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BRIEFS

January 31, 2012

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*Shipping News* JFE, IHI agree to merge their shipbuilding units JFE Holdings Inc, Japan's second-largest steelmaker, and IHI Corp have agreed to merge their shipbuilding units to create a builder to compete with South Korean and Chinese rivals. French firms work on anti-pirate ship of future Blind them with light, drench them with water cannons or deafen them with sound blasts: these are some of the on-board anti-pirate features that figure in a project being developed in France. Wrecked liner will be moved by end of the year: official The wreck of Italian cruise liner Costa Concordia will be moved from Giglio Island by the end of the year, the top rescue official said on Sunday. Indonesia to upgrade coast guard, personnel

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NYK's December transpac eastbound up 7pc, Asia Europe westbound rises 3pc Cosco Pacific's Piraeus terminal up 73pc in 2011 to 1.18 million TEU Port of Savannah up 3.5pc to record-breaking 2.95 million TEU in 2011 Pirates reportedly free Anglo-Eastern tanker for US$8 million ransom Seattle volume slips to 2.03 million TEU from 2.1 million TEU 2010 record Tacoma containers up 2pc in 2011, led by 11pc hike in agri box exports Yangtze's Three Gorges 2011 cargo volumes up 27.3pc to 100 million tonnes Shaanxi provincial expressways expected to cover 4,000 kilometres in 2012 Kuehne & Nagel drops Saturday mornings from normal workweek in Hong Kong US 4th quarter GDP up 2.8pc on robust consumer spending, manufacturing Berth construction at Durban Container Terminal to cut capacity 20pc CWT Globelink opens in Bulgaria to expand eastern European network DB Schenker offers combined Italy to Poland transport capacity SDV invests in FAST Overseas in Lebanon, France and Italy Dachser focuses on Eastern Europe as trade grows with Asia Inchcape says existing anti-piracy armour inadequate, offers alternatives American Trucking Associations: December up 5.9pc, biggest gain since 1998 Bio-pharma, clinical supply chain convention in Beijing Feb 28-29 Breakbulk China 2012 convention in Shanghai February 28 Asian air cargo suffers 4.8pc decline, little hope of improvement in 2012 Deutsche Post DHL goes to EU court to fight EC 'illegal' state aid ruling Brussels posts 7.3pc air cargo increase in December despite economic woes

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PM initiates steps to fast-track development & use of inland waterways transport Charterers stop covering cost of moving ships for loading China Merchants Holdings to become largest shareholder in Colombo International Container Terminals Maersk rejigs Asia-Europe capacity MOL drops slots on OOCLPhilippine feeder New York-New Jersey gain Asia box cargo PM initiates steps to fast-track development & use of inland waterways transport Tampa port to buy 110 acres to handle expected cargo increase Tanker rates projected to climb 20 pc JN Port marks Republic Day with gaiety Kandla Seafarers Welfare Centre commences operations Le Havre, Paris & Rouen form major port complex in Europe Pvt. investment in road sector may rise How do you look back on 2011 for the industry, especially in the line of business you are in, and how do you see 2012 developing?

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JANUARY 30, 2012
Disruption due to Belgian port closures? Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS), a leading maritime services provider, advises that a nationwide strike in Belgium today (30 January 2012) is closing ports in the country, with kn... Canadian Pacific signs new five year contract with Canadian Tire Canadian Pacific Railway Limited has signed an agreement with Canadian Tire Corporation Limited which extends to early 2017 and awards the railway with the vast majority of Canadia... Study confirms economic impact of Anchorage airport The Alaska (USA)-based Anchorage Economic Development Corporation (AEDC), in conjunction with McDowell Group, recently completed an economic impact study requested by Ted Stevens A... Schneider National extends contract with CSX Transportation Schneider National Inc, a premier provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services in the USA, has signed a new, multiyear agreement with railroad CSX Transportation u... Axel Marschall to head up sales division at DB Schenker Rail Axel Marschall will be assuming management responsibility for sales at the European DB Schenker Rail Group, and will become the member of the board of management of DB Schenker Rai... USA earmarks nearly USD 1.6 billion for damaged roads and bridges The US Transport Department has allocated nearly USD 1.6 billion to states and territories across the nation to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by a var... Volvo Trucks posts record market share in North America in 2011 Volvo Trucks recorded the North American heavy-duty truck industry's largest market share gain of the year in 2011, according to retail sales data compiled by WardsAuto Group. Volv... Al Madina Logistics Services new WWPC member in Oman With immediate effect Al Madina Logistics Services in Muscat has been appointed as exclusive member for the WWPC in Oman. Al Madina is a provider of 3PL services and complete logi... PPG expands member services in Middle East and South America The Project Professionals Group (PPG), a heavylift freight forwarding network, has appointed Inchcape Shipping Services as the new project support member for Qatar, Bahrain, Dubai... Ceva Logistics to manage logistics for Intermas Nets Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has signed a five year contract with the world's leading manufacturer of extruded plastic nets, Intermas Nets SA. ... Vienna container terminal increases box handling The WienCont container terminal in Vienna loaded or discharged a total of 441,615 teu in 2011. Compared with 2010 the container operator was able to increase the volume by 38%. (it... MSC introduces congestion surcharge in Mombasa The Geneva (Switzerland)-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will introduce a congestion surcharge of USD 150 in Mombasa (Kenya) due to continuing port delays. It will ... PortGround meets highest international standards in terms of air cargo security PortGround GmbH, a subsidiary of Mitteldeutsche Airport Holding, which provides ground handling, freight and other services at Leipzig/Halle and Dresden airports (both Germany) was... Largest ever aircraft acquisition in Europe Norwegian (NAS) ha...

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JANUARY 30, 2012
Carnival reports cruise bookings down after Costa Concordia accident International Paints products type approved for cargo oil tanks Paragon Shipping terminates Supramax charter Huntington Ingalls offers patrol frigate variants of National Security Cutter Cheniere signs up KOGAS as Sabine Pass LNG export customer Admiral Landry to be keynote speaker at WISTA CMA event Japanese shipbuilding merger goes ahead Seadrill gives update on planned listing of Brazilian subsidiary

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JANUARY 30, 2012
Sea trials prove Hantong design fuel efficiencies Straightforward improvements to ship design save over three tonnes of fuel a day Safety culture in cruise industry to come under scrutiny There is a growing ambivalence towards application of the ISM code, says Skagerrak Foundation lead investigator Arne Sagen Let western courts try suspected pirates Transfer the convicted to Indian Ocean prisons once capacity is in place Cameron gets his hands dirty in Canada's oil conundrum EU set to label Canada's tar sands oil as officially 'dirty' MOL scraps four tankers Japanese line opts for green recycling in India to reduce VLCC overcapacity Newbuildings can make sense, says Gratsos Hellenic Chamber president scorns bankers for 'stupid' newbuilding views Over-ordering fears grip product tanker sector Fredriksen reportedly the latest owner lured by new eco designs Carnival considering whether it can afford to repair Costa Concordia IMO intends to conduct its own review into passenger safety Eagle Valencia to earn $30,000 per day for next three months Owners land sound time charter deal VLGC Middle East-Asia rate rises for tenth trading day in a row Further rate increases expected as tonnage is reduced Tankers to scoop up Canada's tar sands oil exports 'A matter of time' before Canada turns to seaborne tar sands shipments, say analysts British Marine defectors ordered to pay $500,000 damages High Court rules that trio tried to 'rip the heart' out of former employer's business Belfast Harbour posts 7% rise in volumes Break bulk, dry bulk and ro-ro sectors drive growth United action With huge numbers of VLCC and suezmax newbuildings set to enter service this year, the industry needs to pull together and reduce capacity Eurotunnel revenues rise SeaFrance collapse boosts full-year results Netanyahu backs Red-Med rail link Project has yet to secure private-sector funds January demolition levels up 19% on last year's volumes Indian breakers maintain lead with more than a third of total scrap purchases in 2012 'Stupid ship owners'must stop ordering 'stupid ships' Shipping is subject to Schumpeter's concept of creative destruction General strike halts operations at Antwerp and Zeebrugge Nationwide walk-out leaves port owners feeling the pinch Horizon Lines to pay $1.5m environmental fine Jones Act liner major will admit two counts of providing authorities with false vessel oil record-keeping entries Nils Andersen off work until April AP Moller-Maersk chief executive needs more time to convalesce Sudan releases tankers carrying the South's oil But both governments warn that disputes over oil revenues are far from over Abu Dhabi opens ro-ro port Sir Baaani Yas will be a tourist hub Eurotunnel's rise Channel Tunnel operator's full-year revenue figures for 2011 make for an interesting contrast to SeaFrance India defies US sanctions against Iran Projected growth of 7% this year will drive Indian demand for crude oil Magic pipe group sues US government over indefinite crew detentions Lawsuit brings legal wording under the microscope Bunker bills and weak freight rates drive Hanjin into the red South Korea's largest box line posts $436.7m operating losses for 2011

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JANUARY 30, 2012
Strike ends; SNCM to start service FRENCH Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM hopes to launch its planned new three-times-weekly service between the port of Toulon and the port of Bastia in Corsica on Wednesday Concordia fallout escalates CARNIVAL Corporation today estimated that the Costa Concordia tragedy will cut FY12 profits by as much as $175M Magica to replace Concordia COSTA Crociere is to replacing the ill-fated Costa Concordia with Costa Magica during the 2012 season CLIA launches safety review THE Cruise Lines International Association has begun an expedited safety audit in the wake of the Costa Concordia tragedy Castaing returns to STX LAURENT Castaing, port boss at Le Havre, has been appointed general manager of leading French shipbuilder STX France Coal export terminals proposed A US Pacific Northwest river port approved plans to build two coal export terminals to be operated by Ambre Energy and Kinder Morgan Horizon pleads guilty JONES Act carrier Horizon Lines will pay $1.5M to resolve previously announced oily water separator violations in the US-Hawaii box trade MOL scrapping 5 tankers JAPAN'S top carrier MOL said today it would scrap four VLCCs and one Suezmax tanker by the end of March Brace for bulker deliveries BULKER newbuilding deliveries are set to boom this month, with 135 newly delivered ships already in service, according to Sea-web data Ship demolition completed on French beach THE demolition of TK Bremen, the general cargo ship that ran aground on a Brittany beach in the early hours of 16 December, has been completed Seadrill brakes on Brazil SEADRILL said its plan to spin off and list its Brazilian unit on the Sao Paulo bourse will be delayed a few months LNG terminal to be built at Gangavaram INDIA'S Petronet LNG has decided to site its third terminal at Gangavaram in Andhra Pradesh Wilmar buys chemical tankers SINGAPORE-based palm oil grower Wilmar International has snapped up three chemical tankers Precious disposes of ABG newbuilding PRECIOUS Shipping has sold another ABG Shipyard newbuilding to Singapore-based Global Bulk Carriers, and acquired a secondhand vessel Paris picks STX France boss LAURENT Castaing, port boss at Le Havre, has been appointed general manager of leading French shipbuilder STX France

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JANUARY 30, 2012
Toll Denies Teamsters' Charge it Underpays Drivers Toll Global Forwarding dismissed on Monday Teamsters union charges that the logistics company pays its employee drivers in Southern California... Crowley Launches LCL Service From Houston to Puerto Rico Crowley Maritime will launch a new weekly express less-than-containerload service from Houston to Puerto Rico in early February. The... Customs Brokers Take Clean Truck Fee Complaints to FMC Cargo interests and customs brokers complained to the Federal Maritime Commission that trucking companies in Los Angeles-Long Beach are still... Long-Haul Trucker YRC to Exit Next-Day Market YRC Worldwide is proposing changes to its long-haul freight network that will speed shipments and take long-haul carrier YRC out... US Exports of Spirits in Sharp Growth Mode The U.S. liquor industry says big developments in international markets will boost shipments abroad this year after projected exports in... DHS's Napolitano Promises More Trade Cooperation Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said Monday that security efforts will rely heavily on risk management and information sharing with... Public Support Grows for New Detroit-Canada Bridge Public support for a new bridge between Canada and the U.S. at Detroit is growing, but a $6 million negative... Eurotunnel Saw Double-Digit Growth in 2011 Eurotunnel, the operator of the subsea tunnel between France and the U.K., booked double-digit growth in rail freight and truck... National Strike Brings Antwerp Port to Standstill The Port of Antwerp is at a standstill as dockers at Europe's third-largest container port participate in a nationwide 24-hour... ABF Freight Parent Posts $6.8 Million Profit for 2011 Trucking operator Arkansas Best returned to profit in 2011, reporting a $6.8 million net profit for the full year, compared... Greece's Piraeus Nearly Doubled Container Traffic in 2011 Container shipments at Piraeus nearly doubled in 2011 from the previous year as surging volume at a Cosco Pacific-controlled terminal... Hanjin's 2011 Container Losses Hit $487 Million Hanjin Shipping, the first major carrier to report financial results for 2011, said its container operations lost $487 million last... A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Extends Medical Leave A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen is extending his medical leave until the end of the first quarter following heart... APL Raises India to Europe, Mediterranean Rates APL imposed a peak-season surcharge on westbound trade from India to Europe and the Mediterranean, starting Feb. 1. The... APL Revenue Dropped on Higher Volume in Late 2011 APL in the last six weeks of 2011 shipped more containers year-over-year, but the carrier's annual revenue by container plunged... Indonesian Government Scraps Jakarta Terminal Plan The Indonesian government's cancellation of a plan to build a container terminal in Jakarta is fueling fears that the country's... Amazon's Supply Chain: Delivering Clicks and Bricks Amazon.com is the biggest thing to hit retailing since Wal-Mart went national. Like Wal-Mart, Amazon is leveraging its size and... Sourcing's Home Run An alteration in trade throughout North and South America over the past few years suggests a growing trend toward "near-sourcing"... Union Pacific Sees Domestic Revival Union Pacific Railroad's pricing leverage may have been strong last year, but it's due to get even stronger in 2012.... Banking on Logistics In Cincinnati, logistics is to business what five-way chili is to local cuisine. The Cincinnati area is home to hundreds... Absolute Unpredictability Over the past several years, my wife and I have taken our main vacation time during a two- to three-week... Global Trade, Out of Balance The World Bank's forecast for slowing growth in global trade is landing with a thud across most of the world,... Insurance at a Lower Premium The grounding of the container ship Rena last October and of the cruise ship Costa Contadora this month is fueling... Carrier Rate Hopes Are Eastbound Eastbound trans-Pacific container shipping volume is likely to increase in the low single digits this year, and that will present... Excellence in Imports Entering the Port of Chicago, one pharmaceuticals importer felt as if it were in the movie "Groundhog Day." The shipper... Mending A Broken Border The growth of U.S.-Mexico trade is doing nothing to clear the gridlock at the border. The movement of... E-commerce Taxes Retail Competitors It's long been said the only certainties in life are death and taxes - but not if you buy online....

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JANUARY 30, 2012
SSA Mexico implements 'Forecast by Tideworks' SSA Mexico (SSAM) which operates the largest container terminal in Mexico's west coast port of Manzanillo, has installed Tideworks Technology's new customer service ... Rena: complex salvage continues In its daily update, Maritime New Zealand [MNZ] has advised that the McDermott heavy lift helicopter is being readied for container removal operations to retrieve ... Shipping reps fear Green Climate Fund will inflict massive costs on industry Shipping representatives have expressed fears the sector will be unfairly impacted by the newly launched Green Climate Fund (GCF) - with concerns mooted that the ... Slumping rates and oil hikes dump Hanjin into the red South Korea-headquartered Hanjin Shipping plunged dramatically into the red in 2011 following a hike in oil prices and plummeting freight rates. Hanjin's overall ... The Swiss dilemma Switzerland's largest retailer Migros has started experimenting with Italian ports again. Speaking at the Swiss Shippers' Council's annual conference in Interlaken ... India: we will not cut back on Iranian oil imports That was the response from India's finance minister, Pranab Mukherjee, yesterday to questions from reporters in Chicago; despite pressure from the US-led campaign ... Belgium general strike shutters ports Europe's third-biggest port, Antwerp, was at a virtual standstill today as Belgium's unions called the country's first general strike since 1993, to protest at ... US GDP picks up pace in Q4, but economy 'needs all the help it can get' The American economy grew at its fastest pace in almost 18 months, expanding by 2.8% in the final three months of last year, according to provisional figures released ...

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JANUARY 30, 2012
PRGN shreds Deiulemar deal US-listed bulker owner poised to pursue legal remedies again Italian operator following collapse of lucrative charter. Deiulemar dodges claim Greek bulker operator ends legal assault against cash-strapped Italian charterer despite successful US arrest. Concordia costs escalate Carnival fires profit warning as surveyors struggle to determine viability and cost of repairing doomed $490m cruiseship. STX confirms Hardelay exit Laurent Castaing returns to French shipbuilder after eight-year hiatus as veteran official heads for the door. Lodestar not fantasy football Plan to set up a new P&I scheme by ripping the heart out of British Marine based on unlawful deception. NLNG in cash quest Bonny Gas Transport parent racing to quench appetite for LNG carriers with help from billion-dollar bankroll, sources claim. GMR lost $19m in 14 days Bankrupt tanker owner continues to rack up red ink having entered Chapter 11 protection. Fesco grows volumes Busier fourth quarter turns last year's cargo figures positive for Russian container line. SinOceanic eyes bond boost Jan Haakon Pettersen-led containership owner joins Oslo bond rush in a bid to raise $220m for newbuildings. New bulker low in sight Baltic Dry Index is now just 39 points from its post-Lehman pit of 663. Strike bleeding Antwerp Action costing Belgian port $1.3m per hour in lost revenue as container terminals shut down. Buyers stay away Chinese New Year holidays blamed for lack of inspections of Sanko supramax in Japan.

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JANUARY 30, 2012
TRB takeaways and birthdays Shippers see TP roll-up, rates falling COSCO, Hanjin and UASC switch to Maersk Coast Guard reopens Tennessee River TNT starts pharma transport service Savi launches mobile tracking system RedPrairie names Juliano president RichLand-LSP names Wall managing director Zilles leads DB Schenker's intermodal Court holds up APMT Lazaro terminal Houston Port Authority considers interim CEO Hanjin liner lost $474 million in 2011 Horizon pays environmental fine

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JANUARY 30, 2012
Mixed price movements in Fujairah market Middle East prices lack direction. Black carbon definition proposed to IMO meeting Submission also gives advise on measurement methods to help work on reducing impact of BC emissions from shipping in the Arctic. Call for 0.10% sulphur limit to be delayed Cruise ships and passenger ferries should be given more time to prepare. Rotterdam market softens 'Quiet market' in north European hub. Troubled tanker operator could struggle to procure fuel Broker says bunker suppliers are 'starting to avoid BLT.' Losses widen for South Korea's largest container carrier 'Hike in oil prices' and uncertainty in major economies mean difficult year ahead. LNG cost implications unclear 'We still have to sort out the commercial side of things,' says naval architect. IMO endorses advise on Bunkers Convention, CLC certificates Vessels over 1,000 gt advised to get bunkers convention certificate in addition to CLC certificate, says INTERTANKO. Harsh weather postpones debunkering of Costa Concordia Smit Salvage to complete preparations and commence fuel removal ops when weather permits. IFO prices falling in Asia as week starts Mixed demand at key Asian bunker hubs on Monday. Bonded bunker volumes in Kochi to increase Kochi has 'operational advantages.' Sri Lankan oil ministry to cancel six bunker permits Only four bunker licensees 'had performed services properly,' the ministry said. Aegean ratings downgraded Investment research firm lowers Aegean's rating to 'underperform.' Japanese technology firm unveils concept ship design Vessel able to achieve fuel savings of more than 40% and significantly reduce harmful emissions. Ceylon Petroleum in talks to re-enter bunkering Discussions underway between CPC and Ministry of Petroleum & Petroleum Resources Development. Bunker removal operations begin on bulker More than 1,000 mt of heavy fuel oil and a 'small quantity' of MDO on board the stranded vessel, says NYK Line. US bunker supplier posts higher 2011 earnings Helped by increased margins and sales volumes in its bunker and heavy fuels businesses.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

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

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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.

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