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BRIEFS

June 7, 2011

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*Shipping News* World Bank to push for transport fuel levy The World Bank will suggest a global levy on jet and shipping fuel in recommendations to G-20 governments later this year on raising climate finance, a senior official said on Sunday. Piracy soaring to alarming levels: India Piracy in the Indian Ocean has 'soared' since 2005, increasing costs for businesses and governments, Indian Defence Minister M M Pallam Raju said. Russia's Global Ports eyes US$750m from IPO Russia's Global Ports is seeking up to US$750 million from an IPO of shares in London, a source close to the deal said, making it the latest Russian firm to raise funds from capital markets.

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Derivatives: Curse or blessing, useful tool or dangerous distraction Port of Los Angeles earmarks US$10.7 million to upgrade TraPac box shop APL's Sappio says no to move, quits after 29 years to stay in California Port of Hefei container volume surpasses 10,000-TEU mark Guangdong's auto imports plunge 54pc in first four months Mombasa's 7-9 day delays prompt carrier talk of congestion surcharges Rail freight service linking Chongqing to Antwerp open for business Rio to expand 2 box terminals ahead of major world sports events Hactl wins Mongolian Airlines Hong Kong ground handling contract Yangtze River Express opens Chongqing-Luxembourg IT cargo service SIA to launch long-haul budget airline ahead of competitors

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APL postpones re-launch of North America Pacific coast service Chennai to host Cargo Scope 2011 EVERGREEN LINE & Yanghai Shipping swap Korea-China-Thailand slots ICTSI to acquire Singapore's Portek International Oil tanker glut falls to two-month low with speed cuts PIL-Wan Hai shelve Asia-North Europe service, buy Cosco slots US west coast imports up 5 pc, exports 8 pc Bilateral trade with India to grow by 15 pc: Belgian diplomat Coffee exports jump 42.51 pc in Jan.-May Coir exports take a hit due to raw material imports to China India grants duty-free market access to Afghanistan Indian imports propel thermal coal prices Resolve Iran crude payment crisis by July 15: Govt VCT discusses trade opportunities with Malaysian delegation Ashley Dinning appointed President & CEO of Canada's Halterm Terminal Kandla Port inaugurates Bunder Basin for handling barges Pipe maker PSL diversifies into port construction business Cathay Pacific Cargo to offer more flights from Chennai, Bangalore Govt announces DTAA with Mozambique Pvt. equity firms set to play key role in infra projects Traders firm against FDI in multi-brand retail

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JUNE 6, 2011
Alitalia increases Rome-Los Angeles frequency The Italian carrier Alitalia has increased its service between Rome and Los Angeles CA (USA) during the summer season. With effect from 3 June, the Skyteam member added a sixt... TAP to fly to Mali TAP Portugal launched a new, thrice-weekly service from Lisbon to Bamako, the capital of the West African country Mali yesterday (5 June). TAP currently flies to Luanda, Maputo, Bi... VTL calculates carbon footprint of general cargo alliance VTL has become the first cargo system to present a TÜV-certified network carbon footprint (NCF). The calculation of the footprint, which took nine months, was carried out by the co... Switzerland: new equipment to measure average speed over certain distance Switzerland: a new speed control system has been installed on the eastbound lane of the A9 motorway between Aigle and Bex. The device monitors a longer stretch of road to ensu... EU investing in Rostock-Berlin rail track development The European Commission has agreed to allot EUR 21 million from ERDF funds for the first construction phase of the Rostock-Berlin railway line. The route, which should be completed... Netherlands: LHVs get definite permission to use road network Longer and heavier trucks have now been granted definite permission to use the Dutch road network. The Dutch transport minister, Melanie Schulz van Haegen-Maas Geesteranus, said th... DB Schenker offering new services to Poznan for Polzug On behalf of customer Polzug, the German service provider DB Schenker will began operating a regular, through shuttle service between the two major German seaports and the Polish h... Network Rail: plans to upgrade second route out of Southampton docks The UK-based rail service provider Network Rail plans to upgrade a second route out of Southampton docks. The diversionary route runs from Southampton to Basingstoke via Romsey and... Changi Airport welcomed arrival of Finnair Singapore Changi Airport recently welcomed the arrival of Finnair to Singapore. Daily-served Helsinki, Changi's first new European route since June 2008 is the airport's fifth new ... MSC implementing OWS on Far East-Africa route The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), based in Geneva (Switzerland), is implementing an overweight surcharge (OWS) of USD 150/teu on all cargo weighing over 20 metric t up to t... WWL appoints managing director for India Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics provider, has appointed Gur Prasad Kohli as managing director for India. Kohli, who will be based in Ch... Maersk to call at Marsaxlokk on regular basis Maersk Line will be calling on a regular and scheduled basis with a number of services at the port of Marsaxlokk in Malta. Maersk only recently announced it is setting up Seag... Combi Lift with special transport Singapore - Nigeria The transport service provider Combi Lift conveyed two anchor handling vessels (AHTS) by its semi-submersible vessel, the "Combi Dock IV, from Singapore to Luba (Nigeria) in M... Groupe CAT signs a three-year contract with Aixam Mega Groupe CAT has just signed an exclusive three-year delivery contract with Aixam Mega, the leading European seller of unregistered vehicles. CAT, the automobile logistics specialist... Highways Agency expands contract with Dentressangle The Highways Agency, an executive agency of the UK's Department for Transport (DfT), has expanded its contract with Norbert Dentressangle to encompass the handling, storage and dis... GAC opens new office in Trinidad & Tobago GAC Energy & Marine Services LLC (GEMS) is expanding its shipping and logistics services to Trinidad & Tobago. The company's newest office is now open for business in San F...

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JUNE 6, 2011
Scorpio Tankers orders five product tankers at Hyundai Mipo Paris MOU publishes latest "Black, Gray and White List" American Salvage Association relocates offices Italian Coast Guard vessel to have hybrid propulsion system

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JUNE 6, 2011
Foreign-Trade Zone expanding at Port of Quincy, Washington AAR taps Laurie Knight as Government Affairs VP PDX Citizen Noise Committee to meet at Pearson Air Museum Marcon boosting staff with hire of Jon Thielemann New NYK bulk carrier first to use hybrid turbocharger

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JUNE 6, 2011
Monsoons fail to dampen interest in demolition sales Three bulk carriers sold into Bangladeshi and Indian yards at prices in low to mid $500s per ldt IEA sees golden age for gas Higher demand will reshape market over next quarter century IEA calls for higher standards for shale gas Stricker fracking guidlines required Australia set to overtake Qatar as top LNG supplier Coalbed methane could push Australia to top of the leauge Gas glut to end earlier than expected The gas glut will be over five years earlier than previously forecast due to increased demand, according to the International Energy Agency Shipping sinks from view as aviation flies climate protest Maritime sector stands by as aviation takes a lead in climate debate Time running out for Turkey's yards Harsh commercial environment could push some Turkish shipyards to the wall sooner rather than later Smaller boxship operators happy to fall in with cascade to intra-Asia Being forced out of Asia-Europe trades by ultra-large containerships could prove a blessing Twistlocks problem straightened out Automated lashing platform is said to eliminate the need for manual coning and deconing of twistlocks and stackers on the quay Report highlights GPS vulnerability to space weather American Meteorological Society workshop report says more research and international co-operation needed to reduce impact on shipping and banking Consolidation on the cards for Europe's big engineers Volkswagen attempts to buy MAN and Scania while Rolls-Royce joins forces with Daimler to chase Tognum Owners urged to think long term on investment payback Rewards will come as fuel prices climb in years ahead, says marine technology expert Financial squeeze puts the brakes on innovation In the current climate it seems that only the larger shipowners are able or willing to invest in innovative fuel-saving technology Italy U-turn on Fincantieri job cuts and yard closures following protests State-owned cruiseship builder must access new markets and develop new products Be prepared for rule changes on emissions, shipowners warned Hopes of postponement of 0.1% sulphur limit in ECAs 'misplaced' and 'dangerous' Maersk poised to 'revolutionise' shipping Manifesto launch will lay down gauntlet to industry on 'brink of era-defining moment' SeaEnergy pulls the plug on windfarms business Company says sale to Repsol will allow it to focus on marine services Bermuda tops Paris MoU rankings Bottom place in safety league table goes to North Korea Otal heads for the end of the line Africa specialist to be swallowed by Delmas in shake-up by the brands' owner CMA CGM Brands must earn their keep Regional lines can compete well against the heavyweights, but sometimes the costs of maintaining a separate brand inside a group outweigh the benefits Russia's Global Ports plans $750m IPO Container terminal says it will use the cash to fund its growth strategy Now report it Thanks to the Oceans Beyond Piracy study, the press has a brush with which to paint the real picture of piracy's huge threat to seafarers Iraq to extend oil export capacity at Basra as production rises Output expected to hit more than 5m bpd in next three years, says deputy prime minister A perfect theory (just not in the real world) Competition in shipping cannot be controlled India considers armed guards on cargo vessels Move conflicts with recent government bid to play down risk of pirate attacks near coast Capesize rates back above handy bulkers Opec meeting will determine production volumes Seafarers' Trust project throws light on piracy victims' hidden suffering Project involving 20 industry partners records seafarers' experiences and works with employers and families develop best practice guidelines The human cost of piracy remains hidden from view There is no single reliable source to inform seafarers or the general public of how crew are treated during captivity, or how widespread abusive tactics are among the pirate gangs

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JUNE 6, 2011
Slow streaming tied to upturn in bulk rates BROKERS told Fairplay today slow steaming orders by Capesize owners have contributed to the upswing in freight rates over the past two weeks Taking Courage on IPO HONG KONG'S drybulk carrier Courage Marine, which cancelled a listing in its home territory in April, now aims to execute the IPO on 24 June World Bank backs bunker levy THE WORLD Bank will push for a levy on bunkers as a measure to combat climate change, a senior official has reportedly indicated Mexico's Altamira LNG terminal to be sold ROYAL Dutch Shell and its partners are selling their Altamira regasification terminal on the Gulf of Mexico, an indication that LNG imports to Mexico are losing appeal, energy analysts told Fairplay today Fincantieri said to relent on yard job cuts BUILDER Fincantieri has reportedly relented in its scheme to cut costs by eliminating 2,500 jobs in Italy Japan's sales imported vehicles rise 31% SALES of vehicles imported into Japan on car carriers increased 31% year on year in May, IHS Global Insight reported today Trading begins for Eitzen's new shares SHARES IN Eitzen Maritime Services, the Oslo-listed maritime services group, started trading this morning on the Oslo Stock Exchange Vietnamese march over sea border spat HUNDREDS of Vietnamese have demonstrated to express outrage about Chinese naval actions in a disputed South China Sea region, IHS Global Insight reported today Fortescue cost rise seen AUSTRALIAN miner Fortescue reportedly plans to exceed estimates and spend $10Bn on ports, mines and other developments, in its latest attempt to increase production RCCL embraces UK tonnage tax regime RCCL PLANS to enroll more than a quarter of its 40 ships under the UK tonnage tax regime Russia funds takeover in Taman RUSSIAN Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has confirmed that the Kremlin will contribute €1Bn ($1.46Bn) towards developing the fishing town of Taman into a major port VLCC seesaw stuck VLCC CAPACITY has finally dropped - and sharply - in the Persian Gulf for the next four weeks, but that has failed to dent freight rates, analysts noted today Capesizes put to torch OWNERS' zeal for demolishing old Capesize tonnage is continuing this week, despite softening scrap rates amid the South Asian monsoon Box prices feel 'hangover' LONG-HAUL box rates remain on the slide today, even as the second quarter reaches its last month.

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JUNE 6, 2011
Some Port Truckers May Face Subsidy Bill Six motor carriers that received subsidies from the Port of Los Angeles for the purchase of clean trucks may have... UPS Adds Capacity on Latin America Routes UPS boosted its cargo capacity 50 percent on flights to Central and South America last week, saying it is responding... Con-way Truckload Seeks Southwestern Drivers Con-way Truckload, looking to hire more truck drivers in the Western U.S., reopened a driver orientation site in Phoenix that... Trucker ODFL Expands Drayage Operations Old Dominion Freight Line, a less-than-truckload carrier, is driving deeper into drayage, opening a container drayage facility in Mobile, Ala. ODFL... Freight Index Shows Economy Stalled A key measure of freight shipping in the United States slipped back 0.2 percent in May from the month before,... Ocean Carriers Set India Rate Hikes Major ocean carriers operating to and from India plan to raise rates on key trade lanes, starting in early July.... CSX, NS Break Ground on Intermodal Projects Eastern U.S. railroads CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway each planned to hold groundbreaking ceremonies Monday on separate intermodal hub... Shippers Expect 9 Percent Boost in Transport Spending Shippers are bracing for higher transportation costs, even as the economy slows, according to a second-quarter survey of more than... Russia's Global Ports Plans London IPO Global Ports, Russia's largest container terminal operator, plans to raise about $100 million for an initial public offering on the... UTU Claims Record Pay Hike in US Rail Contract A tentative contract between the United Transportation Union and major U.S. railroads will give UTU members a record pay increase... Airlines Cut Profit Outlook on Higher Costs The International Air Transport Association scaled back its 2011 industry profit forecast by more than half on Monday, to $4...

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JUNE 6, 2011
The loneliness of the long-distance liner A year of trading in container shipping is a marathon and not a sprint. As we approach the 13 mile H1 marker, ocean carriers suffering from the consequences of trying to grow too fast in the first quarter will need to begin conserving energy; draw on their cost saving training, and be sensible in their pricing in the second half if they are not to hit the wall in the uphill endeavour to complete the full-year race without financial injury OPEC vote could give red-inked carriers a lifeline Global Port Investments goes for IPO TPT to use Navis system inland SA and Mozambique to operate joint anti-piracy patrols Maersk adds 'emergency' piracy surcharge

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JUNE 6, 2011
OWS crack down World Marine Co and Odin Ship Management land on US port inspector's detention list with oily-water separator infractions. H&K scans Ofer aftermath Holland & Knight lawyer says fallout from Iranian tanker drama could prove costly for Tanker Pacific and Ofer Bros. Owners deny torture claim Shipowners insist they are not suppressing grim details of hostages' treatment at hands of Somali captors. Kev and Brendan held Canada detained only one cargoship and a tug for failing safety inspections in April. Scorpio strikes for MR five Emanuele Lauro-led tanker owner confirms order for five product tanker newbuildings with Hyundai Mipo worth nearly $200m. Taiwan Nav falls Taipei-listed bulker owner has seen first quarter profit dip despite revenues increasing. Vyborg eyes loan Russian shipyard wants to borrow $167m after racking up loss in 2010. Japan sets up piracy base Historic move as country establishes first full-scale military base outside Japan in Djibouti. Russia plans new port Government and exporters teaming up to build $3.6bn Black Sea terminal to ease congestion at Novorossiysk. Bulker bashed bridge Mersey Docks failed to notify Adelfia vessel of potential hazard from new counterweight, resulting in oil spill. Global Ports $100m IPO Private Russian group N-Trans to raise cash to exploit expected boom in country's container traffic. EMS reverse splits Eitzen Maritime Services completes a reverse stock split and share increase. Costa ship refloated Tug pulls Costa Magica free at the entrance to port of Copenhagen in Denmark. Cabotage carrot for Marco Strong presence in Indonesian market helps Singapore-listed firm earn an initial buy tag from AM Fraser.

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JUNE 6, 2011
Reports: Russia port group plans U.K. IPO Russia's Global Ports Investments (GPI) said it plans to raise $100 million in a initial public stock offering in London.Reutersreported the company is "seeking more than $100 million from a London initial public offering," while the Financial Time... Geodis Wilson acquires One Source Logistics French-based forwarder Geodis Wilson said it has acquired specialists One Source Logistics, which is headquartered in Minneapolis. Jean-Louis Demeulenaere, chief executive officer of Geodis Group, said the company is seeking to double its freight f... States Logistics puts sun to work States Logistics Services has installed a 363-kilowatt solar power system on the roof of its distribution center in Buena Park, Calif., which will produce up to 82 percent of the facility's electricity needs. States Logistics is a third-party logis... BIFA names Bottomley president The British International Freight Association has appointed Peter Bottomley as president, succeeding Norman Fowler. Bottomley had been a member of parliament since 1975. In Thatcher's government from 1984 to 1990, he was parliamentary undersecreta... Zim hikes Asia-to-Europe rates Zim said it would implement a general rate increase of $275 per TEU on July 1 for cargo moving from Asia and the Indian Subcontinent to Mediterranean, Black Sea and North Europe destinations.... Merchandise trade continues growth in Q1 Merchandise trade continued to grow strongly across major economies in the first quarter of 2011, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Monday. Total imports of G7 and BRICS countries grew 11 percent in the first quarter c... Fewer ships detained for safety, security The U.S. Coast Guard said it detained fewer ships in 2010 for environmental protection and safety related deficiencies. Ships detained decreased from 161 in 2009 to 156 in 2010, and the total number of ships detained in 2010 for security related d...

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JUNE 6, 2011
Fujairah prices mixed Avails 'extremely tight' in Durban. Rotterdam and Hamburg markets stable Two-tier market seen in Rotterdam. World Bank to recommend global levy on shipping and aviation fuel Focus on means of raising climate funds as post-Kyoto deal looks unlikely this year. New DNVPS tool a 'milestone' in bunker industry transparency Aim of 'Fuel Insight' is to simplify access to statistical data on fuel quality, making it more useful and adaptable for specific purposes. BIMCO meeting kicks off in Vancouver Focusing on the issues of climate, energy and demographics. Asian shippers objecting to bunker levy Signs of positions entrenching ahead of July IMO meeting, shippers say levy will 'just increase the cost of goods for consumers'. BMT takes role in 'pioneering low-carbon shipping research' Three year research project 'a very exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the design and operation of ships'. Staff changes at Mediterranean Bunker Services Trader resigns after 15 years of service, trainee bunker trader appointed. Week starts with gain in bunker prices Largely slack demand for bunker products at key Asian ports on Monday. Daewoo and MAN unveil 'huge' LNG powered engine Designing and building the large engine was 'particularly hard'. Bunker tanker sinks at Bangladeshi port MV OT Moon carrying 180 mt of bunkers when it sank. SCI delays rate adjustments on rising bunker prices, low demand Markets 'should get better' by 2013, says director of bulk carrier and tanker division. Russian-based supplier adds bunker tanker to fleet Acquisition of TM-10 will boost Baltic Fuel Company's bunker fleet to 31 vessels.

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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

Visual Sailing List

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

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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