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September 27, 2012

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Maersk to increase rates throughout service network from mid-October APL executive Steve Dolan acquitted in Dubai of smuggling guns to Djibouti TSA puts 2013 contract rate at US$800/FEU for USWC, $1,000 for USEC Maersk and MSC to merge loops on Mediterranean-east coast South America Ngqura Container Terminal attains new highs in August box throughput Hunan provincial 8-month cargo volume slows 1pc for a 12pc increase Ivory Coast land, sea borders closed, but airspace reopens to traffic Agility names Chris Price as new CEO to head Asia Pacific from January GAC chosen as Sarjak Container Lines outsized cargo agent in Chennai Kuehne Logistics University makes Top Ten business studies ranking HAECO and Cathay form company to provide technical management services Singapore hosts United Nations ICAO Trainair Plus global symposium Air freighters given insufficient credit for passenger flight revenues

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Anti-piracy operations seeing success: NATO commander Container carriers on-time performance down in Aug.: SeaIntel Maritime Analysis Govt delegates more financial powers to MoS for PPP port projects CWCs storage capacity to be enhanced by 2.5 lakh t Truckers appeal for minimum hire rates INR turns weak on fresh dollar demand The government of Indias recent review of the FDI policy in multi-brand retail WTO cuts global trade forecast further

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
No delays for China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan rail link The latest change of government in Kyrgyzstan has not resulted in any delays to plans for a China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway line, which is now proceeding at full speed - after... Study predicts steady growth for global rail market Steady growth of 2.7% each year can be expected for the global rail market until 2017, reveals a Unife world rail market study. The regions with the strongest growth are the Middl... Germany and Austria in joint truck checks Germany's federal office for goods transport and Austria's federal traffic agency have jointly checked trucks crossing into Austria at the Walserberg border point. 40 of the 70 tr... SpanSet managing director celebrates 40th anniversary Hans-Josef Neunfinger, managing director of marketing and sales with SpanSet in Übach-Palenberg (Germany), celebrated 40 years of service in the company on 1 September. Starting a... Port of Antwerp representative wins award in Shanghai Jan Van der Borght, who has represented the port of Antwerp in Shanghai since 2008, has been presented with the Silver Magnolia award, presented to foreigners based in Shanghai wh... Höegh Autoliners expanding fleet in 2014 Höegh Autoliners has entered into twelve-year bare boat charters for two 6,500 car capacity pure car truck carriers (PCTC), to be delivered in 2014. The vessels will be owned by O... Sinopec and Airbus to develop alternative aviation fuel in China The China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation (Sinopec), one of China's largest energy companies, and Airbus are developing renewable aviation fuel production for commercial use in ... US Senate votes to shield domestic airlines from EU carbon scheme The US Senate has unanimously passed a bill that will protect US airlines from paying for their carbon emissions on European flights, pressuring the EU to back down from applying i... System Alliance Europe expanding its network Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Spain has signed System Alliance Europe partner contracts. System Alliance Europe is thereby expanding its geographical reach I Spain. The new partner... Talke group attains AEO status in Netherlands Germany's Talke group, a leading logistics service provider for the chemical and petro-chemical industries in Europe, the Middle East and Asia, has attained the status of authorise... Asco investing in Canada The Asco Group, a leading international oil and gas service company, has acquired three Alberta-based Canadian oilfield service specialists - namely EJR Trucking, Manatokan Oilfiel... DSV Road's Manchester branch meets highest safety standards Transport and logistics company DSV Road, part of the Danish logistics group DSV, has achieved SQAS safety and quality assessment for companies working with chemicals and dangerous...

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Kvichak gets Navy order for 15 Rapid Response Skimmers Indictment alleges Gulf clean-up training scam Harvey Gulf to stretch Bee Mar OSVs, adds to TY newbuilds USCG issues final RFP for Offshore Patrol Cutter Norgas vessel in collision with Indonesian ferry Crew costs on the increase NASSCO gets $18.3 million more for LHD 8 PMA NTSB highlights Houston Ship Channel safety issues

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Panama Canal expansion marks fifth year since startup NYK-TDG Maritime Academy honors second graduating class Trucking group executive receives DOD recognition Washington Governor to lead trade mission to India/Korea Troy Container Line teaming with Spanish forwarder

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Simply the best Lloyd's List Global Awards celebrate the best and the brightest in shipping Lloyd's List Global Awards 2012 - The winners revealed We celebrate the best and brightest in shipping Newsmaker of the Year: Security Association for the Maritime Industry Private maritime security companies were viewed until recently as gun-toting cowboys. Changing that perception has been slow and hard-fought Maurice Storey wins Lloyd's List Lifetime Achievement Award In an exclusive interview, Mr Storey tells Lloyd's List how he first acquired a taste for shipping, and why he still feels passionately about the industry Sur le pont d'Avignon Historic Rhône river lives on as a modern shipping trade and energy hub Kallas calls for coherent EU ports policy Multiplicity of different operating models and a lack of clear Europe-wide rules prevent fair competition Boxline soap opera Speculation about where ever-larger tonnage will go is set to run and run and run Box terminal giant TIL quashes IPO talk Dutch press reports condemned as 'pure speculation' Dover freezes ferry tariffs No increase in first-half 2013 ahead of talks on 'longer-term price path' Qatar bolsters relations with Japan with new long-term LNG deal Qatargas will supply 500,000 tonnes of gas per year for 15 years Maersk rate hike could benefit dedicated reefer operators Niche traders await box operators' response to $1,500 per feu increase Alma poised to buy seven-strong FR8 fleet for $140m Greek owner emerges as buyer in one of the largest distressed tanker deals More operating cost inflation is to come, warn experts Owners will feel the pinch from wage and insurance bills Box chartering activity has already peaked in 2012 New time charter deals slow as firms extend existing contracts P+S hopeful of delivering four ferries Insolvent shipbuilder still has a month left to negotiate with DFDS and Scandlines, says insolvency administrator Hapag-Lloyd needs two quarters of positive earnings to support IPO Going public in 2013 is still an option, says Behrendt Indian iron ore exports continue to plummet Lifting of mining ban fails to halt decline Total boosts Antwerp production to ease Europe diesel shortage French energy major will ramp up diesel output at expense of dirtier products Comment: More ways to control capacity Evergreen is not the only box line that plans to re-deliver chartered vessels and cascade. But can those steps solve the tonnage overhang without scrapping or idling? Carriers' operating costs continue to rise Shipowner bills increased 2% in 2011-12, survey finds Ferries at a standstill as Greece goes on strike Port workers join mass rallies against further cuts demanded by country's creditors NITC affiliates escape sanctions Washington lacks evidence to link tanker firm to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Newbuildings are not for extra Asia-Europe service, says Evergreen Taiwan carrier will deploy tonnage to target demand from emerging markets Brightoil reports 76% drop in annual net profit Hong Kong-listed bunker supplier focuses on upstream business and fleet expansion Conflicting demands on ballast water compliance roil owners Obstacles include lack of clarity on treatment systems, tougher US rules and lack of cash to fund retrofitting DFDS and Dreyfus complete joint venture deal Partnership will target Mediterranean and network services in France and Spain CIMC leases 10 boxships to CMA CGM for 12 years Contract with Hong Kong special-purpose vehicles circumvents onshore regulation CSSC invests $1.6bn in offshore greenfield yard Southwest China site will target offshore shipbuilding and maintenance Russia hints at Singapore Sovcomflot stake Kremlin may now seek institutional investor rather than IPO Chemtanker collides with ferry in Indonesia Passengers missing after incident involving IM Skaugen vessel

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Eight killed in sinking EIGHT people were reportedly killed today after an Indonesian ferry sank in a collision with a Norwegian-owned gas carrier KEPCO, Qatargas sign deal QATAR'S government-backed Qatargas said today it has signed a long-term supply deal with Kansai Electric Power of Japan for 0.5M tonnes of LNG per year Bumi's troubles compound BUMI Resources, Indonesia's biggest coal producer, is facing more financial woes Brittany Ferries talks snarled BRITTANY Ferries told Fairplay today it won't be able to resume Channel sailings until the at least the end of this week Tight LNG carrier supply seen A FRENZY of LNG carrier contracting after the Japan's post-earthquake radiation crisis last year is unlikely to recur in the short term, a Singapore conference heard today LNG bunker barge planned WALLER Marine has submitted a design for a US-based LNG bunkering barge, confirming that the industry is seeking alternatives to costlier low-sulphur fuel Chennai arrests adrift ship, crew safe A BULKER adrift off India since December 2010 is docked in Chennai today after being arrested Japan, China, India import more LPG JAPAN, China and India imported more LPG in August as refinery outages boosted demand NITC-tied companies escape US sanctions FOREIGN institutions that conduct business with NITC have dodged potentially crippling US economic sanctions, the US Treasury Department has determined Fuel shortage lifts MR rates A DIESEL fuel shortage in Europe is providing a boost for medium-range Trans-Atlantic tankers, a shipping analyst and a broker said today Tanker freed, needs damage repair TEEKAY is looking today for a yard to repair damage to its ssssdwt tanker Kyeema Spirit, which was damaged in a Baltic grounding

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Truck Tonnage Growth Slowed in August Truck tonnage rose 3.2 percent from a year ago in August but dropped 0.9 percent from July, according to the... Negotiations Continue Between ILWU, Grain Terminal Operators Negotiators for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and grain terminal operators in the Pacific Northwest continue to meet each... Oliver Named Interim Virginia Port Director Rodney W. Oliver has been named interim executive director of the Virginia Port Authority, succeeding Jerry Bridges, who is scheduled... Volume Down, Revenue Up for Domestic Air Freight in 2011 The U.S. air freight and express industry saw volume fall 1.3 percent year-over-year in 2011 to 12.117 billion ton miles... DHL to Hike Express Rates Worldwide DHL Express said it will raise rates worldwide by an average of 5 percent from January 1 to offset inflation... Japan, Korea to Import More North American Biofuels North American exports of wood pellets and other biofuels will increase in coming years as several Asia countries shift to... Container Ship Operating Costs on the Rise The annual cost of operating a container ship rose 3.1 percent in 2011, mainly because of rising wages for crews... Ethanol, Intermodal Terminal Debuts at Port of Tampa The Tampa Gateway Rail terminal, a collaboration by the Tampa Port Authority, CSX Corp. and Kinder Morgan Energy... Russian Stevedore to Boost Black Sea Container Port Capacity Russia's Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port plans to invest $205 million to expand capacity and modernize facilities at a container terminal... Pacific Spot Rates Flat as ILA Strike Threat Cools Average spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade stayed flat this week after a jump of 8.6 percent last week... Nearly Half of Canal Expansion Project Complete In a progress report on the Panama Canal expansion project, the Panama Canal Authority said Tuesday that about 44.5 percent... Japan, Colombia to Launch Free Trade Talks Japan and Colombia have agreed to launch formal negotiations on a free trade agreement (FTA) aimed at eliminating import tariffs... COMPLETE ILA-USMX NEGOTIATIONS COVERAGE Check in with the JOC as we provide you with the latest developments out of the International Longshoremen's Association and...

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Vigorous not vicious competition needed Speaking at a shipping conference in China recently, the chairman of China Cosco Holdings called upon liner shipping companies to avoid instigating price wars and ... Eurozone austerity protests spread After violent anti-austerity demonstrations in Spain and Portugal yesterday, trade unions in Greece have called a 24-hour strike today - the first general strike ... Japanese car firms scale back in China Nissan, the biggest Japanese car firm in China, said today that it was shutting its doors three days ahead of the Golden Week holidays because of a slowdown in ... TSA members face 'perfect storm' as they launch big rate boost Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) members are aiming to boost the baseline for freight rates as they head into a new round of 2013-14 contract negotiations ... Maersk to raise rates on reefer shipments Maersk Line will increase rates on all reefer cargo by USD1,500 per FEU from January 1, 2013, a hike that Soren Skou, ceo of the carrier, said was equivalent to ... Jade-Weser-Port: 'chance of a century' The first phase of Germany's Jade-Weser-Port, Wilhelmshaven deep-water container terminal finally opened for business last Friday - six weeks behind schedule following ... Carrier schedule integrity plummets P&I clubs should invest in salvage That was the view expressed by an executive of a global marine services group in his address to the International Union of Marine Insurance's [IUMI] annual conference ...

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
Tough week for Teekay Investors don't appear to have been rattled by back-to-back casualties involving vessels owned by members of the Teekay clan. Cosco sues ADM Cosco Container Lines has dragged a US commodities giant into a New Jersey courtroom over a dispute involving a deal inked four years ago. Record low for BPI Panamax index strikes the lowest level since its introduction in the late 1990s. Whatcha doin' Dolan? Steve Dolan may have dodged a gun smuggling charge in Dubai but it appears he hasn't been able to shake off an unflattering photograph that keeps popping up on Fox News. "Immeasurably low" Eurotunnel's new cross-Channel ferry service is targeting profit within two years despite a slow start. Miclyn gets PE investor Private equity firms can't seem to get enough Miclyn Express Offshore. Skaugen: sorrow and regret IM Skaugen CEO Morits Skaugen has pledged to uncover the truth behind Wednesday's tragic collision between one of the company's gas carriers and an Indonesian ferry. Sorensen exits TransAtlantic Rederi AB TransAtlantic is searching for a new CEO for its struggling industrial shipping arm after barely seven months. Parental support for RCL Regional Container Lines has turned to its largest shareholder for a cash injection. Mixed reaction for WW Wilh Wilhelmsen's open house in Oslo yesterday has been met with a mixed reaction among equity analysts. CGGVeritas in fundraiser CGGVeritas has launched a huge fundraiser to finance the purchase of Fugro assets. Goatee gets CDC's goat Holland America has blamed an aberration for its cruiseship Veendam failing a sanitation check in the US. Korsvold quits Pareto Pareto Securities has lost its head of shipping research after Martin Korsvold quit the post. Two hurt in storm Two seafarers have been evacuated from a Lauritzen gas carrier by Dutch rescuers after suffering fractures during a storm. Van Oord catches beach break Dutch dredging specialist Van Oord has won a contract to expand Dubai's exclusive Palm Jumeirah beach resort. CSSC eyes new yard China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) is to construct a new shipyard in Guangxi. Dock buckles An Algoma bulker grounded after a dock collapsed at Burns Harbor in the US. Ferry union complete DFDS and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs have put the final touches to their cross Channel and Mediterranean joint venture. Dive "miracle" probed An investigation has been launched after a diver from a Bibby Offshore vessel survived 38 minutes under the North Sea with only his emergency oxygen supply. Maersk to cut back Maersk Line has pledged to cut back capacity on the Asia Europe route as it looks to push up rates by one tenth. BWO deal supersized BW Offshore has signed a contract extension which CNR International which has boosted the value of the deal to almost $1bn. Brightoil profits plunge Brightoil Petroleum has reported a 76% plunge in full year results as higher costs ate into its bottom line. Fesco talks Turkey Russia's Fesco is launching a new run linking the Black Sea port of Novorossiyk to Turkey. Eight killed in clash Eight people have died in a collision between an IM Skaugen gas carrier and a passenger ro-ro off Indonesia. Oceanteam eyes bonds Oceanteam Shipping says it is contemplating issuing a bond loan of up to $95m to help refinance an existing bond loan. Denholm profits up J & J Denholm has reported an increase in pre-tax profits to £13.3m ($21.5m), records filed with Companies House in the UK show. Dry drops on Spain woes US-listed drybulk stocks took a battering Tuesday as concerns resurfaced over the state of the global economy. Pilots blast NTSB report The head of the Houston Pilots Association is raising concerns about the findings of probe tied to a collision between a tanker and containership in Texas nearly a year ago. Export ban sparks stir Many in the dry-bulk market were on edge Tuesday on the back of reports that the Indian government has banned the export of iron ore from captive mines in Goa.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
CMA CGM, CIMC partner on new vessel order The liner carrier CMA CGM will charter 10 9,200-TEU vessels from China International Marine Containers (CIMC), a noteworthy move since CIMC's primary business is manufacturing boxes, not owning ships. King Ocean acquires Bernuth assets The deal is a major expansion for King Ocean, which has been operating eight ships in services to Aruba, Curacao, and Bonaire and to Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama and Venezuela. CKYH pulling all-water service for winter IMO fails to move container weighing proposal A working group reached a compromise and recommended that the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention be amended to require that loaded container weights be verified, but was "derailed" by some IMO members MSC raising Asia-Latin America rates Maersk considers ceding reefer market share Port Freeport seeks proposal for container terminal NY senator wants federal truck GPS standard Sen. Charles Schumer requested the Transportation Department investigate GPS systems used by trucking companies and consider developing a federal standard for truck-routing systems. Pet food maker deploys RFID-tracked pallets Washington Notebook: Congress drops the ball on Russia PNTR TSA green lights new cargo screening system Liner reliability falls in August EU, U.S. plane subsidy dogfight continues TruckingUnlimited.com expands job boards Troy partners with Spanish consolidator MOL KPIs mostly rise in August UP shuffles operations management Kenco handles logistics for Advantage Hansen heads air freight for Damco North Asia Arnold heads Woodland's air freight

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
'Significant drop' in pirate attacks No hijackings since mid-May. Prices drop in Fujairah With a mixed picture in evidence regionally. Mid week prices show losses in Rotterdam But bunker price showed some upward movement in the Mediterranean. Operating costs rising but more slowly, survey finds Rising lube prices is one factor behind higher operating costs in shipping. Lubmarine beefs up Singapore operation Barge launch in Singapore will boost company presence in Asia. Brightoil to take on more traders Brightoil has more than 150 staff in its bunker oil trading teams. Suez refiner plans expansion Lube oil production will be expanded. US state in new moves to block ECA enforcement 'The decision to include Alaska in the ECA was supported by assumptions and misinformation.' Energy trading giant 'buying and selling' Iranian fuel oil Vitol declines to comment on claims that it is selling Iranian product as 'special blend'. Bunker prices largely down mid-week Supplies of bunker fuels were fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. Stranded vessel gets arrested by Chennai officials OSM Arena has been a 'nightmare', says Chennai port officials. Weak rates keep Maersk slow steaming Fresh round of slow steaming on Europe Asia trade routes. Investment firm eyes marine cleantech market Technology 'reduces the fuel consumption and emissions of larger marine vessels', says InterCore CEO. Malacca-Singapore tidal model offers fuel saving potential Simulations have shown up to 12% shaved of voyage times when using the model. Brightoil profit down in full year results Profits fell by almost four times for the year ended June 30.

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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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