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BRIEFS

May 2, 2011

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*Shipping News* Escalation of violence feared in piracy war THE response to Somali piracy had so far seen a relatively codified game of cat-and-mouse play out on the Indian Ocean but experts fear a dangerous escalation is underway. STX Group mulls Hong Kong listing for Dalian yard STX Group may sell shares in its Chinese shipyard in Hong Kong, making the unit the first South Korean-controlled company to trade in the city. TUI seeks to divest stake in Hapag-Lloyd to focus on tourism GERMANY'S TUI AG, the owner of Europe's largest travel firm TUI Travel, is seeking to exit its stake in container shipping group Hapag-Lloyd to focus on tourism activities. VLCC profits to drop even further

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Inner Mongolia's Hongshan Logistics Park starts railway operation Shandong provincial ports first quarter throughput increases 18pc Qingdao to set up North China's first cross-strait farm produce trading centre Zhoushan port's first quarter box throughput up 46.8pc PD Ports welcomes third BG Freight Line weekly link More truckload capacity becomes available in US, but still limited Specialised ship lubricants 'needed' for slow steaming, green laws Over regulation feared: Weighing risks of weighing loaded containers BA, Iberia cargo units to report to International Airlines Group Emirates Skycargo offers Lucknow-Dubai-Lucknow interline service 2010 Fort Worth air cargo grows 24pc, but falls short of pre-downturn highs

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Efforts on to secure release of remaining Asphalt Venture crew GE Shipping takes delivery of Kamsarmax dry bulk carrier MSC's rate restoration on India-East Africa trade lane from May 16 Pipavav Shipyard, UK firm tie-up to build aircraft carriers for Navy Piracy issue to be taken up at IMO meet next month: DG Shipping Cashew kernel exports drop 5 pc in FY11 Quality barrier may hit imports of tyres, tubes Major Ports to move towards'landlord port' model: MoS MbPT 'A' wins Shipping Shield cricket tournament MPT defers bid evaluation for iron ore terminal Orissa asked to identify new site for Kolkata Port's transloading facility Residential land allotment scheme for employees being formulated: KPT Concor offering attractive discounts to boost Shalimar terminal traffic Railways registers 8.17 pc rise in 2010-11 freight earnings Transporters threaten to go off roads Barring TRIPS, no other decision acceptable to us: Sharma Indo-Pak trade to cross $10 bn in three years: Fieo Pawar, Food Ministry differ over wheat exports The madness of the crowd, & we, the rational individuals

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APRIL 29, 2011
Ethiopian to serve Chennai and Beijing Effective tomorrow (30 April), Ethiopian Airlines will extend its daily Addis Ababa ' Mumbai service to Chennai, its third destination in India (after New Delhi). Next month, the a... Dongfeng Motor Co and Schmitz Cargobull sign LOI Dongfeng Motor Company Ltd, China's largest automobile joint venture, has officially signed a letter of intent (LOI) about a semitrailer cooperation project with the Germ... Palestinian Authority to plan new airport in Jerusalem According to local media, the Palestinian Authority is planning to open an international airport near Jerusalem by 2014. The USD 340 million project, which the authority is asking ... New contract for BLS Cargo The private Swiss freight railway BLS Cargo has landed a contract to transport waste paper from Kehl, near Offenburg (Germany) to Perlen, where the Swiss paper mill Perlen Papier A... USA: Perella Weinberg Partners' affiliate to acquire AIG Rail Services Perella Weinberg Partners and American International Group Inc (AIG) announced that an affiliate of Perella Weinberg Partners' Asset Based Value strategy has entered into a definit... Alaska Railroad offers Port MacKenzie extension works on the first section Alaska Railroad tenders Port MacKenzie extension works, following the publication of the final environmental impact statement. The 32 mile (about 51 km) rail extension will link th... Germany: more trucks on toll roads Germany's Federal Office for Freight Transport reported that trucks of over 12 t drove a total of 6.6 billion km on the country's toll roads in the first quarter of 2011. This equa... American Airlines applies for additional Brazil frequencies American Airlines has filed an application with the US Department of Transportation for the right to fly ten additional US ' Brazil weekly frequencies from its Miami (FL)... Essar Ports looks for a third-party cargo Essar Ports, the captive port facility of the India-based Ruias Group, is looking at tapping merchant (third-party) cargo to ramp up its volume. Essar Ports, which is being spun of... DP World tackles problems at ICTT At a recent meeting the Cochin Port Trust has assured the exporter community that their problems - increasing shipping costs and delays in cargo handling - consequent to opening of... Diehl: Thorsten Munk new head of logistics and purchasing The forwarding company Diehl recently entrusted the management its logistics and purchasing business fields to Thorsten Munk. He previously served as general manager at Star Distri... Port of Rotterdam: total throughput stable ' containers bullish The port of Rotterdam reported that its Q1/2011 throughput amounted to 107 million t, which is about the same as that of the same quarter in 2010. In comparison with last year's st... New name for commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN The international growth strategy of the commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN should be refleceted in the company's name. This is the reason why MAN is altering its name. The vehicl... Aramex with higher revenue and profit in Q1/2011 The Middle East-based logistics and CEP service provider Aramex revealed that the company revenue grew by 12% during Q1/2011, despite "unrest in a number of its core markets in the... Ceva Logistics signs four-year agreement with Coswell in Italy Ceva Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, has signed a four-year agreement with Coswell, a company specialized in the production and sale of consumer packag...

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APRIL 29, 2011
Brazil's Alianca to built two Ulstein X-bow PSV's for CBO BIMCO publishes radioactivity risk clause for time charter parties

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APRIL 29, 2011
NOAA set to sign off on Port of Newport facility US rail freight traffic sees gains during week Top Ships taking back vessel from charterer Court slashes Horizon fine from $45 million to $15 million Horizon Lines releases first quarter numbers

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APRIL 29, 2011
SITC International posts $23.4m profit as higher costs squeeze margins Intra-Asia operator orders two 1,100 teu boxships with options for six more Horizon Lines averts bankruptcy as government reduces price-fixing fine The $45m criminal fine imposed on the company to be reduced to $15m Hyundai Heavy Industries' profit jumps 21% in first quarter Strong performance in shipbuilding, rebound in China's construction market boost earnings Brad Berman joins Holland & Knight Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry executive director moves to maritime law firm Cosco posts loss of $77.3m as dry bulk business drags performance Declining volumes and low freight rates trip up world's leading dry bulk fleet operator

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APRIL 29, 2011
Top takes back tanker NASDAQ-listed Top Ships has repossessed one of its product tankers and rechartered a bulker at a much lower rate DryShips exercises options DRYSHIPS subsidiary Ocean Rig has exercised two of its ultra-deepwater drillship options and closed its previously announced $1.1Bn debt restructuring Horizon liquidity halved JONES ACT box carrier Horizon Lines lost almost twice as much as expected in its first quarter, while liquidity was squeezed by stricter payment terms

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APRIL 29, 2011
Marad Offers $9.8 Million in Shipyard Grants The Maritime Administration will take applications until June 14 for a new round of small shipyard grants. There is... US Railroads, UTU Reach Tentative Contract Deal Major U.S. railroads and the United Transportation Union, reached a tentative five-year contract agreement that runs through December 2014. ... Customs to Test Automated Manifests U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Monday will begin pilot-testing automated ocean and rail manifest systems designed for the Automated... Norfolk Southern Starts Building Memphis Hub Norfolk Southern Railroad is starting to build its Memphis Regional Intermodal Facility, planned as a western anchor of its latest... Deadly Storms Leave Transport Struggling Alabama and other states nearby are trying to clear away debris that hampers transportation systems and to restore power to... Container Ship Charter Rates Retreat Container ship charter rates are retreating as a wave of newly-built ships entering the market dulls ocean carriers' appetite for... Brokers Urge Precise Language in Food Rule The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America cautioned the Food and Drug Administration to use care in its... Japan Disaster Hits Caterpillar Global Output Caterpillar, a major global manufacturer of industrial, agricultural and transportation equipment including for trucking and rail markets, said it is... Losses Widen for Horizon Lines in First Quarter Horizon Lines, already trying to stave off bankruptcy protection, said first quarter losses widened as China-West Coast service got off... Carrier Behavior As container lines sought to solidify their recovery last fall and shippers looked to build on their gains of 2010,... Pursuing a Claim: Set-Off vs. Suing Q: I have more than 48 years of experience in this industry, and I disagree with your advice to the... Beating the Odds With container carriers trying to muscle into their markets, it'd be natural to think roll-on, roll-off carriers would be losing... China's Engine of Growth Ocean car carrier executives have been working overtime to reschedule sailings across their global networks after the catastrophic earthquake, tsunami... About Scale If you want a good snapshot of the direction of the U.S. economy, the progression of business at UPS is... MSC Boosts Bunker Surcharges on US Imports Mediterranean Shipping Co. will increase its bunker fuel surcharges June 1 on all U.S. imports from northern Europe, Scandinavia, the...

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APRIL 29, 2011
Samudera ahead on volume and profit Softship strengthens southern hemisphere coverage APM T Pipavav posts strong Q1 11 results Horizon Lines saved from insolvency

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APRIL 29, 2011
Burk issues offshore alert Veteran equity analyst initiates coverage of offshore stocks following pilgrimage to Canaccord Genuity. Horizon hit by CEO switch Retired CEO takes a bite out of New York-listed liner operator's bottom line with $2.3m severance package. DRYS nears 'next phase' George Economou expects drilling wing to seal public listing in "the next couple of months" after exercising drillship options at SHI. Top repossesses tanker Evangelos Pistiolis squares up for big money battle with Antonio Zacchello as he signs deals for a couple of vessels with leading charterers. Havila stays in the red Oslo-listed company posts a first quarter loss but beats last year. Oz dockers won't budge Last ditch negotiations fail to resolve impasse over pay. Courage heading for loss Singapore listed bulk carrier owner warns of poor performance through first quarter. Hyundai up by a fifth The world's largest shipbuilder saw profits lifted by new orders. New5 in Numb3rs Another Bocimar capesize it cut adrift while Sammy Ofer is racking up boxship newbuildings. Stealthgas offloads vessel Harry Vafias-led tanker owner continues fleet revamp. How to be a jolly owner Straightforward advice on the work ' life balance, a search for steel and a manga goddess appears to get in the way. Star Reefers slumps in first Kristian Siem-controlled reefer operator makes a poor start to 2011 with net profits down one-third. Chemoil set for good start Singapore-listed bunker supplier, part owned by Glencore, exports to report a strong first quarter profit. SITC back on order trail Yang Shaopeng-led liner operator returns to China's Yangfan Group for up to eight feeder containerships.

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APRIL 29, 2011
TAPA steps up campaign against cargo theft The Transported Asset Protection Association has initiated a campaign this week designed to improve collaboration among its members, and enhance the protection of so-called "high-value theft targeted" (HVTT) assets in the transportation supply chai... DB Schenker makes inroads into Russian auto market ZAO Schenker, the Russian operation of DB Schenker Logistics, has started a business unit in Kaluga. Kaluga is considered a fast-growing economic region, especially with regard to the automotive sector. "Our existing collaboration with the market p... Alliance wants higher food aid commitment in FAC In a letter this week to U.S. State Department Undersecretary Robert Hormats, the Alliance for Global Food Security urged higher food aid commitments in the new Food Aid Convention (FAC) being developed by donor countries. The alliance pointed out ... Commerce secretary touts U.S.-South Korea trade U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation in South Korea this week to show the benefits of the pending U.S.-South Korea free trade agreement for American companies. "For the United States, implementation o... ABS to build ship model center in Maine Ship classification society American Bureau of Shipping plans to establish a computer-based ship-modeling center in Brunswick, Maine, at a commercial park being developed at the former Naval Air Station Brunswick. The new facility will initially be... MarAd: $9.8 million in grants for small shipyards The U.S. Maritime Administration's Office of Shipyards and Marine Engineering said it has $9.8 million in grants for capital and related improvements for qualified small shipyards. The agency said the grant funds may also be used for maritime trai... Ardmore charters more tankers Tanker company Ardmore Shipping Ltd. has taken over contracts for two newbuild vessels from Hellespont Group and has agreed in a separate deal to charter in two vessels from Hellespont. Ardmore, based in Cork, Ireland, has agreed to take over the n... China COSCO reports first quarter loss China COSCO Holdings said it had a net loss attributable to shareholders of 503 million yuan renminbi ($77.5 million) in the first quarter of 2011 compared with a profit of 883 million RMB in the first quarter of 2010. The company said first quart... Justice Department fine slashed Correction: Maersk AE6/TP6 service A story Thursday incorrectly said Maersk Line has dropped the TP6 leg of its transpacific service network. A Maersk spokesperson said in an e-mail to customers: "the TP6 remains one of our flagship services on the transpacific. There are no changes...

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APRIL 29, 2011
Bunker prices lower in the Americas Crude futures reach 31-month high after consumer spending signaled fuel demand may climb. On course to launch world's largest kite-powered vessel Cargill's vision is to nourish a growing world population, by producing fuel in the most sustainable and efficient way possible. Sustainable Shipping Awards: Deadline for submissions Awards help organisations and individuals grow their reputation and provide a real competitive advantage for business. Fujairah fuel oil prices mixed Deliveries available for supply up to and including May 13 in Cape Town. Rotterdam market stable Only a small number of enquiries in Hamburg. DNVPS issues bunker alert update on Mumbai Extremely high cat fines found in samples from a further four vessels bunkered in Mumbai. Serious off-spec incident 'a wake-up call' Supplier rules out cat fine contamination in supply chain and 'will be taking precautions' in the future. Hedging strategy boosts cruise lines Q1 results Royal Caribbean Cruises says hedging 'largely offset' bunker price rises. Older vessels sidelined by bunker prices Reefer operator says it is 'uneconomical for owners of older, less efficient vessels' to take ships out of lay-up. Price of bunkers in Busan soars to 33-month high Demand for bunkers average at most key Asian ports on Friday. Off-shore West Africa service ready to start Lukoil-Bunker subsidiary targeting fishing fleets and transit vessels. Suria Capital posts higher profit in 2010 On higher earnings from port operations, logistics and bunkering services. South Korean ports see 'tight' bunker avails Only GS Caltex is offering to the spot market, traders say. Singapore fuel oil stocks hit new high Fuel oil inventories at 23.189 million barrels for the week ended April 27. Chemoil anticipates 'strong' return to profit Estimates Q1 net profit to be 'in excess' of $20 million.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

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

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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

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

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

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.

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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

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

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