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BRIEFS

August 1, 2012

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MOL suffers US$64 million quarterly loss while revenues increase 8.59pc 'K' Line narrows net loss, shows improvement despite stagnant box market Cosco warns that first half financial loss will be worse than last year's Tianjin-Hong Kong link bolstered with two 1,000-TEU TS Lines ships Danaos profit and revenue surges despite stagnation in container market Box volume at Haifa surges 12pc to first half record of 719,883 TEU FMC: Canada blameless, but Canadian ports still a threat to US cargo Fujian's annual container volume expected to reach 10.5 million TEU Shanghai exports to EU down 7.9pc but city's Euro imports up 5.5pc Hunan provincial first half cargo rises 4pc to 81 million tonnes Congress mulls bill to restore 75pc cargo quota for US-flagged ships Chinese auto sector visits Le Havre to move its vehicles and spare parts Inchcape Shipping Services opens office in Mauritius through buyout Hacis to provide cargo export services to DB Schenker at Hong Kong airport Australia waives rules for Emirates-Flydubai non-compete affiliation Hong Kong provides Ohio's Rickenbacker Airport with 18pc cargo boost Bids in for air service to one of America's most remote communities

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JULY 31, 2012
Asia-Europe spot rates up last week Dhan Logistics opens Ahmedabad office Hamburg Süds Santa Ursula christened in Brazil Maersk Line to hike rates on major trade lanes in August Mehta Brothers Freight Forwarders obtains coveted ISO 9001:2008 certification Moore Stephens envisages increased pressure for incipient impairment in shipping NYK Global Bulk hosts onboard get-together to celebrate reconstruction of port devastated by Japan quake PSA focusing on port automation SC permits dismantling of controversial vessel at Alang Corn exports may crest to record 3.5 mt in 2011-12 JSW Jaigarh Port all set to handle containers RBI keeps policy rates unchanged, cuts SLR MACCIA's Foreign Trade Policy seminar on Aug. 3

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JULY 31, 2012
Royal Caribbean Cruises promotes Michael Bayley GAO report highlights plight of USCG legacy fleet China awards Aker Arctic contract for icebreaker design SENER brings Virtual Reality to CAD/CAM/CAE Ensco takes delivery of semi, joins S&P 500 Odfell orders four chemical tankers from HMD

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JULY 31, 2012
Trade between NAFTA partners climbs during month of May Inchcape Shipping Services nets UN food rations contract Crowley logistics group expanding service menu to Cartegena, Colombia IMO warns of implementation of new North American emissions rules Two million travelers use TSA airport screening program

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JULY 31, 2012
IUMI conference to debate Costa Concordia fall-out Casualty has implications for underwriting passengerships, says secretary-general P&I club becomes first to offer members K&R cover Product will normally have a $5m limit Aframax crude tanker fleet size to peak soon Vessel class saw less ordering than others after 2008 crisis, but spot market is still weak North American emission control area reduces SOx limits to 1% Restrictions to take immediate effect as region aligns with Baltic and North Sea Cosco issues first-half warning but eyes return to profit by 2014 The ballad of a state-owned conglomerate struggling to get back to black Cosco seeks 'special treatment' to stave off delisting fears Cosco could face a delisting warning in Shanghai at year-end Rongsheng's latest scrape Investigation of the yard's chairman by the US SEC could hurt its reputation, but the builder has finessed a tough situation before US to ban tanker charters and sales to Iran Latest move against Tehran also targets NITC insurance cover and reflagging Indian blackout failure leaves millions without power Further coal imports could provide relief to locals and shipowners Weak tanker rates curb profit for Capital Product Marinakis group charters yet another partnership vessel at sweet rate Chinese tanker scrap rate gap with subcontinent hits six-month record Prices in India drive demolition focus to south Asia Sale of MR pair sends Scorpio into second-quarter loss Figures highlight shrinking tanker values Lloyd's List caption competition Take the bull by the horns and help us out with a headline Scorpio confirms two more product tankers at Hyundai Mipo Fleet renewal gathers pace as company favours fuel-efficient newbuildings Poor weather hampers firefighters on MSC Flaminia Shipmanager waits for clearance to steer damaged boxship to shelter in UK Japan's big lines edge toward the black MOL, NYK and K Line report losses but hold to forecasts of full-year profits China approves CNOOC's second Shenzhen LNG terminal Country's top importer plans more terminals despite fears of overcapacity MHI shipbuilding division reports April-June losses Japanese yard receives only one commercial ship order PMSC certification expected in July 2013 European Commission to hold additional meeting before November deadline All change at Tui As Michael Frenzel steps down after 18 years at the helm of the group, Vodafone's Friedrich Joussen will take over Diversity advantage Japan's major lines benefit from running a portfolio of shipping businesses Gun warning Setting standards for private armed security on ships needs to be done with caution Chinese yard's LNG carrier deal provokes scepticism LNG carrier building deal may not be all it seems Boxships face long-term unemployment Scrapping increases as cargo prospects darken Courage Marine warns of greater loss Dry bulk player blames depressed market and fleet replacement Ahmadinejad suggests Iran stops exporting oil Price of oil based on political factors, not economic ones, so crude should be used in domestic refineries instead Maersk is losing $200 per feu on China to Australia routes Carrier describes situation as unsustainable Danaos back in black in second quarter Chief executive Coustas predicts upsurge for sector as a whole K Line predicts bigger full-year profit Japanese shipping line posts much smaller net loss in April-June compared to year-ago level

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JULY 31, 2012
US poised to tighten sanctions AMERICAN lawmakers are now targeting Iran's shipping and energy sectors with a new, even tougher set of sanctions Ahmadinejad: 'stop the exports of crude oil' IRAN should stop crude exports altogether, stressing refined oil products instead, President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was quoted as saying today Flaminia 'ping-pong' warned FRENCH greens group Robin des Bois warned authorities against playing "Ping-Pong" over providing a place of refuge for the fire-ravaged box ship MSC Flaminia Japan's Big 3 narrow losses JAPAN'S Big Three - MOL, NYK Line and 'K' Line - all narrowed losses for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, which began in April Celebrity names new boss ROYAL Caribbean-owned Celebrity Cruises today appointed Michael Bayley as its president and CEO CPP ups sponsor ties NASDAQ-listed Capital Product Partners today reported an adjusted loss in its latest quarter and revealed further reliance on its sponsor Capital Maritime as a charter counterparty Saga sells its last ship SAGA Tankers, the Norwegian VLCC owner that went public in 2010, today sold the last of its four vessels Moroccan ferry group seeks judicial protection BANKRUPT Moroccan ferry group Comanav-Comarit today said it is seeking legal protection from creditors VLGC business slows CHARTERERS have shunned fixing very large gas carriers to ship LPG, preferring to wait for SAUDI ARAMCO to unveil its August contract prices later this week TUI reveals Frenzel's replacement as CEO TUI, A KEY shareholder in German box giant Hapag-Lloyd, has chosen a replacement for Michael Frenzel as CEO Danaos sees 'stagnant' market BOX SHIP lessor Danaos has predicted that liner clients will be profitable in the near term, but noted that Europe's recovery is essential given looming newbuilding deliveries Courage's losses to widen SINGAPORE-listed Taiwanese bulker owner Courage Marine today warned losses for the first half would widen Russia, Vietnam agree to customs accord RUSSIA and Vietnam have agreed to implement customs-free trading, the Kremlin said NYK axes fleet spending NYK LINE said today it will scale back on fleet expansion, except for its LNG carrier fleet Crew rescued from grounded ship EIGHTEEN crew members have been rescued from a cargo ship that ran aground off the northern Philippines, its coastguards confirmed

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JULY 31, 2012
NAFTA Surface Trade Rose 8.3 Percent in May Trade via surface transportation between the U.S. and its North American Free Trade Agreement partners, Canada and Mexico, rose 8.3... NY-NJ ExpressRail Volume Up 10 Percent Volume on the Port of New York and New Jersey's ExpressRail intermodal rail service at marine terminals jumped 10 percent... Arkansas Best, ABF Return to Profit Transport operator Arkansas Best delivered an $11.8 million net profit in the second quarter, recovering from an $18.2 million first quarter... ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers Resume Talks Waterfront employers and office clerical workers in Southern California softened the tone of their rhetoric Tuesday and agreed to resume... 'K' Line Trims Loss, Forecasts Profit Japanese carrier "K" Line narrowed its losses in its April-June first quarter and said it expects rising rates and cost... Truck Overpass Ready to Open at Port of Savannah Georgia officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a $22.5 million overpass that will route trucks over six rail tracks at... Kuehne + Nagel Lands Metro Group Contract Kuehne + Nagel has won a major retail contract to provide ocean freight logistics management services for Hong Kong-based Group... Higher Rates, Better Freight Drive Celadon Profit Higher truckload rates, lower equipment costs and "better freight" boosted Celadon Group's profit 63.6 percent in the last quarter as... US May Hit Washing Machine Makers With Tariffs The U.S. Department of Commerce plans to impose tariffs on washing machines built by four major manufacturers after the agency... NYK Expects Profit on Containers for Year NYK said its first quarter losses on container shipping narrowed, and the diversified Japanese carrier said it expects the unit... DB Schenker to Ship a Third of China Cargo Through Hong Kong DB Schenker has signed a deal in which the forwarding giant will ship around one third of its air freight... Panalpina Second Quarter Profit Plunged 37.5 Percent Panalpina's second quarter profit tumbled 37.5 percent from a year ago, but the Swiss logistics and freight forwarder boosted its... MOL Narrows Losses, Raises Forecast Japanese carrier MOL narrowed its loss for its March-June quarter and said it expects improved container shipping results to contribute... More Container Ships Face Long-Term Unemployment Increasing numbers of container ships are facing long-term unemployment amid bleak job prospects in a bearish charter market, according to... Scandlines Exits European Short Sea Freight Market Scandlines completed its exit from Northern Europe's short sea freight market with the sale of a Baltic Sea route and... Danaos Back in the Black Greek shipowner Danaos returned to the black in the second quarter, booking net income of $8.97 million, compared with a... ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers Break Off Talks Contract negotiations between office clerical workers and the attorney representing waterfront employers in Los Angeles-Long Beach resumed Monday morning after a...

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JULY 31, 2012
All that glitters is not gold Weighing in at some 412 grams the Olympic gold medals currently being won in London for 'swifter, higher, stronger' athletic achievements are surprisingly made ... Q1 net losses narrow for Japanese carrier trio The three Japanese ocean carriers have seen their net losses for the first quarter of their fiscal years significantly reduce compared to the same period of last ... MSC Flaminia: bad weather stymies salvors CMA CGM to start new Brazex service in August CMA CGM has announced that its new Brazil Express (Brazex) service connecting South America's largest country with the Caribbean basin will be standalone operation ... Taiwanese shippers hope the 'worst is over' in Europe Taiwan's key European export market plunged in the second quarter of the year sending its economy into contraction mode against an earlier forecast of slight growth.According ... Stubkjaer joins Carrix Knud Stubkjaer, an ex ceo of Maersk Line and an employee of that organisation for more than 30 years has joined Seattle-based Carrix Inc, the parent company of ... Market downturn and carriers' rate hikes hit Panalpina Panalpina, which is one of the world's largest logistics groups, posted weaker profits in its Q2 12 fiscal period, but according to ceo, Monika Ribar, still 'outperformed ... Saudi Arabia's KAEC to open next year The initial phase of Saudi Arabia's new port at King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), which is located near Rabigh about 100km north of Jeddah, should open next year. ...

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JULY 31, 2012
ADM pounces on port Lazaridis defends charters Radio silence at OSG Vernicos targets resales Celebrity passes torch Death for Glory ship A tanker which survived a brush with Somali pirates last year has been sold for scrap in Pakistan. Capital slides in Q2 Cal Dive & Fugro ink JV Cal Dive and Fugro have joined forces to compete for the growing number of subsea projects within the offshore energy industry. Scorpio admits order Scorpio Tankers has confirmed a swoop for up to four newbuildings at Hyundai Mipo in South Korea. SCI sells oldie Shipping Corp of India has rid itself of its sole bulk oil carrier. Polarcus back in black Polarcus has turned around its fortunes off the back of a bigger fleet and improved utilisation. Better from NCL Norwegian Cruise Line has overcome a weak European economy to post an improved second quarter. Barclays cuts Rongsheng Probe into chairman's share dealings leads to fears institutionals will turn away. OSG keeps AMS ships American Shipping Company has rejigged a series of charter contracts with Overseas Shipholding Group and finalised a refinancing package with lenders. Odfjell orders eight Odfjell has returned to the newbuilding arena with an order for up to eight ships at Hyundai Mipo. NYK to slash fleet Continuing unprofitability of its core shipping business has led to Nippon Yusen Kaisha abandoning plans for a big fleet expansion. Double joy for MHI Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has seen a huge upswing in its first quarter numbers though its shipping segment fell into the red. Saga to spread cash Shareholders in Saga Tankers are ready to split the company's cash following the departure of its last vessel. Fincantieri flush Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri is flush with cash after an improved first half showing MOL cuts deficit Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has narrowed its first quarter loss after seeing a rise in sales across the board. K Line banks on oldies K Line has moved against the grain for more modern vessels and decided to stretch the useful life of many of its ships. MES sees order growth Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding has seen profits fall by over 50%, but has seen new orders increase on a year ago. Scorpio back at Mipo Scorpio Tankers has returned to Hyundai Mipo for up to four more fuel efficient newbuildings, it is thought. Danaos returns to profit Danaos has reported a return to profits for the second quarter of 2012 with net income of $8.9m. Wallem teams with NTC Wallem Shipmanagement has teamed-up with Nanjing Tanker Corp in a new joint venture ship management partnership in Singapore.

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JULY 31, 2012
Japanese lines recover in fiscal 1Q The improvement included two of the carriers making operating profits at group level. Collectively, the three lines cut their first quarter fiscal year losses from $265 million in 2011 to $42 million this year. Washington Notebook: CBP's new port director for Houston/Galveston Washington interests want HMT reform Government officials and business leaders are using last week's report from the FMC on U.S.-bound sea freight moving through Canadian and Mexican ports to support calls for HMT reform and increased U.S. port investment. Panalpina's profit falls, Latin America bright spot The Swiss forwarding and logistics company had consolidated profit of 17.3 million Swiss francs ($17.7 million) in the second quarter ending June 30, 46 percent less than the 32 million Swiss francs it earned in the same 2011 period. NS overhauls coal line in record time The Eastern railroad said it completed $20.5 million of track, bridge and signal improvements along a major coal line through the Monongahela Valley during a seven-day blitz timed to coincide with coal miners' annual weeklong summer break. Crowley offers LCL service to Colombia Quad-C buys Network Global Logistics Logitude, Pangea partner on SaaS forwarding U.S. duties set for washers from Mexico, South Korea Kansas adds digital IFTA filing support Longview gets new CEO Evanhoe pairs with Fluensee on RFID TP Pulse: Shipper worries over ILA strike remain

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JULY 31, 2012
Traders forecast 'supply crunch' of on-spec fuel in August Traders claim shortage of on- specification cargoes is due to lack of available high density blending materials. NYK abandons fleet expansion plans Shipping firm blames global 'economic challenges'. IFO prices firm in Fujairah Fujairah prices move up with bigger jumps seen in Suez. Prices move with narrow margins across Europe Price climb slows in Rotterdam with mixed picture elsewhere. Industry player publishes guide to oil trading jargon Book based on years of experience in oil trading business. US tightens sanctions against Iran Senate and Congress reconcile sanctions bills and add new provisions. ECA: Shipping company entering 'unchartered waters' 'There are more unknowns than knowns,' says Matson official. Iran 'to stop' exporting crude Falling crude exports turn Iran inwards towards its domestic market. 'Ships get bigger and bigger' in drive for economies of scale 'We can't carry on doing what we've been doing,' says Maersk Line executive. Dual-fuel ferry order goes to European yard Fincantieri to build 'eco' ferry for Canadian company. Prices lack direction in Asian bunker markets Supplies of bunker fuels largely fine at major ports in Asia on Tuesday. Tanker specialist orders fuel efficient newbuilds Odfjell says ships 'will have an eco-friendly design and lower fuel consumption'. Alaskan city supports state suit against US EPA North Amercian ECA will increase cost of living for local population as shipping firms pass on the higher bunker costs. Chartered ships returned as rates stay low Dry bulk woes pile pressure on charterers and shipowners. Bunker prices to lift flat tanker rates in 2013 Flat rates to increase on the back of a 14% increase in average bunker prices, says shipbroker. South Korean bunker output slightly up in August Most refiners to maintain bunker production levels. Chimbusco in low sulphur fuel oil purchase Pays a premium for the LSFO cargo from Russia. INTERTANKO updates optimal speed model for tankers Aims for a 'common understanding' of the benefits of reduced speed amid high bunker prices and overcapacity. Liner outlook upbeat on lower bunker costs Box rates have stabilised on better capacity management in the sector, says Danaos CEO.

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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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