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September 14, 2012

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OOCL hikes north Europe-Asia rate US$200 per TEU and FEU on October 1 Fujian's eight-month throughput increases 10.4pc to 6.76 million TEU Damco distances itself from Maersk, moves from Copenhagen to The Hague China's largest free trade port area completes Phase II at Dongjiang Jiangsu's logistics industry prosperity index hits 55pc in August East China's Anhui to build a new US$630 million Yangtze River port Heavy duty railway lays 1,260 kilometres of track from Luliang to Rizhao Westports to create 9 million TEU capacity with new 600-metre wharf Singapore's Bengal Tiger Line to launch regional loop from Krishnapatnam Singapore oil spill cleanup all but done, only faint traces to be removed Price war among armed guards prompts call to ban cheaper security firms BIFA blasts proposal to deny customs checks before temporary storage Arbitrary charges make Nigerian ports world's most expensive: importers Hong Kong ground handler AAT cargo up 7pc to 58,985 tonnes in August Air China offers twice weekly all-cargo Chonqing to Amsterdam flights India's air cargo boom proves no boon to national air freight carriers Southern Air to downsize, dumps 747-200S and reduces head count

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Fire on vessel off Mumbai coast extinguished GAC International Moving opens new office in Bangalore George Joseph elected President, Ashish Pednekar Senior Vice-President for 2012-14 My key takeaways on this journey have been the relationships that I have nurtured, the knowledge that I have gleaned, the opportunities Ive had to ideate and to see those ideas put in action and to be an agent for progressive change Broadening production-supply gap triggers surge in rubber imports Organic textile exports to touch INR 1,500 cr. in FY13: Apeda East coast ports cargo traffic set to grow KoPT, ABG Haldia reach agreement on optimum utilisation of Haldia berths Haryana planning cargo airport at Meham Infra companies cut back on highway projects INR turns weak after hitting 3-week high on fresh dollar demand July IIP inches up 0.1 pc Minimum quantity for export of agri items Tobacco Board projects 10 pc spike in exports

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Australia publishes first national land freight strategy The Australian minister for infrastructure and transport has presented the first national land freight strategy for the period up to 2030. The long-term blueprint aims to establish... New general manager for Vietnam Airlines Germany Nguyen Quoc Phuong became the new general manager of the affiliate of Vietnam Airlines in Germany in July 2012. He succeeded Nghiem Van Khanh who had held the post since 2006. Phuo... Truck driving - an increasingly unattractive profession A study compiled by the German vehicle manufacturer ZF Friedrichshafen AG has discovered that the negative image of road haulage operations could actually slow down the growth of t... Contargo Rhine-Main terminal moving from Mainz to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg The Contargo terminal in Mainz (Germany) has moved to Ginsheim-Gustavsburg, around 6 km away. The new container terminal covers an area of 16,000 sqm and has 160 m of quay wall and... CMA CGM reports Q2/2012 increase in revenue and volumes The French shipping company CMA CGM reported that its Q2/2012 revenue rose by 12% year-on-year to USD 4.149 billion, reflecting a sharp acceleration in business growth. In all, 2.7... ACG Air Cargo Germany increases fleet Air Cargo Germany, based in Hahn (Germany), will augment its B747-400 freighter fleet by two additional Jumbos. Both aircraft are extended range freighters (ERF) that are equipped ... IRU NELTI-4 to be launched in the LAS region Phase 4 of the International Road Transport Union's New Eurasian Land Transport Initiative (NELTI-4), in partnership with the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the Arab Union of L... Qatar Airways awards ULD and galley equipment maintenance contract to CHEP Aerospace Solutions Qatar Airways has appointed CHEP Aerospace Solutions to maintain and repair its worldwide fleet of unit load devices (ULDs) and galley cart equipment under a five-year contract. CH... Cargolux intensifies its eCargo ambitions with CHAMP CHAMP Cargosystems has attracted the Luxembourg-based airfreight carrier Cargolux as a customer for its Traxon "cargoHUB" and "cargoWEB+" applications. These IT... Logwin opens new facility in Bucharest The Grevenmacher (Luxembourg)-based logistics service provider Logwin reinforced its presence in Eastern Europe by opening a new branch office Bucharest (Romania) in July. The comp... DB Schenker growing in Austria and Eastern Europe Despite the economic crisis and fewer goods to process, the German service provider DB Schenker reported strong growth last year in Austria and Europe's southeastern region, which ... Damco moving headquarters to The Hague, Netherlands Damco, the logistics arm of the Danish container and bulk shipping giant Maersk, is moving its headquarters from Copenhagen to The Hague (Netherlands). The move, which should be co... Panama appoints new chairman of Panama Canal Authority Jorge Quijano was sworn in as the head of the Panama Canal Authority (PCA) on 4 September. He has replaced Alberto Aleman Zubieta who held this position for 16 years. Quijano's car...

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Bollinger delivers third FRC Marcon brokers sale of 1980-built supply vessel Ingalls Shipbuilding cuts steel for its 29th DDG 51 DFDS pulls plug on P+S Werften newbuilds Blew whistle on Cleopatra, collects $150,000 MAN Diesel & Turbo to power Taiwan Ropax ferry

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Everett Port Commissioners Ok Kimberly-Clark site resolution Inchcape expanding in India with 10 new office locations CSX Corp. makes list of carbon disclosure firms Crowley takes delivery of Ocean Class tugboat NYK vessel honored for tracking seawater temperatures

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
VLCC tonne-mile demand rises despite Obama blow to US trade Carriers will take Atlantic basin cargoes from smaller tankers China will still import LNG as it ponders shale gas extraction Country that boasts the world's largest reserves will continue to buy abroad for now New LNG trade patterns emerge as Norway sends first cargo to Chile Trade highlights evolution of liquefied natural gas shipping Northern Europe's missing link The Gulf of Bothnia plays an important transport role for Swedish and Finnish raw materials, but campaigners say it needs a 270 km rail line Costs fuel concerns over freight returning to the roads Fears that cargo could shift across the bay of Bothnia to the Norwegian port of Narvik, which would fall outside the SECA regulations Lack of funding and interest sank MarAd's double hull study Report on economic, environmental and operational feasibility of double-hulled ships 'was not cancelled, but was allowed to expire' View on scrubbers is shortsighted at best Scrubbers can and will be able to offer compliance and will save money too Demolition rises as deliveries continue Weak demand for smaller, less efficient tonnage will drive owners to scrap Delos emerges as suitor for Omega after unsecured creditors launch fresh offensive Chapter 11 drama continues as Delos ponders bid Allied Maritime faces likely court 'end-process' Hopes that Greek charterer could avoid bankruptcy dry up after putative rescue package collapses CSAV weighs up two ship sizes Chilean line considers newbuild options Pressure group halts Northern Vitality scrapping Vessel stays berthed at Wilhelmshaven for the time being Private equity renews interest in German shipping Pricing gap between what private equity is offering and what banks are prepared to accept Clean technology will cut owners' fuel bills Cheaper to remove pollutants at sea than to buy low sulphur fuel, says expert DFDS cancels P+S newbuildings Bankrupt shipyard breached terms of its contracts, claims ferry operator Multiple antitrust probes expose car carriers to repeat fines Regional competition authorities conduct separate inquiries Heavy odds Everyone has an interest in more accurate box weight measurements US drought not as bad as expected Department of Agriculture crop forecast beats analysts' expectations A third of ships are exempt from safety and pollution rules Smaller vessels escape regulation, Equasis data shows Diminishing summer ice offers greater use of Arctic waters Experts suggest there could be ice-free summers in the Arctic as early as 2030 Laskaridis completes second northern sea route passage Nuclear icebreaker accompanied reefer during one-week transit Costa Concordia inquiry berates absence of emergency procedures Leaked pre-trial report slams captain for delaying evacuation for over an hour Noatum seeks port acquisition opportunities Investor aims to build on its existing portfolio of Spanish container, car and breakbulk facilities Keep on moving ILA brinkmanship will spread the pain Check box weights in the terminal, says Bromma IMO to debate mandatory weighing of containers next week Korean Register opens new Busan headquarters More than 400 guests at ceremony Shanghai's throughput slides World's largest container port handled 2.6m teu in August, down 7% on year NOL sends boxship for demolition Lines scrap smaller, older vessels to take delivery of more efficient ships

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Change flag to avoid MLC problems STATES that have not ratified the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 (MLC) could cause problems for ships sailing under their flags, warned Natalie Shaw, employment affairs director at the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Sekimizu: ratify ballast water convention now THE SHIPPING INDUSTRY should encourage flag states to ratify the Ballast Water Management Convention, IMO secretary general Koji Sekimizu told the International Chamber of Shipping's London conference yesterday Polish/Croatian LNG cos ink deal POLAND'S Gaz System and Croatia's gas transmission system operator, Plinacro, have today signed a 'declaration of cooperation' that will link up two LNG terminals in the respective countries that will go into operation in the coming years Piracy: complacency is the enemy THE fall in piracy incidents off Somalia should not be treated as an excuse to become complacent, successive speakers warned delegates at the International Chamber of Shipping's conference in London yesterday Boyden initiates tanker coverage GLOBAL Hunter Securities analyst Natasha Boyden today debuted coverage of the tanker sector and predicted a possible rate revival in mid-2013 EC prepares "Blue Growth" plan MARITIME, coastal and cruise tourism has been singled out by the European Commission as an economic sector offering particular growth potential over the current decade to 2020 Forwarders expect greater activity FREIGHT forwarders in Europe expect shipping and intermodal activity to rebound in October after several lacklustre months, according to a survey by Danske Bank DFDS dumps ro-ro newbuilds RESCUE prospects for Germany's insolvent P+S shipyards turned sour today on news of a contract withdrawal by one of its major customers EU Sulphur Directive approved THE European Union's revised marine fuels sulphur directive can be expected to come into force in a matter of weeks, Fairplay was told today Whistleblower awarded in magic pipe case A FILIPINO oiler was awarded $150,000 for providing evidence against Cleopatra Shipping Agency for illegally dumping bilge waste Russian containers to outstrip GDP growth RUSSIA'S container business will continue to grow faster than the economy, with container terminals doing better financially than either oil, petroleum or grain export terminals, according to a report by a transportation analyst at Uralsib Bank in Moscow

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
St. Lawrence Seaway Traffic Rises 6.8 Percent Strong iron ore, cement and coal shipments boosted volume nearly 6.8 percent year-over-year on the St. Lawrence Seaway in August. ... Strong Growth in US Agriculture Exports Forecast U.S. agricultural exports should remain strong for many years because of the growing demand for food in developing nations, but... DOT Freight Policy Council Seeks Industry Views Determining ways to measure the conditions and performance of a national freight work emerged as a top priority for the... Maritime Unions Pledge Solidarity Two U.S. longshore unions, three of their affiliates, and the Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association have formed a new organization to... Truckload Spot Market Volume Rose in August The volume of truckload freight offered on the spot market rose 1.1 percent in August from July and increased 8.4... DP World Selling Antwerp Breakbulk Terminal Dubai's DP World is selling its breakbulk terminal in Antwerp to focus on its core container operations at the Belgian... PSA International Ranked Top Container Terminal Again The global container terminal rankings, currently headed by Singapore's PSA International, face a major shake up amid renewed merger and... August TEU Volume Is Savannah's Second-Highest The volume of containers handled by the Port of Savannah in August jumped 13.8 percent year-over-year to 270,610 20-foot-equivalent units,... Shipowners Will Pay Premium for Eco-Ships, Analyst Says The latest engine and hull designs for container ships are so fuel-efficient and save so much money that shipowners are... Hapag-Lloyd Adds Call to Mediterranean-Canada Service Hapag-Lloyd will upgrade its Mediterranean-Canada Service with an additional eastbound call at Lisbon, Portugal, starting in October. The new...

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
China looking for 'fast and stable growth' Chinese premier Wen Jiabao sought to rebut the gloomy statistics that suggest that the country is in for a hard economic landing when he spoke at the World Economic ... Charter market for boxships expecting more pain There are a significant number of chartered boxships scheduled for renegotiation / redelivery within the next three months and with ocean carriers pruning back ... Bunker prices near Q1 danger levels The price of bunker fuel has crept back up close to a level that was blamed - in equal measure with low freight rates - for the disastrous first quarter postings ... Delmas stops some DRC bookings Delmas, which is the specialist arm of CMA CGM serving Africa, has stopped accepting cargo for some Democratic Republic of Congo [DRC] locations owing to severe ... Marine fuel tax exemption in California to continue Ocean carriers who use California's ports will welcome the news that state Governor Jerry Brown has signed law legislation that will extend a partial sales tax ... Consolidation on the horizon for intra-Asia trade Lars Jensen, ceo and partner of Copenhagen-based research and consultancy group SeaIntel Maritime Analysis believes that consolidation and larger ships are on the ... MSC sets record in Le Havre

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Broker outlasts Allied Maritime A German firm that served as Allied Maritime's shipbroker for nearly three decades has survived the collapse of what had been its largest client. Claimaints swarm Flaminia Lawsuits against the disabled MSC containership Flaminia are starting to stack up in the Southern District of New York. More trouble for Rongsheng China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has been slapped with a law suit after it dropped a bid for engine marker Anhui Quanchai. Billion dollar men Billions of dollars in private equity cash is lined up and ready to invest in the shipping sector, the industry's most famous newcomer says. Save our shipyard! Union leaders at STX France have urged the government to take over the yard to safeguard jobs. Iran turns to Labuan Iranian oil is being transhipped close to a well-known vessel lay-up spot in its latest effort to dodge US sanctions, Reuters claims. Roose eyes cargo niche Four former Clyde & Co lawyers have formed a new London legal operation to target cargo insurance business. Boyden tips bounceback A rebound in the depressed tanker market could be only 12 months away, Global Hunter Securities says. India steps up security India is to deploy armed Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel on its merchant ships to combat piracy - for a fee. SCF cut by costs Sovcomflot's earnings dropped by just over a fifth in the first half despite revenue and operating numbers showing a slight improvement. Seafarer electrocuted A Lebanese crew member has died after being electrocuted on an Abou Mehri Lines cruiseship off Cyprus. DFDS pulls P+S duo Insolvent German shipyard P+S Werften has suffered a big blow after DFDS cancelled two contracts for ro-ro newbuildings. Short and sweet A Chinese stimulus plan will not open the door for a spike in dry-cargo rates but it has created an opening for investors, a leading analyst says. Torm tanker attacked Quick action by the captain of a Torm tanker has saved it from a hijacking by pirates off Nigeria. Fugro out of EMGS Fugro has offloaded its entire holding in Oslo-listed seismic outfit Electromagnetic Geoservices (EMGS). Too fast, too close Costa Concordia Captain Francesco Schettino took his doomed ship too close to the shore at too great a speed, according to a report submitted to an Italian court. Odfjell eyeing bonds Odfjell may be about to re-enter the bond market for the second time this year, according to reports circulating in Asia. Golden grabs bond slice Golden Ocean has laid down $5.9m to purchase a large chunk of a convertible bond due to mature later this year. Cruise numbers jump The number of cruiseship passengers worldwide soared by 10% in 2011, according to new industry figures. One to go for MISC MISC looks to have offloaded the last but one its fleet of sixteen containerships, according to brokers. Whistleblower gets half Greece's Cleopatra Shipping Agency has been fined $300,000 after admitting dumping oil from a bulker off the US. Japan rising New bulker orders are proving key to Japanese shipyards as they look likely to over-take Chinese rivals. Iraq deal for Boskalis Boskalis joint venture Smit Lamnalco has secured an offshore project in Iraqi waters potentially worth over $200m. Indian port goes online India's deep sea port of Krishnapatnam is poised to receive its first regular container service this month. NOL scraps boxship Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has scrapped an elderly containership in advance of the delivery of the first in a series of newbuildings.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
SIS, StormGeo partner on software development Air China starts cargo flights to Amsterdam The new Boeing 747-400 services will initially operate five times weekly from Shanghai, via Chengdu or Chonqing. The flights return via Tianjin. The airline has slots for up to 10 flights per week from Amsterdam. MarAd ends plan for double-hull tanker study The agency has withdrawn a solicitation for a study on the "safety, economic and environmental issues of vessels with double hulls" due to a "lack of available funding and interest," a spokesman said. iPhone 5 expected to soak up air freight capacity Companies reveal plan for energy-efficient barge The EcoLiner could haul bulk commodities or containers and its developers said "we expect this new concept to appeal to shippers of consumables particularly, oil companies and logistic operators keen to get their cargo off the roads." Port of Virginia gains TEUs in August MSC joins up U.S. East Coast-WCSA loops Ti, Hanover Fox boost logistics recruitment Le Groupe La Poste acquires ORIUM The combined e-commerce logistics firms will offer a network of 18 European distribution centers, access to the Reflex warehouse management system, a European contact center, and extensive transport services. Inchcape expands in India MarAd makes change in reef program FMC reviews OTI license application U.S. Xpress picks Neal to lead driver retention

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2012
Chinese demand supports Asian fuel oil market 'As always the Chinese buyer is extremely price sensitive, if we had a slightly softer flat price we would have seen a quicker take up, so buyer and seller are still haggling over the price point.' Fuel leak in Alaska confirmed Spokesman confirmed that a temporary seal had been put on the fracture and a small quantity of fuel was still leaking, but being contained on the barge deck. Prices lack direction in Fujairah Tight avails in Fujairah. IFO prices soften in Rotterdam Customs officials strike in Piraeus. New strike at Trinidad refinery Production disrupted for second time in just over a week as workers stage walk out. Japanese refiner reassures bunker players Supplies of marine fuel will not be cut by refinery closure. Ballast water: 'An issue the shipping industry cannot escape' 'The success of the shipping industry should not be achieved by threatening the very element that sustains it,' says IMO secretary-general. Sovcomflot's profits fall Bunker prices, weak demand and newbuilding deliveries all blamed for lacklustre performance. Fuel oil stocks at five-week high Chinese fishing fleets resume demand for distillate marine fuel. Operations inside ECAs could double by 2020 Potential new ECAs would have a big impact on ships' global operational profile. Novorossiysk bunker player posts 36% lower profit NCSP's bottom line affected by foreign exchange losses. IFO prices show little movement in major Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels 'fine' at key Asian ports on Thursday. Dan-Bunkering hires trader for Beijing office Dena Kong joins the company with effect from August 13. BP Marine looks at ECA options Predicts 'vast majority of ships' will choose MGO for ECA operations in 2015. SEEMP - A new strategy to reduce bunker bills Introduction of SEEMP into operating procedures could mean significant savings across entire fleets. Polar sea routes have capacity to reshape world trade Academic says that the impact of the polar sea routes will be significant. Singapore bunker sales at six-month low Higher bunker prices and lower vessel arrivals impact sales in August. Tankers 'storing Iranian product' off East Malaysia Titan says it was told the cargoes were from India. Costlier ECO newbuilds 'commercially viable' Fuel savings make ECO tankers a viable investment, says Bimco. Malaysia starts 'aggressive plan' to attract oil firms Country aims to triple Johor-based storage. Bunker spill cleanup in Singapore nears end No oil patches observed in the affected waters on Wednesday afternoon, says MPA.

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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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