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November 10, 2011

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*Shipping News* S'pore impounds Cosco ship over payment dispute Singapore has impounded a vessel operated by China Cosco Holdings because of a payment dispute, the company said yesterday, reigniting concerns over China's relationship with the global maritime industry. Maersk lowers profit forecast AP Moeller-Maersk A/S said that its container shipping line, the world's biggest, will lose money this year, lowering a previous forecast of a 'modest' profit as freight rates plunged. Dry-bulk ship owners reject multi-year charters Owners of dry-bulk ships are rejecting multi-year charters in expectation that stronger demand for raw materials will reduce a glut of vessels that is depressing rates, according to Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. Dutch ships fund plans listing

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Maersk Group quarterly profits drop 79pc even as revenues rise 9pc Chinese transport minister expects hard times in shipping market US east coast container growth beats west coast, says Global Port Tracker Private navy to protect vessels against pirates - at US$30,000 per ship 'K' Line increases intra-Asia coverage with Hanjin Heung-A tie-up US Federal Maritime Commission claims 'defiance' from transpac groups FESCO's January to September container traffic surges 28pc Evergreen, Wan Hai, Hamburg Sud share slots on Japan-HK-Thailand loop Chongqing cold storage capacity to reach 700,000 tonnes by 2015 Wefang port's throughput up 27pc in first three quarters Nantong port's vessel volume hits new high in first three quarters Hong Kong's Kerry Logistics moves supply chain base due to Thai flood CEVA Logistics quarterly operating profit up 5.8pc to US$118.6 million Kuehne + Nagel extends deal with Poland's Danone health food company CN rail goes to debt market to raise US$700 million to pay debt Logwin looks to expand into Korean as apparel volume rises 30pc in 2011 Cathay to start twice weekly freighter flights to Zaragoza, Spain Ural Airlines launches Heilongjiang to Novosibirsk, Chelyabinsk flights Bad timing makes Boeing's new 747-8F a casualty of air cargo slump Korean Air Cargo offers more online mobile services

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Hactl signs up Silk Way Airlines and S7 Airlines Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl), a major cargo handling agent at the world's largest airfreight hub, welcomed two new customers with the launch of the new winter time... IAG Cargo takes delivery of first B747-8F IAG Cargo, through its British Airways World Cargo brand, the cargo division of British Airways (which acquired BMI from Lufthansa last week), has taken delivery of the first of th... Change in DB Schenker Rail management board Karsten Sachsenröder, the member of the management board in charge of European sales at DB Schenker Rail, will be leaving the company at the end of 2011 by mutual consent. He will ... Howe Robinson Container Index decreases further The Howe Robinson Container Index (HRCI) decreased from 580.1 points for the week ending on 21 October to 556.6 points for the one ending on 4 November. This 24 point decrease in t... Russia extends Saimaa Canal lease with Finland Russia has extended its Saimaa Canal lease agreement with Finland for 50 years. According to the Russia transport ministry, Finland will pay EUR 1.22 million annually plus EUR 0.18... 75 million truck loads shifted to rail VTG, a German wagon lessor and rail logistics company, has been in business for 60 years and says it has transported 3 billion t of bulk goods, the equivalent of about 75 million t... EBRD funds new freight cars to boost Russo-Finnish trade The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has committed to a long-term loan of EUR 22.5 million to fund an investment in new freight wagons to boost by more than ... Deutsche Post DHL and UNDP offer airport training in Indonesia The Indonesian government, Deutsche Post DHL and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) yesterday launched a training programme in Indonesia under the "Get Airports R... D&F McCarthy adding Renault Trucks to fleet D&F McCarthy, one of East Anglia's leading fresh produce merchants, has taken delivery of three Renault Midlums into its Iveco-dominated fleet of 18 trucks and vans. Supplied b... Mobile Services takes delivery of another Volvo truck The Leicestershire-based English car and light commercial vehicle transporters Mobile Services has taken delivery of its fourth new Volvo truck, an FM11-330 6x2 rigid unit. The new... Logwin takes over cross-docking for Bellaflora Bellaflora, Austria's biggest garden centre chain, has recruited the international logistics services provider Logwin to reorganise deliveries to branches. Logwin will assume the c... DHL building logistics centre in Germany for Primark DHL Supply Chain, a leading contract logistics specialist, is building a logistics centre in Mönchengladbach (Germany) for its customer Primark, creating 250 jobs in the region. A ... Ceva Logistics posts minor improvement in Q3 The global logistics services provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics improved its sales by 1.2% in the third quarter of 2011, from EUR 1.815 to 1.84 billion. The corporation's ...

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Hornbeck Offshore ups its stock offering W&O Supply incorporates in Brazil, with first office in Rio Salazar announces proposed 2012-2017 OCS leasing program Newport News Shipbuilding name is back on giant crane Donjon Marine appoints VP of Ops, Salvage and Engineering Maersk newbuild to have MAN Diesel & Turbo EGR system

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Port of Port Angeles taps McAleer as Marketing and Property manager BTS freight transport index up during month of September Port of Seattle program helps veterans enter workforce Port Metro Vancouver sees boost in cruise numbers Carriers start joint service calling East Asia/India

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Booming Asian car demand to keep tankers employed Latest annual Opec report forecasts huge growth in oil demand for road transportation Developing nations' marine bunkers consumption to soar Increased shipping activity in Asia to expand global requirements for fuel Pacific to boost gasoline and gasoil trade Asian demand for oil products to grow to 40% of total global market Disney magic fails to lift flagging car sales Closer co-operation between producers and logistics players is looking more likely VLCCs poised for record monthly cargo volumes from Middle East Ship glut is slashed, boosting owners' sentiment and futures market Marinakis charters out VLCC to BP for year as spot earnings fail to attract Energy giant takes Atlantas at probable daily rate of $19,750 Danes to push deregulation at IMO assembly Maritime authority calling for purge of red tape Drewry transpacific rates dip as Matson talks of trade lane pressure Prices fall marginally to $1,521 per feu on Hong Kong to Los Angeles benchmark route Opening up Northern Sea Route presents social and political challenges While the shipping industry will want to maximise the economic benefits of the NSR, environmental and social conditions in the Arctic need to be protected Liner service connections on the rise in 91 countries Figures from the UN Conference on Trade and Development show Morocco, Vietnam, Lebanon and Algeria as the biggest gainers China clings to its purse strings The G20 summit produced no clear or agreed detail about where the money for proposed bail-out funds and bank recapitalisations will come from Daily rate of $8,000 becomes norm for containership charter market Whether feeder or panamax, vessels are being booked for similar prices Container and tanker operations hit AP Moller-Maersk third quarter Group profit sinks to $371m A question of convenience Owners should think twice before chosing where to flag their vessels It's the message that counts, not the medium Internet use within the maritime industry is on the ascendency Chemoil returns to profit But company still outperformed by competitors despite cost cutting and sales growth Maersk Line hit by falling rates and overcapacity Another two tough years likely, says Nils Andersen Star Bulk reports third-quarter loss Capesize and supramax owner sees 28% year-on-year fall in TCE earnings to $18,808 a day Navios Maritime Acquisition remains in the red LR1 pair finds three-year time charters Greencarrier expands Nordic services Finland to join existing links with Denmark, Sweden and Norway SNCM to lose Corsica contract over breach of EU cabotage directive French appeal court rules in favour of rival Vopak reports 6% rise in third-quarter operating profit year on year to $165m Liquid terminal operator says rise due to new storage capacity Noble Group in $17.5m loss for third quarter Singapore-listed supply chain manager blames 'out-of-control' market volatility War risk ruling likely to be reassessed High Court considers whether piracy threat justifies alternative routing Bergen Group's revenues rise on higher offshore activity Reports turnover of $144.6m for the third quarter FSL and Daxin settle dispute over two vessels 'Amicable' out-of-court settlement sees Daxin paying $5m to First Ship Lease Yangzijiang posts record quarterly profits Singapore-listed yard makes headway in its effort to build higher-value ships Time for diversification With all sectors looking at a serious downturn, we are witnessing what is starting to look like a stampede to the exit Hanging tough Maersk's third-quarter results show how it can win the waiting game Owners urged to see the big picture Focus should be beyond period charters

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Orders fall threatens Chinese builders NEW ORDERS at more than 2,000 shipyards in China reportedly plunged 43% year on year in 2011's first nine months How China's steel plans affect iron sector CHINA is set to produce more iron ore from domestic mines and overseas investments as its steel industry continues growing Star Bulk swings to losses NASDAQ-listed Supramax and Capesize owner Star Bulk today reported lower losses than expected, driven by a 28% plunge in rates Owners wary of Kremlin aid RUSSIAN shipowners today raised questions about the Kremlin's sudden support for shipping Landmark cargo from Sierra Leone CHINA will soon receive its first cargo of iron ore from Sierra Leone in 30 years, IHS Global Insight reported today Hamburg lawyers form own shipping firm LEADING shipping law firms Taylor Wessing and Ince & Co are both reeling from defections from their staffs in Hamburg Höegh chosen for FSRU in Sumatra INDONESIA'S government-run PGN has picked Norway's Höegh LNG to build the Belawan FSRU scheme, IHS World Market Energy reported today Yangzijiang posts $157.7M in profits for 3Q SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said today 3Q2011 net profits surged 40% year on year, to a record high DHL ocean totals drop DEUTCHE Post DHL said today its box liftings dropped year on year in the third quarter to 708,000teu SOBRENA reported to be under administration LEADING French ship repair outfit SOBRENA has reportedly been placed under court administration because of financial difficulties caused by a scarcity of orders Oz port strife settled ASCIANO, the Australian port operator, said it has settled with unions after more than a year of strikes Cargo surge boosts VLCCs BROKERS told Fairplay today they expect VLCC rates in the east-of-Suez market to stay in the Worldscale 50s until year-end COSCO predicts release of bulker in Singapore COSCO told Fairplay today it expects officials in Singapore to release a Panamax bulker arrested on 4 November Trans-Pacific newcomers boxed out A BRUISING price war among container liners has boxed out the six groups that have entered the Trans-Pacific market in the past two years Lending squeeze persists SHIPPING lending capacity will not return any time soon, ABN AMRO's global transport head Gust Biesbroeck has warned.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Business Praises Action on Senate Transport Plan Business groups are praising a Senate committee's approval of a new surface transportation plan but they say it's only the... Ceridian-UCLA Trucking Index Rises 1.1 Percent The Ceridian-UCLA Pulse of Commerce Index reversed course in October, rising 1.1 percent from September after declining for three consecutive... CMA CGM Resumes Libya Service CMA CGM said it has resumed all container commercial services to Libya, joining Maersk Line and Nordana in restarting service... USPS Offers Amnesty on Equipment Returns The U.S. Post Service is urging shippers to return postal-owned equipment and promises not to ask any questions about the... Report Says Industrial Land Market Nearly Recovered The industrial real estate market is one quarter away from reabsorbing the space that went vacant during the 2008-2009 downturn,... Corpus Christi Port Sells 185 Acres to Logistics Firm Texas' Port of Corpus Christi approved the $66 million sale of 185.5 acres at a decommissioned naval base to a... Kintetsu World Express Profit Rises 19.3 Percent Kintetsu World Express, Japan's second-largest international forwarder, said its net profit rose 19.3 percent year-over-year in the first half of... DOT Freight Index Hits 38-Month High Freight volumes carried by the for-hire transportation industry were up 0.9 percent in September from the previous month and reached... Senate Committee Approves Transport Plan The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee unanimously approved a two-year, $109 billion surface transportation bill, but Sen. James Inhofe... Ocean Carriers' Schedule Reliability Rises to 63 Percent The amount of container ships arriving on time in third quarter rose to 63 percent, and Maersk Line had the... Unions Criticize Marad's US-Flag Report Four maritime unions have criticized the Maritime Administration for not including their viewpoints in a study that found U.S.-flag ships... Survey Shows Truckload Capacity Down 1.5 Percent Capacity at a group of six large truckload carriers tracked by The Journal of Commerce fell a cumulative 1.5 percent... Wilh Wilhelmsen Profit Soars 135 Percent Wilh Wilhelmsen's third quarter operating profit surged 135 percent to $175 million on strong growth in the Norwegian car carrier's... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Resume Decline Spot freight rates on the trans-Pacific dropped this week after last week's brief rebound off their 22-month lows. The... Maersk Line Loses $297 Million on Rate Collapse Maersk Line said Friday it lost $297 million on shipping in the third quarter amid collapsing freight rates on the... Agriculture Shippers Expect Tighter Capacity Most shippers of agricultural products are securing the vessel space and equipment they need right now, but they expect space... APM Terminals' Profit Grows 24 Percent APM Terminals' third-quarter profit jumped 24 percent year-over-year to $174 million, as the terminal operator grew container traffic by a... Deutsche Post DHL Raises Profit Outlook Deutsche Post DHL raised its full year earnings forecast Wednesday after reporting an 18.5 percent surge in third quarter operating...

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Forwarders' profits continue CEVA Group has joined the list of forwarders still reporting much better operating results than ocean carriers in Q3 11 compared to the same period last year, although ... Rena: ROB bunker salvage hits snag Exploding reefer Vietnamese contagion The reefer box explosions that took place at Cat Lai terminal, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and in China continue to spread a negative message to the shipping community, ... Crowley adds cool containers Jacksonville-based Crowley Maritime Corp, which operates container and ro-ro services between the US and a wide range of locations in the Caribbean and Central ... Port Tracker forecasts November US imports drop on back of 'lean' inventories Import cargo volumes at the US' major container terminals have started to decline as retailers keep inventories 'extremely lean', according to the monthly Global ... Maersk losses also grow As with other ocean carriers, Maersk's losses from liner container shipping activities grew dramatically in Q3 11 compared to the previous quarter, from a deficit ... Dealing with the teenagers Mark Williams, research manager of UK-based shipbroker Braemar Seascope, believes that scrapping teenage containerships and more effective management of supply ... Damco expands its distribution capacity in Dubai Copenhagen-headquartered Damco, a leading provider of global logistics services, has responded to growing demand for warehousing and freight distribution services ... APM T: 'a steady ship' Among all of the gloom and doom in the liner shipping sector, operators of container terminals appear to be the beacon of stability. This is also evident in the ...

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
ESEA poised to pounce Aristides Pittas sees additional investment opportunities on the horizon in both the box and bulker markets. Solstad spots spike Activity uptick in the North Sea and abroad bodes well for Oslo-listed owner as results surge. Dahlman downs TBS Equity analyst urges clients to sell shares of ailing bulker owner as price plummets 13%. Bigger Rem better in third Larger fleet helps Age Remoy-led offshore owner to a stronger set of third quarter numbers. Farstad ties up two Energy giants turn to Oslo-listed owner for the tonnage they need to support projects in Brazil and the North Sea. Khanna cold on LNG move Geroge Economou's DryShips will not be moving into the LNG sector right now, operating chief says. Garware's earnings clipped Indian offshore support vessel operator sees profit and revenue come under pressure. Sevan sees red Ailing FPSO specialist covered in red in the third as it races to seal Teekay rescue package. Vosco turns red Vietnamese state bulker owner posts nine-month loss as borrowing costs hit bottom line. Navios nets 'milestone' deal Angeliki Frangou's Navios Acquisition lands period contracts for product tanker newbuildings. Deep Sea plans growth spurt John Fredriksen-led offshore owner is looking to add to its fleet after profitable third quarter.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Exploding reefer contaminant may be methyl chloride Refrigeration experts believe they have discovered with "near certainty" the cause of several explosions in the cooling systems of refrigerated containers, explosions that have killed three workers worldwide. Private navy to combat piracy looks for investment Hastings leaves Sea Star COSCO adjusting BAF and CAF on Europe routes Matson profit takes $6 million hit from service end Seago joins INTTRA network Maersk Line down in 3Q, but terminal, oil divisions help group

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NOVEMBER 9, 2011
Crude dips on Italian debt concerns Oil dropped along with the euro and stocks earlier as turmoil in Italy bolstered concern that Europe's debt crisis will spread. Fujairah prices stable Deliveries in Cape Town available for supply up to and including November 21. Rotterdam market softened Demand for bunker fuels was 'paltry at best', a player told Bunkerworld. Chemoil posts 'strong' Q3 profit Plans to strengthen its bunker business as well as to 'further diversify' in Q4 2011 and next year. Bunker prices generally softening in Asia Mixed demand in major Asian bunker ports on Wednesday, say traders. Odfjell swings to black in third quarter Company's bottom line 'challenged' by increase in bunker costs. Slow steaming to become 'more widespread' in future All shipowners to explore slow steaming, says chairman and CEO of Nordic American Tankers. 'Increasingly difficult' to pass on bunker cost, says Maersk A.P. Moller-Maersk posts 78% decline in net profit in Q3; expects its box shipping unit to post a loss for full year 2011. Air pockets preventing removal of fuel from Rena Salvors encounter air every time they begin pumping oil from submerged tank, says MNZ salvage advisor. Tanker operators urged to get 'creative' Tanker operators can consider slow steaming, vessel layups and mergers to lower operational costs, says Poten & Partners spokesman. NuStar commences bunker ops in New Orleans To operate two barges to support its bunkering business at the port. Japan bunker inventories at 'relatively low' levels Generally slack demand across Japanese ports. Tanker operator extends losses in Q3 Bunker prices continue to put pressure on its earnings during the quarter.

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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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