in West Africa Foreign and Commonwealth Office draws up guide to best management practices Foschi to head Carnival's Asia growth Costa Cruises chairman to set up Singapore base to tap emerging regional demand Middle East VLCC glut holds rates in check Flat market forecast for next few weeks Three share Onassis Prize for shipping Academics split $200,000 award for pioneering new discipline in economics Sami founder warns against pressure to shrink armed security teams PMSCs cannot maintain 100% success rate with two-man operation, ICS conference is told To buy or not to buy Is CSAV wise or foolish to eye newbuildings now? Tuvalu confirms NITC flag exit Island state follows Sierra Leone and Tanzania Living with low-sulphur rules Shipowners must work with cargo owners to alleviate added costs Shell hires two product tankers for two years to avoid paying more on spot market Further long-term contracts expected to follow energy major's deal China builds more valemax berths despite official ban Ningbo-Zhoushan port complex carries out preparatory works to construct two iron ore berths capable of receiving 400,000 dwt bulk carriers Box charter market faces onslaught of autumn redeliveries With a significant number of ships already idle, a further decline in rates looks likely Rosatomflot predicts bumper season for Northern Sea Route Volumes match 2011 with two months to go Abundance of chemical tonnage smothers rates upswing Growing trade in sulphuric acid and ethanol unable to lift markets US Congress hearing highlights port funding challenges More must be done to assess risk threats, says AAPA DP World sells Antwerp breakbulk terminal Port giant focuses on Belgium box-handling business US farmers warn that dock strike would bring economic catastrophe East coast shutdown would ruin Obama export drive, warns lobby Teekay Offshore offers 7m shares to fund FPSO purchase Offshore player turns to public equity market for fleet expansion Star Bulk shareholders back reverse stock split Greek owner maintains dividend but ponders share repurchases SCF chief's trial concludes in Moscow Judgment in $67m embezzlement case expected on Monday Precious resells four bulk newbuildings "Indefinite delays" from India's ABG Shipyard prompt Thai dry bulk operator to give up orders placed before the 2008 financial crisis Knightsbridge sells two VLCCs John Fredriksen-linked owner grows cash pile by selling vintage vessels

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Teekay Offshore prices huge offering NYSE-listed Teekay Offshore today priced an upsized follow-on offering to fund its acquisition of the FPSO Voyageur Spirit from parent Teekay Corp California extends fuel tax break VESSEL operators will continue to receive a tax break when buying bunker fuel in California with the passage of a new state law ONE creditors file emergency plea OMEGA Navigation Enterprises' unsecured creditors committee has asked a Texas judge to allow it to seek alternative bids for the bankrupt product tanker owner ECO MR2 warrants 25% price premium BIMCO has joined the debate about how much more an owner should pay for an ECO design MR2 tanker over a conventional design, concluding that a premium of up to 25% can be justified US coal exports accelerate THE Energy Information Administration has significantly increased its forecast for US coal exports as new monthly records are tallied Sabine Pass plots further expansion CHENIERE, developer of the Sabine Pass LNG export project, has announced a new capacity agreement that could pave the wave for a fifth liquefaction train in Louisiana Goa rocked by another iron ore scam ANOTHER scam involving mining and export of ore has hit India and the state government of Goa has ordered shutdown of all 90 iron ore mines until a review is conducted on the extent of irregularities Exporters fear docker strike A STRIKE by US East and Gulf coast dockers would not only delay import boxes but would be devastating for exporters as well, shippers warned yesterday

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
ATA Estimates 20K-30K Truck Driver Shortage How big is trucking's driver shortage? The answer will vary depending on the source, but according to the American Trucking... Truckload Driver Turnover Tops 100 Percent The annualized driver turnover rate at large truckload carriers shot past 100 percent in the second quarter, rising above that... FedEx, UPS to Provide Limited Domestic Service in China FedEx and UPS have received approval to operate limited domestic service in China, giving the rivals access to a burgeoning... US Potato Growers Expand Market Worldwide demand for fresh and frozen potatoes continues to climb and U.S. growers sold more than 1.5 million metric tons... Beef Exports Up in July From June But Lag 2011 Levels High corn prices continue to be felt by beef and pork producers as export volumes drag. Beef export volumes... OOCL to Boost Eastbound Europe-Asia Rates OOCL plans to raise rates on the eastbound trade from North Europe to Asia at the beginning of October. ... Port of Virginia Sees Strong TEU Growth The volume of containers handled by the Port of Virginia soared 24 percent to 188,658 20-foot container units in August... Truckload Rate Hikes Slowed in August, Cass Says Truckload pricing increased 1 percent year-over-year in August and remained flat compared with July, according to the Cass Truckload Linehaul... Delmas Suspends Bookings to Two Congo Ports Delmas is suspending bookings of cargo to the Democratic Republic of the Congo ports of Matadi and Boma, citing congestion... CSX Chooses Baltimore Intermodal Facility Site CSX Transportation moved closer to providing double-stack service to the Port of Baltimore this week, after railroad, state and city... Liverpool Adds Container-Handling Equipment The Port of Liverpool has added six straddle carriers to its container-handling fleet. The port has purchased... CMA CGM Launches Bilbao-Le Havre Feeder Service CMA CGM has launched a feeder service linking Bilbao to Le Havre, the Spanish port said this week. The weekly... Air Cargo Germany Adds 2 Freighters Air Cargo Germany is adding two 747-400 extended range freighters to its fleet and boosting frequencies on services to the... Ag Exporters Say Port Strike Would Hurt U.S. exporters of agricultural products say uncertainty surrounding the International Longshoremen's Association Sept. 30 contract expiration is already slowing production... Bengal Tiger Line to Launch Asia Service From Krishnapatnam Singapore-based Bengal Tiger Line will launch an intra-Asia service in mid-September from India's Port of Krishnapatnam, a new privately owned... Strife on Board Could Hurt Long Beach, PMSA Head Warns Internal dissension on the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has port tenants concerned that the traditionally solid business reputation...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Solar trade war breaks out amid carrier struggle The European Union has launched an investigation into the alleged 'below market value' selling of Chinese manufactured solar panels into the region: dumping in ... X-Press joins Evergreen Black Sea service X-Press Feeders has joined and expanded Evergreen's weekly feeder service between the Eastern Mediterranean and Black Sea. As from last Sunday it has added the ... MSC Flaminia: probe continues US imports expected to rise despite concerns of USEC strike Import cargo volume at the US' major retail container ports is expected to jump by 8.5% in September compared with the same month last year, and strong increases ... The tipping point is near Kenneth Glenn, president of APL, believes that the liner shipping industry is on the threshold of great change as a multitude of financial, operational, competitive ... Let's stop the blood sports That was the overriding message that came out of Bjorn Vang Jensen, vice president of global logistics at Electrolux SEA's key note address at the Global Liner ... Damco further distances itself from Maersk Like APM Terminals, global freight forwarder and logistics provider Damco intends to further distance itself from Maersk by moving headquarters from Copenhagen ... Textainer to raise capital San Francisco-headquartered Textainer, which is the world's largest lessor of maritime and intermodal container equipment, is to issue five million new shares - ...

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Quick catalyst or game changer? Chinese steel prices are finally on the rise on following news of the nation's plan to stimulate its slowing economy with $157bn worth of investments in infrastructure projects. Sao Paulo IPO still alive Investors eyeing a piece of Seadrill's Brazilian drilling offshoot may have to wait another year before they can get in on the action. TOO raises the stakes Teekay Offshore Partners is moving forward with a supersized follow-on fundraiser that will give it the ammunition needed to purchase an FPSO from its parent. Allied Maritime on the edge Allied Maritime appears to be losing its fight for survival following a deluge of claims filed against the beleaguered bulker operator in a Hellenic court. Foschi makes Asia return Former Costa Cruises boss Pier Luigi Foschi is making a surprise move to Asia to oversee the company's expansion in the region. End of an era at TBS? Could founder Joe Royce be looking for greener pastures after nearly 20 years at the helm of tweendecker/bulker owner TBS International? Fifth cape for Cargill Cargill has continued its interest in the capesize period market picking up its fifth vessel in a little over a month. Fitch downgrades HSH Ratings agency Fitch has downgraded HSH Nordbank after saying its "asset quality" has deteriorated. Cuts could be costly Armed guards will cease to be effective against Somali pirates if shipowners continue efforts to squeeze providers on costs, according to The Security Association for the Maritime Industry. Dockers delay Deniz A Turkish cargoship and its crew were held at Ashdod in Israel following a dispute between an exporter and dockers. Stay sharp off Somalia Shipowners should not become complacent following a sharp fall in piracy off Somalia, a leading military figure warns. AMP probes cadet death Panama is investigating why the body of a young female cadet killed in an accident remained in a fridge on a tanker for 17 days. Privalov awaits verdict Sovcomflot's former London chief Yuri Privalov is hoping to avoid jail after his $67m fraud trial ended without a verdict in Moscow. Dongfang fights for life Struggling Chinese shipyard Dongfang Shipbuilding intends to sell off assets as it tries to stay alive in the downturn. Statoil declares Havila options Norway's Statoil has added to its tally of recent term fixtures by keeping a pair of Havila ships. Opec output rises Tanker owners have been given a small boost after figures showed oil exporting cartel Opec's August production increased, breaking a three-month run of decline. Korean orders halve South Korea's shipbuilders have seen newbuilding orders fall to half what they were a year ago, according to Nomura. Minor Miner delay The removal of the grounded bulker Miner is set to begin off Canada after stormy weather eased. New blood at Bergen Bergen Group has reshuffled the top management at its Fosen shipyard after issuing a profit warning last month. NS selling veteran Japanese owner NS United is testing the sale and purchase waters for its oldest capesize. Worker dies at Brasfels One worker was killed and another eight were injured after a platform collapsed at the Brasfels yard in Brazil. SeaRoc fixes wind ship Vroon's MPI Offshore has secured a short-term charter for one of its wind turbine installation vessels. GME sold to Italians Italy's Prysmian Group has agreed to buy submarine cables and systems installation outfit Global Marine Systems Energy (GME). Ship held for smuggling A small Indonesian controlled tanker has reportedly been detained in Malaysia for allegedly smuggling diesel oil. Boxes set to defy strike US container imports are predicted to increase 8.5% on a year ago despite the impending threat of industrial action.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Vestas starts rail transport of wind blades in Europe "It has been a challenge to develop a viable concept for transporting blades of this size (55 meters long) by rail in Europe, but well worth the effort," said Mette Heileskov Bulow, transportation chief specialist at Vestas. Commentary: Dow Chemical puts analytics to work for logistics U.S. exports down 1% in July Ag shippers fear dock labor stoppage, surcharges Kroger reports fleet efficiency up 9.75% GreenRoad, Insight pair on GPS fleet tracking ANL exempts some Oceania traffic from strike surcharge The Australian liner carrier said shipments transiting the U.S. West Coast from and to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands will be exempt from its surcharge on inbound or outbound cargo at U.S. ports, if an ILA strike occurs. CBP shuffles personnel to fill ACE post U.S. Customs is eager for another industry expert to join its ACE development team after the successful run of former customs broker and forwarder Cindy Allen, Assistant Commissioner for International Trade Allen Gina said. Panalpina adds 3 Asia-Europe LCL routes Dachser picks new U.S. ocean head California extends marine fuel exemption The passage of S.B. 1243 (sponsored by State Sen. Alan Lowenthal, D-Long Beach) will mean the state's tax exemption for marine fuel that was due to expire Jan. 1, 2014, will remain intact until Jan. 1, 2024. CHEP to manage Qatar Airways' ULDs CORRECTION: NYK/Hapag suspend calls at Costa Rica port Broadbent takes seat on ITC Orris to be honored by CII in Long Beach Finland pushes cleaner shipping tech

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2012
Fujairah bunker market firm 'Very tight avails' in Richards Bay. Bunker prices firm across Europe Warnings of disruption in Piraeus. Venezuelan refinery 'will have to operate at reduced rates' Refinery will be processing 'at less than 50% capacity' after start-up. 'Green' ship makes maiden call to Rotterdam 8,500 TEU vessel is specially designed for slow steaming operations, says port authority. 'In harbour and off-shore' bunkering planned for Hambantota Sri Lankan port is 'attracting investment.' Call for 0.1% sulphur limit for marine fuel in all EU waters EU rapporteur dismisses 'loud public discussions' by opponents of upcoming sulphur restrictions. GAC adds third office to Brazilian operations Firm opens new Santos office, which includes bunkering services among others. Bunker prices firming in Asian markets Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' at major Asian ports on Wednesday. Bunker tanker up for sheriff's sale in Singapore Sheriff accepting bids for the 2010-built vessel until next Wednesday. New Zealand presents marine legislation bill Bill 'substantially increase' compensation coverage for marine incidents, says government. Slow steaming caps box shipping capacity growth Effective capacity growth lower than fleet growth, says analyst. Fire onboard MV Amsterdam extinguished Vessel reportedly carrying 2,600 mt of bunkers at the time of the incident. Singapore waters around spill area 'generally clean' Bunker spill cleanup continues in Singapore following collision, says local port authority.

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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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