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BRIEFS

March 1, 2010

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*Shipping News* Oversupply of vessels set to hurt recovery: Moody's An oversupply of vessels may obstruct a recovery of the shipping industry, putting pressure on freight rates, Moody's Investors Service said in a recent report. Somali pirates release S'porean ship for cash Somali pirates freed a Singaporean-flagged chemical tanker after a ransom was delivered by parachute last week, a spokesman for the European Union Naval Force said, as an expert warned pirate activity was likely to spike in coming weeks.

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CMA CGM hikes Europe, Asia, Mideast, Oz rates, adds surcharges China's January trade value up 44.4pc year on year Shanghai Shipping Exchange: China box rate up 17pc in 2010 CTSA increases April bunker surcharges, lowers CAF MSC hikes rate on North America to Europe/Med containers NYK Logistics, Yusen Air & Sea to integrate businesses TA Asia Logistics ups capacity on Singapore-Indonesia run Independent truckers lose opening skirmish in LA court room Hamburg Sud buys 3,000 reefer boxes from Carrier Corp FMC saves US NVOCCs money by dropping rate publishing rule Fears rise over whether airlines can cope with 100pc screening Southern Air to buy old 747s, 777Fs while price is right ABX B762 San Francisco fire due to design, wiring flaws

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010
MSC expands fleet The Geneva (Switzerland)-based carrier Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will expand its fleet of container vessels within the next three years. According to Pasquale Formisano,... CMA CGM: tough negotiations with South Korean shipyards proceed The French shipping company CMA CGM is engaged in tough negotiations with South Korean shipyards to delay or cancel orders it placed in 2007 for some 30 new ships. However, CMA CGM... Mystery HDS Lines takes over box business from banned IRISL The Iranian flag-carrier Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL), which has been impeded by US and British bans, has transferred its container operations to a new and hithe... APM Terminals makes important step forward in safety performance APM Terminals' head of health, safety security and environment (HSSE), Henrik Kristensen, outlined his company's safety culture implementation and approach while addressing the 2nd... Dutch logistics group Rotra BV scoops up Gillemot in Belgium Rotra BV, a medium-sized owner managed Dutch logistics company, is taking over its long-standing Belgian cooperation partner Gillemot and its 125 employees on 31 March. The price o... In Time awarded major contract by car supplier TRW In Time Express Logistik GmbH, a German provider of time-critical door-to-door and express delivery services, has been mandated by the international car supplier TRW to bundle logi... De Rijke Logistics receives AEO certificate The Dutch logistics service provider De Rijke Logistics was recently presented with its AEO certificate by the Dutch Customs Authorities. De Rijke Logistics can officially cal... Philippe Gilbert appointed executive VP of Geodis Wilson The French service provider Geodis Wilson has appointed Philippe Gilbert as executive vice-president of its freight management division. Peter Nevhagen, who spearheaded this s... VTG reports an almost stable business year The European wagon lessor and rail logistics company VTG has presented its provisional results for business year 2009. Group turnover rose to EUR 581.5 million, a 4.5% increase vis... Jet Airways: new Mumbai-Johannesburg connection The Indian carrier Jet Airways is launching a new daily non-stop service between its hub Mumbai and the South African economic centre Johannesburg. From 15 April on, Jet Airways, w... Iberia to resume Madrid-Washington DC service The Spanish flag carrier Iberia will resume its service between Madrid and Washington DC (USA) on 29 March, thus restoring one of its five US destinations. The carrier will operate... Hainan Airlines to launch direct flights between Brussels and Shanghai The private Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines is to launch a thrice-weekly service between the Belgian capital Brussels and the Chinese industrial metropolis Shanghai on 28 May. The ... Giant AN225 joins Haiti relief effort An Antonov AN225 ' the world's largest freighter aircraft ' has joined the Haiti relief effort. The equipment is carrying urgently-needed heavy earthmoving equipment on behalf of t...

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Two GD shipyards awarded Navy contracts Fincantieri hosts double event for Oceania Cruises Cummings "deeply, deeply concerned" by Coast Guard cuts First Tier II compliant MAN Diesel set for delivery

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Coast Guard rescues crew from sinking barge BAR FLY Shipping lines to test bubble lubrication scheme Merchant Marine Academy looking for new superintendent Rail freight traffic count makes gains during week NASSCO makes delivery of latest T-AKE vessel

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
TCC set to launch inaugural service The Containership Company confirms first sailing from China for LA-Long Beach on May 2 Ship Finance converts boxships to bulkers John Fredriksen company also unveils $675m syndicated loan refinancing NewLead hit by tanker rates and restructuring costs Company posts net loss of $39.9m in fourth quarter of 2009 Rebel states back Brussels emission plan Governments withdraw opposition to united stand on greenhouse gas emissions

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Strike stymies French ports TRADE at container terminals across France was halted Friday after the CGT union launched 24-hour strike to protest worker treatment at St. Nazaire-Nantes Tankers frozen off Maine HIGH WINDS and heavy swells are keeping three crude tankers from docking for a second day in Portland, Maine NewLead in transition mode NEWLEAD Holdings, successor to Aries Maritime Transport, narrowed its quarterly losses today as its difficult transformation continues HK's January exports rocket EXPORTS from Hong Kong grew at the strongest pace in four years in January, evidence that global economies are mending, IHS Global Insight reported today Taiwan LNG imports rise 90% TAIWAN, Asia's third-largest importer of LNG, has increased LNG imports by 90% in January, compared with that month of 2009, IHS Global Insight reported today

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Congressman, Highway Groups Decry DOT Budget Crisis Bunning Pay-Go Stance Triggers DOT Crisis Oberstar Takes Shutdown as Incentive IBM to Deploy Traffic Congestion Technology CMA CGM to Hike Rates on Major Lanes Major DOT Programs Face Shutdown Stricken Ohio River Lock to Reopen Nippon Yusen to Merge NYK Logistics, YAS JAL Lost $2 Billion in Nine Months Video: Republican Calls on Obama to Back Fuel Tax Hike DHL Launches Direct U.S. to Korea LCL Service Wal-Mart Sets New Sustainability Mandates Asia Air Freight Soars 33 Percent APM Terminals Cut Emissions 8 Percent Federal Highway Programs Poised to Lapse FMCSA Readies Driver Screening Program CMA CGM Won't Get State Bailout GDP Revised Upward to 5.9 Percent Clean-Truck Plan Goes to Trial Fitch Gives New YRC Bonds Low Rating Lawmaker Calls for Nationwide Mileage Tax Test Napolitano Clashes with Security Panel Rail Traffic Improves After Storms

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Intra-Asia the panacea for carriers? With many ocean carriers' fiscal performance showing a marked improvement in the final quarter of the annus horribilis that was 2009, there is a growing perception that the worst is over for the container industry. Containership Company comes to life UK government's ports policy: 'not fit for purpose' BG Freight to start new service between Rotterdam, France and Ireland Hong Kong expects 5% growth Tropical holds up despite the storm

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
SFI to refinance John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International working to refinance $675m syndicated loan. Wind of change Yards urge support from Brussels to build ships to drive installation of offshore wind farms. SFI soars John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International reports profits boosted by the sale of a suezmax tanker. Contracts switch John-Fredriksen's Ship Finance International converts boxship contracts into orders for seven bulkers. Fire fiasco Hong Kong accident report reveals how crewman died after being ordered back on to burning tanker from drifting lifeboat. Eidsiva posts loss Oslo-listed car carrier and ro-ro owner posts wider NOK 61.8m loss as impairment charges combine with the bite of charter rate cuts. Surprise rise Analysts mystified by Jinhui share rally amid talk bonus payments led it to miss fourth quarter forecasts. Big John's pay day Norwegian shipowner John Fredriksen will collect over $250m in dividend payments with the help of Frontline's bumper payout. Management cuts Frontline will not be ditching V.Ships and Thome completely despite setting up its own shipmanagement arm, CEO says. It's quotes time Morten Arntzen gives shipping a health check-up and Dmitry Skarga reveals himself as quite the Valentine. Costa horror Three crew killed and four other people hospitalised after Costa Crociere vessel slams into pier in Egypt. New5 in Numb3rs Bocimar grabs huge discount on three bulkers after switching order for a second time while Grand China Shipping snaps up Euronav VLCC. Modec grabs cash Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding contributes $90m as FPSO player turns to shareholders for $175m. MCA warning UK authorities to get tough on shipowners flouting rest regulations for crew. Trio under threat Future of Cecon's three offshore construction vessels in doubt after Davie Yards files for bankruptcy protection. Pramoni free Berlian Laju Tanker and 24 crew freed by pirates after two months of detention off Somalia. Costly quarter Greek bulker and tanker owner NewLead posts loss in the fourth quarter as costs push it into red. Third arrest Shipping Corp of Polynesia secretary Lord Dalgety is latest to face charges over sinking of Princess Ashika ferry. BLT ransom paid Pirates set to free Berlian Laju Tanker unit and 24 crew seized on New Year's Day as ransom delivered. Frontline lower John Fredriksen-controlled tanker giant sees fourth quarter profits drop on weaker tanker market. Tax tonic FPSO player SBM Offshore survives tough 2009 with bigger profit thanks to lower tax bill. Deep pockets John Fredriksen's Seadrill provides short-term finance to Scorpion Offshore to pay off rig debt. ITC steady Profit up a little at John Fredriksen's International Tankers Corp but VLCC rates down. Helping hand Taiwanese shipbuilder wins another government-backed order in the shape of a rescue vessel. Green off colour Slumping vessel values and lay-ups in weak banana markets send Green Reefers to larger loss. Golar LNG rises John Fredriksen company "considering strategic opportunities" as better financials boost bottom line. DryShips improves George Economou-led bulker and drillship manages to squeeze out a profit at the end of 2009. TMM tanks Mexico City-based tanker and offshore vessel owner Grupo TMM posts a loss in 2009 but reports a gain in annual operating income. Search over In incident featured in this week's "Casualty file", search for crew member who fell from the Japanese-controlled Pacific Venus comes up empty. Bad bugs Russia quarantines three bulkers at Vostochny after tests find Chinese weevil beetles in food stores. Davie files Canadian yard seeks court protection as it admits offshore shipbuilding was harder than it thought. Seadrill stronger Fredriksen-controlled offshore driller sees improved numbers in fourth quarter, raises dividend 10% Jinhui triples Ship sales plus lower costs help to boost fourth quarter profits at Oslo-listed bulker operator. Yangzijiang jumps Chinese shipbuilder sees profits jump substantially on increased number of ships under construction.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Containership Company launches in April Congressmen want more funds for Coast Guard Rebound in containership demand? Railroads offer joint intermodal program D.W. Morgan adds trucking in Shanghai COAC questions ISF statute of limitations White House leads supply chain security review DHL starts U.S./Busan LCL services North Carolina sells port bonds

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Kockums signs submarine deal Kockums AB has signed a deal with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV), concerning the general construction of the next generation of sub-marines. Apple had shipowner ambition ' accused of greed Sinking ship values have attracted investors to the liner industry. To very attractive prices, they can acquire assets that long-term will rise in value. The problem is that they Mate sentenced for manslaughter A mate on a Class V passenger vessel has been sentenced to 15 months imprisonment for manslaughter. After a cruise on the river Thames in London a man fell between Rolls-Royce wants all of Odim Rolls-Royce has made an offer to buy all outstanding shares in the Norwegian marine technology company Odim. The British company, which already owns 33 per cent of Odim since

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FEBRUARY 26, 2010
Bunkers trade in narrow range Prices mostly steady for the week, falling near end. Lack of direction to markets as week ends Prices diverging through the course of the trading day. Prices weakening in Europe NYMEX shows gains of more than $1 in early trading. Fujairah prices soften as week closes 180 cSt material remains 'tight' in Durban. Maersk Line pulls out of Taiwanese hub port Observers say container shipping line's decision is new blow to Kaohsiung. IMO chief: 20% cut in ship emissions possible from 2012 Slow steaming and efficiency rules for new vessels will be discussed this year, IMO to fight for its role as regulator. Frontline predicts better year ahead Profits down by 85% but changing trading patterns and rising oil demand are 'positive' indicators. Shipping industry 'unlikely to deteriorate further' Box shipping segment, however, will continue to 'under-perform' throughout 2010, says Moody's. Singapore 380 cSt at two-week low Bunker prices at other key Asian ports also softened. Intertek opens new test lab in Thailand 'State-of-the-art' laboratory provides testing of marine oil, refined products, crude oil among others. Glencore launches unconditional cash offer for Chemoil shares Following the completion of acquisition of majority stake in Chemoil from the Chandran family. Chinese bunker supplier acquires tank farm To store fuel oil for domestic market. WFS reports record full-year profit But profit from bunker sales slumped 30% in Q4 and were down 17% year-on-year.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

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

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

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

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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

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

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

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

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