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BRIEFS

March 23, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic index up as rates of smaller vessels rise The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose for the 20th straight day on Wednesday, as demand in the Atlantic basin pushed up rates of smaller vessels. EU plans to strike pirates on Somali coast The European Union will likely approve today plans to strike Somali pirate equipment on beaches, widening the scope of its naval operations four years into a mission to protect shipping. Maersk unit to develop port in Costa Rica APM Terminals, the port operating arm of Danish oil and shipping group A P Moller-Maersk yesterday said it had won a concession in Costa Rica to develop a port, carrying an investment of about US$992 million.

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OOCL cuts Gdansk from Loop 3 over difficulty in securing berth window Hapag posts $38 million net loss, but operating profit hits US$133 million US imposes lower than expected 2.9- 4.73pc tariffs on China solar panels ICS: Global eco rules needed, not ones that change from place to place Port of Barcelona container volume increases 4pc to 2 million TEU in 2011 Chongqing to cut warehouse tax 50pc to meet rising property prices Port of Charleston February container throughput increases 9pc DP World to launch barge service between Vancouver Island and BC mainland Ship manager: Pirate ransom ban would endanger crew and hurt global economy Sweden's Greencarrier Services ties up with Turkey's Ekol Logistics PD Ports group scoops prestigious ASDA top supplier award Changi's cargo traffic rebounds in February from January's dip Lufthansa Cargo 2011 operating profit drops 24.4pc to US$329 million IATA: Oil prices to cut profits - Asia Pacific carriers perform best Korean Air becomes official sponsor of 2014 Incheon Asian Games

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AMTOI's session on cross border transaction on March 26 Asia-Europe trade takes new boxship capacity Baltics main sea freight index rises to two-month high Dredging Corp set to boost capacity ISSA encourages ship suppliers to go green Leading policymakers to grace BHP 2012 conference Not paying ransom would be massively detrimental to the industry: InterManager President NYK in World's Most Ethical Companies list Commissioning of Petronet's Puthuvypeen LNG terminal likely by Dec. KoPT to invite EoIs for captive barge jetties Pak dirty cargo terminal to be ready for operations by 2015 Last-mile connectivity projects bring respite to user industries Govt to compile National Business Facilitation Grid Merchandise exports could slow down, warns Survey

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MARCH 22, 2012
Indian Railways carry 875.6 million t of freight Indian Railways carried 875.6 million t of revenue earning freight traffic between April 2011 and February 2012. The freight volume carried increased by 42.94 million t, or 5.16%, ... BLS Cargo lands major contract The Swiss rail service provider BLS Cargo has landed a major contract from the Swiss steel industry. BLS is now hauling different steel products by blocktrain from Emmenbrücke (Sw... AfDB supports road infrastructure development in Kenya The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Kenyan government recently signed loan and grant agreements to support road infrastructure development in Kenya. The financial package i... Tercat takes delivery of second batch of quay cranes On 16 March, the port service provider Tercat took delivery of four super post-panamax quay cranes for its new container terminal at Muelle Prat at the port of Barcelona (Spain). T... Hong Kong airport reports double-digit cargo increase in February Hong Kong international airport (HKIA) recorded growth in all three traffic categories in February 2012. The cargo traffic division reported a double-digit increase of 18.6% over t... Hellmann UK and DTC start overland shuttle services Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK, partnered by the Nuremberg (Germany)-based Deutschen Transport-Compagnie (DTC), is offering another direct transport service to the federal states ... Africa Container Lines launches new Alicante - Ghazaouet link Africa Container Lines, a shipping company specializing in services between Spain and the Maghreb countries, has launched a new ro-ro service from Alicante (Spain) to Ghazaouet (A... Iata's secure freight programme gaining worldwide acceptance The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has announced that Malaysia's civil aviation authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on expanding the secure fre... Smiths Detection launches new air cargo scanner Smiths Detection has unveiled a new, dual-view X-ray inspection system designed to meet the growing global demands of screening large cargo, pallets and freight items on both passe... Chairman nominated for Save our Seafarers campaign Alastair Evitt, president of InterManager and managing director of Meridian Marine Management Ltd, has been appointed chairman of the Save Our Seafarers campaign (SOS). Evitt, who ... SBS appoints new USA director for human resources Supply chain provider SBS Worldwide has appointed Jim Frentheway as human resources director USA. Frentheway has worked in HR for a variety of USA-based companies for 24 years. His... Austria's Lagermax group takes over Frikus The owners of Frikus Friedrich Kraftwagentransport und Speditions GmbH, based in Zettling near Graz (Austria), are divesting themselves of the Austrian forwarding and transport com... Hellmann UK: new partnership with Rangel in Portugal Hellmann Worldwide Logistics UK, part of German logistics group Hellmann Worldwide, recently established a new partnership with Rangel Express and Logistics in Portugal. The allian... Hanjin Logistics opens at Schiphol Hanjin Logistics Europe BV - a subsidiary of South Korea's Hanjin Logistics - has opened a new on-airport base at Amsterdam airport Schiphol. The new facility, which includes both ...

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MARCH 22, 2012
BAE Systems Southeast Shipyards seeks to diversify production Queen of the Mississippi completes first sea trial ahead of schedule FastShip files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection COSCO Guangdong to build up to 10 PSVs for U.S. shipowner Contractor takes to river to beat London traffic

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MARCH 22, 2012
Study finds Port of Portland huge factor in creating jobs Trade between NAFTA partners skyrockets during past year Mitsui celebrates completion of new iron ore carrier AAPA honors congressman with top port person award Port of Port Angeles schedules Lincoln Park planning open house

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MARCH 22, 2012
Transpacific or bust Ill-timed cascade of tonnage will struggle to achieve economies of scale Northern sea route sees rise in traffic Cargo volume to double this year German banks plug covered bonds A 100-year-old style of German investment vehicle could be poised for a revival Norway and Russia to ride fourth wave of LNG exports Arctic and Sakhalin reserves lead 2030 boom Gazprom to build new port for oil exports on northern sea route Ice no obstacle for the Russians Outlook darkens for Black Sea product tankers Russian exports of cleaner diesel will lead to more shorthaul voyages All fuel off Costa Concordia by Friday But wreck removal will take up to a year Capital shuffles suezmax charters in deal with BP Last crude tanker is taken off spot market APM Terminals finalises Costa Rica concession Ports giant to invest $1bn in Moin Container Terminal UK ports welcome review of habitats and wild bird directives Planning restrictions impose 'ridiculous costs' Exclusive: Maran Gas orders two more LNG carriers from Daewoo Angelicoussis company confirms 11 orders Keep LPG carrier ordering in check, warns broker New trade patterns support liquefied petroleum gas shipping market LNG shipping to become 'two-pronged' Market to be split between two classes of ship, says broker Barry Rogliano Salles CMA 2012: Shipping must accept the high price of low-sulphur fuel Fuel switchover the best solution to emission control regulation, says DNV chief Erck Rickmers caught up in political row over Hapag-Lloyd sale Shipowner is also a member of the majority Social Democratic Party in the Hamburg parliament South Korean shipyards to increase revenues 7% this year Chinese yards will close and other countries' shipyards will struggle to land orders SeaFrance five on organised theft charges Fraud said to total hundreds of thousands of euros Klaveness investigates fuel leaks from Bareli Oslo-based operator seeks to remove bunker fuel soon Costamare raises $106m from follow-on offering Boxship owner will expand fleet and build liquidity US Gulf holds supramax market lead Rates hit $22,000 per day out to Asia No change for Jones Act conversions Restrictions on overseas repairs to over 7.5% of ships' steel weight will not tighten Troubled tanker owners put quality and safety at risk A fine line between cuts and cutting corners, says Thome Politically hoarse Exim banks ultimately support yards to save jobs Doing it better Lloyd's List: Better Shipping will help owners get to grips with the challenges of asset management Tangshan Port posts 31% rise in profits Surge in throughput continues Hanjin Shipping plans to launch three box services in two months South Korea's top container line to work with Grand Alliance and Cosco Storms hinder Rena salvage Response team monitors oil sheen from wreck Middle East client converts South Korea VLCC order to LNG carrier Owner bets on strong demand for gas tonnage Brussels warns six EU countries European Commission alerts six member states over failures on maritime accident investigations and on flag state rules Ports of Auckland plans April lockout Ban on unionised labour follows four-week moratorium on plan to contract out jobs

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MARCH 22, 2012
Kiel's €1.2M expansion opens An extension to the port of Kiel opened today, just over a year after construction started FastShip goes bankrupt FASTSHIP, which spent a decade seeking funding for its high-speed concept, has sought Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware Seaway opens optimistically THE ST LAWRENCE Seaway opened its locks to navigation on 22 March, optimistic the 2012 navigation season will see a continuation of 2011's increase in traffic German agents slam cost hikes CARGO growth in Hamburg is likely to be strangled and traffic rerouted via Benelux ports if local port and handling cost increases are not curbed, port and liner agents have warned USCG rejects foreign rebuild petition JONES ACT carriers were rebuffed by the US Coast Guard in their petition seeking clarification on foreign rebuild rules Costamare raises $106M BOXSHIP lessor Costamare today priced its follow-on offering at $14.10 per share, a 9% discount to yesterday's closing price Mixed reaction to UK budget THE UK Budget has inspired mixed emotions from players in the shipping industry Vanino port attracts new bidder THE contest for control of Vanino, the bulk cargo specialist port at the northernmost end of the Sea of Japan, is heating up again, as the Mechel group has filed for government permission to bid Hat-trick for Bumi Armada MALAYSIAN offshore vessel operator Bumi Armada said today it has won a third contract with Brazilian oil company Petrobras HPH Trust to trade in Singapore dollar SINGAPORE-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, currently listed in US$, will move to a dual currency trading platform from 2 April MOL, Marubeni and Mitsui to participate in FPSO project MOL, Mitsui & Co and Marubeni today announced a joint investment in a long-term FPSO project in Brazil's pre-salt oil field China's coal imports surge to new high in February CHINA'S coal imports surged to record monthly levels in February, according to customs data Sanko woes boost Supramaxes BROKERS told IHS Fairplay today that Sanko Steamship's financial woes are helping the Supramax market, as charterers are steering clear of any ships owned and operated by the Japanese company China imported more LNG in February CHINA imported 830,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas in February, up 26% year-on-year, according to latest customs data Stolt Valor CTL after fire THE 2004-built parcel tanker Stolt Valor has been declared a constructive total loss following a fire that started on board on 15 March when the vessel was in the Persian Gulf

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MARCH 22, 2012
BNSF Rates Unfair, Shippers Tell STB Shippers on Thursday got their shot to tell the Surface Transportation Board that it's unfair for them to pay higher... DHL Express Adds Hong Kong-LA Freighter DHL Express is expanding next-day package service between Asia and the U.S. and Western Canada with a new flight connecting... US Manufacturing 'on Track' for Growth, Report Says U.S. manufacturing recovery continues on track and should outperform overall GDP growth through 2013, according to a quarterly report by... Spot Rates Ease in Asia-Europe Trade Average spot prices in the Asia-Europe trade slid this week for the third consecutive week following the huge March 1... Lufthansa to Sell Jade Cargo Stake Lufthansa Cargo plans to sell its 25 percent stake in Jade Cargo International, the China-based carrier that grounded its freighters... APM Terminals Gets Green Light on Moin Project Costa Rica gave the final go-ahead for APM Terminals' 33-year concession to build and operate a $992 million container terminal... Costamare to Sell 7.5 Million Shares, Purchase Ships Container ship charter owner Costamare said proceeds from the sale of 7.5 million shares in a secondary offering on the... FedEx Profit More Than Doubles FedEx Corp.'s profit more than doubled during its fiscal third quarter, fueled by record holiday package shipping, higher profit for... Port of Mumbai to Waive Charges on Collision-Affected Traffic Bowing to intense pressure from the local trade community, India's Mumbai Port Authority agreed to waive charges levied on vessels... Japan Posts Surprise Trade Surplus Japan posted a surplus of $396.39 million in its trade with the rest of the world in February after incurring...

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MARCH 22, 2012
G6 to continue serving Poland via transhipment The new G6 alliance between the Grand Alliance (OOCL/NYK/Hapag-Lloyd) and New World Alliance (MOL/APL/HMM) will no longer call directly in Gdansk with its Loop ... Auckland unions accuse PoA of unlawful lock-out After being encouraged to return to the bargaining table yesterday by an Employment Court judge, the management of the strike-plagued contracting-out Ports of Auckland ... BIFA rues fuel tax hike The British International Freight Association [BIFA] said it is 'disappointed' that the fuel duty increase planned for August was not scrapped in yesterday's UK ... Yang Ming stalls delivery of 4,500TEU series Contained in a regulatory filing advice, Taiwanese carrier, Yang Ming has postponed the delivery of 5 x 4,500 TEU boxships, stemmed for the second half of ... Hapag-Lloyd clarifies 2011 results Hapag-Lloyd has confirmed more details of its financial performance in 2011. According to the consolidated financial statements approved yesterday by its Supervisory ... Port of Long Beach's Lytle unveils strategies for 2012 Idled boxships: approaching one million slots The latest numbers published by Paris-based analyst, Alphaliner, suggest that the one million redundant slots watershed is not too far away - with the figure as ... Bareli: a 'challenging salvage operation'

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MARCH 22, 2012
New chief for Norway owners Color Line chief executive Trond Kleivdal promises to be a good helmsman as he takes over as president. Short score for Ocean Rig George Economou's drilling venture nets near $70m deal for semi-submersible off West Africa. Costamare aims for $106m Greek boxship owner prices new stock offering at $14.10 as shares sink to $14.07. Bareli slipping under water Work to remove bunkers and boxes from Klaveness containership continues but vessel appears to be in a dire situation. Capital cashes in tanker Evangelos Marinakis-led owner sells one of its smallest ships as it secures period deals for two suezmaxes. Vernicos adds another Greek owner snaps up second second-hand tug in three weeks following Asian raid. DHT could buy VLCC brace Svein Moxnes Harfjeld-led owner will have the firepower to swallow a couple of five-year-old VLs following effective recapitalisation, Jefferies says. Over-exposed in the Caribbean Male couple arrested on Celebrity Summit in Dominica after they were spotted having sex - on gay cruise. ICAP sees Atlantic bright spot Broker finds a crumb of comfort in Italian steel figures following string of furnace shutdowns in response to slowing construction. Croatia back to square one More crisis talks due after government rejects privatisation bids for two shipyards. Cosco Corp makes PSV move Singapore-listed shipbuilder secures offshore breakthrough with four-ship contract from US owner. Havila hooks Petrobras pact Njal Saevik-led offshore owner wins a fourth PSV period deal with Brazilian titan. India pleads for cover IOC and Hindustan Petroleum ask Iran's national oil company to insure tanker shipments as US sanctions bite. Berglund takes PB hot seat Ex-Stena and OSG bigwig fills the vacant CEO's chair at Hong Kong-listed bulker owner.

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MARCH 22, 2012
Maersk's no-bookings in Europe linked to market cycle Encompass opens NY office CMA CGM raising rates ex-Asia, Mideast DHL starts second round-the-world service CargoNet reports 17% rise in cargo theft NYSA to address ILA staffing, hours of pay G6 Lines drop Gdansk on Asia-Europe loop CargoWise, Compu-Clearing enter Namibia FastShip files for Chapter 11 protection

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MARCH 22, 2012
Rotterdam players report 'paltry' demand Prices softening in European markets. Prices mainly falling in Middle East and South African ports Good bunker demand in Fujairah. Fuel oil stocks still climbing Singapore on-shore inventories at highest level for ten months. LR introduces 'ECA calculator' Aims to support the decision making process as shipowners consider different scrubbers versus distillate fuels. Berglund to leave Chemoil Announcement says he is to become Executive Director and CEO of dry bulk operator. Asian bunker prices largely flat Marginal changes in IFO prices in Singapore, Hong Kong. Turkish player supplying IFO Trial period has gone well, says Oiltrade Marine. Dan-Bunkering appoints senior trader 'Natural step' to promote Jesper Glistrup. Brightoil places 'key focus' on risk management Plans to pursue opportunities where there is 'an appropriate balance between risk and reward.' MISC seeks compensation from bunker supplier Move follows the reversal of a district court decision in the US that paves way for the company to seek damages from Equatorial. Andatee continues to assess CEO's buyout proposal Special committee retains independent financial advisor to assess the proposal. Caltex Australia adds new bunker tanker in Sydney The 65-metre Anatoma will support the booming shipping market in Sydney.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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