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BRIEFS

February 11, 2011

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*Shipping News* BaltEx's freight futures trading roll-out 'too slow' The Baltic Exchange's plan for a central trading screen for dry bulk freight derivatives is moving too slowly and concerns are growing that rivals may look to launch their own, freight futures users said. SuMed pipeline can cover northbound flows: IEA In the event of political unrest in Egypt disrupting shipments through the Canal, the Suez-Mediterranean or SuMed crude pipeline has ample capacity to ensure continued northbound flows, the International Energy Agency (IEA) says.

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Shipping Corporation of India profit up 138pc on box boom Hapag-Lloyd back in black with US$132 million profit Maersk says Egyptian shipping improves, but congestion lingers Maersk to add mega-ships to fast growing Sino-India loop US Commerce Secretary calls on India to ease US trade barriers Vancouver dock talks on again after cooling off period ends Jiangsu's port throughput surpasses 1.5 billion tonnes last year Alashankou Pass cargo volume up 8.6 per cent last year Hapag-Lloyd to phase out provision of its own US chassis Trans-Siberian Railway test intermodal from Korea to Poland Toll Global Forwarding opens new US branches, moves HQ UPS freight division builds group revenue on higher rates Oil prices prompt Qantas to increase surcharges 50pc Singapore Airlines receives logistics support to SDV Fifth test flight for Boeing 747-8 Freighter Volga-Dnepr Airlines signs deal with Aerofuels

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Certain security demands from carriers impractical, say shippers CSTS receives 'Best CHA Award' for 2009-10 IMO launches new drive against piracy MOL in Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations for 1st time SCI orders two AHTSVs from Cochin Shipyard ABG Shipyard sees 9.6 pc rise in Q3 net sales Port of Antwerp delegation in Mumbai Port of Antwerp delegation interacts with southern India trade Shipping Minister allays fears of adverse impact on ports in Orissa Adani Power net up 50 pc in Q3 Soars to 3-week high Transaction cost report a good beginning: Fieo

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Raben opens new Czech office The transport and logistics service provider Raben Logistics Czechia, the Czech subsidiary of the international Raben Group, opened a new office in Liberec, in northern Bohemia in ... Honda extends contract with Bibby Distribution in UK The UK logistics company Bibby Distribution has extended its current two-wheel contract with Honda UK. Bibby Distribution has partnered Honda UK for five years, delivering motorcyc... Blue Dart with higher profits The Indian CEP company Blue Dart Express posted a post-tax profit of INR 943.7 million (EUR 15.2 million) in 2010. This saw a jump from the post-tax profit of INR 607.1 million (EU... Belavia changes Moscow landings Belavia Belarusian Airlines is adjusting its services on the Minsk-Moscow route with effect from today. It will continue to operate six daily flights to three Moscow airports, but ... AF-KLM January cargo volumes grow in line with capacity Air France-KLM reports that its cargo traffic (894 million rtk) rose in line with capacity (1.389 billion atk) in January, improving by 3.4% and 3.3% respectively. The load factor ... Safmarine improves Far East-Indian Subcontinent coverage The shipping line Safmarine has upgraded its Far East-Indian Subcontinent services by introducing a new direct link between Far East and main ports in western India and Pakistan. T... Norfolk Southern facilitates billions in industrial investment along rail lines The Norfolk Southern Corporation participated in the location of 67 new industries and the expansion of 28 existing industries along its rail lines in 2010. New plants and expansio... Trucking adds 3,200 Jobs in USA The US unemployment rate fell to 9% in January, the lowest in almost two years, the country's labour department has reported. A total of 1.1 million jobs were added in 2010, with t... Israeli company proposes sniffer mice to detect explosives at airports The Israeli start-up enterprise BioExplorers uses mice to sniff out explosives at airport security checkpoints. The company, which is staffed by biologists and soldiers from the Is... Hupac back on the growth track The transport volume of the intermodal operator Hupac grew by 13% last year, bringing it back close to the level attained in the record year of 2008. The company said that a total ... Largest French maritime port loses ground Plenty of well-loaded freighters headed for French maritime ports in 2010, but repeated strikes prevented hubs from significantly increasing their throughput for the year. Marseill... Suez Canal terminal improves container facilities In the eight years since it opened, the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) has grown to handle more than 2.7 million teu annually. Now the transhipment hub is set to complete pha... PKP Cargo handles 120 million t in 2010 Poland's railfreight company PKP Cargo handled 119.4 million t of freight in 2010, 14% more than in 2009 (104.61 million t). PKP Cargo thus only carried 10.9% less goods than in 20... Heavy transit trucks banned from Fernpass in Austria The B179 Fernpass road in Austria is now closed to heavy vehicles weighing more than 7.5 t. The road has recently been used by truckers as a transit route to link Germany and Italy...

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Grand Princess to lose signature Skywalker Nightclub in interest of fuel economy Swiftships wins FMS contract for Egyptian patrol craft Commandant delivers State of the Coast Guard address Wärtsilä names next President and CEO

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Port of Everett eyes deal with bottling company Port association presents pair of cruise awards NYK Group completes winter safety campaign General Maritime completes sale of tanker vessels OOCL sees success in container pickup scheme

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Surge in LR1 activity pushes rates up Confidence lifted as Asian traders return from lunar new year holidays, but brokers question rally's strength Traders warn Baltic to urgently resolve dry freight screen delays Industry-endorsed trading platform needed to keep'neutral heart of shipping's' influence IEA increases 2011 crude demand forecast The International Energy Agency has raised its 2011 global crude oil demand forecast by 140,000 barrels per day Rio Tinto to continue iron ore expansion after record results Capesize rates rise for third day to bolster Baltic index The Baltic Dry Index rose 44 points to 1,136 yesterday, with the usually beleaguered capesizes seeing average time charter rates rising for the third straight day, going up by $871 to a daily rate of $6,379 Surge in cargo volumes propel VLCC spot rates Rates top $30,000 daily as new cargoes flood the market after lunar holiday break Shell boss calls on navies to 'take down' pirate ships Governments should authorise military to take tougher action amid escalating violent attacks on seafarers Beluga warns of 'widespread deficiencies' in piracy response Naval response to the Beluga Nomination hijacking led to the death of three crew, chief executive Niels Stolberg claims Action against motherships must be last resort Nautilus urges caution over calls to attack pirate motherships African oil exports buoy suezmax trades Record volumes of West African crude were exported in suezmaxes in 2010 and this oil was delivered further afield than in previous years Genmar nets $18m from sale of two tankers To use proceeds to trim senior bank loan facility of $750m NEL makes joint bid for Istanbul ferry company Forms investment consortium to bid for Istanbul Deniz Otobusleri Big and small FLNG pioneers aim to make their dreams a reality Larger barge-like projects capable of producing up to 6m tonnes per year of LNG serving larger fields of 'stranded' gas Persistence of the old order As in the past, marine insurers will look for solutions beyond the efforts of modern governments to deal with the age-old scourge of piracy US accusations could reflect badly on Hong Kong Should China's outlying province be doing more to pacify the US in its sanctions against Iran? Keeping up appearances Sanctions against Iran could be thwarted if China decides to put its own interests first Shell sets sights on 2016 production at Prelude Field Anticipated annual production would be 3.6m tonnes per year of LNG, 0.4m tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas, and 1.3m tonnes of condensate New US visa to benefit foreign shipping executives Move closes loophole that prevents foreign maritime workers from acquiring biometric ID cards Regasification and floating liquefaction poised for growth Sector forecast to be worth $7bn by 2017 as Bureau Veritas issues new classification rules for projects around world Mezeron axes Isle of Man daily freight service Dohle start-up ends Douglas-Liverpool route after failing to meet volume growth and profitability targets CMA CGM bond move to reduce uncertainty over repayments With $5bn in secured and unsecured debt, French container line needs to keep its lenders happy TAL posts record profits in 2010 Aggressive investment and rebound in leasing demand drive up 2010 profit to $103.4m Decision time for emissions The debate in the shipping industry about how payments for greenhouse gas emissions should be raised is getting heated Harrowing Hormuz Efforts by the international community should overcome the problem of pirate attacks on VLCCs in the Strait of Hormuz Montreal in bid to boost box handling efficiency Signs productivity deal with terminal operators New Century seeks $1bn Hong Kong listing Sources confirm IPO bid targeted for first half of 2011

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
GenMar asset sell-off continues PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired General Maritime today announced two more tanker sales to meet looming debt obligations Cable to Cuba finished CABLE-laying ships have completed an undersea fibre-optic cable linking Cuba with Venezuela, IHS Global Insight reported today Battle joined on US port truck bill US BOX liners are opposing a House green proposal that they say would divert imports and raise supply chain costs Sparring heats up on US trade accords SHIPPING joined Republican congressmen today in pressing the Obama administration to gain approval for stalled trade accords with Panama and Colombia USC said to seek loan RUSSIA'S government-run yard holding USC reportedly plans to seek 35Bn rubles ($1.2Bn) in state bank loans to finance a new yard Floating storage nears nadir FLOATING storage sank again in January and is now nearing a two-year low, the IEA reported today Keppel CEO buys shares KEPPEL'S CEO Choo Chiau Beng has exercised options to buy 230,000 shares at S$8 US LNG export terminal to close ALASKA'S Kenai LNG terminal, the sole LNG export facility in the US, will be mothballed as soon as next month, state officials have confirme ABG revenues rise 10% RIDING on new orders, ABG Shipyard said its revenues rose 10% in its October-December quarter Capesize rates rise DAILY rates for Capesizes continued to rocket today, rising 15.8% to $6,379 a day after an 8.9% rise yesterday Navies accused of 'neglect' THE ECOTERRA piracy monitoring group has criticised naval forces over the hijacking of a VLCC close to where another vessel had been attacked a week earlier Reefer outlook improves RATES for fruit shipments from the Southern Hemisphere are steady to firm today ' with good upside potential ' as the reefer peak season gets going Korea vehicle rise good news for carriers VEHICLE production in South Korea increased 23.8% year on year in January, driven by rising domestic and export demand, IHS Global Insight reported today Ferry workers end blockade STRIKING seafarers from French ferry operator SNCM have stopped blocking sea access to the city centre eastern docks of Marseilles 21-day Callao strike ends LIMA'S port of Callao reportedly said today it would take at least a week to clear backlogs, after workers signed an accord to end a 21-day strike.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Lawmaker Sees Tangled Credentialing Web Congress may tackle an overhaul of the tangled transportation security credentialing system. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., chairman of the House Transportation... FRA Approves Alameda Corridor Loan The Federal Rail Administration approved an $83.7 million loan for the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority that should delay until late... Pacer International Returns to Profit in 2010 Intermodal provider Pacer International eked out a $900,000 net profit in 2010, compared with a $174.8 million loss in 2009.... Cochin Strike Ends Dockworkers called off their strike at India's Port of Cochin Feb. 9 after the Kerala High Court on Wednesday directed... Jobless Claims Drop to Lowest Since July 2008 The number of people filing for state unemployment benefits dropped to a two-and-a-half-year low last week, the Labor Department said... Italy Seeks Way to Dispose of Radioactive Container Italian authorities are looking for a way of disposing of a container containing radioactive material that has been sitting on... French Dockworkers Suspend Strikes, Resume Talks French dockworkers Feb. 10 suspended a six-week-long campaign of strikes after port employers agreed to resume negotiations on union demands... Bollore Eyes Guinea Investment The French holding group Bollore is looking to invest $150 million in a dry port in Guinea to ease shipment... DP World Opens Inland Container Terminal in Pakistan DP World opened a new inland container terminal in ceremonies Thursday in Lahore, Pakistan's second largest city. DP World... Lufthansa Cargo Boosts January Traffic 17.5 Percent Lufthansa Cargo boosted freight traffic 17.5 percent in January from a year ago. The German carrier said the increase,... Air France-KLM Swings to $81.6 Million Cargo Profit Air France-KLM's cargo unit swung to an $81.6 million operating profit in the final three months of 2010 from a... Kirby Buys Ship Fueling Operations Inland waterways operator Kirby Corp., using its strong financial position to expand its service reach, will buy the ship fueling...

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Truck strike nears in South Africa Hapag-Lloyd down in Q4 10 ESPO calls for EU port customer views French dockers suspend strikes More Maersk box ships chartered by MSC

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
BaltEx under fire Baltic big guns question exchange's role at the "heart of shipping" amid pressure surrounding delayed FFA platform. Tribe invades Vale railway Six miners held hostage in indigenous assault on South American mining giant's operation in Northern Brazil. NOCC pulls the trigger Nordic banking giants enter Oslo-listed owner's war room with sights set on $21.5m raid on capital markets. RBG adds four UK subsea syndicate sets $4.8m aside for expansion amid order for set of diving support vessels. Statoil taps Transocean Norwegian energy giant prepares to pay $427m to lock up drilling rig controlled by Transocean. Jadroplov losses mount Croatian boxship and bulker owner posts bigger deficit for 2010 as fleet write-down hurts. Genmar sheds tankers Jewel of Georgiopoulos empire chips away at debt after pocketing $18.5m from fresh series of tanker transactions. Cosco clinches car carriers Shanghai-quoted heavy-lift specialist makes debut PCC dip with purchase of newbuilding duo from related outfit. Torpedo fished from Channel British missile from the 1950s plucked from UK waters near busy ferry route. HHI's sinking regret Korean shipyard says sorry after newbuilding boxship on test run hits Russia's Alexandra, killing 11 crew. Tanker hits fishing boat Two fishermen thought it was the end as Prisco aframax loomed off the UK. Two hurt as FPSO escapes Two Maersk Oil crewmen injured after Gyrphon anchor chains snap during a heavy storm. Navios spies tanker spike Angeliki Frangou-led tanker owner counting on uptick in products tanker demand as it sinks to small loss. Boskalis in grounding scare Holed utility vessel makes desperate dash for Australian beach as water floods in. Cape owners fight back Zodiac and a Japanese operator among the companies refusing charters until capesize spot market improves. Ro-pax breached Hull of Acciona's Fortuny torn after hitting side at Valencia due to technical fault. Building lull burns Bergen Slowdown in shipbuilding activity hurts Oslo-listed yard in the fourth quarter. Tanker in spill claim Herning ship linked to 8km trail of vegetable oil in North Sea by German navy. Solvang scraps tanker Oslo-listed owner disposes of 1983-built LPG carrier Clipper Posh.

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Nadler reintroduces dray truck bill Congressman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., has reintroduced a bill that would amend the Federal Motor Carrier Act to allow ports to enact and enforce clean truck programs and implement environmental regulations that are more stringent than federal requir... Jaguar promotes Selter to VP strategy Freight forwarder Jaguar Freight Services has promoted Marc Selter to vice president of strategy and transformation. Selter was director of U.S. operations. He has more than 14 years of management experience in the logistics and supply chain indust... Pacer reports 4th quarter loss Pacer International reported a fourth quarter net loss of $1.1 million, compared to a net profit of $9.3 million in the same 2009 period. Revenue was $373.3 million in the quarter ending Dec. 31, compared to $420.2 million in the fourth quarter of ... CN plans $1.7 billion capital spend in 2011 Canadian National Railway said Wednesday it plans to invest $1.7 billion in 2011, including $1 billion on track infrastructure it said would maintain safe railway operations and improve its network's productivity and fluidity. Plans include replac... Global Aviation opens Hong Kong, Germany offices Global Aviation Holdings, parent company of North American Airlines and World Airways, has opened sales offices in Hong Kong and in Leipzig, Germany, to better serve the company's international customers in Asia-Pacific and Europe. Todd R. Hildret... Report: Fredriksen not persuing Hapag-Lloyd share Shipping magnate John Fredriksen has no plans to buy a slice of the German container line Hapag-Lloyd if it is put on the open market, his aide Tor Olav Troim toldBloombergthis week. Fredriksen Fredriksen owns roughly 15 percent in TUI AG, the Eur... TSA pulls forwarders from screening program The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has kicked two freight forwarders out of a voluntary industry security program designed to reduce the expense of screening for cargo on passenger airplanes, a Department of Homeland Security official... Certified Cargo Screening Program

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Mærsk sells more ships to MSC A P Møller-Mærsk has reportedly sold another three older container carriers to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). The three vessels in question are Maersk Maine, Maersk Vermont and Maersk Marylund Somali pirates released from Danish warship The Danish warship Esbern Snare has released six Somali men, who have been in custody onboard the vessel since December 30, 2010. The men were released as there was not Crude oil tanker hijacked The Greek-owned and Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Irene, 319,247 DWT, has been hijacked some 350 nautical miles South East of the Omani capital Muscat, EU Navfor reports. The Wärtsilä appoints new CEO Björn Rosengren has been appointed new President and CEO of Wärtsilä Corporation from September 1, 2011. The current President and CEO Ole Johansson will retire. Björn Rosengren has held several

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FEBRUARY 10, 2011
Fujairah continues to firm Avails in Middle East hub are tight for buyers wanting products before February 17. Prices firm in Rotterdam and Hamburg Avails tight for prompt deliveries in Hamburg. Fuel leak off Australian coast 'Emergency response procedures' helped contain the spill. No fuel oil movements through key Baltic terminal Ventspils Free Port Authority says cargo volumes down by more than 20%. Pakistan fuel oil demand squeezes markets still further Rising demand from Pakistan's power sector set to continue for months. Singapore fuel oil stocks plummet to near seven-year low Bulk of western arbitrage volumes to arrive in the second half of February. Bunker prices climb at major ports Rising prices in Singapore paper market pushing bunker prices up, says Hong Kong trader. South China fuel oil stocks down Estimated volumes lower at 1.80-1.82 million mt. Chemoil's non-executive director resigns Raymond Joseph Bartoszek's position will be filled by another representative of the Glencore group. Aegean faces US class action lawsuit Suit alleges 'violations' of federal securities law, according to US law firm. Tight supplies ease in Busan Local suppliers are now offering sufficient volumes to the bunker spot market, traders say. WFS shareholder increases shares in the company Investment management firm now holds 7.81% of stake in the company.

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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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