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BRIEFS

March 26, 2012

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*Shipping News* Big ships just as safe, says insurer BIGGER ships can be as safe as smaller ones - never mind the latest worries arising from mega-cruise ship Costa Concordia's collision on a coral reef that claimed 30 lives. Baltic main index up 6 points The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates for ships carrying dry commodities, rose further last week as three-year low rates in the capesize market were countered by higher rates for smaller vessels. Trial of former execs of Vinashin starts tomorrow Former top executives at a scandal-hit Vietnamese shipping giant are due in court tomorrow, but experts say the trial will offer little reassurance to investors over the country's broader economic woes.

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Maersk to hike Far East rates to South, Central America from April 15 USWC rates up 1.5pc to US$2,021/FEU; east coast up 2.7pc to $3,204/FEU 'K' Line adds Ningbo and Shenzhen-Da Chan Bay to intra Asia loops Half of 2010-2011 new box ship deliveries working Asia-Europe trades Port of Hamburg 2011 throughput increases 14.2pc to 9 million TEU Houston attracts Cosco's Asia all-water service as only US port of call APS provides Gate OCR for Hutchison Port Holdings terminals in Mexico Rickmers-Linie moves inland, closer to China's factories, building sites CEVA signs 5-year deal with major tyre importer and distributor in Dubai CEVA signs 3-year deal with Italy's Hankook Tire to manage distribution 'Combating Piracy Week' offers toolkit to cope with maritime hijackers Cool Logistics Africa conference in Cape Town from April 24-26 Lufthansa Cargo opens summer schedule with 4 weekly Chongqing flights All Nippon, Cathay, Singapore Airlines raise fuel surcharges in April Hanjin Group's Uzbekistan logistics air hub scheme reaches milestone

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CAI's workshop for consolidators a huge success Hanjin India expands agency network Shipping cos sore over Customs levy on 'on deck cargo' Simatech Shipping celebrates 10th anniversary of service launch at Nhava Sheva UK P&I Club restructures to increase efficiency under Solvency 2 Coffee exports likely to dip 15 pc in FY12 JNPT given in-principle approval to raise tax-free bonds Hike in haulage charges may hinder box train operators Debt redemption pressures push down Forex reserves jump $ 862 m to $ 294.82 bn GST will be a no-show in UPA's current term, feel state CMs Low output may inflate edible oil import bill Power sector sceptical of duty-free bonanza for LNG imports Price advantage spurs ginger past export target Antwerp to host project cargo training programme Kübler Spedition moves passenger ferry overland SAL vessel transports wharf modules for Australian iron ore berth

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MARCH 23, 2012
Spain's Correos names new president Spain's mail service provider Correos has replaced Angel Agudo San Emeterio who accepted a position as a professor at the University of Cantabria just seven months after his appoin... KLM postpones resumption of Tripoli service... According to the GDS inventory display on 6 March 2012, the Dutch carrier KLM is postponing the resumption of its Amsterdam - Tripoli service. The service is scheduled to... SBB Cargo: first hybrid locomotive goes into service SBB Cargo, a Swiss railfreight service provider, recently held a naming ceremony for the first of the 30 hybrid locomotives that it has on order. The engine, which was then put int... Rail4Chem renamed Rail4Captrain The German company Rail4Chem Eisenbahnverkehrsgesellschaft mbH (R4C), part of Captrain Deutschland GmbH, will operate under the name Rail4Captrain GmbH (R4C) in future. The new nam... GNV planning a Sète-Tangiers sling Genoa (Italy)-based Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) wants to start a service between Sète (France) and Tangiers (Morocco). The company's general manager, Ariodante Valeri, confirmed that ... Emons' environmental calculations 2WIN certified by CE Delft Emons Cargo, a full truckload (FTL) carrier fully specialized in international double deck transportation from Milsbeek (Netherlands), has had the calculations that it makes to rep... Signing of Franco-Swiss agreement at Basel-Mulhouse airport An agreement about the labour law practice for companies operating in the Swiss sector and the common sector of Basel-Mulhouse airport was signed yesterday (22 March)... BlueEfficiency power: Mercedes-Benz presents new engine generation for commercial vehicles The German vehicle manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has unveiled a totally new generation of medium-duty OM 93x engines in Stuttgart-Unter'türk'heim. Together with the equally new heavy-... Lufthansa Cargo reports strong result despite headwinds in 2011 The German freight carrier Lufthansa Cargo returned an operating profit of EUR 249 million in 2011, the second-best result in company history. Chairman and CEO Karl Ulrich Garnadt ... DB Schenker Logistics: new premises in Augsburg DB Schenker Logistics is expanding its network in Germany by the addition of a new facility in the Prologis Park Augsburg. The new location in the logistics real estate park offers... Mangalore Port Trust adding capacity India's New Mangalore Port Trust (NMPT) added 11 million t to its total capacity in the last five years, according to NMPT's chairman, P. Tamilvanan. The petroleum, oil and lu... Freja Norway has new sales and marketing director Freja Transport & Logistics AS has appointed Ellen Koffeld as the sales and marketing director of its Norwegian management team. She will report to Ulrik Rasmussen, managing di... New managing director for SDV Geis in Frankfurt SDV Geis GmbH, based in Frankfurt (Germany) has chosen Michael Schork to be its managing director, with effect from 1 April. SDV Geis, a joint venture owned by the French SDV corpo... Husqvarna banking on Fiege Ukraine Germany's Fiege Group has signed a new logistics contract with Husqvarna Group in Ukraine. Husqvarna Group is the global leader in outdoor power products for forestry, park mainten... Ceva signs three year partnership with Hankook Ceva has signed a three year agreement with Hankook Tire Italy, a global tyre manufacturer. Ceva will manage the storage, distribution and reverse logistics for the customer's tyre...

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MARCH 23, 2012
Travelift boosts capacity at Great Lakes Shipyard Intracoastal Iron Works busy building towboats Navy League calls for support for Merchant Marine and Jones Act Kvichak offers patrol vessel based on Royal Marines Offshore Raiding Craft Wärtsilä X35 engine passes Factory Acceptance Tests

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MARCH 23, 2012
Port of Tacoma reports jump in February intermodal numbers AAPA selects Duarte-Peláez as new chairman of the Board K Line expanding service calling ports throughout Asia Port of Seattle honors top port police officer for 2012 Rail carload numbers fall during month of February

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MARCH 23, 2012
Sticking up for EEDI Shipowners must back not attack the index, says BIMCO Box lines' China trade could be swamped by a Mexican wave Chinese labour costs are rising rapidly. Now fresh analysis suggests that manufacturers are relocating to Mexico Brussels calls for new rules on shipbreaking European Union ships to be recycled only at approved centres Maersk halts Europe-China bookings until May Critics question whether move seeks to firm up rates The pros and cons of shipbreaking Wista UK debates the Hong Kong Convention on Ship Recycling Norwegians' bargain bonds are booming Appetite for risk revives with a flourish Mersey paradise Port of Liverpool hits back at doubters as it prepares to build second terminal Falling Brazil iron ore exports to China kill capesize market Monthly volumes down from 33m tonnes a month last year to 9m tonnes in January Louis Dreyfus and DFDS charter a second ferry for Dover-Calais Brittany Ferries' ro-pax Barfleur to work alongside Norman Spirit to fill gap left by SeaFrance collapse Chemical waste found in Dutch bunker fuel Criminal gangs dump toxic liquids, say police To have and have not Norwegian bond market throws a lifeline to the chosen few Strike in Argentina threatens supramax trade Wheat and soyabean no longer getting to port Obama approves pipeline from Oklahoma to US Gulf US product tanker exports will rise but seaborne crude imports will fall Allied Maritime in fresh charterhire lawsuit Dynasty Shipholding lawsuit raises confirmed claims to more than $20m Shipping divided over EU moves to fight piracy on Somali soil Players demand more clarity before giving move their blessing HSH Nordbank reduces exposure to box shipping Condition imposed after government bail-out APM Terminals improves safety Award winner's sustainability report outlines a detailed plan to manage risks better in four key areas of port operations UAE set to build LNG import terminal Growing demand for airconditioning in summer boosts liquefied natural gas requirements Gulf of Guinea pirate attack mimics Somali tactics Chemtanker Zouzou hijacked as regional navies struggle to cope Grimaldi launches summer ferry service Ro-pax service to Brindisi, Igoumenitsa, Patras and Corfu NYK-Hinode Line to supply Ichthys Two specialist vessels to deliver modules to Darwin LNG project Sacked Nautilus official plans leadership bid Former assistant general secretary Paul Moloney seeking reinstatement Japanese firms invest in Modec FPSO Vessel to sail to Brazil in third quarter of 2014 Cruise bodies demand tighter casualty reporting regulations Flag states must report casualties that lead to death, ship loss or marine damage Eimskip on course for exchange listing Carrier posts 12% rise in profit Searching for the capesize floor Some see a slight uptick in rates as iron ore import demand undergoes a mild revival in China Strengthening the ISM Code Good in design must translate into good in practice D-day looms for Sanko Steamship To survive, the Japanese shipowner needs its creditors to co-operate and show patience

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MARCH 23, 2012
China crew support declines WELFARE services for seafarers in China are waning, according to Dr. Minghua Zhao of the Greenwich Maritime Institute Politics hinders MLC ratifications POLITICAL processes outside the shipping industry's control are delaying Maritime Labour Convention 2006 ratifications, according to industry experts EC seeks tighter rules on shipbreaking THE EC today unveiled plans to tighten the EU's rules on shipbreaking Tanker attacked off Nigeria A PRODUCTS tanker has been attacked in the Gulf of Guinea, the AKE maritime security said today Pirate-victim programme adds three nations THE UK piracy victim response programme has been extended to India, the Philippines and Ukraine Calais/Dover ro-pax added DENMARK'S DFDS and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs of France today said they have chartered a Brittany Ferries ship to add a second vessel for their new Calais/Dover service Brindisi to be tied to Greek ports GRIMALDI Lines said today it plans a new triangular passenger and ro-ro service linking southern Italy and Greece Climbing BDI stumbles OWNERS of drybulk carriers are facing Capesize rate falls that have worn out the recent climb of the Baltic Dry Index Croatia OKs acquisition of Brodosplit yard CROATIA has approved the bid by DIV to acquire a 99.78% stake in the country's largest shipyard, Brodosplit Brazil bonanza seen for Singapore's yards SECURITIES group UOB Kay Hian said today it expects Petrobras to award more contracts to Singapore rig builders Sembcorp Marine and Keppel Corp Odfjell plans 5-year bonds ODFJELL said today it plans to issue unsecured five-year bonds on the Norwegian market Bergen to control Origo BERGEN, the listed Norwegian shipbuilding group, has acquired a 60% stake in Origo Process, a privately owned engineering company that serves the oil and gas industry HSH ramps up ship write-downs GERMAN state bank HSH Nordbank said today it doubled its loan-loss provisions to about €650M ($861.2M) last year Bolloré profits despite Cote d'Ivoire crisis FRANCE'S Bolloré raised its transport and logistics profits last year despite being severely disrupted during the first four months by Cote d'Ivoire's political crisis APM awarded box terminal COSTA Rica has awarded a concession to build a box facility to APM Terminals, which calls for an investment of about $992M by the port operating arm of Denmark's AP Møller-Maersk

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MARCH 23, 2012
ODFL Opens Oakland Drayage Center Trucking company Old Dominion Freight Line opened a drayage facility in Oakland, Calif., expanding its container-hauling business to meet higher... Chinese New Year Hits Tacoma Volumes Container volumes at the Port of Tacoma declined 2.2 percent in February compared to the same month last year. ... Reinventing YRC: Q&A With CEO James Welch Journal of Commerce Senior Editor William B. Cassidy interviewed YRC Worldwide CEO James P. Welch and other executives Feb. 21,... FedEx to Pay $3 Million to Settle Bias Claims FedEx will pay $3 million to more than 21,000 rejected job applicants to settle allegations of hiring discrimination, the Labor... Rail Intermodal Shipments Up 2 Percent for Week U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending March 17 rose 2 percent year-over-year, and traffic was flat on a... AFL's Mack Gives Progress Report on Halifax-Boston-Portland Service (Video) Rudy Mack, chief operating officer of American Feeder Lines, provides an update on AFL's coastwise container service. Mack was interviewed... Maersk Sets New Round of Far East Rate Hikes Maersk Line is implementing a new round of general rate increases in its Far East Asia services, starting April 15.... FEC Industries to Add Passenger Rail in Florida Florida East Coast Industries will launch a private passenger rail service linking South Florida and Orlando in 2014, the real... Sunteck Transport Parent Boosts Sales, Profit More transportation services and a bigger agent network helped logistics operator AutoInfo increase gross revenue 14.4 percent to $320 million... Seaway Season Opens With New Trade Patterns Coal from the Powder River Basin in Montana and Wyoming, and iron ore from the U.S. Midwest and Canada began... Maersk Suspends All North Europe-Asia Bookings Maersk Line has suspended bookings on its North Europe-to-Asia services effective immediately as it battles to clear up a backlog... Australia to Consider Bill Removing Shipping Tax Australia's government will introduce legislation in the lower house of Parliament Friday to remove a tax on domestic shipping companies... G6 Alliance to Skip Gdansk Calls on Loop 3 The G6 Alliance's Loop 3 Asia-Europe service will not include a call at the port of Gdansk, Poland, OOCL said... Fraying at the Beams When it came time to impose the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement's recommended March 15 rate increase, the 15 member carriers took... Split Decision - for Now In the battle for dominance in the U.S. container shipping trades, Mediterranean Shipping Co. didn't deliver a knockout, winner-take-all punch,... Ocean Carriers' Big Splash What's going on with the world's container carriers? Maersk Line and other large carriers say they're no longer seeking additional... March Madness Just as college sports fans can debate endlessly about the superiority of their programs during the NCAA basketball tournament, the... Nippon Express U.S. Unit Invests in Colombian Firm Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said that its U.S. subsidiary has formed a capital alliance with Colombia's...

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MARCH 23, 2012
Fears over China slowdown hits stocks London's FTSE 100 tumbled again yesterday and looks like posting its biggest weekly fall so far this year on signs of slower growth in China - specifically that ... NAFTA trade surges in 2011 According to data published by the US Department of Transportation's, Bureau of Transportation Statistics [BTS], trade with its NAFTA partners - Canada and Mexico ... BabyCare sitting for Menlo The Chinese operation of Menlo Worldwide Logistics has secured the north China distribution and warehouse management for BabyCare Inc. - a direct selling company ... 'Get prepared for 22,000 TEU behemoths': APM T exec That was the message APM T's Crane & Engineering Services [CES} managing director, Halfdan Ross wanted to get across at the recent TOC Container Supply ... Maersk stops bookings from Northern Europe to Asia Maersk Line has temporarily ceased taking eastbound cargo booking from Northern Europe to Asia due to insufficient vessel capacity. The shortage stems from 'a large ... Valencia stresses importance of local cargo Sustainable hub ports need local cargo as well as transhipment business according to Valencia's Port Authority chairman Rafael Aznar-Garrigues (in photo). Speaking ... Locked-out Auckland dockers await court ruling Dockworkers at the Ports of Auckland [PoA] that have been barred from the port by the management expect a ruling from the Employment Court early next week on the ... Bareli: 'no immediate danger of sinking'

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MARCH 23, 2012
Delphis in dry departure Marc Saverys in the driver's seat as Bocimar parent teams with BoxLog to buy Belgian owner' bulker stable. Eidesvik power play pays PSV relieved of duty as Oslo-quoted offshore owner prepares to put LNG-powered newbuilding to work. Workers to buy Uljanik Staff and managers being offered chance to grab profitable Croatian yard at bargain price in privatisation. Brussels turns up the heat Extension of Operation Atlanta action area clears the way for forces to target pirates' beach "logistics stores". HSH still open for business An EUR 2bn cut in its shipping portfolio this year will not come at the expense of fresh lending, bank says. Yard worker critical after fall Seaway Marine man flown to hospital after 30-foot plunge inside cement carrier in Canada. SCF comes out ahead Russian owner bucks grim tanker trend by increasing earnings for 2011 as revenue rises. Cosco wins wind ship order Denmark's A2Sea signs for new jack-up turbine-installing vessel in China. Maran Gas to firm up options Angelicoussis bumps up tally to match Golar on LNG carrier newbuildings. NYK bags Ichthys deal Japanese shipowner charters two vessels to joint venture providing LNG equipment for Australian project. Hoegh's record deal safe Oslo-listed owner silences chatter a 20-year FRSU contract was in danger of collapse. HHI to be better by half As the Korean yard celebrates its fortieth birthday, CEO Lee Jae-sung says revenue could rise 52% by 2015. SCI lops 25% off budget Indian owner's chief Sabyasachi Hajara says spending has to be cut as margins come under pressure. Odfjell joins bond party Norwegian tanker owner raises NOK 600m from the latest raid on hot Oslo debt market.

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MARCH 23, 2012
AgTC draws Korea ag origin certificate Good360 opens Omaha DC Higher yields, volumes boost FedEx Choice names Andrews VP operations Cipres named Smiths Detection's global head Official U.S. ballast rule to be released Monday MSC's no-show fees on North Europe-Asia trade UTi says first half volumes to remain soft Costa Rica gives APM Terminals green light 'Renewed sense of importance' in NC ports

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MARCH 23, 2012
Bunker prices uncertain as week ends Demand was steady on the US Gulf, according to local players. Lunding charters LNG powered vessel Viking Prince It is delightful to see another operator on the shelf start using LNG powered supply vessels. Vitol said to have bought 50% stake in Cockett No confirmation from companies involved, but observers suggest it could give Cockett access to more credit and scope to expand. Company with high-speed vessel patent goes bankrupt Was planning trans-Atlantic container vessel service to 'exploit the void between high cost airfreight and low cost, but slow speed ocean services'. Prices firm in North Europe Bunker prices in Mediterranean ports, meanwhile, falling for the third consecutive day. Stock market analyst takes note of ECA impact Nomura Securities analyst remains positive on cruise sector stocks despite expected additional fuel costs later this year. Small price movements in Middle East hub Good bunker demand reported in Fujairah. Guides to help owners find way through 'jungle of fuel saving measures' 'Fuel Saving Guideline' for various ship types examine technologies for new and existing ships and look at compatibility with IMO regulations. Fuel efficiency 'will be key in new designs' 'Shipowners are discovering, somewhat later than their peers, the merits of low-consumption and [high] performance.' Order book promises a 'quadrupling' of LNG-fuelled vessels 'Early entrants into LNG bunker supply will be able to secure strong positions,'says consultants. Ex-Russian energy minister 'to bid' for Petroplus refineries Investment fund shows interest in three European plants. New BP/Sinopec deal will 'open door' to Chinese market Both companies 'want to grow their global bunker business.' Asian bunker prices softening on Friday Supplies 'slightly tight' in Tokyo and Busan. Investment bank revises NOL's loss forecast Maintains NOL's ratings on the back of a hike in Transpacific rates even as bunker prices continue to increase. High bunker costs puts 'strain' on Hapag-Lloyd Difficult operating environment has made it 'imperative' to announce sharp increase in freight rates, it says. Genmar given extension to file reorganisation plan 'Short extension' will allow the process of plan confirmation to continue in an 'orderly fashion', it says. Salvors near completion of fuel extraction from Costa Concordia 'Only a few tonnes of fuel remain' on board the stricken cruise ship, says local authorities.

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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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