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BRIEFS

February 21, 2012

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*Shipping News* Bumper harvests straining Australia storage capacity It is entirely possible to have too much of a good thing. Market for container swaps still nascent The fledgling market in swap contracts to hedge exposure to volatile rates in the container freight market will take longer than expected to gain trading volumes as participants warm to the idea of using derivatives, brokers ACM/GFI said. Maersk to retire 9% of Asia-Europe capacity Maersk Line, the world's largest container carrier, said it will cut 9 per cent of its shipping capacity on Asia to Europe, its largest trade route, in an effort to restore profitability. Frontline's losses balloon to US$343.7m Capesize charter costs seen to further decrease

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Cosco and China Shipping move towards greater service integration US Commerce Department: Retail up 0.3pc in January, indicating recovery Danaos' largest newbuilding - 13,100 TEU - wins instant charter deal New restrictions on ballast water to be pressed on shipping industry FMC EU conference report revives US talk of 'discussion agreement' ban Kazakhstan border point of Alataw Pass freight volume up 4.2 pc in 2011 Hong Kong to experiment with cross-border private motoring into China Lethal, legal risks cited at Shipping Hong Kong's Risk conference Feb 29 Dubai's DP World chairman tours company's new South American terminals UN takes first steps to rid 'black carbon'- aka, soot- from world shipping Shippers warned of carrier concentration designed to stave off disaster ESC renews calls for government action to curb piracy attacks on shipping Irish cheer banana trade's return to Cork, Maersk looks to India's future Mitigating supply chain risks at TOC conference 2012 in Hong Kong Airbus announces A330 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme Qantas Freight pre-tax profit falls US$3 million to $38 million in 2nd half Singapore's CAAS enhances aviation training courses for top executives

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ABG Shipyard's Q3 net sales up 14.65 pc Allcargo Logistics registers all-round growth in Q4 & CY Asia-Europe rates fall ahead of coming hikes BIMCO sees tanker fleet growing 6 pc, rates keeping low CMA CGM & IBM sign new five-year services agreement CMA CGM announces reshuffling of its Asia-West Med services Essar Shipping's Q3 PAT jumps 43 pc to ' 49 cr. GE Shipping delivers second VLCC to buyers; subsidiary takes delivery of AHTSV LD is no more Maersk working towards biofuel development MSC announces rate restorations on key trade lanes Vale uses Logmarin to develop world's largest floating bulk terminal Despite US pressure, India eager to strengthen trade ties with Iran Enhance efficiency to global standards, boost private investment-MoS tells Major Ports KPCHAA urges Shipping Minister to protect the interests of original leaseholders of Port land Major Ports mulling moving harmful cargo away from urban areas Steady growth in coffee & container traffic at New Mangalore Port US import cargo volume projected to rise in first half of 2012 $300-bn export target achievable in 2011-12: DGFT EPCES wants govt to restore MAT, DDT exemption for SEZs Forex reserves slip by $ 369 m The matrix of babudom Heavy Logistics executes 100th operation in short time Holleman Bulgarias complex multimodal boiler transportation through the tough European winter Nurminen Logistics braves the elements, trucks to Siberia

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012
East European LGV: Réseau Ferré de France and Alstom sign contract Réseau Ferré de France (RFF) has awarded the signalling work for phase 2 of the East European LGV (high-speed rail line) to a consortium comprised of Alstom Transport, the leading ... BCT houses container scanner in Polish port A state-of-the-art scanner for container screening was recently installed at the Baltic Container Terminal (BCT) in Gdynia (Poland). BCT is operated by Philippines-based Internatio... Gerlach AG granted AEO status Gerlach AG has become one of the first customs agents in Switzerland to be granted the status of authorized economic operators. At the beginning of February, the Swiss Federal Cust... Australia: Pacific Highway Glenugie upgrade completed The final stage of the Pacific Highway Glenugie upgrade in NSW Australia has been officially opened to traffic, marking the completion of the USD 60 million project. The federal in... A new "home" for Homtrans Homtrans Service GmbH & Co, an international forwarding company and IDS partner for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Germany), has moved. The company, a member of the Rieck Logistik gro... Mercator unveils innovative cargo revenue management solution In partnership with USA-based Revenue Technology Services (RTS), Mercator (the commercial arm of Emirates Group IT) has developed a fully integrated cargo revenue management soluti... LH Cargo Charter joins CEE network Cargo Equipment Experts Ltd (CEE), a Spain-based global network for cargo equipment, has welcomed Lufthansa Cargo Charter Gmbh as CEE member in the supporting industry carrier cate... Airbus Military signs contract with Indonesia for nine C295 aircraft Airbus Military has signed a firm contract with PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) to supply nine C295 military transport aircraft for delivery to the Indonesian Ministry of Defence. ... Switzerland: a call to change modal shift target to 1 million truck trips Astag, Switzerland's commercial vehicle association, recently presented its "Modal shift strategy 2030". The scheme's key points call for a legal adjustment of the country's aim to... Menlo Worldwide Logistics announces key promotions in South Asia Menlo Worldwide Logistics, the global logistics subsidiary of Con-way Inc, has promoted Thomas Koh and Chuan Peng Low within the company's South Asia organization. The two have bee... Drewry publishes car carrier report Drewry Maritime Research has just published a new report on car carriers. It analysed a market that suffered less during the recession than most other sectors, but noted that the f... Car maker PSA set to sell some Gefco shares The French car corporation PSA (maker of Peugeot and Citroen brands) recently presented relatively poor figures for 2011. For example, the company made an H1/2011 profit of EUR 405...

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Mitsui unit to pay $90 million to settle Deepwater Horizon spill liability BMT Nigel Gee wins Wind Farm Support Vessel design contract Indian court remands Italian Marines in custody following shooting incident Washington State Ferries faces investment challenges

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Anacortes Port Commission votes to oppose new barrel fee Washington governor pleased with state's gains in export numbers Port Metro Vancouver testing new GPS system for truckers Port of Seattle announces Green Gateway Award winners Port of Vancouver, USA schedules Centennial tours

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012
It's good to talk Why private maritime security firms need to engage with, not avoid, public relations The luck of the gods Greeks rush in where mortals fear to tread What price piracy insurance? Industry questions report's claims that prevention costs are disproportionately high Insurers and shipowners invited to shape Somalia debate Penning meets experts before London Somalia Conference Vessels in Arctic waters need to install crisis gear, says lobby Ships need equipment to avoid emergencies says Maritime Passive Safety Association Owner says yes to scrubber system Spliethoff order shows that owners are taking the technology seriously at last ITF campaigns to combat dockers' HIV stigma Employment rights should be protected Lack of green spend hits manufacturers Owners' reluctance to invest in all but the most essential services continues to dent technology firms VLGCs in Atlantic command $17,000 per day premium Asian customers opt for Atlantic rather than Middle Eastern cargoes as concern over supply continues ACM turns down RS Platou offer London shipbroker will look to work together with Norwegian group's local team though Price gap narrows between Asian and Atlantic bunkers Rotterdam and Houston fuel costs rise faster than Fujairah and Singapore this year Japanese sell-offs drive secondhand dry bulker bonanza Brokers report a flood of vessels seeking offers Brussels defends conference ban after neutral FMC study Europe will continue to spread the message that its repeal was the right decision Deutsche Schiffsbank to run down 'non-strategic' customers Germany's second-largest ship financier to scale back its exposure Italy demands right to try Enrica Lexie suspects Two members of vessel protection detachment remanded on murder charges China's credit easing could boost dry bulk rates Central Bank releases $64bn to stimulate construction Turbulent shipping markets mean a tough year ahead for P&I clubs Nine IG clubs announce 5% general increase Supply outweighs demand in Indian subcontinent scrap markets Abundant vintage tonnage holds demolition rates down ABP starts work on Grimsby terminal Lock free access to boost car carrier handling capacity Forced sales to flood small boxship market as banks lose patience Aruba court orders auction of two feederships European refineries face new closures New refineries in Asia and the Middle East replace ageing western capacity DP World chairman checks progress at Embraport Top-level management tour of South America includes visits to Brazil, Peru, Argentina and Suriname Penning demands global drive to tackle piracy UK shipping minister to chair talks at IMO ahead of London Conference on Somalia Civilised offensive Xi Jinping showed how to get the message across during a port visit to Los Angeles Maersk shows the way As lines aim to in effect double spot rates in the Asia-Europe trades, more ships are likely to be removed from service in the coming weeks Moscow holds 'preliminary' talks over terminal operator for Taman Russia seeks European know-how for new Black Sea maritime complex Beware the lure of cheap orders, warns Polemis ICS slams scramble for market share by 'obsessive' shipbuilding nations Eight dead after bulk carrier sinks off China's Fujian province One seafarer survived, two still missing MOEX settles Deepwater Horizon civil suit for $90m Settlement presses BP to seek a compromise OSG abandons $241.8m Title XI loan guarantee application Tanker major says unexpected hit to liquidity will not affect its financial position

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Box rates keep softening BOX RATES are continuing to fall as the post-Lunar New Year lull drags on because carriers remained slow to cut capacity Tankers seen escaping production surge DESPITE the oil supply disruptions caused by Iran sanctions, production surged in 4Q2011, but analysts told Fairplay today this is not likely to hit tanker rates Iran halts crude early IRAN'S oil ministry has halted crude supplies to French and UK companies early to retaliate for sanctions against Tehran, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Arms alarm Comorans MYSTERY surrounds 10 pirate suspects arrested by the Comoran Coast Guard Bulker buyers see bargains BULKER buyers are looking today for bargain-basement tonnage, even as the BDI is slowly recovering after falling to a 25-year low this month Kozmino exports to slow DESPITE strong output growth in East Siberian crude, future production is at risk due to a lack of new investment in the region Japan imports record LNG cargoes IMPORTS OF LNG to Japan hit a record high in January and are expected to exceed 2011 figures over the course of this year, a shipping analyst has predicted Sovcomflot seeks approval for SMNG takeover SOVCOMFLOT CEO Sergei Frank has written to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin to seek approval of the tanker company's takeover of a government-owned offshore company MR tankers reported sold en bloc BROKERS told Fairplay today that seven tankers had been sold to US investment funds in two en-bloc deals last week NOCC raises $21M NORWEGIAN Car Carriers said it has raised NK120M (about $21M) through a private placement of shares after reducing the amount it wanted to raise late last week Green VLCC demand rising AN INCREASE in orders for fuel-efficient VLCCs was predicted today as bunker prices have continued to gain amid a weak freight market Oz to review reef development QUEENSLAND'S government has joined with Australia's federal government and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park in a major assessment of pressures on the reef from development How Vale could unlock China DRYBULK analyst Jeffrey Landsberg today said that Vale could improve its relationship with Beijing by joining China's iron ore trading platform

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012
ICS Chairman Polemis Calls For Shipbuilding Moratorium A moratorium on newbuilding orders and an end to the battle for market share between shipbuilders are needed to combat... Saudi Airlines, DHL Launch Dubai-Europe Freighter Service Saudi Airlines Cargo and DHL Global Forwarding will launch a new thrice-weekly direct freighter service between Dubai and Europe in... Chinese New Year Hits Hong Kong Air Cargo Volumes Cargo volume slumped more than 20 percent at Hong Kong International Airport in January from December and by 17.5 percent... United Arab Shipping Hikes US East Coast-Asia Rates Middle East carrier United Arab Shipping imposed a two-phase general rate increase on trades from Asia to the U.S. East... Italian Vessel Guards Accused of Killing Indian Fishermen Indian authorities on Sunday arrested two armed security guards aboard an Italian merchant ship who are accused of killing two... Japan's Trade Deficit Balloons to Record High Japan suffered a deficit of $18.5 billion in its trade with the rest of the world in January, up 207.7... The Tides of March Then the world's largest ocean carrier launched its Daily Maersk service last fall, it set in motion a series of... Carriers Give Incentives to Drive The battle to recruit and, just as important, keep truck drivers is getting fiercer among truckload carriers as freight demand... Facilitating Trade When project logistics company Agility released its Emerging Markets Logistics Index 2012, 10 of the top-ranked countries hailed from the... Uncommon Growth for Forwarders For many years, non-vessel-operating common carriers were considered a stepchild of the maritime industry, but that ship turned around in... East Coast Ports See Growth in Containers East Coast container trade volume rose 5.5 percent in the first 10 months of 2011 compared to the same period... Advancing Technology - With Job Guarantees? Shippers and carriers view this year's East and Gulf Coast longshore labor negotiations with a sense of trepidation and an... Ports Working on the Railroad Ports along the Eastern Seaboard are putting money where their hopes are, investing in projects for better landside access by... Bigger Ships, Faster Growth Through the 'Other' Canal A funny thing happened on the way to the 2014 completion of the new Panama Canal locks. The volume of... The Big Bang That Wasn't The Federal Maritime Commission, in perhaps the most extensive study in its 50-year history, concluded the European Union's 2008 repeal... Paved Over Intentions President Obama's recent call to nearly double infrastructure investment over the next six years highlights two conflicting forces in transportation...

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Durban closes in on three million TEU In 2011, South Africa's largest port Durban handled 2.7 million TEU, a 7.3% rise on the 2.5 million TEU processed the previous year. This was more than double the ... China's leader-in-waiting tours LA box terminal Concluding his week-long PR charm offensive visit to the US on Saturday, the heir apparent to the Chinese presidency, Vice-President, Xi Jinping, visited the China ... La Spezia grows traffic by just 1.7% Northern Italy's La Spezia's container traffic increased by only 1.7% last year, up to 1,307,274TEU. The port remains capacity restrained, so was unable to benefit ... TAL also registers strong 2011 Purchase (NY)-headquartered TAL International is the second lessor to post very strong results for its 2011 fiscal year which ended December 31, 2011. Moreover, ... Hoyer puts fizz into beer transport The Hamburg-based Hoyer Group, which specialises in tank and container tank supply chain management services, has upgraded the range of services available to brewers. ... Iran bans oil sales to France and the UK In retaliation to the European Union July 1 embargo on the import of Iranian oil, Tehran announced yesterday that it was imposing an immediate curtailment on 'exporting ... Colombo Port transhipment growth slows Total container throughput at the Sri Lanka hub port of Colombo increased by 3% last year - versus 2010 - to 4,262,887 TEU but could not match the phenomenal 19.4% ... Maersk cull underscores GRIs Maersk Line's shock announcement on Friday that it was to 'remove 9% of its vessel capacity' on the Asia - Europe tradelane - whether it was juggling with figures ... FMC's Euro antitrust study: no negative impact on US trades

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Platou bid for ACM rebuffed Peter Anker offer inadequate but broking rivals hope to salvage co-operation deal from failed takeover offer. Drunk captain held Danish navy officers find Russian asleep at helm after vessel spotted zigzagging in Baltic Sea. Dongfang clears the clouds AIM-listed yard says reports of owner's run away and production shutdowns are wide of the mark. DL breathes again Indonesian state owner tries to get off criticial list with new charter of Japanese bulker. Classic paid to take a cape Swiss Marine's decision to pay charterer $10,000 to fix a capesize is a decent deal, Peter Weernink says. Farstad inks quartet Norwegian offshore vessel owner finds work for two PSVs and two anchor handlers. Court clears aframax discharge Trafigura says London court to retain proceeds from disputed Sudanese oil cargo while claims to ownership are settled. PGS dips in the fourth Oslo-listed seismic outfit sees weaker final period despite racking up record multiclient late sales. Sneaky seven for Yangzijiang Singapore-listed yard quietly books contracts for mixed bulker septet worth over $200m. Guards charged with murder Two Italian military personnel from Dolphin Tanker vessel arrested over shooting of fishermen off India. OSG abandons Title XI claim Troubled tanker owner has withdrawn its bid for state-backed funding after feds give plan the thumbs down. Tanker foursome on the block Overseas Maritime Carriers is said to be disposing of a series of four modern chemical tankers.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012
TNT stock bumps after acquisition bid from UPS Faster runway exits promised for Newark IAG cargo app goes live Ports help Georgia land new Caterpillar plant Inspectors stop bee threat at U.S. port Money tightens for 2012 port security grants Third port for Georgia? NY shipper sentenced for illegal exports SAP launches consumer app NY/NJ port authority puts toll violators on notice

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FEBRUARY 20, 2012
Prices lack direction in Rotterdam, Hamburg Piraeus bunker market 'so-so', a player told Bunkerworld. Prices slightly firm in the Middle East Prompt deliveries tight in Fujairah. A snapshot of 2011 Overview of 2011 test helps determine which quality concerns may be hindering the supply of ISO 8217:2010 of compliant fuels. Petromedia launches Bunkerworld iPhone App 'Subscribers can have instant access to the latest news stories and prices, straight to their handset.' Bunker prices mostly down in Asia Demand mixed across key Asian bunkering hubs on Monday. Paper outlines methodology to predict marine engine performance Model can predict fuel oil consumption and NO(sub)x emissions with 95% confidence interval. High bunker costs 'big worry' for shipping firms Shipping Corp of India's chairman expects recovery in shipping by mid-2013. Tanker operator losses widen in Q4 Even as bunker prices remained 'relatively stable' during the quarter. Eco tankers could make 'significant difference' on owners' profitability Soaring bunker prices adds pressure on costs, highlighting advantages of fuel efficient ships, says shipbroker. Long term biofuel demand could 'radically alter' fuel market Biofuel demand to increase from $82.7 billion in 2011 to $185.3 billion by 2021, says Pike Research. Gas engine technology marks 'new era' for shipping industry MAN Diesel commemorates 100-year anniversary of the M/S Selandia - the first ocean-going ship which used diesel instead of coal. Sri Lankan supplier to upgrade Trincomalee storage facility Various steps for upgrading works are 'under way,' with the first phase to complete in two-three years, says LIOC Managing Director.

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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 Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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.

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