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BRIEFS

February 20, 2012

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*Shipping News* Baltic index falls for third day in a row The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell for a third day on Friday as weak cargo business on the capesize and panamax markets battered sentiment. Tanker owner withdraws US loan guarantee bid Overseas Shipholding Group, an owner of tankers that have called at Iran's largest oil terminal over the past year, said it withdrew a bid for a US loan guarantee after receiving 'indications' it would be rejected.

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Asia-Europe rates contract 1.4pc to US$711/TEU ahead of coming hikes OOCL to increase north Europe to Asia rates US$200/TEU from March 15 CMA CGM revamps Asia-west Mediterranean services from early April Shanghai port trade value up 17.3pc in 2011, hitting record high Vietnamese ports said to receive few vessels despite huge investments Shangdong trade value through Rizhao surpasses US$20 billion in 2011 Ningbo's January container volume up 10pc, hits record high of 1.39 million TEU Xinjiang rail freight volume increases 4.8pc in January with cotton leading APM Terminals CEO sees vast opportunities for development in India Durban Port to double box handling capacity in 7 years to 5 million TEU Hanjin engine room explosion leads to 'general average' loss declaration High cube gains greater industry favour as transport modes adapt Port of Miami container volume up 7pc 906,607 TEU in 2011 Korean Air first cargo operation to fly both B747-8, 777 freighters Swiss WorldCargo starts Beijing-Zurich service as trade grows 19pc India's new national air cargo policy on the anvil

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Delta Conship honoured for service excellence APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer sees opportunity in India APSEZ awarded KPT's Tekra-Tuna dry bulk terminal Regulations in PPP important, JNP Dy Chairman tells conference SC quashes KoPT notification on Port limit extension DoS issues orders for 9.15 lakh t sugar exports Did sliding steer export growth?

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
2011 profit drop for Sweden's railway The Swedish rail service provider SJ generated net sales of SEK 8.038 billion (EUR 910 million) in 2011, SEK 0.6 billion (EUR 68 million) less than in 2010. The corporate profit in... Incheon airport develops mobile logistics information service South Korea's Incheon airport has started "Smart AIRCIS", which enables people to process logistics work by linking their smartphones to the system. The system offers avi... Keep truck roofs ice-free The German automobile club ADAC has appealed to forwarding companies to keep the roofs of their trucks free of ice. Sheets of ice that form on top of HGVs in wintery conditions can... US Transport Ministry proposes new rule for establishing training standards for railroad employees US transportation secretary Ray LaHood recently announced a proposal to require railroads to train and qualify employees in safety-related positions on federal railroad safety laws... Schuck Stockstadt: new 24plus partner for Aschaffenburg The general cargo alliance 24plus is strengthening its services in the Rhine-Main region (Germany) by the addition of a new partner - the 50th in the domestic market. The newcomer ... Boeing and SIA Cargo launch GoldCare operations Boeing and Singapore Airlines Cargo, a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), have entered into a maintenance engineering and planning agreement that results in GoldC... Air Cargo Group air charter agreement with ACS The Air Cargo Group (ACG), a neutral air freight wholesale specialist, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with UK-based Air Charter Service (ACS). ACG chairman Christos S... Better conditions for railfreight transport in Switzerland Railfreight transport in Switzerland plays a very prominent role. Around 36% of all freight traffic in the country is carried by rail, making it more than twice as important as pas... Hapag-Lloyd holds its own in 2011 The German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd performed well according to provisional figures for business year 2011, despite an unexpectedly aggressive price war on the Far East trade l... Bayswater again opts for Liebherr Bayswater Shipping & Forwarding has taken delivery of the second LHM 180 Liebherr mobile harbour crane. The company transports cargo between Singapore and Batam Island (Indone... Port of Houston appoints interim executive director The US Port of Houston Authority recently appointed Leonard Waterworth as its interim executive director during a special meeting of the port commission. This body also approved a ... UPS scoops up Kiala The US-based parcel service provider UPS recently took over the Belgian firm Kiala, headquartered in Brussels. Kiala provides practical delivery options for busy recipients who pur... Norbert Dentressangle stores and distributes Tetley teas in UK Tata Global Beverages has awarded a three year contract to Norbert Dentressangle for the UK storage and distribution of Tetley teas. Employing more than 3,000 people worldwide, Tat...

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FEBRUARY 18, 2012
Austal to build wind farm support vessel in Philippines

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
New rules streamline process for Foreign Trade Zone application US rail freight traffic count up during month of January Port of Olympia schedules sale of surplus property Maersk Line plans cuts to Asia/Europe vessel capacity Astoria Coast Guard Air Station receives upgraded rescue helicopter

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
CSAV completes $1.2bn recapitalisation $547m subscribed by Quiñenco which now owns 37.4% of CSAV Maersk Line to withdraw 9% capacity from Asia-Europe route Rationalisation helped by vessel sharing deal with CMA CGM in west Med trades Moore Stephens warns against tonnage tax shake up Shipping industry urged to join EU consultation A tale of two ports Why London Gateway will inevitably target Felixstowe's customer base Making the UK a hub for Europe? London Gateway and Felixstowe are not necessarily rivals Let's hear it for the swotty kid Do not underestimate the importance of insurance Let's give fracking a crack Better to make a buck from shale gas than to tilt at useless windmills Six members join port equipment manufacturers' group Continued growth in PEMA match by wider range of research, recommendations and standards development, says president Bromma grabs spreader orders at new terminals Swedish manufacturer predicts move towards tandem box lifts Eukor tops 'most sustainable' league at Rotterdam South Korean car carrier had six ships in the Sustainable Top 25 last year as measured by the Environmental Ship Index Frontline 'cautious' after fourth-quarter operating loss Tanker giant lowers its 2012 breakeven rates signalling that pressure has eased Torm scrapes another short loan extension Three-week deferral of repayments Enrica Lexie targeted by murder investigation Indian defence minister demands 'guilty must be punished' Eitzen Chemical posts $80m loss after huge writedown Small profit in fourth quarter of 2011 wiped out by paper loss of $81.5m in fleet's book value Chemical tanker market will recover in 2012 Orderbook shrinks leaving space for rates rise Nautilus warns against scapegoating Costa Concordia master Rush to blame detracts from investigation, union argues Seacor profits hit by end of Deepwater Horizon clean-up Company says offshore marine business picking up in Gulf of Mexico Bulk carrier fleet tops 9,000 vessels Newbuilding deliveries could push it over the 10,000 mark by year-end Bank of Dalian named an SSFEC clearing bank Shanghai exchange targets customers in northeast China Sweden plans new shipping strategy Country has struggled to halt exodus to rival flags The sideways shuffle Capesize period fixtures more active as owners eye a lacklustre spot market HMM legal campaign against Grand China reaches California Attachment order secured in Los Angeles Tight little market The tough lending conditions of today should be regarded as the norm Vale chief executive Murilo Ferreira talks 'game-changer strategy' Chinese ports understand advantages of VLOCs but CSA is 'not helping' Belgian pilots return to work Strike ends at Antwerp and Zeebrugge NOCC reduces new share placement Funds to pay for vessel acquisitions CSAV tops shipper poll Loss-making carrier offers most flexible rates, say customers Ticking timebomb Yesterday's killing of two fishermen off Kochi was an incident waiting to happen

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Maersk's Asia/Europe capacity cut back MAERSK, the world's biggest box line, said today it is shuffling services to cut capacity, reduce costs and ramp up Far East/Europe rates TORM get new extension TORM said today lenders have extended a deferral of repayments on its $1.8Bn debt Iranian oil to Europe in March cut in half MARCH tanker shipments of oil to Europe from Iran will be about half of the 2011 total of 700,000 barrels per day, IHS Global Insight reported today Drybulk disputes escalate GLOBUS Maritime has revealed a charter dispute with Greece's Allied Maritime, underscoring heightened owner-charterer friction in 2012 US judges award HMM attachment orders HYUNDAI Merchant Marine has secured legal approval for attaching Grand China assets in Alabama and California, court documents reveal Tankers seen escaping production surge DESPITE the oil supply disruptions caused by Iran sanctions, production surged in 4Q2011, but analysts told Fairplay today this is not likely to hit tanker rates Sept-Iles to add capacity CANADA'S government plans to contribute C$55M ($55.27M) to a project to expand the iron ore export capacity at Sept-Iles Venezuela shipping fuel to Syria PDVSA IS reportedly offloading a cargo of diesel this week in Bania, Syria, in defiance of Western sanctions against the Assad government Paragon reveals huge write-down NYSE-listed Paragon Shipping today disclosed a $271.6M impairment on its fleet value and admitted that it has breached covenants Thai vehicle exports expected to recover REGIONAL securities firm UOB Kay Hian expects Thai vehicle exports to recover from their 20.4% y/y fall in January, caused by flooding SDS fined for pollution ITALIAN shipping company SDS Navigation has been fined close to €1M ($1.32M) because one of its ships polluted the Mediterranean Keppel sees healthy enquiry for rigs SINGAPORE'S Keppel is still getting lots of inquiries for rigs in line with continued growth in offshore exploration, according to analyst Jason Saw of DMG & Partners Securities VINALINES springs surprise VINALINES has posted profits of 62.15Bn dong ($3M) for 2011, up 13% y/y Shell takes LR2 tanker for premium BROKERS told Fairplay today that Shell has booked an LR2 tanker for $300,000 for a cross-Persian Gulf trip, a rare occurrence in the oversupplied market Two-tier market opens for Supramaxes BROKERS told Fairplay today a two-tier market has opened up in the in the Asia-Pacific Supramax sector

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Port of NY-NJ Hit Record Container Traffic in 2011 Container volume at the Port of New York and New Jersey in 2011 rose nearly 4 percent year-over-year, breaking the... Box Ships Posts $5.6 Million Profit Container ship owner-charterer Box Ships reported fourth quarter net income of $5.6 million, bringing the Athens-based company's profit to $13... TNT Rejects UPS $6.4 Billion Takeover Bid TNT Express rejected an unsolicited takeover offer of roughly $6.4 billion from UPS, but the Dutch delivery firm said discussions... Caterpillar to Build Plant Near Savannah, Charleston Caterpillar plans to build a manufacturing plant in Northeast Georgia - equally close to the ports of Savannah and Charleston... OOCL Boosts Rates From Europe to Asia $200 OOCL on Friday said it will raise freight rates on containers moving on the eastbound backhaul leg from North Europe... Swift to Pay Port of Los Angeles $4 Million Swift Transportation, the nation's largest truckload carrier, will pay $4 million to the Port of Los Angeles to settle a... Maersk Launches Direct Australia-Indonesia Service Maersk Line's new direct service between Indonesia and Australia is a major coup for the port of Tanjung Priok, which... Freight Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Feb. 13-17 Hapag-Lloyd imposed a general rate increase on the Indian subcontinent-Europe trade lanes, starting March 1. The planned increase will... Adjusting the Learning Curve Employers across the U.S. are struggling with a paradox: Despite high unemployment, they're having a tough time hiring the right... Educating 'Generation Logistics' The so-called Millennial Generation, with its native fluency in digital technology and natural aptitude for multitasking, could have been made... New Thinking on Intermodal By now it is a well-established trend in North American transportation that freight is moving from the roads to the... Phantom Revenue There's been a lot of handwringing in Washington over the seeming end of the happy era of nonpartisanship in transportation... Dispatching a Dispute Q: We're a brokerage, and I have a couple of questions concerning our relationships with motor carriers. First, can... Maersk Cuts Asia-Europe Capacity 9 Percent Maersk Line said it is cutting vessel capacity on the Asia-Europe route 9 percent in a bid to boost flagging...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Bromma's box boom Sweden-based Bromma has posted one of its best years ever with deliveries up 110% in 2011 and the orderbook 130% higher than at the end of 2010.In a press briefing ... Maersk and CMA CGM get closer in Asia/Med trade Maersk Line and CMA CGM have agreed to work even more closely in the tradelane between Asia and the Mediterranean. They already operate two services jointly in ... CSAV finally splits in two CSAV has completed its refinancing plan announced last year, including the raising of USD1,100 million from existing shareholders via a rights issue and additional ... 'One of the poorest periods ever' That is how management at Oslo-based Star Reefers described 2011. In an official statement accompanying the specialised reefer shipping company's annual results, ... Iran oil threat spikes Brent A barrel of Brent crude climbed above USD120 a barrel yesterday - its highest price for eight months - on unconfirmed reports that Iran would pre-empt the European ... Contrastive fortunes for San Pedro Bay ports The US bellwether ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach reported differing trading in January, with the former posting growth but the latter posting a decline in ... Antwerp pilots return to work Four days of industrial action by Belgium harbour pilots at the port of Antwerp ended this morning allowing the resumption of traffic that had stymied about 60 ... ICC: 'slight brightening' in world economic climate That is the conclusion of the latest World Economic Survey from the Paris-headquartered International Chamber of Commerce [ICC], compiled in co-operation ... While...Zim Line and MSC also get closer MSC has agreed to charter slots to Zim Line on its two services between the East Coast of North America and the East Coast of South America from the end of March. ...

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Torm secures extension Banks bless cash-strapped Danish owner's request to postopone expiration of financial waivers by two weeks. Hope on the horizon Deutsche Bank says Maersk's capacity cut may lift rates on key trade lane but redeployment remains a concern. Crash closes Mississippi US Coast Guard springs into action as tug and barge collision leads to oil spill near New Orleans. SFI trims dividend John Fredriksen-backed owner ready to exploit declining asset prices as reduced payout preserves healthy cash reserves. Topaz talks turkey Newbuildings, second hand buys, listings and takeovers on the agenda at offshore firm, Donaldson says. Oceanteam extends CSV Oslo-listed shipowner gets two more years for construction vessel Down Under. Lone offender held in HK Port state checks end in detention for Taiwanese cargoship lacking an engineer. Krasnoye thinking bigger Russian yard in talks over new cargoships that would double output in 2013. Keppel offloads Floatel stake Singapore-listed giant divests a large chunk of the company it took over late last year. ITF urges Comarit action Union says Moroccan ferry owner's seafarers facing supply shortages on four ships laid-up in Spain. SCF gets seismic bonus Russian state transferring shares of survey ship owner SMNG to Russian tanker group. Maersk drops lay-up stance World's largest containership owner changes its tune as it reveals sweeping cuts to its Asia Europe capacity.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Performance Team transloads in Charleston Zumiez takes e-commerce to Kansas California shipper pleads guilty to illegal exports Analyst: $13.1 billion for smart transport FMC reviews 15 OTI license applications Grant helps LTL carrier buy natural gas trucks FMC report could revive regulation debate STB to examine Buffett's BNSF buy OD puts solar panels on warehouse TNT rejects acquisition bid from UPS

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FEBRUARY 17, 2012
Americas pricing closes out week on a high Oil rose for a third day heading for the biggest weekly gain this year. MEPC 63 sets sights on details of mandatory GHG measures Committee will consider study that finds while the SEEMP will have medium term impacts, the EEDI will have significant impact on the long term IBIA to announce changes to board Results will be declared at IBIA's AGM on February 20. BLT reacts to report of unpaid bunkers CEO Jack Noonan tells Bunkerworld the Partawati has been cleared to sail as the company looks to rectify the situation 'as expediently as possible.' US Navy's push for alternative fuel comes under fire Heated debate over the use of money at a time of constricting budgets and the need to reduce our dependence on foreign fuel. IMO gets stuck on environmental aspects of Polar Code After lengthy debate, sub-committee decides to put Environmental Chapter 'in the fridge' for a year. European bunker prices stay within narrow range Avails of prompt product 'tight' in Rotterdam. Fujairah prices firming Bunkerworld data showed that prices in Middle Eastern hubs were firming on Friday. Maersk makes further cuts to Asia-Europe capacity More slow-steaming, more lay-ups and redelivery of time charter tonnage all being considered. 'US move to LNG as a marine fuel has begun' Wartsila to power two LNG fuelled offshore vessels in Gulf of Mexico. Tax proposals threaten bunker sector Russian suppliers warn they could see sales fall by 25%. Bunker prices firming in Asia as week closes Mixed demand in key Asian bunker ports, traders say. MAN SE sees operating profits up 43% Company expects 'muted economic growth' to affect performance in 2012. Bunker trading firm welcomes new staff Global Vision Bunkers appoints Lionel Isaacs to coordinate operations and market marine fuels and lubricants. Middle East fuel exports to East Asia falling in March Refinery turnarounds hitting Saudi Arabian output. UAE launches oil spill response vessel Meanwhile, efforts to salvage sunken tanker continue. EMSA details its oil spill response network Vessels consisted of bunker tankers, oil tankers, dredgers and a supply ship. Dry bulker owner to seek damages for contract breach Dispute over failure to replenish bunkers. Singapore firm expands bunker trading ops to Europe, US I&C International hires European Area Manager and opens office in Genova, Italy. Singapore monthly bunker overview Crude price rallies, differential decreases and dip in bunker sales volumes define bunker hub over past four weeks.

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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.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

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PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

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

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

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