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BRIEFS

July 10, 2012

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Hapag-Lloyd to introduce Asia-Europe PSS & GRI rate hike in August Hyundai Heavy wins US$1.2 billion order for ten 13,800-TEUers World Bank's IFC invests US$15 million in Romanian shipping line Sino-Kazakhstani trade off as Alashankou border volume slips 3.2pc Wuhan-Yangshan shipping service had more than 290 sailings in 2012 US administration says new China auto tariffs violates WTO rules South African transport minister mulls jobs in ship, oil rig repairs Cosco in 'green' deal with Jotun for latest anti-fouling marine paint Toll Refrigerated business is to be sold to Automotive Holdings Airbus trails Boeing, as 6 freighter orders cancelled in cargo slump Boeing expects freighter demand growth to slow over 20 years Kuehne + Nagel buys Vancouver perishable goods transport firm

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JULY 9, 2012
Asia-Europe spot rates dip Coastal Chinese fleet increasingly trading on high seas EVERGREEN LINE to charter ten 13,800-TEU newbuildings Hans-Ole Madsen joins ICTSI MSC takes 10 pc stake in Crossrail having strong links to Antwerp port NITC pushes for 2nd place among tanker operators SCI organises talk on business ethics & corporate culture in Hindi UAE to fund fight against piracy US postpones 100 pc container scanning until July 2014 Car exporters shifting focus to non-EU markets Cotton exports may fall by 9 pc: USDA Expedite surplus milk powder exports to avoid damage: Pawar Southern spinners considering importing cheaper cotton Soyameal exports rise 54 pc to 1.80 lakh tonnes Wheat exports set to zoom NMPT sees marginal growth in Q1 cargo handling PM has assured help in amending shipping laws expeditiously: Kerala CM Adani Enterprises, QR National to study possibility of developing coal rail line in Australia Rlys freight earnings surge 26 pc in Q1 Change in validity of Advance Authorisation as per revised FTP Commodity import bill likely to dip by $ 60 bn Focus on exports: Kaushik Basu Hike in import duty of manganese ore in offing INR regains early losses, still lower at 55.88 Ministries lock horns over liberalising SEZ policy US to emerge as India's future gas source

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JULY 9, 2012
Paris MOU publishes 2011 annual report U.S. Geological Survey seeks replacement for R/V Grayling MHI completes full scale two-stroke engine test facility Princess Cruises awards Wärtsilä long term service... IHC Merwede subsidiary changes name to IHC Sealing Solutions

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JULY 9, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver aims to improve trucking productivity Mozambique joins list of piracy code signatories NYK ships monuments at no cost to honor New Zealand quake victims Col. Anthony Wright named Puget Sound Partnership head Trucking association publishes freight forecast through 2023

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JULY 9, 2012
Just say no to newbuildings Overcapacity means the industry needs no new capesize tonnage, at any price Canada unveils container hub port plan to challenge Panama Canal Nova Scotia's Sydney a potential east coast mirror of Prince Rupert Falling product tanker asset values make scrapping look attractive for 15-year-old ships LR tanker 13 years old is worth only $5m more than scrap Secondhand capesize prices crash to record low Average five-year-old cape is worth barely a fifth of value during the boom General Maritime survives thanks to careful planning US tanker player emerges from Chapter 11 protection within six months Life after bankruptcy Sanko, Korea Line and General Maritime show how shipping lines handle receivership Sanko Steamship lodges second bankruptcy Japanese carrier enters receivership again Golar LNG sister company builds up long-term contracts Sale of regas vessel keeps it in the Fredriksen family Iyo Wind arrest in Texas brings new hitch to Sanko bankruptcy Does US Chapter 15 protection apply to chartered ships? Handysize bulker sale indicates value closing in on same level as capesizes Bangladeshi buyer picks up 16-year-old, 46,664 dwt vessel for $10.6m What old boys' club? Jeremy Penn explains why the Baltic Exchange is a thoroughly modern market organisation VLGC spot market picks up after a dozen fixtures Iran cargoes carry a premium but it is unclear whether sanctions apply to LPG Use of slow steaming kit spreading across industry Maersk Line is talking to owners about installing turbocharger cut-outs on the ships it charters, Wärtsilä reports an upturn of interest in the kits and MAN Diesel has sold 200 Shipowners reluctant to take European Investment Bank loans European Investment Bank still looking for shipowners needing loans to invest in new fleet-wide efficiency solutions Lloyd Fonds closes in on rescue bid for KG funds Ocean 16 will agree terms with a German bank, says Teichert Boxship demolition on the rise Braemar forecasting 200,000 teu to be scrapped in 2012 Sanko holds creditors meeting in London Company likely to push restructuring plans Labour row brings Europe oil and gas giant to the brink of total stoppage Norway shutdown hits LNG carriers and offshore vessels and threatens global supply Pacific Basin and Boluda team up to launch Australian tug business Firms lodge joint bid for contracts at Australian LNG terminals A wake-up call The controversy over seafarer fatigue gets a test case Qingdao port operator borrows yuan via offshore facility QQCT gets $345m loan on advice from PBOC Iranian aframax dons disguise to shuttle crude from Kharg Neptune among the latest tankers in the country's fleet to change identity and flag Keep calm and carry on loading Libya's new democracy should calm itself and let the oil flow Clearer channels needed for piracy reporting in West Africa Inaccurate reports fuel rumours Xiamen Port funds highway to Gulei Joint investment with CCCC bucks slowdown in China BOT projects South Africa urged to consider state shipping bank Move would assist local owners in securing finance Coscol shipments rise 23.5% in January-June Cosco unit supported by stronger performances of general cargoship and heavylift divisions Oil terminals reopen in eastern Libya Exports resume at Ras Lanuf, Brega and El-Sider after pre-election protest shutdown HHI promotes Kim to president Kim Oi-Hyun and Lee Jai-Seong to share duties leading the world's largest shipbuilder

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JULY 9, 2012
Freight forward unit sold GLOBAL transport, logistics and freight forwarding company Norbert Dentressangle said it plans to buy the Colombo-listed freight forwarding unit of John Keells Holdings in Sri Lanka and India Buyers grabbing Supramaxes and Handysizes SOFTER prices are leading to Supramax and Handysize bulkers to the secondhand market, with yard resales accounting for some of the interest Distressed KG ships to be bundled up HAMBURG KG issuing house Lloyd Fonds reportedly plans to consolidate 16 distressed container one-ship KG funds into a joint-asset holding company Mind the bomb, Dover A SAFETY warning is in place today for ships in and around Dover's port the after a dredger scooped up a suspected Second World War bomb Indian companies tap cash INDIA'S shipping companies have returned to the international market to raise foreign debt Aframax gains seen in Japan fuel oil rises JAPAN'S imports of fuel oil and heavy/sweet crude for oil-fired power plants have surged since its quake crisis, raising demand for Aframaxes Davie Yards for sale again in Canada DAVIE Yards is being offered for sale again in Canada Transiidikeskus, Muuga, olumes rise 27% ESTONIA'S only specialist box and frozen-goods terminal operator, Transiidikeskus, said the volume of container goods handled in the first half of the year rose 27% to 116,057teu Yangzijiang lent $150M SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang has obtained two loan facilities totaling $150M from China Development Bank Keppel buys 20% of KrisEnergy SINGAPORE'S Keppel said today it has acquired a 20% stake in upstream oil and gas company KrisEnergy for $115M MR charters stay strong OPERATORS are continuing to fix MR product tankers for 1-3 years, as rates remain flat in the Atlantic JSA: scrap Panama rises THE JSA has assailed the proposed Panama toll rise, saying it "imposes an unduly excessive burden on canal users" Vintage VLCCs converted to storage BROKERS told Fairplay today VLCCs built in the 1990s are increasingly likely to be sold for storage

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JULY 9, 2012
Diesel Prices Rise for First Time in Three Months Diesel prices in the U.S. rose for the first time in three months, climbing 3.5 cents in the week ending... EGT's Design and Efficiency Touted at Opening Ceremonies Agricultural exports, such as grain shipments moving through the new EGT terminal in Longview, Wash., are leading the economic recovery,... SC Ports Authority Plans Inland Port, Rail Terminal in Greer The South Carolina State Ports Authority plans to develop an inland port in Greer, S.C, together with Norfolk Southern to... Market Share, Revenue Gain Forecast for Trucking Total U.S. freight tonnage will grow 21 percent by 2023, as freight revenue rises 59 percent, the American Trucking Associations... Developer Sought for Nova Scotia Container Hub Cape Breton is looking for a terminal operator to build a container terminal on a greenfield tract of land in... Brazil's 'Turtle Strike' Continues to Slow Ports Brazilian Customs officials continued the slowdown in inspections at most Brazilian ports on Monday, leaving long queues of ships waiting... Air Menzies Begins Online Express Import Rates Service Air Menzies International is now offering all-inclusive online express import rates and bookings in the U.S. from global destinations. ... Kerry Logistics Plans Further Expansion in Thailand Kerry Logistics plans to expand its presence in Thailand further. The company, which recent expanded its automotive facilities at... GACAG Slams National Approach to Air Cargo Security The Global Air Cargo Advisory Group has warned regulators that national, ad hoc and impractical approaches to advance electronic information... Box Ships Pulls Public Offering Box Ships Inc. withdrew a public offering of 700,000 units that was part of the NYSE-listed Greek shipowner's approach to... Nehru Port Dockworkers Call Off Strike Unionized dockworkers called off a threatened strike at the APM Terminals facility in India's Port of Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru).... Etihad Crystal Cargo Posts Record Traffic Etihad Crystal Cargo's traffic soared 21 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago to a record... Oakland Wins Port Security Grants The Port of Oakland is scheduled to receive more than $3.5 million in federal port security grant funding for three...

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JULY 9, 2012
Plans for Nova Scotia deep water terminal move forward Plans for a container terminal in Sydney Harbour on the east coast Canadian island of Nova Scotia have been boosted after Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) ... Ports and terminals shortlisted for CI-Awards 2012 Ports and terminal operating companies have enjoyed far better financial performances than many other sectors in the global container industry, with the leading ... JSA wants Panana Canal toll rises terminated The Japanese Shipowners' Association has called on the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to scrap its planned toll increases, claiming that any rise 'imposes an unduly ... Mujica drives Uruguayan port project Uruguayan president Jose Mujica [pictured] is determined that the country should have a deepsea port that is capable of handling post-panamax ships. In addition ... Man overboard saved after 8h in Atlantic Armed guards help defeat Somali pirates The increased adoption of armed security guards on merchant ships transiting the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden shipping corridor has resulted in a significant drop ... MSC turns to Gioia Tauro Contship Italia managed Medcenter Container Terminal (MCT) in Gioia Tauro successfully handled three of MSC's ULCVs at the same time on July 5, underlining why ... IMF: global growth shrinking That was the message from the International Monetary Fund's [IMF] Christine Lagarde to business leaders in Tokyo last week. She said that the global growth outlook ... End in sight for Brazilian customs strike? Reports from Brazil suggest that the customs officer wage dispute is nearing an end with stakeholders predicting that the three-week strike could be over as early ...

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JULY 9, 2012
Synergy cited by USCG A handymax bulker controlled by Synergy Marine of Singapore has landed in detention for the second time in less than four months. Universal plots next chapter Universal Maritime will continue to pursue the acquisition of tankers from its Turkish parent despite the high profile failure of an IPO in Oslo, according to finance chief Rich Lemanski. Atlantic boosts ERRV tally Atlantic Offshore has notched up yet another emergency response and rescue vessel (ERRV) contract. Samsa presses for funds Sanko PSV pair sold Bankrupt Sanko has sold two platform supply vessel newbuildings, brokers say. Elderly ship fetches $385m A newly converted floating storage and regasification ship that was originally delivered in 1977 is changing ownership for a massive $385m. Bean barge sinks A barge filled with soya beans has sunk off the Philippines following a clash with a Costamare boxship. Petronas tug robbed A knife-wielding gang has robbed a Petronas Carigali tug off the coast of Malaysia, reports claim. Coastal wins 12 ships Malaysia's Coastal Contracts is celebrating a series of orders for 12 offshore vessels. Ship scrap chaos hits India The world's largest ship scrapping site in Alang is said to be in turmoil after the country's Supreme Court blocked the import for recycling of vessels containing toxic waste. Skov seals Nordic pact Mikael Skov's Tankers Inc has taken over the management and administration of Danish owner Nordic Shipholding. Royal reward Keppel to see windfall Keppel Corp has been tipped to take the burgeoning wind sector by storm. Ro-ro in spill mishap Worker dies in blast Bank notes bulk hope Jefferies has handed beleaguered bulker owners a ray of hope suggesting the seeds of a market recovery are being sewn. Bank notes bulk hope Slowing supply growth and potential China stimuli offer hope for recovery, Jefferies says. DFDS chops route Damaged ship halted Box Ships cans offering Box Ships has shelved plans for a public offering to fund its latest acquisitions. Pac Basin sites LNG pie Hong Kong-listed owner teams with Boluda to chase Australian terminal contracts. Crewman missing off Italy ACM ups China ante ACM Shipping has again boosted its sale and purchase roster after hiring George Eliades from Intermodal. MOL captain fined The captain of an MOL chemical tanker has been fined for illegally entering New Zealand's waters and cleaning out tanks. Jiangsu's order drought New orders have plummeted by more than half in China's most prolific shipbuilding region. Teekay pays out Teekay Corporation shareholders will be in the money as the company pays out dividends later this month.

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JULY 9, 2012
BlueWater Reporting: G6 lines lag behind Asia-Europe rivals in capacity Nova Scotia port starts marketing campaign for container terminal The Cape Breton Regional Municipality, which bought 500 acres from Laurentian Energy Corp., has launched a marketing campaign to promote a new deep-water container port in Sydney, Nova Scotia. New MSC loop links Jacksonville to network Starting July 17, the liner carrier will operate a new U.S. East Coast-to-Central America service from Jacksonville, Fla., and Savannah, Ga., via its offshore hub in Freeport (Bahamas). COSCO plans TP rate hike MSC/CMA CGM adds calls on Asia-Europe loops Arcline to meet Canada's eManifest Maersk slows second Asia-East Africa loop The ocean carrier has added a new port call at Singapore, and an additional vessel to its weekly Mashariki Express service. Obama signs transportation bill The bill streamlines more than 100 federal programs, attempts to speed up project delivery, adds performance outcomes to the criteria for project funding and addresses freight infrastructure. time:matters expands network Kerry takes on auto logistics in Thailand SP Express to operate Mannatech DC Torque expands near Manchester, UK

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JULY 9, 2012
Mitsubishi completes marine diesel engine testing facility Testing machine will be used for verification of various technologies to comply with NOx emission regulations. Market softens in Fujairah South African prices lack direction. WFS orders ship arrest Ship arrest for unpaid bunkers attempted with bankruptcy protection in place. Sharp falls in European bunker markets 'Stand-off between sellers and buyers' in Rotterdam. 2015 sulphur deadline 'catastrophic' for industry European shipowners add their collective voice to the disquiet over 2015 deadline. ConocoPhillips rebrands marine fuel arm Phillips 66 Ltd new name for marine fuels operation in the UK. Former Shell man starts trading firm Industry veteran says oil glut offers opportunities. Asian and European firms collaborate on fuel efficient ships Proposed design will be inside energy efficiency targets. Week starts with bunker prices down at major Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Monday. Falling bunker prices providing 'much needed relief' Capacity management remains 'key' to shipping liners' profitability, says OCBC Investment Research. Bunker tanker owner cancels shipbuilding contracts Yujin requesting a refund of all monies paid to the unidentified shipyard. Change in cabotage law opens door to bunkering opportunities Amendments to cabotage law will allow foreign ships to transport cargo between Indian ports, says Chief Minister of Kerala. Equilibrium The concept of equilibrium relates to the composition of residual marine fuel commonly used in the shipping industry. Brightoil extends maturity date of $120 million notes Extension necessary in order to 'reduce the immediate risk' of events that may affect its share prices, it says.

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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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