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BRIEFS

April 16, 2012

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Asia-USWC rates up 12.7pc to $2,285/FEU - USEC up 9.6pc to $3,516/FEU High oil prices prompt MSC to levy all-water intermodal fuel fee May 11 USAC ups rates US$150/TEU and $400/FEU on north Europe-Asia trade lanes Two new berths built, pass inspection at Dalian's Dayaowan port area Hainan's Haikou port builds US$380 million passenger-ro-ro terminal Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska asked to join Guam plea for Jones Act waivers High speed rail cuts, Arab strife cut profit prospects for China railways Hactl posts 2.5pc first quarter decline with March volume best in 2012 Lufthansa Cargo's 12.6pc March decline blamed on night flight ban Air France-KLM Cargo off 3.4pc in March as Americas lead decline TIACA blasts Leipzig court's ruling to uphold Frankfurt night flight ban Turkish Airlines' cargo jets to fly to Vnukovo International in Moscow

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BHP 2012 International conference BHP 2012 Lucky Draw sees top prizes attract enthusiastic participation Maersk Line includes Port Pipavav in MECL1 service Navy chief calls for demarcating piracy-hit waters Osheen Logistics celebrates 6th anniversary by facilitating ideal logistics solution SCI forays into LNG terminal operations Apeda expects mango exports to bounce back to 80,000 t in 2012-13 Chinese ban on Indian seafood to hit marine exports hard Qatar seeks Indian Basmati Bilbao Port & Samsara Group to cooperate for increased cargo movement MPT to transform into multi-commodity facility KPCHAA calls for CFSs, ports to be made aware of stamp duty status AEPC demands extension of 2 pc subsidy Ambiguity on export quota creates bitterness amongst sugar mills Cotton body calls for more exports E&Y projects India to grow at 6.1 pc in 2012 Govt likely to exempt capital gains tax for certain Mauritius-based FIIs Indias 2011exports grew fastest in volume: WTO China to establish new global payment mechanism for yuan World trade growth to slip to 3.7 pc: WTO Globalink continues to expand in defence, aviation & military logistics SCHEUERLE rotor blade adapter facilitates erection of wind power plant in difficult terrain

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APRIL 13, 2012
Port of Tokyo with record high in 2011 The port of Tokyo handled around 4.1 million teu in 2011, 8.6% more than 2010. Luís Simões opens two new logistics platforms in Spain Luís Simões, a Portuguese transport and logistics group, has put two new logistics centres into service near Guadalajara (Andalusia, Spain). The two facilities of 28,000 sqm and 10... Saudi Airlines Cargo Company expands Dhaka freighter flights Saudi Airlines Cargo Co is to introduce a third weekly freighter from Dhaka (Bangladesh), commencing tomorrow (14 April). The decision follows the success of the carrier's two week... Czech freight railway transporting more, particularly in intermodal sector The Czech freight railway CD Cargo transported a total of 78.7 million t of goods in 2011, equating to approximately 2.6 million t more than in 2010. The reason for the relatively ... Communicative trucks to reduce urban congestion Renault Trucks is playing an important role in the Optimod'Lyon (France) research project. Renault Trucks will be responsible for developing innovative mobile technologies and serv... DAF Trucks building new parts distribution centre in the Netherlands Vehicle manufacturer DAF is planning to invest EUR 30 million in the construction of a new state-of-the-art PACCAR parts distribution centre (PDC) in Eindhoven (the Netherlands). T... SkyXS becomes Virgin Atlantic Cargo's first GSA in Poland Virgin Atlantic Cargo has appointed SkyXS as its first ever general sales agent in Poland. From Poland, the airline has launched daily trucking services to London to connect with i... New manager for Bremer Container-Transport-Dienst Jörg Hoffmann began to manage Container-Transport-Dienst (CTD)'s branch office in Bremen (Germany) on 1 April. Up until that date he had worked in the container trucking sector for... Samskip new to Flekkefjord Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics has expanded its service between the Norwegian west coast and the port of Rotterdam by adding a call at the Norwegian port of Flekkefjord, wi... Big players establish ground handling JV in Shanghai Several aviation partners have agreed to launch a joint venture company in Shanghai (China) for the provision of airport ground handling services at Pudong and Hongqiao airports. T... Ekol Lojistik has new CEO Tayfun Öktem has been appointed CEO of Turkey-based Ekol Logistics. Öktem worked and held senior positions at Unilever in Istanbul and Prague, at Reckitt Benckiser in Istanbul, Lon... UIC and CCTT sign contract The International Union of Railways (UIC) and the Coordinating Council on Transsiberian Transportation (CCTT) have signed a memorandum of cooperation at the UIC headquarters in Par... Polish state railway company appoints new chairman Jakub Karnowski was appointed new chairman of the Polish State railway company PKP on 11 April 2012. Maria Wasiak, who formerly held the chair, is retaining her seat on the board. ... Gebrüder Weiss acquires 100% stake in Diehl The Austrian logistics company Gebrüder Weiss has acquired all the shares of the forwarding enterprise Wilhelm Diehl GmbH & Co. The two firms signed a contract to this end on 1... DPD expanding operations in Russia's growth market The parcel delivery firm DPD is expanding its operations in Russia in response to growth in the country's parcel shipping market. DPD, the international subsidiary of French La Pos...

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APRIL 13, 2012
Antarctic "adventure cruise" ship loses propulsion Navy approves "quick win" shipbuilding cost-reduction... Siem Offshore orders two OSCVs at STX OSV Why Jones Act operations can get expensive BV teams with Securymind to audit and verify armed guards... ASL Shipyard delivers LNG terminal tugs to Australian...

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APRIL 13, 2012
Port of Seattle announces close of property sale to Sound Transit US rail freight totals decline during week NYK plans to begin new Asia to Honolulu run Coast Guard commends actions by NAVIOS GEMINI S crew Andy Tung named new OOCL chief operating officer

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APRIL 13, 2012
Maintaining standards It is tempting to put off maintenance in tough times, but today's ships are supervised far more closely than any earlier generations Let the blame game begin Box lines have lived to regret last year's rate war madness Alliances form new backbone of box trades Prospect of fullscale merger and acquisition activity receding Torm finalises two-week debt repayment holiday Danish company given breathing space by banks Comment: the Iran tanker insurance dilemma Oil shipments continue as clubs seek exemption from sanctions ban Iranian tanker fleet is not 'hiding' activity Only three NITC vessels are currently shipping Iranian crude oil internationally Algeria box delays force switch to adjoining countries Demurrage costs claimed to be over $130m a year Exclusive: Iran crude exports fall by a third in March Country struggles to sell on markets but pumps high volumes into SuMed pipeline Artificial islands to support West Africa exports Bechtel proposal claims shared deepwater solution can cut costs by a third Sovcomflot plans commercial office in US Houston or east coast under consideration Owners resist temptation to undercut in suezmax Atlantic market Rates steady in West Africa as April loading programme ends UK armed guards look vulnerable to emerging nations' prices Proliferation of PMSCs from countries such as the Philippines and China could see British firms priced out of the market Shippers braced for more Asia-Europe rate rises Most lines will be seeking an extra $400 to $450 per teu on May 1 South Africa rides major bulk boom Overall growth marks sharp drop in container volumes US LNG exports in the spotlight Regulatory body to discuss pricing impact Maersk keeps ship investment on hold Box line focuses on profitability Scorpio Tankers places 4m new shares Company raises $27m in fresh equity for growth Canadian oil sparks rise in crude tanker and Twitter traffic Pipeline expansion to benefit aframaxes and suezmaxes - but not without flak from environmentalists Capesizes hold out for iron ore majors to return Market edges down after brief rally and demand remains uncertain Costa Concordia wreck removal to start next month Carnival shareholder meeting reveals falling Europe bookings Japan insurers warn of limited Iran capacity H&M cover available to one tanker a week Cosco seeks to improve energy efficiency for bulkers State-owned conglomerate signs co-operation agreement with CCS It takes a village Release of Somali ship points to new ways to fight piracy Write on Japan's timely letter urges EU to support global solution to CO2 emissions Gothenburg wins G6 direct line to China Alliance to make weekly call in Baltic's biggest container hub starting on Wednesday next week Trading of Nanjing Tanker's bonds suspended Shanghai exchange halts trading after tanker operator posts annual losses for two consecutive years Marco Polo and banks agree consensual liquidation Chapter 11 cannot save Antonio Zacchello group Omega day of reckoning postponed to May Houston Chapter 11 case rumbles on STX OSV to build ice-class anchor handler Ship to be delivered to Iceman next year Keppel inks rig deal with Sete Brasil Letter of intent signed for $4bn order

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APRIL 13, 2012
Scorpio prices offering NYSE-listed Scorpio Tankers is yet again tapping public equity markets to pay down debt and pay for newbuildings LION 2 sea cable operating THE LION 2 submarine cable has begun commercial service, IHS Global Insight reported today Asia/Europe box profits return SUSTAINED rate increases for the Asia/Europe box route has revived the segment's profitability, according to BIMCO Study sees heavy-lift boom INVESTORS are expected to pour money into coal power plants in Europe over the next eight years, a study has predicted One day, one tanker for Iran INSURERS today reportedly warned Japan's shipowners that they will cover just one tanker at a time carrying Iranian crude in the Gulf Jet fuel and naphtha boost LR tankers GOOD FORTUNE that LR1 and LR2 products tankers have enjoyed since early April is continuing this week Palm oil rates seen rising in mid-April BROKERS told Fairplay today palm oil freight rates on the Southeast Asia/India route should rise from mid-April Keppel shares surge on deal SINGAPORE rig builder Keppel Corp's shares hit an 11-month high today after it signed a letter of intent to build five rigs for Sete Brasil LNG fuel future mulled SINGAPORE is leading a study on the potential of LNG as maritime fuel WSS signs first deal in Japan WSS HAS signed its first-ever safety service agreement with a Japanese client Nickel ore ban propels Supramaxes SUPRAMAX rates are getting a lift from charterers rushing to get Indonesian nickel ore to customers as Jakarta's May export ban approaches

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APRIL 13, 2012
Truckload, Intermodal Linehaul Rates Rising Truckload pricing was 7.2 percent higher in March than a year ago, though down slightly from recent months, according to... Analyst: Outsourcing Shift to Slow Asia's Export Growth Investors in the container industry are likely to see disappointing returns in the coming years as Asia's export growth rates... Exports, Economy on Agenda at Summit of Americas U.S. exports, economic integration and international security will be on President Obama's agenda at the Summit of the Americas this... G6 Alliance to Call at Gothenburg Port The recently established G6 Alliance will begin weekly calls at Gothenburg, helping Sweden's biggest port secure a second direct deep... J.B. Hunt Profit Jumps 35 Percent A 16 percent leap in intermodal loads helped push first quarter revenue up 17 percent to $1.17 billion at $4.5... Maersk Line Expects 2012 Loss Maersk Line expects to lose money this year despite recent rate increases, A.P. Moller-Maersk Chairman Michael Pram Rasmussen told shareholders... Pantos Logistics Signs Deal With Coca-Cola in Indonesia Pantos Logistics is further expanding its partnership with Coca-Cola and has signed a new logistics contract with the beverage giant... Star Reefers Reaches Deal With Russian Fruit Importer Norway's Star Reefers said it has reached a "satisfactory" solution to its dispute with Russia's largest fruit importer that had... Survey Shows Slower Manufacturing Growth U.S. manufacturing will continue to grow this year but at a more modest pace, according to a quarterly survey by... Asian Air Cargo Climbs After Chinese New Year Early indicators suggest air freight traffic in Asia is steadily increasing after year-over-year comparisons for the first two months of... Cosco to Boost Asia-South America Bunker Surcharges Cosco Container Lines announced an increase in its bunker surcharge on all shipments, including reefers, from the Far East to... UASC to Raise Rates on North Europe to Asia, India Trade Lanes United Arab Shipping Company will raise its rates on trades from North Europe to Asia and the Indian subcontinent, starting... Reefer Shipments Ripple Through Trade Exports of refrigerated goods from the U.S. last year increased 16 percent to 15.5 million metric tons, and economists forecast... Excess Capacity Trumps East Coast Port Battles for Investment U.S. East Coast seaports have a serious overhang of unused terminal capacity. The Port of Charleston handled about 1.4 million... The Good and Bad of Panama Canal's Locks Delay The Panama Canal Authority originally planned to inaugurate the third set of locks it is building in August 2014, exactly...

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APRIL 13, 2012
Port of Boston's CTP delivers its first clean vehicle Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) has announced that its first clean diesel replacement truck was purchased by independent owner/operator John Jones this ... Hapag-Lloyd launches own Baltic feeder service Hapag-Lloyd intends to launch its own feeder service between northern Europe and the Baltic at the beginning of May. Called Russia Express Service (REX), it will ... Bimco's better forecast Bimco, the international association of shipowners, has raised its outlook for the container sector. This follows an unprecedented rise in freight rates on key ... Aus dockers and Patrick at 'impasse' over on-site gym and lockers These are just two of the more trivial issues that have driven a wedge between Sydney's Port Botany workers and the Asciano-owned Patrick Ports management, culminating ... CI Awards 2012 launched Wan Hai and K Line club together with new transpac sling Taiwan liner operator Wan Hai Lines (WHL) is to re-enter the transpacific trade after announcing that that it was joining forces with Japan's K Line to launch a ... Congratulations Marit Vardal: CI LinkedIn group's 2,500th member Contecon Guayaquil buys OCR technology Contecon Guayaquil (CGSA), Ecuador, is the latest terminal operator in South America to embrace new technology as a means of raising efficiency levels at its container ... Singapore extends boxship concession The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore [MPA] has extended by a further two years a 20% concession on port dues for container ships calling at the world's ... BMW hits top gear in China Record 425,000 first quarter car sales by the German car giant BMW owe much to the rise of the Chinese middle classes with the company selling 35% more vehicles, ...

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APRIL 13, 2012
Hope on the horizon? Ailing Danish owner's CFO says standstill extensions serve as a strong signal that creditors are committed to overhaul. Sinokor seals VL fixtures Time charter rates on the rise as South Korean operator takes tanker duo from Formosa Plastics, sources say. NITC faces stealth claims Iranian tanker owner accused of operating under the radar with sanctions about to kick in. Show me the money $100m fundraiser may be on horizon for Tsakos as it pursues expansion in the LNG and shuttle tanker sectors, analyst says. Yujin to chop Chinese duo London-quoted owner ready to swing the axe on heavily delayed pair at Wuhan Nanhua. STX PO back on bond hunt South Korean owner looking to harvest an extra $90m before new rules restrict its ability to collect cash. Micky on incredibly safe ships Short memories, fire fighting in the shipping industry and fantastic even phantasmic ships. Siem pens CSV double STX OSV orders gathering momentum with contracts for two more vessels from Oslo-listed owner. GasLog shares 'interesting' Newly-listed LNG owner is given a buy rating by Fearnley Fonds with dividend set to multiply. Bumi Armada bags pipe work? Reports say the Hassan Basma-led offshore owner is making a move into the Caspian Sea with a new subsea contract. Money back guarantee Johan Rokstad-led Edda is laughing as a $150m newbuilding will pay for itself in less than three years. US to see modest box growth Inbound container volumes to grow 3% in April with steady gains through remainder of year, says trade body. Scorpio plans stock sale Monaco-based tanker player set to sell up to 3.5m shares to repay outstanding debts. Traf takes major India punt Top commodities trader is investing $250m in VLCC-capable refinery and related storage facilities.

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APRIL 13, 2012
Vista Equity completes CDC acquisition Malware is a supply chain concern CHEP buys Danish ULD maker COSCO raising Asia-Middle East rates Swissport offers mobile tracking U.S. exports hit $181.2 billion in February Maher files complaint against NY/NJ Port Authority MSC to start all-water intermodal fuel fee Navajo Express expands West Deer heads IJS's EMEA ocean freight

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APRIL 13, 2012
Bunker prices uncertain as week ends Trading was average on the US Gulf, according to local players. South Africa releases oil spill reporting notice The notice incorporates MARPOL 73/78 reporting requirements and updated contact information for oil spill reporting. Bunker barge breaks down in South Africa Bunker delivery delays are to be expected as only pipeline delivery is currently available. Removal of shipwreck urged off Christmas Island Island's only port has been closed since January. Middle East bunker prices show little movement South African markets lack direction. Bunker prices firming in Rotterdam Ongoing shortage of LS material keeps premium firm. Newbuilds 'cut fuel consumption by 26%' 'Tremendous differences' in containership designs make newbuilds worthwhile, says Technomar Shipping Inc. First fuel oil cargo arrives at Malaysian terminal Terminal 'offers new storage and logistics opportunities in the Singapore region.' Tanker losses pull down Stolt-Nielsen results 'Higher operating costs and weak volumes' widen tanker division's losses. March bunker sales climb nearly 17% MPA says Singapore monthly volumes back above 3.6 million mt. Philippines prepared to use bunker fuel as backup energy supply Backup supply can shift to bunker fuel if need be. Bunker price movements mixed in key Asian ports Avails of marine fuel 'fine'. Port of Rotterdam opens tank terminal When the second phase of the project is completed, the terminal is forecast to have capacity for 700,000 cubic metres of products. Estonian port could see LNG bunkering operations from 2015 Plans for a 5,000 m³ capacity local LNG terminal. LNG fuel and bunkering system ordered for fast ferry Bunkering system of fast ferry designed to be filled up in less than an hour. Stolt-Nielsen 'frontrunner' in Singapore oil storage expansion project Project will increase Singapore's onshore storage capacity by 4 million barrels. Turkish ship management firm gains SEEMP certification ClassNK says it is addressing environmental concerns in the maritime industry. Sovcomflot net profit down by 67% during 2011 2011 results hit by soft freight rates and growing bunker costs.

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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

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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