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BRIEFS

August 29, 2012

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OOCL to levy US$250/TEU Asia-Europe rate increase from September 10 MSC raises Asia-Canada freight rates; suspends US-NZ strike surcharge Grand Alliance carriers drop Shekou in favour of Dachan Bay in Shenzhen Economic downturn forces OOCL to again delay delivery of two 8,888-TEUers Emirates Shipping to launch 3rd Asia-Mideast loop by buying Hanjin slots US Gulf ports suspend shipping operations as all brace for Hurricane Isaac Shenzhen opens first direct road links to Vietnam to transport cargo China's road and waterway investment down nearly 10pc to US$21.1 billion New Zealand's South Port profit dips 4.3pc despite record cargo volumes DHL launches eighth global multinational gateway LCL hub in Busan ATA trucking index comes out flat in July after 1.1pc increase in June Sweden ends dispute, allows big Norwegian trucks to travel on Swedish roads Air freight quarterly volumes at Dubai World Central skyrocket 153pc Dachser opens offices in 21 new countries despite gloomy outlook Dirigible airship offers freight delivery for hard-to-reach locations

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AUGUST 28, 2012
BCHAA launches new e-learning module; completes Rule 8 training programme Far Shipping to commence regular service ex KPCT IFLN inks liability insurance pact for members Brazil, Oz may push India to 4th spot in cotton exports 'Like IAS, there is need for an Indian Maritime Service (IMS)': Sandeep Chandra Grievances of Major Port officers raised with Shipping Minister H1 figures spell trouble for Chinese shipyards Shipping Secy's assurance prompts port, dock workers to defer protest Transporters stir at Nhava Sheva called off Commission clears Rlys in abuse of dominance case Gujarat has cornered 36 pc share of completed PPP projects: Assocham INR erases early losses but still remains weak

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AUGUST 28, 2012
New intermodal terminal in Marseille A new EUR 60 million intermodal terminal is to be built at the French port of Marseille Fos. The new facility will be used for road/rail handling activities and will double the cro... 1,500th train carries car parts from Central Europe to Kaluga On behalf of vehicle producers Volkswagen (VW) and Skoda, the German logistics service provider DB Schenker Rail recently operated the 1,500th container train to VW's Kaluga locati... APL selected as top-ranked ocean carrier by shippers For the fourth time since rankings began in 2007, US agricultural exporters have named APL the world's top container shipping line. The award, recently presented in San Francisco C... Making the port of Singapore attractive for trainees The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) and the e2i (Employment and Employability Institute) will commit more than USD 7 mi... Hoyer buying 200 ultramodern gas tank containers The German service provider Hoyer is massively expanding its global gas logistics business and has ordered an additional 200 ultramodern gas tank containers. Its investment amounts... PSA Peugeot Citroën and Toyota announce new light commercial vehicle collaboration Toyota Motor Europe and PSA Peugeot Citroën have announced a new light commercial vehicle agreement for the European market. Under the terms of the plan, PSA Peugeot Citro'n is to ... Port of Marseille with new business development manager The Grand Port maritime de Marseille (France) appointed Arnaud Ranjard as its business development manager on 6 August. He succeeds Dirk Becquart, who held the position from March ... Boeing projects high demand for aviation personnel in Asia Pacific The 2012 Boeing Pilot & Technician Outlook, a respected industry forecast of required aviation personnel, states that 185,600 new pilots and 243,500 new technicians will be nee... China Southern Cargo launches service to Osaka China Southern Airlines (CSA) has launched a thrice-weekly freighter service between Shanghai Pudong and Osaka (Japan). CSA's first scheduled cargo route in Asia is operated by B74... APL Logistics and Sumitomo Warehouse intensify collaboration The European subsidiary of the Japanese logistics service provider Sumitomo Warehouse and APL Logistics Germany have just started to collaborate in the German and European markets.... Rhenus opens new logistics warehouse in Eisenach The Rhenus group held an inauguration ceremony to mark the opening of its new logistics centre in the Kindel commercial zone in Eisenach (Germany) on 24 August. The multi-user loca...

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AUGUST 28, 2012
MTN Worldwide TV is now available to more ships CSV is designed for maximum operational availability Port of New Orleans CEO: Isaac "not our first... Bay Shipbuilding GM steps down

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Rail project nearly complete at Port of Vancouver, USA Port of Everett continues string of clean Washington state audits Republic of Indonesia onboard with pair of IMO conventions Foss plans to construct three new 'Arctic Class' tugs Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of June

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Dutch Supreme Court upholds CMR contract on gross negligence Judge overturns appeal court decision to find logistics company liable for cargo theft Insurers expand marine teams in US and Lloyd's XL focuses on Chicago as Chaucer boosts broker relations in the cargo market Look to the skies for a solution Restructured aviation industry shows that leasing is the way to tackle overcapacity Private deals dominate aframax spot market Brokers cut out as stable but weak rates see charterers deal direct with owners Togo Triangle pirates hijack second tanker in 10 days Energy Centurion and 24 crew seized in new spate of West Africa attacks Headhaul Asia-Europe box services double Middle East calls More than a third of all trade loops target the region to offset weak demand Sri Lanka and India strengthen their maritime security ties Talks shore up mutual interests as tensions rise between neighbouring states Eagle Bulk prolongs $500m shelf registration Proceeds to pay for ship purchases or to reduce debt, says supramax operator Toll says 'very challenging' conditions hit ocean freight profit Logistics group points to market's excess capacity and generally weak demand Zim freezes newbuilding programme despite narrower losses Market recovery aids Israeli line's return to operating breakeven Symbiosis in shipping Russia is getting ever cosier with South Korea in the race to exploit the Arctic Slow steaming supports demand for new containers, says Singamas Liner operators may spend more on new boxes with existing stocks in longer transit CSBC net profit falls 72% Weak margins and dearth of orders hurt Taiwan shipbuilder German index highlights second month's fall in box volumes Downward trend gains momentum though trade in consumer goods holds steady Retailers warn US union and employers to keep negotiating New longshoremen's contract must be settled or cargo will be diverted from east and Gulf coast ports, warns NRF MSC Flaminia stays in UK waters as inspection is delayed Salvors make vessel safe for coastal state inspectors to board No way back Shipowners unlikely to revive single-hull tankers despite US policy review End of summer brings late burst of demolition deals Firm rates range from low to mid $400s as Indian and Bangladeshi breakers turn bullish Panama Canal widening opens the way for ship designers New dimensions create opportunities as case strengthens for more fuel-efficient tonnage SOx scrubbers work to win over a sceptical industry New orders hint at a let-up in shipowner resistance to new technology Jakarta eyes commodity export curbs Indonesia ponders the pros and cons of taxing overseas sales of thermal coal P&I club board membership depends on more than just size Exclusive LLI data reveals the top 20 P&I club members by tonnage Top Ships breaches Nasdaq rules Market value has fallen below $5m for 30 days Coscol reports plunging first-half net profits Company sees worse to come as expensive bunkers and weak rates erode results Investigation launches into fatal accident on Stena rig Two killed in incident in Australia's Bass Strait Order famine grips Chinese yards January-July saw orderbook fall nearly a third Race for Arctic LNG sees South Korea and Russia cement their ties Sovcomflot orders two liquid gas tankers from STX

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Breaking prices pushed up SPECULATIVE purchases are resulting in some ships fetching much firmer prices from recyclers, as cash buyers prepared for the monsoon season to end Seadrill seeks ultra-deepwater units for Brazil SEADRILL, said 2Q12 net profits fell but it is still in "active talks" to order more rigs Ningbo's losses rise 461% NINGBO Marine today said operating losses for this year's first six months widened by 461% CSSC elbows in on logistics CHINA State Shipbuilding Corp has set up CSSC Logistics, an R&D centre in Shanghai Strike snarls JNPT STRIKERS brought container movements to a standstill today at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust Order fall knocks BV profits BV SAID today profits from it maritime business fell nearly 4% in the first half, with the group feeling the impact of global newbuilding orders being cut in half Precious gains $7M discount PRECIOUS Shipping said it will accept a late delivery for one Handysize vessel from the ABG shipyard following a price adjustment of about $7M 2 on/2 off rota is - off P&O FERRIES has dropped plans to introduce a new work rota on its Dover/Calais service after a study found that nearly half its crews saw the change as a danger to themselves and their ships Luka Koper's profits soar SLOVENIA'S only port operator Luka Koper has reported net profits of €6.2M ($7.7M) for the first half of 2012, which was 82% higher year on year Spill reduced in Lanka SRI LANKAN officials said today a slick from an abandoned bulker has been contained, but as a precaution Colombo is preparing booms to prevent any oil from entering the harbour Profits fall 63% at Singamas HONG KONG-listed container manufacturer Singamas Container Holdings said weak demand for boxes has slashed its 1H12 profits by 63% Grindrod buys out APM from Ocean Africa GRINDROD Holdings, the South African shipping and logistics group, has acquired Safmarine's 51% share of Ocean Africa Container Lines 188 held in attempts at migrant smuggling UP TO 188 people are being held today in connection with migrant smuggling during the past week Port privatisation plan sparks legal warning LAWYERS have warned that the New South Wales government's plans to privatise Australian ports could breach anti-competition laws Shanghai COSCO profits fall 100% for half-year SHANGHAI COSCO Shipping today reported a year-on-year drop of 100% of its half-year profits attributable to shareholders

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AUGUST 28, 2012
NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 6.6 Percent in June Trade using surface transportation between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, was 6.6... Panama Canal Authority Opts for Sustainable Construction The Panama Canal Authority said it will implement "green building" practices with regard to future construction. The guidelines, which would... Will There Be an ILA Lockout? (Podcast) In this podcast, JOC Senior Editor Joseph Bonney discusses why labor contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime... Piraeus Port Operations Shine for Cosco Pacific The Greek port of Piraeus, until recently a hotbed of labor unrest, has become the star performer in Cosco Pacific's... Washington Port Handles 100,000th Auto Export Port and industry officials last week celebrated the shipment of the 100,000th Chrysler vehicle via the Port of Grays Harbor,... Goldenport Continues Greek Ship Buying Spree Goldenport extended the Greek container ship buying spree, taking advantage of attractive secondhand prices to buy a sub-Panamax vessel from... Nehru Port Terminal Delays Intensify Infrastructure woes at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Container Terminal (Nhava Sheva Port) are causing lengthy delays for vessels calling at the... Asia-Europe Carriers 'Running Out of Options' Carriers "are running out of options" for deploying large new ships on Asia-Europe routes and will face pressure to cut... Zim Cuts Net Loss Zim Integrated Shipping's net loss narrowed in the second quarter from a year ago as the Israeli ocean carrier boosted... Chinese Premier Calls for Export Stimulus China has made the stabilization of exports a policy priority as factory closures cause job losses and social unrest in... Hamburg Sud Launches Second US Gulf-Latin America Service Hamburg Sud will start offering more slots from ports in the U.S. Gulf to the Caribbean and the east coast... Spot Market Truck Demand Slowly Rising, ITS Says Freight demand is picking up slightly as trucking leaves the summer doldrums, but only slightly, according to load matching service...

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AUGUST 28, 2012
APM T Virginia bid 'superior to current situation but room to improve' APM Terminals' (APM T) unsolicited bid for the US East Coast port of Virginia has been hailed as 'superior to Virginia's existing situation, but probably could ... CIMC posts sharply lower results in H1 12 The market had already been prepared for poor results from ChinaInternational Maritime Containers (CIMC), the largest manufacturer ofshipping containers in the ... Grindrod takes control of OACL Durban-based Grindrod has taken full control of the regional shippingline Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL) by purchasing the 51% it didnot own from AP Moller-Maersk ... Mixed bag for intra-Asia as some trades see 'unacceptably' low rates Despite the recent rate increases instigated by intra-Asia operators some of these tradelanes still have 'unacceptably' low freight rate levels on the back of overcapacity ... Zim Line better but still in the red As with other ocean carriers, Zim Line performed much better financially in Q2 12 than in Q1 12, but not by enough to wipe out its exceptional bottom line loss ... China in new efforts to boost economy Chinese Prime Minister, Wen Jiabao, promised at the weekend that Beijing would ramp up its efforts to boost the world's second-biggest economy in the remaining ... MSC Flaminia: GL reports vessel stable A team of safety inspectors boarded the partly burnt-out MSC Flaminia at its location 30 nautical miles off Lands End today and are understood to have ... CKYH Alliance balances the books with Evergreen The CKYH's announcement yesterday that it intends to withdraw one of its five weekly services between Asia and Northern Europe in October seems aimed at balancing ...

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Excel deficit deepens Excel Maritime Carriers was stuck in the red in the second quarter following a steep decline in freight rates and revenues. Silver lining in the smoke Spot rates have already responded to outages caused by a deadly explosion at PDVSA's Amuay refinery but it's still too early to accurately predict how the incident will impact the crude and product tanker markets, according to a researcher at MJLF. When opportunity knocks... When George Economou launched a bid to takevover Top Ships in 2008 it's unlikely that either could have known how low freight rates, or its stock price, would eventually go. 'Believe in America' Mitt Romney's US energy plan could jumpstart the oil services and drilling industries if the Republican contender for president manages to defeat Democratic incumbent Barack Obama. NYK the lone offender An NYK car carrier was the only ship detained in Canada during July. SFI holds steady Ship Finance International defied the downturn in the second quarter despite a modest decline in revenues. NAT active in tanker hunt Nordic American Tankers is actively looking at investing in new ships amid expectations the suezmax market could turn quickly in the favour of owners, its CEO says. Aussies get Apache scalp Australian firms Neptune Marine and Bhagwan Marine are teaming up on a dive support vessel for Apache Energy. Varun starts strongly India's Varun Shipping has returned to profit in the first quarter as costs were cut. Tanker fire kills one A crewman has been killed and another two injured in a blaze on a tanker in Indonesia. DMG sweet on Nam Cheong DMG & Partners has kicked off coverage of Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong with a buy rating. Restis tanker hijacked Pirates have seized a Greek tanker following a gunfight with a Togolese navy ship off West Africa. Precious seals resale deal Thai owner Precious Shipping has confirmed the purchase of two former Freeseas newbuildings due from Yangzijiang Shipbuilding in October and November. Solstad stronger in second Solstad offshore has carded a vastly improved set of second quarter numbers. Master fined over dumping A Russian captain has been fined in Georgia after his vessel discharged faeces into the water at Poti. Erria getting stronger Danish shipmanager Erria's first half profit has risen after it sold its chemical tanker fleet. Awilco takes Golar route Awilco LNG has been tipped to follow the example of John Fredriksen's Golar and wait for stronger contracts for its newbuildings. BC back in black Canada's BC Ferries has returned to profit in the second quarter thanks in part to a fuel surcharge. Bulker boost for YZJ China's Jiangsu New Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is to build four kamsarmaxes for Hong Kong's Everbright Metal. Zim kills cash burn Ofer-linked container line Zim has reduced its second quarter red ink in a period which saw it stop burning cash. Emerald was hijacked A Norbulk tanker missing for five days off West Africa was seized by pirates, the owner has revealed. Eagle stacks shelf high Eagle Bulk Shipping has cleared the way for a $500m equity issue. Awilco LNG in the red Awilco LNG slumped to a loss in the second quarter as it had to contend with higher costs and lower vessel utilisation. Dragnis buys boxship Goldenport Holdings has switched to buying mode with the acquisition of a 2,100-teu containership for $5.2m. Havyard seals PSV deal Norway's Havyard Group has won a newbuilding contract for PSV based on a second generation of its Havyard 832 design. Isaac closes the LOOP Tropical Storm Isaac has forced the closure of the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port (LOOP) in the Gulf of Mexico. Pair killed on Stena rig Two workers have been killed in an industrial accident aboard a Stena drilling rig off Southern Australia.

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AUGUST 28, 2012
Newsflash: Zim hits break-even on 2Q operations The liner carrier Zim said Tuesday it benefited from an industry-wide turnaround in the second quarter, with operating profit of $1 million in the period, compared to a loss of $79 million in the same quarter of 2011. IBM buys Kenexa for Web applications expansion IBM will acquire Kenexa Corp. for about $1.3 billion to enter the Web-applications market and compete with Oracle and SAP, adding another campaign to the information technology services arms race. RBS automates some trade documents FMCSA upgrades CSA enforcement The agency has made several improvements to its Compliance Safety Accountability (CSA) enforcement program that will allow it to more quickly identify and address high-risk trucking companies with compliance concerns. German lines swap slots on Gulf Coast/S.America loops Gulf ports hunker down for tropical storm Spot truckload rates soften "Spot rates have moved considerably lower, while contract rates have held steady or continued to move up albeit at a slower rate than experienced earlier this year or last year," investment bank Stifel Nicolaus found in a survey. OOCL to raise Asia-Europe rates Inchcape opens Dutch Harbor office ProSight launches 3PL insurance CORRECTION: No changes to MSC's North Atlantic loop Retailers look at East Coast contingency plans With the peak holiday shipping season kicking into high gear, the nation's largest trade association for retailers on Monday urged negotiators for the ILA and their employers return to the bargaining table.

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AUGUST 28, 2012
California pushes for partial tax exemption on bunker fuel Permanent exemption is expected to encourage shippers to use California vendors who provide marine fuel. Becker Marine Systems unveils LNG Hybrid Barge The LNG is delivered in modular form and is less expensive than bunkering. Fujairah market softens South African market mainly firm. Future of biofuel sector could depend on US elections Republican candidate has signaled that 'clean bunkers' for the Navy will not be a priority. Bunker prices fall across the Europe Good demand in Hamburg. Data suggests jump in global demand for LSFO DNVPS says majority of LSFO oil samples from ARA exceed ECA limit. WFS in new ship arrest proceedings Supplier targets crude oil tanker owned by Indian shipping company. Weak shipping markets hit Fujairah bunker sales Western sanctions against Iran make procurement more difficult for suppliers. Bunker prices fall at major Asian ports South Korea port operations and bunker deliveries suspended due to typhoon Bolaven. Shipyard designs fuel efficient heavy transport vessel Ship can reduce fuel consumption by 50-75%, when compared to a tug-barge combination. Engine service firm launches device to measure cat fines Device can alert users before increased wear level is detected in main engine. Cosco Shipping posts 99% decline in profit Bottom line impacted by a 24% increase in fuel costs. Grindrod buys out South African liner Acquires Safmarine's stake in the liner firm. Chinese supplier to recover 'misappropriated' fuel and cash Nasdaq-listed bunker supplier became aware of four instances of misappropriations in late June. Typhoon forces suspension of South Korean bunker deliveries Deliveries at South Korean ports to gradually resume from August 29 onwards, traders say. Titan announces management changes Chief Executive leaves company to pursue 'other personal interests'.

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PORTS

Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders

Rome

The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros

In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%

Cairo

In March alone, growth was +11.2%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.9%

La Goulette

Ferry passengers (+7.6%) and cruise passengers (+54.2%) are increasing.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

US government initiative to introduce nuclear power into large-scale maritime transport

Washington

Proposals invited for the development of a mini-reactor model

The U.S. government has launched an initiative to...

PORTS

With the latest version of the bill on ports, the task of finding resources for the Ports of Italy is offloaded onto the AdSPs

Rome

This was stated by the vice-president of the Democratic Party group in the Chamber, Valentina Ghio

COMPANIES

Carnival Corporation is moving its headquarters from Panama to Bermuda.

Miami

Abandonment of the dual-listed company with the creation of Carnival Corporation Ltd.

NEWS

The Hondius will arrive on Sunday in front of the port of Granadilla (Tenerife)

Vlissingen/Santa Cruz de Tenerife/London

Passengers will be taken by sea to the airport for their return home.

SHIPPING

New quarterly record for vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Transits of all the main types of vessels are growing

PORTS

The regulatory proposal on port governance passed by the Quirinale downsizes the Ports of Italy

Rome

Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping

SHIPPING

Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping

Copenhagen

Positive performances in the port terminal segment and in that of other logistics activities

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding would like to expand its cruise terminal network in Alaska.

Haines

Proposal under development to manage Port Chilkoot cruise ship pier in Haines

PORTS

CMA CGM plans to acquire a 34.34% stake in Luka Rijeka.

Rijeka

The stake is held by Port Acquisitions of the Czech group CE Industries.

PORTS

The EPP Group in the European Parliament stresses the urgency of preventing foreign states from controlling EU ports.

Brussels

SHIPPING

ECSA: The shipping sector is a geopolitical asset for Europe

Brussels

Study on the sector, which generates 148.7 billion euros of direct economic impact

CRUISES

Sick people on board the Hondius cruise ship will be evacuated by air ambulances

Vlissingen/Praia

Possible resumption of navigation towards Las Palmas or Tenerife

SHIPPING

In the January-March quarter, maritime traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +4.8%

Panama

Cargo traffic in the ports of the Central American nation remains stable

CRUISES

New record number of passengers embarked on NCLH group cruise ships in a single quarter

Miami

The US group records a weakening in demand

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2026, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -1.7%

Ankara

2,169 tankers (-1.9%) and 7,026 other types of ships (-1.6%) passed through

CRUISES

A serious viral outbreak causes the deaths of three passengers on the Hondius cruise ship.

Vlissingen/Geneva

A quarter is hospitalized in intensive care in Johannesburg

SHIPPING

Vote on IMO's Net-Zero Framework postponed again

London/Brussels/Washington

A new MEPC session is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): The IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal.

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record

Miami

Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.

Singapore

During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)

COMPANIES

PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group

Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen

Transaction valued at approximately $387 million

In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.

Hong Kong

During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)

Hamburg

Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.

Rome

Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking

SHIPPING

OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships

Hong Kong

They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%

Zurich

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO

Trieste

The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders

Miami/Turku

The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%

Venice

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.

SAFETY & SECURITY

National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety

Rome

Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary

LOGISTICS

UPS's sixth quarterly decline in shipping volume

Atlanta

In the January-March period, the US group's revenues fell by -1.6%

PORTS

The 2025 financial statements of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority have been approved.

Genoa

PORTS

Commander Pierpaolo Danieli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority.

Livorno

He is the Chief of Staff of the Chief of Staff at MIT.

INDUSTRY

Wärstilä saw a sharp increase in new orders for equipment in the first quarter

Helsinki

Net sales remained stable. Operating profit increased by 20%.

LEGISLATION

The reform of the port system has received the stamp of approval from the State General Accounting Office

Rome

The measure will now be examined by parliament.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Third Pass: Excavation of the Novi Ligure interconnection tunnels completed

Novi Ligure

They connect the new high-capacity line to the historic Genoa-Turin line

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Receives First Overseas Order to Build an Icebreaker

Ulsan

Order worth $348.9 million from Sweden

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly revenue decline mitigated by cost reductions

Schindellegi

Air shipment volumes remain stable, while sea shipments have decreased.

PORTS

Chinese seaports reach new record volume in first quarter

Beijing

In the first three months of this year, containers grew by +8.3%

PORTS

In the port of Antwerp-Bruges only rolling stock is growing

Antwerp

In the first three months of 2026, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

ACCIDENTS

The Hormuz crisis escalates with further incidents and the seizure of ships

Tehran/Southampton

Two MSC container ships blocked

PORTS

Quarterly traffic slightly down at the port of Rotterdam, with loading volumes almost making up for the reduction in landings

Rotterdam

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix to acquire 30% of CFI - Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana

Rome

Agreement with F2i and its subsidiary FHP Group

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz area attributed to Iranian forces

Portsmouth/Washington

Trump claims to be behind the blockade of naval traffic in the region

LOGISTICS

Grimaldi (ALIS): Increase resources for Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus incentives.

Rome

To enable businesses to face the crisis - he stated - it is necessary to raise it to 150 million euros per year.

PORTS

Quarterly traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Algeciras/Barcelona

In the container segment, there has been a marked increase in empty boxes

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

PORTS

A COSCO-PTP joint venture is the sole bidder for the construction and operation of a multipurpose terminal in the port of Tarragona.

Tarragona

The tender is expected to conclude at the end of June

SHIPPING

International shipping associations reiterate that the IMO must remain the regulator of the sector's decarbonisation

London/Washington

The MEPC will meet from 27 April to 1 May in London

TRUCKING

Unatras confirms the national road haulage ban from May 25th to 29th.

Rome

Condolences for the truck driver's death. A complaint has been filed against Trasportounito.

PORTS

A new plastic recycling plant will be built in Porto Marghera.

Venice

A total investment of approximately 34 million euros is expected

NEWS

A US destroyer struck and stopped an Iranian container ship in the Arabian Sea.

Tampa

The Strait of Hormuz remains blocked

INSURANCE

Sovereign guarantee established to safeguard insurance continuity of Indian fleet vessels

New Delhi

The fund will have an endowment of approximately 1.4 billion dollars

SHIPPING

Iran announces temporary reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington

Transit would be prohibited to military units and ships and cargoes associated with hostile nations.

TRUCKING

Unatras decides to suspend all road haulage services nationwide.

Rome

Trasportounito announces a five-day blockade from April 20th to 24th.

PORTS

Cognolato (Assiterminal): Port governance reform must be truly participatory.

Genoa

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Augusta remained stable, while in Catania it decreased

Augusta

22.9 million and 6.3 million tons moved respectively

SHIPYARDS

The Norwegian Aura cruise ship was launched at Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.

Miami/Trieste

It will be delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line in a year

CRUISES

Princess Cruises orders three new cruise ships from Fincantieri for delivery in late 2035, 2038 and 2039.

Fort Lauderdale

Orders worth over two billion euros

COMPANIES

ZIM CEO steps down in anticipation of merger with Hapag-Lloyd

Haifa

Glickman has been at the helm of the Israeli company since July 2017

LEGISLATION

The Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea is approaching its entry into force.

London

The treaty has been ratified by 12 states

NEWS

US Central Command announces successful blockade of maritime traffic with Iranian ports

Tampa

Six ships have reportedly agreed to reverse course

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to participate in the development of the Romanian port of Constanta

Abu Dhabi/Constance

Last year, freight traffic in the port fell by -12.8%

TRADE

The conflict in Iran is causing the largest oil market disruption in history.

Paris

The International Energy Agency predicts a reduction in oil demand of 80,000 barrels a day this year due to the conflict.

NEWS

A US-sanctioned tanker has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Washington

The "Rich Starry," coming from Al Hamriyah in the United Arab Emirates, is headed to China

PORTS

The Port of Singapore recorded a new record in cargo handling in the first quarter of the year.

Singapore

Ownership of the MSC group has passed from founder Gianluigi Aponte to his children Diego and Alexa

Geneva

The company, with a fleet of a thousand ships, operates in all sectors of transport and logistics

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +0.6%

St. Petersburg

Dry goods amounted to 102.5 million tonnes (+3.5%) and liquid bulk to 107.6 million tonnes (-2.0%)

NEWS

US announces blockade of Iranian ports as Red Sea crisis reignites

Portsmouth/Tampa/Washington

A vessel attempted to board a vessel 54 nautical miles southwest of Hodeyda

NEWS

After negotiations in Pakistan failed, the Strait of Hormuz is increasingly at the center of the conflict.

Tampa/Washington

U.S. Navy ships search for mines in the area. Trump has urged Tehran to reopen the waterway.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -0.7%.

Ankara

Cargoes to and from Italy increased by +0.6%

ASSOCIATIONS

Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal

Rome

The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%

Ravenna

The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant

SHIPPING

MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service

Geneva

Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.

SEAFARERS

The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.

Genoa

He will remain in office for three years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS

Brussels

He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.

Luxembourg

The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions

EDUCATION

Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.

Genoa

Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group

CRUISES

The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo

Geneva

Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027

COMPANIES

The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.

Trieste

He takes over from Gianluca Madriz

PORTS

Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.

Cagliari

The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter

SHIPYARDS

Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard

Dakar/Gorinchem

20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale

COMPANIES

Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste

Florence/Valencia

The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar

SHIPYARDS

Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.

La Spezia

The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.

SHIPPING

Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.

Helsinki

Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation

PORTS

Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.

Messina

The assignment lasts four years

ACCIDENTS

Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz

Seoul

The accident did not cause any casualties.

SHIPPING

DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates

Copenhagen

The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.

MEETINGS

From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."

Ravenna

INDUSTRY

Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders

Helsinki

In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%

PORTS

Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.

Trieste

Delivery of a recognition plaque

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%

Monk

Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels

PORTS

ICTSI posts new quarterly financial and operating records

Manila

The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals

SHIPPING

MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal

Geneva

Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

The total investment is 41 million euros

INDUSTRY

Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged

SHIPPING

New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services

Rome

New elements in the service award procedures

PORTS

Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority

Rome

Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.

LEGISLATION

Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.

Rome

Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation

PORTS

The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.

Livorno/Trieste

They were examined today by the Management Committees

PORTS

Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports

Tirana

In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)

LOGISTICS

DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter

Hedehusene

Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker

PORTS

The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues

Genoa

A meeting of port workers next Tuesday

PORTS

Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.

Rome

They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments

PORTS

Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.

Hong Kong

Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals

COMPANIES

Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy

Genoa

He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.

INDUSTRY

In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%

Hong Kong

Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.

EDUCATION

The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.

Palermo

LOGISTICS

Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies

Holzwickede

51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family

ENVIRONMENT

The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.

Genoa

228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels

ASSOCIATIONS

Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari

Bari

The first meeting held in Venice follows

PORTS

APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port

The Hague

It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.

INDUSTRY

Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment

Stockholm

Strong demand for shore power system installations

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.

Rome

Perform four weekly rotations

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline

Taipei/Keelung

In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Gianpaolo Serpagli is the new president of the Unione Interporti Riuniti.

Rome

He is president of Cepim Spa - Parma Interport

ENVIRONMENT

From GreenMedPorts a pragmatic approach to the development of green maritime corridors in the Mediterranean

Livorno

PORTS

The concession term for APM Terminals' terminal in Valencia has been extended by eight years.

Valencia

It will expire in 2049 upon reaching 50 years

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -1.3%

Valencia/Madrid

Cruise passengers grow by +15.7%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the PCTC Grande Inghilterra

Naples

The vessel has a maximum capacity of 9,000 TEUs

SHIPPING

In 2025, Blu Navy ferries carried over one million passengers

Portoferraio

INDUSTRY

ABB Group revenues grew by 18% in the first quarter of 2026

Zurich

Strong increase (+32%) in the value of new orders

COMPANIES

Contship Italia has joined the Smart Freight Centre

Melzo

The international organization is committed to the decarbonization of freight transport

PORTS

Container traffic at CMPort terminals grew by 4.4% in the first quarter

Hong Kong

Record for this time of year

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

CargoBeamer has extended its Liège-Domodossola intermodal service to the Parma Interporto.

Leipzig

Six round trips per week were made

COMPETITION

The antitrust authority has approved Medlog's acquisition of MVN.

Rome

The deadline for concluding the proceedings regarding the Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger has been extended to May 27.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marinette Marine shipyard to build aluminum naval drones

National Harbor

The autonomous naval vessels, weighing 250 tons, will be 52 meters long and have a maximum speed of 30 knots.

TRUCKING

Truck driver hit and killed at a road haulage strike picket line

Rome

Trasportounito suspends the national shutdown of the sector

PORTS

CK Hutchison reports record annual revenues in the port segment

Hong Kong

Turnover generated by European terminals grew by +13%

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Meeting at the Stock Exchange Palace

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new Pure Car & Truck Carrier vessel Grande Tokyo.

Naples

It has a cargo capacity of 9,241 ceu

NEWS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The crisis in the Persian Gulf does not justify such rapid and widespread increases in energy prices.

Genoa

SHIPPING

GNV has introduced a former Moby ferry into its fleet

Genoa

The ship will undergo refitting operations

NEWS

Over 65 kilos of cocaine were seized in the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

They were hidden at the bottom of a wooden chest of drawers

MARITIME SERVICES

Bunkering in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -25% in the first quarter

Rotterdam/Paris

PORTS

Container traffic at COSCO Shipping Ports terminals grew by 9.0% in the first three months of 2026.

Hong Kong

In the Mediterranean, there has been an exceptional increase in activity at the Egyptian SCCT terminal in Port Said.

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach decreased by 5.7% in the first three months of 2026.

Long Beach

In March the decline was -5.2%

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels authorizes SFPIM's acquisition of Belgian company Lineas

Brussels

No competition issues identified

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded two offshore contracts in Saudi Arabia

Milan

The value of the orders amounts to approximately 400 million dollars

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix tests the first smart train on the Milan-Catania line

Rome

The fleet upgrade has reached 700 digitized railcars

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri Marine Group has been awarded a first contract under the US Navy's LSM program.

Trieste

$30 million order

PORTS

Another sharp reduction in quarterly freight traffic at the port of Taranto

Taranto

Solid bulk and conventional cargo halved

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -6.1% in the first quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

In March the decrease was -5.5%

PORTS

Comparison between Italian ports and Florida ports

Miami

The Italian port system presents itself at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami

COMPANIES

The Boards of Directors of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan of the companies

Padua

A court-appointed expert will have to establish the final exchange ratio

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

From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."

Ravenna

Three days of round tables, conferences, interviews, meetings and shows to tell the story of the port

MEETINGS

The public meeting of the Genoa freight forwarders' association will be held on April 27th.

Genoa

Appointment at the Stock Exchange Palace

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles decreased by 4.6% in the first three months of 2026.

Los Angeles

In March alone, 752,519 TEUs were handled (-3.3%)

COMPANIES

CMA CGM to buy Lebanese group Fattal

Marseille

The company is active in the distribution and marketing of international brands in the Middle East and North Africa.

CRUISES

A record cruise traffic of 15.1 million passengers is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Miami

Senesi (Cemar): growth of a new type of high-spending clientele

SHIPYARDS

Finnish shipyard Meyer Turku achieved record turnover in 2025

Turku

Annual net profit of 83.8 million euros (+21.6%)

PORTS

Marseille-Fos Port inaugurates cold ironing for simultaneous connection of three large cruise ships.

Marseille

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding to Manage Cruise Terminal at Port of Acapulco

Acapulco

Construction of a new dock is planned

LOGISTICS

A consortium has been formed in La Spezia to share data and improve supply chain efficiency.

La Spezia

Oats: Logistics efficiency depends on dialogue between all components of the supply chain.

SHIPPING

In the first quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +1.7%

Hong Kong

Revenues from this activity decreased by -7.6%

PORTS

Francesco Di Leverano is the new secretary general of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority.

Bari

His four-year term will begin on May 11

SHIPPING

Discount for large-capacity container ships transiting the Suez Canal suspended

Ismailia

It was in force from 15 May 2025

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%

Ravenna

An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

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