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BRIEFS

February 4, 2011

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Weakening freight rates prompt halt to new strings Strikes cut Marseilles growth at 9pc to 953,435 TEU in 2010 Qinzhou port volume increases 150pc, a record 250,000 TEU China's Ningxia to invest US$1.1 billion in transport construction Yantai port volume up 22pc to 150 million tonnes in 2010 CSAV Norasia runs two feeders along Algerian coast ProLogis, AMP consider possible merger Rail logistics facility to be built on Sino-Laotian border Democratic senator re-introduces railway re-regulation bill Volga-Dnepr Airlines delivers nine-tonne screw Celebi to spend US$100 million on Mumbai, Delhi airports Southern Air names ex-American Airlines CEO to its board

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AMTOI to open Chennai Chapter soon CMA CGM vessels transiting normally through Suez Canal NTPC to transport coal via Ganges Oil transit thru' Suez Canal not at risk: IEA S. S. Transland to specialise in global end-to-end solutions SKS Logistics to foray into ship repair soon Gulf of Cambay monitoring centre operational KPT Chairman lauded for Port of Year nomination MPT Chairman stresses on working together in R-Day address Regulation of ports may come under TAMP Thar Dry Port, ETA Freightstar trade meet to highlight regular rail services from ICD-Sanand AEPC's special privileges for apparel exporters cancelled Centre open to importing more onions Engg exports up by 50 pc in Dec. EOUs urge govt to extend tax holiday India, Italy to form joint business body India, Norway sign revised tax pact Sops for labour-intensive export sectors soon A comprehensive event has the Capital engrossed Indian firms remain unaffected in Egypt

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FEBRUARY 2, 2011
UPS reports good Q4/2010 results UPS has announced an 8.4% increase in global revenue for the fourth quarter of 2010, with a 40% increase in adjusted operating profits. Global revenue grew by 8.4% to USD 13.42 bil... Weiss R&ouiml;hlig Taiwan wins Comtrend business for Eastern Europe Logistics services provider Weiss R&ouiml;hlig, a joint venture between Austria's Gebrüder Weiss and the German forwarder R&ouiml;hlig, has secured a new a contract to manage air and sea freig... Toll Group acquires SAT Albatros in Dubai The Australian transport and logistics service provider Toll Group is acquiring SAT Albatros (SAT), a leading Dubai-based provider of sea-air services. SAT reported revenue in exce...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Burger Boat to build 1920's style boat for Chicago BAE Systems Norfolk and San Diego shipyards win Navy contracts Passengers to be taken off antarctic cruise ship that struck uncharted rock OMSA announces new leadership line up Washington Marine Group changes name to Seaspan Marine Gibdock repairs collision-damaged cargo ship

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Mediterranean Shipping Company to begin Port of Seattle calls CN working with MPA to build service agreements IMO taps Peter Brady for eighth term as training chair Coos Bay Port Commissioners look to fill Budget Committee vacancy Railroad aids expansion of businesses in 2010

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Owners seek danger money as pirates move north Failed attack off Iran coast prompts move to charge piracy premium Platou makes second cut in tanker forecasts Bullish scenario for oil market overshadowed by 7%-plus fleet growth Egyptian oil terminals running Egypt's oil and gas terminals are fully operational, with very large crude carriers able to discharge crude at the Red Sea terminal of Ain Sukhna Euroceanica orders two bulkers from SPP Plant UK-BASED bulk carrier and chemical tanker owner Euroceanica has ordered two 76,500 dwt panamax bulk carriers from SPP Plant & Shipbuilding in South Korea Wikileaks cables show US pressure exerted on IRISL State Department tried to use line's loss of P&I cover to prevent ports from accepting its ships China breached UN ban with shipments to Iran Wikileaks reveal details of cargo from China shipped onboard IRISL ships to Iran Yemen port bid awarded on a whim Leaked cable shows president overruled tender process Danish ports hit by strike action Port workers protest over government pension reforms Stormy ride expected for transatlantic trades Cargo volumes are recovering well but are still a long way behind 2008 levels Angola looks to join ranks of liquefied natural gas exporters Angola's Soyo LNG project to start exports in first quarter 2012 Subsea 7 enters the major league with Acergy merger Acquisition fuelled by a number of upcoming large subsea umbilical, riser and flowline installation projects Box crown belongs to the Pearl River Delta Shanghai might be the leading container port in terms of annual throughput but the combined might of Hong Kong and Shenzhen generates the biggest amount of box revenue More light on piracy fight How far will the measures outlined in the IMO's action plan go towards eliminating this growing menace? Clarkson closes investment funds Clarkson Shipping Hedge Fund and the Clarkson Freight Fund closed down with immediate effect Louis Cruises in move to ditch Greek flag Cruiseship owner says it has no other choice following pensions spat with authorities UN boss calls for tougher action against piracy Global menace is outpacing efforts to fight it, says UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon Straits' varied draughts need careful navigation Athens Protocol requires international uniformity Insurance bill for piracy is soaring On top of the human cost of pirate hijacks and crew kidnapping, the financial burden is weighing heavily NCC warns of tight car carrier market by 2013 Sector in danger of being short of tonnage as rising demand puts pressure on shrinking fleet Vopak seals $1.6bn credit facility Agreement replaces similar '1bn facility concluded in August 2007 Global Ports Investments' volumes exceed 1m teu Surge in Russian imports propel port group's throughput HHLA container throughput soars 19% Recovery continues at Hamburg's largest port operator as it steals a march on its rivals Shipowner group slams Australia port strikes Shipping Australia warns current action may herald "return to the bad old days" Containers build up at Egypt's hub ports Suez remains open but containers start to build up at main hubs CMA CGM sets up Egypt crisis unit Box line sets up dedicated team to monitor situation while continuing to accept bookings Navios Acquisition offers $400m bond exchange Launches offer to bond holders, tweaking the terms on about $400m of debt MHI cuts shipbuilding income forecast Revises forecast from ¥7bn to ¥4bn due to cancelled and postponed orders Queensland coal ports escape cyclone damage Operations at main bulk ports at Hay Point and Abbot Point not affected by Cyclone Yasi

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Coal import surge seen IMPORTS of coal into China and India will surge in this year's second half, Bank of America Merrill Lynch has predicted Oz escapes Yasi ruin QUEENSLAND appears to have escaped significant damage to transport infrastructure from the huge Cyclone Yasi Insurer loses UK rig appeal THE UK'S Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by an insurer in a dispute over major damage to a rig being transported from the US to Malaysia Investors hail SFI bond SHIPPING analysts said today that SFI's convertible bond issue has met good demand, with the coupon at the bottom of the range Essar profits rise 26.5% ITS PORT arm has powered Essar Shipping Ports & Logistics to 26.5% growth in October-December net profits Mitsubishi HI profits rise JAPAN'S Mitsubishi HI is on track for higher annual profits after its net income rocketed in the first three quarters of its fiscal year Bulker risk seen spreading TOUGH trading conditions that have plagued Capesize drybulkers will probably start hitting smaller bulkers as well, a key Sydbank analyst has warned Clarkson's closes funds CLARKSON'S, the London-based integrated shipping services giant, has closed the Clarkson Freight Fund and the Clarkson Shipping Hedge Fund, with immediate effect Box dropped at Darwin AUSTRALIA'S port of Darwin has been criticised after its second major safety mishap this year Melbourne dockers plan more strikes DOCKERS at Melbourne's Webb Dock bulk and general facility will stop work three more times over the next few days as their stand-off with employer Patrick continues Rosario strike suspended, talks resume STRIKERS in Argentina have lifted their blockades, are allowing production to resume and will begin negotiations today with port officials.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Rails Seek Delay of STB Competition Hearing The railroad industry is asking the Surface Transportation Board to put off its scheduled May 3 hearing on whether regulators... US Steel Promotes Three in Logistics U.S. Steel appointed Malisa J. Sommers managing director of transportation and president of Transtar, the company's transportation subsidiary, effective Feb.... ABF Freight Posts $58 Million Loss for 2010 ABF Freight System lost $7.4 million in the fourth quarter and $58.1 million in 2010 as it struggled to raise... Chicago Intermodal Starts to Dig Out from Storm Chicago, the continent's biggest rail hub area and host to numerous intermodal terminals, was just starting on Feb. 3 to... NY-NJ Port Authority Elects New Chairman The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Thursday elected former New Jersey Attorney General David Samson as... Montreal, CN Conclude Terminal Operator Agreements The Montreal Port Authority and the two companies that operate the port's three key container terminals on Thursday announced two... Chapman Freeborn Set for Egypt Evacuation Flights Air chartering company Chapman Freeborn said it expects increased demand for aircraft to evacuate foreign nationals from Egypt in the... Suez Canal Stays Open, Ports Congested The Suez Canal remained open to ship transits Thursday and shipping companies are re-opening offices despite escalating violence in Cairo... Retail Sales Surge 4.8 Percent, Despite Weather Major U.S. retailers reported above-expected January sales, despite bad weather in much of the country and continuing concerns about high... Strike Shuts Down Port of Cochin A strike by unionized dockworkers Wednesday morning crippled operations in India's Port of Cochin, a major gateway on the southeast... Mica Announces Public Meeting Sites Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, is keeping his word to go on... Report Says TUI Plans Hapag-Lloyd IPO TUI and a group of German investors are moving toward an initial public offering for German shipping line Hapag-Lloyd in... UK's Teesport Starts Terminal Expansion PD Ports started work on a project to eventually triple container capacity at Teesport, the UK's third largest port. ... DOT Issues Strong Intermodal Rail Endorsement The Department of Transportation has sent the Surface Transportation Board a strong endorsement of intermodal service at major railroads, appearing... Rhine River Opens for Traffic The river Rhine in Germany re-opened to shipping in both directions for the first time since a motorized barge carrying... Nippon Express Profit Tumbles 22 Percent Nippon Express, Japan's largest freight forwarder, said its net profit plunged 21.9 percent in the first nine months of fiscal... Landstar Sales Climb to $2.4 Billion in 2010 Landstar System boosted its net income 29.6 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter to $24.1 million, while its revenue rose... MSC Adds Seattle to Europe-US Service Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding the Port of Seattle to its California Express service out of Europe with the arrival... Con-way Reports Slim Profit for 2010 Transportation and logistics operator Con-way returned to the black in 2010, reporting a $4 million profit for the year compared... Canada Ports Contract Talks Near Deadline Waterfront employers at Canada's Pacific Coast ports and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada will resume contract negotiations next...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Egyptian shipping situation eases IMF: 'dangerous' imbalances threaten global recovery Bunker costs soar as violence erupts in Egypt World food price surge unabated Pirates turn the screws on hostages

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
DHT unleashes offering Svein Moxnes Harfjeld holds the helm as New York-listed tanker owner readies $40m raid on Wall Street. Daelim sticks with Diamantis Seoul shipping syndicate locks in Greek gas-carrier for another year in the wake of sale-and-leaseback pact, brokers say. UN losing piracy fight United Nations secretary general Ban Ki Moon admits international navy forces have failed to curb piracy as he backs a new IMO initiative. US firm ups Sevan position US investment giant tops off $32m slice of Oslo-listed offshore owner following Norwegian spending spree. Transpetro buys local Sao Paulo-listed steelmaker emerges victorious in international race tied to Transpetro plate tender. Aker closes in on IPO Norwegian drilling contractor sets the stage for $600m offering in Oslo as board plots pricing. ITC scoops extension Frontline tanker finds shelter following sell off drama as BP wing takes VLCC from Independent Tankers Corp. Cruise boss in stick-up Irate passenger demands refund from head of Trinidad charterer Boodram's Travel at gunpoint. Aegean braced for loss Nikolas Tavlarios-led bunkering giant to sell off vessels as poor tanker markets batter bottom line. Orissa fights Kolkata stretch Indian state unhappy at shipping ministry-sanctioned expansion of port's operations. Titanic job for H&W Belfast yard wins deals to restore vessel that ferried passengers to ill-fated liner in 1912. Shipping survives Yasi No reports of maritime casualties after storm of the century batters Queensland. Mercator mining Indonesian seam Indian owner's shares up on plan to invest in coal mining infrastructure. Maersk re-opens in Egypt Danish giant's Maersk Line, Safmarine and Damco back in business despite continuing unrest. No sex please, we're Canadian BC Ferries passengers barred from accessing sex education and abortion information websites via wi-fi. Clarksons closes funds Loss-making freight and shipping hedge vehicles wound up by London broker with immediate effect.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Ports America steps up Seagirt upgrades Ports America is ahead of schedule and expects to complete modernizing the Port of Baltimore's Seagirt container terminal by 2012, Chief Executive Officer Michael Hassing told a port industry conference in Tampa, Fla., on Tuesday. The terminal ope... FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received 22 license applications and changes for review. The FMC received non-vessel-operating common carrier license applications from CBM Global Freight Corp., Englewood, N.J. (Seung "Brian" H. Hur, vice p... Damco names ocean head for Europe, Med, Africa Damco, a logistics services subsidiary of A.P. Moller - Maersk, has appointed S'ren B'low Andersen to head of ocean carrier management for Europe, Mediterranean and Africa. Andersen has worked in the logistics and shipping business in Australia, Gh... Flowers leads UPS's global forwarding unit UPS has named Stephen D. Flowers president of UPS Global Freight Forwarding. Flowers, formerly head of UPS's Americas Region, succeeds Ken Torok. He has worked at UPS for 30 years. In his new role, Flowers will be responsible for the global strate... UPS Capital opens Colombia, Peru offices UPS Capital, the financial services arm of UPS, has expanded its Latin American presence by opening new offices in Bogota, Colombia, and Lima, Peru. By using in-country representatives to staff the offices, UPS Capital said it will be able to offer... ICC: Counterfeits to reach $1.7 trillion by '15 The International Chamber of Commerce released a report at the 6th Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy on Wednesday that reported the global economic and social impacts of counterfeiting and piracy will reach $1.7 trillion by 20... Prager named CEO of Envirotainer Envirotainer's board has appointed Chairman Niklas Prager as the company's new chief executive officer.Prager succeeds Thomas Persson, who will remain with the company as senior advisor on special projects and serve on the board. Prager has worked ... MarAd receives Panama Canal study draft The Atlanta, western Pennsylvania and upstate New York regions are likely to experience a change in Asian container flows to East Coast ports after the Panama Canal opens in 2014, Maritime Administrator David Matsuda told an international trade co... FMC chairmen in reunion panel Seven former heads of the Federal Maritime Commission joined the agency's current Chairman Richard A. Lidinsky Jr. on Wednesday at the FMC's headquarters yesterday for a mixture of industry analysis, reminiscence, and humor. Helen D. Bentley, Rich... Eight Chairmen, 50 years Eight Chairmen,50 years Eight Chairmen,50 years...

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Hafnia Management's fleet grows Hafnia Management that was set up by the Gothenburg-based shipping and investment group Marinvest in 2010 now operates 25 product tanker and chemical tankers; eleven LR1-vessels (45,000'79,999 Beluga crewmember executed A crewmember onboard the hijacked heavylift carrier Beluga Nomination has been executed by Somali pirates, according to the Round Table of international shipping associations. Several crewmembers were taken aside for

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FEBRUARY 3, 2011
Harley Marine announces new acquisition Expanding its service in the US Gulf. Marine technology provider to take leading sales role IPCO says the move comes after 'three years of intense cooperation with Wilhelmsen Ships Equipment'. Fujairah market firms Avails were reported to be 'very tight' for prompt deliveries. Bunker prices continue to climb In Hamburg, barging tight for buyers wanting prompt deliveries. Latvian fuel oil dispute escalates Transport minister says impasse is causing 'financial losses' to the state. WWF report: Global renewable energy by 2050 Major study says global energy needs 'could be provided cleanly, sustainably and economically' and fossil fuels 'could become relics of the past'. Fuel quality on agenda at IMO next week Debate highlights issues with proposal to the IMO for mandatory quality testing of bunkers prior to delivery. Aegean to announce Q4 loss Company President says Aegean's growth prospects 'remain intact'. Customs officials investigate bunker fuel 're-sale' Crew of cape-sized bulker questioned over claims that duty-free fuel has been sold to trawlers. Bunker prices firm in Tokyo Bay No prices for other key Asian ports on Thursday due to a public holiday. Australian bunkering ops untouched by cyclone Cyclone Yasi has hit areas where bunkers are not supplied. Japan bunker demand to 'weaken' in February Fewer bulk carriers are expected to bunker in Japan from Australian ports this month. Bunker fuels ops boost NuStar's bottom line in 2010 Expects further improvements in earnings of its fuel marketing operations in 2011. UK greenhouse gas emissions fell sharply in 2009 UK international shipping bunkers estimated to be 7.1% lower than the 2008 figure of 11.4 million tonnes.

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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:
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	-	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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