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BRIEFS

August 30, 2011

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*Shipping News* Treasures from shipwrecks on display in KL SEAFARERS from all over the world have sailed through the waters of the Malay archipelago for centuries. Some of their vessels succumbed to inclement weather, leaks or attack and ended at the bottom of the sea.

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MOL hikes intra-Asia rates US$50/TEU for short haul, $100/TEU for long Double-digit growth in Asia Pacific logistics to continue - report New Zealand's quake-struck Lyttelton profits soar 34.4pc to US$10 million Fight tax that helps rivals and denies you boxes, Seattle, Tacoma tell farmers Singapore manufactures up 7.4pc in July, but demand weakens in sectors Safmarine enhances Europe-West Africa services with speedy transits Cambodian anti-terror executive thanks MOL for deliverying first aid vehicles American warehousing rises to meet the needs of soaring internet sales World Food Programme to use CMA CGM containers to take food to Somalia Wal-Mart says logistics efficiency reduces impact of rising fuel costs UPS buys 100 electric trucks to meet stringent California emission standards Royal Air Maroc to shed 1,500 jobs to reduce US$231,057 in weekly losses Indonesian Chamber of Commerce seeks delay in strict air cargo screening Memphis air cargo June up 2pc after 5pc May jump, domestic FedEx up 2pc

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Arshiya International partners with Tata BlueScope to boost logistics infrastructure DAMCO reports positive H1 2011 despite challenging market environment Financial crisis may not affect global freight industry: Report SCI celebrates golden jubilee DP Worlds H1 profit up 36 pc Revamped EOU scheme must help boost investments, build capacity: EPCES

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Cargo traffic on the rise in Azerbaijan Haulage companies in Azerbaijan transported 8% more cargo between January and July 2011 than in H1/2010. According to a report published by the Azerbaijan state statistics committe... Continental Tires plans major ramp-up in India Following the recent acquisition of the Modi Tyres Company by Continental, the new entity Continental India is ramping up its operations significantly in both replacement and OEM b... Air New Zealand posts good cargo performance Air New Zealand has announced normalised earnings before taxation of NZD 75 million (EUR 43 million) for the twelve months to 30 June. The result is 45% down compared to the 2010 f... Rail container handling up in port of Barcelona The railway is gaining ground in the port of Barcelona, for cargo transported to and from the port area. According to the latest statistical report on railfreight between January a... Sydney ports with new record The Sydney Ports Corporation (SPC) has announced that container traffic through Port Botany exceeded 2 million teu in a financial year for the first time, having loaded and dischar... Air Mauritius extends contract with Traxon Europe Air Mauritius, the flag carrier of the republic of Mauritius, recently extended and expanded its contract with Traxon Europe, an international provider of electronic airfreight com... K+N appoints Yngve Ruud as manager for northwestern Europe Kuehne + Nagel has appointed Yngve Ruud as its new regional manager for northwestern Europe, with effect from 1 October. He will succeed Tim Scharwath, who will become a member of ... New M&M express links in Central Asia The international transport and logistics enterprise Militzer & Münch (M&M), which is headquartered in St Gallen (Switzerland), is expanding its services by adding express ... Hamburg Süd expanding in Central America Hamburg Süd is set to expand its coverage of the west coast of Central America from 4 September, by joining APL in a two-loop service. Hamburg Süd will provide one vessel to string... Brunel Awards winners announced The Association of American Railroads (AAR) and the International Union of Railroad (UIC) have jointly announced that 44 projects from twelve nations have been recognised for desig... Boeing and Delta in massive B737 order Boeing and Delta Air Lines have announced an order for 100 next-generation B737-900ER airplanes. The large single-aisle aircraft order, with a list-price value of more than USD 8.5... New Spain-Algeria liner service The German shipping line Sloman Neptun Schiffahrts Aktiengesellschaft Bremen is set to launch a regular liner service between Spain's Mediterranean coast and Algeria. The "MS ... CMA CGM foundation to help Somalia A CMA CGM corporate foundation has joined forces with the World Food Programme (WFP), the United Nations agency at the forefront in the fight against hunger, to transport aid to th... APL Logistics wins second Rosemount award APL Logistics has received the best supplier award from Rosemount, a subsidiary of the global manufacturing technology giant Emerson Electric Company, for the second year in a row.... Toll Group reports impressive sales increase The Australian transport and logistics giant Toll Group has reported sales revenue of AUD 8.2 billion for the year ended 30 June, up by 18% on the prior year. Total operating profi...

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Crowley takes delivery of tenth ATB in 650-series newbuild program New barge building operation to open at former Tallulah shipyard site British canal boat completes three years of fuel-cell operation Leslie B. Eadie III to command Maine Maritime Academy training ship Jumbo Offshore wins wind farm installation contract GL SeaScout installed on 14,000 TEU containership Austal cats head for Guadeloupe LaHood names members of new MTS advisory council

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Tenth new 650-series ATB goes to work for Crowley Maritime Final air cargo screening rule set in place by TSA OOCL adding two new Super-Port Panamax gantry cranes Horizon Lines reaches new agreement for refinance plan Trucking group responds to electronic recorder court decision

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AUGUST 29, 2011
CMA CGM profits slip 72% Fuel costs hit profits amid 'difficult' operating environment Alpha-Eurobank merger heralds bigger force in Greek ship finance On current business the expanded bank would vault into the top five lenders to Greek shipowners MSC picks Tauranga as its NZ hub Port of Tauranga gets an edge over its rival Auckland as MSC chooses it as the only New Zealand port of call for its new Oceania Express service Jaya net profit falls 19% No quick recovery in OSV charter rates likely says owner and shipbuilder Jaya Rongsheng inks pact with China Development Bank Shipyard adds $4.7bn in credit to recent agreements with banks worth more than $10bn Offshore construction buoys STX Europe profits Second quarter Ebitda $98, up year on year $38.2m Follow the leader? The current market malaise, clearly, is everyone else's fault What is Cosco thinking? What is Cosco thinking? Is it desperation, audacity, hubris or all three that is driving the Chinese giant right now? Bargain hunters prepare to bag distressed deals KG opportunity fund specialist Oltmann predict rash of acquisition opportunities for anticyclical investors Omega Navigation hits back at HSH Nordbank Chapter 11 challenge Bank's attempt to force us out of Cahpter 11 is "groundless and offensive" says company lawyer Chinese steel mills use more local ore Production figures suggest reduced Chinese reliance on iron ore imports Dry bulk utilisation rates approach key 90% level as demand picks up Reconstruction in Japan is one factor that has tightened the supply of tonnage available Horizon Lines completes mammoth recapitalisation Noteholders to own up to 95% of company after debt-for-equity swap; reverse stock split announced to stave off delisting Evergreen profit down 98% in second quarter $10m operating loss offset by investment gains leaving net profit for the quarter at $2.8m Owners and managers 'unaided' in fight against piracy, says Paradise Greece based manager confirms release of 'Polar' after 10 months captivity, but slams failed international policies Zim remains in the red Israeli line posts $68m second quarter loss as freight rates keep lines in the doldrums Star Reefers awarded damages from JFC Russian fruit importer ordered to pay $16.5m

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AUGUST 29, 2011
CSX Expands Columbus Intermodal Terminal CSX will spend $59 million to expand its intermodal terminal in Columbus, Ohio, leveraging its new terminal to the north... Purolator Adds Three US Offices Canadian logistics company Purolator International said it plans to open three more branch offices in the U.S. this year, after... Diesel Prices Rise First Time In Six Weeks Diesel prices across the United States rose 1 cent in the week ending Aug. 29, increasing for the first time... LAX Freight Decline Accelerates in July Freight tonnage at Los Angeles International declined for the fourth straight month in July, falling 7.3 percent in an accelerating... Consumer Spending Jumps 0.8 Percent Consumer spending rose 0.8 percent in July, the Commerce Department reported, as strong demand for motor vehicles led the strongest... Clean Energy Fuels Gets $150 Million Boost Three global investors will pump $150 million into a U.S. company that plans to build a nationwide network of natural... DOT's Summer Stimulus Nears $2.2 Billion The Department of Transportation has paid out nearly $2.2 billion to states in stimulus project funds this summer. The... CMA CGM Forecasts Positive 2011 CMA CGM expects 2011 to be a positive year despite reporting a 72 percent year-over year decline in first-half profit... Court Overturns Onboard Truck Recorder Rule A federal appeals court overturned a rule that would require certain trucking companies to use electronic onboard recorders to monitor... Post-Storm Flooding, Road Debris Slows Trucking Major trucking companies along the U.S. East Coast were restricting operations Monday in some areas hardest hit by the high... Star Reefers Wins $16.5 Million in Damages Star Reefers won $16.5 million in damages from a Russian fruit importer that terminated charters on the Norwegian ship-owner's refrigerated... Maersk Line Launches Ecuador-Europe Service Maersk Line is launching a direct service connecting Ecuador with Spain, Turkey and the Black Sea in late September, as... Big Lots Keeps Inventory Low in "Fragile" Market Big Lots is comfortable with its inventory levels being down more than 70 percent year-over-year, considering the "fragile" consumer market.... Ports Open After Irene, Trucks and Rails Resume Service Major East Coast ports re-opened Monday and trucking and railroad companies slowly resumed services as they began making a full... APL Logistics Takes "Cautious" Outlook Into 2012 APL Logistics is taking a "cautious" outlook for the rest of the year and into 2012, despite a strong first...

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AUGUST 29, 2011
MSC to start ANZ-Americas service CMA CGM to work with WFP in Somalia Horizon moves ahead with its recapitalisation plan FECR to build ICTF at Port Everglades European container outlook looks poor

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Jumbo jumps on wind gig Dutch heavy-lift operator prepares to send DP2 to Denmark to support Anholt Wind Farm project. USCG collars Greek owner Dianik Bross Shipping Corp in hot water as port state inspectors in California uncover magic pipe inside bulker. Augustea torches bulker Diversified Italian owner trims dry fleet as cash buyers pay a premium for Drummond Voyager, sources say. CMA CGM sinks Profit plummets 72% in the first-half but French liner giant's expansion efforts will continue, Saade says. DB: VL lay-ups unlikely Tanker owners will miss out on seasonal upswing if they pull the plug in response to rock-bottom rates, analyst warns. ORIG activates exchange DryShips drilling subsidiary prepares Times Square migration as parent makes good on a promise to swap shares. STX Europe profit soars Revenues fall but outlook for cruise, ferry and offshore shipbuilding expected to continue to improve. Mols heads for loss Danish ferry company says annual deficit could be up to DKK 80m after first-half result weakens. Maersk launches Med run Danish container line deploying eight ships to bring South American bananas to Europe. Iran deal costs bank dear JP Morgan Chase in largest ever sanctions busting settlement over IRISL and other deals. Seven boxships cut Four Asian lines reduce capacity on routes between Bangladesh, Singapore and Sri Lanka as losses mount. Yang Ming slumps to loss Taiwanese container line follows other big owners in posting first half deficit in falling markets. Slow Pentagon aids Maersk Danish liner giant a top recipient of $720m bonanza for late returned shipping containers. Cargoship goes adrift Sandfrakt's Norholm manages to restore limited power in severe North Sea gales. DSME takes a stake in HMM Hyundai Merchant Marine stock soars as cross chaebol share deal follows order for five mega containerships. Frontline still a "sell" Nordea says John Fredriksen's tanker company needs to shed tonnage as rates stay weak in third quarter.

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AUGUST 29, 2011
COAC meeting Horizon Lines announces refinancing Horizon Lines, the nation's largest domestic container shipping company, said Friday it has entered into a definitive deal to refinance its debt with a group of noteholders who will become the majority shareholders of the company upon completion o... MSC delays, lowers Asia/Med peak fees Mediterranean Shipping Co. has updated delayed and lowered its planned peak season surcharges on shipments from Asia to the Mediterranean. As of Thursday, MSC said it had postponed a planned peak season fee from Asia to east Med, Black Sea, and No... Seago to raise intra-Europe rates Seago Line, the A.P. Moller - Maersk Group's intra-Europe specialist carrier, said last week it plans to raise rates Oct. 1. The rate increases apply to shipments to and from northern Europe-Scandinavia-Baltic ports and Greece/Turkey, and southboun... MSC assesses Chennai congestion fee Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said last week it will implement a congestion surcharge on shipments from Asia to the Indian port of Chennai. The fee, effective Sept. 1, is $75 per 20-foot container and $100 per 40-foot container. A trucke... OOCL vet Wong to retire in October Wong Liner carrier OOCL said last week that long-serving executive Henry Wong, director of corporate logistics and fleet management, will retire from the company on Oct. 31. Paul Devine, senior vice president of sales of OOCL (USA), will be appoint... U.S. economy grew 1% in Q2 The U.S. economy grew even slower than previously thought in the second quarter. The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday reported gross domestic product for the period grew 1 percent compared to 1.3 percent in its initial estimate. First quarter out... OOCL expanded Kaohsiung terminal OOCL said Monday it has ordered two super-post-Panamax gantry cranes for its Kaohsiung Container Terminal (KAOCT) in the Port of Kaohsiung. The crane purchases are part of a project to expand capacity at KAOCT, which already has six post-Panamax c... New MTSNAC members picked The U.S. Transportation Department has appointed 29 members to the new Marine Transportation System National Advisory Council (MTSNAC), established to advise the department on marine transportation issues. The department has asked MTSNAC to develop... U.S. forges ahead on supply chain security strategy Developing the U.S. government's national strategy for securing the global supply chain has bogged down in the White House's National Security Council, where it has been under review since at least early April, a Department of Homeland Security of...

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AUGUST 29, 2011
Crowley commissions new barge 'This class has a long history of safe petroleum transportation and offers compelling economics and exceptional performance.' Fujairah prices mixed Deliveries available for supply up to and including September 12 in Cape Town. Russia: Export tax on fuel oil climbs again Russia approves new tax structure for crude oil and oil product exports. North European bunker markets rise Little demand in Piraeus. Search for shipping agent 'lost overboard' from bunker tanker MPA asks vessels to keep clear of Bedok Jetty. ECA will 'hit oldest cruise ships hardest' Bank warns of 'significant' impact when North American ECA is enforced. Asian refiners 'able to meet' 2012 sulphur standard Refiners in two key Asian bunker markets 'able to supply IFO with a sulphur content of no more than 3.50%'. Bunker prices mixed at start of week Supplies of bunker material sufficient at key Asian ports. PSVs to be built with 'innovative' propulsion system Vessels to be fitted with Siemen's Blue multi-drive low-voltage propulsion system. Aviation case in EU holds 'great implications' for shipping Brussels' proposal to regulate GHG emissions from shipping in EU 'will be heavily influenced by outcome of aviation case,' says Carbon Positive. Singapore police investigates alleged bunker 'theft' Bunker tanker owner claims MGO was taken while vessel was at the Tuas Anchorage. EU approves Lubrizol acquisition Berkshire Hathaway gets nod to acquire Lubrizol for $9 billion.

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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.

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

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