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BRIEFS

September 19, 2012

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Hong Kong August volume off 9.2pc to 1.9 million TEU, Singapore up 4.5pc OOCL to hike southeast Asia-Australia rate US$200/TEU on October 15 Fujian-Taiwan direct sea cargo volume soars 54.6pc in first eight months Combined Los Angeles-Long Beach container volumes decline in August Evergreen's second quarter profit too small to wipe out first half loss Range of Asia-Europe/Red Sea rate increases coming in next two weeks Singapore's manufacturing sinks to August low after buoyant months Russian WTO status expected to boost already fast rising trade with China Panalpina offers Singapore to Prague, Budapest LCL, from Shanghai to Graz Forwarders may re-deploy as Shanghai numbers signal wider China slowdown St Lawrence Seaway August up 6.8pc on China, European coal and iron exports Shippers look to air cargo while shipping lines absorbed with slow-steaming World Flight Services signed as ground handles for TAP Portugal in US ICAO holds meeting to enhance security without losing speed or economy

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Charleston port's box volume up 19 pc in Aug. Kerala to promote coastal shipping, will create 3,000 cr. fund MALA 2012 again sets the standard for recognising & celebrating excellence MSC's transhipment test call with mega box load at its Le Havre terminal NYK LNG carrier recognised for reporting seawater temperatures OOCL launches intra-Asia KTX5 service Reiner Allgeier takes charge as Managing Director of Schenker India Russia's GCS seeks to expand dry & liquid bulk transportation through ISO containers UAE ports' container volume growth to be above global average Cut import duty on tea, demand traders State govt plans int'l cruise terminal at Mumbai Port UK report sheds light on challenges in Asian port projects Maharashtra container transporters body hikes charges RBI keeps repo rate steady at 8 pc, cuts CRR to 4.5 pc MACCIA's ex-im training programme from Oct. 1-5 P. C. Nambiar elected EPCES Chairman, A. K. Jain Vice-Chairman

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
No segmented approach over Lake of Geneva Switzerland's Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) has said that it is opposed to a segmented approach over the Lake of Geneva to the city's airport. According to FOCA, this app... US airports call for national aviation policy The Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) board of directors has unanimously approved a resolution which calls upon the US government to create a national aviation ... Saudi Airlines Cargo to serve nine new destinations in West Africa Saudi Airlines Cargo is to provide access to nine additional destinations in West Africa via its hub in Lagos (Nigeria). With a daily B747 freighter to Lagos and... Italy's Fedespedi reshuffled board Piero Lazzeri has been re-elected president of Fedespedi, the Italian federation of the freight forwarding companies, for another three years. The board, re-elected at the general ... Jim Ethier from Bush Brothers elected to Kenco board of directors Kenco, a provider of distribution and fulfilment, transportation services and intelligent information technology based in Tennessee (USA), announced that Jim Ethier has been electe... EVR Cargo's separation from Estonian Railways completed A court in the Republic of Estonia recently endorsed the separation of Estonian Railways Ltd (EVR). As a result, its freight subsidiary AS EVR Cargo has become an independent compa... Joe Bento appointed chief sales officer for Seko Logistics Seko Logistics, a provider of supply-chain solutions, as well as comprehensive transportation, logistics and IT solutions, has appointed Joe Bento to its executive management team ... Geodis Calberson expands infrastructure in UK The parcel and logistics company Geodis Calberson, part of the French logistics operator SNCF Geodis, has recently expanded its infrastructure in the UK as part of a five-year exp... Ale and Roll-Lift: heavylift JV in Canada The global heavylift and transportation providers Ale and Roll-Lift recently formed a joint venture called Ale Roll-Lift Canada, based in Edmonton, Alberta. The new venture will br... Sparks Commercial Services' first ATF lane in UK now open for business The Renault Trucks dealer Sparks Commercial Services Ltd has opened its newly built VOSA-approved authorised testing facility (ATF) at its Portsmouth site. The new ATF test station... Volvo Trucks expanding in Russia The Swedish company Volvo Trucks is investing SEK 783 million (EUR 91 million) in a new facility in Kaluga to expand its presence in the premium heavy trucks segment in Russia. Vol... DB Schenker Rail diverts 1,800 trains from the Alpine transit route The German service provider DB Schenker Rail reported that the planned five-week total closure of the Brenner Pass railway for freight traffic to Italy did not cause any problems f... ICTSI Poland handles wind farm components Baltic Container Terminal (BCT), the Polish subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI), recently handled it...

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Cummins reorganizes Commercial Marine Business Nichols Bros to build superstructure for second WSF ferry Ingalls wins CG 47 contract worth potential $468 million Gulf Island books liftboat contract Ezra adds to war chest

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Vancouver, USA port board Oks Freight Access Project 7 Jones Lang LaSalle paper predicts need for inland ports NYK bridge simulator nets Nippon Kaiji Kyokai certification Oregon Senate names Pearce to Port of Portland Commission Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Portuguese port woes

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Proper regulation of UK pilotage is long overdue A controversial bill gets its second reading next month Busy European spot market fails to lift aframax rates Surplus tonnage outweighs effects of increased cargo demand When is a payment guarantee actually a demand bond? When dealing with guarantees in shipbuilding projects, it is crucial to record intentions in the clearest possible language Q&A: Skuld Syndicate 1897 active underwriter Bernt Hellman Most sectors of the insurance industry 'are fundamentally underpriced' The simple success of a Chinese ship lessor Grown from scratch, Minsheng Financial Leasing has topped the shipping leasing market in China with an ambition to go overseas China's slowdown and the intra-Asia trades Demand in the world's sturdiest trade lanes is changing as the regional giant's export growth slows Piracy activity picks up but vessels held halves in August Tankers and bulk carriers still most at risk, shows Clarksons data Frontline quits Orion suezmax pool Shock decision leaves Nordic American in full charge of venture Industry confidence dips back to all-time low Moore Stephens reveals growing concern about overtonnaging and economic downturn Taking the fight to the pirates We need a global response to tackle a diverse, evolving and widespread crime Exclusive: US complaint behind car carrier antitrust probe Collusion between Japanese lines and customers alleged Boiling over In troubled times, nations use trade as a weapon No rise in sight Brokers say overcapacity will defeat rate increases Chevron takes two more Maran VLCCs Builds on a relationship already encompassing eight tankers under bareboat Exclusive: Dosco confirms appetite for 10 VLCCs Will the tanker market be flooded with Cosco ships built by Cosco yards? Growth in seaborne trade robust but not spread evenly in rebound International Transport Forum report finds a two-speed recovery with developing nations faring better Hong Kong offers low-sulphur fuel incentive Scheme extends 50% cut in port and light dues to ships burning cleaner bunkers OECD spells out link between jobs creation and cargo throughput Detailed report comes as European Commission prepares for conference on unlocking growth Cosco Pacific volumes rise 8.4% August sees the company's largest box throughput climb at Qingdao Global Ports shares are a buy, says research house Rating is 'a bet on long-term structural growth in the domestic container segment' Cruiseship calls dropped over Muslim unrest Operators give North Africa a miss after film protests Two Classic International vessels arrested in Marseilles French reports cite unpaid bunker and salary bills Downside risk looms for container lines, Alphaliner warns Weak late summer freight rates could hurl carriers back into the red Exclusive: Munich Re voices doubts over anti-piracy measures Emerging problem off West Africa brings different challenges, says shipping expert Hong Kong box volumes drop 9.2% August data highlights slowdown in China but continued growth in Singapore From Pussy Riot to Privalov Sovcomflot has taken the unusual step of publicly calling for leniency for somebody guilty of ripping it off for a lot of money.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Fight brews over Ross bid OPPOSITION has arisen to an offer by Wilbur Ross to buy an additional 34% stake in LPG operator Navigator Holdings from the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy estate French arrest cruise ships TWO CRUISE ships and their crews were stranded today in Marseilles after having been arrested last week because of debts that are allegedly unpaid Liner earnings struggle seen stretching out MANY BOX liners will be struggling for positive operating income this year, as freight rates continue to weaken since their Q2 spike, an analyst warned today Paragon plots reverse split MICHAEL Bodouroglou-led Paragon Shipping is planning a 1-for-10 reverse stock split to save its NYSE listing, according to a recent SEC filing Greeks hold 120 held in people smuggling GREEK authorities are today holding 120 people in connection with people smuggling attempts over the past week Bangladeshi breakers rebound to 206 ships BREAKERS in Bangladesh have reportedly dismantled 206 ships in the first nine months of 2012, the highest number in the past two years of turmoil in the sector Gibson sees demand as tanker sector pivot GROWTH is likely to slow again for both the crude and product tanker fleets up to the end of next year, EA Gibson has warned HPH Trust keeps its 'buy' DBS GROUP Research is maintaining its 'buy' ratings for Singapore-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust, citing the group's positive August results SCF figure sentenced A RUSSIAN judge has sentenced Yury Privalov, the former London manager of Sovcomflot, for an embezzlement conviction TBS founder Royce quits TBS SHIPPING has confirmed that founder Joe Royce will resign as CEO, effective on 30 September More effort urged in pirate fight THE ASIAN Shipowners Forum today called on various governments, particularly Benin and Nigeria in West Africa, to take "stronger action" both on shore and at sea to counter piracy and armed robbery Fortescue wins bank backing FORTESCUE shares jumped to $3.68 today, adding $1.6Bm to the mining giant's value, after two world banks agreed to extend it a $4.5Bn credit lifeline

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
New York Port Hiring Agent Loses License An administrative law judge has upheld the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor's decision to revoke a Ports America hiring... Federal Regulators Close Steak-Hauling Trucker Falsified driver logbooks raised red flags for federal agents conducting a compliance review of a Kansas City, Kan.-based steak-hauling operation... Nehru Port Scraps Fourth Terminal Bid India's port privatization program suffered a serious blow Monday when the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (Nhava Sheva), the country's largest... FedEx, UPS to Lift China's Domestic Market Parcel shippers in China won't just get more domestic options through FedEx's and UPS's limited access in the market, but... 'K' Line Forbids Executives From Visiting China "K" Line has stopped its executives from traveling to China as a precautionary measure as protests over a territorial dispute... Piraeus Container Hub Traffic Surges 53 Percent Piraeus remained Cosco Pacific's top performing container hub in August as traffic surged 53 percent from a year ago and... Profit Soars 114 Percent at FedEx Freight FedEx Freight increased revenue 5 percent from a year ago to $1.4 billion as shipments rose 4 percent in the... FedEx Lowers Profit Forecast FedEx cut its fiscal year earnings forecast after more shippers chose slower service amid a slowing global economy, pulling down... Shipping Industry Confidence Falls Overall confidence levels in all sectors of the shipping industry fell in the three months ended August 2012 to their... Charleston 'Best Value' for 50-Foot Depth, Exec Says The Panama Canal expansion project scheduled for completion in 2015 will make it imperative that the Southeast has a container... DHL Invests in Sydney Facility DHL is making a multi-million dollar investment in Australia to boost its forwarding capacity. An investment of AUD$45.8 million... Strikes Hit Portugal's Ports Portuguese ports face a series of strikes through the second half of September, maritime services provider Inchcape Shipping Services reports.... NJ ILA Local OKs Strike If No Deal Reached An International Longshoremen's Association local in Bayonne, N.J., voted to authorize a strike and send pickets to other ports if... US Diesel Prices Stay Nearly Flat for Second Straight Week The average cost of diesel in the U.S. stayed nearly flat for the second week in a row, rising three-hundredth...

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Imports fall at LA/LB but transpac rates soar by over USD200 Both combined imports and exports at the ports of Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach (LB) - seen as the barometer of the US economy- for August have dropped compared ... Portuguese ports hit by strike action as workers protest against austerity cuts Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has warned customers to expect cargo delays in Portugal over the next two weeks. A series of strikes at all Portuguese ports is ... Chinese anti-Japanese protests hitting trade An escalation of the row between Japan and China over the sovereignty of a group of small islands and rocks in the East China Sea has dented shares of multi-national ... CP redesigning intermodal services to boost US business Rail provider Canadian Pacific (CP) is redesigning its intermodal services - beginning with the streamlining of its east-west transcontinental service, it has told ... Maersk leads the way on overweight containers In what may prove to be a preview of much greater things to come, Maersk Line intends to start penalising shippers who misdeclare cargo weights in Trieste from ... AADA pens October rate increase Members of the Asia Australia Discussion Agreement (AADA), which covers the trade between North and East Asia and Australia, are to implement a general rate rise ... Global supermarkets to ring the tills in India The Indian government has finally pushed through a controversial plan to open its retail doors to supermarket chains such as Tesco, Wal-Mart and Carrefour to enable ... Textainer strengthens owned component of its fleet Bermuda-headquartered Textainer Group Holdings has increased the owned percentage of its box pool by spending USD66 million on acquiring 52,000TEU from two owners ...

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Tankers wait for Trainer Crude carriers working the US Atlantic Coast (USAC) may see a spike in rates when refiners reactivate domestic facilities that had been sidelined due to slim margins, according to Simpson Spence & Young (SSY). Dosco closes in on mega deal An ever-shrinking vessel count seems to have brought a massive Chinese-sponsored VLCC order closer to reality, brokers say. Metrostar grabs the mic Greece's Metrostar has no immediate plans of seeking freight-index-linked employment for four containerships under construction at SPP Shipbuilding in South Korea, TradeWinds has learned. Daiichi plots more disposals Ailing Japanese operator Daiichi Chuo Kisen intends to continue selling assets in a bid to restore cash reserves and its financial health, the company told TradeWinds Tuesday. Gulf Island inks liftboat Gulf Island Fabrication has agreed a repeat order for a liftboat for a neighbouring customer. Klein: more failures Blue Star group boss Hermann Klein is predicting German shipping bankruptcies as rates stay low for the next 18 to 30 months. GLDD hits home run Great Lakes Dredge & Dock of the US has secured a $24.2m contract to perform maintenance dredging in the Port of Baltimore. Rena fund launched Greece's Costamare and the Swedish Club have established a compensation fund worth up to $27m to pay claims arising from the Rena disaster off New Zealand. All yours, Herbjorn John Fredriksen's Frontline has pulled the plug on a pool partnership with Nordic American Tankers after less than one year. Missing from mega-ship A major search and rescue effort was launched off the US after a female passenger disappeared from a Royal Caribbean's mega-ship. Veteran duo held Two Classic International Cruises (CIC) vessels have been detained in Marseille over unpaid bills. Ezra sells perps Ezra Holdings is about to become the latest offshore outfit in the Lion City to sell perpetual bonds on the Singapore stock exchange. Oz cut clouds dry New figures out of Australia have delivered a further piece of bad news for bulker owners. Master dies in sinking The captain of a Boluda-managed tug has been killed after the vessel capsized at Veracruz, Mexico. Star bash under scrutiny Bermuda is to investigate how an NCL cruiseship broke free of its moorings during a "squall". Rangers join the fight Life is about to get a dash tougher for Somali pirates with the news that an elite group of Irish troops is set to join the fight off east Africa. SCF backs Privalov appeal Russian tanker owner Sovcomflot is standing by jailed ex-employee Yuri Privalov in his appeal against a jail sentence for defrauding the company. Nordlys: leak blamed The fatal fire on the Hurtigruten ferry Nordlys was caused by a diesel leak, Norwegian accident investigators have found. Vinashin scraps panamax Vinashin Ocean Shipping has scrapped one of its panamax bulkers which it bought close to the peak of the market. Giant merger delayed JFE Holdings and IHI Corp have delayed the merger of their shipbuilding operations by a month as they wrangle with overseas regulations. Yuri Privalov jailed Crooked ex-Sovcomflot London boss Yuri Privalov has been jailed for four and a half years in Russia for swindling the owner out of $67m. Cargoship death probed UK police have begun an investigation into the unexplained death of a crewman on a German cargoship. Taizhou tallies bulkers China's Taizhou Kouan shipyard has added to its bulker orderbook with a pair of panamaxes. Daiichi denies rumours Daiichi Chuo Kisen is denying reports that it has entered the Japanese Alternative Dispute resolution system in response to pressure from creditors. Royce steps down at TBS Joe Royce has confirmed that he is stepping down as chief executive of TBS Shipping, the tweendecker and bulker owner he founded. JP Morgan likes Ezion JP Morgan has joined the Ezion bandwagon and published a bullish report on the offshore company. Hormuz mine warning Commercial shipping has been warned to be vigilant in the Straits of Hormuz during a major naval exercise in the area. Subsea 7 eyes pair Subsea 7 is said to be looking to order up to two pipelay vessel newbuildings in deals potentially worth $800m. STX seals scrap deal STX Pan Ocean of South Korea appears to have put pen to paper on a deal to sell its oldest capesize bulker for scrap.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
New president at Yang Ming (America) Wenjin Lee has been named president of the Taiwan-based shipping line's North American operations. He was previously senior vice president of equipment management and intermodal at Yang Ming's office in Jersey City, N.J. Survey finds gathering gloom on waterfront Moore Stephens said overtonnaging was uppermost in the minds of many of the people who took part in its survey, with one noting "the only glimmer of hope is that we are approaching the limit of shipyards' comfort zones." U.S. inbound container volume falls in August Koller named CEO of AMI Burns heads Kenco's materials handling Maggio leads Saddle Creek's business development U.S. Xpress starts Web-based education forum U.S. challenges Chinese auto part export subsidies "Based on publicly available documents, 'export bases' made at least $1 billion in subsidies available to auto and auto-parts exporters in China during the years 2009 through 2011," the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said. Washington Notebook: U.S., EU seek public input on coordinating regulations Navigil aims for intelligent track and trace TPP countries urged to abandon yarn forward rule A group of U.S. apparel, textile, and footwear importers has called on TPP negotiators to eliminate out-of-date apparel trade rules to promote and sustain apparel value chains that employ millions of American workers. Marine insurance facing difficult times FDA bags contaminated Mexican mangoes

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2012
Softer prices in Fujairah But Suez bucks regional trend with single digit rises. Bunker prices fall sharply in Rotterdam Prices across all European grades plunge. Shipping companies need state aid to meet ECA costs Baltic operator says 2015 regulations raise 'many unanswered questions'. Bunker price worries fading, says survey Even though overall, industry outlook has turned negative. Two cruise ships arrested in France Unpaid bunker bills provoked the action. Asian players report poor demand for first-half September High prices a factor in persistently weak demand. Greek owner orders 'eco' bulker Yard and owner have co-operated on design. Fuel leak 'caused' fatal fire Norwegian cruise ship had faulty fuel pump and damaged fuel pipes. Cruise industry: Fuel is 'on our mind' Fuel cost a consideration when cruise companies decide on locating vessels, says industry player. Bunker prices plunge at major Asian ports Bunkering operations have resumed at South Korean ports. Port strike looms in US Both sides in talks but outcome uncertain as election approaches. Patent issued for 'very useful' fuel oil additive Additive allows 'unnecessary waste of oil resources', including bunker fuels. Groups invest $130 million in Fujairah storage terminal New terminal set to boost oil storage capacity at the port. Typhoon hits bunker ops in Russian Far East Bunker operations resume in South Korea. Waste heat recovery system for auxiliary engines unveiled System offers bunker savings of about 100 mt per year, says Alfa Laval. Brightoil takes delivery of second VLCC Blending facility onboard the Brightoil Gravity will minimise costs on shore, says company.

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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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