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October 15, 2012

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Maersk cuts Asia-Europe AE5 loop, suspends AE9 string until December Rates plunge led by 6.2pc fall on Asia-Med as Asia-Europe hits US$1,113/TEU Yang Ming extends all-water Panama transpacific AWE3 loop to Colon, Mexico Logwin opens third China office in 2012 in Hubei's capital of Wuhan Bengbu city builds terminal on north bank of Huaihe River in eastern China Xinjiang's 8-month auto exports surge 71pc, mostly trucks to Kazakhstan Huichun, at N Korea, Russia, China borders, to be major logistics hub Damco to purchase Australian China-savvy freight forwarder PacNet Relocation of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's Hong Kong office UK's London-Midlands high speed rail link fast-tracked over objections IATA August freight count slips 1.3pc, calls for Single Euro Sky jumpstart Volga-Dnepr starts to build MRO services hanger at Sharjah Airport EU antitrust regulator raises concerns over UPS-TNT merger project Cargolux union fears Doha maintenance shop shift if Qatar takes over

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OCTOBER 12, 2012
Cliff Brand appointed CEO of International Bunker Industry Association deugro Projects (India) Pvt. Ltd celebrates its success with customers Gautam Chatterjee appointed DG Shipping Ban on edible crude exports to stay Dip in Chinese orders to hit cotton exports Fish exports to touch $ 4.7 bn by 2014 India to achieve $ 40 bn trade target with Australia Abu Dhabi's Khalifa port commences commercial operations CoPT extends concessions for ships calling at Vallarpadam ICTT CoPT plans long-term dredging contract to cut costs DP World developing new container terminal at Jebel Ali Haldias HBT may consider taking back expelled workers Kenyan Port Authority delegation learns more about JN Port Malaysia's Westports implementing US' CSI Vessel carrying first steel coils shipment of POSCO ISDC calls at Dighi Port China's logistics cost rises 11.3 pc, value up 9.7 pc Railways carries over 481 mt freight in H1 DGFT told to stop sugar export registrations Forex reserves rise by $227.3 m to $295 bn INR ends sharply weak at 52.81 on heavy dollar demand Sept. exports decline 10.78 pc Wool industry seeks duty drawback rate hike Almajdouie Group enters Guinness Book for moving heaviest item by road Peel Ports granted permission for wind turbine manufacturing facility

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OCTOBER 12, 2012
Air Arabia serves Odessa Starting today (12 October), Air Arabia is commencing a Sharjah (UAE) - Odessa (Ukraine) service. Initially, this service will be operated once a week on Fridays, b... Modus Link receives ISO 13485 certification for medical device manufacturers Modus Link Global Solution Inc, a global leader in supply chain management, has achieved ISO 13485-based certification for the supply chain management of medical devices at its sol... Turkish Cargo launches truck services to Athens The Istanbul-based airline Turkish Cargo is adding the Greek capital Athens to its road feeder service network in Eastern Europe and Balkans, in order to provide an enhanced servic... Russian Railways and JSC Tatravagonka sign agreement JSC Russian Railways and JSC Tatravagonka have signed an agreement on the development and production of rail transporters with carrying capacity of up to 500 t. The pact was conclu... AB Volvo signs letter of intent to divest plant in Spain AB Volvo has signed a letter of intent with MAPE to divest the crankshaft plant in Leganes ( Spain), which has some 150 employees. At present, part of the plant's production capaci... UPS North America expands fleet with 40 hydraulic hybrid vehicles The US-based parcel service provider UPS is now deploying 40 new hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHVs) in its fleet - 20 in Baltimore MD and 20 in Atlanta GA (both USA). The HHVs w... Ceva Logistics names new CEO Ceva Logistics has appointed Marvin O. Schlanger, Ceva's current chairman of the board, to the position of CEO. John Pattullo, former CEO, retired on 12 October. Pattullo will cont... Shipping company F. Laiesz names new car carriers in China The Hamburg (Germany)-based shipping company F. Laiesz has named two new car carriers (PCTC) at the Yang Fan Shipyard in China. The newbuildings - the "Passero" and the ... Genesee & Wyoming completes acquisition of RailAmerica The US-based rail service provider Genesee & Wyoming Inc (GWI) has completed the acquisition of RailAmerica. GWI paid out USD 1.37 billion in cash to purchase RailAmerica's sha... Volga-Dnepr starts construction of new Gulf maintenance facility in Sharjah Russia's Volga-Dnepr Group has commenced construction work on a new hangar facility at Sharjah airport (UAE) that will soon be providing state-of-the art MRO services for freighter... Euro-Leasing reinforces sales division Kai Müller has become the new sales manager of Euro-Leasing's long-term vehicle hire business field in Sittensen (Germany). In this position he reports to Marcus Burmeister, who wa...

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OCTOBER 12, 2012
InterManager names new leadership team Singapore owners pick Wärtsilä X72 power for six newbuilds

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OCTOBER 12, 2012
Canada Place Corp. becoming part of Port Metro Vancouver Freight transport services index slows during month of August US rail freight traffic delivers up/down week Bluewater Organic Vodka opens Everett waterfront outlet Maersk Line plans cuts for Asia-Europe service menu

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OCTOBER 12, 2012
Not one man's mistake Costa Concordia holds valuable lessons - and we need to learn them sooner not later Box carriers only have themselves to blame, says report Management failings led to a lousy 2011, consultants claim Newbuilding prices 'to fall 10%-15% next year' Danmarks Skibskredit sees bleak outlook for shipbuilding National class society looks to be green and global China Classification Society's new president Sun Licheng sets out his view of CCS' role Actions speak louder than words for low-profile leader Holder of a doctorate in engineering, Sun was also a seafarer Ballasting vessels drag down transatlantic product tanker trade Flat market forecast after ships flood into Europe Euroports takes over terminals operator SHRU Acquisition of Baltic Sea operation enables Euroports to further develop activities in the German market Yang Ming unit to sell aged bulker Kuang Ming Shipping plans to sell 1997-built panamax vessel this quarter Comment: Two Greek deals add to trickle of finance from China Two years after their $5bn mandate, Chinese banks are still feeling their way InterManager looks east for new president Philippine Transmarine Carriers chief executive Borromeo replaces Evitt Making waves Asian states are no closer to compromise in the contested South China Sea Major Chinese ports record strong recovery in box volumes Shanghai's September container throughput rises 11.6% on month and 5.6% on year Clarity begins at home Are Iran sanctions hurting US businesses? Cautious German shipowners bear brunt of finance squeeze, says VDR Companies that played it safe are suffering as banks shrink their portfolios Get ready for a new world oil map Booming product traffic and fall in crude will transform trade flows in five years, says IEA Europe's top five box ports' terminal utilisation 'to fall to 66%' Antwerp most vulnerable to price competition and lost volumes, says Adstrat Poor rewards for suezmax owners for pushing the market up But healthy pace of scrapping boosts longer-term prospects Busy capesize market brings little change to rates Port congestion prompts owners to push back against the charterers Fresh cuts mean Maersk has axed a fifth of Asia-Europe capacity With additional capacity pulls, lines could push through November 1 rates increase CSCL and Coscon launch joint services for China domestic market State-owned box operators join hands to serve three routes Cexim finds few takers for secondhand purchase lending Cautious foreign owners are in no rush. Download an exclusive timeline infographic. Peel Ports wins planners' go-ahead for Sheerness wind turbine factory Confidential discussions held with 'blue-chip international manufacturers' Pirates release Free Goddess Crew of 21 reported safe and well on FreeSeas bulker hijacked off Oman in February

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OCTOBER 12, 2012
Maersk cuts Asia/Europe route capacity MAERSK Line, the world's biggest box liner, said today it plans to cut capacity on key Asia/Europe routes, on which it predicted volumes would fall 3% this year Breaking bosses held in fatal Alang fire THE OWNERS of an Alang recycling operation have been arrested five days after six breakers were killed in a fire United Ocean Services sold NYSE-listed International Shipholding Corp confirmed yesterday that it will acquire US-flag drybulk owner United Ocean Services for $111M Dutchess Capital Management taking FreeSeas stake EMBATTLED Handysize specialist FreeSeas confirmed today that it has entered an investment agreement with Boston's Dutchess Capital Management Shipowners' Club raises premiums by 5% PREMIUMS of the Shipowners' Club have been raised by 5% for the next underwriting year Star Bulk unveils split details SPYROS Capralos-led Star Bulk today confirmed that it will effect a 1-for-15 reverse stock split on 15 October Thailand: 'road map' agreed on Dawei port THAILAND'S government said today it has agreed with neighbour Myanmar on plans to develop the stalled Dawei mega-port Trafigura renews Asian credit facility TRAFIGURA, the commodity trader that also charters bulkers, said today it has renewed its Asian syndicated revolving credit and term loan facility More palm oil heads for India MORE PALM oil is expected to be shipped from Southeast Asia to India as the latter prepares for its Diwali celebrations in November China adds two more cross-strait ports BEIJING has opened Yantai's Penglai port and Shenzhen's Dachawan port for cross-strait shipping COSCON, CSCL unwrap domestic box deal COSCON and CSCL, two of the largest box liners in China, have agreed to joint operations for the country's domestic trade Panamax bulker rates continue to recover RISING coal shipments to China and India have injected much-needed business into the Panamax sector, with rates rising all week LR2 rates again near 2012 high RISING activity in the LR2 product tanker segment has pushed up rates toward 2012 highs again, brokers said today Supramax short period business sought SUPRAMAX owners are seeking short period business because of downward pressure on the spot market Pilbara scheme faces cuts A JOINT mining and port venture in Pilbara is the latest Oz ore project to face cutbacks, with Australia's commodity boom peaking and China's demands cooling

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OCTOBER 12, 2012
Maersk Line Slashes Asia-Europe Capacity Maersk Line will scrap one of its Asia-Europe services and suspend a second loop in the face of persistent overcapacity and falling freight rates. The world's largest container line will end the AE5 service and suspend sailings by the AE9 service until early December. The action by the world's largest container line... Savannah Ocean Exchange Announces Grant Winners The Savannah Ocean Exchange Global Review Panel recently selected the two winners of the 2012 Solutions Exchange awards, which rewards organizations promoting environmental stewardship and economic growth with $100,000 prizes. The Gulfstream Navigator Award was given to Protei: Ocean Cleaning Sailing Robots, a seafaring surface vessel that carries research and environmental... UASC to start India-Mideast Service United Arab Shipping Co. will launch a weekly container service connecting the Indian subcontinent, the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea and Turkey, starting Nov. 1. The service, called GEM1, will operate on a weekly basis with the following rotation: Khor Fakkan, Sohar, Sultan Qaboos, Oman; Karachi, Pakistan; Hazira and Mundra, India; Khor...

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OCTOBER 12, 2012
Boxship and general cargo vessel still aground at Valencia Two weeks after fierce storms dragged two merchant ships onto the shore of an environmentally-protected beach in southern Spain, both remain stuck firm despite ... Israel opens tenders for two box terminals CEVA ceo to retire CEVA Logistics ceo, John Pattullo has announced his retirement and will be succeeded by the company's chairman, Marvin Schlanger. Pattullo will however continue ... SA truckers' strike over The truck drivers strike in South Africa is over following meetings this morning between the Road Freight Employers Association and the main union, the South African ... US chassis pools enjoy boost The provision of chassis will be boosted following the news that Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) and Direct ChassisLink Inc. (DCLI) have announced that the ... Maersk takes knife to Asia-Europe service network Soft demand in the Asia-Europe trade has led the route's leading operator to take more capacity out with one string being terminated and another suspended until ... CMA CGM's new Citrus Express targets Turkish truckers CMA CGM's new Citrus Express service between Turkey, Egypt and Russia's Black Sea port of Novo has been developed on the back of the latter country's decision to ...

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OCTOBER 12, 2012
Hanjin's nuclear nightmare Canada cries foul over box containing kitchenware contaminated with Cobalt 60. FreeSeas courts Dutchess FreeSeas has inked a deal to sell stock to a US hedge fund in a move aimed at boosting its cash reserves. CMA CGM plots reefer run CMA CGM has laid the framework for the launch of a new seasonal liner service in a bid to expand its presence in the reefer market. Vogemann in denial Reederei Vogemann is denying reports that it has sold three bulkers to Sinokor Merchant Marine of South Korea. Erick Martin - testing story The introduction of the story Hadjiyiannis tied to buy Cyprus Maritime of Greece is rumoured to have purchased a panamax bulker from affiliates of diversified Japanese operator Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K-Line). Kazakh conundrum A Russian cargoship has been detained in Kazakhstan for three months over its border clearance. Three breakers arrested Three shipbreaking executives have been arrested following a deadly blast in Alang last week. Star Bulk in reverse split Star Bulk Carriers plans to beef up its share price following a ticking off by the Nasdaq. SFL in $105m score John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International is the latest owner to walk off with a suitcase full of cash from the Norwegian bond market. Nelly up on debut Indonesian tug-barge owner Pelayaran Nelly Dwi Putri has seen its stock jump by as much as 10% following its IPO in Jakarta. Avic buying Deltamarin Chinese group Avic International has agreed a EUR 32.1m ($41.67m) deal to buy Finnish ship designer Deltamarin. Chief mate killed A seafarer has died after hitting his head in a freak accident on a grounded cargoship in Guyana. Maersk cuts back again Maersk Line has made good on its promise to slash capacity on its Asia to Europe services again following a slump in demand. Golar guns charter chat John Fredriksen's Golar LNG has silenced talk of a lucrative contract for one of its vessels. Crew charged in Lagos Five tanker crew have been charged in Nigeria after they allegedly opened fire on a government patrol boat. Polaris pens VLOC loan Polaris Shipping has secured a huge loan to help fund its $600m sale-and-leaseback deal with Vale involving 10 VLOCs. Wartsila wins six Finnish group Wartsila is supplying fuel-efficient engines to six newbuildings in China. Chinese walkaway TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Fletcher eyes more Fletcher Shipping is on the lookout for its next vessel but worries that funding is the main barrier to its expansion. Big two in tie-up The containership arms of China's two massive state-controlled shipping groups are joining forces to weather the domestic downturn. US crew laid off US operator Atlantic Caribbean Line (ACL) is desperately seeking new business to avoid making its remaining workers redundant. Subsea 7 extends charter Subsea 7 has extended its charter of a subsea vessel after it saw a maintenance contract with BP extended. Chameleons collared Four live chameleons have been confiscated from a ship's crew in Cardiff, Wales, by UK border force officers. Deiulemar owes EUR 500m Administrators are moving in at Italian bulker owner Deiulemar Shipping, which has been declared bankrupt owing more than EUR 500m ($647m). Cargill bounces back Cargill has rebounded from its worst quarter in over 20 years to post a 300% surge in profits at the start of its new fiscal year. Exit the comfort zone We take a look at what was said in the market in the past week. Traf renews funding Trafigura says it has successfully renewed its $900m Asian syndicated revolving credit and term loan facility. FIS upbeat on supras Freight Investor Services (FIS) says a number of improving factors bode well for supramax demand prospects in 2013. GL opens in Seattle GL Noble Denton has expanded its marine casualty investigation (MCI) practice in the US with a new office in Seattle. Ports in LNG alliance Rotterdam and Gothenburg are teaming up in a bid to speed up the establishment of LNG as a maritime fuel. Free Goddess released A FreeSeas handysize bulker hijacked off Somalia in February has been released, the company confirmed last night.

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OCTOBER 12, 2012
U.S. exports fell 1% in August Maersk pulling Asia-Europe capacity The Danish carrier said Thursday it has permanently deleted a service between Asia and the Black Sea and will also suspend a service connecting Asia with Northern Europe and the Mediterranean until December. EU regulators to deny UPS-TNT merger, reports say Maher sues NY/NJ port authority over fees Maher, which has a 445-acre terminal in Elizabeth, N.J., said in complaint filed at U.S. District Court in Newark that the port authority's charges and fees are unlawful because they recover the agency's "local sponsor share." Bulk pellet shipper leases space at Port of Virginia The Virginia Port Authority announced Wednesday that it approved a 20-year lease with ecoFUELS Pellet Storage LLC, a Virginia company that exports wood pellets to Europe for biomass energy production. UASC starts new India-Middle East-Turkey service The liner carrier said the service will provide coverage of other East Mediterranean and North African ports through relay services via Port Said, as well as access to a number of Black Sea ports through relay services at Istanbul. Virginia ports see 8.3% rise in box traffic in first 9 months Hactl names Lau division managing director InterManager picks new president CORRECTION: Stifel Nicolaus on FedEx's profit expansion plan

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OCTOBER 12, 2012
Weekly global bunker price roundup A weekly roundup of prices across four of the world's largest bunkering ports. Americas pricing records mixed trend to close out week The front-month WTI contract for November closed down at $91.86 per barrel. Dutch authorities rejected appeals against 'sulphur detentions' BDN says 'nothing about the sulphur content of the bunkers that are actually used,'says Dutch Transport Authority. Confirmed orders set to double LNG-fuelled fleet Most of them will be delivered to operators in Scandinavia. IFO prices fall in Fujairah While other ports, a mixed picture on pricing was in evidence. Bunker prices fall in Rotterdam Upward trend loses momentum as prices turn soft. Chemoil will 'continue to use' Helios terminal iltanking will honour current contracts with Helios users, says report. 2020 newbuilds expected to emit 30% less CO2 Mostly driven by EEDI requirements but a third or more of reduction will be motivated by cost-efficiencies alone. Worldscale ups bunker component for next year's rates Flat rates on key tanker rates likely to rise by 9%. Oil prices 'to ease' over the next five years IEA says new production capacity will outstrip the weak growth in demand. Week ends with IFO prices down Supplies of marine fuels at major Asian ports fine on Friday. Titan tankers lose insurance cover Insurers pull back over Iran sanctions' fears. Cargill's earning's surge One of the world's largest charterers of shipping recovers from dismal March-May quarter. Sinopec to build $850 million oil storage near Singapore Acquires stake to build 2.6 million cbm terminal in Batam, Indonesia. Study: Banana fibres to combat marine oil spills Fibre from stem of banana plant can absorb up to 18 times its weight in oil, researchers say. Caltex confirms closure of Australian refinery in 2014 Set to proceed with closure and conversion of the Sydney refinery into an import terminal. Arctic shipping route offers opportunities for 'super-slow steaming' Up to 1.5 million mt of cargo may be transported via Northern Sea Route in 2012, says the Arctic Institute. Engine manufacturer highlights challenges of gas-fuelled engines LNG engines require 'a lot of attention on controls and system integration', says Wartsila spokesman.

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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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