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BRIEFS

October 8, 2012

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Drewry: Ship costs down, but new marine regulations will squeeze margins Chilean port strike, Valparaiso open, San Antonio shut, others at risk Antitrust probe, excess tonnage, trouble with China mar NYK birthday World Bank: Asian growth to slow, but domestic demand will spark rebound Hapag-Lloyd receives 13,169-TEU New York Express, or is it 12,500 TEU? DB Schenker opens links to Russia via Berlin, Krakow, Riga, Helsinki Encompass offers guarantees for Asia/Australasia refrigerated exports INTTRA enhances multi-carrier OceanSchedules solution with new upgrades Atlanta airport to open 9,290-square metre air cargo terminal in 2014 Carriers: Animal air shipments profit steady as most air cargo lags Boeing lowers its 20-year annual air cargo growth rate forecast by 0.7pc United to start Chicago-Shannon flights, boosts Houston-London links

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OCTOBER 5, 2012
DCI net falls to INR 13 cr. Co. inducting new equipment Moore Stephens calls for rethink on capital gains exchange rate distortions on ships Shipping Ministry orders payment of pending PLR/bonus to port & dock workers Sukhar Exim celebrates 10th anniversary ...hikes duty drawback rates on eligible items Bangladeshi exports to N-E hit by infra hurdles Goa's iron ore exports to be hit by SC ruling Govt to introduce new package to boost exports Soyameal exports could touch 50 lakh t this fiscal DP World sole bidder for JN Port's 330-m terminal project GTI appeals to labour body not to disrupt operations Mumbai Port reduces stevedoring charges for Bunder traffic Port capacity should double in 5 yrs: Planning Commission Forex reserves up by $837 million INR ends week at 5-month high of 51.85 Moody's outlook on India remains stable RBI should intervene to curtail high rupee volatility: Fieo President KPKS Vice-President Ranabhai Visariya appointed Organising Secretary of Gujarat State INTUC Geodis Wilson to handle transportation of lock gates for Panama Canal expansion Stedergroup ships dutch dredgers from Holland to Singapore

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OCTOBER 5, 2012
World's fourth longest bridge gets traffic control technology Siemens will be the general contractor and is equipping the almost three-kilometer freeway bridge at the eastern end of the Sea of Marmara in Turkey with state-of-the-art traffic c... Truckparking Rotterdam opened Truckparking at the port facility of Rotterdam has opened two new secure parking areas each with 85 parking spaces. With the new parking zones, Truckparking Rotterdam is in line wi... Audi expands CO2-neutral transports with DB Schenker Rail DB Schenker Rail will make its transports of new Audi cars from Neckarsulm to the loading port of Emden in Lower Saxony carbon neutral. Already in August 2010 new Audi car transpor... CN tests natural gas/diesel fuel powered locomotives Canadian National Railway Company (CN) is testing two mainline diesel-electric locomotives fuelled principally by natural gas in revenue service on the 300-mile run between Edmonto... PAL to reduce Seoul service Starting next Sunday, 7 October 2012, Philippine Airlines (PAL) is reducing its service between its Manila hub and Seoul Incheon to two daily operations. Originally launched as a y... Adelaide and Christchurch join forces A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed to link one of the largest un-serviced city pairs in Australasia with the aim of benefiting business, freight and tourism of bot... Weakness in Asia-Pacific air cargo continues Preliminary traffic figures for the month of August released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued weakness in airfreight markets, which remain depres... LDA and DFDS in joint venture for their ferry business France's Louis Dreyfus (LDA) and Denmark's DFDS have entered into a joint venture for all their ferry lines in France, which recently starting operating. The Channel crossings of C... IBIA appoints new CEO The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) has appointed Captain Cliff Brand as its new CEO. Taking up his new appointment on 24 October 2012, Brand will be replacing IBI... Gian Carlo Alessi appointed head of cargo at trinational Euroairport Euroairport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg has announced the appointment of Gian Carlo Alessi as head of its cargo department. Alessi, who will be a member of the management, will assume ... Swisslog CEO Remo Brunschwiler to leave the company Remo Brunschwiler, CEO of the Swisslog Group for warehouse, distribution and health-care solutions, will leave the company by the end of December. He will take up the post as CEO o... Militzer & Münch brings valuable art to Kazakhstan Militzer & Münch, the international transport logistics services provider whose head office is in St Gallen (Switzerland), transported more than 400 works of art to the Kazakhs... DPD invests in three new depots in UK Parcel service provider DPD has announced that it has invested GBP 4.3 million in three new depots in London, Southampton and Dundee (UK). The new depots, which collectively are ex...

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OCTOBER 5, 2012
Newport News Shipbuiding crane makes largest lift yet Corvus supplying battery system for fuel cell vessel Damen-design Platform Supply Vessels under construction in... Braemar promotes NASSCO LNG containment system Austal acquires engineering service provider

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OCTOBER 5, 2012
G6 Alliance partners eye Gothenburg feeder shuttle US rail freight traffic tally delivers up/down week FESCO plans to begin new Black Sea region service Washington Governor talks trade during trade mission stop in India TSA taps Douglas Hofsass as new assistant administrator

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OCTOBER 5, 2012
Golden opportunities for capesize bulkers What was supposed to be a quiet holiday turned into a bumper week for owners Greek-owned capacity reaches all-time high Owners focus on bigger and younger vessels, says Petrofin Investigation launched into HK ferry collision Harbour remains a safe haven, says Marine Department Brussels asks Greece to explain shipping tax system Inquiry launched as owners and government thrash out deal to boost state coffers Unsecured creditors get court sanction to pursue rival Omega bids 'Higher and better' offers sought for bankrupt firm ahead of rumoured Delos bid BLT works to pull off a deal with its creditors Workout team calls meeting a day before crucial deadline to approve its proposals Technical diplomacy The need to find a resolution on a non-shipping topic should not stall IMO's progress on CO2 The future of private maritime security - have your say Lloyd's List survey sets the agenda for a roundtable debate on piracy Technology transfer hijacks MEPC debate on market-based measures Committee sidesteps CO2 emissions and ballast water problems Piracy resurgence is possible with cashflow injection One ransom payment could ignite activity Structured bonds offer extra way into capital markets Rating of an SPV can be better than its parent company's, according to Norton Rose Oaktree book sale could prompt fresh cut-price disposals Other banks may follow Lloyds to ditch burdens on their portfolios Sleeker, faster, quicker Efficiency in shipping is so doggedly pursued, so rarely achieved UK port data highlights steady and long-term decline in exports Rotterdam cements its role as top gateway to Europe Financial support alleviates shipyards' pain in Spain Interest subsidy offered until new tax lease scheme is agreed Spanish shipbuilding industry finds a champion Support contrasts with that available elsewhere Sensible seamanship Pilots are on and off ships all the time, giving them a wide-ranging view of ships' operating standards and the competence of their crews Zouros eyes expansion in ports and offshore sectors Northern Greek group aims for more ASD tugs and investments in offshore support vessels TMT continues to negotiate over Samho bulkers Yard receives only 30% of payment from Taiwanese owner Odfjell secures $200m credit for US tank terminals growth Joint venture with equity investors aims to expand facilities at Houston and Charleston Antwerp targets Asia-Europe containers Inland Belgian hub seeks wider customer base for location that 'cuts shipping costs' New ships planned for Russia's Yamal LNG export project Arctic venture seeking final investment decision could generate 200 loads a year Rotterdam port boss urges owners to cut capacity and improve logistics Shipping lines seeking discounts on harbour dues should find other ways to ride out the downturn, says Hans Smits Prosafe returns to Sembcorp Marine for more rigs Oslo-listed rig operator to build at least one more semi-submersible accommodation rig that can host 450 workers

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OCTOBER 5, 2012
ITF to target India, Sri Lanka THE ITF said today it would target ships calling at major Indian and Sri Lankan ports for inspection next week A year later, Rena salvage continues SALVORS have started hacking back steel from the bow section of the box ship Rena, whose grounding caused New Zealand's worst spill one year ago today Chinese tanker orders surge 256% m/m CHINESE orders of big ships dominated newbuilding contracts in September, with tanker orders alone surging 256% month on month, according to Greek broker Golden Destiny Two LNG export plans advance in US TWO MAJOR LNG export projects, in Texas and Alaska, have reported progress as the push toward foreign sales accelerates HHLA buys out intermodal partner at Polzug HAMBURG box terminal HHLA operator made the next move today in restructuring its intermodal division by assuming full control of container block train operator Polzug Iranian VLCC transports crude to S Korea IRANIAN VLCC Brawny is headed to South Korea with a crude cargo, according to IHS Fairplay data Baltic grain stems lift Europe's shortsea bulkers VESSEL earnings in the European shortsea bulk trades continued to recover this week, as the Baltic grain loading season remained in full swing Eitzen debt accord agreed EITZEN Chemical, Norway's listed chemical carrier group, said today it has reached a restructuring agreement in principle MISC to realise $2.3Bn from asset sale MISC WILL receive more than $2.3Bn from selling its stake in a semi-floating production system and its subsidiary, which owns the semi-FPS DPW becomes only JNPT terminal bidder DUBAI Ports World has emerged as the lone bidder for the 330m minor box terminal at JNPT Technical co-operation seen at MEPC meeting BRAZIL said that during today's final session of the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee, substantial progress had been made in talks about technology sharing and knowledge exchanges Subsea 7 wins $100M Oz deal SUBSEA 7, the seabed-to-surface engineering group listed in Oslo, said it has won a $100M contract from Apache Australia for the Julimar Development Project off Western Australia Banks grant Odfjell $200M in credit ODFJELL Holding (US), a subsidiary of OTLG, has secured a $200M, five-year secured credit facility from US banks, the Bergen-based parent of the Odfjell group said KG funds hive off Capes GERMAN KG house Commerz Real is selling two Capesize bulkers to avoid losses for the ships' KG investors Great Lakes port woes worsen SHIPS ENTERING most US ports are having carry well below capacity cargoes because of low water levels in the Great Lakes following a winter and summer of below-average rain fall, according to a US maritime group

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OCTOBER 5, 2012
New Chassis Solution at Port of Virginia Joe Ruddy had a big problem. One by one over the last few years, many of the 30 shipping lines serving the Port of Virginia were announcing plans to pull out of the business of providing chassis to haul their customers' containers. How would the port's Hampton Roads Chassis Pool... Freight-Related Transport, Warehousing Sectors Add 4,300 Jobs The U.S. freight-related transportation industry and the warehouse sector added about 4,300 jobs in September from August, helping to push down national unemployment under 8 percent for the first time since 2009. Employment in the sectors handling freight in September was up about 49,000 jobs from the same period in 2011,...

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OCTOBER 5, 2012
Damco hires new CFO A track record of result orientation; a leader and a strategic processor; those are the qualities that the newly-hired global chief financial officer, Pernille ... Fargo gets carrier praise Leading UK specialist software firm, Fargo Systems, has joined with international port operator DP World to develop an export booking interface for the CNS (Community ... G6 Alliance to start Gothenburg feeder link The partners of the G6 Alliance have announced that during the winter season when their Loop 3 Asia-Europe service string will be suspended as part of the group's ... Crowley acquires new logistics firm Jacksonville-headquartered Crowley Maritime Corporation has recently acquired the Houston-based, freight forwarding, export packing and logistics company, Jarvis ... Maersk feeder still aground Safmarine imposes Dammam surcharge The congestion difficulties in Dammam and in getting cargo into/out of the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, are continuing with Safmarine among carriers announcing ... APM T's Callao project takes shape APM Terminals (APM T) has commenced construction on its new container terminal in Callao, with work now underway on demolishing the city's old Patio Guadalupe railway ...

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OCTOBER 5, 2012
Pancoast abandons charter A dispute over the early termination of a charter contract has led to the arrest of bunkers on board a handysize bulker in New Orleans. Sinokor strikes again? While the downturn has forced some shipowners to sit on the sidelines of the sale-and-purchase arena others are taking advantage of declining asset prices and picking up tonnage at a record pace. NGM dives into pool NGM Energy of Greece has entered its lone crude carrier into Heidmar's aframax tanker pool. BLT given more time Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) is confident that creditors will back a long term restructuring plan after a Singapore court agreed to extend a protection order by two months. Double jeopardy A Norwegian ferry has bashed into a dock for the second time in eight days. MISC sale raises $1.7bn MISC has sold a half share in an oil and gas producing unit that will enable it to tone down debt and keep its shipping division afloat. UANI turns on China US pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has turned its fire on the China Classification Society (CCS). Humpuss faces debt action Indonesia's Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT) is facing legal action by a creditor to stop it paying off other debts. Going for a drive TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Crew safe after fire A fire on a Chinese cargoship has been brought under control off Japan. MSC honours pledge Rena charterer MSC has made good on its promise to help out New Zealand businesses hit by the boxship's grounding last October. Eitzen Chem get a breather Eitzen Chemical has taken another step on the road to safety after sealing a restructuring package with creditors. Heater blamed for blast The botched assembly of a heater caused a fireball that seriously injured three CSDC tanker crew in Australia, an accident probe has found. Odfjell secures $200m Terminals group Odfjell Holding has bagged a new $200m loan to expand in the US. Making your mind up We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. IRISL cash frozen Iranian owner IRISL is facing a money headache as the country's central bank, the CBI, effectively froze $50m of cash deposits. Subsea 7 SURFs again Oslo-listed owner Subsea 7 has won another installation contract worth $100m. I hit the sheriff An Algoma bulker has been involved in a collision with a sheriff's vessel and a pier in Ohio. Yard workers protest Greek shipyard workers have broken into defence ministry property in a protest over wage arrears. Atwood ties up newbuild Atwood Oceanics has secured a one-year charter for a jack-up drilling rig now under construction in Singapore. Clear out at Lamprell Lamprell has removed its top three senior executives as it looks to restore investor conference in the troubled rig builder. Oz China cargoes slide Iron ore shipments to China from Australia's Port Hedland, a bellwether for Chinese industrial activity, fell 9% last month. SFI shifts into high gear Ship Finance International has raised nearly $90m from a follow-on equity offering backed by Morgan Stanley.

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OCTOBER 5, 2012
Citrus growers feel squeezed by Maersk The Citrus Growers Association of South Africa's CEO said the plan by Maersk and sister company Safmarine to raise reefer rates $1,500 per 40-foot container is "overzealous" and "flawed." Produce groups step up supply chain safety Great Lakes levels heighten dredging crisis The water levels on the Great Lakes have begun their seasonal decline, so the impacts of the dredging crisis will become even more pronounced in the fourth quarter, warned the Great Lakes Maritime Task Force. Shippers call for greener ships VPA given authority to decide port privatization Report says Connecticut ports have niche opportunities The Connecticut Deep Water Port Strategy Study, prepared by Moffatt & Nichol, said "despite its rich maritime history, the Connecticut ports and related maritime industries have not fared well in recent decades." Commentary: Apple's logistics lessons from maps Apple has moved away from its Google Maps partnership and launched its own Apple Maps, which has been such a problem that Apple's CEO Tim Cook apologized, and has recommended users try services from its competitors instead. UK Club warns rising ship engine breakdowns ALK's rail routing service adds 20 carriers MOL reinstates NKX service Over 4,100 Internet pharmacies shuttered G6 Alliance's feeder between German ports, Gothenburg

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OCTOBER 5, 2012
Global bunker prices fall across week Bunker markets track crude declines to end week down overall. North American prices rally to close out week Futures completed longest run of weekly decreases since June after Energy Department reported that US crude output rose to 6.52 million barrels a day last week, the most since December 1996. New UK headquarters for Ocean Intelligence 'The office move is about creating business opportunities.' Ross's eco doubts not shared 'Undecided' billionaire out on a limb on eco-tonnage debate. Prices end the week up in Fujairah Bunker prices closes the week firm in Fujairah on Friday. Bunker prices firm in Rotterdam Strong gains were seen in fuel oil and distillates. SA port strike edges closer Call made for secondary action at country's ports. Sales of 500 cSt material climbing in Asian hubs Sources say Hong Kong September sales of high viscosity IFO have doubled year-on-year. Pirates take gasoil from seized tanker IMB says fuel was transferred to a waiting bunker tanker. Dan-Bunkering makes Singapore appointment New trader started this month. Singapore broker nets Korean contract Hyundai Merchant Marine's broking and bunkering business goes to Singaporean firm. MPA asks players to nominate 'outstanding bunker player' Singapore authorities looking for 'commitment to quality standards and quantity assurances.' Bunker prices end week firm Supplies of marine fuels were fine at major ports in Asia on Friday. US ferry owner enjoys 30% fuel savings with new vessel Vessel performing 'up to our expectations', says president and owner of Rhode Island Fast Ferry. No clear IMO response to fuel sampling practice MEPC 64 unable to agree on guidelines for PSC procedures when obtaining samples for sulphur compliance testing. Danish bunker firm to launch Cambodian ops Set to leverage its knowledge and technology know-how to develop Cambodia's offshore bunker business. Bunker firm expands reach to Hong Kong Expansion 'natural move' for IBS, says managing director. Deal 'most compelling option' for Titan Enhanced subscription deal 'defining moment' for Titan, says executive director. 'Comprehensive' study on hull fouling and fuel savings Study compares types of hull cleaning methods for cruise vessels and their resulting fuel savings, says Eniram.

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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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