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BRIEFS

June 6, 2011

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*Shipping News* Supertanker charter rates jump 6.3% The cost of delivering Middle East crude oil to Asia, the world's busiest route for supertankers, had the biggest weekly gain in eight as demand strengthened.

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Container Trades Statistics: Asia-Europe April rates decline 10pc Israeli flag carrier Zim's major shareholder Sammy Ofer at 89 'K' Line rescues distressed Italians aboard transatlantic catamaran Iranian navy wards off pirate attack on megaship in Gulf of Aden Global Shippers' Forum seek NGO status to access intergovernmental bodies NAFTA hits record surface trade value increase of 15pc in March Deutsche Bahn and Russian Railways extend cooperation into auto sector Hactl tonnage down 12pc, bringing 3.5pc first five months decline IATA: global air cargo up, 5.4pc but load factor down to 55.3pc Korean Air launches first double-decker A380, Tokyo-HK service Air India, Kingfisher find fuel price cuts do little to meet debt

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Citigroup foresees 15 pc dip in dry bulk ship prices Schenker India offers improved service levels across vertical markets Unitex Logistics opening offices in Pune, Cochin today Bangladeshs duty-free apparel quota raised by 2 m Bigger harvest pushes coffee exports up by 44 pc Exporters pin hopes on corporate Indias appeal to FM Fieo chief lauds exporters for boosting growth India to become No. 1 buyer of Indonesian coal Iron ore loading hit at Paradip Port MoEF gives go-ahead to ecological impact study on Vizhinjam project Orissa-KoPT territory row reaches SC Policy confusion hits port capacity expansion plans Sterlite is lone bidder for Mormugao iron ore terminal Visakhapatnam Port sets new record in unloading chrome ore

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JUNE 3, 2011
Richard McCreary leaves Marinette Marine P&O Maritime Services introduces CS European Supporter Brazil's Wilson, Sons acquires port services operator Pacific Drilling takes delivery of third drillship Wärtsilä reaches agreement with fuel cell developer Versa Power Sami Ofer dead at 89

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JUNE 3, 2011
Port of Port Angeles buying Marine Drive industrial property Gunderson unveils new habitat roof project Pair of Corps vessels on display for Rose Festival Port of Tacoma handles firefighting helicopters US rail freight traffic has up/down week

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JUNE 3, 2011
Suezmax earnings plunge below $10,000 per day West Africa and Black Sea markets continue to suffer from overcapacity and competition from VLCC sector Capesize congestion has 'diluted' effect as fleet grows Despite 140 ships waiting to berth globally, at just 11% of total vessels, rates have not reacted in the same way they would have two years ago South Hook unmoved by threat shale gas poses to LNG imports South Hook Gas, a UK-based company importing liquefied natural gas, remains undeterred by the threat of nascent UK shale gas production stifling LNG imports Paper market threatens capesize rally Atlantic basin supply squeeze pushes Brazil-China rates up but FFA contracts traded show decline on horizon Greece's beacon of hope is all at sea As the economy worsens, the shipping industry says it needs more state backing Wake-up call to realise maritime sphere's potential Hellenic Chamber of Commerce sets out its agenda for the government to do more Shipping legend Sammy Ofer dies Two sons will ensure business continuity Polish register accepted back into IACS after 11 years Period spent outside the association was not wasted, says PRS Le Havre determined to plough ahead with expansion plans Customers put their projects for Le Havre 'in the freezer' during the recent industrial unrest, says commercial chief Hervé Cornède, but now is the time to bring them back to the table Marseilles targets the million teu barrier Operating concessions for box terminals have been granted and substantial container capacity is either in place or planned St Petersburg's Yanino logistics complex opens New facility is claimed to be the first in Russia to combine container and railroad terminals, warehouses and customs facilities Trafigura to revive Mississippi River's Burnside bulk terminal Plan for $100m expansion could turn alumina facility into a leading coal handler Steve Schollaert takes over as head of APL's transpacific business Replaces Bob Sappio who departs APL after 29 years Asia-Europe freight rates falling Meanwhile trade volumes remain strong Flag states must promote standards The overall rate of vessel detentions for safety and environmental protection deficiencies is falling, but a stubborn rump of ships still fail to meet expectations Ship safety and security into US improved 2010 But some flags continue to have high detention rates,Coast Guard report reveals Commerzbank bid to integrate Deutsche Schiffsbank hindered EU ban on acquisitions by state-aided banks until 2012 means remaining 8% out of reach Daewoo, Hyundai poised to win order for a combined eight LNG carriers Shipyards expected to get two firm orders and two options each St Petersburg box volumes continue upward trend First Container Terminal, one of four box facilities in the Baltic port complex, recorded a 6.6% rise between January and May Rising imports boost Port Botany Container throughput for April rises 5.6% over the same month last year to 162,000 teu Côte d'Ivoire and Comoros added to US Federal Register terror-risk list Vessels entering US after calling at designated nations must implement security measures Sammy Ofer's legacy Well before philanthropy became fashionable, Sammy Ofer was giving away vast amounts of his wealth to charities and other good causes Stolt-Nielsen seeks up to$300m in new bond issue Cash assigned to general corporate purposes following 'disappointing' first-quarter results Cargo ship crew robbed off Singapore Second incident this week sees knife-wielding gang rob Mongolia-registered vessel Hyundai Mipo in new order for five product carriers worth $186.1m Unnamed European shipowner to take delivery by late 2012 India calls on Lloyd's to reduce piracy risk zone Increased patrols make Indian waters safer No disruption from Milford Haven blast Shipping operations unaffected by refinery fire Courage Marine to push ahead with Hong Kong listing Singapore-listed Taiwan dry bulk company is aiming for dual listing by June 24

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JUNE 3, 2011
Polish Register rejoins IACS THE POLISH Register of Shipping said today it has rejoined IACS Ofer dies amid Iran row ISRAELI shipping tycoon Sammy Ofer has died just over a week after his companies were sanctioned by the US for selling a tanker to Iran Toxic-linked ship reported in Vietnam A BULKER linked with a deadly toxic waste case in Ivory Coast is anchored in Halong Bay, Vietnam, the Paris-based international green group Robin des Bois said today Liners boost box leases BOX LESSORS are predicting a bumper year as container lines continue to shift away from buying boxes Qatar-Mumbai cable completed CABLE-laying ships have completed an undersea fibre-optic cable linking Qatar to India, IHS Global Insight reported today Shanghai readies Phase 4 SHANGHAI is preparing the fourth phase of its Yangshan port project, designed to increase its handling capacity by 40%, IHS Global Insight reported today Stolt-Nielsen to issue bonds OSLO-listed Stolt-Nielsen announced today that it is contemplating issuing $200-300M in new senior unsecured bonds Oz coal workers vote to approve strike AUSTRALIA'S coking coal exports could be hit after workers at the country's biggest miner and exporter of the commodity voted to strike over wages and job security Convicted pirates appeal FIVE SOMALI pirates convicted of hijacking of a South Korean chemical tanker and wounding its captain have reportedly appealed their sentences China to turn up the gas CHINA IS likely to use more natural gas as worry grows about pollution from steam coal, Shell's chief political analyst has predicted VLCC brightening seen THE VLCC rate outlook is brightening somewhat today for at least the short term, as the growth of fixtures in recent weeks has finally whittled down the tonnage glut Aframax rates lifted RATES FOR eastbound Aframax crude cargoes are rising, with fear about tighter tonnage sparking generosity in charterers, brokers told Fairplay today Panamax rates soften HIGHER tonnage availability and competition from cheaper but bigger Capesize bulkers have softened Panamax rates, brokers told Fairplay today Spill follows collision CREWS contained an oil spill today off Busan, which took place after a vehicle carrier and a box ship collided Vinashin wants 90% debt write-off VIETNAMESE shipbuilder Vinashin has asked bondholders to write off 90% of debts, as a result of its default on a dong-denominated bond in April

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JUNE 3, 2011
Calif. State Assembly Tables Trucker Classification Bill The State Assembly will most likely not address a bill that would classify drayage truck drivers at California ports and... DOT's Stimulus Spending Hits $28.4 Billion The Department of Transportation's payouts to states for work done under the 2009 economic stimulus law went above $28.4 billion... Transportation Job Growth Flat in May Freight transportation employment was virtually flat last month while a closely watched survey of non-manufacturing activity showed a sharp drop... EPA, UPRR Settle Dispute for $25 Million Union Pacific Railroad will pay $25 million to settle a longstanding dispute with the Environmental Protection Agency over lead cleanup... Local Teamsters Leaders to Review Car-Haul Pact Leaders from Teamsters union locals around the country will review a tentative national car-haul agreement when they meet in Nashville... Truckload Capacity Index Up 14 Percent Truckload capacity appears to be tightening again, after loosening in April, according to a key measure of industry equipment supply... AAR Names Knight Chief Lobbyist The Association of American Railroads will have a new person serving as its top lobbyist, as Laurie Knight will take... FMC Reopens for Business After Power Outage The Federal Maritime Commission is back in business and reopened today after being closed all week because of failures in... Japanese Ship Orders Up 9.4 Percent in April Japanese export ship orders rose for the 17th consecutive month in April year-over-year, increasing 9.4 percent to 912,142 gross tons,... Rotating Canadian Postal Strike Begins The first of 48,000 Canadian postal workers launched a series of rotating city-area strikes in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Friday while their... Sammy Ofer, Co-Owner of Israeli Ocean Carrier, Dead at 89 Sammy Ofer, the billionaire Israeli shipping magnate and co-owner of ocean container carrier Zim, died today in Tel Aviv after... Pier 1, Sharp Tumble in Importer Rankings Sharp Electronics and Pier 1 fell back sharply in The Journal of Commerce rankings of the Top 100 Importers for... Sappio Departing APL, Schollaert Named Replacement Bob Sappio, a veteran of 29 years at APL, will leave the company as the container shipping line extends a...

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JUNE 3, 2011
Asia-Europe rates shock Yangtze drought impacts shipping and threatens power supply More terminal capacity added in St Petersburg Bourses nervy, but DPW stock in demand LA port announces new fiscal budget

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JUNE 3, 2011
Geosounder sets sail Dof Subsea parts ways with ageing exploration vessel in transaction with Canadian owner, brokers say. Probo Koala taint spreads Sistership of former Trafigura-chartered vessel held by Indian authorities as mystery over ownership continues. PRS returns to IACS New membership criteria at IACS allows Polish Register of Shipping to rejoin 11 years after it was expelled over its quality standards. Wilson in Rio expansion Brazilian shipowner's logistics unit builds up domestic port dynasty with $79m takeover. Stolt-Nielsen ponders bonds Chemical tanker owner contemplates wading into the market to raise $300m. Mutiny hits top cruiseships Changing times below decks, the lack of Nordic cowboys and the problem of catching John Fredriksen's attention. Owners let rip on LNG Gas features heavily in this week's New5 in Number3. Unseated Eitzen OK Axel relaxed over forthcoming loss of chairmanship at Oslo-listed company in which he remains biggest shareholder. Sammy Ofer remembered Read the official obituary of the shipping magnate and philanthropist as his family pledge the business empire he founded will continue unchanged. Fame finally found Ofer The Israeli billionaire had begun to attract the global media's fascination with both wealth and controversy often accorded to shipping tycoons. Shipping legend Ofer dead Israeli magnate Sammy Ofer found dead at Tel Aviv home today at the age of 89. Divi cut sees PRGN downed UBS strips Michael Bodouroglou-led bulker owner of its buy rating on the back of cash conservation effort. Maran plots LNG binge John Angelicoussis lining up potential eight ship order at Korean heavyweights Hyundai and Daewoo. Kirk snaps up Blue Jade The Danish family behind the Lego empire is reported to have bought KLC MR at California auction.

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JUNE 3, 2011
CPG opens Ohio terminal ContainerPort Group has opened a new terminal in North Baltimore, about 3.5 miles from CSX's new Northwest Ohio intermodal rail terminal. This new terminal will specialize in domestic intermodal, international container and railroad-controlled dray... UTi Worldwide profit lower, revenue climbs UTi Worldwide Inc. said it had net profit of $8.7 million, less net income attributable to non-controlling interests, in the quarter ended April 30, compared to $10.1 million in the same 2010 period. Revenue for the fiscal year first quarter was $... Canada minister emphasizes trade building Canada under Prime Minister Stephen Harper remains committed to broadening the country's trading relationships, International Trade and Asia-Pacific Gateway Minister Ed Fast said Thursday. "International trade is, fundamentally, a kitchen-table is... USDA considers raising imported cotton value The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has proposed amendments in 2011 to its Cotton Board rules and regulations by increasing the value assigned to imported cotton for the purpose of calculating supplemental ass... JAL, American enhance cargo relations Japan Airlines and American Airlines have reached an agreement to jointly provide shippers with more routing choices, new destinations, and increased cargo capacity within their combined aircraft fleets. Both airlines cover about 300 destinations ... Sammy Ofer, dead at 89 Israeli shipping magnate Sammy Ofer, 89, was found dead Friday in his Tel Aviv apartment, news reports said. The Ofer Brothers Group owns and operates Israel's largest privately owned shipping enterprise, and through the holding company Israel Cor... Sappio leaving APL Sappio APL said Thursday that Bob Sappio, a 29-year veteran of the company and head of the shipping line's Pan American Trades, will leave the container liner company Aug. 1 to remain in the San Francisco Bay area. Replacing Sappio in the transpaci... NOL finalizes financing for 14 ships Neptune Orient Lines said Thursday in astatement filed with the Singapore Stock Exchangethat it has finalized a $1.1 billion loan agreement to finance 14 containerships. The funds will be used to finance: ' Ten 8,400-TEU ships ordered in 2010. ' T... Washington Notebook South America-Caribbean

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JUNE 3, 2011
Consulting firm to publish North American ECA forecast The conclusions of the analysis will be published in a report, due out mid-June. Bunker prices end week with mixed prices Crude futures settle lower after US unemployment rates rose. Explosion at Chevron refinery kills four A fire broke out at the 220,000 barrel per day refinery after an explosion in a storage tank during maintenance. Targeting CO2 with a surcharge on fuel Focus of the forum was on the introduction of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan. Power control white paper released 'Major fuel savings have been obtained on these vessels when the ships are operating in their green operation mode.' Wärtsilä signs agreement to develop fuel cell products 'Solid oxide fuel cells have low emissions, yet they produce relatively large amounts of electricity for their size.' INTERTANKO: 'No benefit' from taking MBM stance now Officials discuss shipping and GHG instruments and say focus now needs to be on progressing with technical measures at the IMO. Prices mixed in the Middle East Deliveries were available for supply up to and including June 17 in Cape Town. Prices soft in many European ports Good demand in Hamburg. Bunker spill from new offshore operation pollutes Ukraine shoreline Incident from service competing with Ukrainian ports temporarily put stop to bunkering operations in Ilyichevsk. Gazpromneft Marine Bunker aims for higher domestic sales Expansion of supply network on Russian waterways planned for 2011. Asian bunker prices firming as week closes Demand sluggish across key Asian bunkering hubs on Friday. Global Shippers' Forum opposes bunker levy Passing on carbon costs via a bunker levy 'not only removes shipowner accountability but will not reduce carbon emissions.' Fuel oil volumes in Singapore continue fall Volume of fuel oil dipped 7.1% to 20.2 million barrels in the week ended June 2. Texas firm wins BORCO's oil storage project Scope of work includes construction of 14 oil storage tanks. HHI secures $600 million order for dual fuel LNG vessels Vessels to run on either fuel oil or natural gas, says Hyundai Heavy Industries. Off-spec fuel sold to Hong Kong Sun traced to Singapore storage tank Orion Holdings claiming $300,000 in connection with the dispute.

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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

SAILING LIST

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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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