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BRIEFS

May 18, 2009

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*Shipping News* Baltic Dry Index extends gain for 11th week The Baltic Dry Index, a measure of shipping costs for commodities, advanced, extending its longest winning streak in three months amid record imports of iron ore into China. Poland selling Szczecin shipyard to save jobs Poland said last Saturday that it will sell its state-owned Szczecin shipyard, one of the birthplaces of the Solidarity trade union which helped topple communism, to United International Trust. Shipping carbon dioxide seen as big growth area Shipping groups are looking into providing vessels capable of transporting carbon dioxide to offshore disposal sites as part of the European Union's push to curb greenhouse gas emissions, ship industry officials say.

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MISC to quit Grand Alliance, abandons Asia-Europe for intra-Asia Less than US$1,000 moves an FEU from Hong Kong to LA IMO adopts United Nations scrap yard convention in Hong Kong MOL to launch Vietnam-US west coast service OOCL, Yang Ming to upgrade China Pakistan Express (CPX) HK down 20.2pc to 1.6 million TEU in April, Singapore off 17.7pc Kuehne + Nagel partners with Audi Volkswagen in Korea Cargo-Partners put green accent on Singapore opening DHL invests US$12.9 million in fashion distribution centre Orion Marine wins US$16 million Caribbean container terminal deal China Eastern Air Holding given US$293 million more in state aid China aviation makes US$260.8 million quarterly profit St Louis to meet Chinese delegation to push air cargo hub Aeroflot to codeshare with Mongolian Airlines

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Rickmers-Linie wins AFSCA for Best Shipping Line in project cargo class Odyssey of the Box-8 months later YML, OOCL upgrade CPX service with Nhava Sheva call Duty-free sugar imports may be continued till Oct. With mountain of stocks, new govt may liberalise rice exports Chinese ore buyers turn to India for supplies again MoS & Port Chairmen emphasise Tribunal's Award cannot be challenged Meka-Amma JV secures 4-yr contract to dredge Cochin Shipyard waters CWC looks back with pride at ICD-Dashrath's 9 yrs' progress report Emirates SkyCargo carries UN relief to Swat & Colombo Major tax cuts in June Budget ruled out Contraband products conference on May 22 UPA set to form government

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MAY 15, 2009
Graveleau to assume Dachser name Ten years after their merger, the internationally operating logistics provider, Dachser, and its French subsidiary, Graveleau, have grown together to become a single organic entity... TNT Express open new hub in Milano Netherlands-based postal and CEP operator TNT has invested EUR 12 million in a new 40,000 sqm mega hub at Milan's Linate city airport (Italy). The facility is located directly besi... Kuehne + Nagel opens logistics centre for Audi/Volkswagen in Korea The German car manufacturer Audi Volkswagen recently entered into a strategic partnership with the forwarding and logistics giant Kuehne + Nagel for its warehouse management and pa...

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Piracy "insider" claims dismissed MOL launches Vietnam ' US West Coast service Anglo-Dutch seafarers' union formed Nordic American raises $130m

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MAY 16, 2009
Webb makes progress on Navy ship repair funding Marinette teams with Boeing for Navy hovercraft program

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MAY 15, 2009
Portland Port Commission Oks PDX deicing project pact Port of Camas/Washougal plans industrial park open house Mitsui plans new service calling Vietnam, US West Coast Public invited to attend Port of Olympia open house US rail freight traffic drops during month of April

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MAY 15, 2009
Pacific box lines concede double-digit rate cuts RATE reductions for transpacific eastbound cargo "quite substantial", says Maersk Line chief Eivind Kolding. Pacific box lines turn to new bunker formula Teekay Tankers bullish on dividend payments COMPANY buoyed by healthy level of forward employment for its aframax and suezmax vessels. DryShips secures loan covenant waivers COMPANY inks deal HSH Nordbank on a $654m facility covering 23 dry bulk vessels.

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MAY 15, 2009
Maersk in major rejig MAERSK is making significant organisational changes in Europe and North America, according to letters to business partners obtained by Fairplay Pirate networks are local, says IMB THE IMB has dismissed reports that pirates are allegedly making use of international contacts Pan Ocean plunges STX PAN Ocean has suffered losses as a sharp fall in drybulk freight rates cut into turnover and income Teekay spin-offs finally report TEEKAY'S three public spin-offs ' Teekay Tankers, Teekay LNG and Teekay Offshore ' released 2008 results this morning, three months later than they filed annual results last year DryShips scores another waiver DRYSHIPS has obtained yet another loan covenant waiver today, as short-term debt pressures on the George Economou-led company alleviate Hopes rise on delivery slippage LAZARD analyst Urs Dur is heartened by heavy slippage in the drybulk sector orderbook, but cautioned that "we are not out of the woods yet" EU slams 'crazy' box route EU LEGISLATORS have slammed the time it takes to transport containerised cargo via East-West trade routes

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MAY 15, 2009
UPS Looking at Bailout Impact Columbia River to Get $27M in Recovery Funding LA, Long Beach Imports Plunge 21.5 Percent Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls Below $1,000 Industrial Output Falls 0.5 Percent Wall Street Questions YRC Bailout Plea DOT Unveils $1.5B in Infrastructure Grants Hamburg Stevedore Volume, Profit Plunge U.S., South Korea Discuss Bilateral Trade Pact MOL Plans Vietnam-U.S. Loop in June Senate Bill Seeks Remedy for Taxes on Exports WTO Confirms Judgment Against U.S. Malaysia's MISC to Quit Grand Alliance Norfolk Southern Chief Reassures Shareholders Yang Ming, OOCL to Upgrade China-Pakistan Fitch Downgrades VPA Revenue Bonds Singapore's Box Throughput Dropped in April Knock on Wood: Lower Freight Rates YRC Seeks $1 Billion Federal Bailout

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MAY 15, 2009
Ocean carriers cast adrift in sea of red ink Since Lehmann Bros' collapse in September 2008 triggered the world's second and more vicious strain of credit crunch virus, we have become almost immune to bank and corporate losses stretching to infinite zeros. While most mega-banks and many corporates have been bailed-out by governments, international shipping has been left to sink-or-swim in the economic storm and unfortunately the losses are not stacked in monopoly money: they are for real. Finnlines go for more Baltic services Wal-Mart name Horizon, 'Jones Act' carrier of the year Spain/northern Europe reefer project started NWA to start direct Vietnam/WCNA services OOCL's green initiatives highlighted in new guide

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MAY 15, 2009
More losses Teekay LNG Partners and Teekay Tankers both post fourth-quarter losses, as LNG carrier newbuildings prepare to change hands. Byzantine buys Greek bulker owner emerges as apparent buyer of a newbuilding at IHI. Master found dead Brazilian authorities investigate after the body of the Ukrainian master of a cargoship is found in his cabin. TTA profits plunge Singapore-listed Thoresen Thai Agencies sees consolidated profits plunge by 95% as the company remains concerned about the bulker trade. Dojima ship sold Panamax bulker Halo Olympus fetches $21m from unnamed Chinese buyers. $3bn buyback US-listed rig and drillship owner Transocean to pump as much as $3.17bn into repurchasing shares. DryShips reprieve George Economou's DryShips gets waiver on debt of $654m, its third let-off of the year Growth view dips New York analyst cuts 2009 bulker fleet growth prediction but says forecast through 2012 sees only slight improvement. Wider losses Non-cash charges push Teekay Offshore Partners $50.7m into the red in the fourth quarter, but CEO "excited" about potential acquisitions. It's quotes time For once Tor Olav Troim's aim is off target and a rich Greek will be on the loose post summer. Dry bulk fantasy? Awakening of bulker market from winter of discontent not just a myth, says STX Pan Ocean. BLT net sliced Higher costs and lower income see Indonesian owner's bottom line fall by one fifth in first quarter. STX at a loss Dive in dry-bulk market and poor volumes elsewhere leave red ink on STX Pan Ocean's first quarter. MISC quits GA Severe impact on liner industry from global downturn sees Malaysian owner wave goodbye to Grand Alliance. HHI short Korean shipbuilder's bid for trader and yard owner Hyundai Corp rejected as too low. Persistent pirates Attacks on ships so far in 2009 have now passed the number seen in the whole of last year, but success rate is falling, IMB says. Broker King dies Gibson's dry-cargo chief Malcolm King has died following year-long battle with cancer. FBMA axes 40% Philippines ferry builder to lay off 79 workers as new orders prove difficult to land. Outside influence Scan Geophysical books blockbuster first quarter but its future will be determined by others. NAT will do nicely Follow-on offering generates $130m for Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tanker Shipping as underwriters snap up stock worth $7.2m. Human right? Scottish owner CalMac could breach European law if it does not start Sunday service to strictly Christian island of Lewis. A new hope Shipbuilding set to continue at Gdynia shipyard in Poland after government announces sale to UIT. Icy grounding Russian cargoship refloated after being pushed aground by ice and wind. HMM turns red Bad start in tough first quarter markets for Korean owner as it posts big loss. Hanjin revs up Korean shipbuilder Hanjin Heavy posts huge hike in first-quarter profit as revenues soar. Edging up Japanese bulker owner made more cash in 12 months to 31 March, but earnings will dwindle this year. More for Meiji Japanese tanker and bulker player still pushing up profit despite slump. Bergen better Pal Engebretsen-led offshore group sees first quarter figures buoyed by improved shipbuilding results. Laser pest Man admits temporarily blinding New Zealand ferry crew by aiming light beam at Interisland ship. Sasebo up for now Japanese builder posted strong annual profit and revenues but braces for weaker year ahead. Namura suffers Japanese shipbuilder sees annual profit slump despite sales hike but eyes recovery this year. Down not out Japanese yard Sanoyas forecasts decent profit this year after slumping to loss in 12 months to 31 March.

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MAY 15, 2009
MOL joins APL with direct Vietnam service Fredriksen's TUI ambitions rebuffed Bruner named vice chairman of Maersk Inc. American Airlines begins Madrid service Alaska Airlines to add Houston, Atlanta flights Jettainer, Swiss WorldCargo extend partnership DOT embraces need for intermodal freight policy ATA seeks improved hazmat regulations Green shoots? Analyst sees "red roots" Children's products label delay request not granted Senate praised for $700 million in emergency food aid Soybean shippers see U.S. aquaculture research funds Southern California ports' cargo slump continues

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MAY 15, 2009
Swedish naval forces in Gulf of Aden The Swedish marine today inaugurated its mission in the Gulf of Aden. The Swedish naval force, including two corvettes and one supply vessel, will contribute to the protection of vessels New chairman of Danish Shipowners' Association The Danish Shipowners' Association (Danmarks Rederiforening) elected a new chairman at its annual general meeting yesterday. The new chairman is Lars Vang Christensen, CEO of Herning Shipping. He replaces Torben Three DFDS ro-ros to be rebuilt DFDS Group has signed a contract with Motorenwerke in Bremerhaven to lengthen three so-called Flower class ro-ros. The first ship vessel be the Tor Ficaria, which will arrive German coasters back in service A quartet of German-owned coasters, which had been laid up in the Port of Svendborg, Denmark, have left their lay-up berths to resume service. The four Strahlman-owned Orders at Chinese yards fell 95 per cent Orders placed at Chinese yards fell 95 per cent during the first four months of 2009, according to Bloomberg, quoting the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information. Orders from January Maersk Line abandons Göteborg Last year, Maersk Line merged several of its business areas and set up a regional office for the whole of Northern Europe with the head office in Göteborg ' now, the Wärtsilä cuts hundreds of jobs Wärtsilä is adjusting its Ship Power business to reflect the current market situation by reducing the number of jobs by 400 to 450 persons, of which approximately 80 are in Containerships back to Finland Eimskip will sell its shares in Helsinki-based Containerships Ltd Oy to the minority owner Container Finance Ltd Oy. The transaction is a part of the financial restructuring of Eimskip Sweden criticised by NGO The NGO platform on shipbreaking accuses the Swedish government of accepting toxic shipbreaking on the beaches of poor countries by giving the green light to the IMO convention on shipbreaking Finnlines to open passenger service to Poland Finnlines will start up a service between Helsinki and Gdynia with ro-pax vessels in the Finnstar class. Finnlines recently transferred two of these vessels from Nord' Link's service between

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MAY 15, 2009
Prices flat to soft in key ports as week ends Demand healthy as bunkers fall back from early-week highs. Olympic Tug & Barge Company fined Washington State Department of Ecology urges owners to check their vessels. Calls for dual-tug escort for double-hull tankers Senators say the 'existing safety system must not be compromised'. Prices end week steady in the North Meanwhile in South Europe, bunker prices in some ports were dropping by double digits. Export duty to rise in June Russian fuel oil tariff to go up by nearly 10%. ARA fuel oil stocks fall again Stocks of gas oil, meanwhile, are at record high. Weak Q1 sees Aegean shares slip Analyst describes falling share price as an 'excellent buying opportunity'. Bunker prices mixed Singapore bunker prices rebounding Friday. Smaller players could be 'squeezed' An 'avalanche' of business failures could be building as global economy falters. Indian refiner sells cargo to BP 380 cst cargoes slated for June lifting sold at discount. JTC delays Singapore rock cavern project Tender for operator of underground oil storage facility called off.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

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

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

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

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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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