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BRIEFS

January 27, 2011

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*Shipping News* Pirate attacks rise as ransom payments jump Somali pirate attacks are increasing, spurred by a 36-fold jump in ransoms in five years, raising costs for shippers and the threat to vessels carrying 20 per cent of world trade. Hyundai Heavy sees 14% rise in steel plate use Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's biggest buyer of steel plates, plans to increase use of the material 14 per cent this year to the most since 2008 as it boosts production of container vessels and oil tankers. Russia predicts surge in Arctic sea route, opening up of region Russia predicted on Tuesday a surge in voyages on an Arctic short-cut sea route in 2011 as a thaw linked to climate change opens the region even more to shipping and oil and mining companies.

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Port Tracker forecasts continuing north European box growth Freight rates slide as cheery forecasts prove unfounded Striking French dockers re-open ports, while planning fresh strikes Hong Kong's Great Eagle Shipping launches intra-Asia services Samudera buys boxship, expanding its owned-chartered ratio DHL enhances LCL service from India to South Africa MSC launches direct Central America-North Europe link Kuehne + Nagel boosts European frequency with KN Euro-Line Cathay Pacific appeals European Union antitrust ruling St Louis signs MoU, China Eastern begin air cargo talks UPS appoints William Ng as Hong Kong-Macau chief

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Capt. Thapar made Director of SCI's Bulk Carriers & Tankers divn New capacity impacts rate hikes Samsung brings out system to thwart pirate Sitara Shipping remains a bright star in shipping industry even after three Exports of apparels set to slip by 3 pc Pak traders oppose import of Indian sugar Land ports along Indo-Bangla border opened for trade MARG's shipyard/port near Chennai to be ready by 2012 MoEF clears Vizhinjam port project ...wants Budgetary support doubled Emirates SkyCargo to launch new service to Basra Exponential growth for BLR Logistiks Railways to give coal movement top priority 'Prior experience' not needed for cotton export: DGFT Fieo fears rise in cost of credit for exports Govt allows import of 40,000 tonnes natural rubber at 7.5 pc duty RBI hikes short-term lending, borrowing rates by 0.25 pc SEAI feels seafood industry needs to consolidate to remain competitive 10 notes with new features soon EU to issue 'Blue Card' for professionals Interactive session with Prof. Sachs on Feb. 4 I-T office in UAE likely

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JANUARY 25, 2011
Port of Kiel posts record handling figures The port of Kiel (Germany) handled 5.8 million t of cargo last year, the best result ever recorded by the port. This was a 19.3% increase over the previous year and considera... Schneider + Cie takes over Glob-Sped The long-standing Basel (Switzerland)-based forwarding company Schneider + Cie recently acquired Glob-Sped AG, a rival forwarding and logistics enterprise headquartered in Pra... Toshiba awards Panalpina overland transport from Germany to Moscow Toshiba has selected the Swiss transport and logistics provider Panalpina to handle its overland business from Regensburg (Germany), the location of one of its European distributio... Wincanton secures contract renewal with Saint-Gobain in UK The UK-based logistics service provider Wincanton has secured a three-year renewal of its contract with French construction materials specialist Saint-Gobain to distribute the manu... K+N expanding its European overland network Kuehne + Nagel is set to significantly expand its European overland network, by increasing the number of scheduled international lines from 300 to 500 by 2014, with departures doub... German seaports handle 5.8% more from January to September 2010 Germany's seaports lifted approximately 5.8% more cargo in the first nine months of 2010, compared to the same time frame in 2009, according to provisional data releas... Tiaca elects Michael Steen as chairman Michael Steen, executive vice-president and chief commercial officer of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc, has been elected as the new chairman of the International Air Cargo Associ...

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JANUARY 26, 2011
Van Oord signs LOI for massive Netherlands wind farm project Navy doesn't buy Rand conclusions on green fuels MaK power for Scandlines car ferries Van der Velden delivers biggest Barke rudders thus far Deep Sea Supply moves into Malaysian offshore service market Sinopacific busy on first Chinese-designed export OSV

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JANUARY 26, 2011
Commerce Under Secretary highlights Seattle as trade gateway CSX Corportation plans major rail network investment Rail association executive responds to State of the Union Bellingham Port Commission schedules coffee meeting series Suez Canal Container Terminal set to complete expansion project

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JANUARY 26, 2011
More woes for VLCCs as Chinese traders fail to lift rates Hopes that Chinese oil traders chartering very large crude carriers ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday on February 3 would boost rates have failed to materialise OOCL revenues soar as Asia-Europe trade revives Hong Kong line Orient Overseas Container Line saw revenues soar by almost 42% in the final three months of 2010, as liftings rose by 19% Seoul court allows Korea Line to freeze charter payments Ruling could affect around 60 owners and up to 150 ships that the struggling operator has on long-term time charter Korea Line may seek Chapter 15 protection Bond of $4.6m posted in New York could influence if company decides to seek US bankruptcy protection Eagle has its wings clipped Eagle Bulk will have to renegotiate charters with Korea Line ...and it will have to take a haircut Time to speed up? The correlations between slow steaming and demand for container shipping will not have gone unnoticed in various boardrooms Georgia Ports backs Charleston dredging Supports harbour deepening project and development of new greenfield port Hamburg to hold on to role as feeder hub Terminal operator HHLA confident it can see off competition from direct calls Rule change could hit UK shipping firms Companies could lose tax advantages under rule change on capital allowances for ships Danes make easy ride out of economic cycle Healthy competition has brought Danish owners out of the downturn in a position of strength Danish Ports to launch dredging campaign Move to deepen approaches and fairways to attract larger vessels Ship financiers avoid private equity due to write-off risk Swap market making slow but steady progress Despite their resistance to derivative markets, some container lines are starting to show interest Ill winds that raise a charterers' storm Modern seafarers live in a mistrustful world in which even a weather forecast can raise the spectre of litigation Cosco boss sees huge opportunities for Chinese shipping Wei Jiafu says China's policies will offer shipping a platform for growth First container freight swap agreement options trade completed Kerry Logistics and Hamburg-based Alfred C Toepfer International involved in options trade brokered by Clarkson Securities Hamburg gears up for giant boxships Germany's biggest port recognises its recovery can only continue if it is ready for the next generation of container vessels KG funds hit by Korea Line filing Funds surprised by carrier's move to file for court protection Call to set up east Africa piracy courts and prisons New report proposes setting up of special courts and prisons to try and hold suspects Hamworthy bullish on earnings Expects to beat earnings forecast as demand for its services increases OOCL revenues up 42% in fourth quarter 2010 Revenue growth well ahead volumes, reflecting the steep recovery in freight rates lines secured in the early part of 2010 IUMI steps up Far East membership drive Steps up efforts to grow its presence in China and the region IUMI calls for swift end to piracy threat Governments accused of not taking urgent action to ensure crew safety Namura on guard against Korea Line defaults Insolvent shipowner has two vessels on order at shipbuilder UK vows tougher action on piracy Shipowners will be able to use "every force" needed, says shipping minister Mike Penning Iino confirms order for three new bulkers Japanese yard to build two panamaxes and a handysize MSC dismisses talk of new service Line says no plans to add new strings on Asia-Europe or Asia-Mediterranean trades New Century IPO plans resurface Shipbuilder seeks Hong Kong listing after scrapping Singapore bid Hanjin agrees to push back US terminal start date Construction date of Jacksonville terminal could be delayed another two years Cruise operators warned over insurance opt out clause IMO member states urged not to sign up to clause in Athens Protocol on passenger insurance liability

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JANUARY 26, 2011
New boss for Tropical Shipping RICK Murrell, an influential stalwart in the Caribbean container sector, has been replaced as president of Tropical Shipping, Fairplay confirmed today. Behind the re-export trend for LNG TIGHT shipping markets are giving re-exports an edge over floating storage of LNG, according to brokers. US port work imperiled? PRESIDENT Barack Obama has proposed to freeze discretionary spending for the next five years and vowed to veto any bill containing "earmarks" for special projects. Ex-port chief fined in Brazilian land scandal A FORMER port chief has been fined by a Brazilian tribunal in a land-use scandal. CFSA 'first' widens options CLARKSON Securities has executed the first options trade based on the container freight swap agreement between Kuok/Kerry Group's Kerry Logistics UK and agro/energy commodities trader Alfred C Toepfer International GmbH. EU NAVFOR: warships 'can't be everywhere' EU NAVFOR told Fairplay today that it "can't be everywhere at once" after a shipowner criticised the anti-piracy force over not responding to a pirate attack. Why piracy suspects are evading prosecution A LACK of political will among developed nations is preventing regional countries from prosecuting piracy suspects, an IMO piracy workshop heard today. Strikes hit Argentina port WORKERS at the Argentinian port of Rosario have begun an indefinite strike over salaries, IHS Global Insight reported today. Maputo boosting capacity MAPUTO, Mozambique's leading port, has announced that its handling capacity will increase by 38% this year, IHS Global Insight reported today. VLCC rate hopes fade HOPES that VLCC spot rates will lift in February are diminishing on weaker futures and a rise in the number of vessels open for fixing in the next 30 days, analysts said today. Korean ports set record SOUTH Korean ports recorded record throughput last year, the government said today. Adani signs $1.7Bn port deal in Indonesia ADANI has signed a deal calling for a $1.7Bn port and rail infrastructure scheme in Indonesia. Russian trader asks court protection A RUSSIAN grain trader has filed for bankruptcy protection to fend off a takeover attempt of its export business by government-owned United Grain (OZK). PME acquires half of Chinese terminal operator PME SAID today it has bought a 50% stake in Chinese terminal operator Rizhao Lanshan Wansheng Harbour. Drybulk shares trimmed by Korea Line move SHARES in drybulk companies traded this morning in a narrow range in Europe, after deep losses yesterday followed news that Korea Line had sought court protection from creditors.

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JANUARY 26, 2011
Port Corpus Christi Power Plant Wins Air Permit Port Corpus Christi passed an important hurdle Wednesday in its quest to move ahead with the huge Las Brisas electric... Congressional Leaders Give Transport Bill High Priority Congressional leaders are moving a new six-year surface transportation bill higher on their priority lists after President Obama's call for... Donohue, Trumka Stand Together on Infrastructure The head of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the chief of the nation's largest organized labor group, setting aside... FMC Launches Slow Steaming Inquiry The Federal Maritime Commission is stepping up its attention to ocean carrier practices, voting Wednesday to launch a formal inquiry... Maersk Upgrades 2011 Growth Forecast The global container market may grow by more than 8 percent this year, according to A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Smedegaard... Marten Transport Profit Rises 22.2 Percent Higher intermodal and logistics revenue boosted fourth quarter profits and sales at temperature-controlled trucker Marten Transport, Mondovi, Wis. Marten... Truck Tonnage Index Hits Highest Point Since 2008 Truck tonnage rose 5.7 percent last year compared with 2009, helping tonnage to recovery from an 8.7 percent plunge, the... Canadian Pacific Profit Rises 27 Percent in 4Q Canadian Pacific Railway's fourth quarter net income spiked 27 percent from a year earlier to $187 million (C$186 million), outpacing... Celadon Profit Jumps 190 Percent Truckload carrier Celadon Group's net profit increased to $2.9 million in its last quarter, nearly triple its net income a... Transport Sector Praises Obama's Focus on Infrastructure Transportation trade groups are praising President Obama's call to rebuild the nation's efforts infrastructure but some members of Congress say... French Dockers to Stage Third Weekend Strike French dockers and port workers will stage a four-day nationwide strike on Friday, Jan. 28, in a major escalation of... Industrial Real Estate Sees Modest Recovery Industrial property markets are seeing "modest" recovery in line with a gradual strengthening of the economy, real estate investment firm... Horizon Begins 15-day Shanghai-KC Transit Horizon Lines says the eastbound trans-Pacific service it launched in December is providing 15-day transits from Shanghai to Kansas City... Korea Line Files for Bankruptcy Korea Line filed for a court receivership on Tuesday in the wake of losses caused by the global oversupply of... Cargolux, Cathay Appeal Price-Fixing Fines Cargolux said Wednesday it will appeal the European Union's $109 million fine for participating in an international price fixing cartel,... Industrial Price Index Hits 12-Month High The widely watched Industrial Price Index of materials pricing hit a 12-month high last week and rose at the fastest...

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JANUARY 26, 2011
Gateway cargo drives DP World CN upbeat despite Q4 profits decline UK economy hits the buffers SA's truckers ponder shutdown RFG angry over withdrawal of grant

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JANUARY 26, 2011
FBR upgrades Eagle Bulk Shares of New York-listed bulker owner gain traction as analyst lifts rating following KLC collapse. Van Oord inhales $100m Dutch dredging contractor appoints suction trio for trench work bankrolled by South Oil Iraq. KLC cheques controlled Seoul court issues order which restricts ailing owner's ability to make charter payments. Swap score for Clarkson Container swaps market takes a tentative step forward with its first options trade. Van Oord pens wind pact Dutch dredging and construction heavyweight races to seal $548m wind farm contract for German-built newbuilding. Greek ship master seized Chief engineer of Greek-owned Perseas also abducted and two crew shot in attack off Nigeria. Dockers strike in Argentina Cargill and Bunge grain exports halted as port workers walk out over pay. Arctic appetite rising Rosatomflot says demand for vessels to use the Northern Sea Route is soaring in 2011. DESSC in Malaysian splash John Fredriksen-controlled owner teams up with Efogen and a Malaysian government fund in assault on local offshore market. Risk spread beyond KLC More bankruptcies and contract cancellations on the cards in the wake of KLC filing, warns Fearnley Fonds. Patrick in discrimination rap Australian company disciplined dock worker who raised safety concerns over new loading basket. Shot captain set for home Master injured as commandoes re-took control of his hijacked ship set for hero's return. HMM enjoys record 2010 Korean owner turns around 2009's loss with strong performance last year as rates improved. KLC tips speedy resolution Future of beleaguered dry-bulk owner to be decided by bankruptcy court 'within a month', official says. Worker killed in crane fall Indian operator dies as machine plunges to the deck on ship at Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore.

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JANUARY 26, 2011
FMC reviews 6 OTI license applications The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has received six license applications and changes for review. The FMC received a non-vessel-operating common carrier license application from JRM Freight Corp., Miami (Juan R. Albanes, treasurer). The agency rec... Obama calls for investment in economic building blocks President Barack Obama said in Tuesday night's "State of the Union" address he plans to push for an export-oriented, manufacturing strategy for new innovative products, debt reduction and investment in education, research-and-development and infras... Worth named MARS president for 2011 The Midwest Association of Rail Shippers elected a new slate of officers for the calendar year at its annual meeting in Oak Brook, Ill. on Jan. 12-13. Randy Worth, vice president and general manager of Merchants Distribution Service, based in Des M... Railroads report big profit gains Eastern U.S. railroads reported big profit gains this week. CSX said it had net profit of $1.56 billion in 2010, a 37 percent increase over 2009. Revenue was up 18 percent to $10.6 billion. The company said it expected to report record results in 2... Reduced dredging chokes Mississippi River A coalition of organizations and businesses that rely on the Mississippi River as a transportation corridor said budget cutbacks and restrictions imposed on the Army Corps of Engineers have resulted in reduced maintenance dredging. Ken Wells, coord... Maersk shifts Gioia Tauro calls to Port Said Maersk Line said this week that due to "structural berthing constraints" in the Port of Gioia Tauro, it has decided to shift transshipment calls on some of its Mediterranean feeder services from the Italian port to Port Said in Egypt. Calls at Gio... CTSA lines to raise currency surcharge March 1 Member lines of the Canada Transpacific Stabilization Agreement said Tuesday they will hike their currency adjustment surcharge to 8 percent beginning March 1. The surcharge was raised to 7 percent Dec. 1 and will stay at that level through Februar... Horizon: Shanghai to K.C. in 15 days Horizon Lines has started offering a 15-day transit schedule for containerized cargo shipped from Shanghai to Kansas City on its new transpacific ocean service from China. The U.S. Jones Act carrier started its Five-Star Express (FSX) service betwe... Senators introduce FTA, anti-sugar supports bills A bipartisan handful of senators Tuesday introduced legislation to support Congress' passage of several pending U.S. free trade agreements and calls to end anticompetitive supports for the country's sugar manufacturing industry. Sens. Rob Portman,... State of the Union address

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JANUARY 26, 2011
Largest Baltic port sold in billion dollar deal The Primorsk Trade Port that last year shipped 77.5 million tons of crude oil and oil products, have been sold for USD 2.15 billion. Buyer is Russia's largest

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JANUARY 26, 2011
Crude rises on economic recovery optimism US government report showed a bigger-than-forecast stockpile gain. Fujairah market firms In Durban deliveries of 180 cSt products was available for supply from February 1-5. Keith Richardson leaves Chemoil 'No change in Chemoil's senior leadership team,' says company. Rotterdam market rebounds In Rotterdam, players reported a wide spread in prices. Crude oil prices likely to remain under pressure European fuel oil stocks holding above the five-year average. Saudi Aramco offers cargo of 180 cSt material Parcel will be 'extremely sought after' says trader. EU project rolls out fuel saving vessel monitoring system System based on technical condition indexing scheme able to save up to 5% fuel for vessel. Bunker prices soften in Asian markets Tight avails in Busan could ease this week. Shortage of bunker avails persist in Colombo On 'temporary interruptions' of bunker fuel supplies from Lanka Maritime Services. Offices to close for Chinese New Year holiday Bunker deliveries will be affected at some Asian ports, traders say. Hyundai Oilbank resumes bunker deliveries in Busan All three tankers have resumed bunker deliveries at the port since Tuesday, company says. Feasibility study on LNG infrastructure in Europe 'LNG is an environmentally friendly fuel that must be made competitive.'

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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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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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