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BRIEFS

November 17, 2011

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*Shipping News* New VLCCs seen running at a loss for 24 months Very large crude carriers (VLCCs) that start trading this year and next will run at a loss for at least 24 months, as supply of new ships outpaces demand and prolongs a slump in freight rates, Arctic Securities ASA said. Baltic index rises on fresh China iron ore buying The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, turned positive on Tuesday as fresh iron ore sales to China boosted earnings and sentiment on the larger capesize market. South China Sea a topic for Bali summit: US Maritime security in the South China Sea will be discussed at a regional summit on Bali this week, the White House said on Tuesday, defying China's desire to keep this sensitive topic off the agenda. STX Offshore to build world's 2nd-biggest container vessels

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Hong Kong up 8.1pc in October to 2.07 million TEU, Singapore up 7.4pc MSC ups rates from Far East to North America, Caribbean, Central America Fujian ports' container throughput up 10.6pc in first 10 months Wuhan to revive as major shipping hub in the middle reaches of the Yangtze Hainan PO Shipping to expand China-Long Beach/Oakland loop in December Hutchison's south China terminals fail to make predicted gains First Lianyungang to Almaty container train service launched NOL four-week revenue off 18pc despite 13pc box volume increase US retail sales growth slows to 0.5pc in October: Commerce Department Agility third quarter profit falls 42pc to US$29.32 million US Customs pilot programme simplifies air cargo entry next month EU drops price-fixing probe into Air-France-KLM and Lufthansa East Malaysian forwarders say low export volumes cripple trade flow

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Air Cargo Germany enlarges network Air Cargo Germany, a German full-freighter operator based at Frankfurt-Hahn airport, has enlarged its network by commencing services to the South Korean capital Seoul. A B747-400F ... Contract for extension of Venezuelan railway line signed The Instituto de Ferrocarriles del Estado has signed a contract with the Italian consortium Impregilo, Astaldi and Ghella for the completion of the Puerto Cabello-La Encrucijada li... Kita Logistics expands fleet in Turkey The Turkish company Kita Logistics, which was active mainly for project freight forwarders so far, has expanded its fleet by 105 Mercedes-Benz Actros 1841 units. Kita Logistics ser... Far fewer accidents involving HGVs in Switzerland The number of accidents with the involvement of HGVs in Switzerland is continuing to decrease by above-average rates, according to the Swiss council for accident prevention. The nu... Greencarrier launches direct UK-Finland services Greencarrier is expanding the range of services it offers the Nordic market, together with its UK-based subsidiary Greencarrier PTS, with a new direct service to Finland. The link ... Samskip increases Norway-Rotterdam services Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics has increased the frequency of its sailings between the Norwegian west coast and the RST terminal in Rotterdam from one to two departures a w... Strong growth at HHLA Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) grew strongly in the first nine months of the year. Sales rose by 16% to EUR 913 million, the operating result (ebit) improved by 16% to EUR 165... Rudolph & Hellmann Automotive open Ford centre in UAE The joint company Rudolph & Hellmann Automotive opened a Ford Motor Company parts distribution centre in Dubai (UAE) on 14 November. The 29,500 sqm logistics centre in the Jebe... Scott Dolan leaves United Scott Dolan, senior vice-president of airport operations and cargo at United Airlines, has left the carrier and been replaced by Jon Roitman. United appointed Roitman to the post i... Qatar Airways orders Boeing freighters Qatar Airways ordered two Boeing B777 freighters valued at USD 560 million at list prices from Boeing at the 2011 Dubai Air Show. The aircraft will increase the airline's B777F fle... Schiphol Cargo, CAAS and Changi airport swap notes The growing e-freight collaboration between Amsterdam Schiphol and its partners, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Changi Airport Group (CAG), has taken a fu... Agility posts loss in Q3 The net profits made by the global logistics company Agility, headquartered in Kuwait, slumped by 42% to EUR 21 million in third quarter of the financial year compared to the same ... New Stolt-Nielsen chemical storage terminal in Singapore Stolt-Nielsen recently opened a new petrochemical terminal in Tembusu on Jurong Island (Singapore). The terminal commenced operations with three gas spheres, with plans for a total...

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Gibbs & Cox signs agreement with BAE Systems Ship Repair Resolve refloats Puerto Rico dry dock HOS offering raises $241.5 million Sliding davit enables rescue boat handling in Arctic conditions Trailer Bridge files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Tanker that hit box ship in Houston ship channel was trying to avoid fuel barge Keppel Singmarine books newbuild contracts

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Port of Port Angeles seeking applications for commissioner Congressmen pleased with House vote on Cummings-Landry amendment Holiday on the Bay event set for December 3, in Everett Longtime Portland Airport director announces plans to leave post WL Ross & Co. sells Greenbrier common stock shares

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Coming next year: downturn, but not the end of the world Poor third quarter results and rising forced sales point to tough times ahead EXCLUSIVE: Aframax market 'quite doomed' until year end What can owners do, asks owner coping with daily earnings below operating expenses RMT to vote on Wightlink strike Union argues that activist was victimised Anti-piracy body meets in New York Tenth session of UN Contact Group will play host to almost 70 countries The port on your doorstep The European Sea Ports Organisation has made its third annual award for ports that build relationships with the wider community who form their neighbours No hope for capesizes Shipowners with capesize bulkers in their fleets might not like PwC's report tiltled Capes of No Hope New political brooms to sweep global economy clean Deficit-reducing measures and changing of guard in Europe will take time to make impact Dry bulk workhorses have the best prospects A big rump of handysize ships of more than 25 years old means new order potential for owners SeaFrance wins a reprieve from Paris commercial court December 12 deadline set for new or improved bids, while move into full administration will allow company to maintain sailing schedule Doomsayers predict years of gloom Commentators offer downbeat assessments of dry bulk and tanker markets Pressure on resale prices drives home harsh lesson Forget discounted future earnings. A ship is only worth what someone will pay for it Bad to Werse as banks pull plug German shipmanager goes bust StealthGas expects higher LPG rates after boosting profits in third quarter Nasdaq-listed owner hunts longer period charters for gas fleet Panamax boxship market set for pick-up in second quarter next year Maersk Line and MSC drive charter market activity over the week Trailer Bridge files for Chapter 11 US shipping company hopes to reorganise within six months Zodiac upgrades boxship order to 16,000 teu Increases capacity in response to requirements from prospective charterer SeaFrance is short of options SeaFrance has been given a reprieve, but it is DFDS that may yet come out the winner Philippines closes training schools on quality grounds Tough stance taken in face of Brussels criticism P&O Ferries deploys freight vessel to tackle SeaFrance on Dover-Calais route European Seaway, with capacity for 120 trucks, taken out of lay-up to operate five daily round trips Crisis lingers in Asian box ports Singapore and Hong Kong set to fall short of 2008 record throughput by a hair in spite of strong growth Services to improve seafarers' lives Magsaysay-Ho to push supranational finance and communications services to lure recruits VLCCs in the Middle East start making money After weeks of poor earnings, a flood of cargoes drives up daily earnings International insurance community pushes for China to let down barriers IUMI lines up Shanghai meetings to press case for Chinese membership Lloyd's List honours counter-piracy navies Award goes to joint forces along with plea to use public kudos to spur governments further Seafarer training: cut the BS The European Commission is right to press for something to be done about Filipino certification Revenues slump at DFDS Weak economy and intense competition hit bottom line NewLead wins another round in TMT spat Owner has $10.2m in security against charter arrears of $9.3m said to be owed by Nobu Su company Port of Los Angeles sees busiest month to date for export volumes Outbound trade on course to mark a record year, but imports are hit by consumer slowdown Chuan Hup hit by investment and foreign exchange losses First-quarter operating profits eroded to a $29m loss Terje Askvig quits Eitzen Chemical Chief financial officer also leaves

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Pipeline reversal to hit tankers IT was confirmed today that the flow of a major US pipeline will be reversed, with potentially significant long-term implications for tankers serving Gulf of Mexico refineries Paragon breaches covenant NYSE-listed drybulk operator Paragon Shipping conceded today that it has breached a loan covenant as a result of falling asset values House OKs ballast bill THE US House of Representatives has just approved a national ballast water standard, but final language is unlikely to be considered until 2012, a Washington insider told Fairplay today SeaFrance co-operative, government to meet FRENCH transport minister Thierry Mariani offered today to meet leaders of the employee co-operative bidding for control of French ferry operator SeaFrance Trailer Bridge files for US Chapter 11 shield NASDAQ-listed Trailer Bridge was forced to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection today, after being unable to refinance its junk bonds StealthGas falls short LPG OPERATOR StealthGas today reported rebounding profits for its latest quarter, but not to levels Wall Street analysts expected Port agencies criticised over ferry fire POOR onshore co-ordination left passengers waiting 20 hours to leave a burning ro-pax, according to a MAIB report Arkhangelsky wants assets back EXILED Russian Vitaly Arkhangelsky plans to go on to the offensive and recover Oslo Marine Group assets he alleges were wrongfully expropriated by Bank Saint Petersburg BLT unveils $170M turnaround INDONESIAN wet bulk specialist BLT has revealed an increase in after-tax profits, sending its share price soaring on Jakarta's stock exchange Breaking MoU agreed NO SHIPS are today coming to Bangladesh for scrapping, but an accord could signal new directions for breakers if the country's courts rule they can resume business DFDS reports $60M profits DANISH DFDS today reported solid third-quarter profits, despite a drop in revenues Box sector growth predicted BUILDING infrastructure and diversifying exports and customers in the Americas will be the keys to continued box sector growth, a Panama conference has heard Filipino crew record seen CREWING companies in the Philippines expect to deploy a record 400,000 seafarers worldwide by the end of this year Rena box removal finally starts MARITIME New Zealand today finally lifted the first containers off the stranded box ship Rena ATI profits fall nearly 31% ATI, the Philippines terminal operator, said its profits fell 30.9% in this year's first three quarters, to 1.151Bn pesos ($26.46M) from 1.6Bn pesos in the last-year period

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
FMCSA Shuts Down Gunthers Transport The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ordered Maryland trucker Gunthers Transport to shut down, citing hours of service violations. ... St. Lawrence Seaway Traffic Up 2 Percent Cargo shipped on the St. Lawrence Seaway from late March through October rose 2 percent year-over-year, as the Port of... GOP House Report Blasts TSA, Calls For Reform A House Republican report blasted the Transportation Security Administration for having a bloated bureaucracy and failing to use technology to... NOL's Ron Widdows On Carrier Losses, Vessel Capacity Cuts (Video) Ron Widdows, senior advisor to Neptune Orient Lines, says container lines will have to reduce capacity to sustain freight rates... TPM Adds Refrigerated Cargo Track The 2012 Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference organized by The Journal of Commerce will add a full-day track on refrigerated container transport... Sunteck Transport Parent Boosts Profit 13 Percent AutoInfo, the parent of non-asset trucking company Sunteck Transport, increased its net profit 13.3 percent in the third quarter to... US Xpress Expands Expedited Refrigerated Service U.S. Xpress Enterprises is expanding its expedited refrigerated trucking service, bringing its total number of reefer teams to 100, the... House Approves Bill to Set National Ballast Standard The House passed a bill on Tuesday that would set a national standard for ballast water regulation of vessels and... Industrial Production Rose 0.7 Percent in October U.S. industrial production rose 0.7 percent in October, boosted by oil drilling and increased auto, aerospace and electrical manufacturing, Federal... DOT to Help Savannah Find Dredging Funds Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood threw his support behind the Port of Savannah's deepening project and pledged to help Georgia find... French Court Rejects DFDS Joint Bid for Sea France A French court rejected a bid by Denmark's DFDS to take over Sea France and gave the ailing state-owned ferry... Economists Say Global Economy Worsening The world economic climate has worsened in the fourth quarter, underscoring the threat that developed countries, particularly those in the... Trailer Bridge Files for Bankruptcy Protection U.S.-Puerto Rico carrier Trailer Bridge filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization on Wednesday, a day after failing to refinance $82.5... Trans-Pacific Rate Measure Tumbles 4.2 Percent Spot freight rates for ocean container shipping on the trans-Pacific fell another 4.2 percent in the latest week, the second... Star Reefers Wins New Action Against Russian Importer A U.K. court says Russia's largest fruit importer JFC Group must disclose all its worldwide assets after the company failed... DFDS Profit Surges 48 Percent DFDS's third quarter pre-tax profit surged 48 percent from a year ago to $61 million, as northern Europe's largest short-sea... Agility Profit Plunges on Lost Government Contracts Agility's third-quarter profit plummeted 42 percent year-over-year to $29.2 million, as the global logistics group's revenue contracted 19 percent on... Hutchison Warns of China Container Slowdown The container export market out of China could weaken next year with economic recovery in developed countries "uncertain" and the... ANA Cargo Tonnage Grows in September International cargo volume at Japan's All Nippon Airways edged up 0.8 percent year-over-year in September in a slight recovery after... DHL Doubles Manila-Hong Kong Capacity DHL Express and Air Hong Kong are doubling air cargo freighter capacity between Manila and Hong Kong to meet growing... Trailer Bridge Delays Quarterly Report U.S.-Puerto Rico carrier Trailer Bridge said it plans to delay the filing of its third quarter financial report because the...

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Thai floods forces up PC prices Thailand's worst floods in half a century, the result of months of monsoon rains, could see Bangkok still flooded into next year according to its prime minister, ... Containerisation International seeking shippers to join panel for new carrier sentiment poll Containerisation International has announced the launch of The Containerisation International Shipper Sentiment Polls - and is looking for shippers and freight ... DFDS does Maersk proud Denmark-based DFDS continued to make good money in Q3 11, amply justifying Maersk's 31.3% stake in the European short-sea business.The company's year-on-year profit ... Colombo driven by gateway cargo The Sri Lankan port of Colombo has registered a modest rise in its container throughput for the first nine months of 2011, with volumes up 2.3% to 3.16 million ... China cannot be ignored So said Christopher Williams, commercial director of the UK-based shipowning and maritime services group, Graig Shipping, which has several ships on order in the ... APL merges transpac with Middle East sling to create new butterfly loop APL is merging a transpacific loop with a Middle East sling to create a butterfly service embracing Jebel Ali, the Pacific North West and North East Asia - a move ... Management Dynamic changes name but not strategy US-based Management Dynamics (MD), which is a leading provider of solutions for managing global trade, has changed its name to Amber Road, a decision that has been ... Turkon withdraws N Europe/Med schedule Turkon Line is to withdraw its direct schedule between northern Europe and the Mediterranean from the beginning of next year in favour of a slot charter agreement ...

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Paragon seeks covenant cure US-listed bulker and boxship owner's third-quarter profit plummets while declining asset prices threaten loan provision. Stealthgas steps on the gas Liquefied petroleum gas operator boosts bottom line as market heads for positive territory. Trailer Bridge in Chapter 11 Nasdaq-listed liner operator seeks bankruptcy protection in the US as financial overhaul flatlines. Star cops less for Kappa Greek owner fixes up supramax for a year to Pacific Basin at reduced daily rate. SeaFrance gets lifeline French court allows struggling ferry operator to keep trading as it tries to drum up more potential buyers or face liquidation. Property pushes Global Malaysian tanker owner returns to the black in first nine months thanks to real estate revaluation. Global back at Havyard Indian owner returns to Per Saevik's shipyard for a potential PSV double. Evasive move ended in smash US accident investigators find tanker Elka Apollon hit MSC boxship in Houston after trying to avoid tug and barge. CMA CGM wants a waiver Cash-strapped French liner operator in talks with banks over covenant obligations. BW tanker flees pirates Products tanker with unarmed guards on board avoids hijacking off Oman. Cable caused Clipper fire UK report says electrical connection to trailer overheated, causing 2010 blaze on Commodore Clipper ro-ro. SeaFrance halts sailings Cash-strapped French ro-pax operator keeps ships in port ahead of court ruling on its sale.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Uniform ballast rules, armed ships, Coastguard bill passes APL volume up, revenue plummets Hapag-Lloyd raising Asia-Americas rates Maersk dropping Med calls during holidays Asia-West Africa rate rise Maersk/Safmarine add Port Louis southbound on Safari

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Crude markets climb above $100 per barrel level 'This may not be enough to eliminate the glut in the Midwest because output is growing by hundreds of thousands of barrels a year.' Turkish supplier complying with new sulphur limit Energy Petrol is latest suppler to confirm it is meeting the 2012 standard. IFO prices steady in Fujairah In Durban, dupply dates were from November 18-26. Classification societies' promotion of in-house designs 'deeply troubling' 'This is not a class issue; this is an industry issue,' says CEO. Rotterdam market steady Strong demand in Gibraltar. 'Fuel costs exceed timecharter costs' Outlook for dry cargo market 'somewhat negative'. Testing agency highlights 'water content' problems 'Experiences show that issues in certain West African ports are significantly higher'. 'Record high premium' for fuel oil cargoes Saudi Aramco sells 240,000 metric tonnes of 180 cSt material for December loading. Bunker prices in Asia mostly down mid-week Slack demand across major Asian bunkering hubs on Wednesday. OOCL executive calls for incentives on cleaner fuels initiative Local government urged to offer incentives to 'broaden participation' in Hong Kong clean air initiative. Emission regulations need to be realistic, says Norden chief Owners should not be straddled with 'unfair extra costs' in efforts to cut emissions, says Carsten Mortensen. Hong Kong tests oil pollution response Government departments and oil companies contain 'oil spill' from a beached product tanker carrying 5,200 metric tonnes of fuel oil. Berlian Laju reports a surge in Q3 profit Improved rates, lower operating costs compensate 'significantly higher' bunker costs, it says. 2012: 'Battle for survival' for tanker owners Pooling can open avenues for discussion on slow steaming, says spokesman of SeaTeam Management. Bunker vessels recognised for using cleaner fuel Fifteen vessels have already been signed up for the Port of Gothenburg campaign.

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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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