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BRIEFS

September 28, 2012

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OOCL ups Asia-Europe, Med, Black Sea rates US$525/TEU from November 1 Maersk to increase reefer rate 30pc to US$1,500/FEU from January 1 Hong Kong's old Kai Tak airport to be dredged to build barge loading dock Busan New Port opens Asia's first vertical-automated container terminal Greek unions stage 24-hour general strike to stop social welfare cuts Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia to boost co-operation along the Straits Panama Canal expansion half done, on schedule, to be completed Q3 2014 Jebel Ali's port expansion at T3 to complete 2014, 69 cranes on order US diesel prices down for second consecutive week to US$4.085/gallon OW Bunker unveils new global quality control standards to reduce claims US fines Japanese forwarder US$2.3 million in probe into air cargo cartel China's NDRC to approve more than 20 new airport projects this year IATA chief: Japan should enhance domestic air freight to increase GDP

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
ABG Shipyard to raise 1,000 cr. Currency fluctuations, slowdown in steel sector & regulatory risks weighing on credit profile of domestic ship breaking industry: ICRA NYK again included in DJSI Consensus eludes Indo-EU BTIA talks MFN status to India by year-end: Pakistan Global port operators looking at stake in Dhamra port JNPT participates in conference & exhibition Krishnapatnam Port commissions Phase 1 of container terminal Ningbo claims to be decade's fastest growing major port globallyv VTS-GOK facilitates quick search & rescue operation off Kandla Port India may miss $ 500-bn export target for 2014: Assocham MACCIA ex-im training programme from Oct. 1-5

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
SAA now serves Mumbai daily The Johannesburg-Mumbai route of South African Airways has been upgraded to daily from today. The Star Alliance member introduced a fifth weekly service in June and a sixth one in... Itella new Masku transport partner in Finland The Finnish postal operator Itella and Maskun Kalustetalo, a leading Finnish furniture retail chain, have signed an agreement for domestic freight activities, as well as store and... Evergreen improves Libyan links The Taiwanese shipping line Evergreen recently started a liner service from Piraeus (Greece) and Marsaxlokk (Malta) to the two Libyan hubs of Misurata and Benghazi, deploying two ... DB Schenker Rail takes delivery of locomotives with particulate filters DB Schenker Rail Germany already has 80 Gravita shunting locos with additional particulate filters in its fleet. A total of 130 of these modern and environment-friendly diesel eng... Danish transport companies improve domestic market share Danish transport companies' share of lorry traffic to and from Denmark has increased from 34 to 47% in the past two years, according to figures from International Transport Danmar... SNCF to acquire 50% of Europool The French national rail operator SNCF is taking over a 50% stake in the Dutch company Europool from the German firm GSG Knape. The other 50% of Europool, which generates annual s... United first North American B787 customer, RAM to follow Boeing and United Airlines announced the delivery of the first B787 Dreamliner to United, making it the first airline in North America to operate the aircraft. United will initial... Gondrand reshuffles management Olivier Houart, the Gondrand Group's CEO and chairman of the board of directors, has taken on the company's operational management in Switzerland with immediate effect. The execut... Crocodile inspects belly hold Baggage handlers on a Qantas flight made a surprising discovery while unloading luggage recently, the Australian media reported. A 60 cm crocodile escaped from its cage during a f... German public inland ports elect executives Germany's association of public inland ports (Bundesverband Öffentlicher Binnenhäfen BÖB) unanimously elected a new executive for four years at its 2012 general assembly. It consi... Swiss: next stop Singapore The option for Swiss to expand its Asian services with the addition of a daily nonstop Airbus A340-300 flight to Singapore, which Oliver Evans, the cargo COO of Swiss, had announc... Hoyer signs cooperation deal with Etihad Rail Hoyer, an international chemical industry logistician, and Etihad Rail, based in Abu Dhabi, have commenced close collaboration in the transportation of liquid bulk cargo in the Un... DHL opens Energy Center in Houston DHL, a leading global logistics company, has opened its Energy Center in Houston TX (USA), to showcases DHL's unique range of services for leading players in the energy sector, in... C.H. Robinson to acquire Phoenix International The Minneapolis-based third-party logistics provider C.H. Robinson Worldwide has reached a stock purchase agreement to acquire the privately-held international forwarder Phoenix I...

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Atwood exercises option with DSME for third drillship Huntington Ingalls gets $296 million more for CVN 79 Research vessel to become fisheries catcher/processor BAE San Diego gets $20.3 million Navy contract mod Van der Velden and MMG offer Energy Savings Package Atwood books contract for under-construction drillship Blount Boats books contract to build 85 ft ferry Indonesian officials to see Norgas Cathinka VDR data

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Seattle Port Commissioners call for review of CEO actions Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of July Longtime Jensen Maritime exec announces plans to retire Coos Bay Rail Link earns railroad safety honor NYK vessel transports crane to quake damaged Japanese port

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Oil prices and the power of what-if Fiscal policy, geopolitics and fear shape the costs of US crude Human error rather than ageing vessels is biggest risk in Arctic Focus should be on the right training to work in icy conditions, says Norton Rose partner Canadian First Nations groups buy land at Kitimat port Purchase puts Canada's LNG exports on a surer footing for now Ferry operators bear the brunt of Greece's crisis Sector's plight is evident as first of the 'big five' operators seeks court protection Greek ferry bosses meet Mousouroulis for crisis talks Jobs are at stake as industry faces 'the most difficult period in our history' Investors advised to put money in ports rather than shipping Clarkson Capital Markets says terminals better placed to ride out the cycle Shipowners must work harder to secure finance Companies must do more to help themselves, DVB tells Capital Link forum Costa Concordia wreck removal costs increase by $100m Claims break second tier of IG reinsurance Iron ore and steel trade to double in five years Forecasts point to 2014 as peak year for dry bulk port capacity growth Suezmaxes hit as US imports of West African oil plummet Domestic production squeezes out imports of light sweet crude ITF attacks Panama and Cyprus over box weight check delays Flag states' delaying tactics highlight 'poor reputations', say unions and shipowners Hour of need Greek shipowners pay taxes and raise funds for the poor Teekay and Golar LNG announce Norwegian bond issues Oslo market remains viable alternative for maritime and offshore issuers Shipowners pessimistic about supramax rate prospects Grim prospects for recouping investments, cost of credit and profit margins Hapag-Lloyd looks to 2014 IPO Kühne bides his time, but pledges to keep a controlling stake New labour ITF adopts more forward-looking tactics Siem poised to order car carrier pair Price of $60m for 6,500 ceu vessel compares well to other orders Brussels puts Spain on a warning for breaking EU port labour rules Dockworkers pool limits recruitment from the open market West African demand ignites Atlantic product tanker market Earnings for MR vessels hit four-month high Fund launched to target offshore infrastructure vessels Investment adviser join forces with Red7Marine Odfjell Terminals (Rotterdam) axes jobs after summer safety shutdown Company posts second-half loss as Shell ends its contract at troubled site China ports throughput report slow growth in August Ministry of Transport data reveals tepid peak season petering out Europe's dockers warn of backlash against liberalising jobs Unions declare they are ready to fight as Brussels considers ports policy review Cosbulk gets $400m loan from CDB China Cosco vouches for credit to fortify bulk arm's working capital Pirate attack 'marks start of post-monsoon operations' Somali piracy's capability still very much intact, warns Dryad Maritime Indian port concession winners withdraw from project Eredene Capital blames abandoning of Ennore terminal on weaker rupee and lower growth in box traffic Univan steps up internal port state control checks Move follows UK detention of 2011-built bulk vessel

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Eagle Ford fuels Jones Act demand in US SURGING US oil production is not only curbing import appetite, it is heightening demand for Jones Act tankers and ATBs, several industry sources have confirmed Baoshan shuts plant BAOSHAN Iron & Steel, China's largest listed steelmaker, was reported today to have stopped production at a plant because demand for shipbuilding slabs has fallen Panamax bulker rates crash to a record low PANAMAX bulker freight rates have crashed to an all-time low as the sector felt growing pressure from newbuilding deliveries Brightoil's profits fall 76% HONG KONG-listed bunker supplier Brightoil has reported a 76% year on year drop in 2012 net profits because of weak global demand for bunkers Golar LNG weighs $227M in bonds GOLAR LNG said today it might issue senior unsecured bonds in Norway's bond market worth up to $227M Strikers close two ABG Haldia berths A WILDCAT strike has shut down two berths at ABG's Haldia Bulk Terminals, a senior Kolkata Port Trust official told Fairplay today LNG rates fall w/w LNG RATES are today being quoted lower week on week both on the spot market and for one-year timecharters, a shipping analyst said RCL gets $10M injection THAILAND'S RCL said it is receiving a "financial assistance" of 300M baht ($9.7M) from majority stakeholder Ngow Hock Co Bulker fleet growth slows ONLY 74 bulkers were delivered from yards in August, well below deliveries in June and July, which saw more than 100 ships arrive each month Drybulk congestion rises CONGESTION in drybulk ports has inched up, after falling to a 2012 low last week Subsea 7 plans bonds worth $700M SUBSEA 7, the UK-based seabed-to-surface engineering group, said today it plans to issue five-year convertible bonds valued up to $700M

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
World Container Index Slips 3 Percent The World Container Index comprehensive reading for Sept. 21 was down 3 percent or $66.03 from the week before, to... STB Orders Berkshire Hathaway to Divest Two Railroads Berkshire Hathaway has roughly a week to explain to the federal government how it will divest itself of two railroads,... Ship Schedule Reliability Fell 6 Percentage Points in August Container ships reached their destination ports around the world on time 77 percent of the time in August, a drop... Investors Signal Rail Profit Slowdown Investors are scaling back their profit forecasts for several of the major U.S.-based railroads ahead of the release of their... INTTRA Updates OceanSchedules Service INTTRA announced a new release of its OceanSchedules service that enables customers to access and evaluate more than 7 million... Indonesia to Implement SOGET-Microsoft Port Community System Indonesia is planning to roll out a single electronic platform across all of its commercial ports over the next few... Consortium Drops Bid for India's Ennore Terminal India's port privatization program suffered yet another setback Thursday when a consortium that had won concessions to build and operate...

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Southampton celebrates box port investment The UK port of Southampton yesterday saw the official launch of a GBP150 million investment project aimed at keeping its container facilities competitive. The development ... APM T bags port operator gong at Lloyds List awards At a lavish dinner attended by the great and the good of the shipping industry in London's West End last night, the Hague, Netherlands-headquartered APM Terminals ... CP targets Southeast Asia Canadian Pacific (CP) is set to boost its links to the Southeast Asia market after expanding its logistics service there by appointing its first representative ... ITF attacks Panama and Cyprus over box weight check delays International Transport Workers' Federation [ITF] president Paddy Crumlin and general secretary David Cockroft have joined other industry leaders in voicing dismay ... OOCL push on with RRs Hong Kong-headquartered OOCL is attempting to reverse the negative sentiment of freight rate futures on the capacity excess troubled Asia - Europe trade lane by ... Bunker prices on rollercoaster ride The cost of Rotterdam-sourced IFO 380 was down by USD4.50 per tonne yesterday at USD631, after gaining USD4 the day before, following a USD6 loss the previous day, ... American trucks weighed down The American Trucking Association's [ATA] for-hire truck tonnage index contracted by 0.9% in August after increasing by 0.4% in July, however compared to the same ...

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Harvey goes 'green' US offshore owner mints deal to build another pair of LNG-powered OSVs. Papaeconomou's pick Shares of Baltic Trading would be a nice addition to a diversified portfolio despite ongoing turbulence in the drybulk market, according to Lambros Papaeconomou. Is piracy still a plague? Pirate attacks off the Horn of Africa have fallen sharply in recent months but the threat to commercial shipping remains, according to security specialist Dryad Maritime. Molaris sounds eco alarm Stamatis Molaris has called on owners not to get caught up in the hype of eco newbuilding orders. Dacy snubs saviours Private equity and Chinese banks will not provide a plug for shipping's funding gap, JPMorgan says. Dry dealt another blow Sentiment in the bulker market took another hit Thursday in the wake of reports that one of China's top steelmakers has suspended production at a plant in Shanghai. Scorpio seals juicy fixture Scorpio Tankers is putting its newest medium-range (MR) products carrier to work on the back of delivery from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard in South Korea. Subsea 7 succeeds Oslo-listed offshore shipowner Subsea 7 has sold $600m of bonds to fund expansion. Commerzbank 'stuck' Commerzbank could find itself "stuck" in the shipping industry, according to rival Citigroup. 'Rebound unsustainable' Clarksons Capital Markets has dismissed a recent rally in the Baltic Dry Index as unsustainable. Golar preps bond press Another publicly traded shipowner is turning to the Norwegian bond market it a bid to slash debt. D'Amico adds MRs D'Amico International Shipping (DIS) has returned to Hyundai Mipo for two more eco MR tankers. Skaugen: no hit and run Norway's IM Skaugen has denied reports its gas carrier Norgas Cathinka did not stop in the immediate aftermath of its fatal collision with an Indonesian ferry. How to get a loan Small and medium-sized owners can do more to win loans from banks, DVB says. ALG in new tie-up UK cruise group All Leisure has announced a tie up with rival Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) as it shakes up its top management. Nordic linked to P+S Germany's Nordic Yards is the latest shipbuilder to be linked with a potential bid for insolvent rival P+S Werften. Guy Eldar in at Zim Israeli container line Zim is bringing in Guy Eldar to replace Allon Raveh as its chief financial officer (CFO). Marco takes IPO step Marco Polo Marine has taken the first firm step towards an initial public offering of its Indonesian affiliate. Crew speaks out Seafarers on a Brittany Ferries ship have revealed their grievances as the industrial dispute that has kept vessels in port continued into its second week. Jasa swoops for two Malaysian offshore owner Jasa Merin has added a pair of advanced anchor handling tug supply vessels to its fleet. GulfMark secures $150m GulfMark Offshore has clinched new funding worth $150m as it expands its fleet. ICAP makes India move ICAP Shipping has dipped a toe into the burgeoning Indian market with the acquisition of a local broker. Ultrapetrol complies South American shipowner Ultrapetrol has boosted its share price back above the $1 minimum demanded by the Nasdaq exchange. TK closes on funds Teekay Corporation is planning a raid on the Norwegian bond market. Eredene quits Ennore deal Eredene Capital, a UK based infrastructure fund, has withdrawn from India's Ennore Port container terminal project. Subsea in bond splash Oslo-listed offshore shipowner Subsea 7 is plotting a bond sale worth up to $700m. Atlantic buys POET PSV Atlantic Offshore Services SA has agreed to acquire a PSV under construction at a shipyard in Singapore. Botched turns blamed Indonesian police have said the fatal collision between an IM Skaugen gas carrier and a ferry happened because both ships tried to turn at the same time. Vitol denies Iran deals Oil trader Vitol has denied that it has violated US-led sanctions against trading in Iranian crude or oil products. 12 year deals for CIMC China International Marine Containers (CIMC) has won twelve year leases for the ships it has just ordered for charter to CMA CGM.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
Control tower to Heinz: Your box has landed Kewill's universal carrier compliance Rational and irrational competition Recent actions by central banks around the world indicate the near-term global economic outlook is improving, but even assuming that the United States delays the "fiscal cliff," it is difficult to expect high growth and therefore the intensity of competition that such an environment spawns will decrease. HP's China strategy FDA transformation Commentary: Liners say don't count on developed trades Commentary: Rarified air A demanding problem All points on the compass Reinvigorating U.S. export reform Supply chain security foolishness Some years ago I had occasion to travel through Japan and was awaiting a flight to Chicago at Tokyo's Narita airport. It was a lovely sunny day, and a brand new Japan Airlines Boeing 777 was parked... Delay is not a loss Have you been served? Banking on health care NTSB calls for anti-ground collision devices From hoarder to helper Analysis: C.H. Robinson reaches forwarding big leagues Port of Virginia names interim director Chief Financial Officer Rodney Oliver will become the port's interim executive director, taking over for Jerry Bridges who is scheduled to step down as head of the state agency at the end of October. Indonesia begins massive port customs system The Indonesia Port Corp. II has chosen a service from SOGET and Microsoft to implement what it calls the largest port community system in the world, beginning with Jakarta before expanding to other Indonesian ports. Hanjin to depart Hapag's Med-Montreal loop

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012
IMO committee to look at low sulphur fuel availability Energy efficiency measures and MBMs also on agenda for next week's MEPC meeting. Prices showing mixed movement in Fujairah Price of intermediate fuel oil loses $1.50 while distillates go up by same amount. Rotterdam IFO prices fall while MGO prices rise Hamburg and Gibraltar markets lack direction. Supplier says Baltic port has 'promising' bunker prospects Lukoil-Bunker sold 64,000 mt of bunker product in Ust-Luga in the three months June to August. Global outlook for crude now 'stable', says OPEC But next year's forecast holds 'considerable uncertainty'. Ban bunker fuel on Arctic routes, say greens EU should take lead in protecting Arctic. New terminal on track to open in 2014 Eight tanks were partially built and that the foundations have been laid for another 11. Fuel oils stocks fall as softer prices trigger demand Chinese buying, however, remains lacklustre. Bunker prices move downwards Good demand in Hong Kong ahead of office closures next week due to public holidays. Transport strike may hit ports Industrial action by rail workers could spread to South Africa's port sector. Vitol subsidiary 'did buy Iranian fuel oil' Trader admits purchasing spot cargo but says Vitol companies 'no longer purchase any product of Iranian origin.' Firm wins award for marine wind and solar power solution Plans to continue 'bringing new solutions' at future events. China scores Arctic first Icebreaker crosses Arctic Ocean. Finnish, Chinese partnership to focus on fuel efficiency Partnership will specialise in research, development, manufacturing and sales. ENOC implements ethical guidelines at Singapore terminal Code of Business Conduct to serve as a 'roadmap' to uphold 'highest ethical values', says GM of Horizon Singapore Terminals. Billionaire investor 'skeptical' of LNG as bunker fuel A rising LNG price would affect take-up of LNG as marine fuel, says Wilbur Ross.

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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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