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BRIEFS

November 15, 2011

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*Shipping News* Rickmers in the black in Q3, raises payout Rickmers Maritime declared distribution per unit for the third quarter that was 5 per cent up y-o-y to 0.60 US cents from 0.57 US cents previously. Educating travellers on Coral Triangle As the Singapore Cruise Center (SCC) turned 20 yesterday, it gave itself the best present it could give: a good cause. Navios CEO predicts shipping bankruptcies Angeliki Frangou, who heads three shipping companies controlling more than 100 vessels, said bankruptcies within the industry will accelerate as lending dwindles, allowing her to purchase assets that plunged in value. Bookings for Mideast VLCC crude hit record

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TSA ups rate to US$400/FEU from January as 'imperative and overdue' Lianyungang volume up 26pc to 4.04 million TEU, beats last year's total Last oil pumped from stricken Rena, box recovery expected to be lengthy Feeder start-up Box Ships posts third quarter profit of US$5.1 million Chongqing's nine-month international box volume totals 190,000 TEU CMA CGM mulls slow steaming during slack season to cut fuel bills Broadband Internet connection installed on MOL LNG carriers Export slump delays opening of UP's grain-to-container transloading facility South Carolina eco-agency relents, stops blocking Savannah's dredging Maritime IT specialist Seago Line joins INTTRA's network 49 aircraft leased under Tianjin Dongjiang Bonded Port Area's new deal Maximus finds heavylift rivalry tough to take, looks to ACMI trade instead Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings suffers 16pc quarterly profit decline

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
TransContainer earnings grow in first nine months TransContainer's earnings increased by 28% in the first nine months of 2011, in comparison with the like-for-like period last year, reaching approximately RUB 20.9 billion. Revenue... Maersk Line posts loss in Q3 A.P. Moeller-Maersk said that its subsidiary Maersk Line, the world's biggest container line, will lose money this year, revising a previous forecast which spoke of a modest profit... IRU publishes new general conditions for the carriage of goods The Goods Transport Council of the International Road Transport Union (IRU) has adopted revised IRU general conditions for the international carriage of goods and related outline a... Rutges Cargo participating in Dutch fuel savings programme Rutges Cargo, a European truck operator and part of the Wallenborn Group, is to participate in the Truck of the Future demonstration programme, organised by the independent researc... Boeing begins work on 1,000th B777 Boeing workers last week began assembling the 1,000th B777, a 300ER that will be delivered to Dubai-based Emirates Airline in 2012. The US aircraft manufacturer reached the milesto... Asda rolling back road miles with CMA CGM and Freightliner Freightliner Limited, the UK's leading intermodal railfreight provider, has signed a new contract with CMA CGM to transport containers for Asda to and from Northeast England. Freig... Froschmeier takes over Kukla's Eastern Europe division Stephan Froschmeier has headed the Eastern Europe transport unit of the Munich-based freight forwarder Kukla since October. The forwarder and transport specialist is boosting the e... Volga-Dnepr delivers relief cargo to earthquake victims in Turkey Volga-Dnepr Airlines joined the relief operation to help earthquake victims in Turkey with two flights from Sharjah (UAE) to Erzurum, delivering urgently-needed equipment on behalf... Swissport wins contract at Narita airport Swissport International has begun offering cargo handling services at Tokyo Narita, Japan's most important international air hub, by securing its first cargo contract there with Vi... Deutsche Post DHL posts strong results in Q3 Deutsche Post DHL again increased its sales in Q3 and boosted profitability significantly. Group sales increased to EUR 13.12 billion. Adjusted for currency effects and consolidati... Gulf Warehousing Company wins new contract The Gulf Warehousing Company has agreed to store chemicals used in the Pearl gas-to-liquids project (GTL) at its 16,000 sqm Ras Laffan warehouse in Qatar, according to a report in ... FedEx Express expanding in Northern Ireland FedEx Express has officially opened a new operating base in and launched direct services to and from Northern Ireland. The new 20,000 sqft facility at the Kilroot business park in ... PSA cars made in Spain now to be shipped to Livorno The Mercurio group has decided that all Citroen and Peugeot cars produced in Spain by the PSA Group and bound for Italy (50,000 units a year) will be shipped from Vigo to Livorno, ...

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
RADM James A. Watson to succeed Michael R. Bromwich at BSEE Conrad Industries signs new contracts NASSCO christens USNS Medgar Evers STX OSV reports growth in revenues and profit ICS produces briefing document for climate change negotiators First car carrier with all-electric RO/RO access enters service

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
TSA member carriers set to begin rate increase Port association backing transportation legislation Off-duty Coast Guardsman saves girl from drowning in Columbia IMO study predicts greenhouse gas reductions Naming ceremony held for two new LNG vessels

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Lloyd's talks tough on e-endorsements Richard Ward raises threat of mandating use if take-up is slow Skuld provides a model for would-be Lloyd's entrants Companies stand a better chance with an existing book of business that they can transfer in Lloyd's chief wants Solvency II a year ahead of delayed start date Richard Ward says insurance market must 'not take foot off the gas' Flurry of dry bulk orders as newbuilding prices continue falling Chinese yards win 2013 and 2014 contracts, including a newcastlemax order Marfin Investment links with Abu Dhabi Mar for acquisitions Deal brings together pair with strong interest in maritime investments Somalia: we're winning the battles but losing the war More must be made of EU Navfor Shipping's Great Leap Forward China's talk of 'actively guiding' tonnage reduction is reminder of its market power Price drop in smaller dry bulk classes slows After capesize values level off, panamaxes are also seen selling at stabilising values Rush is on for ballast water compliance technology Tools sought to help port state control check vessels are adhering to the letter of the ballast water convention Environmental rules poised to force early scrapping of tonnage Additional expense of green upgrades means owners of certain tonnage could well retire ships needing such costly work Iridium hits record revenue as it gears up for launch of new service Satellite communications business raises its expectations for subscribers and operational earnings Rotterdam commissions study on eurozone crisis threat to containers McKinsey analysing how economic uncertainty could hit the Le Havre to Hamburg range of northwestern European ports China could help VLCC overcapacity by purchasing all 15-year-old vessels Poten & Partners suggests Asian country buys ageing tankers rather than ordering newbuilds Tanker asset values continue tumble Two-year-old suezmax and one aframax reported sold in quiet secondhand market P&O Ferries threatens to fight any SeaFrance rescue bid with state aid French Dover-Calais ferry operator awaits Wednesday court decision on sale or liquidation Newlead locks in new kamsarmax for 16 years Renegotiation with charterer is being described as consensual Falling containership values place Global Ship Lease in danger of loan default Company confident of thrashing out a pact with lenders by November 30 ICS to brief UN climate change conference Will stress that shipping is committed to reducing emissions HCI Capital reports $11m loss in first nine months Fresh cost-cutting programme launched LRIT data exchange up and running at European safety agency Emsa takes control of ship position information at Portugal base Reduced fuel consumption could save $50bn by 2020 Study finds benefits to owners of implementation of IMO plans US crew using system to extend claims Shipowners need to protect themselves from never-ending claims Farstad posts $62.7m third-quarter profit Improvement over same period last year comes despite low rates and poor fleet utilisation Egyptian port closed by protests Congestion impacts on over 40 vessels Gulf ports urged to boost capacity Governments also need to cut red tape, says Kuwait Financial Centre study Armed and necessary All signs are that the slow start of post-monsoon pirate attacks is due to onboard armed guards Hamburg reports strong growth Box volumes up 15% year on year in third quarter Courage snatches up supramax for $26.6m Hong Kong and Singapore-listed carrier buys from new Chinese yard for early 2012 delivery

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
IMO: new CO2 regs will deliver An IMO study released today predicted "significant" savings from incoming mandatory design and operation regulations, assuming ship operators can overcome the inherent challenges STX OSV profits rocket OFFSHORE shipbuilding specialist STX OSV of Norway said today it has raised net profits for 3Q11 by 144% year on year Scorpio hopeful on winter NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers reported larger losses than expected today but voiced optimism that market conditions are improving for its next three months France to appeal EC's ruling on SeaFrance PARIS said today France plans to appeal the EC's rejection last month of a €259.5M ($353.3M) restructuring proposal for SeaFrance CMA CGM deal with HCI rumoured RUMOURS abound that listed German shipping trust HCI Hammonia is about to acquire two 5,500teu box ships from CMA CGM RMT posts $11M profits 3Q2011 SINGAPORE'S Rickmers Maritime Trust today returned to profitability with net earnings of $11M in 3Q2011, reversing a $54.6M loss in 3Q2010. RMT posts $11M in 3Q2011 profits STX Pan Ocean reveals losses of $35M SOUTH Korea's top drybulk carrier STX Pan Ocean plunged today into the red, reporting $35M in net losses for 3Q2011 Oltmann acquires 'bargain' ships GERMAN KG house Oltmann said today it has secured bargain buys of three multipurpose and container newbuildings for its private investors Losses force HCI slashes GERMAN KG house HCI Capital said today it will cut one-fifth of its workforce and slash costs by $13M per year, after posting heavy losses GSL concedes covenant risk GLOBAL Ship Lease, which charters box ships to CMA CGM, disclosed today that it will soon require a covenant waiver because of slumping asset values Libya reported nearing 800,000b/d LIBYA's oil production is expected to increase to 800,000 barrels per day within the next few weeks, a London conference heard today Ferry passengers freed TURKEY said commando teams have stormed a hijacked ferry near Istanbul, freeing all 24 passengers and crew, who had been held hostage for 12 hours Bunker costs threaten VLCC revival VLCC SPOT rates are continuing this week to rise, but analysts are warning that growing bunker costs could smother the trend Berlin reverses shipping cuts GERMAN parliamentarians have voted to repeal much-criticised spending cuts on labour cost subsidies for German-flag ships TSA plans box rate boost TSA TODAY announced plans to set higher rates from next year, after several members posted significant third-quarter losses

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
FMC Clears Tariff Files to Prevent Fraud The Federal Maritime Administration's cleaning of its ocean carrier tariff files may help prevent shippers from being scammed by an... ILA, NYSA to Give Hiring Preference to Veterans The International Longshoremen's Association and the New York Shipping Association said they will give hiring preference to Iraq and Afghanistan... Containerized Exports Rose 6.7 Percent in Third Quarter U.S. containerized exports rose 6.7 percent in the third quarter, the eighth straight quarter of expansion, led by rising demand... Covenant Loses $11.1 Million, Freight Revenue Falls Covenant Transportation lost $11.1 million in the third quarter compared to a $1.9 million profit in the same period year... David Noe, APL Vice President of Sales, Dead at 50 David Noe, APL's long-serving vice president of sales, marketing and customer support in the Americas, died last week in Houston... Cathay Pacific Says Holiday Cargo Peak 'Unlikely' Cargo transported by Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific and sister carrier Dragonair fell for the seventh straight month in October, and... Hamburg Regains Spot as No. 2 European Box Port The port of Hamburg wrested back second place in Europe's container league from Antwerp, with a 15.3 percent surge in... Analyst Says Eurozone Volatility Pulls Down China Exports The Eurozone's lurch from crisis to crisis is the prime reason for the soft Chinese export growth piling downward rates... Five Carriers to Suspend Asia-Latin America Loop Five carriers that operate three joint services between Asia, Mexico and the West Coast of South America plan to suspend... Japanese Economy Regains Growth in Third Quarter The Japanese economy grew 1.5 percent in the July-September quarter from the preceding quarter, or at an annualized pace of... Carriers Consider Lifting Indian Port Congestion Fees Ocean carriers serving India's Port of Chennai said they will consider lifting their bottleneck surcharges if restrictions on cargo movements... Box Ships Books $5.1 Million Profit Box Ships booked a profit of $5.1 million in the first full quarter since the Greek container ship owner's initial... Hamburg's HHLA Expands Profit, Warns of Overcapacity HHLA managed to grow revenue and container traffic in a challenging third quarter, but Hamburg's biggest stevedore warned of an... Rickmers Swings to a $11.1 Million Profit Rickmers Maritime Trust swung to an $11.1 million profit in the third quarter from a $54.6 million loss a year... Trans-Pacific Carriers Seek Post-Holiday Rate Hike Trying again to stop the erosion of rates that has hit major east-west trade lanes this year, shipping lines in... When Capacity Turns If there is, as ocean carriers say, too little demand for freight space and too much capacity on the water,... LTL Pricing Heads Up Less-than-truckload pricing is rising, financial results from the largest LTL carriers show, as tightening truck capacity and rising costs trump... Measuring LTL Capacity How tight is LTL capacity? That depends on the carrier and its territory. "Capacity (at YRC) is not tight,... Driving Back to Basics Four months after James Welch rejoined YRC Worldwide as CEO, the scope of his plans for the ailing trucking giant... Polarizing Perspectives Perspectives, I've learned, are very much based on where you sit, so I was more than interested in what two... Preventing the Next Big Bang Maritime industry employers are working with longshore unions around the country to prevent potentially deadly refrigerated containers from Vietnam from... IMF Pushes Exports Egypt is hardly alone in its struggle to find a path to political transition and make reforms that are economically... Port Horizons Brighten In Egypt, the disruptions of the Arab Spring didn't just disrupt traffic in the congested streets of its ancient cities.... Cloudy Forecasts Short- and medium-term economic forecasts for all of the major countries in the Mideast have been revised downward months after... After the Spring Nine months after angry crowds brought down the administration of long-time dictator Hosni Mubarak, political and economic uncertainty hang heavily... Ripe for Inspection Fees Any broker, importer or other U.S. business that agreed eight years ago to be the agent of a foreign food... Financing Limits Transport Plans For transportation interests who believe the U.S. needs a long-term infrastructure strategy, prospects for funding are dimming. How will a... Capacity for Contracts If container lines really start parking ships in significant numbers, it may have more to do with 2012 than with... Load Factors Tumble The effect of the capacity glut on most U.S. trade lanes is clearly visible in the decline in load factors...

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
RCL still losing in tough Asian market Thai-based Asia-centric carrier, Regional Container Lines (RCL) incurred an operating loss of THB483 (USD15.7) million in the third quarter of the year, albeit ... K Line boosts South Korea/India coverage Tokyo-headquartered K Line is beefing up its South Korea/India coverage with the introduction of a new Kwangyang/Kaohsiung - West India Express (FIX) service ... TSA to raise rates on troubled transpac Members of the Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (TSA) are to raise their freight rates in an emergency rate restoration in order to halt the slide of plummeting ... India's boxports ahead by 4% Seemingly bucking the consumer austerity-induced slowdown in global demand, India's 13 major ports increased container throughput in the six-months ending October ... Frankfurt terminal changes name Frankfurt Intermodal Terminal (FIT) has changed its name to Contargo Industriepark Frankfurt-Hochst. As made clear in Contargo's press statement, 'the ... Salvors readying for removal of Rena boxes DB Schenker starts rail service between UK and Poland DB Schenker has commenced a weekly block train service between Poland and the UK. The first train departed from Wroclaw on Tuesday evening November 8 and arrived ...

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
Ultrapetrol sheds the red Felipe Menendez-led owner reverses third-quarter loss as revenue surge helps resurrect bottom line. Marfin eyes investments Andreas Vgenopoulos-led firm poised to pounce on "opportunities" in the Mediterranean following pact with yard group. NewLead pens rate revision Newest addition to Michael Zolotas-led owner's dry arsenal secures extended 16-year fix in exchange for reduced rate. Petrobras picks Deep Sea duo Brazilian behemoth poised to splash $100m on a pair of Oslo-listed offshore owner's anchor-handlers. DVB to beat the gloom German bank says its results will meet the mark this year despite shipping and banking woe. Rickmers unveils new CFO German giant's finance boss says new sources of cash will be essential for owner to remain active amid market turbulence. ICG fails to impress Earning power weaker in what is key business quarter for Irish ferry operator. Star wins another round Oslo-listed owner takes another step in pursuit of $16.5m damages payment from Russian charter. Esco back in black Tschudi-owned multipurpose operator reveals small 2010 profit, after winning compensation for charter termination. Genmar battles shot clock Jewel of Georgiopoulos empire secures key waiver extension as Moelis & Co and Randee Day join fight to stay afloat. GSL spills less red ink A tough market and higher costs bear down on Ian Webber-led shipowner's bottom line. Citi sounds dry cargo alarm Shipping boss Michael Parker sees two or three years of pain for the bulk market. Double sting for Scorpio Emanuele Lauro-led owner sees red in a quarter hindered by seasonal weakness and macro-economic troubles.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
PO Shipping adds new TP loop 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. 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. TSA seeks interim $400 per FEU min. Five lines rationalize Asia/Mexico-WCSA capacity Waiting for confirmation from Hamburg Sud that these are the services are involved CKYH pull East Coast via Suez loop Lines suspend Asia-Americas round-world loop

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NOVEMBER 14, 2011
IFO prices firm in Fujairah Deliveries in Cape Town available for supply between November 17-28 November. Svitzer develops ECOtug New type of harbour tug that consumes less fuels, spills less oil and is more maneuverable than other tugs will be delivered in December. Prices mixed in Rotterdam Buyers left wonder what is supporting the market, player tells Bunkerworld. CMF product 'within 3.50% sulphur limit' Supplier complying with 2012 sulphur cap. IMO mandatory GHG measures to cut billions from fuel bills Study of EEDI and SEEMP effect predicts 13% CO2 reduction by 2020 and 39% by 2050 compared with BAU scenario, but still with net growth. Decline in bunker volumes continues Japanese bunker sales 18% down year-on-year. Drive for fuel-efficient, less polluting engines boosts shipyards US shipyard says government incentives have been 'a shot in the arm.' Bunker prices generally firming in Asia Demand mixed at major Asian bunker hubs on Monday, traders say. TSA members to raise rates to halt losses Says correction is both 'imperative and overdue'. Singapore's October bunker sales down Fall in sales volumes in line with slow global trade, say players. Maersk orders second generation exhaust gas system Exhaust gas system compatible with different types of bunker fuels, says MAN Diesel. BIMCO adds new bunker clauses for time charter parties New clauses to address importance of bunker issues and minimise risk of bunker disputes, says BIMCO. Salvors to remove last of bunkers from grounded box ship Work will continue for 'some time' to ensure all accessible oil is removed from Rena, says Maritime New Zealand.

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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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