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August 6, 2012

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Asia-Europe rate increase short-lived as rates slip 1pc to US$1,710 Transpacific August rate hike fails to take hold amid fears of price plunge Hanjin back in Portland after month's avoidance of longshoremen's slowdown Troubled Horizon Lines widens loss to US$29.8 million in second quarter APM T to open Lazaro Cardenas terminal to rival Hutchison's box shop 'K' Line ships' on-time performance improves in second quarter over Q1 Nestle sources Vietnam coffee accenting corporate social responsibility Tibet Railway moves petroleum, agricultural goods, building materials Kuehne + Nagel expands services for BMW with Bavarian logistics hub DHL quarterly profit soars 20pc to US$166.7 billion as revenues jumps 7.3pc Complications delay opening of Ahmedabad airport's perishables warehouse Court clears Hawker Beechcraft to discuss sale to China's Superior Aviation

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Govt revises norms for tankers carrying crude oil from Iran Greatships subsidiary delivers Greatship Mamta to buyers Maersk Line's 'fresh' commitment to customers Ashok Leyland expanding its global footprint Exim Club to throw light on investment opportunities in Myanmar today RBI grants reprieve to exporters on foreign exchange earnings Ashok Gadkari retires as Chief Mechanical Engineer of MbPT DP World's container volumes up 7.5 pc in H1 Kerala rejects Welspuns Vizhinjam bid Typhoon Saola closes ports in Taiwan, causing severe disruption to shipping Rlys may hike haulage charges for box train operators Core sector growth decelerates to 3.6 pc in June Forex reserves at $ 288.65 bn INR ends week 42 paise lower at 55.76 Vigilance Study Circle, Mumbai holds bi-monthly meeting BBC Chartering opens new office in Antwerp Ekin Nakliyat keeps busy with heavy & oversized movements in Turkey PPG wraps up successful annual conference

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AUGUST 3, 2012
TOTE receives ECA waiver to pursue LNG conversion USCG completes Arctic oil spill recovery exercise Oceanteam refinances two offshore construction vessels Moody's lowers OSG ratings Maersk Line, Limited acquires 3PSC Great Lakes Dredge splashes out at U.S. shipyards

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Port of Portland opening T-4 to Seaport Celebration event APL ends chassis program in Denver, Salt Lake City Trucking group calling for 'Good Stuff' award nominations BNSF plans to invest $106 million in Washington US rail freight traffic heads up during week

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Matson seeks to win over new investors Exclusive: Newly listed US Jones Act line plans to build on current business model Matson eyes Alaska trades, but is wary of dangers Oakland line would be potential buyer if an existing business is put up for sale US line starts to plan for fleet upgrade Jones Act carrier Matson will order from US yards Hutchison terminal hits back Tanzania International Container Terminal Services, for which HPH holds the concession, has been criticised over container dwell times APMT sets sights on Dar es Salaam Netherlands-based terminals division is first to declare its hand publicly for tender DP World plans to build on African port concessions Global port group has continent-wide plans to build on its current three port concessions and a stevedoring business Plastic is not fantastic for UK shipping Recession highlights dire consequences of flags of convenience for jobs at sea Rotterdam terminal shut-down will see Odfjell losses mount Whistleblower slams safety and maintenance at Botlek storage site Comment: Behind the scenes in shipping's top job Yang will lead a cast of strong characters who will shape the global maritime industry Introducing the new most powerful man in world shipping Yang replaces Li as party boss in China's Ministry of Transport Slack enforcement of safety at Odfjell Terminal Rotterdam has knock-on effect Dutch Safety Board launches independent inquiry which has wider implications Macquarie and TTMI developments boost B+H Ocean Carriers' Chapter 11 aspirations Convenience of dealing with fewer bankers described as a key benefit in today's climate Europe sees container imports plummet Continent's economic woes wreak havoc on inbound volumes Norway's LNG export plant comes back on line Boost to vessels serving the plant and to winter freight rates for owners TEN eyes return to profit after slashing losses Owner hopes for storage deals for VLCC pair which have hobbled results Diana fixes two panamaxes at $9,250 a day for two years Three-year panamax charter contracts hit lowest levels in a decade Capesizes back to square one Rates fall on the West Australia to China route as steelmaking demand falters Petrobras books VLCC Amantea for two years Time charter fixtures continues to rise in face of dire spot market Israeli group accuses Inmarsat of breaking US sanctions against Iran Ultimatum to UK firm to cut communications for Iranian tankers Strike in Colombia threatens coal exports Miners have declared force majeure, brokers report Good news for product tankers as Algeria boosts fuel imports Mediterranean's small tankers will benefit Romney's house of fun Welcome to the presidential hopeful's hall of smoke and mirrors Trials of triangulation Baltic Exchange benchmarks understate tankers' true earnings potential Indian owners loath to lift Iranian crude SCI and Great Eastern say government-backed P&I replacement lacks clarity Box Ships prefers short periods for unfixed duo Owner close to fixing first ship for less than six months but notes charterers can be reluctant to keep it so short Concerns as suezmax fleet grows 5% in first half of year Slippage levels lowest of all tanker segments Omega Chapter 11 drama might not be over, say experts Junior lenders and unsecured creditors weigh up "significant options" Omega Navigation Enterprises files Chapter 11 reorganisation plan George Kassiotis proposes to pump in $2.6m, but junior lenders and former shareholders face wipeout Inmarsat boosted as shipping signs up to broadband Company's fifth-generation satellites to go head to head with K-brand providers Titan Petrochemicals says bondholders against liquidation Troubled Hong Kong-listed logistics firm has $166m in outstanding bonds

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AUGUST 3, 2012
APM to invest $12.2Bn THE FOUR strategic core businesses of AP Møller-Maersk will get $12.2Bn in investments over the next few years, according to CEO Nils Smedegaard Andersen OSG seen nearing asset sale MOODY'S has dropped Morten Arntzen-led OSG deeper into 'junk' territory - and predicted that a sale of non-core assets could be pending TEN narrows losses NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation today reported a sharp drop in losses, as results were buoyed by the higher charter rate for its LNG carrier Trans-Pacific box rates pushing up BOX RATES on eastbound trans-Pacific routes have trended up since increases sought by several container lines took effect on 1 August Golar LNG could add six to newbuilding orderbook GOLAR LNG could add up to six newbuildings to its orderbook, which already lists a dozen ships to be built, without raising more equity, a shipping analyst said today Horizon's losses deepen BONDHOLDER-owned Horizon Lines has reported wider losses but maintained that its liquidity remains "adequate" Beware box 'rates leak' A BOX sector "rates leak" is straining the bargaining position of container shipping lines, a senior shipping analyst warned today Capesize owners fear negative rates CAPESIZE bulker owners are trying to avoid subsidising voyages amid rising bunker prices, brokers told Fairplay today SMM half-year profits drop 15% SEMBCORP Marine said today lower margins from new projects caused a 15% drop in its 1H net profits MMHE's profits fall 30% MALAYSIA Marine & Heavy Engineering said today net profits dropped 30% in the second quarter that ended 30 June Product tanker tonnage list tightens PRODUCT tanker rates are remaining firm this week, thanks to tight vessel availability and firm naphtha demand September to add VLCC misery BROKERS expect VLCC earnings to remain stuck in negative territory for September laycans, as chartering for August nears completion Owners shun PCG deals CHEMICAL tanker owners show little interest in bidding for CoAs with Malaysia's PETRONAS Chemicals, brokers told Fairplay today Managers buying HSBC Shipping Services HSBC BANK said it has agreed to sell HSBC Shipping Services, which offers shipbroking and consultancy services, to its senior managers STX to import US maize SOUTH Korea's STX Corp has signed a memorandum of understanding with compatriot National Agricultural Cooperative Federation to import US maize

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AUGUST 3, 2012
CP's Harrison Wants to Speed Up Trains, Improve Terminals Canadian Pacific Railway shippers worried that E. Hunter Harrison would immediately push for tighter scheduling can take solace in recent... JOC Trucking Employment Index Rises in July The Journal of Commerce Trucking Employment Index rose 0.3 percentage points in July as for-hire motor carriers and other U.S.... Transport Employment Rises 1.9 Percent Transportation and warehousing employment increased 1.9 percent year-over-year in July, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor... Short Line Rail Intermodal Volume Up 19 Percent This Year North American intermodal growth isn't just driving volume on the major railroads, with the expanding transport mode boosting traffic 19... YRC Worldwide's Welch: 'We're Still Not Satisfied' It's been a long time since "YRC Worldwide" and "profit" could be mentioned in the same breath. Although the troubled... Ryder Europe Completes Aquisition of UK's Euroway Ryder Europe said it has completed the acquisition of Euroway, a U.K.-based truck rental and fleet management company. The... Baltimore Builds Growth in Container Cargo The volume of containers handled by the Port of Baltimore declined 2.8 percent in June from the same month... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of July 30 - Aug. 3 Singapore-based container carrier APL plans to impose "operational cost recovery surcharges" on all shipments moving through ports in Saudi Arabia. The carrier will... A.P. Moller-Maersk Strategy Paying Off, CEO Says A.P. Moller-Maersk's five-year plan of focusing on four core strategic businesses is already paying off, according to Group CEO Nils... YRC Worldwide Earns Operating Profit Trucking giant YRC Worldwide reported an operating profit of $15.5 million in the second quarter while cutting its net loss... IAG Cargo Revenue Slips 0.3 Percent Cargo revenue at International Airlines Group, the merged British Airways-Iberia carrier, stalled in the second quarter as strong growth at... All Nippon Airways Back in the Black All Nippon Airways Co. posted a group net profit of $7.59 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012, which... APL Ends Chassis Service in Denver, Salt Lake City APL said Friday it is no longer providing chassis as part of its container transport services in Denver and Salt... IJS Global Opens DC for Novartis IJS Global opened a dedicated warehouse in the Philippines to handle the logistics needs of Novartis Animal Healthcare. ... Typhoon Shuts Taiwanese Ports, Airports Transportation infrastructure ground to a halt and at least one person was killed as Typhoon Saola made landfall in eastern... Hanjin Reverses First Quarter Loss Hanjin Shipping, riding strong gains in container volume and revenue, climbed back into the black in the second quarter. ... Commentary: A National Port Vision? Really? I actually laughed after reading that Sen. Lindsay Graham, R-S.C., viewed the recent release of an Army Corps of Engineers... Commentary: Carrier Changes Shaking Up Parcel Markets When UPS last spring agreed to acquire TNT Express for $6.6 billion, the deal reverberated throughout global express and parcel... Commentary: US-Canada Border War, Eh? My Canadian friend on the phone sounded mystified. He'd read the Federal Maritime Commission's report on cross-border container shipments, and...

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Freightliner diverts to avoid Olympics grand show At the halfway stage of the 2012 London Olympics, today is expected to be the busiest day so far as the track and field athletes join the stage of the 'biggest ... Horizon's H1 loss widens Charlotte [NC]-headquartered Horizon Lines has seen its net loss widen and operating profit EBITDA fall for H1 2012; nevertheless drilling down in to the Q2 results, ... APL rolls out third-party US chassis model APL launched its third party provider chassis model in two different regions in the US this week - and after trials in these areas it is planning to launch the ... Tropical's profits down in Q2 12 Riviera Beach (FL)-based Tropical Shipping has seen operating losses widen in Q2 12 compared with the corresponding period of 2011, with the USD4 million deficit ... US - Mexico the highlight as NAFTA trade up 8.3% Trade using surface transport between the countries of the trilateral trade bloc [NAFTA] - Canada, Mexico and the US - rose year-on-year by 8.3% in May to total ... Santos sees its box count rise in H1 12 Santos, which is Brazil's largest box port, handled 8% more containers in H1 12 than it did in the corresponding period of 2011 with just under 1.5 million TEU ... MSC Flaminia: salvors unable to board Dar es Salaam starts its 'one-stop-centre' In a determined bid to improve cargo transfers through the port, Tanzania's largest port, Dar es Salaam has taken action to consolidate 11 different government ... Royal Navy 'protect' Hapag boxship A Hapag-Lloyd containership operating on the German liner's Indamex [USEC - Indian sub-continent] service appreciated the protecting arm of two Royal Navy minehunters ...

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Kassiotis to the rescue OTS mints debt deal GLDD's game changer Tsakos soars DVB dodges wounded Knight HOS sell-off overblown Credit Suisse has cooled fears about a post-results crash in the share price of Hornbeck. Rena win for Resolve American salvor Resolve Marine has won the hotly contested contract to remove the wreck of the Costamare containership Rena. Titans team up Tufton Oceanic has emerged as a partner for Blackstone Group in its swoop for a fleet of tankers from Hartmann Group. Jasa reels in Exxon Malaysia's Jasa Merin has won more charter work from ExxonMobil for its offshore vessels. Platou cuts Capital RS Platou Markets has cut its rating on Capital Product Partners despite its impressive second quarter showing and balance sheet workout. Horizon extends red run Horizon Lines posted improved second quarter sales thanks to higher volumes but expenses dragged the company well into the red. Kyoei confident after Q1 Japanese owner banking on a return to profit this year after stronger start this time around. Stressed not distressed We take a look at what was said in the market over the last week. Big John buying again SBM inks $1bn loan SBM Offshore has secured a mammoth bank loan to finance an FPSO conversion backed by a charter with Brazilian giant Petrobras. Matson in stronger quarter Matson Navigation, the US liner company, has seen a healthy increase in both revenues and operating profits. Miclyn seals Aussie deal Miclyn Express Offshore has won work to support construction activities on Australia's expanding LNG sector. Wanted: white knight Wall Street is starting to doubt Knight Capital Group's ability to recover from the $440m hit linked to a computer glitch that impacted dozens of stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday morning. Genco jumps on waivers Investors have given a big thumbs up to the debt restructuring agreed between Genco Shipping & Trading and its lenders.

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AUGUST 3, 2012
APL ends chassis provisioning in Denver, Salt Lake City This is the first phase of the Singapore-based container carrier's plan to withdraw from chassis provisioning throughout the United States. In the future, it said motor carriers will provide chassis as part of their drayage services. FEC hauls fill for S. Florida runway expansion FEC is operating a single train to deliver aggregate from a quarry near Miami every morning on a dedicated rail spur specially built for the project and is expected to add a second train every evening by Aug. 13 or sooner. ABF lawsuit against YRC, Teamsters dismissed The lawsuit, in which ABF claimed subsidiaries of YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters violated the National Master Freight Agreement, was dismissed by Judge Susan Webber Wright of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas. Horizon reports $46 million loss, but revenue rises UPS slips on new sorting scanner The express carrier hopes the wearable devices will speed up the time to load packages into vehicles. The technology is also aimed at getting package updates into the system faster. CEVA says results reflect 'difficult quarter' Xata Turnpike integrates with TMWSuite Guam/China business helps Matson offset weak Hawaii market Old Dominion drives record first half Crowley fined $17 million for Puerto Rico price-fixing Maersk Line, Ltd. completes 3PSC buy Oxfam replaces charity supply chain system HSBC sells shipping unit Caterpillar completes 3PL sale to Platinum Equity Swissport adds business in Amsterdam St. Lawrence Shipoperators picks new chairman Panjiva product aimed at maritime Bill introduced to help U.S. cotton shirt makers Segal elected ASTL chairman Congress passes textile trade provisions

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AUGUST 3, 2012
Global bunker fuel prices maintains stable trend Global bunker prices remained relatively stable throughout the week, according to Bunkerworld data. Bunker prices end week mostly firm Trading was heavy on the US Gulf, says local trader. Salvage work to begin on Rena's bow Details of how the salvage will proceed have not been released yet due to a confidentiality agreement with the ship's owners. Tsakos Energy posts improved Q2 results According to the company there was considerable relief in the form of reduced bunker costs for spot vessels and reduced consumption. Canadian government sets deadline for Northern Gateway project report Deadline for environmental assessment and report on the Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline project set. Horizon Lines reports Q2 financials Company highlights fuel surcharges as part of reasoning for revenue improvement. Inspectors to visit closed Rotterdam terminal Safety concerns aired on Dutch TV are said to have prompted the shutdown. Fuel oil prices continue upward trend in Fujairah Upward trend in region with 380 cSt material in Suez up by double digits. Week closes with firm market in Rotterdam Prices in the main European bunker port stuck to their upward trend. Maersk boss sees green shoots of recovery Andersen says container arm will be in 'much stronger position' in a year's time. Demand for OPEC oil to stay steady Spare capacity sufficient for small disruptions in supply over the next five years. Mobil expands New Zealand storage Growing demand for bunker fuel behind the move. Singapore supply to stay tight, say traders Firm timespreads indicate supply crunch more likely. Higher fuel surcharges prop up Matson's revenues Posts higher revenues but profit fall due to higher taxes and losses from discontinued operations. Week ends with bunker prices at Asian ports largely up Supplies of bunkers were fine at major Asian ports on Friday. Bank upgrades NOL rating on lower bunker prices DBS Vickers expects NOL's results to improve in the second quarter. Pacific Basin plunges into the red Losses blamed on vessel impairments and bunker derivative expenses. Chemoil buys into lube trading firms Pays a total of $16.4 million for stakes in two firms. US economy has little to fear from IMO GHG policy The policy will cause 'limited additional expenditures' for shipping industry, says study. Bondholders don't favour Titan wind-up move Poll shows an 'overwhelming proportion' of noteholders do not support the petition. Chimbusco branch supplies largest stem Transaction marks 'a new chapter for mutual comprehensive cooperation' with Maersk, it says.

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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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