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BRIEFS

January 30, 2012

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*Shipping News* January slump in Baltic index hits 58% The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of commodity freight costs, headed for its largest monthly decline in more than three years as plunging rents and near-record fuel prices cut earnings to below zero on some shipping routes. Carnival sued in Miami over shipwreck Carnival Corp, the world's largest cruise line owner, was sued in Miami over the Jan 13 wreck of the Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy.

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Belgian sea and airport strikes feared this week to protest euro austerity Maersk makes counter moves, adding and subtracting Asia-Europe capacity Despite troubles, CSAV plans expansion after US$129 million share sale Florida's Tampa port to buy 110 acres to handle expected cargo increase Hong Kong's 2011 export value increases 10pc, imports rise 11.9pc New York-New Jersey gains Asia cargo at west coast ports' expense Fangchenggang container volume up 10pc to 266,308 TEU in 2011 China Merchants owns 85pc of Colombo's US$500 million container terminal MSC imposes congestion surcharges US$150 at Mombasa from February 1 Union Pacific 2011 profit up 18pc to US$3.29 billion, intermodal off 3pc Norfolk Southern 2011 revenue up 19pc to US$2.1 billion on 'recovery' CSX Corp rail profit up 17pc to $1.8 billion, sales up 6pc in 2011 Canadian National 2011 profit increases 17pc to US$2.45 billion Canadian Pacific Railway profit declines 12pc to US$569 million in 2011 UNCTAD: Third world trade output moves from 17 to 28pc over 30 years United Continental losses narrow to US$138 million from $325 million Portland International Airport's cargo volume rises 2.3pc in 2011 Cargolux adds B747-8F to boost Indianapolis to Luxembourg capacity Lufthansa Cargo offers weekly Frankfurt-Detroit with New York stop

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KPT commissions first-of-its-kind seafarers centre on Republic Day Hanne B. Sørensen appointed Maersk Tankers CEO SAL vessels the first to make presence felt at new ports Iran consents to pay for India's non-oil exports in Rs. Jewellery exports decline 15 pc in Dec. LAC countries keen to double trade with India Oil firms may renew Iran crude contracts South Australia eager to boost trade ties with India KPSAA lauds KPT management for resolving long-pending issues KPT commissions first-of-its-kind seafarers centre on Republic Day Trade cautioned on disruption due to Belgian port closures today Air Cargo Group plans Bali conference Global firms vie to bag rail freight corridor projects Ficci projects GDP to grow at 6.9 pc Forex pool up $ 732 m due to strong $ inflows Govt to fix ceiling on car imports from EU India's global merchandise trade marching towards $ 750-bn mark Rs. soars to 12-week high at 49.31/32 CBDT order on raids to probe high-value transactions has 'no authority of law' & may lead to abuse, says IMC IFFCO Kandla celebrates 63rd Republic Day Holleman transporting heavy components for Serbian refinery project PPG expands member services in Middle East & South America Shanghai training to improve communication skills for project forwarders

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JANUARY 27, 2012
Stevens Transport in USA expands its fleets Stevens Transport, based in Dallas TX (USA), is expanding its fleets by buying 1,200 units of the 3000R refrigerated trailer model from Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. Stevens Tr... Air Cargo Group plans Bali conference The neutral air freight wholesale specialists, Air Cargo Group, is set to celebrate a successful eighth birthday at its annual conference in Bali (Indonesia) from 27 February to 1 ... Comparing the UK and German rail structure The UK Rail Freight Group (RFG) has published a comparator between the UK and Germany railway structure. It demonstrates that in terms of liberalisation and competition, the UK rai... Groundbreaking for Kuehne + Nagel at the Port of Duisburg Germany's duisport Group is setting up a new logistics complex for Kuehne + Nagel. The official groundbreaking ceremony this week marked the symbolic start of the construction of t... Switzerland: freight transport gradually recovering from economic downturn The economic crisis in 2009 had a disastrous effect on Switzerland's freight traffic. The transport performance that year was 7% lower than in 2008. The decline was significantly m... DHL launches training programme for professional drivers DHL Freight, one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, is investing in the training of new professional truck drivers. In 2012 the company plans to train a t... DPD and Hermes collaborating in Russia The CEP service providers DPD and Hermes have announced that they are bundling their strengths in the Russian market. The two companies want to offer end customers in Russia an alt... Norbert Dentressangle secures further 3-year contract with Daikin Daikin UK and Daikin Europe NV have signed a further three year UK warehousing and distribution contract with the French transport and logistics group Norbert Dentressangle. Based ... New Grimaldi 'motorway of the sea' between Salerno and Catania Naples (Italy)-based Grimaldi Groups have inaugurated a new thrice-weekly 'motorway of the sea' between Salerno and Catania (eastern Sicily). The link, which is operated by Finnli... Dubai's cargo traffic sank slightly in 2011 Air freight traffic at Dubai International airport (UAE) rebounded slightly to 189,593 t in December2011, reflecting a modest increase of 0.8% compared to the 188,103 t handled dur... Boeing delivers two B777-300ERs to Saudi Arabian Airlines Boeing reached a major milestone with Saudi Arabian Airlines when it delivered the airline's first two B777-300ERs (extended range), marking another step forward in Boeing's... APM Terminals recognised for safety excellence APM Terminals was presented with The Gerald H. Halpin Safety Excellence Award for 2010-2011 by the Signal Mutual Indemnity Association. The APM Terminals' operations in the USA wer... ILFC appoints senior vice-president and head of Asia Pacific International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC), a wholly owned subsidiary of American International Group, Inc., announced that it will establish offices in Beijing and Singapore i...

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JANUARY 27, 2012
New coatings extend International Paint's antifouling range Shipbuilders move ahead with workforce development initiative John Poulson rejoins the American Club ABB to provide energy management for LNG-fueled cruise ferry

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JANUARY 27, 2012
Port of Vancouver, USA unveils new Centennial website AAPA taps Florida Congressman as top port person of the year Inchcape Shipping Service warns of Belgian port closures Sea-Tac Airport sets new passenger mark during 2011 US rail traffic count drops during week

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JANUARY 27, 2012
Snags that could scupper the sale of SeaFrance ships There are two potential sticking points to the SeaFrance fleet sale: the state of the vessels' maintenance and the retention of the crews What price the SeaFrance ferries? The $244.5m valuation in 2010 for all four now looks wildly optimistic Survey wars in Rotterdam Port authority study counters ECT forecasts Crude tanker tonne-mile demand contracted 2% last year Gains in VLCC demand outweighed by weaker suezmax and aframax markets Delta Mariner takes out Kentucky bridge Vehicle carrier slams into bridge UK to push for regional carbon curbs rather than wait for IMO European Union emissions trading scheme could raise $15bn annually from shipping Flow of fresh money boosts Seine waterway alliance French ports are reawakening after the ending of poor trade union relations that hindered dockside investment SapuraCrest wins lion's share of six-ship tender Market rumblings have Petrobras tendering for an additional six pipelayers with the ability to lay flexible pipe UK makes a smart move on training Full marks to UK Shipping Minister Mike Penning for fighting the industry's corner More haste, less speed Industry must avoid a knee-jerk response to the Costa Concordia investigation UK will struggle to source alternative to Qatari LNG says gas expert Emirate supplies 85% of Britain's LNG needs West Africa to China VLCC trade offers best earnings in 2012 Daily returns will eclipse Middle East-Asia voyages Cash-rich owners likely to be the only tanker moneymakers in next five years Earnings in 2012-2016 will not be enough to cover finance and operating costs, McQuilling Services forecasts Chemtanker rivals say they saw BLT crisis coming Questions over last year's refinancing package General strike to halt Belgian ports Industrial action will disrupt operations at Antwerp and Zeebrugge Insurance industry rejects suggestion it can ease Somalia's woes Bigger barriers need to be overcome before the country can embrace commerce Marseilles Fos opens talks with Drydock 10 bidders Brokers hope capesize rates have found a bottom As China gets back to business, the big question is if earnings will rise again Lawsuits to challenge Costa's $14,460 compensation offer Cruise firm to pay out $160,000 per passenger if US lawyers have their way Clubs aim to push pilot error up regulatory agenda IG expects that move to make pilots subject to international regulations will encounter opposition Booming Piraeus posts near-doubling in box volumes Port handled more than 1.68m teu last year compared with 878,000 teu in 2010 Nordcapital tops KG league Financier secured $68.4m of new funds The basic laws of human stupidity A 1977 essay by the Italian economic historian Carlo Cipolla, readily available on the internet, is recommended reading RS Platou looks to acquire ACM Shipping Norwegian broker has not yet made an offer but London-listed ACM sees share price jump BLT's crisis Indonesia's biggest oil and gas shipping company needs to tell the market how it will stay in business

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JANUARY 27, 2012
Sorensen to run Maersk Tankers APM SAID today it had appointed Hanne B Sorensen as CEO of its Maersk Tankers, making her perhaps shipping's most powerful women Wärtsilä's Ship Power unit's profits drop STRONG ordering in specialised ships sectors this year should support the Ship Power unit of Wärtsilä, the Finnish engineering group said, although it reported a fall in net profits last year China newbuildings dive 70.4% CHINESE shipowners ordered 258 newbuildings last year, a 70.4% dive year on year from 872 newbuildings contracted in 2010 Fund dumps DHT shares HEDGE fund MMI Investments has accelerated the sale of its stake in tanker owner DHT, bringing its holdings down to just 2% Nordcapital keeps lead NORDCAPITAL, the KG issuing house of Hamburg ship owner Erck Rickmers, in 2011 raised €77M ($101.2M) in equity for fresh shipping investments and capital increases for distressed funds Precious profits expected to be $22.56M for '11 REGIONAL securities firm PhillipCapital said today it expects Precious Shipping to post net profits of 862.47M baht ($22.56M) for 2011, down 4.75% year on year Fairstar raises $65M FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport, the Dutch heavy-lift operator listed in Oslo, said today it has raised $65M through a private placement of shares VLGC charterers keep edge over owners BROKERS caution that VLGC owners should not jump for joy yet because improving gas freight rates are still unprofitable Compensation offered in Concordia disaster ITALIAN consumer groups told Fairplay today they have signed an agreement with Costa Cruises to offer about €11,000 ($14,500) to each of the passengers aboard Costa Concordia Piraeus box total doubles PIRAEUS Port Authority has said the number of containers it handled in 2011 had almost doubled from a year earlier Strike to shut Belgian ports BELGIAN ports will be closed on 30 January by a general strike, with knock-on effects likely during the whole week, Inchcape Shipping Services said today Thoresen sees S&P window THORESEN Shipping Singapore's managing director Ian Claxton has told Fairplay he hopes to exploit the BDI's fall to a three-year low by acquiring modern bulkers Exmar lost $45.4M in '11 EXMAR, the Belgian gas transporter, said today it reduced its consolidated net losses to $45.4M last year, from $14.4M in profits in 2010 Seafarer dies after falling overboard in Roenne A SEAFARER has reportedly died after falling overboard at the Danish port of Roenne BLT subsidiaries defaulted INDONESIA'S chemical shipping group PT Berlian Laju has said a subsidiary has incurred a covenant breach under a loan for which it is a guarantor

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JANUARY 27, 2012
Hub Group Takes Aim at Eastern Truck Freight Hub Group expects a "transformational year" for the intermodal industry as Eastern rail network expansion boosts intermodal volumes, company officials... Vessel Owner, Operator Fined $1.75 Million for Oil Dumping The owner and operator of a newly constructed bulk cargo ship were fined $1.75 million Wednesday for illegally dumping oil... Teamsters Press Unionization of Toll Drivers The Teamsters union, as part of its national strategy to organize harbor truck drivers, has taken on Toll Global Forwarding,... SC House Votes to Block Savannah Port Dredging South Carolina's House of Representatives is trying to reverse the approval by the state's environmental agency of a permit to... Foreign Trade Zone Pioneer Spencer Dies at 85 F.J. Spencer, the founder of IMS Worldwide, a leading expert in free trade zone development, died Jan. 13 at the... Boxer Urges House to Pass Bipartisan Transport Plan Sen. Barbara Boxer on Thursday urged the House to pass a surface transportation bill that has bipartisan support, so that... Class 8 Truck Orders Rose 71.7 Percent in 2011 The trucking equipment market accelerated its recovery in 2011, as motor carriers ordered new tractors and rolling stock to replace... Savannah to Switch to Electric-Powered Cranes The Georgia Ports Authority will buy four new electric-powered rubber-tired gantry cranes and retrofit other RTGs in the Port of... Driver Market, Truck Capacity Tightening, Werner Says A "challenging" driver market will put more pressure on trucking costs, capacity and pricing in 2012, says truckload carrier Werner... Illegal Fungicide Detected in 11 Juice Shipments Federal regulators said Friday they found traces of anillegal fungicide in 11 out of 80 shipments of imported orange juice... Steel Imports Jumped 18.9 Percent Last Year Steel imports in December rose 6.6 percent year-over-year, pushing annual inbound shipments 18.9 percent to 23.9 million tons in 2011,... Vessel Carrying Rocket Parts Hits Kentucky Bridge Highway traffic in southwestern Kentucky is being delayed and detoured for miles after a cargo ship struck a bridge over... Inventory Buildup Boosts GDP Growth 2.8 Percent Rising inventories and consumer spending caused U.S. gross domestic product to expand at a 2.8 percent annual rate in the... Strike to Close Antwerp Port, Brussels Airport Monday The port of Antwerp faces a shutdown Monday as Belgian dockers participate in a nationwide 24-hour general strike against... Imperial Logistics Expands in Africa Through Acquisitions Imperial Logistics boosted its presence in southern Africa through the acquisition of two transport companies for undisclosed sums. ... Pantos Logistics Aims for 10 Percent Growth in 2012 Pantos Logistics expects to grow volume 10 percent this year and gradually emerge as one of the world's top 10... Etihad Adds Two Freighters Amid Industry Slump Etihad Crystal Cargo plans to buy A330-200 freighters, valued at roughly $423 million, as the Abu Dhabi-based carrier works to... Oakland Port Board Promotes Two Integral to Expansion The Oakland Board of Port Commissioners promoted two employees who have been highly involved in expanding the port. ... Asia's Internal Engines From politicians to traders, there is a growing sense in Asia that, after four years of economic upheaval in the... Trade Winds Change in China China, the world's second-largest economy after the U.S., saw foreign trade grow at its slowest monthly pace in two years... Carrier Uncertainty It's impossible to read through The Journal of Commerce Annual Review and Outlook issue published this month and not conclude... Leveraging Clarity By now it's accepted wisdom bordering on cliché that the global trading economy lacks clear direction, and that the sputtering... Commingling Leads to Conflict Q: My wife is thinking of starting a brokerage company, and I have a few questions. 1. Is... CSAV Raises Rates From India, Middle East Chilean container carrier CSAV imposed a general rate increase on trades from the Indian Subcontinent and the Middle East to...

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JANUARY 27, 2012
Maersk Line adjusts its Asia/Med operations Maersk Line is to start a new Asia/Mediterranean service string and revamp an existing loop as it puts in place a plan to deal with the additional competition that ... CP's intermodal revenue impacted by weaker volumes Calgary-headquartered railroad Canadian Pacific (CP) has seen its net income sink for 2011 compared to 2010 - no doubt impacted by weaker intermodal volumes.CP's ... Aitken Spence sells its Colombo box terminal stake to China Merchants Citing 'high costs' and 'unreasonable demands' Sri Lankan conglomerate, Aitken Spence said it is selling its 30% share in Colombo International Container Terminals' ... Emerging markets to rule That is the view expressed at the World Economic Forum [WEF], Davos, Switzerland by HSBC's chief global economist, Stephen King, who predicated a return to the ... Piracy problems lead MSC to raise surcharge Geneva-based MSC has said that an increased risk of attacks on its ships trading in the Indian Ocean is behind its decision to raise its piracy surcharge by more ... Exports surge at Tacoma The boom in US exports pushed up the Pacific Northwest port of Tacoma's containerised export volumes by 11% in 2011 compared to 2010 - with agriculture products ... McKinsey report augurs well for Rotterdam A report commissioned by reason of the 'economic unrest' in 2011 and 'lack of clarity' going forward in the container sector, by the ... Simatech Shipping to invest in new ships Dubai-based Simatech Shipping, which mainly operates feeder services in the upper Middle East Gulf and South Asia, naming Jebel Ali and Colombo among its principal ...

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JANUARY 27, 2012
'Rocket ship' bashes bridge Foss Maritime and US Coast Guard call in T&T Bisso following Tennessee River wreck. Fairstar Heavy raises more Dutch heavy lift owner pockets $11m from another private placement in Oslo. Brittany eyes break-even French ferry operator tipped for 2011 loss, but chairman says it is heading away from trouble. Tanker tonic for Platou swoop Peter Anker and Richard Fulford-Smith share their thoughts on potential takeover of ACM. Tandanor eyes offshore work State-owned Argentinean plant teams up with construction companies to target Petrobras FPSO business. Havila sees strong finish Njal Saevik-led offshore vessel owner reports a better final quarter and ties down PSV quartet. DNB confirms BLT exposure Norwegian bank says portfolio still solid despite Indonesian tanker owner's freeze on payments. Platou in for ACM Peter Anker-headed broker is readying a takeover bid for Johnny Plumbe-led shop. "A kick in the guts" Australian union slams BlueScope's decision to offload upgraded veteran freight ro-ro. BLT's grades take a tumble Fitch dumps its ratings on Indonesian shipowner in the wake of its debt difficulties. Boxship leaked gas Singaporean-managed vessel ordered to stay off Australia after cargo damaged in rough seas.

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JANUARY 27, 2012
LETTER: Risk and reliability balance in liner shipping Softship's toughest sell Transportation sweet spot Maersk slows ECUBEX, adds Bremerhaven J.B. Hunt drives record sales, profit in 2011 Jakarta added to Maersk/MSC's Boomerang First 747-8 freighter lands at ABC Arkansas Best sees turnaround Hub profit up 36% in 4Q VPA starts clean fuel program with Maersk CBP throws flag on fake NFL jerseys Foss 'rocket ship' strikes Kentucky bridge AviancaTaca snaps up 51 A320s

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JANUARY 27, 2012
Bunker prices firm as week ends Bunker demand was slow this week, according to players. Matson to increase fuel surcharge 'While we were encouraged by the moderation of bunker fuel prices in the second half of 2011, that trend has been reversed in recent months.' Fujairah prices soften Prices diverge in South African ports. Markets firming across Europe Strike in Antwerp on Monday could affect operations. Debate heats up on unilateral GHG action UK Energy and Climate Change Committee accuses industry of 'delaying tactic' by insisting on an international regime to curb emissions. Gibraltar sees slight decline in ship calls, bunker sales Statistics for 2011 indicate fewer but bigger ships calling at the port and less 'bunker only' calls. Singapore could play 'key role' in reducing shipping emissions 'Bunkering is huge in terms of carbon emissions,' says spokesman from Singapore Energy Studies Institute. Wartsila posts decline in results Company's ship power order intake surged 83% in the fourth quarter of 2011. Asian bunker prices look for direction as week ends Weak demand across key Asian ports on Friday, traders say. Manufacurer develops two fuel saving paints Antifouling products potentially deliver up to 4% fuel savings. US port expands green initiative with fuel switch programme Maersk Line vessels to burn low sulphur distillate fuel while idle during cargo operations at the Virginia Port Authority-owned terminals. Petroplus denies 'fraudulent bankruptcy' allegations French public prosecutor conducting investigation into its insolvency filing. Berlian Laju temporarily ceases ship lease payments Undertaking financial assessment following a loan covenant breach and failure by 'certain' of its subsidiaries to make lease payments that are due. Dahlman Rose optimistic of Aegean's outlook Aegean is 'moving in the right direction' with continued improvement in operations expected, analysts say. Bominflot expands Spanish ports coverage Supplies 380 cSt bunker fuel and MGO via bunker tanker SP Dublin at Sagunto port.

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of 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

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

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