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BRIEFS

November 9, 2012

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MSC to increase Asia-Europe rates US$600 per TEU from mid December MOL hikes transpac reefer rates US$1,500 per box in December, January Matson Q3 operating profit rises 10.6pc to US$30.2 million, sales up 5.4pc European Union antitrust probe into 12 big liners revived: EC chief ICTSI posts 4pc profit increase to US$105.8 million in first 9 months Global manufacturing contracts rise for 5th month, says JP Morgan PMI Ships to take care Sunday, November 11 because of Hong Kong boat race Security contractor says piracy up 52pc, mostly off West Africa, Indonesia China's total logistics value increases 9.6pc in first nine months of 2012 Singapore 3PL major builds food logistics park in northeast China Diana Containerships buys 4,750-TEU APL Garnet for US$30 million from NOL Logwin Group suffers loss of US$46.3 million from January-September European full-year imports expected to shrink, but exports to grow Canadian National to build Alabama rail terminal to serve Gulf Coast Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific team up on Hong Kong-NZ routes Chattanooga Amazon DC, Volkwagen demand results in FedEx capacity hike Tianjin airport starts winter flights with 86 serving 65 cities worldwide

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
'GDL group has performed reasonably well in the challenging environment' Bahri & Saudi Aramco execute definitive Transaction Agreements for merger of Velas fleet & operations with Bahri NYK included in two major carbon leadership indexes SCI observes Vigilance Awareness Week 2012 UASC's GEM1 service to commence on Nov. 16 India objects to the term 'Basmati' used by Philippines, Kenya to export their rice Steel exports up 5 pc during April-Sept. NSB urges states to set up maritime boards Goes live for first time in India - at ICD Loni INR falls sharply on fresh dollar demand MMTC invites bids for wheat export

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Liege airport exports its expertise to France The team of the Belgian airport of Liege has been awarded a consultancy contract to carry out a study to assess the freight potential of the future Grand-Ouest airport in France. T... Nippon Cargo starts RTW service Only three days after launching the first direct freighter connection between Dallas TX (USA) and Japan (see ITJ Daily of 5 November 2012), Nippon Cargo Airlines is starting a roun... China and ECWAS plan to build trans-West African Highway China and the Economic Community of West African States (ECWAS) have signed an agreement for economic cooperation. Part of the contract foresees the construction of a 2,000 km long... Port of Rotterdam still growing The port of Rotterdam increased its cargo throughput 1.7% to 333 million t in the first nine months of 2012. Growth can be attributed completely to exports: incoming cargo was stab... Switzerland implements EU TPED directive Switzerland is adopting and implementing the EU directive 2010/35/EU (TPED) for transportable pressure equipment with effect from 1 January 2013. The country will also introduce th... Arc Terminals working with CN to build rail terminal in Alabama Canadian National Railway Company (CN) and Arc Terminals have commenced construction work on a rail tank car unloading terminal in Mobile AL (USA), to handle Western Canadian heavy... Canadian Bison Transport truck fleet to fuel with LNG Bison Transport, one of the largest carriers in Canada, has signed an agreement with Shell Canada Products to run 15 Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) tractors in Alberta. Bison's five-y... Chadeau named commercial director of Ceva Logistics France Jérôme Chadeau has been appointed commercial director of Ceva Logistics France. He will report directly to Franck Chevret, who has been senior vice-president of Ceva in France sinc... Associated British Ports announces new CEO Associated British Ports (ABP) has appointed James Cooper as the new CEO. He will replace Peter Jones who retires in March 2013 after six years at the helm. Cooper, who will be CEO... DB Schenker: two new members of the management board start work Frankfurt-based Schenker Deutschland AG has appointed Thomas Böger to its management board, effective 12 November 2012. He will be in charge of the contract logistics/SCM departmen... DSV Air & Sea strengthens its network in Latin America The Danish logistics and transport service provider DSV has signed an agreement to purchase the remaining 60% of the shares in DSV-GL Latin America SA from its joint venture partne... Kühne Foundation and National University of Singapore set up humanitarian logistics education centre in Singapore The Kühne Foundation, a public-benefit organisation based in Switzerland, recently announced it has partnered The Logistics Institute - Asia Pacific (TLI - Asia Pacific) of the Nat... Ceva Logistics expands airfreight facility in Malaysia SCM and logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has opening its expanded airfreight facility in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur international airport (KLIA) in Malaysia. The larger ...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Lockheed Martin lays keel for LCS 7 Guilty plea in USS Miami arson case Clay Maitland to co-chair NYMAR World's largest containership starts maiden voyage Huntington Ingalls declares first dividend Rem Offshore orders OSCV at Kleven Verft Britoil to enter PSV market with PX121 pair New MHI propeller promises major fuel savings BV names Donche-Gay head of Marine & Offshore Division

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Matson delivers numbers for third quarter/first nine months Foreign trade totals released for September Crystal Cruises earns 19th Conde Nast 'Best' honor Spirit expands service menu from Portland International Airport Boeing begins work on salmon resting area

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
All change for the product tanker sector Opec report outlines a medium to long-term shift in trade patterns and cargo flows Russia eyes $7bn LNG export plant in Vladivostok Gazprom and Japanese partner invest in Vladivostok plant Gazprom must invest to offset its declining pipeline monopoly State-controlled firm faces threats to its position at home and in Brussels Blowing the whistle on whistleblowers Owners turn on their own crew after an increase in US courts making 'bounty' awards Arctic route overrated Volumes are too low and shipping supply is too tight to open the northern sea route to LNG carriers CMA CGM introduces world's biggest boxship Arrival of 16,000 teu Marco Polo precedes likely strong third-quarter results Teekay Offshore Partners banks on FPSO and FSO growth Conventional tanker slowdown offset by offshore growth, says Evensen Teekay LNG Partners targets expansion Evensen commits $559m warchest to capitalise on expected market boom Teekay Tankers positions itself for market recovery Company cuts its dividend but is looking ahead to better times, says Chan Teekay losses less than projected Tanker and offshore conglomerate shrinks net loss to $20m on stable revenues Ultra-large vessels push smaller tonnage on to intra-Asia trade Cascade effect could make deepsea operators more dominant in Asia Ultra-large boxships challenge ports Rush to larger ships is 'a nuclear race', says senior HPH manager Precious Shipping, ClassNK and Keppel win at Lloyd's List Asia Awards Lifetime achievement honour goes to the late Nelson Yeo World's biggest boxship flies the Red Ensign CMA CGM will flag its first two 16,000 teu ships in UK CMA CGM switches 11,000 teu ships to Pacific Cascade follows delivery of 16,000 teu boxship CMA CGM Marco Polo Tsakos inks shuttle tanker order with Sungdong Suezmax could serve publicly listed TEN once employment is secured Counting the drops As shipping seeks to curb emissions, the challenge is to measure fuel consumption US Gulf product tanker rates end their spike Earnings dip following post-Sandy fizz Griffin and GAC team up to offer crew travel services Joint venture will co-ordinate the 'final mile' for seafarers joining ships Hurtigruten hit by ruling that Norwegian state cash was illegal Cruise and ferry operator posts $26.5m third-quarter profit despite impairment Obama victory to retain new-look global energy map Energy shipping will continue to ride its wave from the US Dead loss Chinese yards should retreat from price-cutting Dockwise emerges from Fairstar merger with confident performance First post-merger results are operationally sound, says heavylift firm Troubled shortsea player reports third-quarter market upturn Oslo-listed Wilson improves profit despite bunker price burden Matson posts gains from higher China volumes US box operator reports flat Hawaii trade but a boom in liftings to Guam Nissen Kaiun takes early redelivery of Sanko's sole VLCC Owner finds new charterer for the 2010-built, 309,887 dwt vessel Euroseas aims to snap up attractively priced vessels Greece-based owner posts smaller than forecast loss for third quarter "Cyclical trough" blamed for latest spate of red ink at Eagle Bulk Modern young fleet will prove itself when market improves, insists Sophocles Zoullas

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Euroseas predicts rough going in 2013 ARISTIDES Pittas-led Euroseas swung to losses in the third quarter of 2012, but offset weakness in its box unit with locked-in drybulk employment Ocean freight boosts DHL GLOBAL freight forwarder DHL today reported a jump in profits for 2012's first nine months on the back of strong ocean freight and project logistics sales Asia Pacific holds oil transport key ASIA Pacific is likely to dominate crude oil movements through to 2035, with refinery expansion continuing in the region, according to OPEC Cuts place $6Bn Oz port scheme in limbo WESTERN Australia's $6Bn Oakajee port and rail project is in jeopardy after Mitsubishi today froze its spending for the project Mercator posts first losses since IPO MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) has run up its first quarterly loss since its listing in 2007 Forex gains key SCI return to profits SCI TOLD India's stock exchanges today it has turned last year's July-September losses into profits in the same quarter of 2012 Bargain Grimaldi ro-ros deployed in Med ITALY's Grimaldi today said it had begun a cabotage service along the Italian coast, using newly acquired tonnage FESCO rise fuelled by reefer surge A SURGE in reefer growth has fuelled results at Russia's FESCO Jason Marine swings to red SINGAPORE-listed marine communications provider Jason Marine today reported losses of S$1.9M ($1.6M) in its first half ended 30 September Oceanteam weighs hedging NORWAY'S Oceanteam, the owner of offshore construction and pipelaying ships, said today its net profits crashed to $1M in 3Q12 D'Amico aims to raise nearly $124M ITALY'S D'Amico International Shipping said today it plans capital increases to raise up to €97.3M ($123.9M) to pay for acquiring product tankers to renew its fleet Japan's steam coal imports hit new high JAPAN'S steam coal imports reached an all-time monthly high of 12.62M tonnes in September, which was 11% higher than in August and 29% higher than the 9.82M tonnes imported in September 2011, according to statistics from the country's finance ministry More MOL weakness warned MOODY'S has warned that prospects for Mitsui OSK Lines are likely to remain "weak ... for an extended time" Yard sells seven stray TMT Kamsarmaxes HYUNDAI Heavy Industries told Fairplay today that its subsidiary, Hyundai Samho HI, has sold seven Kamsarmaxes after its Taiwanese customer TMT defaulted on payment Yangzijiang's earnings fall SINGAPORE-listed Chinese yard Yangzijiang Shipbuilding won no new orders in 3Q12

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Maitland Joins Shaerf As NYMAR Co-Chairman New York Maritime today announced that Clay Maitland will join Chairman Peter Shaerf of AMA Capital Partners in leading the maritime member-based association, effective immediately. As co-chairman, Maitland will bring powerful international connections and a strong base in the New York market to NYMAR, Shaerf said. Maitland has worked in the shipping...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
DB Schenker boosts Italy - UK rail link DB Schenker Rail UK, has added a fourth weekly service to its UK Midlands, Hams Hall to Domodossola, northern Italy freight link and plans a fifth in the New Year.The ... Two-thirds of boxships losing money That is the conclusion published in the latest newsletter of Hamburg-based analysts Deutschen FondsResearch. Its survey of 130 ships in the 2,100 - 2,700 ... Matson posts gains from higher China volumes MSC shocks with December Asia-Europe USD600 GRI The Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced a general rate increase (GRI), effective December 15, of USD600 USD/EUR 500 per TEU. The GRI will be applied to ... Obama honeymoon over before it started The high from the US presidential election was short-lived: within hours of re-elected Barack Obama's victory speech, stocks began sliding on the back-to-reality ... Textainer give positive outlook The world's largest lessor of maritime and intermodal container equipment, Textainer, has posted improved Q3 net income of USD50.7 million versus the USD45.5 achieved ...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Eagle deeper into the red Eagle Bulk Shipping posted sharply higher losses in its seventh consecutive quarter in negative territory. TOO in profit Teekay Offshore has returned to the black during the third quarter despite lower revenue. CMA CGM adventure 'will pay off' CMA CGM is drawing comfort from the past as it welcomes the world's first 16,000-teu containership. Matson sees uptick Matson has seen an uptick in third quarter earnings thanks to higher peak season rates. Teekay Corp tops Street Teekay Corp has turned in a smaller than expected third quarter loss. TNK wiping out the red Teekay Tanker's third quarter loss slashed as write-downs vanish from balance sheet. Britoil in PSV bow Singapore's Britoil Offshore has entered the platform supply vessel sector with a double newbuilding order. Rem returns to Kleven Age Remoy-led Rem Offshore has ordered a new offshore construction ship backed by a NOK 1bn ($174m) charter. Platou finds price trough Currency and steel price pressures will limit further falls in newbuildings values, according to RS Platou Markets. Sado steams ahead Japanese ferry owner Sado Steamship has seen its nine-month earnings soar by just over a quarter. Sub-zero for Mercator Rising repair costs has sent Mercator Lines (Singapore) to a small second quarter loss. Toei turns it around Japanese reefer line returns to profit in first six months - and should stay there. Triple tap for Knightsbridge A third charter default of the year, a huge earnings miss and a lower dividend all weighed on Knightsbridge Tankers' shares yesterday. SCI counts the cost Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has posted a bigger loss for the first six months as bunker and charter bills increased. Wilson back to black Norwegian mini-bulker owner Wilson has turned in a profit in the third quarter as revenue rose. German boxships suffering The extent of the market woes facing German owners has been illustrated by research showing only a third of 2,100-teu to 2,700-teu boxships are making a profit. Dockwise earnings fall Dockwise has had its earnings sliced in half in its first full quarter following the takeover of rival Fairstar. More Vinashin arrests Police in Vietnam have arrested five more Vinashin executives as its debt scandal drags on. Moody's chops MOL again Strife in the shipping sector and the global economy has seen Moody's take a red pan to its rating of Mitsui OSK Lines for the second time this year. Hurtigruten's court hurt Hurtigruten has seen its third quarter profit sliced by a court ruling that it illegally received state aid. Uljanik thinks big Croatian shipyard Uljanik is plotting a big fundraising drive through a share sale. All positive for Fesco Russian container line Fesco has posted rising volume figures for the first nine months. Tsakos signs for suezmax Greece's Tsakos Group has sealed its order for a suezmax shuttle tanker in Korea. Ezra in Korean double Singapore's Ezra Holdings has won a pair of contracts from South Korean shipbuilders worth $200m. Clarksons takes a hit Clarksons shares took a battering on Wednesday as investors reacted to the downbeat message from chief executive Andi Case. PACD plans fundraiser Pacific Drilling is looking to raise up to $500m from a bond issue to fund its latest drillship newbuilding. Euroseas slips to a loss Euroseas has slipped into the red for the third quarter as its two major sectors enjoyed a mixed performance.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Election Reflection: Economy to continue suffering from political brinksmanship MOL joins reefer rate hike brigade The liner carrier, which left TSA in 2009, plans to raise reefer rates on a global basis by $1,500 per container, in line with increases announced by Maersk in September. Maersk decided to raise reefer rates by roughly 30 percent. European road freight rates trending down CBP trade symposium rescheduled for late November The agency has rescheduled its annual Trade Symposium for Nov. 27-28 in Washington. The event was originally planned for Oct. 29-30, but was rescheduled when Hurricane Sandy forced the federal government to shut down. Commentary: Trade advocates hope for post-election progress Freight transportation and trade are likely to take a back seat to broader economic policy issues in the coming months as Congress and President Obama try to work together after a bruising election campaign. North Carolina ports authority promotes Miles Jeffrey E. Miles was named deputy executive director for operations. He will be responsible for operations at the ports of Wilmington and Morehead City and inland terminals in Charlotte and the Piedmont Triad. Deutsche Post DHL's revenue gets lift Matson's profit in 3Q more than doubles Pakistani nationals indicted for illegal pharma imports ICTSI profit, volume up through 3Q FMC reviews 7 OTI license applications CMA CGM deploys its biggest ship GAC names new group president AEDC names Bittner VP Governor wants to speed-up Gulfport improvements Freer named AmeriQuest's marketing VP BV names Donche-Gay executive VP

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NOVEMBER 8, 2012
Bremerhaven commits to LNG bunker station New LNG fuelling expected to begin operating in 2014 as port promotes 'marine fuel of the future'. Strong drop in prices in Fujairah But in African ports, prices climb upwards. Big variations in prices on crude uncertainties Oscillating crude values see firm market direction disappear. Aegean NWE expands sea-going fleet Vessel to be deployed where the company identifies market opportunities. Trading screen goes live Two deals done on Singapore 180 cSt and Rotterdam 3.5% sulphur barges. Falmouth in talks with second bunker supplier WFS may face competition following 'informal talks'. Box rates to climb on US-Asia trade Liner companies compensating for 'flat declining revenue growth'. Crude decline sends prices down Double-digit price drop for 380 cSt in Singapore. Court to decide on fate of indebted bunker company Over $16 million is owed to six creditor companies. Sulphur cap 'not possible by 2020' Even 2025 deadline will need to see strong uptake of scrubbers and LNG. Residual fuel 'has a future' There is no 'single solution' for meeting the demands of tougher regulation. Oiltanking Partners appoints new CEO Anne-Marine Ainsworth to succeed Carlin Conner with effect from November 26, 2012. Matson's revenues up despite lower fuel surcharges Volume growth and increases in China trade freight rates and volume help prop up its revenues.

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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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