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BRIEFS

October 7, 2011

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*Shipping News* RS Platou in talks to buy ship brokerage firm: CEO Norway's largest shipbroker, RS Platou, is in talks to buy an Asian or European-based brokerage firm to expand its dry bulk and container chartering operations, its chief executive told Reuters yesterday. Move to put price on shipping emissions With nations facing gaping shortfalls meeting pledges on climate change, several governments and activist groups are pushing to put a price on shipping emissions to fund aid to poor countries.

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Evergreen splits old intra-Asia HBH loop into two distinct services CSAV cuts 18pc of Far East-Middle East capacity to 4,862 TEU Kerry Logistics commences construction of Singapore cargo hub China says US risk trade war if bill passes insisting on yuan float China's express revenue expected to hit US$12.5 billion in 2011 Dalian Port bond sale to raise US$150 million to pay debt, build war chest Hefei city plans to invest US$625 million in shipping infrastructure Chongqing to build eight new portcentric logistics parks in five years MSC to raise US to Far East rates US$100/TEU from November 1 Charleston blocks dredging of Savannah because of 'harm' done to fish US manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index up 1pc to 51.6 in September US shippers lobby against proposed rules limiting truckers' hours SBS Worldwide makes latest advance in book trade with Ingram tie-up Cargotec invests US$47.55 million in technology, testing in Finland Schiphol offers 7 China flights with China Southern Chongqing service Brownsville, Texas air subsidy of US$1 million to build cargo facility FedEx boosts time-definite freight services in Asia Pacific

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Dry bulk market projected to remain weak till 2013 Idle box fleet up India Shipping Summit (October 10-12) aims at unleashing countrys shipping potential NACFS seminar confers on key sectoral issues Safmarine's corporate functions to merge with Maersk Line Tanker players looking at consolidation: Report Dealers want anti-dumping duty removed on Chinese, Thai tyres Chennai firm bags PPP contract to develop Kerala's Ponnani port Workers stage dharna outside KPT administration bldg Transition based on rates prevailing before Oct. 2008: Gujral Exim Clubs export-related awareness programme on Oct. 8

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
EU road freigth has not yet recovered from 2008/09 crisis According to the Road Freight Transport Vademecum of the EU Commission, the EU road freight market has not yet recovered to the levels before the economic crisis of 2008/2009. The ... Groundbreaking ceremony for new air cargo terminal A week ago today, the groundbreaking ceremony was held for the new air cargo terminal (ACT) at Hanover airport. The ACT, built jointly with a subsidiary of the Dietz group from Ben... Emirates SkyCargo transports its heaviest item ever Emirates SkyCargo came to the rescue of a ship being repaired when it transported a 36 t rudder part - the heaviest single item ever carried by the freight division of Emirates Air... Royal Jordanian Cargo earns ISO 9001:2008 certification The International Organisation for Standardisation has awarded the RJ Cargo unit the ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System certification for the provision of cargo sales and serv... Kimmo Mäki new managing director of port of Helsinki Kimmo Mäki assumed his new post on 1 October 2011. His predecessor Heikki Nissinen left the role at the end of September by initially taking leave and then retiring on 1 April 2012... Pennsylvania's Keystone Rail Corridor receives USD 40 million US transport secretary Ray LaHood has awarded a USD 40 million grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to eliminate delays in and out of Harrisburg on Amtrak's Keyst... Russian Railways commemorates its 8th anniversary Since its inception eight years ago, the railway company has shipped over 11.5 billion t of freight. Over the same period, 3.1 billion t of freight have been exported. The share of... Road loan helps Vietnam spur growth in remote provinces The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will support Vietnam with a loan of USD 80 million to upgrade roads in remote northern provinces. The road refurbishment project will improve abou... Logistics promotion award goes to Bamberg Already for the second time, Bayernhafen asked students of all Bavarian universities about their thoughts on a central logistics topic. This year's question was: Eyjafjallajökull e... Wilhelmshaven potential beneficiary of large container shipping The deep-water container terminal Jade Wester Post in Wilhelmshaven to open in summer 2012 may benefit from the continuing trend to build ever larger container vessels. In the perc... VLCS to dominate new vessel deliveries According to Alphaliner figures, container carriers' answer to the challenges of sustainable shipping and cutting emissions is to build ever-larger ships. In 2000 the average size ... Grieshaber Logistics in Germany AEO-certified The German logistics company Grieshaber Logistik, based in Weingarten (Baden-Württemberg), has recently obtained AEO (authorised economic operator) certification for all its sites.... Raben Ukraine opens new distribution centre in Dnipropetrovsk Raben Ukraine, a subsidiary of the Netherland's Raben Group, recently opened ad new distribution centre in Dnipropetrovsk. This new facility will allow providing customers in easte... Ceva signs contract logistics deal in Switzerland with Samsung Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a one-year contract with Samsung in Switzerland. This deal marks the entry into the Swiss contract logistics market for the s...

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Ensco orders ultra-premium jack-up rig at Keppel FELS Panama Canal awards Spanish shipbuilder contract for 14 tugs Marad approves Title XI guarantee for Crowley subsidiary STX OSV wins PSV order from Troms Offshore Supply Horizon Lines completes refinancing of capital structure FMC to probe role of HMT in diverting U.S. cargo to Canada and Mexico

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
South runway now reopened at Portland International Airport Bellingham Port Commission Oks lease with Leap Frog Panama Canal Authority places order for 14 new tugs New Washington State ferry set for testing in Puget Sound AAPA names Delaware senator U.S. Port Person of the Year

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Cairn heads for the Med, while eyeing Cyprus and Lebanon Exploration company gains 100% interest in five blocks in Gulf of Valencia Further funding to come from selling stakes 'Farm-outs' integral part of Cairn's financing strategy Calais gears up to assert its position DP World has finally announced an opening date for the London Gateway, but the port of Calais is completing a $530m expansion plan. It will be an interesting struggle Fears of LNG carnage unfounded The fleet needs to grow to meet the increase from new countries Aframax Mediterranean rates soar as Turkish Straits delays worsen Owners reap rewards as congestion in the straits could lead to further rate rises Shipping requires two to tango Only a return to industrial shipping with contracted employment can prevent the extremes of the recent past and the present from bankrupting shipowners Suggesting EEDI be scrapped is missing the mark ICS is broadly satisfied with the index adopted in July for those ship types that will be responsible for the majority of the industry's future CO2 emissions Canadian and Mexican ports in the frame as FMC launches inquiry Dredging tax faces scrutiny as commission examines prices and competition Japanese fuel oil imports almost triple after quake Power plants burn crude and fuel oil to replace nuclear capacity NYK locks in VLCC for three years Period rates for VLCCs decline but more attractive than dire spot market Recovery in trade to bring resurgence in first-world crews Nautilus general secretary says owners have realised there are no new sources of low-cost labour Shell charters aframax Seaservice for one year at $12,000 daily rate Price indicates further falls in market level for one-year aframax charters Former BLG duo jump ship to Norton Rose Law firm takes on two marine partners in a bid to grow high-end claims arm New cargo product plugs gap at smaller end Marine follows SME retail lead by taking smaller risks online Top northern ports face drop in box volumes through to 2012 Forecasts projects this year's growth will be halved US Gulf drives supramax rates to six-month high Pacific trades are slow as Chinese celebrate holidays DP World reveals the thinking behind London Gateway Details given of the $2.3bn project's financing and market rationale Stolt Nielsen expects tanker markets to remain subdued Profits rise in third quarter but outlook still poor Start installing now It is important that owners visibly endorse the ballast water convention by embracing its requirements V.Ships to list in next three to five years London or New York are preferred locations Horizon Lines completes recapitalisation Jones Act container shipping major has compiled $653m in new and recycled cash Marco Polo Chapter 11 decision delayed Closing arguments set for October 21 BIMCO urges owners to shun EEDI waiver Vessels without an EEDI value would be 'compromised' Brittany Ferries drops Poole-Cherbourg ro-pax service Daily freight-only services continue but company considers its options on passenger vessels Svitzer appointed as Rena salvor Costamare-owned, MSC-operated vessel stuck on reef is emitting light oil slick Dalian Port in race for overseas funding Chinese port to issue offshore yuan and US-dollar bonds amid drop in government spend Canada slams FMC 'cargo diversion' inquiry US claims of subsidies rejected FMC tables proposal for index-linked service agreements Some 50 service contracts linked to various freight rate indices have been filed with the FMC to date

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Stolt still sees recovery ahead THE CHEMICAL carrying sector is likely to recover in 2013, Stolt-Nielsen reiterated today, while reporting a slight fall in 3Q11 net profits year on year Italy excludes register from austerity cuts ITALY'S transport minister Altero Matteoli has pledged to exclude its ship register from austerity measures MSC hopes to extend Colombo terminal deal MSC PLANS to extend its terminal agreement with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority for two more years 12 hurt in Thames casualty A DOZEN people were hurt in a River Thames ferry accident, Port of London Authority spokesman Martin Garside told Fairplay today Tanker owners warned about the 'L' word IDLING tanker tonnage might not be viable for owners, even with the crude market in the doldrums, owners have been warned CSAV approves $1.2Bn capital increase CSAV'S shareholders have approved another capital increase, this time for $1.2Bn VLGC rates rise to high THE VLGC bull run has continued, with the Baltic Exchange recording average freight rates of $73.656 per tonne, a $0.90 rise from 4 October, brokers told Fairplay today Class told to innovate NOBORO Ueda, boss at Class NK, has warned classification societies that innovation is the way to secure the sector's future Gladstone fish ban scuttled QUEENSLAND'S government today lifted a Gladstone fishing ban introduced over concern that dredging was harming human health Suezmax rates firming SPOT RATES for Suezmax tankers are rising on the back of strong business in West Africa, but Mediterranean/Black Sea routes are also doing well, analyst and broker sources said today EC opens Tirrenia aid inquiry THE EC HAS opened an in-depth inquiry into public aid received by five companies belonging to Italy's former public sector group Tirrenia BIMCO urges single S&P form BIMCO's deputy secretary-general Soren Larsen told Fairplay today it is concerned with sale forms that Asian countries have produced or are producing Richards Bay stocks rise to record high RICHARDS Bay Coal Terminal received 1.3M tonnes more than it shipped in September, resulting in port stocks soaring to an all-time high 5M tonnes, according to IHS McCloskey Brodotrogir yard aid granted CROATIA'S competition agency AZTN has approved 2.8Bn kuna ($495.3M) in government aid for Brodotrogir shipyard's restructuring Snarls ease at iron ore ports CONGESTION in major drybulk ports decreased in the past week by 5

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
President Names Emergency Rail Review Board President Obama, moving to prevent a potential strike against major U.S. railroads, named a five-person presidential emergency board on Thursday... Port of LA Won't Appeal Truck Case The Port of Los Angeles said Thursday it will not appeal an appeals court ruling striking down the port's regulatory... Cosco Chairman Wei to Keynote TPM Wei Jiafu, chairman of Cosco Group, the world's fourth-largest container line by capacity and the largest carrier based in China,... FedEx Freight Expands in Montana FedEx Freight expanded its service center in Butte, Mont., to a 65-door facility to make it a less-than-truckload hub in... Rail Intermodal Extends Record Volume Run With a mild 0.6 percent gain in the latest week, major North American railroads again set a new all-time high... NS Readies Virginia-North Carolina Stack Service Norfolk Southern Railway is launching in mid-October a new double-stack rail service that will connect Virginia's ports to central North... Bulk Rail Traffic Sets New 2011 Highs A broad-based pickup in bulk railcar shipments pushed freight carloads up 2.2 percent at major North American railroads in the... EPA Taps Kraft, Lowe's, Pepsico for Green Awards The federal Smartway program recognized teams at Ikea, Kraft Foods, Pepsico, Lowe's and J.B. Hunt for making achievements in environmentally... Melford Terminal's Mann Validates Building Nova Scotia's Second Port (Video) Richie Mann, VP of Marketing for the Melford International Terminal, discusses upcoming plans for the terminal, currently being built in... Panama Canal Orders 14 Tugboats The Panama Canal Authority ordered 14 new tugboats in anticipation of more vessel traffic when the canal completes its third... Whose Waterways Revenue Stream? Rick Calhoun sees the inland waterways infrastructure crisis from the perspective of both shipper and carrier. He is president of... Disparate Hours Federal regulators are due to issue a final rule on changes in truck driver hours at the end of this... Untangling Supply Chain Knots "If it was easy, everyone would be doing it," the logistics director for a large U.S. health care products importer... UPS Raises Retail Stakes UPS last month introduced "My Choice" to help residential consignees gain control over the inbound delivery of their increasing number... Teamster General Election Begins An election that could determine the course of the Teamsters union and the tenor of its relations with employers begins... Maersk Hikes US-Far East Rates Maersk Line plans to increase freight rates on westbound cargo from the U.S. to the Far East, starting Nov. 15.... Maerks Changes India-South Africa Rotation Maersk Line changed the port rotation of its MESA Service connecting the Middle East, he Indian Subcontinent and South Africa.... Maersk Denies it Aims to Rule Asia-Europe Trade Maersk Line on Thursday denied reports that it is using its market size and economies of scale to drive weaker... Boehner, Cantor Attack Trucking HOS Rewrite The Republican-controlled House is speeding toward a conflict with the Department of Transportation that could scuttle changes to trucker hours... NRF Forecasts 2.8 Percent Rise in Holiday Sales The National Retail Federation forecasts a 2.8 percent increase in holiday sales, and said retail prospects for the season "can... Container Ship Charter Rates Plummet Container ship charter rates are in free fall as ocean carriers cut back on hired tonnage amid plunging freight rates,... EU Rejects Airline Carbon Scheme Challenge A European Union scheme compelling all airlines to pay for carbon emissions on flights to and from the 27-nation bloc... British Airways, Iberia Cargo Traffic Up 1.6 Percent International Airlines Group, the owner of the merged British Airways-Iberia carrier, boosted cargo traffic in September by 1.6 percent year-over-year... Horizon Completes $652.8 Million Refinancing Horizon Lines completed a complicated $652.8 million refinancing that saves the largest U.S. domestic ocean carrier from bankruptcy and will... Canadian Pacific CEO Talks Peak Season Outlook, Commodity Demands (Video) Canadian Pacific Railway President and CEO Fred Green, the keynote speaker at this year's Canada Maritime Conference, gives his outlook... Canada Defends Trade Policies Against FMC Inquiry The Canadian government said it will "vigorously defend" its trade policies and infrastructure investments against any of the findings of...

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Ocean carriers still in trouble in Q3 11 MSC to buy space on Trident/OC1 Grimaldi phases new ship into N Europe/West Africa trade Yucatan phases in new cranes MSC ship on the rocks in New Zealand

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Long-haul lull Sterne Agee equity analyst says tanker market saturation is a problem for VLCC segment but weak US demand is the real issue. Silver lining in Sunoco shocker MJLF's new research recruit says more than 44 product tankers would be needed to plug gap created by US refinery closures. Owners face a close shave Nikolas Tsakos could be in for a hairy couple of years while Teekay chief backs cleansing effect of company failures. Trai Thien cash hunt continues US arm of Southeast Asian mini-bulker operator posts quarterly gain but fight to fund newbuilds persists. Tsakos sounds safety alarm Poor tanker market could lead to a rise in casualties as owners cut corners, says Nikolas Tsakos. Barfleur trial ends Brittany Ferries is laying up ro-pax after a seven-month cross-Channel test came to an end. Golar seals debut deal Golar LNG Partners turns to John Fredriksen-backed parent for $222m loan as US-listed offshoot inks first FSRU acquisition. Capesize bulker rate rise A tight tonnage position in the western hemisphere has underpinned freight rate increases. Dahlman down on FRO US bank also cuts OSG to "sell" as it predicts 15 more months of pain for tankers. DFDS in the clear Danish ro-ro group wins Estonian competition clearance for buying BSL service to Sweden. CECON gains subsea contract Arendal-based offshore installation company has won a welcome West African contract. Svitzer tackles Rena Danish salvor to refloat Greek boxship stuck off New Zealand, as small amount of oil leaks from pipes.

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Downward spiral? Canadians irked by cargo diversion inquiry The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission voted unanimously on Wednesday to start a notice of inquiry into disparities that may be causing U.S.-bound cargo to be pushed to Canadian and Mexican ports. The FMC's decision to begin the inquiry drew sharp r... FMC makes index-linked contracts easier The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission on Wednesday voted unanimously to issue a proposed rule aimed at making it easier for ocean carriers and shippers to use service contracts with rates linked to freight rate indexes. Under the commission's curre... CMA CGM raises rates, peak season fees The liner carrier CMA CGM said Wednesday it plans to raise rates and assess peak season surcharges on a handful of trades this month. The rate increases, which went into effect Oct. 1, are: From Northern Europe to the Persian Gulf and Red Sea, $1... Matson lowers bunker fee Jones Act carrier Matson Navigation Co. said Wednesday it will lower its bunker surcharge by 2 percent on sailings from Oct. 9. The Hawaii surcharge will be reduced from 42.5 percent to 40.5 percent, while the Guam surcharge will be reduced from 44... TNT's Q3 performance declines TNT Express said Thursday it expects muted growth for its Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) business and "continuing negative performance" in the Americas. In its third quarter business update, TNT said trading was "relatively resilient" in it... K+N opens Cartagena hub Swiss freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new distribution center in Cartagena. The new facility has 10,000 square meters of warehouse space and 11,000 pallet positions at the Contecar complex at Cartagena, a key transshipment in northern... Customs replicates TSN for internal ACE users U.S. Customs and Border Protection has created an internal version of the Trade Support Network to better pulse frontline employees about what functions they expect from the Automated Commercial Environment, Cindy Allen, director of the ACE Busine... House committee advances FTAs The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday advanced implementing legislation for free trade agreements with Colombia, South Korea and Panama. "For too long, America has sat on the sidelines, losing ground to foreign competitors in nations... U.S. trade mission to Qatar, UAE Commerce Department's Undersecretary for International Trade Francisco Sánchez will lead a U.S. trade delegation to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on Oct. 30-Nov. 3 to promote U.S. goods, services, and technologies in the multi-modal transporta...

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OCTOBER 6, 2011
Challenge of sustainability leading to 'ever-larger ships' Drive towards larger containerships is gathering pace, says Alphaliner. Fujairah bunker market firms "Prompt cargoes are just not there," said a fuel oil trader. Sunken oil tanker to undergo tests Remotely operated vehicle will test for the presence of oil inside the cargo and fuel oil tanks. North European bunker markets firm But Rotterdam prices were weakening later in the day. KPI Bridge Oil appoints trader for Valparaiso office Appointment will 'strengthen service during period of increased activity and expansion.' Fuel oil stocks close to eight-month low Middle distillates inventories fall in wake of Shell refinery fire. BIMCO to help members assess EEDI implications Will make an EEDI calculator available soon, advises members against using waivers when ordering new ships. Canadian port considers 'cold ironing' Study to assess feasibility of supplying shore-side power at Victoria's deep water terminal. Bunker prices generally rising in Asia Slack demand in key Asian hubs. Sinopec to start bunkering in Qingdao Sinopec to lease two to three vessels to support bunkering ops in Qingdao. Asian fuel oil price discount widens Premium of 180 cSt to 380 cSt narrows to $7.25 pmt, says oil broker. South Korean bunker supplies 'stable' in October Local refiners to produce around 680,000 mt of bunker fuels in October. Grounded box ship leaking oil off New Zealand Two kilometres oil slick spotted near the vessel on Thursday morning.

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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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