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BRIEFS

April 1, 2011

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*Shipping News* Japan rebuilding may boost dry-bulk shipping lines Reconstruction in Japan following a tsunami and earthquake that destroyed or damaged more than 150,000 buildings may boost volumes for dry-bulk shipping lines struggling with global overcapacity. 30% of S'pore LNG terminal completed Singapore has completed 30 per cent of its first liquefied natural gas import facility and is on track to open in the second quarter of 2013, according to the chief executive of the company operating the terminal.

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Japan rises from the ruins as transport systems revive Grand Alliance, Zim, HMM offer all-water ECUS string from May 12 CSCL's profit increases 6.9pc to US$646 million in 2010 Zim back in black with US$54 million net profit in 2010 Hutchison Port Holdings 2010 profit up 12pc to US$205.7 million Hamburg Sud: Expect Tokyo, Yokohama port calls cut on short notice Maersk to put the 13,092-TEU Erving to work on Asia-Europe route Hanjin takes delivery of second 9,954-TEU vessel in 5-ship series Yangtze shipping continues to enjoy rapid steady growth Biggest ship to dock in Vietnam first to call at Cai Mep terminal MSC to charter 8,540-TEU Bunga Seroja Lima from MISC St Petersburg ice conditions to hamper navigation till May Construction of Chinese financed Phnom Penh container terminal begins FedEx opens third international facility in Suzhou UPS flies fake bomb in wedding cake box from UK to Turkey Beijing Capital Airport sisters with Thai airports

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DHL delivers fast-lane logistics to Formula 1™ NYK's Hercules service, its fastest from Japan, makes Pipavav first Indian port of call Sundeep Sibal given additional charge as MOL Regional Director for Asean South region AILBIEA gets Customs' word on rectifying regulatory issues Seafood exports to Japan may take 4-6 months to recover Singapore-based Indian & Chinese business chambers sign MoU Japan's Pacific coast ports functional, though radiation fears keep some lines away Decision on SEZ proposals put off in states going to polls Govt hints at diesel price decontrol this fiscal

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MARCH 31, 2011
German postal service body re-elects Wolfhard Bender as chairman The members of Germany's federal association of postal service providers (Bundesverband Deutscher Postdienstleister BvDP) unanimously elected Wolfhard Bender to a further two-year ... Box volumes up in the Moby Dik terminal Container traffic in the Moby Dik terminal in Kronstadt on Kotlin Island increased by 55% to 25,700 teu in January and February 2011, compared with the first two months of 2010. Th... Liebherr presents new mobile harbour crane model Liebherr has expanded its range of mobile harbour cranes, adding the LHM 420 model to its range of offers. The new heavyweight crane is the successor of the LHM 400 and bridges the... Maersk introduces new vessels to West Africa service A.P. Moller-Maersk recently named the first in a series of 22 so-called wafmax container vessels currently being built by Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea. The "Maersk ... Ethiopian receives loan from African Development Bank The African Development Bank has approved a USD 40 million second lien corporate loan to Ethiopian Airlines, to support the purchase of five Boeing B777-200LR passenger jets. The a... Unitpool signs for five more years with Air Transat Unitpool, a Swiss asset management company that specialises in supplying and managing a fleet of 40,000 ULDs at more than 300 airports for 20 customers, has signed a second five-ye... JF Hillebrand acquires Ferry International in Italy JF Hillebrand, which has been serving the drinks industry with its specialist logistics services for more than 160 years, has strengthened its dedicated wine and beverage logistics... SBB Cargo is on course The Swiss railfreight operator SBB Cargo improved its transport performance to around 13 billion ntk last year, or 12% more than in 2009. The company nevertheless made a loss of CH... TNT Express celebrates 20 years of collaboration with Motorola TNT Express, a leading global B2B express service provider, and Motorola celebrated the 20th anniversary of their cooperation recently. The premium service provider transports 80% ... DHL Freight signs contract with Skanska Skanska Stomsystem, one of the world's leading project development and construction groups, has signed a new contract with DHL Freight, a top provider of road haulage services in E... Polish railfreight firm carries 10 million t of freight in February The Polish railfreight operator PKP Cargo carried a total of EUR 9.8 million t of cargo in February, or 20% more than in the like-for-like period last year. This brought total volu... Transnet to buy 32 more locomotives from Mitsui Transnet has signed an agreement for the supply of an additional 32 new 15E locomotives with Venus Railway Solutions, a subsidiary of Japan's Mitsui & Co, and local BEE investo... FedEx Express launches B777F to South Korea FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the FedEx Corporation, is launching a new dedicated B777F service between its global hub in Memphis TN (USA) and South Korea, with four nonstop fligh... New Jersey to spend millions on road projects Approximately USD 175 million has been earmarked for 20 Middlesex county projects in the state of New Jersey (USA), according to governor Chris Christie's administration, whilst US... New Swiss partner for Kögel trailers The company Fankhauser Fahrzeugbau, headquartered in Rohrbach near Bern, now offers Kögel trailers in Switzerland. Fankhauser sells Kögel's products through its own distribution ch... Net-Log Lojistik and Akg'n chose Mercedes-Benz Axor trucks Aksaray-based Mercedes-Benz T'rk has completed delivery of 20 MBT Axor 1840 LS Euro 5 units to the Net-Log Logistik group, which runs 36 distribution centres in Turkey and employs ...

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MARCH 31, 2011
Fincantieri moves to acquire Davie Kirby places $47 million AT/B order at Signal International Stena and Austal settle patent dispute Inmarsat swoops on VSAT specialist Ship Equip Northrop Grumman completes Huntington Ingalls spin off STX OSV books order for PSV 09 Otto Marine sells under-construction AHTS duo

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MARCH 31, 2011
Portland Airport runway work to start up on April 4 Pair of Mitsui companies to merge into one unit Crowley taps Suz Michel as People Development VP Sea-Tac Airport road closures reschuled to begin next week Nasdaq warns TOP Ships of plan to drop company's stock

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MARCH 31, 2011
BRS merges freight derivatives trading platform with Cleartrade Collaboration will cover over-the-counter trading in FFAs, iron ore, container, steel and fertiliser swaps Genmar staves off bankruptcy with $200m Oaktree loan Cash-strapped tanker company gets elbow room to negotiate loan refinancing with banks Private investor rides to Georgiopoulos' rescue again Genmar chairman and Oaktree Capital Management have a long-standing connection MR owners add premium as tankers battle ice at Primorsk A daily charge of $2,600 is being imposed as 'dozens' of ships struggle with winter conditions Supramax rates tumble as US Gulf grain cargoes dry up Fewer grains cargoes for shipment from the US Gulf saw supramax bulk carrier rates to Asia and Europe tumble by as much as 16% in two days, according to shipbrokers surveyed by Lloyd's List Oaktree spearheads $200m General Maritime bailout Company confident infusion would roll back immediate cash need of $800m New warning for TOP Ships Nasdaq-listed Greek shipping companies could now have a greater incentive to get their share prices back up Over the worst At a time when Japan needs sea trade more than ever to bolster its attempts to recover from the recent crisis, its many friends in shipping will want to continue to serve it HSH Nordbank returns to profit in 2010 Bank reports '48m ($68m) after-tax profit, reversing €743m a year earlier UK Chamber of Shipping to push for better business climate New president to ensure business climate is favourable for British shipping DryShips strikes deal with Korea Line receivers Three embroiled bulkers now listed as back on spot market Anek tumbles to record $127m loss Books huge provision for a lost investment in shares in affiliated company Total drilling plans to boost Barents Sea exploration Seven reveals April drilling IPO to raise up to $350m Investor appetite for drilling rig exposure prompts spin-offs With demand for shares still strong, the offshore sector looks likely to see a variety of fresh public offerings Could Japan's lines be outclassing Maersk? Maersk has stolen the show with its Triple-E class, but surely Japan's carriers could team up with the nation's yards to order a mega series of new panamax ships Japan factory closures leave car carriers waiting Japan is the starting point for most vehicle carriers. But with output badly disrupted, how are shipping lines to ensure they position enough tonnage in the right locations? Fall in sailings dents seasonal cargo surge Box lessors could face heightened US scrutiny US Federal Maritime Commission wants box leasing sector to be regulated in view of recent bumper profits Navios plots $185m bond for South American logistics unit Aims to raise amount via private placement of senior notes due in 2019 TOP Ships receives Nasdaq share price warning Management claims company is current with all debt obligations, without having recourse to debt restructuring or raising equity funds since 2008 NYK sets aside $22bn for fleet growth Japanese carrier unveils investment plan to beef-up fleet between now and 2017. Grand Alliance, Zim and HMM in joint service To launch all-water service between Asia and the US east coast in May Brussels antitrust squad raids Deutsche Bahn offices Allegations over potential rail freight competition infringements US sets Iran sanctions premium limit Thresholds apply to premium with "fair market value of at least $1m or aggregate of at least $5m" NEL Lines' losses double After-tax losses grow to '43.4m ($61.6m) for full year 2010 from €20.5m in 2009 Japan's marine insurance bill may hit $3bn Estimate includes losses to ships, cargo, piers and wharves Lidinsky urges caution over Japan nuclear threat Shipping must ensure supply chain is not needlessly affected by overreaction Box rebound boosts HHLA Volumes up 19% while operating profits rise 21.8%

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MARCH 31, 2011
Frangou returns to bond market ANGELIKI Frangou-led Navios Holdings today confirmed plans for a high-yield bond offering by its South American logistics arm Quake reveals US deficiencies TERMINAL operators and government agencies are ill-prepared for a major earthquake in the US, according to a terminal official Chamber warns on tonnage tax change THE UK'S tonnage tax regime has kept the country's shipping industry afloat, according to the British Chamber of Shipping GenMar prices follow-on THE FINANCING flurry at General Maritime continued today with a secondary offering priced to cover next week's Suezmax delivery Shipping loans boost HSH Nordbank EARNINGS from ship lending played a pivotal role in the turnaround in HSH Nordbank's results last year, the bank said today Weak VLCC rates expected to persist SPOT RATES for VLCCs are likely to experience further downward pressure due to excess supply of tonnage in the Middle East and other factors, analysts said today HHLA earnings jump 20% HAMBURG container terminal operator HHLA is lifting its dividend by over one third to €0.55 ($0.78) per share after a 20% increase in pre-tax profits (EBIT) to '193M last year Danaos concludes major restructuring BOX SHIP lessor Danaos Corp confirmed today that it has formally completed its comprehensive plan to restructure newbuild finance obligations Libya rebels oil plan falters BARRIERS have emerged to the plan by Libyan rebels to begin exporting oil from facilities captured during recent conflict, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Four start China/Long Beach service FOUR operators are joining forces to start a new service connecting central China with Long Beach from next week, Fairplay has been told Transatlantic sells ro-ro vessels SWEDEN'S Rederi AB Transatlantic has announced that it has sold three ro-ro vessels to the forestry products group Svensk Cellulosa (SCA) DryShips renegotiates KL bulkers DRYSHIPS has settled new terms with Korea Line's receivers for charters of three bulkers, the company confirmed today Overcapacity, falling demand hit VLCCs RATES on the benchmark VLCC route from Middle East Gulf-Japan have been softening on overcapacity and falling crude demand in Japan Singapore rejects forced form use EVEN as Singapore is persuading shipowners to use the Singapore Ship Sale Form for S&P, it says it does not intend to make the form compulsory for transactions in the country North Oz storm intensifies A TROPICAL low that has been moving across the Arafura Sea north of Australia all week is now expected to reach cyclone strength over the next two days

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MARCH 31, 2011
LA-LB Terminals Reduce Off-Peak Gates Eight of the 14 container terminals at the Los Angeles-Long Beach ports, pointing to slow cargo volume since the Chinese... US Claims Victory in WTO Ruling Against Boeing The World Trade Organization on Thursday ruled Boeing was the beneficiary of some $2.7 billion in illegal subsidies from the... MSC Raises Trans-Atlantic Rates May 1 Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding $240 to $400 per container to its rates from North America to Europe, the carrier's... DHL, Ryder Expand Green Truck Fleets Deutsche Post DHL and Ryder System are rolling out electric, hybrid and natural gas trucks, from delivery vans to heavy... Illinois Rail Project Begins $685 Million Phase A major rail corridor project in Illinois gets under way this weekend, as crews begin the biggest upgrade of tracks... EU Trust Busters Raid Deutsche Bahn Offices European Union trust busters raided the offices of German rail operator Deutsche Bahn in an investigation into allegations it is... Antwerp On Alert on Ships From Japan The port of Antwerp, Europe's second largest container hub, said it is taking "heightened precautions" over ships arriving from Japan... Horizon Calls Bankruptcy Report 'Speculation' Horizon Lines said it is trying to refinance its debt to avoid an expected default and would not comment on... CN Sheds Some Toronto Track to Commuter Agency Canadian National Railway sold a section of track in and around Toronto to the Ontario agency Metrolinx for about $308... Zim, Evergreen, CSCL Launch Asia-Europe Service Evergreen, Zim Integrated Shipping Services and China Shipping Container Lines will launch a joint Asia-Europe service at the end of... Kenworth Rolls Out 'Regional' Heavy Truck Truck maker Kenworth unveiled a heavy truck this week designed for regional use, taking advantage of a shift from long-haul... HHLA Forecasts 10 Percent Growth HHLA, Hamburg's biggest stevedore, forecast 10 percent growth in container traffic this year following a 19 percent increase in 2010. ... Daimler Truck Raises 2011 Truck Sales Forecast Daimler Trucks North America is raising its sales projections 10 to 15 percent for 2011 as demand for its Freightliner... Conference in Yokohama to Focus on Radiation Japanese government officials and shipping industry representatives will meet Friday in a bid to step up their fight against what... Anti-Trust Probe to Cut Kintetsu Profit Kintetsu World Express, Japan's second-largest international forwarder, said it will set aside $13.86 million to cover estimated costs related to... Radiant to Buy Distribution by Air Radiant Logistics will purchase Distribution by Air under a $12 million transaction that will extend the consolidation among mid-sized U.S.-based... LA-Long Beach Ports Plan Expansion Having weathered seven years of environmental challenges and the worst economic downturn in the history of containerization, the ports of... Four Carriers to Start Trans-Pacific Loop Four Asian carriers are teaming up in a joint service from North Asia to Long Beach in early April. ...

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MARCH 31, 2011
Japan under pressure to widen nuclear evacuation zone Zim finally back in profit Fifty-Eighth boxship for Seaspan PIL and Wan Hai back together on new transpac sling China's carriers emerge from the red

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MARCH 31, 2011
DryLog and ISC split Livanos clan scoops bulker pair as New York-listed company takes control of dry shipowning alliance. Broadband buyout Satellite communications powerhouse bets on maritime broadband business with $159m acquisition of VSAT group. Fairmount beats Fairstar Arbitration panel rules in favour of Louis Dreyfus Armateurs wing in $72m shipyard dispute with heavy-lift owner. DryShips claims KLC coup Nasdaq-listed owner's deal with ailing Korean firm is the best anybody has achieved, chief operating officer claims. Otto Marine sells duo Shipbuilding affiliate of Singapore-listed offshore group poised to pocket $43m from sale of anchor-handlers. Navios wing in bond blitz It's no spin-off but South American arm of Angeliki Frangou's Navios Holdings is oiling note press for a $185m offering. Nordic suffers loss Danish owner reveals $28m full year loss as weaker tanker market continues to hit bottom line. Green sells terminals Norwegian reefer owner reaches deal with main shareholder Kristian Eidesvik for five port facilities. Genmar targets $53m Analysts raise dilution concerns as ailing tanker owner taps public market for cash under massive restructuring package. Baltic blues hurt U-Sea Per Lange-led company says its 2010 figures are below expectations after dry rates failed to spring back in fourth quarter. Diana cape takes a cut Simeon Palios-led owner fixes out capesize to Cargill at almost half what BHP Billiton has been paying for the same ship. Austal in payout to Stena Australian fast ferry builder to pay substantial compensation to Swedish shipowner over hull design infringement. MOL merges crew companies Japanese shipowner creates MOL Ocean Expert to handle its seafarers more efficiently. Support vessel hit by fire Firefighters bring blaze under control on Ocean Dragon in Ramsgate, UK. Wan Hai readies issue Taiwanese liner company could raise more than $400m for new ships through notes sale. TransAtlantic sells trio Christen Sveaas' TransAtlantic offloads three ships to compatriot SCA Transforest. NYK lines up spree Japanese shipowner plans to splash another $6bn on vessels to 2017, as it sees profits rising. Topaz cans London IPO Fazel Fazelbhoy-led offshore owner blames an increasingly uncertain investment climate as it shelves float.

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MARCH 31, 2011
FMC urges measured response to Japan crisis Evergreen, CSCL, ZIM start new Asia-Europe service Hyundai joins Grand Alliance, Zim in transpacific U.S., Israel open skies enters force House approves 60-day FAA funding extension UPS adds 4 weekly Hong Kong/Europe flights Truckers feel pump pain as Obama unveils energy policy Weiss Röhlig starts trans-Siberian service House committee has watchful eye on HOS rule New COAC committee includes former Customs commissioners Colombia, Canada near FTA Citi, Syncada enter partnership OWL to hold Incoterms seminar Broker Self-Assessment pilot ends DB Schenker centralizes in Philippines Ports want bigger infrastructure funding share U.S. court upholds California vessel fuel law DP World 2010 profit rebounds from 2009

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MARCH 31, 2011
Maersk Line with new type of container carriers A. P. Møller-Mærsk is about to take delivery of the first container carrier in a series of 22 so called Wafmax-type. Wafmax is short form for West Africa

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MARCH 31, 2011
Bunker prices fall in Fujairah In Cape Town, deliveries available for supply up to and including April 14. Bunker costs and economic turmoil hit Greek ferry operator Minoan Lines says fuel costs 'negatively affecting operating profitability'. Rotterdam market firms Prompt avails a 'bit on the tight side'. Fuel oil inventories almost unchanged for second week Arbitrage volumes balanced by 'robust' bunker demand. Flow meters 'shut down' by Weights and Measures Agency Tanzania authorities find meters designed for bunkering being used to measure fuel imports. US Defense Logistics Agency awards bunker contract Florida-based Port Consolidated Inc engaged to supply 'fuel for ships.' Asian bunker prices on the rise Slack demand at key Asian bunkering ports on Thursday, according to traders. Non-executive director leaves Chemoil Masanobu Takagi's position will be filled another representative of Itochu Corporation. Omani oil firm posts record profit Attributes increase in profit to rapid expansion which includes a JV bunkering firm at the port of Sohar. Rising oil prices boost Andatee's revenues Nasdaq-listed marine fuel supplier doubles bunker sales volume in Q4 of 2010. 'Long road ahead' for market-based measures Working group reviewing market-based measures to curb shippings' GHG emissions. Ventbunkers: Litasco 'playing games' at Ventspils storage terminal Litasco caused losses of $10-14 million, says VBU's chairman of supervisory board. Brightoil in $153 million upstream deal The marine fuel supplier agrees to appoint CNPC's subsidiary to work on its Tuzi gas field in China.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

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%.

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

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