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BRIEFS

February 4, 2010

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*Shipping News* Somali pirates shifting focus to Indian Ocean Pirates preying on commercial ships off the coast of Somalia are shifting attacks from the tightly patrolled Gulf of Aden to the Indian Ocean, the head of the European Union's anti-piracy force said on Tuesday. Vitol may send ESPO cargo to Hawaii: reports European trader Vitol may be sending a mid-February loading cargo of ESPO Blend crude to Hawaii, possibly the first parcel of the new Russian grade to head for the US state, trade sources said yesterday. Newcastle's coal exports recover 3% Coal exports at Australia's Newcastle port, the world's largest coal export terminal, rose 3 per cent in the latest week. However, total shipments in January remained below its target level, port data showed yesterday. VLCC charter rates slide for third day

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Guangdong boxes off 4.8pc, but all cargo up 12.4pc in 2009 CMA CGM gets US$80 million bailout tranche from lenders CIMC truck building fails to cover US$100 million box making loss Container shipping market looks up in 2010 Marshall Islands has world's third largest open registry Shandong sea ports box volume down 0.7pc last year Toll forges China-US cargo link with Summit Logistics acquisition Cargotec wins orders from St Petersburg, PNCT, DP World Djazair GAC names industry veterans as Thai Abu Dhabi chiefs Chinese envoy goes to Missouri to discuss air cargo hub FedEx to transport giant pandas from US to China DHL to open US$10 million fashion centre in Dhaka

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Teamglobal Logistics commences own operations in Kochi CII holding conference on Coastal Shipping tomorrow Issa asks ships suppliers to be vigilant while disposing of waste CMA CGM inks financial deal for $ 80 m Nasscom sees only moderate growth in export of IT services in 2010-11 Parleys with New Zealand on FTA initiated NM Port attracts more main line vessels School kids' performance livens up R-Day fete at Mormugao Port Railways going all-out for bigger haul Doused at last Nokia SEZ tops in production; Noida zone excels in exports Task Force on MSMEs wants stimulus to stay for another year UK-India group formed to attract funds for road projects

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010
Greek farmers resume pricy border blockade Greek farmers are blocking the borders to neighbouring countries Bulgaria and Macedonia from 2 February. The decision to continue the protest for a third week was due ... Iraq investing USD 3 billion in Baghdad rail project The Iraqi transport ministry is inviting foreign companies to build a USD 3 billion rail network around Baghdad, improving freight and passenger connections in the region. The stat... MOL to Receive TSE's disclosure award The Japanese shipping company MOL, one of the world's largest multi-modal transport entities, has been selected as one of the recipients of the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE)'s FY2009 ... Shipping Australia supports Webb Dock development in Melbourne "Members of Shipping Australia (SAL) are urging the Victorian Government to accelerate the development of a new container terminal at Webb Dock," said SAL's CEO Llew Russ... Antwerp's port community aims to keep and attract trade The Antwerp port community will make additional efforts to attract new, conventional trade to the port. For this purpose a series of five covenants was recently signed by the Belgi... ATA calls for better roads and systems to avoid accidents The Australian Trucking Association (ATA) has claimed that the falling number of fatal accidents involving articulated trucks can still be improved. There were 118 fatal crashes an... Interrail reports 7% increase in transport costs due to CIS tariff amendments Interrail reported that changes in the tariff calculation regulations in the CIS led to higher transport costs at the beginning of the year. The outlay has risen by around 12%, com... Toll acquires leading US freight forwarding business Toll Group, an Australia-based provider of integrated logistics services, recently acquired Summit Logistics International (Summit), a US independent freight forwarding and supply ... Embraer to build bigger aircraft? The Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is considering whether to build larger planes, according to the country's media. The producer may develop an aircraft that is larger tha... Kingfisher Airlines launches same-day-delivery-by-air service The Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines launched Kingfisher Xpress, a new door-to-door cargo delivery service yesterday (2 February). India's first and only same day delivery by air... Iata World Cargo Symposium 2010, 8-11 March 2010 The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is holding its World Cargo Symposium in Vancouver (Canada) from 08-11 March 2010. The theme this year focuses on what it will tak... Obama to invest billions in US railways The US railfreight transport system stands to benefit from the USD 8 billion that the Obama administration is to invest in the country's railways. The money will be spent on h... TNT Innight now collaborating with Renault Germany TNT Innight, a leading European service provider of overnight express services, has won another renowned client in the automobile industry. Renault Deutschland began banking on&nbs... PPG welcomes Karl Gross's AEO certification The Project Professionals Group (PPG), an international heavylift 3PL network, has welcomed the news that its member for Germany Karl Gross Internationale Spedition GmbH has b...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
PSV modified for subsea support role Deltamarin books ferry design contracts Bollinger delivers 55,000 bbl tank barge Navy submits long range shipbuilding plan

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Port of Everett nets Ok for liveaboards at Yacht Basin CMA CGM to receive $80 million in financing Portland Airport begins customer service campaign Coast Guard shutting down Quincy, Washington LORAN station Navios Maritime Holdings announces ship delivery, purchase

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
ACL installs cabins on ships to hold stowaways Shipowner alarmed by lack of interest shown by European governments and police Prevention measures not working CMA CGM gets breathing space as results pick up Group gets time to finalise remainder of bridging loan after receiving $80m NYK Line quits ELAA Company cites cost reasons for leaving State aid urged for ailing KG funds Group calls for support as investments dwindle Asia-US box rates soar Capacity shortage sees high value cargo sent by airfreight

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
$80M pledged to CMA CGM BANKS have granted CMA CGM an $80M credit line, which might ease speculation that the French Line's financiers are not convinced about its debt restructuring CMA CGM attracts interest BUTLER Capital Partners, the investment company, is reportedly interested in acquiring shares in French liner group CMA CGM Copper market fears rise TREMORS are being felt today in commodity markets in reaction to the easing back of copper prices Brazil fruit shippers squeezed BRAZIL's ambitions in the overseas fruit trades have been hit by currency fluctuations, which have taken their toll on export shipments US cut seen risking exports DREDGING took a hit from President Barack Obama's budget proposal ' which US ports warned today would defeat his goal of increasing exports Pirates take cargo ship THE US Navy has reported that North Korea-flagged general cargo ship Rim has been hijacked by pirates, EU NAVFOR said today Protesters removed from yard SPANISH police have stormed Vigo's HJ Barreras shipyard to remove former employees protesting its use of foreign workers

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Matson Operating Profit Fell 36 Percent Truckers Target Wall Street 'Speculators' Hazmat Registration Fee Could Triple Port Group 'Disappointed' in 2011 Budget C.H. Robinson Reports $361 Million Profit Ryder Profit Fell 69 Percent in 2009 Dedicated Transport Buys All Star Transportation AVIANCA and TACA Officially Close Merger DOT Pushes Stimulus Payouts to $8.8 Billion Dubai World to Sell Shipping Services Unit Stevedore HHLA's Revenue, Profit Shrink Savannah Port Raises Environmental Efforts Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Leaps 20.5 Percent

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Melbourne box battle CMA CGM gets cash at last Slow steaming cuts mothballed tonnage Pirates release Filitsa after ransom paid Fed budget cuts concern AAPA

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Star cancelled Charterer planning to use cruiseship Norwegian Star for hotel at Vancouver Olympics throws in the towel. No luau for A&B Matson Navigation suffers 36% drop in quarterly operating profits as Hawaii volume declines and Mokihana rudder damage. Cecilie on board John Fredriksen's daughter Cecilie appointed to Houston-based Northern Offshore's board of directors. Sale gets OK Bankruptcy judge approved sale of Bender Shipbuilding & Repair's Mobile yard to Signal International. Dry drop-down? Navios Maritime Partners likely to use proceeds of share offering to buy vessel from parent, analyst says. No Hesnes sale US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation denies reports it has sold the oldest vessel in its fleet, the panamax Hesnes. Top price? Ship valuation expert says Sovcomflot could have got more for Arbat vessels sold to Primal Tankers at a record level. Rhea re-floated As reported in "Casualty file", Svitzer Salvage able to move general cargoship off Algeciras beach. No deal Privatisation halted for two of Malta Shipyards' four units as bids prove unsatisfactory. Taken in Aden Ship, believed to be Libyan-owned and North Korea-flagged, seized by pirates outside transit corridor. Cutting edge Simon Day lifts the lid on why shipping research is a Friday afternoon effort. Bank grabs stake Piraeus Bank buys $50m slice of Hellenic Seaways from Yannis Vardinoyiannis' Sea Star Capital. Tilbury dumped Finnish operator moves southern UK calls to Sheerness to speed turnaround times. ITC wins one BP extends VLCC charter after Frontline-linked company lost two contracts in previous two months. Bulker beginning Henrik Christensen-led start-up Guinea Shipping Corp on the hunt for modern tonnage as it secures first contract. Panamax push Stalling BLT takeover is not acting as a barrier to expansion at Eitzen Bulk, says CEO Per Lange. Precious confirms Handysize bulker Ocean Twins goes to Precious Shipping of Thailand for nearly $24m. Glenda beats SLS Tribunal rules Korean yard to repay over $80m to Glencore and d'Amico company after tanker quartet cancellation. BP crewman ill 'Severe abdominal pains' lead USCG to airlift crew member of tanker British Harmony off US. Saade bags $80m Consortium of banks hands Jacques Saade-led CMA CGM fresh funds as refinancing efforts continue. You dummy! Ukrainian shipyard workers burn effigy of their boss in protest at lack of wages. No more oil Opec secretary general hints at no change to output quotas at March meeting. Nissan orders Japanese car company orders pair of radically designed car carriers from domestic builder Kyokuyo. Putin's purge Russian prime minister orders seizure of 27 Far East ships whose owners still haven't repaid building finance loans. NYK switches Japanese owner changes several of its containerships on order into other vessel types. Coal closure Australia's Hay Point port running at 50% capacity after weather damage to berth. Berlian bonds Ambitious Indonesian tanker owner has raised $100m to boost domestic business. All over Superior Energy completes Hallin Marine takeover, but warns of big impairment hits. Navios buys cape Angeliki Frangou-led Greek snaps up capesize resale at unnamed Korean yard for $55.5m. Irish ferry fire Engine room fire aboard Irish Ferries' ro-pax vessel Oscar Wilde said to have been contained. ISS up for sale ? Inchcape Shipping Services has been put up for sale by Dubai World, media reports claim. Set for repair Cruise ship Carnival Destiny set to enter repair yard next week in attempt to resolve propulsion problem. Back for more Angeliki Frangou-led bulker outfit Navios Maritime Partners plans third stock issue since September

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
CTSA: 2nd round of rate hikes NYK Line leaves ELAA Inchcape reportedly up for sale UPS sees Q4 profit triples Avianca-TACA merger approved Alaska Air unveils seafood security rules C.H. Robinson earnings down slightly

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Alfons Håkans' Zeus chartered as icebreaker The new Finnish Transport Agency, operating under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, has taken the combined icebreaker and offshore vessel Zeus on a 30-day charter Dubai World wants to offload shipping activities Dubai World's investment arm Istithmar has put port and shipping agent Inchcape Shipping Services up for sale for USD 600-700 million and has attracted interest from private equity groups, the

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010
Mid-week prices rise by double digits Rotterdam 380 cSt prices at two week high. Unexpected gain in US crude oil stocks Distillates fall in line with forecast, residual fuel stocks up 5% last week. Gibraltar's floating storage under scrutiny Spanish senator calls for 'mother ships' to be moored alongside mole. Strong price gains in Fujairah Crude oil prices on NYMEX showing losses in early trading. Type and quality of bunker fuel is 'vital concern' 'Catastrophic consequences' if onboard fuel management fails. Clarification regarding Bunkerworld article Reference to ownership of vessel in a claim case removed. Singapore 380 cSt at two-week high Bunkers in key Asian ports bullish alongside crude. Algoma acquires bunker tanker for $9 million Vessel was operated by the company prior to the acquisition. Titan delays expiry date on note exchange offer Pushes back note exchange offer expiry date by a month, pending further discussions. Praxis opens Hamburg office German office is its fourth globally. Asian offices to close for Chinese New Year Surcharges will apply in some ports for deliveries made during the holidays. Aegean commits new double-hull to Gibraltar Newbuild enhances its ability to meet 'strong demand' for modern tonnage. Poll: Majority says short delivery common worldwide Veteran chief engineer, however, tells Bunkerworld such malpractices becoming rare.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

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

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

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

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

››› 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

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

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.

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