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BRIEFS

March 27, 2012

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*Shipping News* Shipyards not funding rivals, says Stanchart Shipyards extending financing to shipowners will not be in direct competition with ship-financing banks, said Standard Chartered Bank yesterday. Gulf shipping firms seeking local loans Persian Gulf shipping companies are turning to the region's banks to fund new purchases of oil tankers and natural gas transport vessels as European banks curtail their activity in the sector. Italy shipping firm reels, puts bondholders at risk A slump in world freight threatens to sink Italian shipping firm Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione, hurting thousands of small investors who fear it issued around 550 million euros (S$909 million) of bonds that were not on the balance sheet while selling off its ships. EU expands range of its anti-piracy strikes Asian Shipowners Forum urges UN action on piracy

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Suzhou becomes world's seventh biggest seaport by total cargo volume Salvage of Singapore's 3,100-TEU Bareli wreck off Fujian coast goes well Ningbo expansion wins Beijing approval with port area and berth opening Liaoning port February box volume up 39.5pc to 1.05 million TEU Huanghua container volume increased 325pc to 5,001 TEU in February Chongqing to build US$15.8 billion agricultural logistics facility Qinghai builds more than 30,000 kilometres of rural roads over five years Trelleborg device ready for sale to monitor pressure on docking fenders Terminals told to prepare infrastructure for coming 20,000-TEUers Greencarrier Freight Services acquires Transpoint International in Poland UK P&I Club restructures to offer one European provider for Britain TNT's opening of Hong Kong regional hub indicates UPS' Asian focus India forbids its air carriers to provide data that assists EU carbon tax China Eastern, Qantas to start Hong Kong budget short-haul airline New Stifel Nicolaus index shows air cargo confidence at 42.2 in March

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Boxship price war came at a huge cost! Cosco's Asia to South America rate hike from April 15 Dry bulk ship scrapping may hold near last year's level K LINE adds Ningbo & Shenzhen-Da Chan Bay to intra-Asia loops Large containerships flood market MAERSK LINE to hike Far East to South, Central America rates MSC increases rates from Far East to New Zealand Port of Hamburg throughput up 14.2 pc in 2011 USWC rates up 1.5 pc; East Coast 2.7 pc DP World Intermodal operates first Maersk dedicated train to Mundra Explosion on board vessel at Mumbai Port currently under investigation: ship manager E. Rly revenue up 11 pc in April-Feb. FM's target promises more biz for highway developers MMRDA receives six bids for trans-harbour project ' mechanism issues resolved with Iran: Fieo Gold imports putting strain on balance of payments: FM Govt issues release order for export of 2.05 lakh t sugar India pressing EU for greater access to service providers Maharashtra to urge Centre for cut in onion MEP Brics to moot development bank idea at New Delhi meet Steps taken to tackle fiscal crisis bearing fruit: IMF chief

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MARCH 26, 2012
LOT suspends flights to Hanoi LOT Polish Airlines has decided to suspend flights to Hanoi (Vietnam), as of today (26 March). However, the Polish carrier will initiate a new connection to the Far East ... Record year for transalpine freight traffic The volume of transalpine freight traffic in Switzerland continued to grow in 2011. The railway set a new record by hauling 25.6 million t of goods last year. The road and rail tog... DB Schenker Rail offers direct services to Paris The German transport service provider DB Schenker Rail has linked the greater Paris area more closely to its European network by opening another rail logistics centre on the outski... Ryder invests to refresh and upgrade rental fleet Ryder has announced that it is investing GBP 24.6 million (EUR 29.5 million) in a further upgrade and expansion of its rental fleet. Over the next two months Ryder will be introdu... Liege cargo volume declines in February In February, 52,124 t of freight were transported through Liege airport (Belgium), a decrease of 4.38% compared to the 54,514 t in February 2011. The decline in cargo traffic ... First vehicle to combine hybridisation and indirect cryogenic refrigeration The French Casino Group has joined forces with Renault Trucks, Air Liquide, Chereau and STAF to develop the first hybrid vehicle in the world featuring cryogenic refrigeration and ... New GACAG website provides updates for air cargo industry and regulators Companies across the air cargo supply chain and regulatory bodies can now obtain updates on the lobbying activities and views of the Global Air Cargo Advisory Group (GACAG) online ... German seaports report increase in throughput The seaports in Germany handled 7.3% more goods in 2011 compared to the previous year. Provisional figures compiled by the country's statistical office Destatis show that a total o... Stef reports satisfactory business year 2011 The French refrigerated transport and logistics service provider Stef registered sales of EUR 2.3 billion in business year 2011, an 11.8% increase compared to the previous year. La... Encompass opens regional headquarters in New York City Encompass Global Logistics LLC, a fast-growing 3PL that is ranked among the top 20 operators in the transpacific trade, has opened a new regional headquarters in New York City as p... Ceva Logistics: new contract in Dubai Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a five year contract with Nasser Bin Abdullatif Alserkal Est, one of the biggest importers and distributors of major tyre bra... New chairman for the port of Dunkirk On 14 March 2012, the French president, Nicolas Sarkozy, issued a decree naming Christine Cabau Woehrel as director general of the port of Dunkirk. She succeeds Martine Bonny, who ... Grimaldi launches new maritime service between Brindisi, Igoumenitsa and Patras The Naples (Italy)-based Gimaldi group is launching a new three-times per week service between the ports of Brindisi, Igoumenitsa and Patras on 11 April. During the summer period t...

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MARCH 26, 2012
DOF Subsea orders OSCV to replace newbuild sold to Australia Wärtsilä 20DF engine chosen for Korean green ship project Drydocks World uses FORAN to engineer jack-up crane barge A2SEA orders wind turbine installation vessel at COSCO Shipyard Group Merchant vessel reported hijacked 305 NM northwest of Maldives

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MARCH 26, 2012
Port of Seattle announces expansion of cruise lineup Yang Ming to expand Australia service offering Port of Camas-Washougal displays local artworks in lobby Work set to begin this month on new Washington state ferry UK P&I Club plans to reorganize structure

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MARCH 26, 2012
Playing it by the book UK health and safety rules apply to ports and ships handling wood pellets Biomass: handle with care Tilbury fire highlights risks in handling and storing wood pellets Almi establishes gas shipping vehicle Owner steps up talks on debut LNG vessels Internet rollout recruits young seafarers Use of social networking sites could increase motivation and productivity Venezuela's ties to China boost VLCC demand LLI data shows fall in aframax stems to US Lomar inks feedership deal with Wenchong yard Six-ship order follows bulker deal with Cosco Internet use can shave $100,000 off ship costs Owners and lines can benefit from lower bunker consumption, better staff motivation and improved management meetings Color Line plans to order gas-powered newbuilding Major Nordic ferry operator ready to order gas-powered newbuilding South Korean yard beats Japan rivals to land LPG orders STX nabs $100m Vafias order despite weakening strength of the yen Deutsche Shipping sees major growth Ship financier benefits from weak competition and expansion into Asia Minerva continues product tanker buying spree MR tanker prices continue to fall Latest EU Iranian sanction decision falls short International Group says decision still leaves third parties vulnerable Capesize rates slump to three-year low Asia-Europe backhaul dry bulk benchmark reaches lowest level ever reported Scorpio orders eighth MR newbuilding Investment supports 'strategic' growth Armed guards use floating armouries Calls to regulate floating weapons stores that are semi-legal and hard to police LNG sings as the bell tolls for Japan's nuclear industry Another reactor shutdown boosts prospects for nation's gas imports Zodiac capesize purchase drives market down further Vessel resale nets only $38m, marking 20% decline in a month High tonnage volumes dampen scrap prices Market experts warn a downward price correction is likely Brave Maritime orders two LPG carriers Niche player buys two vessels from STX O&S Global Ports Investments increases revenue by 31% Russian firm reports domestic box boom Shipping confidence rises for three consecutive quarters Moore Stephens survey hits highest level since last May InfraMed invests in Turkish port Stake will help develop Limak Iskenderun container terminal VLGC market revival as Middle East producers ramp up cargoes Falling LPG exports from Iran spur Arab states to increase shipments Sharp increase in bauxite liquefaction in Amazon basin Heavy rains have impacted the normally safe cargo One for all Admirable but flawed attempt to match Hong Kong ship-recycling convention Make national testing protocols consistent Avoid additional ballast water tests Maersk boss faces second heart op Andersen off sick for two more months S&P downgrades MISC to BBB Ratings agency cites weak operating performance Rig workers in emergency evacuation after gas leak Helicopters pulled all staff to safety High tides slow Bareli salvage New oil leak found and Klaveness admits responsibility

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MARCH 26, 2012
Deutsche Bank steps up Asian ship lending THE SHIP finance division of Deutsche Bank, Deutsche Shipping, increased its business with customers in Asia to a new high in 2011 Baltic 'modal backshift' warned A STUDY of Baltic ships has revealed that owners are largely yet to prepare for the Emission Control Area start-up in 2015, which could spark a modal backshift Struggle returns to box sector A BRIEF recovery in the box ship charter market has fizzled, as enquiry for tonnage cooled towards the end of last week EC told breaking reform focuses on wallets PORT TAX, insurance schemes and other "economic mechanisms" would be effective means for reforming shipbreaking, a lobby group has told the EC Mariner dies after fall AN INDIAN seafarer has died after falling into the hold of a box ship just freed from arrest IMO urged to take whip hand on emissions VESSEL emissions should be regulated at a global rather than regional level, according to the European Sea Ports Organisation Capesizes court 2008 lows SPOT RATES for Capesize drybulkers are courting lows last seen in late 2008, with little in sight to brighten the outlook, analyst and broker sources said today Global raises profits 23% GLOBAL Ports Investments this morning said its St Petersburg box terminals raised throughput 44% in 2011 year on year VLCC rally snuffed out A SLOWING in fixing activity on the VLCC market has snuffed out a recent rally of spot freight rates, shipbroker and analyst sources said today Ships collide in Dover Strait TWO SHIPS collided this morning in the Dover Strait in poor visibility, the UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency confirmed West Oz port plan advances PLANNING has begun for the first phase of Western Australia's PortLink freight corridor, according to the state government

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MARCH 26, 2012
FTR's Perry Discusses Economy Recovery, Deficit Concerns, Trucking Regulation (Video) Noel Perry, FTR Associates' managing director and senior consultant, explains the economy recovery but warns that the U.S. deficit crisis... US Container Exports Grew 2.3 Percent in January U.S. containerized exports increased modestly in January as solid growth in Asian markets was partially offset by losses in European... Hapag-Lloyd Plans Europe-Asia Fuel Surcharge Hapag-Lloyd will impose an "interim fuel participation" surcharge on Europe-Asia trade lanes to cover rising bunker costs. The proposed... NY-NJ Port Authority Submits Bayonne Bridge Plan for Fast US Review The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Friday submitted to federal officials a formal request that the... Shipping Confidence Up on Rate Expectations, Survey Finds Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry increased slightly in the three months ended February 2012, reaching its highest level... Maersk CEO Andersen Faces More Surgery A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen will remain on sick leave another six to eight weeks pending further surgery to... Japan, Canada Agree to Launch FTA Talks Japan and Canada have formally agreed to launch negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) to eliminate import tariffs... Can James Welch Save YRC? When a news headline last week declared YRC Worldwide was "back at (the) brink" of the default and bankruptcy filing... Providing Southern Comfort When automobile manufacturer Fiat in 2010 announced plans to build a $1.8 billion plant in northeastern Brazil, CEVA, a global... Learning From Chile No one is more delighted about the impact of 2004's U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement of 2004 than Tom Tjerandsen, North... Bogota or Bust In the fashionable neighborhoods of Bogota, the gourmet restaurants, lively nightclubs and luxurious hotels are brimming with foreign executives eager... Driving Ambition When Steve Russell buys a trucking company, it's not because he wants trucks. Drivers are the more important asset, said... Rail Renaissance Rides South Mexico's rail industry is poised for growth, especially in intermodal shipments. The networks of Mexico's top two carriers,... 'Freight Is Not a Dirty Word' When he arrived in Overland Park, Kan., last July, James Welch began his plan to restart YRC Worldwide by cleaning... Korea's Beef and Booze Boom Next time you're dining out in Seoul, have a good steak and wash it down with a shot of Jack... States Push for Higher Fuel Taxes While the Senate pats itself on the back for passage of a mere two-year surface transportation bill, a handful of... NY-NJ's Global Reach By the middle of 2014, the Port of New York and New Jersey will have a container terminal able to... Banking on an Extension An electronics manufacturer in Singapore last year wanted 25,000 wire forms to be used in one of its products, and... Big Harold vs. The Nut As the old saying goes, "Time flies when you're having fun." Somehow, TPM 2012 has come and gone, with record... Unsigned on the Dotted Line Q: We're a third party, arranging transportation for shippers with carriers we have under contract. We specify contract rates in...

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MARCH 26, 2012
APM T keen on East Africa East Africa is definitely on the map when it comes to investing and operating cargo-handling facilities, according to the Hague-based APM Terminals (APM T), which ... Global Ports Investments on a high Russia-based Global Ports Investments (GPI) recorded another set of stellar financial results last year largely on the back of container terminal operations in ... China committed to Tazara It must be hoped that meetings that took place last week between China's deputy minister for trade and Tanzania's president, Jakaya Kikwete, will result in new ... Bareli: 200 boxes removed but salvors hamstrung by bad weather Inclement weather off the coast of Fuqing, China, with waves up to 6m, has halted the removal of containers and the pumping out of heavy fuel oil from the stricken ... Charleston a step closer to new terminal Progress on the Port of Charleston's Navy Base Terminal has moved further towards the construction of its planned new container terminal - which will increase the ... MSC joins the hunt on shippers from northern Europe to Asia MSC has advised customers that 'in order to face the extraordinary demand of equipment' for cargo destined to Asia from northern Europe, it intends raising an equipment ... New US bill will boost African trade Trade between the US and Africa is expected to benefit from a bill recently introduced by US congressman Chris Smith, who is also chairman of the House Subcommittee ... SeaIntel flags up significant differences in on-time performances across alliances SeaIntel Maritime Analysis has analysed the schedule reliability for carriers in the Transpacific trade - and the conclusion is that the majority of carriers are ... Auckland mediation talks fail Mediation talks between the Ports of Auckland [PoA] and the Maritime Union of New Zealand [MUNZ] made little progress today in solving the deadlock between the ...

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MARCH 26, 2012
Cantor cuts analyst loose Wall Street exodus returns to the spotlight as investment firm parts with veteran Natasha Boyden. CSDC spots loan threat Asian giant bags $317m boost in a bid to preserve liquidity and buying power as PRC banking policies threaten access to cash. Expansion weighs on Wilson Record-breaking revenues overshadowed by 47% dip in annual profit at Sao Paulo-quoted offshore specialist. Two more shoot from Star Oslo-listed owner tipped to have sent a couple more vessels for demolition. Rem Star slips off spot Age Remoy-led owner ties up period deal with Peterson for one of its PSVs. Reefer trio released Nigerian kidnappers free two Russians and a Filipino snatched from Breiz Klipper in February. DB builds shipping arm Deutsche Bank says its industry portfolio grew by one third in 2011 despite a dip in fresh lending. Scorpio adds number eight Monaco-based owner declares one of two options for another MR tanker newbuilding at Mipo in Korea. Pirates snatch Iranian bulker Gang takes control of Hafiz Darya vessel a huge distance from the Somali coastline. Brave deal could reach eight ships Vafias group company signs up for four new in-house-designed Diamond LPG carriers at STX, with four options.

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MARCH 26, 2012
Cross-border cloud computing Liner carriers attempt revenue grab LeanLogistics software promotes 'green' actions NVO Countdown - No. 10 DP World to repay $3 billion loan Congress expected to rollover transport programs through June Alliances test individual lines' on-time efforts Old Dominion starts drayage in Oakland MSC raising Asia-ECSA rates Deutsche Shipping increased loan commitments in 2011

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MARCH 26, 2012
Fuel efficient vessels creating 'two-tier' charter market Charterers using modern tonnage can cut bunker costs by $5,000 a day. European bunker prices firm across the board Severe congestion reported in Gibraltar. Prices firming in Middle East markets Cape Town avails subject to enquiries. Russian fuel oil duty climbs But not by 50% as had seemed possible. Hard times threatening Hong Kong low-sulphur initiative Only one of 17 shipping companies participating in voluntary fuel switch has said it will continue beyond 2012, and even now only around 10% of ships make the switch. Head of Shell's Asia fuel oil trading to 'join Vitol' Report says Dominique Laborde resigned his position last week. Bunker station targeting North America/Southeast Asia traffic Russian supplier says initial target is 10 to 15 vessels a month. Asian shipowners reaffirm 'strong commitment' to clean environment ASF SNEC welcomes adoption of guidelines to assist in implementing the mandatory Regulations on Energy Efficiency for Ships in MARPOL Annex VI. Bunker price movements 'mixed' in Asian ports Players report good avails. Emulsion fuel producer ends H2 2011 with narrowing losses Cash reserves 'sufficient' to progress to full commercial operations, says Quadrise Fuels International. East China fuel oil stocks up 50% Bunker traders 'not active' in picking up products. Singapore court reverses decision against bunker supplier Equatorial allowed to pursue its claim for over $21.7 million from shipping firm MISC for alleged non-payment of bunkers. Salvors conclude Costa Concordia fuel removal operations Operation 'executed in line with expectations', says Smit Salvage.

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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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