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BRIEFS

July 11, 2011

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*Shipping News* Baltic Index turns negative on low cargo The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, turned negative on Friday as cargo demand on the larger capesize vessels slowed after active bookings earlier this week.

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Hong Kong International Terminals takes delivery of 10 huge hybrid RTGs No price floor in sight as rates continue to fall on major east-west trades CMA CGM warns of US$125/TEU surcharge July 15 due to dense fog at Qingdao Fujian transshipment volume expected to top 10 million tonnes in 2011 Hubei's import-led trade volume soars 114pc in first five months Hanjin Shipping raises US$150 million in bond sale to build war chest Maersk's stand-alone forwarder Damco ready for major acquisitions in India America Feeder Lines revives Halifax-Portland-Boston loop with 700-TEUer Maersk hikes West Africa congestion fees, except for Angola Hamburg Sud names 7,100-TEU Santa Rita training ship, biggest of two Guangxi's Pingxiang Integrated Bonded Area soon to start operation CMA CGM new rail shuttle links Zeebrugge to Duisburg's tri-modal hub CSAV drops NACSA Mexico-US west coast loop, its 3rd recent service loss 'K' Line to start power saving campaign at its Tokyo headquarters Smaller Asia-Europe vessels at risk as mega ships push all aside APMT offers Rotterdam barge service to avoid road congestion US prosecutors drop cargo price fixing charges against Air New Zealand Xiamen-Taiwan air freight volume hits 4,403 tonnes in first five months Cargoitalia abandons Atlanta, launches Europe-West Africa service Indian customs officers busted for bribery at Thiruvananthapuram airport

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All-time high containership deliveries expected in 2012 GE Shipping takes delivery of new Supramax dry bulk carrier International panel of judges lined up for Seatrade Middle East & Subcontinent awards Black pepper imports equals total exports India offers to export 2 lakh t rice to Bangladesh India, Bangladesh sign investment pact KoPTs Diamond Harbour container terminals obstacles cleared Port Community Systems operators create European association US Homeland Security chief doubts feasibility of 100 pc box scanning Tata Steel, CWC seek consent to build freight terminals 2nd highest FDI inflow recorded in May since 2000 Apparel exports climb 49 pc in May Duty-free import of sugar extended till Aug.-end Exports grow "very high" 46.4 pc in June FDI approval process simplified Jan.-June coffee exports climb 45 pc Ministry for 49 pc FDI in multi-brand retail Rs. closes at 10-week high against $ Collett & Sons enlarge wind turbine transport fleet Huge drilling floor transported from Norway to China

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JULY 8, 2011
IRU NELTI shifts to third gear in ECO Region The Economic Cooperation Organisation Regular Monitoring of Trucks (ECO-RMT) in partnership with IRU's New Eurasian Land Transport Initiative (NELTI-3) was launched recently in Ash... Rail freight traffic up in Canada Combined loadings of rail freight traffic originating in Canada and received from the US rose to 26.7 million tonnes in April, up 8.4% from April 2010. According to a report from S... EU has to approve MAN takeover Volkswagen has to have an approval for the planned takeover of the MAN Corporation. A relevant application will be submitted to the EU Competition Commission shortly. (ben) KLM Cargo business affected by troubles in Africa and the Middle East In June the group's cargo business remained affected by the troubles in Africa and the Middle East and the impact of the earthquake in Japan. It also faced a situation of overcapac... P&O Ferrymasters extends Procter & Gamble pet food rail deal Supply chain solutions specialist P&O Ferrymasters has renewed its contract with trimodal Euroterminal Coevorden, located 200 km north-east of Rotterdam, which is first base fo... British Airways extends agreement British Airways has agreed a 3-year renewal of its contract with Kuehne + Nagel for the import of its range of in-flight wines from around the world to the United Kingdom. In addit... Callao Terminal officially signed over to APM Terminals With the final documents signed, the APM Terminals 30 year concession starts at Peru's largest port (Terminal Muelle Norte). Immediately tariff charges will be reduced by 15%-18% a... Port cooperation The German city of Weil am Rhein, the Rheinhafengesellschaft (Rhine Port Authority) as well as the Swiss ports on the Rhine concluded a contract for a strategic partnership which w... WWL makes senior leadership appointments Christopher J. Connor has been named Chief Commercial Officer for the company's global organization. Connor will assume the CCO role while continuing as Deputy CEO of Wallenius Wil... SDV renewed contract with Thales Alenia Space to manage worldwide satellites logistics By signing a 4-year contract at the Paris Air Show, Thales Alenia Space has renewed its confidence in SDV for transporting satellites. SDV will move the satellites from assembling ... Röhlig invests in South America The German logistics service provider Röhlig is going to buy 50% of the Procargo Group, their premium agent for South America for many years. To expand the network globally is an e... Ceva Logistics renews agreement with Honda Logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has renewed its partnership with Honda of the UK Manufacturing (HUM), a subsidiary of the multinational automotive company Honda, extend... Axel Salzmann is leaving the SCHUNCK GROUP Lawyer Axel Salzmann, director of the central division Corporate Identity for many years and member of the board is leaving OSKAR SCHUNCK AG & Co. KG as of 30 September 2011. A...

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JULY 8, 2011
OSG gets Title XI Loan Guarantee Omega Navigation files for Chapter 11 protection Venezuela: Armed robberies at isolated anchorages Containership deliveries set for new TEU capacity record Concordia Maritime offers smartphone app STX Europe cuts STX OSV stake to 50.7%

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JULY 8, 2011
Port of Bellingham earns clean audit for 2010 Braemar report sees record for box ship newbuildings AAPA pleased with proposed transportation legislation The New World Alliance to suspend Transpacific run US rail freight traffic climbs during week

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JULY 8, 2011
Capesize rates steady as Atlantic stays tight Market remains firm as tonnage in the Atlantic pushes the capesize time charter average up 7%, while the Pacific stays finely balanced ExxonMobil charter heralds Atlantic suezmax rate falls Owners accept lower rates for suzemaxes trading between West Africa and the US Handysizes in US Gulf achieve five-month high of $17,067 a day Rate rise comes as demand for smaller bulk carriers is anticipated to increase Omega files for Chapter 11 protection Blames senior bank lender's intransigence Dover passes 'significant milestone' for building second ferry terminal Harbour revision order can move forward for ministers' consideration after final holding objections are removed InterManager's shipping KPI project poised for breakthrough With research completed, the next step is to mobilise industry support for establishing a performance information database in the shipping industry Shipping KPI Standard Key performance indicators explained Operational and technical measures can cut emissions If we are serious about fighting the effects of climate change, then we need a proposal that will deliver real, quantifiable and fast cuts in emissions without bankrupting shipping Freight rates signal a possible lift from capacity withdrawals Shanghai Containerised Freight Index flattens out after several weeks of decline Testing the three 'truths' How accurate are the common claims currently being made in the shipping world? Clipper subpoenas Danish tax office to clear its name Shipowner refuses to pay $2.8m fine saying it would be an admission of guilt Sorting out the shipping data A new system from OceanSchedules makes it easier for shippers and forwarders to feed information direct into their booking systems EU in box data project to boost supply chain security Consortium of 27 industry leaders join three-year scheme to combine eFreight and eCustoms Inttra and GT Nexus head for court showdown Top two players in e-commerce square off over validity of patents for proprietary technology Climate change compromise deal could be cut at MEPC IMO poised to agree technical measures, but without immediate implementation or EU support Battery power HIT to deploy 10 rubber-tyred gantry cranes Hybrid RTGCs recycle energy created when lowering containers UK poised to water down objections to armed guards Minister tells MPs'committee that companies should be able to decide what level of security they provide on their ships Hutchison adds weight to Liverpool cruise debate Council proposals an 'unfair threat to jobs'. Boxship charter rates start to fall Owners are no longer able to hold rates up as excess tonnage hits the water. The question now is what impact will cascading tonnage have down the size range Greenhouse gases risk overshadowing MEPC debate IMO must avoid overlooking other important measures next week Eurogate welcomes Weser work Allows all-tide access to Bremerhaven Box rates dilemma Suspending services is not a guaranteed solution to the container shipping market's weakness Enough is enough At the MEPC meeting this week, members need to put arguments behind them and address other pressing environmental topics that do not involve so much hot air STX Europe to pay off bonds early after STX OSV share sale Investment fund Och-Ziff raises stake to 20% Long Beach's $4.4bn borrowing wins rating agency boost Standard & Poor's maintains long-term bond rating Eitzen sells off remaining share in Ethylene Carriers business Norwegian shipping group submits put option to Jaccar Holdings STX confirms Hynix bid but rival emerges to cheer investors Telecoms giant emerges as rival for 15% stake in memory chip maker Busan transhipment plans take shape but Chinese ports hot in pursuit Wave of cost cutting could emerge as northeast Asian ports jockey for business Hyundai Merchant Marine snaps up Blue Jasper for $42.5m Korea Line's final arrested ship goes to sole auction bidder at minimum price New World Alliance drops transpacific string amid overcapacity Partners HMM, APL and MOL take much needed action

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JULY 8, 2011
Tanker outlook slashed CREDIT Suisse analyst Gregory Lewis today cut his tanker earnings forecasts across the board, predicting widespread losses for 2011 'Greek owners already contribute enough' GREECE'S government must do more to support Greek shipping instead of asking Greek owners to step up support of the country's economy, a Piraeus broker told Fairplay today Breaker's stock plummets INDIA'S only listed shipbreaking company, VMS Industries, has seen its stock price drop to almost a third of its IPO price less than a month after listing Indonesia resumes Oz cattle imports INDONESIA announced today that it is resuming shipments of livestock from Australia after Canberra lifted its ban on live cattle exports, IHS Global Insight reported today UK flag returns to form THE UK flag has rebounded, reaching the 18M gt mark for the first time in 18 years, the Maritime & Coastguard Agency said today India miners warn on bill IRON ORE from India would become more expensive - and less competitive on global drybulk markets - under India's new mining bill, according to miners Motril/Melilla ferry starting NAVIERA Armas is launching a new ferry service this weekend linking Motril and the Spanish enclave of Melilla Reliance to raise $316M INDIA'S Reliance Port & Terminals has announced plans to raise 14Bn rupees ($316M) through a private placement of bonds One strike down, another nears ONE STRIKE ended today in Bangladesh, which faces another in two days, also affecting ports US lawmakers wrangle over transport bill A REPUBLICAN US transport proposal to reorder how projects are authorised and funded was immediately attacked by Democrats, who said it would cut current funding by nearly one-third Prices limit Russian grain exports RUSSIAN grain exports have remained low since the country's embargo was lifted this week because traders are waiting for prices to rise, Fairplay has been told New World cuts service THE NEW World Alliance of APL, MOL and Hyundai Merchant Marine told Fairplay today that it is suspending one of its Asia/US West Coast services due to low demand China iron ore imports drop BROKERS told Fairplay today that China has imported less iron ore this week amid rising stockpiles and slowing chartering activity by Australian miners Tonnage plenty trumps Panamax demand BROKERS told Fairplay today that Panamax owners' sentiment is still negative due to ample tonnage, despite rising demand in Asia KOSPO agrees two coal deals HANJIN Shipping in South Korea has won a contract to transport 32M tonnes of coal to Korea Southern Power over 15 years

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JULY 8, 2011
Free Trade Bills Advance in Congress Congressional committees moved three long-stalled free trade agreements closer to ratification as members held a "mock markups" for implementing the... FAA Proposes $689,800 FedEx Hazmat Fine The Federal Aviation Administration is proposing a civil penalty of $689,800 against FedEx for allegedly violating hazardous materials regulations while... YRC Worldwide Names Christopher Wren Treasurer YRC Worldwide named financial executive Christopher C. Wren senior vice president and treasurer of the $4.4 billion trucking enterprise. ... Trans-Pacific Export Volume Jumps 11.4 Percent Containerized export volumes are growing faster than imports in trans-Pacific trade lanes this year, fueled by surging exports of cotton,... FMC to Discuss PierPass Fee Hike The Federal Maritime Commission will discuss a proposal to increase the PierPass traffic mitigation fee to $60 per TEU when... OOCL Delays Peak Season Surcharges Orient Overseas Container Line has advised its customers that its previously announced peak season surcharges in the eastbound Pacific will... PSA to Operate New Cuban Container Terminal Singapore terminal operator PSA International said Friday it will manage a new container terminal in Cuba, currently under construction in... Greenbrier Revenue Soars 153 Percent Greenbrier Companies, one of North America's major builders of freight railcars plus some barges, saw revenue soar 153 percent in... Trucking Payroll Rose 0.3 Percent in June The for-hire trucking industry is adding workers to company payrolls while the national unemployment rate continues to rise. Trucking... Spot Market Truckload Rates Up 4.5 Percent Spot market truckload rates rose 4.5 percent in June from May, according to TransCore Freight Solutions, as truckload capacity dropped... Unemployment Rate Hits Six-Month High U.S. employers last month hired the fewest workers in nine months, surprising analysts who had forecast stronger employment growth and... Freight Broker Revenue Grows 17.1 Percent Freight brokers increased their revenue 17.1 percent in the first quarter from the same period a year ago as the third-party... Record Container Ship Capacity Growth Forecast Container ship operators are scheduled to take a record amount of new capacity in 2012, with deliveries set to expand... Cargolux Finds Bullet Hole in Freighter All-cargo carrier Cargolux has grounded a Boeing 747-400 freighter after maintenance staff detected a bullet hole in its fuselage. ... Air France-KLM Cargo Down, BA Up Air France-KLM's cargo traffic fell 2.8 percent in June from a year ago as demand weakened amid political turmoil in...

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JULY 8, 2011
TNWA slashes transpac sling EC vision on future transport policy receives mixed reviews Pirate-attacked tanker blaze 'under control' Gothenburg's green initiative a success US/Mexico cross-trucking given green light after new deal inked

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JULY 8, 2011
Ramunia snaps up FPSO Malaysian yard group storms floating storage market after picking up partially converted tanker at 'deep discount'. Odfjell ices IPO Bump on the road shakes drillship player's hopes for a Norwegian float as deadline expires. SBM plots FLNG assault Floating storage giant teams with PTTEP Australasia in a bid to cash in on LNG market. Songa Venus in orbit Oslo-listed offshore contractor hammers out $82m rig deal with Malaysian energy giant Petronas. Omega in Chapter 11 George Kassiotis-led product tanker owner slams 'unwilling' lenders as it braces for bankruptcy blow in US court. HMM scoops KLC tanker Hyundai Merchant Marine coughs up $42.5m to take another Korea Line aframax off the auction block. Opec output stable Cartel's crude exports steady as IEA countries release emergency reserves. TNWA halts Pacific run Three container lines decide to suspend route from China/Korea to California in over-tonnaged market. Box record-breaker More containership newbuilding capacity will enter the market next year than ever before, Braemar says. Caspian orders double Azerbaijan state owner signs for two ro-paxes at Uljanik in Croatia. Och-Ziff buys into STX OSV New York hedge fund group splashes out $235m to take a significant shareholding in offshore vessel shipbuilder. Doing the biz down under The challenge of the offshore market when you are working upside down, how never ending loss can force a rethink and a revelation into the likely response if you fire a gun at an armed man. Oshima eyes Vietnam Japanese builder planning $185m new shipyard in Cam Ranh City, for operation by 2017. Vopak makes Indian play Dutch tank terminals group eyes more growth by buying CRL Terminals at port of Kandla.

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JULY 8, 2011
Washington Notebook Six years, $230 billion New World Alliance to drop transpacific loop The New World Alliance is withdrawing a transpacific service this month due to "slowing demand for retail merchandise and corresponding reductions in inventory replenishment by retailers," NWA member Hyundai Merchant Marine said Thursday. The Hyun... Pending FTAs pass Senate, House committees The Senate Finance and House Ways and Means committees on Thursday approved pending U.S. free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama in "mock" markups. "The three trade agreements are a sure-fire way to create American jobs by grow... Zim to raise Asia/East Coast South America rates Container line Zim said Thursday it will seek to raise rates on the Asia/East Coast South America trade as of Aug. 1, saying current rate levels were "unsustainable." The proposed rate increase is $600 per TEU. Zim is part of a five-carrier consort... Shippers seeks more access to competing railroads The National Industrial Transportation League, the nation's largest advocate organization for shippers, is asking the U.S. Surface Transportation Board to adopt new rules so that captive shippers served by a single railroad can more easily gain a... Companies keen on relocating to Mexico Manufacturers are showing growing interest in relocating production in Mexico from Asia or opening new factories or sourcing there, said a new survey from consulting firm AlixPartners. The survey of 80 mostly large companies found 9 percent of com... CMA CGM drops Philadelphia from Black Pearl CMA CGM is contracting the rotation and number of vessels operating on a service linking the East Coast of North America with the Caribbean and northern South America, according to research from American Shipper affiliate ComPair Data. The French l... Third small-ship Asia/Europe service pulled A Far East/Europe service operated by PIL and Wan Hai was suspended July 3.Related News ' 'Small' ships fall away on Asia/Europe The lines' FES service had a rotation of Shanghai, Ningbo, Hong Kong, Nansha, Shekou, Singapore, Port... OceanSchedules.com to launch data feed INTTRA's OceanSchedules.com said it will launch a data feed in September that would allow companies such as forwarders and shippers to import schedule information into their own computer systems. The company said the OceanSchedules Data Feed would...

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JULY 8, 2011
Bunker market experiences strong surge Crude futures settled lower on a disappointing jobs report that triggered worries about oil demand. Bunker prices pushed South Korean operator 'to edge' Company confirmed that high bunker prices also 'pushed it to the edge.' Netherlands crude stock release completed Dutch government tendered 600,000 barrels of Brent crude and diesel last week. Third Sustainable Shipping awards see record attendance Winners announced during awards dinner in London. Middle East bunker markets rise Bunkering schedule 'extremely tight' in Fujairah. European bunker markets firming Double-digit gains in many ports. IMO Committee to tackle key emission issues Mandatory GHG controls and low sulphur availability to come under discussion. EC outlines changes to sulphur regulations for ships Plans to bring in 'ECA standard' for passenger ships' as part of revised Sulphur Directive. MEPC 62 special: The world can afford sustainable shipping Taking a closer look at ballast water regulations, and a carbon levy on bunker fuel. Aegean subsidiary boosts capacity in Zeebrugge Verbeke Bunkering moves another barge to the port to enhance operational flexibility. Prices showing strong gains in Asian bunker hubs Mixed demand in key Asian bunker hubs on Friday. Singapore fuel oil stocks continue decline Inventories expected to rise in the second half of July. Bunkers-only calls dip at Far East Russian ports Local suppliers see 'almost no bunkers-only calls' since tax duty. Oiltanking Partners prices IPO Expects to raise up to $241.5 million, in line with earlier expectations. Bunker trading firm 'increases focus' on Asia Opens representative offices in Beijing, Fuzhou and Taipei.

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PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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

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

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