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BRIEFS

August 9, 2012

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MSC announces peak season, bunker surcharges to take effect September 1 CMA CGM accents reefers in rate hikes for August, September, October MSC Flaminia seeks port of refuge while salvors save what they can All quiet on the waterfront: East coast dock talks proceeding as hoped OOCL makes biggest US port crane buy ever - US$347 million - for LB terminal Hapag levies low-sulphur fuel surcharges as UN control zone imposed Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe railway carries 3,088 TEU as of July DHL joins Chengdu in logistics study to find ways to cut congestion NY-NJ to pay ships US$4.8 million to pollute less and slow down Two NATO container trucks attacked in Pakistan en route to Afghanistan Cathay Pacific posts first half loss of US$121 million - worst since SARS PE firm buys Ansett Aviation Centre, picks ex-Qantas boss Jackson as head Swissport ground handler for Air China and trucker for Turkish at Schiphol

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Boxship lay-ups surge year-on-year Capt. P.V.K. Mohan to grace MALA 2012 as Chief Guest, Pankaj Kumar as Guest of Honour JBS Academys Custom clearance course in Gandhidham on Aug. 11 SCI takes delivery of AHTS vessel for offshore services segment Tips on preparation & attempting the exam under Regulation 8 of the CHALR 2004 EEPC to hold India Show in Czech Republic Export curbs on sugar, wheat in pipeline India to assist Lanka in setting up SEZ for auto components Round-the-clock Customs operations at select Major Ports, airports from August-end CCEA may notify new SEZ norms by August-end INR turns weak on increased dollar inflow

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AUGUST 8, 2012
GE to supply propulsion systems for 23 new LNG ships Canadian Shipowners Association has a new President Awards will raise student maritime science awareness Huntington Ingalls reports strong second quarter results GL to class innovative Fjellstrand wind farm support vessels Sembcorp Marine marches off with $4 billion drillship order Ingalls Shipbuilding cuts steel for LPD 27

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Port of Portland industrial park benefits from rail expansion project Panama Canal directors Ok restructured pricing system New cafe opens doors in Everett Waterfront Center Port of Tacoma budget report nets government finance group award NOL Group reports second quarter numbers

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Panamax boxship rates face pressure as lines finish fixing flurry Operators' rush to charter ahead of expected peak season is over Baltic clean-up promises good, clean summer fun Helsinki Commission oil-spill exercise aims to monitor and ensure the safety of Baltic Sea traffic Greece aims to introduce flag incentives Efforts made to retain Greek shipping earnings in Greece Average newbuilding VLCC sizes hit an all-time high Tankers delivered this year average 312,000 dwt as cargo sizes increase Slowing South Korean exports raise a red flag for shipping Warning signs as export-oriented nation sees overseas ship sales fall 58% Seaspan and Yangzijiang to reprice boxship options Exclusive: Agreement may be renegotiated for provisional 18-strong order, says Ren Supramax bulkers wrest cargoes from handysizes Larger ships can be chartered for nearly $4,000 per day less than smaller tonnage Laskaridis swoops for two panamax resales Purchase brings to 16 the number of bulkers in service or on order for the traditional reefer specialist Pacific box lines see rates boost Latest price recovery efforts paying off The unwanted product As ships switch to distillates, residual fuels will increasingly be unwanted by products, and in this may lie some salvation regarding costs Think outside the locks As the Panama Canal makes it easier for wider ships to pass through from 2014, Eukor orders larger vessels to coincide with that date Crumlin slams 'cynical and dismissive' Patrick Stevedores Plans to increase automation at Port Botany reopen old enmities Relatives of Albedo 15 plead for help to raise money for ransom Direct negotiations between families and Somali captors could set a precedent Titan aims to sell controlling stake to Guangdong Zhenrong Energy Deal requires Warburg Pincus to dismiss its liquidation suit Wilh. Wilhelmsen warns of a softening market Fleet expansion aims to improve company resilience and flexibility US box imports up 10.8% on last year July 2012 saw the highest volume of import teu in one month since August 2010 Sembcorp Marine secures five-drillship order from Sete Brasil Deepwater vessels will be on charter to Petrobras for 15 years APL scrapes back into the black First profit for liner arm of NOL since late 2010 Ezion profits rise 130% as it secures Australia LNG contracts Offshore service vessel operator lands deal to supply Curtis Island DVB increases loss provisions for second half But Lunde stresses underlying stability of bank's ship finance activity Aberdeen rides oil and gas upturn Scottish port upgrades to meet growing demand from service vessels Yangzijiang absorbs six cancelled bulkers Singapore-listed yard reports 9% drop in second-quarter net profits Long Beach cleans up its act Port trumpets 75% drop in airborne diesel pollution Safe Bulkers in no rush to order Hajioannou expects further squeeze on shipbuilding prices Courage rejoins cape market with purchase of China Act Vessel bought from China Partners for $6.6m Transatlantic restructures but still loses money Swedish firm is still struggling as it splits into two core businesses Expeditors sees mixed fortunes in results Ocean freight yields fall but maritime container revenue rises 7% in second quarter Excelerate plans up to eight FSRUs to meet LNG demand US player returns to DSME as it expands its global capacity Low dry bulk rates send Eagle Bulk spinning to huge loss Sophocles Zoullas admits "ongoing instability", but says company is now aligned for eventual recovery

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AUGUST 8, 2012
DoE prodded on LNG LAWMAKERS are urging the White House to expedite LNG export permits before competition from Canada and Australia for international customers beats the US to the punch Independent Mauritius port inquiry ordered MAURITIUS has reportedly decided to order an independent government inquiry into allegations of corruption at the Mauritius Ports Authority DVB's profits rise 16% GERMAN shipping and transport lender DVB Bank reported a 16% rise in net earnings for the first half of this year Wilhelmsen profits jump OSLO'S listed car carrier and logistics unit of the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group, Wilh. Wilhelmsen, has posted a strong rise in 2Q12 net profits Chiquita accelerates ship shift BANANA shipper Chiquita has announced a major business restructuring that includes allowing more of its leased ships to roll off charters Norden lawsuit alleges Bhatia 'shell game' DENMARK'S Norden has filed a US suit seeking $4M from India's Bhatia, accusing the group of failing to perform under terms of two COA Transatlantic sees better 2H12 after losses REDERI AB Transatlantic said today it expects restructuring to start showing better results near the end of 2012, following losses in both 2Q12 and 1H12 Ren expects Seaspan to seek ULCS discounts YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding's boss Ren Yuanlin told Fairplay today Seaspan would exercise options for 18 ULCSs - but at a discount off the original orders Lessors dominate box purchases CONTAINER leasing companies are investing more in new boxes than are liners, whose lower profits have spoiled their investment appetite Bulker queues rise in China but fall in Oz VESSEL queues at Chinese drybulk ports are rising, but were reduced in Australian coal ports UK technical outage A TECHNICAL outage in the UK yesterday made it impossible to send several IHS Fairplay emails at the end of the working day Capesizes continue to push up in Australia PACIFIC Capesize rates are continuing to push up, as iron ore exports from Australia show no let-up VLCC rates nudge up VLCC owners have pushed up freight rates somewhat, with bunker prices surging by more than $20 over the week Rio sees GDP rise for China CHINA'S GDP growth rate, a key factor in drybulk shipping markets, is likely to accelerate out of its 2Q12 drop, Rio Tinto's CEO has predicted Newbuilding orders fall 66% NEWBUILDING orders plunged 66% year on year in July, as weak freight rates and scarce financing soured appetites for investments

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Prince Rupert Container Traffic Hits Monthly Record Container traffic at the Port of Prince Rupert hit a monthly high in July, as traffic rose 5.5 percent year-over-year... PIERS: Carriers' Load Factors Worsened in 2011 Container ship lines are still struggling to reduce a vessel supply-demand gap that worsened last year and undermined freight rates,... Diesel Emissions Drop at Port of Long Beach Diesel emissions at the Port of Long Beach dropped for the fifth consecutive year since the port's Clean Air Action... DVB Bank's Income Slips 5.5 Percent DVB Bank's pre-tax net income slipped 5.5 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago but the... US-Mexico Truck Trade Hit All-Time Record in May U.S. cross-border truck trade by value hit an all-time high in May, reflecting the steadlily increasing trade between the NAFTA... Quality Distribution Expands Fracking Business Bulk trucker Quality Distribution purchased the operating assets of Dunn's Tank Service and Nassau Disposal for $34.3 million, expanding its... Fraport Profit Tumbles 17.4 Percent Frankfurt airport operator Fraport AG's first half net profit slumped 17.4 percent from a year ago to 86.9 million euros... Panama Approves Proposed Toll Increases The government of Panama on Tuesday approved the two-stage toll increases proposed by the Panama Canal Authority. As originally... Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Sets Record High Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific increased for the second week in a row this week, jumping 17.5 percent,... Wilhelmsen Posts Record Operating Profit, Revenue Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA booked record operating profit and revenue in the second quarter but the Norwegian roll on/roll shipping giant... APL Posts Narrow Liner Shipping Profit APL posted core earnings before interest and taxes of $7 million in the second quarter, the carrier's first profitable quarter... India to Launch 24-Hour Customs Service at Major Ports Indian government authorities on Wednesday announced plans to provide round-the-clock customs clearance services at the country's major seaports and airports....

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Cautious optimism prevails in container shipping The London 2012 Olympics have universally been lauded as a success - despite the doubts of many as to how the old capital would cope with the influx of an extra ... Con-way's Q2 results jump on back of 'disciplined operations' US freight transportation and logistics services company Con-way Inc. has reported solid Q2 12 results, with revenue, operating profit and net income all jumping ... Gulftainer services first ship in Recife Sharjah-based Gulftainer has handled its first ship at the multipurpose cargo terminal it operates in the port of Recife, Brazil, and according to its leading executive ... Study says WAFMAX ships will drive growth A recent study undertaken by Copenhagen Economics in collaboration with Maersk Line shows that the latter's WAFMAX-class ships that have been introduced to its ... APM T's Puerto Limon concession in the clear APM Terminals' near USD1 billion project to build and operate new container-handling facilities in Costa Rica's largest port, Puerto Limon, is back on track with ... Q2 'breakeven' for NOL Without one-off restructuring charges, Singapore's NOL Group would have been just shy of a net breakeven performance in the second three months of the year as lower ... Long Beach port's clean air slashes pollution for fifth year running Port of Long Beach clean air programmes slashed air pollution from port-related sources for the fifth year in a row - including a 75% reduction in airborne diesel ... Nigeria's Lekki FTZ on the boil Nigeria's Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) , which is being developed 65km east of the country's largest commercial city Lagos, and will eventually also feature ... SeaCube's earnings stay strong New York-listed SeaCube Container Leasing has posted a good set of results for its interim 2012 fiscal year which ended June 30, 2012. In doing so the specialist ...

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Hornbeck sheds Spartan Hornbeck Offshore Services of the US has offloaded one of its oldest ocean-going tugs, according to Marcon International. Uncertainty haunts CMA Investors and bond traders are growing increasingly concerned about the status of CMA CGM's financial restructuring. Chemoil selects CFO Chemoil Energy has found a new chief financial officer to replace Mats Berglund in a move backed by bunker specialist's biggest investor. TDW up on sales Global offshore titan Tidewater has posted another improved quarter as revenue improved across the board. NAT stirs divi debate Two of Wall Street's leading shipping analysts are divided on whether Nordic American Tankers can sustain its present dividend payout in a loss-making market. TransAtlantic stays red Rederi AB TransAtlantic's second quarter was blighted by one-off costs related to its financial restructuring and the bankruptcy of a client. NOL remains red in Q2 Neptune Orient Lines has seen its second quarter red ink more than double as its losing run continued. DESSC ponders spot exit John Fredriksen's Deep Sea Supply is evaluating its presence in the North Sea spot market which it described as "disappointing" in the second quarter. Barclays flags SGX switch Barclays Capital has thrown its weight behind Sembcorp Marine after a huge contract award from Pertobras. DVB ahead at half-time DVB Bank says it remains on track to match last year's profit after an improved first half showing. Dry growth at 'record' low Dry-cargo fleet growth slipped to a three-year low in July, DNB Markets says. WW wows again Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA has racked up another impressive quarterly performance with its figures again flying past analysts' estimates. Yangzijiang trims six Yangzijiang Shipbuilding says it has cancelled six kamsarmax newbuilding contracts with an unnamed Chinese shipowner. Profits down at YZJ Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has seen second quarter profits slide 9% on higher costs and fewer one-off gains. Rig deals boost Ezion Ezion Holdings has secured one firm contract and a letter of intent for work in the North Sea potentially worth almost $170m. Ezion Q2 profits double Ezion Holdings has reported a bumper second quarter with net profits jumping 130% on a year ago to $28.1m. NAT's answer to 'eco' Nordic American Tankers appears to have accelerated the pace of a programme designed to combat rising fuel costs. Silver lining in the flames A massive fire that prompted a partial shutdown California's third largest oil refinery Monday evening could become a positive catalyst for the product tanker market, according to Michael Webber of Wells Fargo Securities.

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AUGUST 8, 2012
SeaIntel: Corruption leads to hidden container tax Maritime analyst SeaIntel uses container delivery metrics from partner INTTRA and analysis from Transparency International to correlate on-time shipment delivery patterns with corruption levels Global container fleet grows 8.5% in 2011 Catapult inks Ecu-Line deal Panama Canal will increase tolls October 1 After postponing new canal transit fee announcement, Panama authority sets new toll structures for next two years to provide pricing stability, while also setting up different rate levels for 10 categories of ships Baltimore sets tonnage record in first half Accellos updates its warehouse management system APL turns 2Q profit, but 1H loss widens Landmark Global expands international parcel Grand and New World slow Asia-Med EUM CDC Software and Consona join under Aptean umbrella Wind turbine to put electricity into Walmart DC Retailer to build 20-story turbine to provide 15 to 20 percent of electricity needed at Northern California distribution center, another move by the company to meet its 100 percent renewable energy goal

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Supplier was 'completely prepared' for ECA Curoil has been 'steadily supplying' low sulphur fuel oil and gasoil. Distillate prices soften in Fujairah while IFO firms Product shortages in Suez. Prices continue to move up in major European ports Price climb continues into third, consecutive day. Chemoil appoints CFO New appointment seconded from Glencore since 2010. APL cuts fuel consumption and posts quarterly profit Container line used 7% less fuel than a year earlier, even as volumes rose 4%. Chemoil triples quarterly earnings Growth initiatives positive 'even in extremely competitive markets', says CEO. 'Rare' cargo offer from Qatar Tender is valid until August 16 to loading late September. Fuel oil inventories rise but bunker avails to tighten Singapore fuel oil stocks at five-week high. Mid week bunker prices continue firming at key Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels 'mixed' at major Asian ports on Wednesday. Safe Bulkers eyes fuel-efficient bulkers Intends to build bulk carriers based on 'most recent design' to stay ahead of competition. GAC opens up shop in Hambantota Port's bunkering licence to start from October. Guidance on cold ironing standards published Document a result of a joint study conducted in 2011. NAT modifies tankers to combat rising bunker prices 'Sliding valves on main engines will allow vessels to safely slow steam whenever possible.'. New deal offers reprieve for Titan Energy trading firm set to become its controlling shareholder. 'Record' bunker costs prompt rates' raise Rates for reefer containers to rise from October 1. 'Breakthrough' engine oil 'cost effective' Shipowners 'do not want complexity', says Shell Marine Products General Manager.

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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

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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

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