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BRIEFS

October 16, 2012

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CMA CGM, chops Turkey, to open Egyptian-Turkish/Russia citrus reefer run Maersk 14,770-TEUer tests at Suez Canal Container Terminal, turning basin K+N profit rises 4pc to US$4.89 billion in first 9 months, sales up 6pc Weak air cargo market, big fine, cuts Panalpina's third quarter profits ANL expands in south east Asia-Australia by joining ASA consortium Shipowners oppose salvor eco-bonus demands at Beijing admiralty law meeting Khalifa Port to export first shipment of 700 boxes of Borouge plastics Memphis trucker buys OOCL chassis to set up co-op with other firms Vivien Lau takes helm at Hacis as Ken Bell becomes Tradeport's new CEO Chinese air cargo shifts to Frankfurt-Hahn to bypass night flight ban Turkey fails to back claims that seized Syrian A-380 carried illegal cargo Logwin opens office, 359-square metre bonded warehouse at Jakarta airport

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
CSL pays dividend of 19.72 cr. for 2011-12 InterManager appoints new team Italia Marittima, Arkas launch Genoa-Libya 10-day service LA port recognised for environmental practices Med Cross Lines to launch regular liner service connecting Port of Koper & Libya NYK to build 4 new pure car & truck carriers OOCL alters SBX service network Rates fall across major trade lanes last week Team Spirit plans to expand consolidation & other services YANG MING LINE extends AWE3 loop to Colon, Mexico G. K. Vasan dedicates Ennore Port's LPG ex-im facilities to nation KoPT directs HBT to resume operations in a week ADB cuts India's growth projection to 5.6 pc INR extends its weak trend against dollar Idealistically speaking

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Sovcomflot appoints new management members Sovcomflot, a joint stock company and one of Russia's biggest shipping companies, has appointed Igor Tonkovidov as the new executive vice president of the OAO Sovcomflot and techni... Air Arabia now to Erbil Air Arabia yesterday (14 October) launched regular services to Erbil, its second destination in Iraq and 76th destination worldwide. The carrier offers four weekly services between... Increasing number of Danish road hauliers benefit from ITD driving and rest time service The Trade Association for the Danish road transport of goods (ITD) now provides its driving and rest time service TachoWeb to 350 companies and 3,700 lorries, and thereby keeps tra... Rosmorport opens ferry terminal in Olya A. Lavrishchev, general director of Russia's national shipping company Rosmorport FSUE, has officially opened a new automobile ferry port in the Russian port of Olya. The new termi... AirAsia X suspends services to Teheran AirAsia X, the long-haul, low fare affiliate of the Malaysian carrier AirAsia, has suspended its services to Teheran Imam Khomeini airport in Iran, due to challenging economic and ... Kombiverkehr introduces new trains The Frankfurt-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr is to increase capacity in its own network and introduce new trains between the Cologne-Eifeltor and Munich-Riem C... Indian Railways hauls 481.45 million t of freight Indian Railways carried 481.45 million t of revenue earning freight traffic between April and September this year. The volume of freight that was hauled shows an increase of 2... Daimler first to receive certification for meeting EU regulation on AEBS advanced emergency braking systems The German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has presented Daimler AG with the first certificate of approval to be issued in Europe that relates to the international regulati... Hong Kong Air Cargo terminals appoints new managing director Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (Hactl) has appointed Vivien Lau as managing director of its Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Ltd subsidiary (Hacis). Lau replaces Kenneth Be... Swiss reports growth in cargo volumes in the first nine months Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight business division of Switzerland's flag carrier Swiss, posted a 6% increase in sales in terms of revenue tonne kilometres for the first nine month... Air Charter Service enlarges team in Germany Air Charter Service (ACS) has appointed Caroline Werf as cargo account coordinator of the team in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). The ACS affiliate in Germany was established in 2010.... Gebrüder Weiss to step up logistics solutions activities Gebrüder Weiss (GW), a global transport and logistics service provider based in Lauterach (Austria), has launched an information campaign to underline its expertise in the field of...

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Hornbeck orders two more from Eastern Shipbuilding Electric Boat gets another $459 million for nuclear sub... GL North American Committee meets in Houston Ocean Rig orders another drillship NYK orders four post-Panamax PCTCs Wärtsilä engines, thrusters picked for Brazil drillships China's AVIC to acquire Deltamarin

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Dredging project begins today for Snohomish River settling basins Ship recycling money headed to America's maritime academies Port of Portland invites public to attend Hillsboro Airport event Port of Los Angeles releases September cargo volume numbers NYK Line places orders for four car/truck carrying ships

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Ocean Rig orders additional drillship from Samsung Contract for January 2015 delivery likely to be first of three options held with yard FMM agrees credit lines to build Açu shipyard Deal comes after new Brazil superport struggles to convince other investors Fuzzy logic creates new sophisticated anti-piracy system WatchStander aims to transform the way that vessels pre-empt attacks WatchStander: how it works Off-the-shelf hardware uses proprietary military-grade software Costs, benefits and advantages Shipowners could recoup installation price from reduced insurance premiums New studies boost LNG fuel outlook LR analysis of deepsea uptake backs DNV study highlighting strong demand Terminals must back natural gas as a marine fuel Terminals must back gas as a fuel if a global network is to develop Federal mediator reports 'good progress' in US dock wages talks ILA and USMX resume negotiations this week after five 'productive' days The man who came from the mountains Minsheng Leasing president Zhou Wei has changed the maritime business in China Chiller in Manila Labour supply firms baffled after sting leaves 19 facing charges of illegal recruitment Jiangnan Heavy warns of third-quarter loss Prolonged industry woes spread from shipyards to equipment makers KDB leads $334m syndicated loan for Polaris-Vale deal Policy bank backs leaseback deal to purchase 10 VLOCs Capesize rates tick up as China reports second-highest monthly ore imports Activity has picked up and stayed high since July, supporting a charter rate increase FreeSeas lines up cash from hedge fund Dutchess Opportunity Fund agrees three-year deal to buy up to 10% of Greek bulker owner Strike fears see US imports peak in July Zepol data suggests fears of east coast stoppages spurred unseasonally early flows Pre-trial Costa Concordia hearing begins in Italy Schettino in court for testimonies and review of black box data BIMCO pledges that audits of armed guards will uphold ISO standards Draft proposal reveals that auditors will need national accreditation China's oil imports rise in September Temporary boon to tanker industry Houston offers 'huge premium' over Middle East VLGC spot market Premiums for the US loadings widen the gap to $30,000 versus $50,000 per day Univan and Wallem face illegal recruitment charges in Philippines Move follows undercover sting at Luneta Seafarers' Centre Protests shut Alang yards after three held over fatal Union Brave blast Anger over 'culpable homicide' arrest of two owners and a manager at Kiran Ship Breaking EU investment bank seeks to lend more to maritime sector Smaller ports must combine projects to reach level at which EIB usually participates Spanish court to hear accusations over Prestige oil disaster Prosecutors seek 12-year jail term for tanker's 77-year-old master NYK places first car carrier order since start of the financial crisis Japanese giant is optimistic about vehicle demand despite facing antitrust investigation The art of war Maersk capacity cuts may prompt a deadly new battle for Asia-Europe market share Maersk Line capacity cut could bring back the dark days of 2011 Rival carriers' response will be critical for rates as demand continues to plummet Toney Capital Holdings backs new anti-piracy system Biggest vessel repossession and auction group in US senses lucrative business opportunity Better sea freight volumes boost K+N third quarter Group turnover up 12.4% on year, but firm warns that market growth has slowed China Shipping Development predicts return to profitability Tanker and bulker giant expects small third-quarter profit after change of accounting

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
'Good progress' seen in US port talks US EAST Coast dockers and employers are returning to talks after five days of "good progress", a federal mediator confirmed Maersk, CSAV scoop up post-Panamaxes BROKERS told Fairplay today Maersk Line and CSAV have chartered in five 8,500teu ships between them India stays bullish in breaking market BREAKING is continuing its bullish streak in India, although concerns about a weakening rupee and Delhi's safety push could curb the trend NYK orders four PCCs NYK TODAY said it has ordered four pure car and truck carriers to be delivered in 2014-15 Nam Cheong to issue notes MALAYSIA'S offshore support vessel builder Nam Cheong said it will issue up to S$200M ($164M) in notes Jaya to expand in Batam SINGAPORE-listed Jaya Holdings said today it will expand its Batam shipyard by November 2013 so it can build more and larger vessels Xiamen compensated for port switch XIAMEN International Port Group will receive 1Bn yuan ($150M) in compensation from the municipal government for land that had been reserved for its Dongdu terminal AVIC acquires majority stake in Deltamarin AVIC International Investments said today it has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Deltamarin, the Finnish naval architecture consultancy ExxonMobil's VLCCs reportedly sold BROKERS said today ExxonMobil might have sold its two VLCCs to Malaysian FPSO specialist Bumi Armada Panamax prices still seeking a benchmark THE GROWING gap between secondhand Panamax prices has left market players scratching their heads over benchmarks Seadrill IPO launched SEADRILL Partners said today it has launched an IPO of 8.75M common units in New York

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
CMA CGM Launches Mideast-Russia Citrus Service CMA CGM recently launched the Citrus Express, a seasonal service to transport citrus exports from Turkey and Egypt to Russia. The fixed-day weekly service will transport goods from Mersin, Turkey, to Novorossiysk, Russia, in five days; and Damietta, Egypt, to Novorossiysk in seven days. Beginning Nov. 2, the container shipping company will... CMA CGM Restructures Asia-Med Services CMA CGM recently announced the reshuffling of its Asia-Mediterranean services, including the removal of its Turkey Shuttle, effective Nov. 8. The Turkey Shuttle comprised eight vessels of 6,500 20-foot-equivalent units, jointly operated by CMA CGM and Maersk, linking Asia to the Red Sea, Egypt and Turkey. The container carrier will maintain its... DOT Gives Extra $2.3 Million to Maritime Academies America's six state maritime academies will receive an additional $2.3 million, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration announced recently. The $392,913 given to each academy is available from the sale of obsolete vessels from the Maritime Administration's National Defense Reserve Fleet and budget savings by the Maritime Administration. The academies receiving...

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Reefer trade to remain resilient Drewry Maritime Research expects that the trade in perishable products over the next five years will grow at a slightly faster level that that of the past decade ... Full-year still looking good for K+N despite Asia - Europe US east coast Virginia port's liftings jump The Port of Virginia has seen its throughput jump by 8.1% for the first eight months of the year, hitting 785,776TEU - with shippers dashing to get their cargo ... Hackett: Maersk cull 'unlikely to hold up rates' Maersk Line's move to reduce capacity on the Asia-Europe trades is unlikely to hold up rates as intended, according to Hackett Associates consultant Ben Hackett.'Rates ... Sokhna strikebound again The Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna appears to be strikebound again, with local reports saying that dockers walked out on Saturday, following several days of go-slows. ... MSC Flaminia: 442 boxes discharged SA truckers unions get 27% rise over three years Further details have now emerged of the wage deal struck between South Africa's Road Freight Employers' Association (RFEA) and the country's various truck drivers' ... China's exporters bounce back Fears of an abrupt slowdown in the Chinese economy may have been over-egged if the latest data from the world's second-largest economy is any guide, giving ocean ...

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
CMRE tests trigger finger Shares of Costamare took a hit in afterhours trading Monday after the Greek containership owner outlined plans for a follow-on equity offering. Diana bulker detained The crew of a bulker controlled by Diana Shipping has been accused of using a "magic pipe" to discharge oily waste into the sea. Crewman missing A frantic search for a missing crewman from an MSC containership is underway in the US Gulf. GBN torches rumours Giuseppe Bottiglieri di Navigazione (GBN) has torpedoed talk that it has sold off its fleet of handysize chemical carriers. Batista borrows more Eike Batista's OSX has bagged a fresh batch of funds to help pay for its Acu Shipyard in Brazil. Clearlake goes Greek A Greek-owned capesize bulker has secured the highest period contract on offer in the market for more than six months. ORIG makes it eight George Economou's Ocean Rig has inked a contract to construct another ultra deepwater drillship at Samsung Heavy Industries. A deliberate spill? Western spy chiefs are worried that Iran could run an oil tanker on to rocks in the Strait of Hormuz to cause chaos in the Middle East. Prestige trial to begin Three officers from the sunken tanker Prestige will finally face trial in Spain tomorrow over the 2002 disaster. FreeSeas under pressure Falling vessel values again hurt FreeSeas in the first half of 2012 contributing to another interim loss for the company. EU tightens Iran bans The European Union has toughened up its sanctions against Iran in a bid to force it to the negotiating table over its alleged nuclear weapons programme. Wartsila to supply drillship Wartsila has won the contract to supply propulsion systems for six deepwater drillships under construction at Sembcorp Marine's Brazilian yard. Hezhong plots 20-ship spree A new tanker company formed by a Dalian investment fund is planning to build up a fleet of 20 chemical tankers within three years. Greek greats still waiting Many traditional Greek owners are still keeping their powder dry despite huge interest in second-hand bulkers, a leading shipbroker says. Jaya to upsize Batam Jaya Holdings is planning to expand its yard in Batam as it prepares to build bigger more advanced vessels following its tie-up with IHC Merwede. Schettino in court Former Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has appeared in court in Italy as passengers took the chance to look him in the eye. Alang hit by strike action Scrapping brought to a standstill in protest against yard owners' arrest. Greenland grounding A Greenland ferry has been put out of action for a week after grounding in strong winds. Oldendorff extends spree Oldendorff Carriers is tipped to have continued its bulker buying spree with the purchase of a ship from Japan's Marubeni. KCSI bill cut The Philippines supreme court has reduced the cash payable by Keppel Cebu Shipyard Inc (KCSI) to an insurer following the fire on the Superferry 3 in 2000. Sandfrakt adds another Norwegian shipowner Sandfrakt has added another small bulker to its fleet. PGS firms MHI pair Petroleum Geo-Services has finally taken up options on newbuildings worth $500m at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Ships still stuck Heavy seas are hampering dredging operations to free two multipurpose vessels stuck on a Spanish beach for two weeks. Lawyer dies in Yemen A popular shipping lawyer has died after being found injured at his home in Yemen. Seadrill IPO underway John Fredriksen's Seadrill is looking to haul in over $220m from the IPO of a master limited partnership (MLP) subsidiary in the US. Jaws drydocked Workers at Sembawang Shipyard in Singapore thought they'd landed a big fish for their dinner after a drydock was drained earlier this month. Damen seals Kuwait deal Dutch shipbuilder Damen is to supply 14 tugs to Kuwait Oil Company (KOC). Cosco wins FPSO Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC) has turned to China for a circular floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO). NYK orders PCTC quartet NYK has ordered four pure car and truck carriers (PCTC) at two shipyards in Japan, the company announced Monday. Nam Cheong eyes funds Nam Cheong is looking to raise capital after setting up a SGD200m ($163m) multicurrency medium term note programme. Canadian ship aground A Le Groupe Desgagne-owned multi-purpose vessel has run aground on the St Lawrence Seaway in Canada on Sunday. Confusion over ransom Confusion surrounds the amount of money FreeSeas allegedly paid to have one of its bulkers released by Somali pirates.

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Aljex integrates DAT Direct into software Hyundai to stop U.S. East Coast/Asia reefer service "he decision to suspend the service is based upon prevailing non-compensatory rate levels from the East Coast and longer roundtrip voyages which translate to higher costs for HMM," the line said in a statement. Car carriers go post-Panamax The Japanese carrier expects worldwide demand for PCTC transport to "steadily expand" and its four new vessels on order will transit the new Panama Canal locks when operational in the autumn of 2014. Freeport names Carlson port director He previously was senior vice president of liner services and business development for the North Carolina Ports Authority, where he was responsible for marketing and pricing container, bulk and breakbulk business activities. Direct ChassisLink joins 2 CCM pools William J. Shea, chief executive officer of DCLI, said his firm's participation in the CCM pools "will increase flexibility for our customers and supplement our existing extensive chassis supply network." MarAd scraps ships faster than anticipated 6 U.S. maritime schools share $2.36 million Feds: 'Good progress' made on ILA talks Talks between the International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance on a new labor contract will continue this week with assistance from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). Troy adds LCL services to South America J.B. Hunt helped by strong intermodal FONASBA names Collins president Freeborn & Peters forms transportation team

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OCTOBER 15, 2012
Cairns diesel spill cleanup complete Ports North says the operation to clear up the diesel spill is complete. PDVSA appoints bunker traders Orlando Castejon and Zelime Gonzalez have been appointed as bunker and lubricant traders. Fuel oil steady as Asian inter-month spread nears parity Sentiment in market was depressed as rising oil prices threatened demand. MEPC to revisit US GHG proposal US in bid to avoid political obstacles and improve energy efficiency of all ships through future amendment of MARPOL Annex VI. Fujairah bunker prices show little movement Good avails in Cape Town. Bunker prices falling in Europe Above average demand in Gibraltar. Iran facing tougher EU sanctions European companies will be forbidden from providing oil storage capabilities. Iranian tanker 'plot' raises pollution fears A spill in the Strait of Hormuz could see sanctions temporarily lifted. Prestige trial starts tomorrow Civil damages is said to exceed EUR 2.2bn Company launches 'game-changing' bunker software 'Anything that can improve operational efficiency and reduce costs has major potential,' says Inatech CEO. Phillippines oil company buys up shipping firm Chelsea Shipping supplies bunkers to US Navy at Subic Bay. Singapore bunker sales fall to seven-month low Falls seen across all IFO grades. Port expects record number of cruise ship visits Australian port to see cruise traffic climb by 30%. Week opens with fall in bunker prices Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday. NYK Line orders four 'next-generation' PCTC vessels Ships offer an improved fuel performance of 30%, says firm. Vitol increases core revolving credit facility to $6 billion Due to 'strong demand from existing and new lenders', it says. 'Prospects' for LNG-fuelled shipping in Asia Class society may look at the prospects of LNG bunker adoption in specific regions. Middle Eastern firm developing LNG engine technology Vessel engines will use LNG instead of fuel oil, says Qatargas spokesman. Quantity matters At current prices, minute inaccuracies in measuring fuel delivered can impact operating costs 'significantly'. Cappuccino bunkers: Shipowners, charterers could be 'equally at fault' Industry should not be 'quick to attribute' bunker quantity disputes to the cappuccino effect.

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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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