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BRIEFS

January 26, 2012

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*Shipping News* Tanker rates seen rising on Asian routes Rates for dirty tankers on key Asian freight routes are expected to rise over the next week as spot market activity picks up again with the return of Chinese traders from holiday. Oil carrier rates up on Iran threat, shares rise Kyoei Tanker Co, a Tokyo-based shipping line that gets more than 90 per cent of revenue from the Middle East, led gains among oil carriers as rates rose following threats by Iran to disrupt shipments. Stricken Costa Concordia's captain blames cruise firm: reports The confirmed death toll from the wreck of the stricken Costa Concordia liner has reached 16, amid media reports that the Italian captain blames company pressure for his criticised actions. Improve safety procedures and crew training: insurers

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Qinzhou port volume up 48pc to 50.4 million tonnes as hazmat soars 95pc Ningxia customs check 1.6 million tonnes of container cargo in 2011 Shandong container volume up 13.3pc in 2011 with hazmat rising 27.2pc Yangtze River main stream cargo movement increases 10.5pc in 2011 Tanzanian tax department honoured by nation's accountants and auditors Trade court says items packaged in cosmetic cases to be treated as sets Germany's Weiss Rohlig buys Japan's JHB Express for intra-Asian reach Sea-Tac airport plans to double destinations, triple cargo over 25 years Top Qatar aviation security officer attends Boeing's Alabama space camp Royal Jordanian sees bright future for air cargo despite global downturn

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Clipper Projects India opens in Mumbai Damco strengthens North Asia leadership with key appointments Piracy attacks in East & West Africa dominate IMB report Seminar on shipping & insurance today Vasan reviews connectivity projects at Chennai Port Govt likely to withdraw some sops in upcoming Budget RBI lowers CRR, keeps repo unchanged EU approves ban on Iran oil imports from July 1 EU nod for Iran embargo pushes Brent oil above $ 110/b

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Swazi Rail plans to upgrade network Transnet (South Africa) and Swaziland Railways have signed a contract to jointly develop a 146-km line from Lothair in Mpumalanga (South Africa) to Sidvokodvo Junction in Swaziland... UIC und UNIFE published new railway technical recommendations The International Union of Railways (UIC) and the Association of the European Rail Industry (UNIFE) have published a new railway specific technical recommendation (TecRec) which ad... Singapore back to 2008 airfreight levels Singapore Changi Airport handled 1.87 million t of cargo in 2011, thus attaining the level of 2008 again. The 2011 volume was also up 2.8% from 2010. The airport registered a stron... WCT Europe sets sights on leading position WCT Europe GmbH, based in northern Germany, has set its sights on achieving a leading position in the expanding swap body rental business. The company wants to increase its swap bo... Bertschi investing despite dwindling demand Bertschi AG, an international transport company based in Switzerland, noted a dwindling demand for transport services from mid-2011. In Q4/2011 the decrease amounted to more than 1... Master plan for Kazakhstan's Almaty airport Almaty international airport, the leading facility in Kazakhstan, handled 63,300 t of air freight in 2010 and has been registering significant annual growth in cargo traffic. In v... Le Havre handled 68.5 million t in 2011 The French port of Le Havre handled a total of 68.5 million t in 2011, 4% less than in 2010. Liquid bulk cargo (41.4 million t) and containers (21.6 million t) represented 92% of ... Iberia Cargo earns "Cargo 2000" certification Iberia Cargo has joined Iata's exclusive Cargo 2000 group, which comprises another 60 companies, including leading airlines, multinational freight agencies, handling operators, oth... Damco scoops up China's airfreight forwarder NTS Damco, a logistics service provider that belongs to the Danish A.P. Møller-Mærsk group, has acquired NTS, a Chinese airfreight forwarder based in Shanghai (China). The purchase wil... Ceva signs a two year partnership with Bormioli Rocco Group Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a two year agreement with Bormioli Rocco Group, an Italian market leader in plastic and glass products. Ceva will be responsi... Panalpina opens new logistics centre for high-value cargo in Moscow Basel (Switerland) based logistics operator Panalpina continues to expand and insource its logistics offering. The provider of logistics and supply chain solutions has opened a new... New CEO at TransFargo AB in April 2012 Håkan Siwersson is set to assume the position of CEO at TransFargo AB, succeeding Hans-Gunnar Andersson, owner and CEO since the company was founded in 1978. Siwersson will assume ... Port of Barcelona and Seat launch first regular service for cars to China On 10 January a new regular sailing was launched at the port of Barcelona (Spain) to transport new cars between the Catalan capital and China. The automobile manufacturer Seat load...

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JANUARY 25, 2012
GAO study warns of challenges facing DDG 51 restart program Huntington Ingalls makes VP promotion at Newport News Shipbuilding McDermott books $2 billion subsea contract Frontline to install Inmarsat XpressLink on more than 100 vessels Two hostages freed, nine Somali pirates killed STX Finland completes car-passenger ferry Algoma Central newbuilds to have Wärtsilä integrated scrubbers

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Washington Governor announces tentative deal in Longview labor dispute Port of Seattle Police net CALEA accreditation CSX Corporation sees gains in earnings during fourth quarter Port of Portland reports gains in total tonnage for past year UP Portland Service Unit posts lowest reportable injury rate

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Pacific Basin sticks to its guns Flexible fleet, sound finances and finding new customers keep dry bulk operator in the black OOCL's room to manoeuvre Hong Kong boxline has outflanked bad economy and capacity bloodbath Asia's owners gear up for 'most difficult year yet' An eye for a good investment meets the art of cultivating solid clients Regulatory reform to impact derivatives market in 2012 Wave of new rules to see change in working practices for commodities and freight trades Downbeat Chinese forecast sounds a discordant note The latest series of reports from the Shanghai International Shipping Institute suggest that the shipping market in China is in a downturn Shanghai International Shipping Institute 2012 forecast highlights Gloomy picture painted of sluggish markets and excess capacity Truth is the first casualty The Costa Concordia outcry has revealed the mainstream media's worst side Ship security industry in urgent need of regulation But where is the leadership, asks a retired naval officer turned private security provider? What price that royal yacht? Britannia's shipyards no longer rule the waves Robert Webster takes top role at Carisbrooke Replaces Ian Walker who who stepped down at the end of last year CSAV completes stage two of fundraising Second tranche brings in $129m Indian oil companies prop up quiet Middle East VLCC market Chinese holidays bring seasonal lull South Sudan signs pipeline deal for export route to China Kenya terminal lets fledgling nation bypass ports in North Sudan IMF cuts world trade growth forecast International Monetary Fund predicts just 3.8% growth in trade this year, less than a third of 2010 levels Bankers see rising trend in shipping defaults Biggest Nordic lender's loan loss ratio tops 2% Panamax owners subsidising bunkers on backhaul route Dry bulk market continues decline Political interests erode world trade Marine insurance trade body says sanctions hurt its business 'Zero hour' for Greek ferry services Government panel must embrace reform, say owners Iraq oil exports hit record high 10% increase hails a new era of growth Steamship Mutual upholds right to cover Costa Concordia P&I club says Costa parent company Carnival has made 'significant contributions' in premium over many years CCNI in first charter market trade for a wide-beam panamax boxship Newbuilding Merkur Harbour booked for a year at $12,000-$14,000 per day as new type of vessel is more attractive than older panamaxes Feedership KG fund collapses Hanse Capital fund insolvent Costa Concordia will force industry to look again at safety Too early to gauge market reaction, says IUMI HHI yard beats DSME to top slot South Korea dominates top 10 as global deliveries hit record 159m dwt Gaurav Prem master granted bail in magic pipe case Decision sets welcome precedent, but finding $100,000 to post bail might may difficult French ferry unions table strike notice SNCM and Méridionale face 48-hour walkout Prosecutor calls on German court to jail pirates for up to 12 years Nine out of 10 Somali men plead guilty in Hamburg trial

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Stranded mariners aided A CHARITY for seafarers said today it is aiding the crew on a German general cargo ship that has been stranded for three months off the UK Piracy sentences sought GERMAN prosecutors reportedly called today for prison sentences of 4-11 years for 10 Somali pirate suspects being tried in the hijacking of a box ship in 2010 Drybulk seen bottoming in 2013 DEUTSCHE Bank analyst Justin Yagerman predicted today that drybulk rates will not bottom until next year - and won't recover until 2014 New Gdynia inquiry planned THE EC said today it plans a formal investigation into the legality of government aid to yards that bought the assets of Poland's bankrupt Gdynia shipyard Boxes back to future? TODAY'S liner sector has been battered, yet an acquisition free-for-all like 2005's is unlikely, a key analyst has assured US coal accord signed ENERGY terminal operator Kinder Morgan is expanding its coal export capacity in the US Gulf of Mexico through a $140M long-term pact with Arch Coal Uljanik Plovidba flips to losses from profits CROATIA'S Uljanik Plovidba has reported net losses of 7.2M kuna ($1.23M) for 2011, from net profits of 96.6M kuna for 2010 Pulp shippers seeking shift of sea to rail PAPER and pulp exporters in Scandinavia are looking to shift more shortsea cargoes onto rail in response to rising fuel costs in the northern Europe's SECA More faulty Ust-Luga construction disclosed FAULTY construction will reportedly hold up tanker loading at the gas liquids terminal at Ust-Luga for months more - if not longer Steam coal imports to China rise to record CHINA imported a record 102.31M tonnes of steam coal in 2011, a 10.6% increase on 2010, according to customs data Synchronised diving for bulker values THE BDI has sunk to a two-year low, falling 34 points from 23 January to close yesterday at 807 Coal port waits fall, but iron delays rise WAITING at drybulk ports remain almost unchanged this week, with increases at major iron ore facilities balanced by decreases at major coal ports Sellers resisting falling prices for VLCCs BROKERS told Fairplay today Samco Shipholding has withdrawn 2003-built Samco America from the S&P market after offers fell below its hopes Perusahaan and Höegh complete FSRU deal A DEAL to employ the first of two 170,000m³ FSRUs off Belawan in North Sumatra has been completed by Höegh LNG Kremlin backs coal port THE KREMLIN reportedly backs a scheme to build a coal-loading port with planned yearly capacity of 20M tonnes on the Sea of Okhotsk

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Hot Profit for Cold Chain Specialist Marten Transport Marten Transport raised its net profit 47 percent to $7.1 million in the fourth quarter as the refrigerated carrier's revenue... Canadian Shippers Report Higher Surface Rates Ground transportation rates paid by Canadian shippers rose 1.6 percent month-to-month in November, the ninth straight monthly increase since... Turnaround at Swift Nets $90 Million Profit Swift Transportation reported its first annual profit since 2006 as the nation's largest truckload carrier rebuilt its revenue base and... Trucking Industry, Teamsters Clash Over Owner-Operator Bill The harbor trucking industry is clashing with the Teamsters union over a bill before the Washington state legislature that would... US to Develop Global Strategy for Supply Chain Security The U.S. will develop a global supply chain strategy that allows goods to move efficiently and securely, and encourages development... CN Boosts Profit 17.7 Percent on Record Revenue Canadian National Railway's profit in the fourth quarter rose 17.7 percent year-over-year to $584 million, as revenue jumped 12 percent... CSAV Raises Additional $129 Million Chilean carrier CSAV has raised $129 million in the second stage of a planned $1.2 billion capital increase and said... Rotterdam Container Growth to Outpace Rivals, Analyst Says The port of Rotterdam will grow container traffic faster than its north European rivals over the next six years and... House Republicans to Introduce 'At Least' Five-Year Transport Bill House Republicans on Thursday will introduce a surface transportation bill that calls for highway spending at current levels "for at... French Ports Push Unified Seine Logistics Corridor The northern French ports of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris are working together on a joint effort to attract business... Norfolk Southern Net Profit Rises 19 Percent Higher intermodal, coal and general merchandise volumes helped Norfolk Southern increase net profit 19 percent to $480 million in the... Damco Taps Thygesen as North Asia CEO Damco has appointed Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, a 16-year veteran of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, as its new CEO for North... Maersk Adds Cargo Declaration Amendment Fee Maersk Line will begin charging a cargo declaration amendment fee on shipments to destinations that require advanced manifest, starting March... EU Orders Deutsche Post to Pay Back State Aid European Union trust busters ordered Deutsche Post to pay back up to $1.3 billion in aid from the German government... Trans-Pacific Rates Stay Firm as Chinese Factories Close Average spot freight rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade held firm for the third week in a row even as... Japan Posts First Annual Trade Deficit in 31 Years Japan suffered a trade deficit of $32 billion with the rest of the world in 2011- the first annual deficit... Maersk Reorganizes Far East-Mediterranean Services Maersk Line is reorganizing its Far East Asia-West Mediterranean service network, effective mid-February. The changes include new port calls... Panalpina Launches Six Intra-Asian LCL Services Panalpina said its six new direct less-than-container-load services on intra-Asian routes are aimed at tapping growing demand from consumer, high-tech...

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JANUARY 25, 2012
US truckers power ahead Further evidence that the US economy may be picking up the pace in growth comes from the American Truck Association's [ATA] for-hire truck index for December which ... ACL and Peel Ports win business from General Electric Atlantic Container Line (ACL) and Peel Ports of Port of Liverpool, have secured new business with General Electric (GE) Transportation to ship, handle and deliver ... APM T's US activities win safety award The Hague-based APM Terminals' (APM T) focus on ensuring its facilities are among the most secure and safest in the world is paying off with the operator recently ... UK economy contracts Troubled by the eurozone crisis - its biggest trading partner accounting for 50% of its exports - the UK's GDP has started to contract, and could have already slid ... M&A not on the cards in 2012 UK-based Drewry Maritime Research, a leading adviser and publisher of reports on the global shipping industry, has ruled out any significant merger and acquisition ... UPs 2011 intermodal revenue jumps but volumes decline US Class 1 railroad Union Pacific (UP) saw its intermodal revenue surge for 2011 - but volumes fell, no doubt impacted by the tough global economic situation and ... Growth continues in mothballed fleet The amount of idled cellular capacity has spiked again to hit 676,000 TEU at the January midpoint, equating to 268 boxships, according to the latest survey by Paris-based ... Le Havre down but not out Le Havre has confirmed that its container traffic declined by 6% last year, down to 2,220,000TEU, which is a poor result compared to its Benelux rivals' combined ...

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JANUARY 25, 2012
CSAV nears next round Spinoff of Saam on the horizon as Chilean liner giant completes second phase of billion-dollar securities sale. Rem inks PSV fixture Age Remoy-led offshore owner to send new platform supply vessel off for six months. Navy SEALS spring hostages Seafarers on alert amid fears of retaliation as gun battle between Somali pirates and elite US military unit ends in bloodshed. BON's bonds looked tasty Fred Olsen company rakes in more than expected from a trip to the bond market. DOF continues spree Oslo-listed owner fixes three vessels to Shell and wraps up $120m fundraiser. Sembcorp linked to Sete deal Singapore shipbuilder reportedly clinches Brazilian drillship contract worth nearly $800m. Fastnet gets more time Ireland to Wales ferry operation has Dublin court protection extended as it tries to find new investor. Yard boss attacked Mitsui systems engineer arrested for attempted murder after hitting office manager in the head with hammer. Jaya admits IHC interest Singapore-listed shipbuilder confirms reports Dutch company has made enquiries after share price leaps. DHT divi doubt dismissed Fear of a further dividend cut which is dragging owner's stock down is wide of the mark, analyst says. Dof ties up two PSVs Mons Aase-led owner fixes two offshore support vessels on long-term deals in Australia and Brazil. Kayne sells DHT stock Hedge fund flogs a chunk of its shares in New York-listed tanker owner.

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Drewry sees more interest in index-linked contracts Maersk boosts Colombo hub White House releases global supply chain security plan U.S. export reform to keep space industry in flight Miami dredging faces lengthy delay MSC raises U.S. export rates to South Africa Panalpina starts 6 ex-Shanghai LCL services Norfolk Southern profit rise 19% in 4Q KCS 4Q profit up 73% Encompass picks new president, CFO MSC raises Europe-East Africa rates CN profit up 18% in 4Q Proxy battle shaping up at CP

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JANUARY 25, 2012
Phased Introduction of the Global Cap Should the IMO consider a phased approach between the current 3.50% and 0.50% global sulphur limit? Crude rallies on low production numbers 'The sizable build in crude supplies was more than balanced by the drop in product supplies,' says analyst. Mixed price movements in European ports Low demand in Rotterdam. Signs of improved compliance with new global sulphur limit DNVPS reports fall in fuels testing above limit while Visva Lab identifies different markets with high levels of fuels above 3.50% sulphur. Fujairah prices falling Tight avails in Fujairah. Lukoil-Bunker Italy deploys two tankers Company has been delivering product to vessels of northwest Africa. New trader at Cockett Marine Tom Coffey will be based in UK office. Wartsila to supply engines 'with integrated scrubbers' System will 'set new standards for environmentally sustainable shipping.' Fuel oil imports down year-on-year Chinese bunker demand 'mediocre.' Ship's officers in court after bunker spill Master and chief engineer given bail. Asian bunker prices falling mid-week No indications in Hong Kong due to Lunar New Year holidays. Maersk Line completes biodiesel test Test on Maersk Kalmar part of integrated testing and certification programme. DHT posts lower revenues in fourth quarter Voyage expenses for 2011 amounted to $1.3 million, related to bunker consumption. EEDI and SEEMP requirements to 'gradually' reduce emissions Higher fuel prices will, over time, 'drive' technology and innovation, says DNV. US firm fined $1 million for oil pollution and ballast water failures 'Excessive' oil and diesel fuel leaking from components of Titan Express, says US Coast Guard.

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

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