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BRIEFS

March 19, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic sea index up 15 days running The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose for the 15th straight day last Wednesday as grain shipments boosted panamax rates. Dry-bulk ship scrapping may stay near 2011 level Scrapping of dry-bulk ships this year may stay near the 22 million deadweight tonnes demolished in 2011, the Baltic and International Maritime Council said. US Navy sailing towards 300-ship fleet The US Navy is nearly finished with a review that will recommend a total fleet of around 300 ships, down from the current target of 313 ships, the Navy's top uniformed officer said.

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Asia-Europe flat at US$1,379/TEU as transpac rate up 13.6pc to $1,992/FEU Hapag-Lloyd hikes intra-Asia, emerging market rates from Far East in April New Zealand court reinstates sacked dockers, will hear arguments today Hong Kong January exports decline 14.3pc due to European debt woes Singapore's seasonally adjusted non-oil exports up 6pc to US$13.5 million Fujian provincial port volume up 15.6pc in first 2 months to 660,000 TEU Port of Weifang port handled 2.57 million tonnes in first two months CN to open Prince Rupert intermodal rail links to Calgary and Edmonton Canadian importers protest having to pay for customs box inspections Germanischer Lloyd sees more money in high oil prices and tough eco rules Russia's Volga-Dnepr to buy Air Cargo Germany to gain EU foothold Air Ministry: Air India gets bailout on promise of efficient turnaround Disabled workers win US$6.5 million USAF contract for air cargo nets

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CSAA seeks concessional tariff for feeder vessels DAMCO to assure shipment transparency for Syngenta US keen to settle poultry dispute with India Fire on board vessel contained at MbPT's Pir Pau Port Pipavav berths maiden Hapag-Lloyd vessel as part of Hypergalex (CIS) service Trivedi expects freight revenue to grow 30.2 pc EPCES expresses concern about non-removal of MAT, DDT Hike in excise duty bad for man-made fibre textiles: SRTEPC Mixed industry reaction to Budget Non-extension of ISS for exports disappointing: Fieo Union Budget 2012-13 Highlights Gautam Adani welcomes infrastructure initiatives in Budget 2012-13 Global economy sees fastest growth in Feb.: JP Morgan IMCs seminar on Czech-India business relations on March 22 India-Africa conclave to consider joint projects Kübler Spedition battles German icy winter in extra long haul for Bahrain Larger vessels on Zeebrugge-Bilbao service New project liner service from Hartmann Group Transborder S.A.S.named exclusive WWPC member in Colombia

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MARCH 16, 2012
Mercator signs its first LCC for cargo management technology Mercator, a leader in business technology solutions for the global aviation industry, has signed an agreement with flydubai, Dubai's innovative low cost airline, to use Mercator's ... Germany: truck ban before Easter and Whitsun shelved Germany's ministry of transport, building and urban development (BMVBS) has shelved its plan to extend the truck ban to Maundy Thursday (5 April) and the Friday before Whitsun (25 ... German engine maker now delivering goods by rail MDC Power GmbH, a German car engine manufacturer based in Kölleda/Thüringen, has phased in a new industrial rail siding to its plant. The track, which was subsidised by public mone... Knorr-Bremse: sales top EUR 4 billion The Knorr-Bremse Group, the world's leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles, saw 2011 sales climb by more than half a billion euros or 14% to EUR 4... MAN strengthens position in Russia For the second time in succession, the German company MAN was the No. 1 among European commercial vehicles manufacturers in Russia in fiscal 2011. With sales of over 7,600 trucks ... Kuehne + Nagel establishes Eastern Europe road hub in Vienna Kuehne + Nagel has established a central hub in Vienna for groupage overland operations to and from Eastern Europe. The hub is another important step in the Swiss service provider'... Southwest Airlines with several executive changes Southwest Airlines, based in Dallas TX (USA), has made several executive changes. Matt Hafner, Southwest's current vice-president (VP) of integrated operations, has been named VP o... Big "Asian" cooperative arrangements to come into operation in April Cosco, K Line, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen have agreed to initiate individual cooperative arrangements on Asia-Europe trades starting from April 2012. A total of eight weekly s... Etihad awards cargo handling contract to WFS at London Heathrow Etihad Airways has awarded a cargo handling contract at London's Heathrow Airport to Worldwide Flight Services (WFS). The three-year agreement commences this month (March 2012) and... Panalpina launches four LCL services in Latin America Basel (Switzerland)-based Panalpina, one of the world's leading providers of supply chain solutions, has launched four new direct less than container load (LCL) servic... Huntsville finishes 2011 with new air cargo record Huntsville international airport handled 206,040,435 lbs (almost 94,000 t) of cargo in 2011, which represents a 32% increase year-on-year. This was the highest amount of freight ev... Dutch post office takes over parts of Trans-o-Flex Post NL, the Dutch mail service provider, is taking over Trans-o-Flex business activities in the Netherlands and Belgium from the Austrian post office. At the same Post NL is acqui... Asstra opens new office in Dusseldorf Asstra Associated Traffic AG, an international transport and logistics provider, opened a branch office in Dusseldorf (Germany) on 1 March. The Asstra group has thereby strengthene... Damco working for Syngenta The global logistics and freight forwarding company Damco has signed a three-year contract to serve as the Asia Pacific lead logistics service provider for Syngenta, the world's la... IATA Cargo committee elects new chairman Steve Gunning, managing director of IAG Cargo, which combines the brands British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has been elected the new chairman of the Iata cargo committee... Largest German shipping group Blue Star Holding appoints CEO Germany's newly formed shipping group, Blue Star Holding, has chosen Dr Hermann J. Klein to be its chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from 1 July 2012. Klein is currently a ...

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MARCH 16, 2012
Shipyard De Hoop builds vessel for US tour operator UK Club bulletin warns on dangers of pressing up ballast tanks Great Lakes Shipyard completes repairs to Canadian tug and barge ABS to class barge-based Arctic containment system Resolve Academy opens new Simulation Training Center

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MARCH 16, 2012
Portland Port Board Oks Gresham business park land sale TSA selects Portland Airport to test new screening procedures TORM cancels contract for new product tanker Rail freight numbers down during week Coast Guard sets final rule for organisms in ship ballast

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MARCH 16, 2012
Lantern parent prepared to bring second lawsuit against BLT Private equity investor Brian Ladin says total claim is $110m, but wants to give Indonesian group another chance to settle Exclusive: Cost-cutting shipowners compromise tanker safety Safety fears shrink available tonnage Box lines improve time-keeping SeaIntel survey ranks Maersk top performer Lantern revives $55m BLT lawsuit Senior management 'misled' plaintiff in last week's settlement Panayotides seals deal to boost Excel cash Shipowner negotiates easier repayment schedule to mid-2013 KN wins Spirit pubs supply chain deal Decision shows food and drinks industry is 'moving into third-party logistics' Kuehne + Nagel volumes soar by 11% Largest sea freight forwarder in the world moves past 3m teu for the first time London Gateway orders Navis system Sparcs N4 to manage container movements when DP World site opens in 2013 How long will the 'sizzling' VLCC market last? Analysts and brokers divided over whether the rates spike will carry on Escape from air travel hell Ferry Fortnight celebrates under-rated mode of transport Daily earnings soar in Middle East VLCC spot market Rush to charter sees owners push up prices Brazil has 'gigantic' demand for offshore vessels Energy billionaire building the world's biggest shipyard predicts a decade of strong demand India cuts import duty on thermal coal Government budget changes could provide a boost for dry bulk carrier activity and also LNG as country ramps up energy use Capesize rates near breakeven again Owners are consider laying up more tonnage off Singapore while they wait for demand lift Ageing tonnage pushes TEN to first-ever loss Tanker owner hopes 2011 was 'a blip' Politburo power struggle Overthrow of party official highlights China's widening poverty gap Arms and the man Shipments of arms and laboratory animals put carrier ethics under the microscope NewLead issues stock to creditors to settle $7m bill Deal ends Greek owner's Nasdaq capitalisation woes Marubeni confirms exposure to Sanko Steamship Japanese trading house leases three tankers and one bulker to Sanko Essar Shipping brands demerger a success Company will hold its own thanks to growth in domestic economy Annual UK cruise calls up 6% Surge in demand ahead of royal jubilee and 2012 London Olympic Barrier Reef eco fears delay Rio Tinto bauxite plan Bulker oil spill stirs up new opposition to Queensland mining complex Cyclone Lua shuts Western Australia ports Major iron ore terminals affected by weather for second time this year US box imports rise 4% in January Demand for auto parts and home furniture drives growth Oakland gets ready for biggest arrival The 12,500 teu, 366 m long MSC Fabiola, the largest boxship yet seen on the US west coast, calls next week CSD's annual profits fall by one third Difficult year ahead for Chinese state-owned giant's bulk business BLT secures Chapter 15 protection US hearing on March 23 for ailing Indonesian tanker operator

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MARCH 16, 2012
USCG unveils ballast water regs BALLAST WATER rules issued by the US Coast Guard today align closely with IMO standards, as expected by shipowner representatives Pot of oily gold found AN IRISH oilfield capable of producing 3,514 barrels per day has been discovered in the Atlantic off Cork, which could lead to a boon for offshore shipping TEN plots LNG push NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation today reported widening losses and brewing plans for significant expansion in the LNG sector CSD profits plummet 37% CHINA Shipping Development said today it had a 37.4% crash in net profits in 2011 Cocaine seized at Kingston JAMAICAN customs has seized cocaine worth about $1.7M from a container at Kingston's port, IHS Global Insight reported today Suit retargets BLT accounts LANTERN Maritime has renewed its fight to collect $55M from Berlian Laju Tanker, alleging that the troubled Indonesian group reneged on its settlement FESCO threatens to quit Transcontainer Far Eastern Shipping Co today threatened to walk away from Russian rail operator Transcontainer after opposition to its plan to take over the company Liners 'holding up well' RATE increases by liners are holding up well as slot utilisation has dropped since Lunar New Year, CIMB Securities said today Excel renegotiates debt terms NYSE-listed Excel Maritime today revealed a major restructuring of its loan repayment schedule amid widening losses Montreal expanding box terminals MONTREAL has unveiled a C$40M ($40.35M) plan to boost the capacity of two box terminals and enable ships with heavier loads to sail up the St Lawrence River Saudi VLCC fixtures spike SAUDI Aramco shipping arm Vela has ramped up VLCC fixtures to counter Iranian sanction effects, Dahlman Rose analyst Omar Nokta said today BIMCO sees older scrapping for bulkers YOUNGER bulkers are often thought to be demolished in today's weak freight market, but the Baltic & International Maritime Council says the opposite is true VLCCs seen buoyed MORE VLCCs are expected to arrive back in position for loading next week, which brokers saw buoying the sector Jiangsu Eastern profits soar 208% SINGAPORE-listed Jiangsu Eastern Shipyard said 2011 earnings rocketed 208.3% year-on-year to 202.9M yuan ($32M) US doubles Hormuz choppers, minesweepers WASHINGTON is reportedly doubling the number of minesweepers in the Gulf to reinforce the US ability to keep it open to shipping even tensions with Iran boil over

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MARCH 16, 2012
Coast Guard Finalizes Ballast Water Regulations The Coast Guard on Friday announced final ballast water rules that make mid-ocean ballast water exchange insufficient. Instead, ships will... China Merchants Holdings' Hu Discusses Terminal Traffic, Economy (Video) Dr. Hu Jianhua, managing director of China Merchants Holdings, says Chinese terminal traffic has dipped as the economy slows, but... Senate Could Vote on Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Next Week The Senate could vote as early as Tuesday on a jobs bill that includes an amendment reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank... JOC's Tirschwell, Szakonyi Share TPM Long Beach 2012 Highlights (Video) Peter Tirschwell, Journal of Commerce's senior vice president of strategy, and Associate Editor Mark Szakonyi review the highlights of the... DOT Report Underscores Need for Infrastructure Investment A new Department of Transportation report detailing the need to spend $101 billion annually, plus inflation, over the next 20... Trade Tech's Heimbeck on Cloud Computing in Logistics Sector (Video) Bryn Heimbeck, president of Trade Tech, says the logistics industry will further embrace cloud computing as a way to better... Report Predicts Continued Strong Growth for India's Logistics Sector Logistics companies operating in India will continue to see rapid growth as more companies look to outsource, according to the... Boskalis Profit Declines Despite Record Revenue Boskalis reported net profit plunged 18.3 percent to $330 million in a "turbulent" 2011, compared with a profit of $404... Excess Capacity in China Export Trade, Lufthansa Cargo Says Air cargo overcapacity remains an issue out of China despite recent new product launches, according to Lufthansa Cargo. A... US Industrial Production Unchanged in February A slowdown in auto manufacturing growth and natural gas extraction in February left U.S. industrial output unchanged from January, when... Volga-Dnepr Closes In on German Air Cargo Acquisition Volga-Dnepr is awaiting anti-trust clearance for its planned acquisition of Air Cargo Germany, which will significantly boost the Russian cargo... US Intermodal Rail Volume Up 4.2 Percent Intermodal volume hauled by major U.S. railroads rose 4.2 percent year-over-year in the week ending March 10, while traffic dipped... APM Terminals Opens Hong Kong Office APM Terminals said opening an office in Hong Kong will help A.P. Moller-Maersk's port operating unit to expand partnerships with... UPS Pursues 'Constructive' Talks With TNT United Parcel Service on Friday said it remains in "constructive" talks to take over TNT Express and plans to submit... Hapag-Lloyd to Raise Rates from East Asia Hapag-Lloyd will raise its rates on East Asia services as part of its new rate restoration program. The German... LTL's Second Wind The less-than-truckload industry accelerated in 2011, shedding any remnants of lethargy as shipping demand increased and excess LTL capacity dwindled.... Rebounding Margins Public less-than-truckload carriers posted a slight operating profit in 2011 after three years of operating losses. Their combined operating margin... A Perception, Shattered After sitting through this month's Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference session on East Coast longshore negotiations, a large importer of consumer goods... A Rolling Recovery The U.S. economy is stuck in a seesaw recovery. As soon as job numbers or retail sales improve, fuel prices...

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MARCH 16, 2012
Ocean carrier schedule reliability improves Ocean carrier schedule reliability improved slightly between January and February. According to SeaIntel Maritime Analysis' latest report, 60% of all global ocean ... APM T opens office in Hong Kong In a move designed to add value to its core container-handling activities and forge closer links with the Asian-based liner shipping community, APM Terminals (APM ... Guinness is good for you: especially on St Paddy's Day With St Patrick's Day tomorrow, millions of people around the world will be downing a pint or two of the popular Irish dry stout; and not least in the US where ... Slowing growth at India's ports Latest figures released by the Indian Ports Association [IPA] show that box throughput at its major ports increased by just 3.3% in the 11-month fiscal-year period ... Early CNY dents LA/LB numbers The US San Pedro Bay ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach's imports were impacted by the early January 23 start of the Chinese New Year festivities this year, versus ... Reprieve for 'sacked' Auckland dockers A New Zealand employment court has banned the dismissal of 292 workers at the strike-plagued Ports of Auckland - but the order is only until the court case for ... Swift suspends its services to Iranian banks Swift, the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, is to suspend its service to Iranian financial institutions that are subject to European ... Exclusive: Seattle ceo urges co-operation rather than competition as Tacoma wins GA string Seattle port's ceo has called for Seattle and Tacoma to stop competing against each other, and is pushing for more co-operation in the aftermath of the Grand Alliance's ...

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MARCH 16, 2012
Klaveness boxship grounds Norwegian operator says 3,100-teu containership at risk of breaking up after grounding off China. China to keep Iran oil flowing Gulf nation's biggest crude buyer will not let European sanctions disrupt shipments, CSDC says. EXM dodges debt bullet Panayotides clan ready to ride to the rescue with equity injection in exchange for overhaul of $1.4bn credit pact. TEN readies VLCC sale New York-listed owner plots expansion in the LNG and shuttle tanker arenas as prepares to shed ageing duo. Fesco to exit bulker sector Russian owner will sell its 11-vessel dry cargo fleet, plus general cargoships, as it focuses on core containership operations. Samsung drops EAS Korean group sells out of Brazilian shipyard a week after it pleaded for help with late deliveries. Tripling money with George Surprising views about bankers, getting ahead by becoming a high flyer and dangerous commas. Amur rejects USC hike Shipbuilder's minority shareholders block bid by Russian state holding company to buy up more stock. Top level change at Thome John Sydness takes over as managing director of shipmanager's two offshore ventures as Claes Eek Thorstensen moves up the ladder. Koncar calls it quits Croatian tycoon bows out of race to buy 3 Maj shipyard, but remains on track to secure Trogir and Kraljevica. Sanko to halve charter hire Sanko chief Takeshi Matsui offers sincere apologies in confidential message to shipowners as company holds crisis meeting in London. Rates to touch four-year high Owners of VLCCs could enjoy a short-term earnings window following a flurry of activity ahead of Iranian sanctions, Dahlman says. Torm in crunch talks Danish owner's fight for survival takes it to Tokyo as it looks to redraw charter contracts with a string of owners. Torm chops last newbuild Danish owner guns MR tanker as it crosses a bridge on the path to survival.

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MARCH 16, 2012
Unease on the waterfront Safmarine's WAF loops flood back to Tangiers NY/NJ port chief wades into labor controversy Liner reliability improves in February MOL releases first performance indicators UPS still in talks with TNT ATA says HOS rule 'arbitrary and capricious' Build costs rise as Congress debates transport bill CP Rail in fracking sand deal SF reorganizes FTZ under new rule

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MARCH 16, 2012
Papers provide practical guidance on oil spills ITOPF releases 17 updated technical papers that provide information on everything from aerial observations to spill claims. Global bunker prices display a week of disparity Global trend displayed a price rise in first half of the trading week. Bunker prices mixed as week ends Crude rose as the US economy strengthened. Malaysian homogeniser seeks to become 'major player' A homogeniser reduces sludge in bunker fuel used by vessels and in turn converts it into burnable fuel. Rotterdam fuel oil trading at wide discounts 'Fuel oil market in [Europe] is pretty weak. HSFO premiums in Singapore are relatively depressed due to lots of oil availability there,' says trader. Ratings service concerned by bunker fuel prices and vessel oversupply Standard & Poor's release report focused on high fuel costs and its effect on global shipping. Prices falling across Europe Double-digit losses in southern Europe. Bunker prices soften in Fujairah Good demand in Suez. Opposition to hike in fuel oil export duty Russian government ministries in conflict over fuel oil tax. More Iranian product heading East 'Iranian cargoes are not doing well in the Middle East because of issues with payments.' Bunker volumes down in Asian hubs Reports from Hong Kong and Japan confirm downward trend. Bunker suppliers 'tightening credit lines' Suppliers and traders shortening credit payment terms, says Integra Fuels Regional Manager. Bunker prices falling in Asian hubs Demand for bunker fuels weaker than average, say players. ExxonMobil to launch 'variable sulphur' marine lube Supplier claims new lube can be used with bunker fuels that has sulphur content ranging from 0.50% to 4.00%. CSDC sees 30% increase in fuel costs in 2011 But fuel consumption per nautical miles declined by 9.1% in 2011, says Chairman. Korean yard to build fuel efficient offshore vessels Hyundai Mipo to use Rolls-Royce's vessel design which features diesel-electric propulsion system. East China monthly fuel oil imports to increase 16% Imports of SRFO to East China will 'grow notably' in March, due to traders expecting a rise in oil prices, say traders. Berlian Laju gets US court order protection Protection prevents BLT's vessels from being arrested by creditors.

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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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