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BRIEFS

March 16, 2012

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*Shipping News* PIL takes stake in Dalian shipyard FROM container shipping, Singapore's Pacific International Lines (PIL) has leapt into owning a shipyard for the first time. TSA recommends fresh hike of US$400 per FEU A transpacific container shipping group has recommended a new rise in freight rates of US$400 per 40-foot unit (FEU) to take effect on April 15 in a bid to bring up rates from loss-making levels.

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Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement raises rates US$400/FEU April 15 US tells WTO India's chicken embargo over bird flu is 'unjustified' Tianjin container volume increases 5.2pc in first two months of 2012 CSAV posts net 2011 loss of US$1.24 billion, revenue falls 1.2pc China Merchants looks to investment opportunities in emerging markets Sacked Auckland dockers harass truckers, non-union men at port entrance Spain's two big unions vote for one-day general strike on March 29 DHL 2011 profits up 32.8pc to US$3.18 billion on 2pc revenue increase Panalpina reverses loss in 2010 to post profit of US$138 million last year Spot rates buck up, but cheaper long-term contracts reduce carrier gains US import shipment volume in February declines 17pc: Zepol reports Singapore-based MCC calls at Taiwan in revised intra-Asia loop Black Sea's Novorossiysk improves cargo throughput despite foul weather Port of Houston expands gate automation using optical character reader US claims victory at WTO over EU charges of illegal Boeing subsidies Air France-KLM, Martinair expand joint services to Asia and Africa IATA presses for stronger partnerships across air freight value chain Panalpina gives Huntsville Alabama airport record cargo year, up 32pc Yunnan's Lijiang Airport passes inspection as international hub Average ship capacity in Yangtze River trunk line rises to 1,007 tonnes Fuzhou road cargo volume up 5.4 per cent in first two months

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MOL launches first hybrid car carrier TT Club analysis pinpoints risk hot spots for freight forwarders & logistics operators Pak's MFN status benefits to elude India for now Centre asks coastal states to explore possibility of setting up new Major Port New Mangalore Port handles largest coal parcel size VOC Port surpasses cargo handling target ILFI hails Railway Budget's modernisation proposals Industry welcomes Rail Budget Rlys incur ' 1,144 cr. freight loss due to iron ore ban Rlys to aggressively focus on PPP model Service tax on rail freight may increase rates further Economic Survey expects 6.9 pc growth this fiscal, 7.6 pc next Govt yet to take decision on investments from Pak RBIs mid-quarter policy review keeps rates unchanged Steel Ministry suggests doubling import duty to 10 pc Suspension of export registrations triggers fall in cotton prices

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MARCH 15, 2012
SAA increases service to Zambia Starting today (15 March), South African Airways (SAA) is increasing its service on Johannesburg - Lusaka (Zambia) route from 16 to 18 weekly. In addition to the South African Airl... Horizon Lines appoints new vice-president in Puerto Rico The US carrier Horizon Lines has selected Richard Rodriguez as its vice-president and general manager for Puerto Rico. In this new role, he will be responsible for all on-island sa... MOL to open new Singapore-Yangon SYX service The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and Thailand-based Regional Container Lines (RCL) are jointly launching a new service called SYX that will link Singapore an... Spain: CAF's annual returns increase by 13% Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF), a Spain-based market leader in the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for railway systems, re... DB Schenker offers new intermodal transport capacity between Belgium and Italy DB Schenker is now offering new intermodal transport capacity between Belgium and Italy Semi-trailers can travel along the Antwerp (Belgium)-Novara (Italy) route now via intermodal... Elvis AG lands transport contract for medical products Elvis AG, a European cargo alliance of global forwarders, has signed a major long-term international transport contract with Paul Hartmann AG. The agreement covers intercompany tra... ICTSI: 2011 net income grew to USD 130.5 million Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has reported consolidated audited financial results for the year ended 31 December 2011. The service provide... Daimler North America recalling more than 100,000 trucks Daimler will recall more than 100,000 trucks in North America because of potentially faulty fuel lines. The recall encompasses models of Daimler's subsidiaries Freightliner, Sterl... Strategic move between Saudia Cargo and Saudi National Shipping Company In a strategic move, Saudi Airlines Cargo Co and the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia have established a three-year agreement toward freighting NSCSA urgent goods and equi... Heavyweight Air Express reports strong USA growth for Ethiopian Airlines Air cargo general sales agent Heavyweight Air Express recently reported its year-on-year traffic results for Ethiopian Airlines Cargo in the U... Gefco is new logistics partner of Alpargatas The French logistics corporation Gefco has developed an individual solution for the Brazilian company Alpargatas, a flip-flops manufacturer that created the famous Havaianas brand.... Menlo Worldwide granted secure trade partnership by Singapore customs Menlo Worldwide Asia Pacific Pte Ltd, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc, recently received Secure Trade Partnership (STP) certification from Singapore customs. A volun... Toll Group starts to fulfil gas transport and storage contract Toll Energy, part of the Australia-based Toll Group, has started to work on a AUD 45 million transport and storage contract, which is part of QGC's major Queensland Curtis Liquefie...

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MARCH 15, 2012
Spanish shipyard wins order for live fish transport vessel Stolt Valor suffers explosion Coast Guard releases tech package for Offshore Patrol Cutter Wärtsilä inks service agreement with Prestige Cruise Holdings Rolls-Royce wins PSV design and equipment order from Hyunda Mipo LaHood makes $54 million more available for Kings Point construction and renovation Mærsk containership drydocks at Colombo Dockyard

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MARCH 15, 2012
Trucking group praises Senate for passing transportation bill PlantsPlus moving to Port of Chehalis location NOAA gives Ok to states to kill destructive sea lions Port of Portland taps Nichol as new chief financial officer AAPA schedules conference celebrating centennial anniversary

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MARCH 15, 2012
Busy US Gulf props up MR product tanker market Triangulation cuts costs between Europe, Atlantic and US Gulf No regrets on Ecdis? In about four months the phased carriage requirements for the Ecdis will bite Methodology at a glance Lloyd's List Intelligence offers comprehensive and transparent assessment of vessel lay-ups One million teu idle by year-end Lloyd's List Intelligence expects inactive box ship capacity to hit 1m teu Fears Libya is inching towards a new civil war New threat to oil supplies as Benghazi demands regional autonomy Canines trained to sniff out crude oil Research shows dogs can detect oil up to 5km away Chemical tankers eye biofuel opportunities High oil price could start biofuel boom, London conference is told Has BG Group lost faith in Australia's coalbed methane? Decision to sell stake in Queensland Curtis LNG raises questions about extraction Comment: splashing the cash? How do a reported rise in shipfinance and Cexim's credit lines scale up? Exclusive: Economou to pull tonnage from Heidmar Greek magnate woos tanker charterers Indian steel boom could boost coking coal imports But iron ore and steel trades might suffer China deploys more domestic tankers Quest for energy security to reduce reliance on Middle East BP investigates charter department bribery claim Whistleblower claims senior official took kickbacks for favourable tanker rates The sun also rises for supramax trade Earnings rise as nickel ore chartering lifts Pacific market out of the doldrums Sanko vessel sale rumoured Sanko Mineral reported sold for $20m Rotterdam World Gateway queries ECT court action Consortium seeks answers over pending €900m compensation claim Pacific lines plan third rate increase April rise brings total hike to $1,100 per feu Essar will carry Iranian crude as long as viable Ramakrishnan also rejects criticisms of Indian protectionism Slow support Despite appearances, new lending for shipping is on the rise, mostly from Asia EU may relax Iran insurance ban Decision unlikely before April as July sanctions loom Don't ban the cheap stuff Fuels with higher sulphur content may still be useful as prices continue to rise Ministers disagree on proposals to ban high-sulphur fuel in Europe Shipowners would be forced to buy more expensive fuels if 3.5% content limit is agreed Klein to head Blue Star Former chief of Germanischer Lloyd will lead shipmanagement giant Eagle prepares for life after Korea Line Talks continue but 13 ships may exit original charters Exclusive: China Eximbank pledges $20bn to Cosco and China Shipping Bank extends credit lines to state-owned conglomerates Sanko turns to out-of-court debt restructuring Alternative dispute resolution seeks consensus ISC agrees sale of two car carriers Deal with NCC to pay debt 'Turbulent' year drives down Boskalis profits Delayed investment decisions squeeze dredging firm's margins Ship lending defies downturn Intriguing data suggests fewer funds from Europe offset by increase from Asia Korea Line non-payment adds to Eagle Bulk woes Crunch-time for supramax specialist after loss-making 2011

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MARCH 15, 2012
P&I shift on Iran ahead? THE EU might review its hard-line strategy regarding P&I cover for vessels calling in Iran, a shipping analyst says UK slips summons to Russia's big banana VLADIMIR Kekhman, controlling shareholder of Russia's biggest banana trader JFC, has been summoned to face contempt charges in the UK High Court Eagle shares under pressure SHARES of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk are falling today after the company offered no concrete guidance on its debt restructuring Upside seen for offshore DNB BANK analyst Kay Lim said today stocks of offshore companies can still build on their recent price growth India iron ore fixtures rise INDIAN iron ore fixtures have surged to a 2012 high as authorities cut rail freight charges to boost shipments, drybulk consultancy Commodore Research said today VLCC owners hail surge OWNERS of VLCCs finally have cause for cheer, with rates surging because of a rush to cover loadings for the first 10 days of April Jinhui's profits fall 29% JINHUI Holdings today said its net profits for 2011 dropped to HK$259M ($33M), 29% down on a year earlier Study warns of Oz proposal's cost PROPOSED changes to Australian shipping laws would increase drybulk freight rates by up to 16%, according to new economic modelling Clock ticks for Eagle NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk, which is nearing a deadline on its bank negotiations, has revealed that Korea Line is "not performing" under its charter agreement

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MARCH 15, 2012
LA Mayor Villaraigosa on Port's Carbon Footprint, Competition (Video) Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa details how the port has become an industry leader in cutting its carbon footprint... CP to Haul Additional 2 Million Tons of Frac Sand Canadian Pacific Railway will haul an additional 2 million tons of frac sand annually through a recently signed multiyear agreement... Cargo Transport Via Waterways is Most Fuel-Efficient, Says Study Water transportation remains the most fuel-efficient way to transport goods, according to a new report from the Texas Transportation Institute.... US-South Korea Trade Pact Takes Effect The U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement took effect Thursday, giving American exporters greater access to the South Korean market. ... UP Names Butler VP, Marketing and Sales Union Pacific Railroad tapped Eric Butler as vice president of marketing and sales, succeeding Jack Koraleski, who has taken the... Guinness Shipments to US Soar 244 Percent Irish brewer Guinness is tapping a deep thirst in America, with U.S. imports of Guinness's trademark Irish stout soaring 244... Lufthansa Cargo Tallies Second-Best Annual Profit Lufthansa Cargo's operating earnings fell to $326 million in 2011 from a record $406 million in 2010, but it was... XPO Logistics Boosts Stock Offering, Sets $15.75 Share Price XPO Logistics increased its public stock offering by 2 million shares Thursday, putting 8 million shares of common stock on... ICTSI to Operate New Terminal in Nigeria Global port operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. has been selected to operate a new container terminal near Lagos, Nigeria.... Maersk CEO: Ocean Carriers Have Idled 5 Percent of Fleet Container shipping lines have idled about 5 percent of global fleet capacity, or 800,000 20-foot equivalent units, as demand for... Expansion in the Works at Indonesia's Tanjung Priok The controversial state-owned winner of a contract to expand facilities at Indonesia's Tanjung Priok says container handling capacity will double... Long Beach Container Volume Declines Container volume in February at the Port of Long Beach declined 15.2 percent year-over-year. Imports from Asia were affected by...

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MARCH 15, 2012
Tanzania Revenue Authority introduces ECTS On March 12, the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) introduced an electronic cargo tracking system (ECTS) covering all goods transported in both containers and loose ... Dr Klein to manage Blue Star Holding Dr Hermann Klein has been appointed chief executive officer of Blue Star Holding, the company currently being set up to manage the combined fleets of E.R Schiffahrt ... ICS 'impressed' with India's piracy strategy That was the message coming from the International Chamber of Shipping's [ICS] director of external relations, Simon Bennett yesterday, who was attending the first ... South Africa's 2012 trade in positive territory Figures recently published by the South African Government suggest that from a trading perspective this year will be stronger than in 2011, but that progress could ... CMA CGM to increase more rates Financially challenged CMA CGM has declared its intention to increase freight rates in the tradelane from Western Asia (Indian Subcontinent and Mid-East Gulf) to ... 10% jump in US imports underscores TSA's ambitions According to the latest monthly report by Global Port Tracker [GPT], March imports into the major US retail ports are expected to increase by 10%, versus the same ... TSA presses for yet another rate rise Members of the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement are planning to raise freight rates in the Asia/US tradelanes by another USD300/FEU from April 15. It will be ... ILWU Canada president: USEC labour negotiations 'blue print' for North America The US East Coast labour contract negotiations due to take place later this month could set a 'blue print' for North America and impact on labour relations in Canada, ... Felixstowe's new rail terminal a step closer The construction of Felixstowe's new North Rail Terminal formally commenced yesterday. Once completed in the middle of next year, it will significantly increase ...

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MARCH 15, 2012
Tanker stocks ignite Frontline and OSG enjoys double-digit gains as spot rally fuels Wall Street revival but analyst fears surge will be short lived. Heidmar mum on pull-out Rumour mill shifts into high gear as George Economou is linked to plan to transfer pooled tankers to Cardiff Marine. Timeline tightens Gelso M owner says fuel removal is paramount as probe reveals "significant damage and flooding". Eagle downed and falling Cantor Fitzgerald brands Nasdaq-listed owner a sell with its shares already in reverse. Allied battle escalates Embattled operator mum on talk of restructuring as Norwegian bulker owner joins claimaint queue. CSDC earnings hit Chinese tanker and bulker owner still firmly in the black for 2011, but rising costs hurt its margins. JES profit jumps Singapore-listed shipbuilder sees its full-year bottom line take flight as second yard spurs revenue. Sanko checks into rehab Japanese authorities approve ailing operator's request to seek shelter under alternative dispute resolution system. Comma costs owner dear Lou Kollakis set to pick up the loss of hire bill for panamax bulk carrier seized by pirates. Brooklyn Bridge bashed Tug captain to be questioned over crane scrape that left 50-foot hole in New York landmark's scaffolding. Boskalis pins Concordia cost CEO Peter Berdowski says salvage fee for stricken cruiseship will comfortably pass EUR 100m. Carnival invests in Mexico US cruiseship owner to spend more than $150m on new terminals in Cozumel and Baja California. BP investigates bribery claim Whistleblower claims senior executive received backhanders for uncommercial tanker chartering deals. Klein to head German giant GL man brought in to run merged operations of ER Schiffarht and Komrowski, now Germany's biggest shipping company.

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MARCH 15, 2012
Transpacific lines seek April 15 rate hike CMA CGM raising rates on several trades Hanjin Logistics opens 3 offices International Shipholding sells 2 PCTCs MOL appoints agent for Romania, Ukraine Purolator International names Routledge VP sales Indian 3PL market set to boom Aramex enters Korean market Senate passes two-year highway bill XPO Logistics increases stock offering

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MARCH 15, 2012
International trade in need of unified climate policy 'If countries want to trade with each other, they need to realise that it is necessary to talk the same language when it comes to emissions control.' Trucks to pump out fuel and residue from grounded vessel Sources confirm that trucks are being transported to site which will be used in process of pumping out oil and residues. Fujairah plans to significantly boost fuel storage capacity Port will raise tank capacity to 10 million cubic metres by 2014. IFO prices softening in northern Europe Hamburg LS avails 'tight', a player told Bunkerworld. Prices soften in Fujairah bunker market South African prices largely stable. Complaint against bunker operations fails to win EC support Commissioner for the Environment sees 'no evidence' that Gibraltar is breaching EU rules. Commodity trader aims to become global bunker supplier 'We are building a global bunker business, based on controlled intelligent growth with a high level of service,' says Tolson. Russia fuel oil taxes could jump by 50% Sources say export duty could rise to $415 pmt. Fuel oil stocks at 11-month high Arbitrage volumes surge while demand stays weak. Supplier's new website includes contract and quotation forms Total Marine Fuels says 'everything has been brought up to date.' Price movements mixed in Asian bunker markets No supply issues in key Asian ports. New bunker trader joins Dan-Bunkering Kaseem Damilare Ayanlola will be based at the company's Copenhagen office. South China fuel stock sees slight increase Inventories improved to over 1.3 million mt in the week ended March 14. Slow steaming reaches 'optimal' level Surplus of boxes, ships will be around for 'quite a while', says Rickmers Maritime Trust Director Lim How Teck. European ports 'satisfied' with EU moves on sulphur Ports applaud support for use of 'scrubbers.' O.W. Bunker restructures Northern European trading division New regional management structure will see changes at firm's Aalborg, Copenhagen, Hamburg, UK and Russian desk. BLT seeks to extend court order protection in US Applications in US court will ensure 'similar protection' of an order that prevents the arrest of its vessels in Singapore, it says.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

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