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BRIEFS

November 14, 2011

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*Shipping News* Shipping to feel the pinch as EU banks curb lending Bank lending to the shipping industry is set to shrink in the coming months as low freight rates and the eurozone crisis will prompt a number of players to reduce their exposure to the seaborne sector, Citigroup's shipping chief said on Friday. Dry shipping prospects set to remain poor, says Citigroup Prospects for dry shipping are set to remain poor for two to three years as the sector struggles with a glut of vessels, while crude tankers face more pain in 2012 as economic problems add to supply pressures, Citigroup's shipping chief said.

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Asia-Europe rates fall 6.5pc to US$573/TEU - worst week in 2011 Hong Kong's 10pc quarterly export decline blamed on Euro debt crisis ICTSI's nine-month profit up 18pc to US$490 million, volume rises 25pc Box carriers' on-time arrival rates improve to 63pc, up from Q2 China's trade surplus still widens in October, but lower than expected Fujian October expressway investment sets new high Pakistan's Port Qasim container terminal to handle mega ships 24/7 India's big ports increase container volume 4pc from April to October Work commences on building world's largest lock on the Scheldt near Antwerp Northern China opens steel logistics centre to cover 500,000 square metres Intermodal Europe convention meets in Hamburg from Nov 29 - Dec 1 US Congress considers legislation for voluntary air cargo screening JAL back from bankruptcy with US$1.25 million profit in first half Qantas to fly Airbus A380 giant to Hong Kong from January Air France-KLM's quarterly cargo losses deepen, full-year of loss expected

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Green Cargo wins new contracts Green Cargo, a transport and logistics company owned by the Swedish state, recorded an operating income of EUR 7.8 million (-4.2%) in Q3. 94% of freight trains reached customers wi... 175 Volvo trucks for Sweden's PostNord Volvo Trucks has won an order from PostNord for the delivery of 175 trucks. The units will enter service before the end of the year. PostNord has more than 3,000 trucks and is thus... AERS launches intermodal Stuttgart-Geneva train AERS Rail Services Deutschland launched an unaccompanied intermodal rail/road train pair between Stuttgart's Kornwestheim Ubf terminal, and Geneva CT. The 320 m train will initiall... Traxon Europe becomes part of Champ Cargosystems Champ Cargosystems, a provider of integrated air cargo solutions, has acquired Traxon Europe, a leading provider of electronic communications solutions to the air cargo industry. T... Korean Air Cargo launches mobile website With the launch of Korean Air Cargo's mobile website (mcargo.koreanair.com), Korean Air now offers the most convenient and accessible cargo service to customers worldwide - anytime... Hahn airport upgrades runway without interrupting flights The Germany construction company Thomas Bau has upgraded a part of runway A at Frankfurt Hahn airport over the past weeks, providing more than 3,000 t of tarmac to refurbish the su... Seven new directors join UK P&I Club board Seven directors were elected to the board of the UK P&I Club at its recent AGM, namely Ibrahim Güngen, CEO of Ankara-based Güngen Maritime & Trading, Grahaeme Henderson, vi... Luka Koper posts container handling record Luka Koper achieved another milestone that underscores its leading position among container terminals in the Northern Adriatic, when it handled its 500,000th teu of the year on 8 N... Merger of the big three Japanese shipping lines? Koichi Muto, the president of MOL, has said that the idea of a merger between his company and NYK as well as K Line could be an option if the situation is going to deteriorate furt... 8,000 teu Maersk "Tubul" makes first call at Ukrainian port The 8,000 teu vessel "Tubul", operated by Maersk Line on its Far East-Mediterranean/Black Sea service, was the first container vessel of this size to call at a Ukrainian ... FedEx expanding in France The US integrator and CEP group FedEx recently opened a new branch in Souffelweyersheim near Strasbourg (France). The 2,400 sqm facility was previously used by the French CEP servi... Loxxess investing EUR 7.5 million in Aurach Loxxess, a German logistics company that specialises in complex outsourcing projects for industry and trade, has opened its expanded logistics centre in Aurach (Germany). With an i... Damco reports good results The logistics and SCM service provider Damco increased its year-to-date ocean freight volumes by 14% over the same period in 2010, which is well above the market average. Airfreigh...

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Seafighter work for Austal USA, BAE Systems Hamworthy to supply regasification systms for FSRU newbuilds Maritime unions call for Matsuda to resign OW Bunker reassures customers on availability of low sulfur fuel oil Kvichak building two more response boats for NYPD Washington State Ferries Chetzemoka has propeller problems

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Commerce Dept. report finds exports up during September Customs set to begin simplified air cargo pilot OOCL honored with top ship operator award US rail freight traffic rolls to both sides of ledger Central Oregon Truck Company selects Redmond for headquarters

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Pacific supramax rates collapse pulls down Atlantic in its wake US Gulf trade is 'only market left', says broker Sierra Leone ships first iron ore cargo in 30 years Chinese investment driving 20m tonnes per year mining project Oil majors target Libya's untapped gas Huge potential going largely unrealised, says energy risk expert Eni targets the world Oil giant's growth strategy includes West Africa, Asia and the Arctic FPSO the choice for smaller projects Materials submitted to environmental authorities by Eni's Australian arm provide a glimpse into project planners' thinking on exporting oil from the Kitan field MOL to sit tight for next two years Japan's biggest shipping company is buoyed by LNG and car carrier businesses, resilient in dry bulk and waiting out the tanker market MOL inks deal to build four LNG vessels in China Up to 80 engineers will be checking on Hudong-Zhonghua workers at peak period Dockwise sees slight improvement in revenues amid 'difficult conditions' Dutch firm to sell yacht transport arm DYT MCA considers Fred. Olsen criminal prosecution Records of officers' hours faked on cruiseship Suezmax earnings slip back below operating cost levels Average daily returns in spot market under $10,000 per day Dutch shipowner to flag out over ban on armed guards Others announce they will flout the law, deploying armed guards regardless Neglect a crane at your peril UK P&I Club and Lloyd's Register produce pocket guide to checking lifting appliances Now that you mention it Shipping has its topics that everyone is familiar with, but which go with nary a mention Dublin pins future port growth on Long term draft plan suggests ro-ro freight will remain the largest component of port's traffic to 2040 Seatruck to replace ro-ro fleet between Liverpool and Dublin Ferry operator believes freight-only unaccompanied set to grow in 2012 Melbourne set to run short of capacity by 2015 Australian ports need more competition to spur productivity and investment, says ACCC China LNG imports treble since 2009 LLI data identifies Nigeria and Trinidad & Tobago as main sources of supply LLI scoops two UK Professional Publishers' Association awards Judges say site is 'appealing, a pleasure to use, and easy to comprehend' France to head West Africa anti-piracy effort Training and spotter planes provided for local armed forces Feared surge in Somali piracy fails to materialise Compared to this time last year attacks and hijackings are down significantly, despite the end of the monsoon season Capesize rally as iron ore demand returns But appetite of China's mills may dissipate if steel prices continue to drop James Fisher loses nuclear carrier contract after 40 years Serco secures PNTL fleet after tender process General Maritime resolution to spill into next week Tanker company expects to file full third quarter accounts 'on or before' Monday Noble Group tries to calm markets after chief executive exits Singapore-listed trader's market value plunges following poor quarterly showing HHLA warns of risks while forecasting strong full year results Threats include excess capacity in the North Range of ports in Europe, economic downturn and delay in dredging the Elbe MPC Capital stays in the black KG fund points to strict cost cutting as it forecasts future stability Ross rushes in Wilbur Ross has invested heavily in shipping, but there is no telling how long it will take for there to be a rebound in the global economy Ocean Tankers fixes VLCC rate at fresh high on record cargo volumes Rising market expected to continue on reduced ship supply in Middle East

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
HHLA sees growing risks HAMBURG container terminal operator HHLA confirmed its full-year growth targets today but warned of growing downside risks for container traffic Ross ready to buy foreclosures BANKS will have a greater ability than before to sell foreclosed vessels to private-equity buyers, billionaire investor Wilbur Ross told the Marine Money conference today Profits rocket, but Dockwise sees soft 2012 DUTCH heavy-lift operator Dockwise revealed today it had more than doubled its net profits in 3Q2011 APM to build reefers in Chile APM HAS reportedly announced plans today for a $170M a reefer container factory in Chile DCI profits surge INDIA'S government-owned dredging company today reported a soaring 238% increase in profits for 3Q201 Privatisation outlook grainy MYSTERY surrounds the privatisation of Russia's government-owned grain exporter UGC, the Russian grain union said today Bulker offers highlight sector overhang UTILITY Taipower was offered 75 Panamax bulkers in its latest tender, which IHS McCloskey said today was the highest number of offers in any such tender ICTSI's profits surge 39% PHILIPPINES port conglomerate ICTSI has posted a 39% increase in profits in the first nine months of 2011 Mundra profits climb 30% ADANI-owned Mundra Port & Special Economic Zone today reported 29.4% growth in quarterly net profits to 2.73bn rupees ($57M) for the July-September quarter Further strengthening seen for VLCCs VLCC SPOT rates extended recent gains on strong demand and limited availability of tonnage in the Persian Gulf, shipping analyst and brokers said today Rena salvage speeds up PROGRESS has improved in the removal of oil from the stranded box ship Rena, Maritime New Zealand said today UK orders full disclosure by Russia's Joint Fruit RUSSIA'S top banana trader Joint Fruit Co has been ordered by a UK court to disclose its worldwide assets and trade and cargo accords with Star Reefers Arrest of green-flagged bulker sought LEGAL proceedings are afoot in Singapore to arrest Asia Union, a 1982-built Panamax bulker that is the focus of a demolition dispute Winter demand kicks in for LR1s WINTER demand has finally kicked in for LR1 tankers, although rates are still insufficient to cover crewing and non-bunkering expenses, brokers told Fairplay today Keystone pipeline delayed TANKERS serving the Gulf of Mexico have won a reprieve from new competition, as the US State Department pledged to seek a new route for the Keystone XL oil pipeline project

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Trucker ABF Launches Ocean LTL Service ABF Freight System is extending its move toward international business with a less-than-containerload ocean offering the carrier will combine with... Chinese Solar Manufacturers Dim Production Three major Chinese solar manufacturers are trimming shipment expectations for the rest of the year as a slowing global economy... Consumer Sentiment Index Rises on Gas Price Fall U.S. consumers are entering the holiday shopping season with a more optimistic outlook than they had a month ago, largely... Investor Ross Holds Off on Container Shipping Billionaire Wilbur Ross, who has profited from investments in distressed industries such as steel and textiles, is putting money into... Genesee & Wyoming Traffic Rises 14.2 Percent Short-line rail operator Genesee & Wyoming increased carloads 14.2 percent in October, largely because of acquisitions and higher mineral and... Analyst Says Container Line Mergers Likely Further consolidation of container shipping lines is likely as carriers seek to cut costs, expand market share and bolster balance... Caterpillar Brings Back Some Production from Japan Caterpillar says it will shift some manufacturing from Japan to North America to bring production closer to customers in the... Japan Agrees to Join Trans-Pacific Trade Talks Japan's decision to participate in negotiations on the U.S.-led Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement has angered the country's farmers and... Arrow Trucking Employees May Get Additional $2 Million More than $2 million in bankruptcy estate assets may be distributed to 676 former employees of Arrow Trucking, a flatbed... Asia-Europe Rates Plummet 6.5 Percent The Shanghai Container Freight Index of spot rates tumbled this week to a record low, led by a 6.5 plunge... South Carolina Reverses Path on Savannah Port Project The Georgia Ports Authority's long-pursued plan to deepen the Savannah River cleared a major hurdle Thursday after a South Carolina... Racing Toward Efficiency At 3,000 feet long and 700 feet wide, Skechers' new 1.8 million-square-foot distribution center in the eastern end of Southern... Taking Automation One Click at a Time How quickly is the supply chain changing? As recently as the 1990s, companies would optimize their distribution networks every five... Capacity, Next Year Are shippers staring at the possibility of significant capacity being laid up by container lines and non-operating shipowners next year?... Volatile View Barely a month into retirement, Ron Widdows looks like a relaxed man. It's the look of ease, a kind of... Spoiled Shrimp Leads to a Raw Deal Q: We're involved in a claim for $117,000 on a load of imported frozen raw breaded shrimp. We've been doing... Maersk Invests $170 Million in Chilean Reefer Box Plant A.P. Moller-Maersk is building a $170 million Chilean factory to manufacture refrigerated containers to keep pace with Latin America's booming... Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Decline Slows to 3.1 Percent Lufthansa Cargo carried 3.1 percent less cargo in October than a year ago, an improvement on the two previous months,... ICTSI Profit, Cargo Volume Surge Surging throughput helped push International Container Terminal Services Inc. to an 18 percent gain in net profit through the first... Dockwise Profit Falls 40 Percent on Higher Revenue Dockwise's third-quarter profit dropped nearly 40 percent to $8 million from $13.1 million a year ago, but the heavy-lift carrier's...

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
MCI to build reefer factory in Chile Maersk Container Industry (MCI), which is an operating unit of the AP Moller-Maersk Group, is ploughing about USD170 million into a reefer container venture in ... Purfresh signs up Interfresh US-based Purfresh, which provides purification and protection systems for the movement of perishable products, has signed a contract with the international transport ... Isotank order more Quick-Locks The Antwerp-based Container Quick Lock NV has reached an agreement with UK specialist logistics supplier, Isotank Services, for the supply of a further batch of ... ITF warns of 'catastrophic effect' of on board exploding reefers Commenting on the recent alarm about the potential fatal consequences to operatives and dockers from a batch of rogue Vietnamese-serviced reefer containers, the ... Hainan PO to go against grain with new transpac loop? Chinese carrier Hainan PO Shipping is said to be adding a new transpacific service - a move which contrasts with fellow niche carriers who have been exiting the ... Schroders: serious eurozone recession in 2012 City of London-headquartered, global asset management group Schroders, has reassessed its forecast for the 17-member eurozone after what it calls the 'extraordinary ... Kenya-Ethiopia road deal concluded The Governments of Ethiopia and Kenya have agreed a near USD750 million deal to improve highway connections between the two countries. A key aspect of the arrangement ... Maersk grows its market share in the Asia/Europe tradelane Maersk's Container Shipping Division appears to have significantly increased its market share in the ailing Asia/Europe tradelane in Q3 11. According to financial ... Ocean carrier schedule reliability still improving Turkon ship grounded off Greek island A Turkon Line boxship has grounded on rocks off the Greek island of Syros while en route to Salerno on the carrier's North Europe to Mediterranean liner service ...

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
HHLA climbs higher Hamburg container terminal operator increases third quarter earnings as revenue rises. The one that got away UK's James Fisher group loses £3m nuclear vessel management deal to Serco after 40 years. Shipping's funding tragedy Plunging asset values leave shipping looking for more money than the Greek government, RS Platou Markets calculates. Indian Navy foils attacks An offshore patrol boat from the Indian Navy has stopped another pirate attack, the fifth since September. Rupee routs Great Eastern Falling Indian currency and weaker rates slash tanker and bulker owner's second quarter earnings. HMM hooks Diana panamax New York-listed owner sees another bulker take a pay cut as it secures a fresh period deal with Korean rival. UDSC loan at last Ukrainian owner's second attempt to borrow $11m for refinancing comes up trumps. VLCC fixtures hit a record London shipbroker says that November has been the busiest month in terms of VLCC loadings. Teekay Tankers cheers street Owner's above market aframax deals bring hope for sustained and stronger dividend payouts, analysts say. WIS winning again India's biggest shiprepairer says profit up 127% in busier second quarter. Hyundai Mipo profit falls South Korean shipyard reports a third quarter fall in profits but a rise in turnover.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Unions blast MarAd, Matsuda Four U.S. maritime unions say the Maritime Administration and its leader David Matsuda should be "ashamed of itself" for issuing a report comparing U.S. and foreign-flag ship operating costs without seeking their input. PO Shipping adds new TP loop MSC starts matchback system in Belgium Mediterranean Shipping Co.'s Belgian branch has set up a new system to encourage inland matchbacks of its containers allowing importers, exporters and truckers to round-trip into Antwerp. ITF concerned about exploding reefers on ships Braemar: Huge ships inextricably linked to bunker costs

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NOVEMBER 11, 2011
Week ends steady in the Americas Trading was thin on Friday due to the Veterans Day holiday. Estonian fuel producer to provide bunker fuel It plans to produce 230,000 tonnes of light fuel oil to be used as bunker fuel. Oiltanking Partners releases Q3 financials Third quarter net income for the partnership was $13.8 million, in comparison to a net income of $7.8 million in Q3 2010. Prices firm in Fujairah Limited avails in Durban. Rotterdam prices rise Market busy in Hamburg. Norwegian operator sees bunker costs climb by 19% But fuel consumption dips 1% in terms of distances sailed. Shipping 'undermining' moves to cut GHG emissions 'Market barriers' mean bunker savings are being ignored, says Europe's Commissioner for Climate Action. ISObunkers wins new military supply contract US Army Contracting Command says deal was signed in September. Shipping players repeat call for 'global' regulations to cut CO2 UN Climate Change conference should give IMO a 'clear mandate' to continue its work in cutting emissions. Poll supports review of statutory flash point limit Nearly half of respondents in Bunkerworld poll think it would be safe to reduce current 60'C limit. Asian bunker prices firming as week ends Demand mixed at major Asian bunkering hubs on Friday. FSL Trust, Daxin reach 'out-of-court settlement' As part of the settlement, Daxin will pay FSL Trust a settlement sum of $5 million. Brightoil in $75 million acquisition Acquisition will add 'new dimension' to the growth of its business, says Chairman Dr. Sit. Ship operators urged to prepare for 3.50% global sulphur limit Supplier says it has 'rigorous systems and processes' in place to ensure detailed documentation on delivery. Transfer of bunker fuel from Rena at 'stable rate' Around 300 mt of bunker fuel remains inside Rena's submerged tank. NZ supplier wants to resume bunker ops in time for cruise season Its bunker tanker has been deployed in the Rena salvage operations. Aegean in 'solid shape', says analyst Raises ratings on Aegean's shares to 'Buy' from 'Hold'; expects the company's earnings to double in 2012.

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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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