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BRIEFS

March 4, 2010

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*Shipping News* Brazil's OSX planning 9.9b reais IPO OSX, the Brazilian shipbuilder owned by billionaire Eike Batista, plans to raise up to 9.92 billion reais (S$7.7 billion) in what could become the nation's largest initial public offering this year. Academy set up to offer professional shipper courses THE Singapore National Shippers' Council (SNSC) yesterday launched the Singapore Shippers' Academy to offer professional courses to local and regional shippers and train at least 1,000 people from the industry within three years. Macquarie plans Miclyn IPO to raise up to A$365m Australia's largest investment bank, Macquarie Group, is looking to float oil and gas services firm Miclyn Express Offshore in an initial public offering that could raise up to A$365 million (S$461.2 million). India fuel exports rise on shipments to US, Japan

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Asia-US container volumes slide 15.3pc in 2009 APL box volume up 63pc Dec-Feb, after 7pc fall in 2009 Fujian's January trade value increases 37.8pc New Asian Express service to run between Hong Kong and Haiphong Horizon Lines to start west coast-Guam/Asia service Sharjah Container Terminal adds Yangming feeder service India's January cargo volumes rise 13pc, boxes up 31pc Kuehne + Nagel to handle Fujifilm logistics in Poland Shenzhen Airlines to start Fuzhou-Japan flights in April Dachser to scrap Future Group marketing cooperation Maersk's Damco appoints Remo Eigenmann head of air freight

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Caravel Logistics launches 1st own cellular container vessel Eredene Infrastructure showcases pan-India logistics network & facilities Chilli, cardamom & ginger add zing to spices export basket PM opens doors to Saudi investments New Major Port to come up at Sagar Island Mormugao Port breezes past 2008-09's cargo handling figure ACHAA & Customs start CHALR training programme Cold storage gets infra tag to avail of ECBs 3 pc service tax proposed on rail freight Budget: 2010-11 expenditure up by 8.6 pc Exports post 11.5 pc growth in Jan. ADB sanctions Rs 1,380 cr. loan for MSMEs to grow Fieo chief pleads for extension of interest subvention to labour-intensive sectors IMC sees plenty of room for cheer in Budget KMA celebrates 4th Management Day India, Bangla hold conclave for trade boost Revenue Secy to talk on Budget today

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MARCH 2, 2010
K Line announces delivery of the "Vijayanagar" The Tokyo-based shipping company K Line has announced the delivery of the "Vijayanagar," a 82,000 dwt bulk carrier, built at the Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation'... Gottwald: another crane for Lebanon and follow-up order from Qatar Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald) is strengthening its position in the Middle East as it has received a further crane order from Lebanon and a follow-up order from Qatar. Be... Scandlines complains about cartel decision on "Vogelfluglinie" The German-Danish shipping company Scandlines is preparing an official complaint against the German cartel office for its decision to allow competitors on the "Vogelfluglinie"... SCA: new feeder service between northern Sweden and port of Hamburg The Swedish manufacturer of paper and wood products Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget (SCA) and its transport and logistics division SCA Transforest launched a liner service... Sloman Neptun Bremen: new Italy-Algeria liner service Sloman Neptun Shipping & Transport GmbH, one of the leading European shipping lines in the trade between Northern Europe and North Africa, is opening a new regular shipping lin... Toll Group reports less profit and revenue in HY 2009/10 Australia-based Toll Holdings, one of Asia's leading transport and logistics providers, has reported its half year 2009/10 results. The group recorded an operating profit (ebit), b... Nippon Express enhances logistics services in Brazil Nippon Express do Brasil (NE Brazil), a local subsidiary of Nippon Express Co Ltd, concluded a basic business collaboration agreement with Aurora Terminais e Servicos, a general wa... TDG takes over RRS Logistics in Hungary The British logistics service provider TDG is continuing its Eastern European expansion by acquiring the Hungarian service provider RRS Logistics. Through the takeover TDG is ... JAL and NYK end cargo business reform and merger negotiations The JAL Group recently ended negotiations with Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) about a cargo business reform. The talks concerned a possible merger between Japan Airlines Inter... DB Schenker Rail tests new transport box for automotive shipments DB Schenker Rail's automotive division has presented a new box to transport automobile parts for the German car manufacturer Volkswagen. The receptacle, known as the auto... DB Schenker Rail: Niederhofer new chairman of central region production company The supervisory board of DB Schenker Rail Deutschland selected Otto G. Niederhofer as a member of its management board, with effect from 1 March. Niederhofer will shoulder responsi...

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MARCH 3, 2010
Shipbuilders testify on Navy 30-year plan INTERTANKO protests Trieste sulfur rule Fatality prompts safety alert

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MARCH 3, 2010
Port of Seattle now using new prefix across the board Mitsui LNG carriers net long-term charters Diana Shipping takes delivery of new Capesize dry bulk carrier Carriers plan to begin joint Asia to South America run Evergreen changing face of management team

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MARCH 3, 2010
State support preventing box sector consolidation Intervention to stop major lines from collapsing could prove to be counter-productive in the long-run Two dead after waves batter Louis vessel Two passengers killed and six others injured after eight-metre high waves strike Louis Majesty Brussels to probe alleged Margaret Hill waste breach EC has asked UK for details of ship's final destination and fate amid reports it is to be dismantled Trieste takes tough line on low-sulphur fuel Non-compliant ships face €15,000'€150,000 fine DHT shareholder slams zero dividend policy MMI Investments calls for company to reinstate quarterly dividend and attacks rash spending of capital

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MARCH 3, 2010
Chittagong breakers reopen BREAKING yards reopened today in Chittagong after talks between their owners and Bangladesh's government aimed at ending a 10-day lockout of about 30,000 workers Isle of Man to charge fee THE ISLE of Man ship registry has announced that it will begin charging an annual registration fee for the first time in its 25-year history UK wage exemption in limbo PROPOSED amendments aimed at exempting shipping from the UK's Equality Bill have been withdrawn in the House of Lords, Fairplay was told today DHT shareholder rebels A LETTER from MMI Investments, which owns 8.9% of DHT Maritime's stock, today demanded immediate reinstatement for DHT's dividend and the appointment a new board member Quake currents stop traffic STRONG currents created by the tsunami that followed last week's 8.8-magnitude earthquake in central Chile caused vessel delays in southern California OSX Brasil unveils $5.5Bn IPO OSX BRASIL plans to raise up to 9.92Bn reais ($5.53Bn) in what will reportedly be one of Brazil's largest-ever IPOs Eagle eyes spot plays EAGLE Bulk, traditionally an all-time charter owner, confirmed today that it is pursuing significantly more exposure to the spot market

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MARCH 3, 2010
Boxer Urges House to Pass Jobs Bill After Sharp Fall, NAFTA Surface Trade Rises East, West Coasts Achieve Competitive Balance Chile Port Capacity Restored Overseas Shipholding Group Profit Sinks in 2009 OOCL Hikes Documentation Fees ODFL Expands Warehousing Business S&P Rates CSX Debt BBB Global Air Freight Grew Steadily in January Heavy Truck Sales Rise in February John T. Mentzer, Logistics Educator, Dead at 58 Bulk Traffic Surges at Indiana Ports Landstar Volume Jumps 17 Percent CMA CGM to Hike U.S.-Asia Rates Finnish Stevedores to Join Trucker Strike Evergreen Announces Executive Changes U.S. Coast Guard Halts Ambassador Bridge Project India Cuts Mumbai Terminal Rates Fraport Profit Falls 20 Percent in 2009 CEVA Logistics Revenue, Earnings Fall in 2009 Senate Revives Transport Programs as Bunning Relents NY-NJ Port to Release Clean-Truck Plan Chile Quake Triggers Tsunami

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MARCH 3, 2010
Soothing troubled waters Carriers 'lost USD15 billion' on the transpacific Somali pirates strike yet again Shippers up in arms at TPM Maersk seeks long term contracts

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MARCH 3, 2010
Cheaper, later d'Amico International cuts $10m from price of MR pair at Hyundai Mipo as ships are delayed and size increased. Chemoil crashes Singapore-based bunker supplier sees fourth quarter profits down by over 75% year-on-year. Brawl on the Wall DHT's largest shareholder MMI lashes management and board over axed dividends and 'opaque' strategy. A broker in days? If you're still working on making your first million the sale and purchase market offers easy money! Freak waves kill 2 Passengers dead and injured after Louis Cruises vessel lashed by huge waves in Mediterranean. Chevron preps axe Chevron may cancel the bareboat charter of a VLCC owned by Frontline offshoot Independent Tankers Corp. Fight continues Greek shipping interests are seeking arbitration over a $3.9m dispute with a Mexican charterer. Saudi ship seized Authorities kept in dark for two days as Somali pirates hijack tanker Al Nisr Al Saudi with Greek master in Gulf of Aden. Greek ship evades Lotus Shipping tanker comes under attack by pirates in same area where Greek bulker hit a week ago. DK goes retro Ship technology group introduces retro-fitting of fuel reduction kit as former UASC boss Sorensen takes reins. Cargoship held Indian high court orders arrest of Ukraine-owned Lady Alla over unpaid crew wages. Engine octet Wartsila wins order to supply eight two-stroke units for panamax newbuildings at Rongsheng in China. Cape fixed John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean confirms four-year charter for Jinhaiwan capesize newbuilding. MOL fixes six Japanese owner signs long-term charters for up to six LNG carriers including four new ships. Fixtures fest Norway's Farstad Shipping inks fresh charters and extensions worth over $100m. Eagle sent diving Full-year profit down at Sophocles Zoullas-led Eagle Bulk as costs increase on anti-piracy measures and finance expenses. Miclyn in IPO Second time lucky for Singapore-based offshore owner as it plans to go public with $330m float in Australia. Japan jumps JSEA member yards have seen export newbuilding orders go up 50% year-on-year in tonnage terms. Maersk axes slots Maersk Line ending six-year slot charter of Horizon Lines ships in Pacific but hints at replacement. Back home Fifteen Russian crew from arrested Eastwind reefer repatriated from China. Kuwait covets Gulf investors could bid for longstanding Turkish cruiseship port project in Istanbul. Swedish smash Finnish ro-ro and Greek bulker damaged in collision off Oxelosund. Volumes leap NOL reports a hefty increase in the number of containers handled, but rates remain weak. Turkish delight Tuzla's Istanbul Shipyard bags five-ship order from Romania's border police. Talks back on Greek government negotiating defence order with new owner of Hellenic Shipyards, Abu Dhabi Mar.

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MARCH 3, 2010
CMA CGM hikes U.S. export rates Global Ship Lease turns profit Maersk weighs transpacific space options DHL invests in Hong Kong facility DOT funding spigot turned back on DOT funding cutoff left states in turmoil DB Schenker Rail tests auto box State control over LNG sites sought

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MARCH 3, 2010
INTERTANKO reacts to Trieste 0.1% sulphur stance Port says it will accept no exemptions to 0.1% sulphur limit and impose fines. Strong gains in Rotterdam Bunker demand in Rotterdam 'quite low' players report. Mid-week prices firm in Fujairah While Durban prices fall. Horizon to launch 'quick' liner service Company sees opportunity to offer alternative to slow steaming as market rebounds. Gibraltar aims to end floating storage Chief Minister says 50-year old tank farm could be re-activated. Middle East takes another fuel oil cargo Middle East still 'ravenous for fuel oil while East Asia is brim-full'. Bunker prices seesaw Crude oil futures volatile for the past seven days. Incoming port operator urged to drop fee Planned 5% fee on bunkering services will harm Manila's marine fuel market. Sinobunker to launch Guangzhou, Dalian operations Bonded supply business to start in Guangzhou this month; eyes Dalian operations in July. Specialised recruitment can help bunker firms expand rapidly Some bigger players have used the downturn to their advantage and 'acquired entire teams' to boost market share.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

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

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

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