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BRIEFS

April 14, 2011

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*Shipping News* Shipping body laments drop in bank credit THE banking crisis has altered shipping finance, making less credit available to buy vessels which in turn hinders fleet renewal and dampens world trade, said the chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping, Spyros Polemis, at yesterday's Sea Asia ship financing conference. A new breed of shipowners HERALD the rise of dry-side industrial players becoming the new breed of shipowners, said Standard Chartered Bank's head of shipping financing, Nigel Anton, at yesterday's ship financing talk during the three-day Sea Asia conference. Singapore ports to get $20m shot in the arm SINGAPORE'S ports are going to get a $20 million boost over the next five years through the Port Technology Research and Development Programme. Lines stressed over high bunker costs

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Wan Hai back in black with US$190 million net profit Maersk to increase east coast US to Asia rates US$100/FEU Horizon says it's received customer support in its troubles Fuel costs were fatal to The Containership Company: Lars Jensen Ningbo's imports soar 50pc in January and February Hanjin Shipping receives two 8,600-TEU ships China Hunan's freight volume up 12.4 pc in first two months Alataw Pass freight volume ranks first in western China Asian box ports urged to increase capacity to meet growing demand Cold Train expects to boost rail freight volumes 300pc in 2011 DHL to build three US$84 million Sydney distribution centres America's top 50 trucking companies 2010 revenues up 9.4pc EU polls aviation sector on how to amend regulations Zacks Investment Research rates FedEx top and UPS 5th in sales per share Aerospace exec urges wider support for Korea Free Trade Agreement

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APRIL 13, 2011
Western European airlines heading to the Southern hemisphere Air France is launching a thrice weekly Paris CDG ' Cape Town (South Africa) service on 3 November. The route will be operated with Boeing B777-200ER aircraft offering a belly capa... China Cargo chooses BFS China Cargo Airlines has appointed Bangkok Flight Services (BFS), a joint venture between the cargo handling organisation Worldwide Flight Services and Bangkok Airways, as its carg... Sendai airport re-opening today Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced that Sendai airport will reopen to commercial traffic today (13 April). After Sendai goes back into se... Germany's railway engineering sector saw sales grow in 2010 Railway engineering companies in Germany set a new record last year with a turnover of EUR 10.9 billion. This represents a 4.8% increase compared to 2009. The railway industry's sa... Bombardier receiving more orders Bombardier Transportation, a global leader in rail technology, reported its overall financial results for the fourth quarter and the year ended 31 January 2011. Bombardier Transpor... GB Railfreight runs first interhubGB service GB Railfreight (GBRf), a UK-based freight haulier, successfully ran its first interhubGB service recently. The service left Barking at 23.20 and arrived at Manchester Trafford Park... Massive opposition to gigaliner in Germany Forsa, an opinion research institute, has compiled a new, representative survey showing that more than three quarters of all German citizens (77%) are opposed to the use of gigalin... Volvo Trucks selling heavy hybrid lorries As part of the Volvo Group's focus on hybrid vehicles, Volvo Trucks is now commencing sales of heavy hybrid trucks, under the name Volvo FE Hybrid, to customers in selected Europea... Foundation stone laid for new Volkswagen engine plant in Mexico The foundation stone for a new Volkswagen engine plant in Silao in the central Mexican state of Guanajuato was laid in the presence of the governor, Juan Manuel Oliva Ramin'z, and ... Global Ports Terminals: turnover exceeds pre-crisis level Global Ports, a group of leading operators of container terminals in the northwest and Far East of Russia, reported that its container turnover grew to 341,222 teu in Q1/2011. This... Port of Long Beach: Richard Steinke steps down The port of Long Beach CA (USA) has reported that its executive director, Richard Steinke, is leaving on 30 September after serving the USA's second largest port for fourteen years... Hansa Heavy Lift continues to serve heavylift sector Hansa Heavy Lift GmbH (formerly Beluga) is to continue operating in the steel, project and heavylift market. Ten P-class heavylift vessels and five super heavylift F-class units ar... MOL: the Fuji Maru cruise ship calling at ports in Iwate Prefecture The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) recently announced that its ocean cruise ship - the "Fuji Maru" has started calling at the ports of Ofunato, Kamai... EIB supports investments in port of Koper The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a EUR 35 million loan for modernising the Slovenian port of Koper's infrastructure. The move is designed to expand the capacity... DHL Supply Chain expands in Australia DHL Supply Chain Australia has started building three distribution centres in Sydney's western suburbs. The distribution centres, which will cost around AUD 80 million (USD 84... Dachser opens office at Dresden airport The international logistics provider Dachser wants to continue growing in its home country Germany. In line with this aim, the company's division Dachser Air & Sea Logistics ha... Fiege Group inaugurates new logistics centre in Rome The German logistics provider Fiege, based in Greven, recently inaugurated a new logistics terminal in the industrial town of Colle Ferro in the province of Rome (Italy). The new s... Correction: THY flying to Basra from 11 May In yesterday's new item entitled "Turkish Cargo launches freight services to Iraq" , we erroneously reported that the airline began flights to Basra (Iraq) yesterday (11 ...

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APRIL 13, 2011
House panel holds hearing on Coast Guard acquisition problems Damen introduces Twin Axe wind farm support vessel Deltamarin gets first order for new bulker design Total Lubmarine develops cylinder oil to future proof ships against ECA woess

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APRIL 13, 2011
Past Fritz Companies agent Larry O'Neil dies in Spokane Groundbreaking ceremony set for Port Angeles Composite Campus Marcon brokers sale of three ocean-going tugs World's largest ro/ro vessel calls Port of Tacoma's Terminal 7 Giant mobile crane heading from Port of Everett to Shanghai

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APRIL 13, 2011
Rio Tinto ore production down 20% Australian weather hits iron ore and coal volumes in first quarter but recovery on way Box owners feel squeeze as TCC relets hit market Rumours that three of the no-frills operator's vessels have found new employment with MSC VLCC rates on Middle East Gulf to Japan route dive 44% in two weeks Opec spot fixtures up 40% in March Spot fixtures involving Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries members rose by 4.33m barrels per day, or 40%, in March compared with February Maersk to boost fleet with 10 more 18,000 teu giants Nils Andersen confirms line is preparing to exercise option worth $1.9bn for 10 more Triple-E class vessels Box lines in a spot of bother If box lines slide back in to the red, it will not be for lack of cargo but that dangerous craving for market share London calling It is something of an anomaly that London has so few shipping companies listed on its stock exchange Omega wins one month extension in loan talks Senior $242.7m credit facility with HSH Nordbank now to reach maturity on May 10 BG Freight Line service links Teesport and Antwerp Launches third weekly service between Teesport and mainland Europe Navios in rates deal with Korea Line Charter contracts to be temporarily suspended after which they will resume on ammended terms LA-Long Beach truck delay perception misplaced Queues could be shorter if container deliveries and collections were better spread out Box sector heading for shortest business cycle Lines may return to losses again after 2010 bumper profits as freight rates collapse Somali pirates free Thoresen cargoship Thor Nexus had been hijacked since Christmas Day 2010 Stanships to scrap elderly bulkers after second magic pipe conviction Three bulkers to go as it preapres to pay $1m fine Hurtigruten secures $940m deal with Oslo government Agreement will ensure ferry operator can continue operating the daily Bergen-Kirkenes route Hamburg Süd returns to profit as volumes rebound Line sees total container volumes of 2.9m teu in 2010 while liner shipping turnover hits $5.7bn Latest transpacific upheaval gives Long Beach the edge Grand China Shipping picks port for its new China-US service as TCC exits trade UK Ship register nears 18m gt Some 22 ships joined the register in the first quarter of 2011 Lloyds shipping loans sale rumours dismissed Sources say rumours bank close to finalising sale is without substance Stena clears Irish Sea regulatory hurdle Irish competition authority clears gives go ahead to Stena Line Louis Dreyfus Armateurs cableship wins jet crash recovery contract Ile de Sein awarded contract to recover flight recorders and wreckage from an airliner that crashed in the South Atlantic in June 2009 UK court backs FFA insolvency payouts If insolvency triggers early termination of a forward freight agreement, the party in the money must be paid Arrested vessel can still be covered by war risk insurance A loss is not necessarily excluded from war risks cover simply because it results from acts taken by a foreign court South African hard line over guns adds to piracy frustration Effects of piracy problems off Somalia and out into the Indian Ocean causing additional concern for P&I Clubs Are we facing a piracy arms race? Shipowners have the difficult task of ensuring that they employ a reputable security company with experienced, well-trained personnel Telling tales creates confusion about LNG Environmental groups, do you really want to go against natural gas and stick with oil? Indian Navy's muscular approach could drive pirates to Malacca Game of cat and mouse has seen the smarter pirates head to waters that are less patrolled Southeast Asia re-emerges as piracy hot spot Southeast Asian piracy has resurfaced as a major threat to shipping CMA CGM to resume Ivory Coast port calls First vessel due to arrive in Abidjan on Monday Seafarer seeks $1.2m in damages Brings lawsuit against Archer Daniels Midland and American River Transportation

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APRIL 13, 2011
DryShips prices junk bonds GEORGE Economou-led DryShips today confirmed that subsidiary Ocean Rig has priced $500M in bonds to fund newbuildings Qatar tells Libya oil role QATAR has confirmed its involvement in marketing a shipment of 1M barrels of crude transported from a rebel-held Libyan port last week, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Top Ships debt noose tightens again TOP SHIPS does not expect to generate enough cash to cover this year's debt repayments and has not secured waivers from most lenders, a new SEC filing has revealed Deltamarin wins Handymax design contract FINNISH naval architecture company Deltamarin has signed an agreement to design four Handymax bulkers being built for France's Louis Dreyfus Armateurs Atlantic bright spot seen A RISE in arbitrage trade in oil products across the Atlantic has brightened that sector's prospects for product tankers, even while tanker owners are having a tougher time in the Far East More charterers buying ships THE TREND of commodity owners and traders becoming shipowners is likely to persist as ship prices fall, a Singapore conference was told today LDA hired for plane salvage FRANCE'S Louis Dreyfus Armateurs and partner Alcatel-Lucent have been hired to retrieve the debris of the Air France aircraft that crashed on 1 June 2009 US import forecasts cut THE EIA has cut its outlook for US imports of crude, oil products and LNG, and raised its forecast for crude pricing Migrant row imperils energy scheme ITALY could scuttle a scheme to build an underwater energy connector to Malta because of their dispute over migrants, IHS Global Insight reported today EC funds Spain/UK ferry scheme THE EC said today it is granting up to '5.57M ($9M) to Brittany Ferries for a shortsea scheme linking Portsmouth with Bilbao and Santander in northern Spain A steppe forward for grain? RUSSIAN grain traders today welcomed an announcement that Ukraine wants to set up a sales pool with Russia and Kazakhstan 15 held after Algeciras hash found SPANISH police said today officers have arrested 15 people in the seizure of 841 kilos of hashish at Algeciras Hurtigruten signs subsidy deal NORWEGIAN ferry company Hurtigruten has signed an eight-year, 5.1Bn kroner ($940M) contract with the transport ministry for continuation of its Bergen/Kirkenes service Port worker rescued from container A CHITTAGONG port worker is recovering in Singapore after reportedly being trapped in a container for nine days with a colleague who died Brazil's ports surge RECORD shipping volumes and cargo backlogs are reportedly enticing investors are into Brazil's ports at prices three times more dear than in the broader market

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APRIL 13, 2011
Mica Blasts FAA Staffing Decision U.S. Rep. John L. Mica, R-Fla., Chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, blasted the Federal Aviation Administration's response... LAX Freight Falls 5.7 Percent Freight traffic at Los Angeles International Airport fell 5.7 percent in February in a new signal that the strong rebound... Trucking Group Urges DOT to Drop Hours Proposal New data showing a lower rate of truck-involved accident deaths indicate more restrictive hours of service rules for truck drivers... Pirates Release Beluga Nomination Somali pirates released the Beluga Nomination after almost three months of captivity, according to European news sources. Beluga Chartering said... FAA Adds Controllers at 27 Airports The Federal Aviation Administration is placing an additional midnight shift air traffic controller at 27 control towers, effective immediately, in... Government Freight Index Fell 1.5 Percent in February Freight shipping declined about 1.5 percent month-to-month in February, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics reports. ... Houston Truck Fair Focuses on Drayage Loan Program The Port of Houston on Saturday will co-sponsor a truck fair to inform harbor drayage companies about an incentive program... Transport Auction Site Opens to Brokers Online transportation marketplace uShip is opening its doors to freight brokers, allowing brokers to offer loads to truckers on the... Maersk to Switch to Low-Sulfur Fuel in Singapore Maersk Line ships will switch to using low-sulfur fuel while in the Port of Singapore to reduce carbon and sulfur... ABF Freight Makes Appeal, Awaits Decision A panel of appellate court judges will decide the fate of an unprecedented legal battle between two major trucking companies... Maersk Likely to Order 10 More 18,000-TEU Ships Maersk Line is likely to exercise its option to order another 10 huge container ships in June, its chief executive... Drewry Forecasts Ocean Carrier Losses This Year Drewry Shipping Consultants is forecasting that many ocean carriers will struggle to break even this year because of plunging rates... DB Schenker to Launch Europe-China Rail Service DB Schenker is planning to launch scheduled container rail services between Germany and inland China later this year aimed at... Hamburg Sud Returns to Profit Hamburg-Sud, Germany's second largest ocean carrier and 13th in the world, returned to profit in 2010 from its first ever... Maersk Hikes Piracy Risk Surcharges Maersk Line announced an increase in its piracy risk surcharges imposed earlier on containers moving between the Indian subcontinent, the... ANA International Cargo Rises 11 Percent Japan's All Nippon Airways said its international cargo volume rose for the 18th consecutive month in February on a year-on-year... Sendai Airport Reopens for Commercial Flights Sendai Airport reopened for commercial flights Wednesday as a Japan Airlines flight touched down with about 120 passengers from Haneda...

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APRIL 13, 2011
Box consolidation: the big debate Transpac spot rates forecast to rise after months of declines UASC takes delivery of first A13 class containership Ships fail to meet environmental standard South Africa attends BRIC summit

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APRIL 13, 2011
Box Ships in price warning IPO spinoff says it may need to tap loan from parent Paragon Shipping if investors balk at its intended target price. Star ends Oldendorff spat Spyros Caparalos-led bulker owner ends two-year charter fight sparked by insolvency of ICI. Container profits warning Consultant says last year's profits will be wiped out unless action is taken to arrest rates slide. Stanships banned from US Paul Sa-controlled shipping conglomerate barred from doing business in US following magic pipe guilty plea. Short lived profitability Unexpected rise in cargo volume boosts Hamburg Sud but rough weather lies ahead. Rem newbuilding fixed Age Remoy-led owner snared potential $28m charter for PSV on order at Kleven Verft. Gibraltar mops up oil Small amount of fuel leaked in Med after bunkering operation to refuel Lebanese reefer. Beluga ship released Gang sets free Beluga Nomination to end a dramatic three-month saga, the shipowner confirms. CLNG in for duo China LNG shipping likely to complete deals for two carriers. ABS sets new record US class society grows fleet another 8% in 2010 to reach 173m gt. Diver dies off Scotland Man working with Subsea 7 support ship in North Sea suffers suspected heart attack. Platou boost for Genmar RS Platou Markets says tanker owner will live to see a recovery in asset values but flags covenants fears. Seafarer saved by girlfriend Vera Rambow crewman spared jail after partner pays breach of trust fine during inspection in Germany. Genmar swells offer pot Peter Georgiopoulos-led tanker owner takes follow-on offer haul to nearly $50m after underwriters step up. Sun Sea crewman released Canada fights immigration board's decision to free seafarer from ship that brought 492 Tamil migrants into the country.

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APRIL 13, 2011
Graham demands money for Charleston U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., is demanding funds be provided in the current fiscal year to study deepening the Port of Charleston. "It's imperative we have a 2011 study completed by the (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) regarding the deepening t... GT Nexus inks Medline deal Oakland, Calif.-based trade software company GT Nexus has won a contract from Medline Industries Inc. to provide the medical products company with an enhanced global logistics management platform. Medline, the nation's largest privately held manu... MCC adds Yantian call on intra-Asia loop MCC Transport, the intra-Asia specialist carrier of the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group, is adding a second call at Yantian to its IA6 service that calls multiple regions in Asia. From April 14, the rotation will change to Singapore, Da Nang, Haiphong, ... Ship owner banned from U.S. Four corporations involved in owning and operating a fleet of bulk carriers regularly visiting New Orleans pleaded guilty Tuesday to pollution-related offenses, agreed to pay a $1 million penalty and are banned from doing business in the United Sta... Hamburg Süd revenue up 45% in "pleasing" '10 The German container line Hamburg Süd said its 2010 volume grew 23 percent to 2.9 million TEUs, on revenue that rose 45 percent to 3.9 billion euros ($5.6 billion). The privately held line did not disclose profit figures, but said it had a "pleasi... Drewry: Some carriers will lose money in '11 Some container shipping lines may struggle to break even in 2011 after netting huge profits in 2010, according to the latest edition ofDrewry Shipping Consultants' Container Forecaster.The dire projections come as lines have largely ignored the le... NYK waits on vessel innovation NYK Group President Yasumi Kudo made a pledge in early 2010 to reduce his company's asset load, specifically saying the company wouldthin its owned containership fleet and rely more on chartered vessels . Since then, the company has followed the p... Lines ignore lessons learned?

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APRIL 13, 2011
Gasoline stockpiles plunge Inventories of motor fuel plunged the most in 12 years. Fujairah bunker market falls In Cape Town, deliveries were available for supply up to and including April 27. Refining industry warning on low sulphur fuel supply Cashflows for investments required to produce more distillates at a low ebb, no industry cohesion driving decisions, IBC is told. Bunker prices tumble Congestion reported in Piraeus. Gibraltar bunker spill 'under control' Anti-pollution vessels and equipment deployed to contain oil spilled during a bunkering operation. 'Bad cocktail' leads to oil price forecast revision Hedging firm expecting 'a period with higher than usual prices' and says low sulphur products are driving some of it. Maersk switching to low sulphur fuel in Singapore Switch will benefit the island state, says group CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen. Slow steaming poses 'challenges' for lube technology Slow steaming and emissions control measures call for a 'new generation of marine lubes,' says Total Lubmarine. Bunker prices on downtrend in Asia Demand 'mixed' at Asia's key bunkering ports on Wednesday, traders say. Grounded tanker threatens to break up 'Urgent need' to drain bunker fuel as the vessel's hull is deteriorating. Maritime, oil firms pledge for green shipping in Singapore Pledge to support and promote clean and green shipping in Singapore. Singapore commits S$100 million towards green shipping MPA unveils Green Ship, Green Port and Green Technology programmes. Sentek wins Singapore Bunker Award 2011 Second time an independent local supplier wins the Bunker Award at Singapore's IMA.

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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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