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BRIEFS

June 12, 2012

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UASC joins other lines, increases Asia-Europe rate US$505/TEU July 1 Cosco's third 4,253-TEU vessel delivered to join Asia-Houston loop MOL adds slots to all-water Far East-US east coast service via Panama China Merchants' Shenzhen-Shekou terminal adds intra-Asia service Hubei four-month international container volume up 4.6pc to 96,000 TEU ILWU, ILA dockers mull alliance to defend unions' waterfront control MCC Transport CEO enjoys fair winds, but fears second half doldrums INTTRA, SeaIntel to publish performance, schedule reliability index APL's US$196 million LA terminal upgrade jumps final environmental hurdle Box throughput to surge at South Asia Gateway Terminals (SAGT) in Sri Lanka CMA CGM combines specialist road, river and rail units into single firm EU, US reach air cargo security deal to accept European screening standards UK to meet deadline for 100pc screening of US bound bellyhold cargo DHL opens Jakarta warehouse to meet high tech growth expectations OAG report says aviation opportunities are burgeoning in Brazil

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JUNE 11, 2012
AADA to lower bunker surcharge from July 7 Govt eyeing fresh cargo tie-ups to boost inland waterways InterManager boosts membership L&T Shipbuilding bags 4-vessel order from Qatar Majority of late container deliveries due to vessels not being on time: SeaIntel analysis MSC to deploy new 13,092-TEU vessel on Asia-Europe loop New ISS GMT service launched to meet growing demand for digital bookings South Korean ports register all-time high box throughput in May Thomas Gunn launches new generation Voyager at Posidonia 2012 Yang Ming extends AWE3 service to Manzanillo from July 1 EU report slams India for imposing trade curbs Govt may provision 50,000 acres of Major Port land as realty P. D. Rathi felicitates P. K. Sinha Contingency plan in place to brave eurozone meltdown: Basu Importers scampering for forex cover to ride out rupee storm

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JUNE 11, 2012
New president of UPS Asia Pacific The giant US service provider UPS has appointed Brendan Canavan as its new president of the UPS Asia Pacific Region with responsibility for more than 40 countries and territories t... Meyer & Meyer names new managing directors The fashion logistics specialist Meyer & Meyer, based in Osnabruck (Germany), has appointed Uwe Hasselberg and Uwe Schildheuer as its new managing directors. Schildheuer became... Kombiverkehr says truck consignments to Lyons can now switch to rail in Cologne The German intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr has announced that shipments to/from France can now switch between road and rail in Cologne (Germany). From 11 June, Kombiverkeh... OECD Countries spend an average of 1% of GDP on road and rail infrastructure Investment in inland transport infrastructure in the last 15 years has remained constant at 0.8% of GDP for the OECD states (excluding Japan), and the volume of investment has grow... MAN sold 25,000 trucks in Middle East The German vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck and Bus Group has sold over 25,000 trucks in the Middle East since it opened its regional headquarters in Dubai (UAE) in 2006. In the... DPD scoops up Hungary-based GTR Logistics Kft The CEP service provider DPD recently acquired 100% of the Hungarian company GTR Logistics Kft. This move further reinforces DPD's market position in Hungary. GTR has been active i... Ceva Logistics completes buyout of Ceva Ground in China The SCM and logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has completed the buyout of the road service provider Ceva Ground in China, transforming the former joint venture into a wholl... Award hattrick for Hapag-Lloyd in the USA Hapag-Lloyd America was honoured three times over in recent weeks when the shipping company was presented with the Alcoa «Ocean Carrier Award», Eastman «Excellence Award» and «PPG ... Tallman Truck Centre Ltd acquires assets of Western Toronto International Trucks Canada-based Tallman Truck Centre has completed the acquisition of the assets of Western Toronto International Trucks Inc. The new entity's legal name will be Tallman Truck Centre ... Mainfreight opens new air and sea branch in Le Havre As from today (11 Jun), a new branch of Mainfreight, a global supply chain logistics company with teams and branches across Australia, Asia, ... Neo alternative saves the day and the budget Neo Air Charter - the founder and German member of the Global Charter Alliance (see ITJ Daily of 18 April 2012) - has handled the urgent transportation of two giant track rollers f... Finnair with much more cargo in May The Scandinavian carrier Finnair reported that its May cargo traffic measured in available tonne kilometres grew by 18.1% and the revenue tonne kilometres rose by15.8% compared to ... Change of generation at Leipzig-based Krause Transporte Susann Quast and limited partner Nico Sperlich have taken over the management of Leipzig (Germany)-based Krause-Transporte KG. The former owner and managing director, Heinz Quast, ... Hoegh Lines concentrating on Maputo Hoegh Lines has structured all its inbound Africa deep sea trades to converge into Maputo. A similar arrival window allows for transhipment to the carrier's newly establi...

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JUNE 11, 2012
U.S.-flag ships still on Paris MOU Gray List AMPOL demonstrates sunken oil recovery system Diana Shipping Panamax bulker gets Cargill time charter Fairmount Marine support vessel assists drillship NOAA commissions SWATH that it towed from shipbuilder Rickmers opts for ABB trim optimization and fleet management...

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JUNE 11, 2012
Port of Portland files labor charge over union dispute at Terminal 6 Port of Olympia boatworks nets clean boatyard honor Diana Shipping Oks charter of Panamax dry bulk vessel Port of Seattle police officer named top Navy Reserve sailor APL, APL Logistics honored at Asian Freight & Supply Chain awards

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JUNE 11, 2012
Europe on the brink Lloyd's List offers unique insight into the eurozone crisis and the risks and opportunities it presents for shipping Why the Spanish bail-out matters Lloyd's List euro-crisis series highlights the implications for shipping markets China's trade feels the sting of Europe's slowdown First interest rate cut in years comes ahead of May export data release Asia may go shopping for European assets Reduced values in eurozone could prompt cash-rich Asian companies to buy Dongfang Shipbuilding delisted from London's AIM market Banks rush to seize Chinese company's assets Five-year wait for technology take-up Owners will put off using technology that cuts emissions until the IMO's 2020 deadline looms closer The case against the phantom baseline Technology makers must revise their claims as operators become more efficient Schulte and JP Morgan reported to have jointly ordered five boxships Hanjin's Subic Bay yard to deliver quintet of 5,100 teu vessels from 2014 JP Morgan and Gemak put on contempt of court notice in B+H Chapter 11 case Michael Hudner-led debtor follows tried and trusted script Baltic Exchange capesize price benchmark closes in on all-time low All bulk carrier sectors show further signs of weakness Yangfan to build two bulkers for CSL Chinese yard lands orders despite industry woes ICS urges Brussels to keep tonnage tax status quo Shipowners warn that changes to the regime would threaten European jobs Chinese ore import growth fails to shift capesize rates Asia giant takes in 64m tonnes in May China imports record monthly volume of crude Tanker market needs growth but questions linger over country's future oil demand Lürssen eyes a slice of Sietas Rival to take over insolvent shipbuilder's repair site Deutschland switches to Malta flag Outrage as country's most famous cruiseship leaves German register L&T Shipbuilding wins $86.6m offshore orders Up-and-coming Indian yard to build for Halul Offshore Services Greeks bearing gifts Shipowners' million-euro donations will not placate cash-strapped voters Qatar flexes muscles in new LNG supply deal with Japan Long-term deal to supply 1m tonnes a year to Tokyo Electric Power Who classes Iran? Bureau Veritas withdrawal leaves shipping dangerously exposed DSME and STX win South Korean warship contracts Shipbuilders secure deals for submarine and guided missile patrol vessel Carriers must work harder to make container deliveries more punctual Vessel reliability is not the only issue Great Eastern Shipping sells offshore vessel Indian owner cashes in on bullish market Bunker prices drop below $600 per tonne Respite for owners may prove temporary if sailing speeds pick up Demolition rates plunge to lowest level in over a year Few buyers emerge, with yards well stocked ahead of monsoon slowdown ISS launches on-line marine crew travel service Seafarers able to use mobile devices to manage bookings Sepia's liquidators play for time KPMG has three-month extension to hold first creditors' meeting Emsa appoints new executive director Finland's Markku Mylly takes the helm

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JUNE 11, 2012
India reported to halt Iran's crude INDIA'S government-owned refiners will reportedly halt planned oil imports of 173,000 barrels per day from Iran when EU sanctions take effect in July Asia/Europe box rate slip gets even worse ASIA-Europe rates are continuing their fall, with the World Container and Shanghai Containerised Freight indices both registering drops SMM-Swiber JV awarded $175M offshore project SINGAPORE'S SMM told Fairplay today that the group and partner Swiber Holdings have been awarded $175M in Indonesian offshore schemes Lower oil prices seen sparking VLCC rate fall BROKERS expect VLCC rates to weaken this week, with lower oil prices and the resulting cheaper bunkers encouraging charterers to seek discounts B+H seeks contempt orders JP MORGAN Chase and Turkey's Gemak Shipbuilding have been accused by B+H Ocean Carriers of willfully violating the Chapter 11 automatic stay Penguin sets up subsidiary in Malaysia SINGAPORE's Penguin International said it has set up a 49%-owned subsidiary in Labuan, Malaysia China's iron ore imports recovered in May CHINA's iron ore imports rebounded in May, after sinking to a six-month low in April, customs data indicated today Recovery seen delayed for box shipping CAPACITY oversupply will delay box shipping's return to good health until at least 2014, a ratings agency has warned Avance grabs more VLGCs AVANCE Gas has snapped up another two very large gas carriers, after buying two VLGCs from Maran Gas two weeks ago Seven tankers reported seized CREDIT Suisse and Chinese banks were reported today to have seized seven of Dongfang Shipbuilding's tankers because of outstanding debts of about $250M Seafarers finally returned to Morocco AFTER a five-month occupation of three Comanav-Comarit ships, 147 seafarers have returned to Morocco from the French port of Sète GSI warns of losses Guangzhou Shipyard International today said it would pay no dividends or new bonuses because it expects losses this year China sets monthly crude import record CHINA'S monthly crude imports hit a record high in May, when the country imported 25.48M tonnes, or 6.03M barrels per day Chevron terminating charter IT's VLCC THE US-listed VLCC and Suezmax owner Independent Tankers said the bareboat charter for the VLCC Phoenix Voyager is being terminated by Chevron Transport Stockpiles hit shipbreaking STOCKPILING of scrap steel in major ship recycling nations means it could be some time before end-buyers resume their purchasing appetite

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JUNE 11, 2012
Allied Systems Holdings Files Chapter 11 Allied Systems Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from creditors June 10, saying it would keep its auto-hauling trucks... Diesel Prices Hit Nine-Month Low Diesel prices in the U.S. hit the lowest point since October, falling 6.5 cents in the week ending June 11... US Rail on Strong Track As Economy Slows The U.S. rail shippers don't appear to heeding the warnings of a national economic slowdown. Intermodal volume in May... FMCSA Shuts Down Wisconsin Trucker Federal regulators shut down Wisconsin trucker WTSA US Express, the seventh motor carrier ordered off the road for safety violations... Schneider National, CSX Expand Partnership Schneider National and CSX Transportation have expanded their multiyear contract to allow the truckload giant to provide intermodal service at... IATA Sticks to 2012 Airline Profit Forecast The International Air Transport Association maintained its $3 billion global airline profit forecast for 2012 as oil prices fall, passenger... FMC Relaxes Rules for NVO Agreements The Federal Maritime Commission voted to ease technical requirements for non-vessel-operating common carriers' filing of negotiated rate agreements. The... VW Said to Be Eyeing Navistar Stake Volkswagen, the German auto and commercial vehicle manufacturer, is mulling the purchase of a stake in U.S. truck maker Navistar... APM Terminals Orders Automated Cranes for Maasvlakte II APM Terminals has ordered 26 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes and two rail cranes from Austrian manufacturer Kuenz for APMT's Rotterdam... India's Container Volume Down 1.71 Percent The volume of containers handled by major ports in India fell 1.71 percent year-over-year in the first two months of... Geodis Wilson Opens Logistics Center in Vietnam Geodis Wilson has opened a new logistics center in southern Vietnam to meet rising demand. The 8,500-square-foot facility is... Race Tightens for US Container Trade's Triple Crown The race is getting tighter for the U.S. container trade triple crown as the leading carrier in imports, exports and... Commentary: Absent Authority, Is Rebrokering Illegal? Q: I read a few months back about your opinion regarding carriers rebrokering shippers' freight to other carriers. I'm not... Rails Tracking Growth in NAFTA Trade Shippers are increasingly turning to railroads instead of trucks to tap the booming surface trade between the U.S. and its... Old, Used Trucks Are Not Cheap Could "used-truck salesman" be one of the best jobs in trucking? Follow the money. "It's a great time to be... Eastern US Rails Poised for Growth on Either Coast Major eastern U.S. railroads stand to gain whether or not the Panama Canal expansion brings more freight to the ports... 3PLs Ride a Bull Market Even in a slow economy, third-party logistics is a growth industry. U.S. 3PLs' gross revenue rose 5.2 percent last year,... Transportation Rivals Take Diverse Roads to Expand While UPS made a splash with its move to buy TNT Express earlier this year, FedEx appears to be forging... Natural Gas Changing Transportation Industry In the current season of the AMC hit series "Mad Men," protagonist Don Draper heads to a Rolling Stones concert... Indiana Toll Road: Deal of (Almost) a Century? Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels is a hero to advocates of public-private partnerships for successfully negotiating a $3.8 billion deal to... Privatized Toll Roads Under Fire The idea of using public-private partnerships to build or maintain toll highways and bridges may not be as popular as... ILWU Work Force Expands With Introduction of Technology The words "technology" and "automation" are troubling to longshoremen because they signal a loss of job opportunities. But the landmark... Dockworkers, Employers Face Off in ILA Talks Negotiations on a new International Longshoremen's Association contract for East and Gulf Coast dockworkers have taken a negative turn, confronting...

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JUNE 11, 2012
Maersk continues to upgrade Asia/Mediterranean services China's solar firms shift production to Taiwan To avoid new punitive anti-dumping duties of 31-250% on Chinese-manufactured solar panels by the US government, some solar firms have shifted production to Taiwan, ... Transpac rates soar as PSS kicks in Transpacific spot rates surged massively at the end of last week on the back of the Transpacific Stabilisation Association's (TSA) Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), ... 'Mother ship' released by pirates A Greek-owned chemical tanker that was seized by Somali pirates in October of last year, and then reportedly deployed by the gangs as a mother ship base for launching ... Markets 'like' Spanish bank bail-out A de-facto bail-out for Spain at the weekend, in the form of a EUR100 (USD126) billion capital injection into its stricken banking system, appears to have been ... Wilhelmshaven delayed It has been confirmed that the opening of Germany's prestigious new deep-water container terminal in Wilhelmshaven has been delayed. Structural damage caused by ... Fitch senses a turnaround situation...but Fitch Ratings, the credit ratings agency group, believes that the container shipping sector could be at the early point of a recovery.Pointing to the latest results ...

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JUNE 11, 2012
'Eco' pushes up MR price tag Maersk's $65m raid on Hyundai Mipo resales illustrates power of fuel promise even if claims are untested, brokers say. Debt swap sparks sell-off Shares of cash-strapped shipowner plummet 20% after CEO Michael Zolotas trades $200m worth of notes for equity. Maersk exec eyes exit Danish carrier's containership wing crowns new CFO following surprise departure of Peter Ronnest Andersen. One missing in sinking Cook feared dead after cargoship Miss Ellisa capsizes in Demerara River, Guyana. FPSO towed into S Africa Petrobras-chartered Cidade de Paraty developed generator trouble 45 miles off False Bay. GHS tips more price pain Asset values face further retreats regardless of where your recovery bet has been placed, says Global Hunter Securities. Van Oord grabs mega deal Dutch dredger rakes in contract for Ichthys LNG project worth over $700m. Period pact for Diana Cargill hires bulker from New York-listed owner over two years at a reduced rate. NSB fined over spill German owner says cracks in fuel oil tank led to contamination of bilge discharges off South Africa. Rabaul calls it a day Papua New Guinea owner shuts down as vessels torched following fatal sinking of Rabaul Queen. Atomflot lines up huge order Russian state owner lines up $1.4bn deal for the largest nuclear icebreaker ever built. Stena ro-ro hit by leak German firefighters decontaminate container after toxic chemicals escaped en route to Kiel. Aframaxes facing 15-year low Nordea Markets tips aframax earnings to slip to the lowest point since 1997. Nam Cheong gets DBS vote Bank brands Malaysia's largest offshore shipbuilder with a buy tag. 'PSV order not just for jobs' Ulstein explains its four-strong newbuilding pact is about more than keeping staff at its shipyard busy. CSC chases charter hire Sri Lankan owner going to arbitration to recover money owed by Triple S for multipurpose. Turkish ships switch East Med Line and Akgunler ro-ros heading to Tripoli following violence in Syria. Greek chopping in reefer Laskaridis wing selling its third reefer for demo in six months but others are unlikely to follow for now. Risky change of heart Man who jumped from Swedish ferry after deciding he didn't want to travel faces possible police action. Chevron puts ITC on notice Frontline spin-off counting down to the end of a bareboat deal for a bond-servicing VLCC.

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JUNE 11, 2012
QAD acquires supply chain planner DynaSys U.S. exports down 0.8% in April U.S. exports in April were down 0.8 percent from March to $182.9 billion, while year-to-date through the first four months of 2012 they were up 6 percent or $41.4 billion from the same period of 2011 to reach $725.8 billion. Commerce secretary investigated for hit-and-run The San Gabriel, Calif., accident on Saturday is being investigated as a felony hit-and-run. There were no serious injuries in either accident, but individuals in both cars complained of pain. Bryson was not injured. On-time containers lag on-time vessel arrivals Using container status message data from SeaIntel's new partner INTTRA, the maritime consultancy found that 64.7 percent of containers are delivered on time year-to-date, as measured against the date stated on the booking acceptance. Choice launches new TMS APMT orders 28 cranes for Rotterdam "These ARMGs will be the high performance workhorses of the terminal - capable of supporting the scale of container stack activity associated with multiple large containerships in port," said Frank Tazelaar, managing director of APMT's Maasvlakte II. Maersk slows WAF13, adds Conakry Matson refinances in advance of spin-off CaroTrans' U.S. export LCL service to Colombia OOCL parent releases first sustainability index Al Madina invests in national distribution network FedEx Freight hiking rates 6.9% XPO Logistics heads to NYSE SC, VA log exports to China can resume

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JUNE 11, 2012
Fujairah sees double-digit gains Prices for key grade 380 centistokes rise by almost $19 pmt. Increasein scrubber demand 'next year' 'It's a market worth billions and we count on taking the leading position,' says Alfa Laval. Bunker prices climbing in European ports Quiet market in Hamburg. Officials claim resolution in Novorossiysk bunker dispute Anti-monopoly Service says 'voluntary elimination' of abuse means legal proceedings can end. Shipping company to adopt slow steaming as standard 'This will help us save a lot on bunker costs,' says chairman of SCI. IBIA looks for new Chief Executive Seeks full time Chief Executive to take over from Trevor Harrison, who stepped in on an interim and part-time basis. Bunker fuel leaking from US army vessel One damaged fuel tank is now 'completely empty'. WFS's chief accounting officer resigns Paul M. Nobel to leave WFS effective June 29, 2012. Asian markets firming on Monday Good supplies of product in Asian ports. South Korea bunker output to remain stable in June Refiners expected to produce between 660,000-690,000 mt of bunker fuels in June. Energy efficiency 'key differentiator' for shipping Shipping firms should use energy efficiency strategy 'for effective positioning' in market, says GL Group. Shell to cease refining operations of Australian refinery Clyde Refinery and Gore Bay Terminal in Sydney to be converted into a fuel import facility before mid-2013. Port authority clarifies 2015 deadline for single-hull phase out The deadline affects single-hull oil tankers of 5,000 dwt vessels and above, says Singapore's port authority. Optimum speed calculation 'couldn't be more relevant' Need for 'a spirit of collaboration between owners and charterers'.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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

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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