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October 14, 2011

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*Shipping News* Hurricane Jova hits Mexico's main Pacific port Hurricane Jova flooded the streets of Mexico's main Pacific port with torrential rain on Wednesday, inundating popular beach resorts and killing at least four people in mudslides. Bold bid to pump oil from listing ship A salvage crew yesterday made a daring landing on a crippled container ship leaking oil off New Zealand, as the vessel's owners apologised for the country's worst sea pollution crisis.

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LA September container imports decline 0.16pc, but exports up 26.6pc Rena's oil hits NZ beaches, ship's break-up averted as seas calm OOCL updates additions, subtractions in Grand Alliance winter programme Reliability improves on Asia routes in peak season, says SeaIntel China hires lobbyist to help defeat US currency bill to force RMB float Wal-Mart says: Keep pricing low and stop freight rate volatility Hamburg Sud names sixth 7,100-TEU ship the Santa Rose Transport law firm Norton Rose sees restructuring, insolvency for majors Wuhan to build Yangluo port area to serve middle and upper Yangtze Singapore's Infocomm Development Authority signs deal with Brazil ports New Delhi urged to exempt Vallarpadam box shop from strict cabotage law Saudi Arabia gives go-ahead to Red Sea-Persian Gulf landbridge railway London Gateway to open in 2013 with kick-off capacity of 1.6 million TEU India upgrades with Allcargo purchase of e-RTGs in Mumbai, Chennai DHL Express launches weekly Bangalore-Leipzig freighter service Lufthansa: High Court Frankfurt night flight ban will kill air cargo Cathay commends Hong Kong chief executive's vow to enhance logistics Hong Kong's AAT airport volume off 7pc to 57,209 tonnes in September UPS extends electronic customs clearance offer to air cargo customers

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Bad vibrations lead to costly dispute for shipmanager ICS says CO2 compensation fund could help ports adapt to climate change Idling tankers projected to touch 2-decade high MALA 2011 again raises the bar for industry awards Piracy issue back on maritime agenda Transworld Group bags 3 prestigious awards at MALA 2011 Coffee exports surpass $ 1 bn milestone in 2010-11 Exporters peeved by high global cotton output estimates Exports up again in September, but deceleration on Govt must provide more fillip to exports despite odds: Fieo New drawback rates will benefit leather industry: CLE Planning for retirement? Think deeply Stop India & China abusing subsidies to boost exports: US

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
Gefco opens overland transport branch in Stuttgart Gefco Germany is continuing its expansion strategy and opening a new branch for overland transport in Stuttgart (Germany). On an area of 1,200 sqm the new site offers transport ser... Czech Railways orders 16 Railjets from Siemens Siemens Mobility has received a EUR 200 million order from the Czech railway company Ceske Drahy (CD) for the delivery of 16 seven-car Railjet trains. This order involves an option... ITG and Bosman start Munich-Belgium truck services ITG and the Dutch logistics company Wim Bosman now offer regular direct truck transportation between Munich and Belgium. This new relation comprehensively connects Belgium and Luxe... FedEx Express launches new intra-India service FedEx Express, a subsidiary of the FedEx Corp, has launched FedEx Economy, an intra-India, door-to-door, day-definite express delivery service for ground consignments. With this la... Locos upgraded for European rail freight services on High Speed 1 DB Schenker Rail (UK) is to upgrade five class 92 locomotives for rail freight operations on High Speed 1, as it continues with its plans to introduce regular services on Britain's... Würth Logistics accompanies warehouse project in Sweden The intralogistics team of Würth Logistics from Chur (Switzerland) was chosen in September to carry out the detailed planning and implementation of a new major project for the Swed... Gebrüder Weiss expands air and sea management team Vojislav Jevtic has assumed the management of global product management seafreight and management project logistics and breakbulk at Weiss brothers as of 1 October. Born in Hamburg... Fesco and BLG Logistics establish joint venture The BLG Logistics Group and Fesco have established a joint venture to develop comprehensive logistics solutions for the Russian automotive industry. The initial investment is EUR 1... Damage of at least EUR 50 million from Waldhof disaster The river Rhine near St Goarshausen was closed for a total of 33 days due to the Waldhof disaster. The damage amounts to approximately EUR 50-55 million. Experts took about five mo... EU-Russia aviation summit: normalisation and liberalisation At the EU-Russia aviation summit, which started yesterday in St Petersburg, European airport trade body ACI Europe denounced the lack of progress in normalising aviation relations ... Boeing opens China service centre in Beijing Boeing this week opened a new service centre in Beijing, to provide enhanced product support to China's growing commercial aviation industry. It comprises highly-qualified pilots a... Short-term night-flight ban in Frankfurt Just one and a half weeks before commissioning a new runway, a German administrative court has imposed a night-flight ban on Frankfurt airport. According to the planning decision f...

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
Port of Portland Commission Oks industrial land purchase Port of Everett supports newly-passed free trade deals Corps closing Ballard locks for routine maintenance Sea-Tac Airport marks arrival of Cargolux 747-8 freighter Commerce Department report finds US exports drop during August

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
DP World's London share listing disappoints Analysts point to limited free float as root of the problem South-South trade can be win-win for dry bulk investors The new so-called Southern Silk Route is among a number of reasons to be cautiously cheerful in distressed dry bulk circles Greek dry bulk spending halved in first nine months Canny owners play waiting game as bulker prices head downwards Fincantieri's struggling Sestri Ponente yard seals $68m state aid Genoa port authority reported to be adding further funds Shale gas poised to boost American coal exports The US could become the world's swing producer of coal, but only when its miners increase production VLCC prices continue nosedive Falling values for secondhand VLCCs will lead to more owners considering the scrapping option Greek bulker owners 'more optimistic' than Asian counterparts But fragmented industry has to discipline itself, Marine Money conference in Athens is told Shipping must communicate now Protection of brand value and a strong communication ethos can make a company attractive to public and private equity Faster than the speed of spin Artful words and a pledge such as that used to advertise Daily Maersk seem to lift us out of the realm of the possible Weak spot market takes shine off Fairstar Third quarter loss hits $2.6m, but strong position anticipated for next year Teekay has the financial clout and market scope for deal Alliance could bring expansion on a wholesale basis Sevan set to reap benefits of having Teekay as a partner History of rescue deal reveals clues as to future game-plan Product tanker values could fall by a fifth if global economy slumps again Under a 'stress scenario' refined product trade would decrease vessel demand, says DVB Bank's research team Puerto Rico officials sued over security fee Shippers and liner companies describe it as discriminatory and unconstitutional Mediterranean product tanker rates boosted by Turkish Straits delays Product tankers are latest tanker segment to be positively affected by congestion China export bank pitches for more European business Cexim has $12bn portfolio, including 80 overseas owners, but says Chinese builders losing out this year Supramax rates poised for fresh 2011 record US Gulf-Europe route lifts Atlantic market as pet coke cargoes drive increased demand Fesco and BLG form joint venture for St Petersburg car handling Russian auto market to become Europe's biggest, partners say Venezuela drug bust marks new high in seizures Discovery of 478 kg of cocaine on board Bernhard Schulte-managed bulker highlights rising trend in maritime drug smuggling cases Trailer Bridge receives second delisting notice All eyes on $82.5m bond maturity in November Rena master has 'exemplary record' New Zealand 'found no problems' with vessel during September inspection Capesize rates reach 11-month high Pacific round voyage tops $30,000 a day as Australia's Rio Tinto reports record iron ore production in third quarter Rena's P&I insurer confirms cover is capped New Zealand can look to IMO but its failure to ratify recent conventions means provisions are limited Albanese links Rena incident to need for shipping reform 'Very grave error' to think that domestic shipping industry does not matter New arbitration centres will take time to evolve While Singapore presents a challenge to London new players will have to wait their turn Kanway opens service to Vietnam Taiwan operator betting on increased trade between southern China and Hai Phong Costamare apologises to New Zealand Owner of Rena cites 'great regret' at anguish caused by 350-tonne spill as Tauranga port closes overnight Hamworthy says orders are healthy UK supplier reports stable market conditions Carry on regardless Shipping never ever throws a collective hissy fit and stops serving the global economy A solid boost to trade Improved sentiment on both sides of the Pacific is reason to smile

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
Staggering Saga sells VLCC NORWAY'S Saga Tankers said today it has sold its second ship in six weeks and warned that it risks breaching covenants in loans LNG subsidy approved THE EC has approved a 925M zolty ($277M) subsidy for building an LNG terminal in Poland, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Wider box ship layups seen BOX SHIPPING companies might need to lay up vessels aggregating more than 1M teu to rebalance the market and stop the rate fall, a BIMCO analyst has warned. Wider box ship lay-ups predicted Goa iron ore slowed IRON ORE exports through Goa, India's biggest exporter state, are being squeezed by suspension notices and orders issued against some companies for illegal mining and exports VLCC value erosion cited THE VLCC sold today by Saga Tankers had lost more than half of its value in just 18 months, a shipping analyst pointed out today Textile cargo patterns shift TEXTILE and apparel cargo flows into Germany have been shifting from China to other Asian countries and North Africa, a study has shown Korea Line, banks plan crunch talks ANOTHER meeting between the receivers of the insolvent Korea Line Corp and "interested parties" is scheduled tomorrow Singapore bunker prices jump BUNKER prices have been firming with crude at more than $100 per barrel again this week, causing Singapore prices to jump on tight supply PIL nearer PST delisting SINGAPORE'S PIL has moved closer to its intention of delisting and privatising Pacific Shipping Trust UK's WFW combines with Singapore firm UK SHIPPING law firm Watson Farley & Williams has entered into a venture with the Singapore firm Asia Practice Indonesia might restore coal export tax INDONESIA could reinstate a coal export tax, which it abolished in 2006 after exporters and miners challenged the rules in court, IHS McCloskey reported today Rio Tinto shipments soar MINING giant Rio Tinto today reported record iron ore sales for the quarter ended 30 September, as shipments gained from Western Australia's Pilbara region

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
J.B. Hunt Transport Profit Rises 32 Percent J.B. Hunt Transport Services stayed well ahead of a slowing economy in the third quarter, increasing its net profit 32... DOT Chief LaHood Won't Serve Second Term Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he won't stay on the job for another term, nor will he run... Manufacturing Index Shows Slower Growth U.S. factory activity continues to grow in an unsettled economy but at a slower pace, the Manufacturers Alliance/MAPI said in... DOT Freight Index Hits Three-Year High Freight carried by for-hire transportation providers posted a month-to-month gain of 0.4 percent in August, reaching its highest level since... Rail Traffic Outpaces 2010 in Latest Week North America's major freight railroads hauled 2.1 percent more intermodal traffic than a year earlier in the week ending Oct.... FedEx Ground Opens Major North Carolina Hub FedEx Ground opened a $100 million sorting and distribution hub in North Carolina Wednesday that will speed package deliveries in... Virginia Ports Expand Market Reach via Rail The Virginia Port Authority is expanding its market for discretionary container shipments into the Southeast and the Midwest through two... LaHood Says Infrastructure Bill Likely by Year-End Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he thinks Congress will pass an "infrastructure program" by the end of this calendar year.... Japanese Container Exports to Slow, Analyst Says Japanese containerized cargo exports will slow to 0.2 percent in fiscal 2011, which started on April 1, after growing 9.2... Hold the Shovels South Carolina's refusal to grant a permit to deepen the Savannah River is just a bend in the river, say... Rail Peaks and Caution Flags North American intermodal traffic is hitting all-time weekly highs but the biggest railroads are raising caution flags about how the... Prep for Fall Peak The rail peak season is under way for intermodal and some other cargoes, and the heads of major railroads have... Analyst Says ECRI Warning Could Signal Rail Slump A recession forecast from the Economic Research Cycle Institute could point to a slump in rail freight volumes in coming... Transplace Acquires Intermodal Marketer Logistics services company Transplace is expanding from its trucking base into intermodal rail by acquiring intermodal marketer Celtic International. ... US Trade Deficit With China Hits Record $29 Billion The U.S. trade deficit narrowed slightly to a four-month low in August but the trade deficit with China hit a... Agencies Detain Containers at Port of San Juan Federal, state and municipal agents said three containers were detained for improper placards among the 252 containers and tanks checked... Congested Indian Port Suspends Export Operations The port-terminal authorities at Chennai, India's second-largest container gateway, temporarily suspended export cargo movements and scaled back vessel handling as... Lufthansa Sees 'Major Setback' in Frankfurt Flight Ban SHENZHEN - Lufthansa Cargo CEO Karl Ulrich Garnadt says the carrier remains committed to an expansion plan at Frankurt Airport... Frankfurt, London Heathrow Cargo Traffic Down Frankfurt airport in September handled 5.3 percent less freight than a year ago and London Heathrow's cargo traffic shrunk 3.7... Cargolux Gets Second 747-8 Freighter, Loads First Cargolux has loaded cargo onto its first 747-8 freighter and will take over a second aircraft Thursday, after settling a... Stranded Container Ship Expected to Break Apart A chartered Mediterranean Shipping Co. container ship that foundered on a reef in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty is expected... DB Schenker Begins Germany-China Container Rail Service DB Schenker said its new daily rail container service between Germany and China, starting in late November, will more than... Congress Passes Three Free Trade Pacts Congress on Wednesday passed free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Once the terms of the deals...

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
Rena: salvors prepare for the worst Panama Canal still on track OPEC cuts demand forecast again Durban suffers strike action P&O Ferrymasters improves support from Libbey Leerdam

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
ADM orders bulker trio Archer Daniels Midland puts rumours to bed as it inks order at Oshima Shipbuilding in a bid to beef up bulker arsenal. Tankers fail CCM stress test Market titans face tough third quarter but Clarkson Capital believes OSG has what it takes to ride out the storm. Dockwise seeks relaxation Dutch heavylift operator asks lenders to back "contingency plan" in anticipation of continued market turbulence. Diamond seals Cido deal Wall Street legend Wilbur Ross proves cash is king as US product tanker owner secures spot in the big leagues. BP boost for Sullum Voe BP's west of Shetland development will save Sullom Voe from eventual closure. SeaBird CFO steps down Timothy Isden leads hunt for new finance chief as Oslo-listed seismic survey vessel owner closes in on cures for cash crisis. Pay cut for Star supramax Nasdaq-listed owner will be bagging less from one of its ships which has rejoined Cargill for an extra year, brokers say. Bollore boosts Gabon French group's CEO Vincent Bollore pledges $147m for upgrade at Owendo. Fairstar plots spot exit Oslo-listed heavylift owner fights for survival in savage spot market plagued by excess capacity and declining cargo. Baltic boost for Cosco stock World's largest bulker owner sees shares surge as dry-cargo rates set 2011 highs. Where do I sign? Qatar Navigation's Qatari employees will get a 60% pay increase backdated to 1 September. Not liable says Gigilinis Greek towage and salvage company says it has no responsibility for bulker wreck removal under Towcon contract. USC plots huge IPO Russian state shipbuilding behemoth worth $3.2bn considers 25% stake sale within two years. Hamworthy pumping iron UK-based pumps and valves firm expands its order book on tankers, FPSO and LNG orders. Frontline fun short-term Improved showing from tanker titan's stock will be short-lived, analysts say Rio Tinto looks rosé Mining giant's record iron ore and coking coal exports boost bulker rates in the third quarter.

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
Big step for U.S. trade FMC publishes proposed rate index use rulemaking The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has published a proposed rulemaking to amend its rules to provide common carriers and their customers with certainty and flexibility if they decide to use long-term contracts that adjust based on a freight rate... OOCL exec urges better pricing, innovation Erxin Yao, president of OOCL (USA), urged the shipping industry to pay more attention to pricing services profitably and fostering innovation rather than trying to hold onto market share. "Faced with the challenges of today, we forgot why we suffe... Congress approves FTAs Capitol Hill lawmakers on Wednesday approved the long-awaited free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, and voted to renew Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Andean Trade Prefe... GT Nexus adds social networking GT Nexus has launched "G2," a social networking tool. As an example, information technology applications developer said members of its GT Nexus Shipper Council - a group of shippers - are using G2 to collaborate on key initiatives. "The shipper co... Panalpina starts Ludhiana, India branch Panalpina has opened a branch office in Ludhiana in northwestern India. It's the second India office the Swiss freight forwarder has launched recently, with a new office in Jaipur opening two weeks ago. "Ludhiana in north India is home to thousand... NDO America relocates U.S. headquarters NDO America has leased 26,853 square feet of industrial space in Rancho Dominguez, Calif., for its new headquarters. Following building improvements, NDO plans to move to the location on Dec. 1. About 30 people will be employed at the site. Freight...

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OCTOBER 13, 2011
KPI Bridge Oil appoints trader for UK office Manassakis has more than six years experience in the shipping industry. Fujairah prices stable In Cape Town, deliveries were available for supply up to and including October 27. New Zealand port 'not to blame' for Rena response Tauranga Harbourmaster not responsible. Rotterdam bunker prices at their highest in four weeks Custom workers strike tomorrow in Piraeus. 'Final reminder' for IBIA nominations Nominations from the Americas and Asia Pacific and users and buyers will be would looked on 'particularly favourably'. 'Cold ironing' infrastructure for Rotterdam Pilot project has set up 120 onshore power connections. Fuel oil stocks down again Traders predict stocks will rise before the end of the month. Ports in ECAs 'vulnerable' to loss of business Increased shipping costs could see cargo rerouted to ports outside regulated zone, says UK Chamber of Shipping official. Bunker prices largely up at Asian bunker hubs Some suppliers in Singapore not offering due to limited avails. South Korean firms developing LNG bunkering system Agreement also includes development of an LNG-fueled vessel. Dip in Singapore monthly bunker sales volumes Total of 3.57 million mt sold in September, 6.4% down from August volumes. Contracts for first US-flagged LNG-fuelled OSVs signed Trinity Offshore to build vessels for Harvey Gulf International Marine. WWF: Shipping levy an 'innovative' source of finance Global levy on shipping and aviation under consideration as sources of finance for climate and development. Yang Ming ratings downgraded on 'weak market conditions' Weakening freight rates in Asia-Europe lanes and high bunker costs 'constrain' Yang Ming's profitability, says Taiwan Ratings. Slight fall in South China's fuel oil inventories Volumes to rise in the coming week with post-holiday replenishment cargoes coming in. Salvage efforts resume on stricken vessel Amid concerns that the vessel may break up due to 'substantial structural failure' sustained during bad weather.

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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.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

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PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	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

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› 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

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

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