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BRIEFS

July 4, 2012

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Hapag-Lloyd increases Far East-India rates, and North Asia-Oz US$300/TEU Chongqing's international cargo volume up 19.7pc in first five months Hapag-Lloyd's big shareholder Kuehne proposes merger with Hamburg Sud Wan Hai sees 2nd quarter profit on strong transpac, falling oil prices Oakland enjoys May gain of 4.9pc to 203,446 TEU, first in 3 months China's container throughput growth to lead the world again this year World Shipping Council condemns US government rate index scheme HKGCC sees next CEPA step fostering cross-border service cooperation Tianjin forges closer cooperation ties with Yellow River coastal region Malaysia's PTP to buy 8 quay cranes, 32 RTGs to meet needs of megaships US, Canada, Mexico surface trade value up 8.2pc to US$79.9 billion Cristal e-College receives Japanese approval for seafarer education scheme New shipping public relations firm specialises in crisis communications Philippine Airlines faces strike, 2,600 layoffs expected in outsourcing Hunger striking Air India pilots demand exclusive Dreamliner training Hong Kong named world's busiest air cargo airport in latest top 10 ranking

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JULY 3, 2012
AADA to reduce bunker surcharge from July 28 MANSA membership crosses 100, now totals 104 Olympics barge service may become regular box service on Thames Report warns of difficult times for European forwarders T.S. Lines forays back into Far East-India trade with China India Express (CIX) service GMB's ports & shipping conference deliberates on all the relevant issues High Court stays TAMP order reducing tariff of JN Port's terminals Hind Terminals CFS launches ambulance service Service tax on rail freight postponed Commerce Ministry suggests withdrawal of MEP for Basmati Exports dip 4.16 pc in May Govt may amend MSME definition INR touches 54.86 on sustained capital inflows Planning Commission pegs infra bill at 65 lakh cr. in 12th Plan

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JULY 3, 2012
Le Havre welcomes large WWL ship The "Parsifal", one of the largest ro-ro ships in Wallenius Wilhemsen Logistics' fleet, recently called at the ro-ro terminal in the port of Le Havre (France). The ... New joint venture for hauling rail freight in transit between China and Europe A new joint venture named YuXinOu (Chongqing) Logistics Co Ltd has been established to transport railfreight in transit between China and Europe. YuXinOu Logistics Co Ltd, which is... The 2012 call for Marco Polo project proposals is open The EU has announced that the 2012 call for Marco Polo project proposals is now open. The available budget for the 2012 call is EUR 64.6 million. Special environmentally-friendly ... UK Pall-Ex plans to expands to France Pall-Ex freight distribution network has announced plans to launch a network in France by the end of 2012. The company already has a French partner in place and will operate ... ICAO and industry develop new tools to counter future volcanic ash events The International Volcanic Ash Task Force (IVATF), a special multidisciplinary group established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in response to the Eyjafjal... Kenya Airways and Afreximbank sign fleet financing agreement Kenya Airways Ltd announced that its board of directors has approved the award of the mandate to arrange financing for the purchase of nine new Boeing B787-800s, one Boeing B777-30... APM Terminals opening new regional headquarters in Singapore APM Terminals is to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific market by opening a new regional headquarters office in Singapore, thereby allowing the Shanghai office to concentrate o... New chairman for port of Quebec Serge Lebel, the interim chairman of the Quebec port authority (APQ), has announced the board of directors' decision to appoint éric Dupont as the new port chairman and Claude Rous... Monika Ribar elected to Swiss International Air Lines' board of directors Panalpina's CEO Monika Ribar was elected to the board of directors of Swiss International Air Lines at the company's annual general meeting on 28 June. She succeeds Walter Bosch. T... 70% lower CO2 emissions now also for medium and long distance transport The German trailer manufacturer Kögel has developed a trailer model called CNG that raises the range of gas-powered trucks from the current 300 - 500 km to more than 1,000 km, and ... AsstrA improving intermodal links between EU, CIS and Asia The Polish company Sped Kampania, an experienced rail transportation forwarder, joined AsstrA in Warsaw recently, a month after merging with the Swiss logistics provider AsstrA. Ac...

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JULY 3, 2012
Fairhaven Shipyard to pay $175,000 penalty for Clean Water Act... Deltamarin wins contract for 28,000 dwt version of fuel... Silver Ships to build oil spill service boats for Saudi... NPS ferry is first dedicated Great Lakes vessel fitted with BWT... Hyundai Heavy Industries books $1.2 billion order for ten...

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JULY 3, 2012
Grand Alliance vessel call celebrated at Tacoma's Washington United Terminals TSA expanding Precheck program at Portland International Airport Horizon Lines vessels earn CSA safety recognition Port of Olympia director upgrades Environmental Programs Department Vancouver Fraser Port Authority names Turner to second director term

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JULY 3, 2012
Yangzijiang gets $150m loan from CDB Credit is backed by shares owned by chairman Ren Yuanlin Rongsheng under pressure to complete buyout of Quanchai Group Institutional investors urge China's largest private yard to act as regulatory deadline looms Berlian Laju Tanker gets a three-month reprieve from creditors Embattled tanker owner vows to fight on with restructuring process amid mounting pressure Is a side letter legally enforceable? Court of Appeal gives guidance on a useful commercial tool Brightoil reveals China oil-trading ambitions Outsized plans rest on a well-honed strategy that spreads its risk at home and abroad Dry bulk FFA volumes fall to weakest reported levels Total lots traded has fallen since the financial crisis first hit Panamax bulker half year spot rates average four-digit figure for first time since crisis hit Newbuilding deliveries, eurozone uncertainty and China's slowing economy combine with summer season to create dire earnings Raising capital allows K Line to hold its ground, but at a risk Shipping group hopes for better times ahead as fuel prices fall NYK pins its hopes on logistics Japan giant to expand warehousing and freight-forwarding businesses Got it taped? Latest twist in Costa Concordia probe highlights why black boxes matter Opportunistic suezmaxes nab Mediterranean aframax cargoes Baltic Sea spot rates to fall as Primorsk closes for maintenance Costa Cruises denies black box glitch that could hinder Concordia probe Reports claim voyage data recorder was out of service when ship ran aground Garden thoughts of a snail Arriving at a definition of market distorting behaviour takes time Offshore market and retrofit lift German component makers New orders expected to pick up in 2012 Stena Weco forms joint venture for shipping plantation owner's palm oil Fleet to be set up of 10 to 15 ships in the 5,000 dwt-25,000 dwt range Glimmers of hope for container lines as rates hikes stick Shippers must brace themselves to pay more for transport in 2013, says Drewry Thoresen Shipping buys supramax to back expansion Dry bulk operator bucks the trend adding tonnage in a down cycle Sanko Steamship files for court protection in US Matsui steps down as Japanese shipowner turns to Chapter 15 to protect its assets Iran renews threat to shut the Strait of Hormuz MPs back draft bill to block Arab oil shipments to pro-sanctions states Evergreen backs down gracefully Plans for 13,800 teu ships are now on track, after weeks of back-room jostling Arsenault donates $1m to Investing in Somalia Piracy cost $7bn worldwide last year and shipping bore the brunt of the costs Flinders Ports buys up full ownership of Adelaide Container Terminal DP World South Australia sells its 60% stake for an undisclosed sum Seanergy free float triggers Nasdaq notice Dry bulk owner has 180 days to comply with minimum $5m rule Evergreen seals 10-boxship deal with Enesel EXCLUSIVE DATA: 10 things you need to know about ultra-large boxships Maersk Line and APL land big wins for US military contracts Worldwide shipments to be completed by August 2013

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JULY 3, 2012
Hapag-Lloyd seeking new rate rise IMPORTERS could be facing further box rate increases in the Asia/Europe westbound trade next month, as Hapag-Lloyd said it would seek more rises Breakers set mark, despite weak prices DESPITE still-soft scrap prices, a record 29 ships have been sent to breakers, brokers told Fairplay today Croatia plans own LNG terminal on Krk CROATIA will open its own LNG terminal in the northern Adriatic by 2016, according to reports published today Marine supplier sales climb GERMANY's shipbuilding and offshore technology suppliers today hailed a recovery in sales, following the 2009-10 downturn Thoresen boosts fleet THORESEN Shipping Singapore said today it has bought a secondhand Supramax bulker as part of a push to increase its fleet VLCC rates set new '12 low VLCC RATES have fallen to a new 2012 low, as vessel supply continues to outstrip demand Heavy rain erodes coal demand in China CHINA received unusual downpours in June, which eroded the usual peak demand for thermal coal, according to Commodore Research Greek owner behind Evergreen ULCSs GREEK shipowner Enesel, part of the NS Lemos group of companies, is confirmed to have contracted 10 ultra-large container ships for long-term charter to Evergreen Line of Taiwan Formosa Plastics charters out VLCCs TAIWAN'S petrochemicals giant Formosa Plastics Marine is lowering its costs by chartering out some VLCCs, Fairplay was told today DPW hands over Adelaide box holding DUBAI Ports World said today it has handed over its 60% holding in Adelaide's box terminal to Flinders Port after the Australian group exercised its right to buy the stake SAUDI ARAMCO's LPG price hits low SAUDI ARAMCO's LPG contract price for July has hit a two-year low, amid waning summer demand

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JULY 3, 2012
FMCSA Shuts Down Tennessee Trucking Outfit Although a new study raises doubts about the reliability of CSA scores, those scores increasingly help federal regulators shut down... Report Claims Gap Between CSA Scores, Crash Risk A second Wells Fargo analysis of the CSA program deepens doubts about the link between CSA BASIC scores and a trucker's... Top 20 Ocean Carriers Boost Fleets by 844,000 TEUs The world's top 20 ocean carriers boosted their container ship fleets by 844,000 20-foot equivalent units in the past 12... Trans-Pacific Partnership Talks Begin American exporters could get improved access to Asia-Pacific markets if U.S. negotiations with eight Pacific Rim countries that kicked off... Matson Stock Up 5 Percent on First Day of Trading Matson Inc. stock rose 5 percent Monday in the company's first day of trading after its separation from longtime parent... Airbus Confirms US Plant in Mobile Airbus will start assembling narrow-body A320 aircraft at its first U.S. plant in Mobile, Ala., in 2016, the European aerospace... Container Lines Could Turn Profit This Year, Drewry Says Container lines could reduce their overall losses for the year as a whole to $1.3 billion or even turn a... Evergreen to Charter 10 13,800-TEU Vessels Taiwanese carrier Evergreen has finally embraced mega container ships, agreeing to charter 10 13,800 20-foot equivalent unit vessels ordered today... Hapag-Lloyd Sets Rate Hikes on Asia-Europe Trade Hapag-Lloyd plans to implement a peak-season surcharge and a general rate increase on Asia-Europe trade, as part of a new... Maersk Ltd. Gains Up to $2.1 Billion US Defense Contract Maersk Line Ltd. was awarded an up to $2.1 billion contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to ship cargo... UP CEO Expects Record 2012 Profit Union Pacific Railroad CEO and President Jack Koraleski said the railroad is on track for annual year-over-year volume growth and...

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JULY 3, 2012
Long Beach 'lusts over' Latin America The Port of Long Beach is determined to tap into the growth potential afforded by Latin America and has opened a trade representative office in Panama. It is headed-up ... CSAV: average rate recovers According to its container business rate index, troubled Chilean ocean carrier, CSAV, saw its average rate per TEU climb to USD1,855 in May - more than ... Hapag-Lloyd rejoins freight rate merry-go-round Hapag-Lloyd has joined the growing list of ocean carriers seeking a peak season surcharge from Asia (excluding Japan) to Northern Europe. It intends to charge USD350/TEU ... CMA CGM sells more assets CMA CGM and its parent company Merit Holding have announced the sale of their small cruise liner business La Compagnie du Ponant to Bridgepoint for an undisclosed ... Evergreen finally strikes deal for 13,800TEU ships Taiwan carrier Evergreen has for the first time entered the mega vessel league after concluding an agreement with Greek shipowner Enesel S. A. to charter ... London Gateway's first customer known London Gateway's first ocean carrier customer is known but cannot yet be identified. Speaking at a press gathering on site yesterday, ceo Simon Moore said that ... Cargotec buys Asciano's automation arm Finland-based Cargotec, which is a leading manufacturer of container handling equipment and supplier of terminal management solutions, has strengthened its position ... Ocean carrier shortlists announced for CI-Awards 2012 The past year has been another one that has challenged ocean carriers resolve to the extreme and while financial losses have again mounted, a number of operators ...

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JULY 3, 2012
SSY duo joins CW Kellock Paul Willcox-led team bolstered by the arrival of David Slater and Henry Trowbridge. Sumatec sells tanker fleet Malaysian group offloads Semua's 10 ships to businessman Halim Saad. YZJ rakes in $150m Ren Yuanlin offers up shares to help shipyard net loans with China Development Bank. Seadrill hunts US purse John Fredriksen-led driller plans MLP IPO in a move which could be worth $2bn. Korean record to topple World's largest shipbuilding nation braced for first drop in exports for nearly 20 years. Seanergy on notice Nasdaq says Greek owner must regain publicly traded value of over $5m. Fire hits livestock ship Blaze breaks out in engine room of Jordanian vessel in Tuzla repair yard. SCI halts China runs Indian state owner scrapping unviable containership routes in downturn. Black box "faulty" Leaked emails appear to show Costa's concerns over Concordia's VDR.

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JULY 3, 2012
Washington Notebook: News and notes from CBP ports of entry Saia buys brokerage, 3PL business Saia Inc., a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, has acquired Robart Transportation Inc. and its subsidiary RL Services Group. The Robart Cos., based in Duluth, Ga., provides truckload brokerage and logistics services. Long Beach passes cargo incentive programs The Southern California port on Monday announced two incentive programs aimed at inducing big ships and discretionary intermodal cargo to call at its marine terminals. If formerly approved, the programs will take effect Aug. 1. CA Technologies launches ecoGovernance 3.0 Trailer telematics starts fleet optimization jump White House completes annual GSP review Ecuador preferential trade status questioned Drewry: Carriers inch back to break even Epec completes supply chain agreement, investment FedEx completes Tatex acquisition July 4th a blast for cargo thieves "Shippers, manufacturers and transportation companies must remain aware of the increased security risks during the upcoming holiday weekend," said Dan Burges of FreightWatch International. Kuehne suggests Hamburg-Süd/Hapag-Lloyd merge Cowan leads finance at Moore Stephens R2 Logistics heads to Texas Evergreen cements big-ship order Evergreen has finalized a long-mooted order for 10 13,800-TEU ships. The vessels will be built by Hyundai Heavy Industries and delivered from the second half of 2013 through the second half of 2014. Airbus to build A320 plant in Alabama Hildebrandt heads ChemLogix business development Inchcape adds VPs for Europe, North Africa Horizon wins safety recognition

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JULY 3, 2012
Middle East hub follows firming trend Suez prices move against regional trends. Strong gains in European bunker markets NYMEX trading higher in early trading. Gazprom Neft acquires Eastern European bunker player Gazprom's bunker arm moves closer to growth goal. Sanko makes new bankruptcy filing in US court 'I would be very surprised if there are not more corporate failures amongst shipping companies,' warns lawyer. Multipurpose cargo vessel running on biofuel Finnish shipping company claims 'world first' in moves towards sustainable shipping. IFO prices largely up at Asian ports Supplies of marine fuel fine at key Asian ports on Tuesday. Iran increases tension on the Strait of Hormuz Legislation threatens disruption to shipping lanes in counter move to oil embargo Singapore industry veteran starts own venture Simon Neo Tiau Gee establishes bunker broking and trading firm. Titan Petrochemicals chairman heads for door Zhao Xu Guang takes on top job at Titan Oil. South China fuel oil imports fall 68% on month in June Region imported a total of 160,000 mt of fuel oil for the bonded bunker market in June. California ARB issues OGV fuel regulation guidance Reminds operators to comply with the North American ECA requirements.

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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

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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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