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BRIEFS

July 16, 2012

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CKYH member lines lay up Asia-Europe ships as peak season matures Asia-Europe freight rates continue to fall 4.4pc to US$1,747 per TEU OOCL quarterly volumes up 6.7pc, revenues up 10.6pc to US$1.56 billion CMA CGM, Delmas, Maersk, Safmarine re-order China-Mideast-Africa loops Re-flagged arms ship sails for Syria escorted by 6 Russian warships Shipping industry pay scale review show half receiving 5pc increases MOL opens branches in Fuzhou, Zhongshan, closes representative offices Port of Haikou's volume expected to hit 100 million tonnes by 2015 Port of Ma'anshan 5-month box volume up 9pc to 287,000 TEU US Department of Agriculture to provide guide to inland box availability Spedag Interfreight, a new leader in the East African logistics market Sino-Italian shipping cooperation boosted as Cosco docks as La Spezia Delivery of the 2,554-TEU Rio Anna for Gold Star Line's FAX service Disappointing half for global transport, logistics, little relief in sight DHL opens US$175 million Shanghai hub, to spend $132 million on 8 planes FedEx adds two 777F cargo flights from Shanghai, Guangzhou to Cologne Lufthansa Cargo volume slumps, but utilisation high in tough market Air France-KLM's June narrows cargo loss after steep May, April declines

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JULY 13, 2012
Mandatory container weight verification getting increasing support Rise in vessel demolition pushes scrap rates down 13 pc Coffee exports may slip by 15 pc this year Global supply crunch bodes well for sugar exporters India focusing on Africa to reduce dependence on MidEast oil imports India targets $ 40 bn trade with West Africa by 2015 Indo-Nepal trade expected to scale to $10 bn in 5 years Singapore PM hopes to finalise Indo-Asean investment, services pact soon CR's freight earnings jump 39 pc in Q1 DMIC likely to facilitate mega industrial cluster in Gujarat Apex chambers hail industrial output rebound, call for fast-tracking reforms Falling INR infuses life into domestic apparel makers Forex reserves decline to $287.6 bn IIP numbers portend better export prospects in coming months: Fieo President Industry bodies seek economic revival package INR ends weak at 55.14 despite fag-end recovery States urge PM to resolve CST issue Trade deficit sinks to 15-month low due to plunge in imports, exports IGC cuts global wheat production forecast India, China seeing strong signs of economic slump: OECD Chinas record coal stockpile threatens to spoil shipping rally party GPLN members efficiently handle air & ocean shipments Houston training aims at improving project cargo profitability

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JULY 13, 2012
Atlantic Towing purchases new AHTS vessel ICS again asks Panama Canal Authority to rescind proposed toll... Moody's gives Teekay a negative ratings outlook Treasury adds NITC to Iran sanctions list

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JULY 13, 2012
Port of Vancouver, USA earns AAPA communications honor US rail freight numbers head up during week Rail industry plans to hire over 5,000 veterans this year Port of Tacoma selected for Green Supply Chain Partner award MOL expanding in China with Fuzhou, Zhongshan branches

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JULY 13, 2012
Dockwise seeks suspension of Fairstar Management Enterprise Chamber of the Amsterdam Appellate Court approached How Lloyd's List inspired a shipping hero Derek Johnson, one of the most renowned figures in UK box shipping, tells young freight forwarders and shipping agents about his life and career Lines to trim Asia-Europe capacity as demand stumbles Sailings skipped during what should be busiest time of the year West Africa suezmax spot market runs out of steam Brokers expect charter rates to fall over the coming week ICS makes fresh call for a halt to Panama Canal toll rises Letter follows in the wake of Asian shipowners urging ACP to enter talks with the shipping industry and shippers Teekay Offshore raises $45m for shuttle tanker order Private placement accompanies dividend announcement Thoresen Shipping to add up to 12 vessels to fleet Chief executive of dry bulk operator says half could be newbuildings Regulation? Yes, but only if it supports the market The International Maritime Organization does a very good job - on its own Air seeps out of capesize market Rates rally loses ground as charterers gain upper hand Durban box hub faces long delays Cranes damaged by gale-force winds Shenzhen sees lacklustre growth in box volumes during first half World's fourth-busiest container port suffers from slowing trade in South China Owners warned to limit orders of semi-submersible vessels Shipowners with drilling interests to choose between drillships and semi-subs Re-flagged Russian arms ship sets sail to Syria Alaed is being tracked by Norwegian Navy and escorted by six Russian warships Ennore box terminal future at risk Indian infrastructure investor Eredene Capital hit by weak rupee and tough bank conditions Cheniere lands $3.4bn loan for LNG export project US liquefaction pioneer hopes new loan will spur final investment decision Global Hanseatic files for insolvency Shipmanager was operating vessels financed by KG funds that had to sell ships or went bankrupt Sanko house of cards could hit owners' cash flow Creditors can expect serious haircuts, legal source claims Singapore bunker sales slip on fewer vessel arrivals Container throughput down slightly from May OOCL reports higher volumes and rise in revenues Asia-Europe revenues rise 15% on stronger rates in second quarter HHI plans $608m bond sales World's largest shipbuilder to replenish working capitals, following move from DSME Just salaries Pay rises in shipping amid the downturn reflect a shortage of indispensable skills Asian Shipowners' Forum calls for the Panama Canal Authority to withdraw toll increases Letter to the ACP is region's strongest protest yet STX Pan Ocean plans $87m bond issue Proceeds to help refinance corporate bonds coming due in July Sri Lanka Port Authority revises bond plan again State-owned entity seeks to raise $1bn in one go in October

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JULY 13, 2012
Corsica ferry concession ruling overturned FRANCE'S top administrative court has overturned a decision to invalidate the concession for ferries between Corsica and the mainland Rickmers ships stay on sales shelf ONLY three of the 18 sub-Panamax box ships that Rickmers have offered for sale since March have sold, brokers told Fairplay Teekay Offshore sells $45M in shares TEEKAY Offshore, general partner of Teekay Offshore Partners, said today it has sold about 1.7M common shares in a private placement Russian wheat forecast falls AS RUSSIA pushes down its prediction for this year's wheat harvest, the global median price for the grain has fallen 30% since mid-June Box charterers depress rates PERIOD hire rates for chartering box ships are continuing south this week as demand for bigger tonnage wanes Japan's coal-fired power rises again COAL-fired power generation in Japan rose again in June, representing the fifth consecutive month of year-on-year increase, according to Japan's Federation of Electric Power Companies STX Pan Ocean plans to issue $87M in bonds BULKER operator STX Pan Ocean confirmed to Fairplay today it plans to issue 100Bn won ($87M) in public unsecured bonds in South Korea 'K' Line might charter out two chemical tankers 'K' LINE told Fairplay today its Singapore subsidiary might charter out two chemical tanker newbuildings to major operators Capesize cargoes dry up CAPESIZE bulker rates have been slipping since midweek as prompt cargoes become increasingly scarce, brokers said today Supramax rates might be losing momentum SUPRAMAX figures have been firming in the Pacific, but brokers warn that rates have now peaked because of scarce fertilizer cargoes from China Ezra's profits rocket 249% SINGAPORE-listed offshore player Ezra Holdings said its third-quarter profits have increased by 249% to $22.4M, from $6.4M year on year

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JULY 13, 2012
A.P. Moller Family Fund Sells Some Stock The fund of the family that controls A.P. Moller-Maersk sold series B shares in the Danish shipping and oil group... CKYH Suspends Some Asia-Europe Calls The four carrier members of the CKYH alliance announced plans to cut capacity on the routes from Asia to Europe... Container Volume, Revenue Strengthen at OOCL OOCL reported positive operating results Friday for the second quarter ended June 30, with strong increases in both container volume... Asia-Europe Spot Container Rates Ease Average spot rates in the Asia-Europe trade lane eased this week following the general rate increase that carriers put into... Asia-Pacific Airports See Growth in Freight Freight volumes at Asia-Pacific airports grew in May for the second consecutive month, latest figures from Airports Council International show.... China's Trade Volumes Rise, But Growth Slows China's exports outperformed imports in June, but year-over-year growth slowed compared to May. China's exports increased 11.3 percent year-over-year... MSC Sets Peak-Season Surcharge in Asia-Europe Trade Mediterranean Shipping Co. will impose a peak-season surcharge on westbound trade from Asia to Europe, starting Aug. 1. The... May International Cargo Volumes Rose at ANA, JAL Japan's All Nippon Airways Co. said its international cargo volume grew for the fourth consecutive month in May on a... Quijano's Field of Dreams Includes New Terminals By the time the Panama Canal Authority opens its new set of locks in 2015, the 50-mile stretch of canal... Protectionism Threatens Investment in Argentina When Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner expropriated control of the country's largest oil producer, YPF, from its Spanish parent... US-Asia Trade in Slow-Growth Mode Overall growth in containerized Asian trade has been at a snail's pace, with imports through the U.S. West Coast via... Commentary: Charting the ILA's Contract Negotiations The ups and downs of this year's International Longshoremen's Association contract negotiations resemble a stock price chart on a volatile...

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JULY 13, 2012
Maersk pulls the plug on Wallis et Futuna and Vanuatu link Maersk Line has advised that it has with immediate effect closed its service between New Zealand and the South Pacific islands of Wallis and Futuna and Vanuatu ... Demurrage charge: 'that will do nicely' Using your plastic to pay for shipping charges in the US is now a reality for clients of APL and Maersk Line, eliminating the time and expense of sending a cheque ... Lew joins Norton Rose Norton Rose, which is one of the world's leading law firms, has strengthened its London-based transport team by recruiting Simon Lew as a shipping partner in its ... CMA CGM group joins with Maersk/Safmarine on Asia/W Africa loop Maersk Line and Safmarine have revamped their FEW3 service connecting the Far East (mainly China) with West Africa, and the CMA CGM group has joined the operation ... OOCL carries more cargo at higher rates in Q2 12 Hong Kong-headquartered OOCL has reported a generally good operating performance in Q2 12, with cargo volumes and revenues on most tradelanes up on both the previous ... CI Awards announces the finalists The trading environment in the container shipping industry remains exceptionally challenging with a firm focus on managing costs and protecting revenue. However, ... The brakes are on in China China's economy grew at its slowest pace in over three years in the second quarter of 2012, slowing to 7.6%, down from 8.1% in the first three months, ... CKYH alliance to lay up Asia-Europe vessels in peak season Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming and Hanjin intend to withdraw vessel capacity from Asia to Europe between the end of July and middle of August at the same time as some ...

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JULY 13, 2012
Blue Fin swallows six Rose readies comeback Dockwise get tough Dockwise is taking legal action to remove the management of takeover target Fairstar Heavy Transport. TKO bags tanker cash Teekay Offshore has harvested $45m from a private placement which will help fund a series of new shuttle tankers. TMT torches VLCC Nobo Su's Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) has sold a VLCC for scrap in Pakistan. India opens the gate India is now allowing ships for recycling to enter its waters and undergo formalities for recycling, according to a leading cash buyer. Jaya wins two Jaya Holdings has secured contracts to build a pair of offshore support vessels for an unnamed buyer. Summer fun for OSVs Offshore owners can look forward to an improving environment over the summer, according to Credit Suisse. Ampal selling Gadot stake Ampal-American Israel Corp is in talks to offload some of its majority holding in Israeli chemical tanker owner Gadot. Five for Shreyas India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has bought a second-hand boxship as it grows its fleet. Sanko master medevaced The captain of the arrested bulker Sanko Mineral has been evacuated after falling ill in the US. Moody's negative on TK Moody's Investors Service has turned negative on tanker giant Teekay Corp amid concerns about its acquisition activities. Ezra on a high Ezra Holdings' subsea drive has lifted earnings for the second quarter in a row. Everlasting ships? We take a look at what was said in the market over the last week. Ban hits Indian scrapping Newly-arrived vessels at the world's largest ship scrapping location, Alang in India, are now being affected by a Supreme Court ruling banning the import of hazardous waste, say sources. Ocean 16 panned TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Second Titan tanker held A second tanker operated by Singapore's Titan Ocean has been detained in Malaysia over illegal anchoring. Box Ships' new fundraiser Box Ships intends to go ahead with a public offering after all though the company has settled on the sale of new common stock as its preferred fundraiser. Latvian fights on Latvian Shipping Company will continue to pursue a fraud case against Aivars Lembergs despite a UK judge ruling a trial could not go ahead. OOCL volumes rise Hong Kong container line OOCL has improved cargo volumes in the second quarter as revenue increased. Ugland orders double LT Ugland Shipping has returned to Tsuneishi Shipbuilding for another pair of supramax bulkers. NITC sanctioned The United States Treasury Department has announced that it is adding Iran's NITC to its list of officially sanctioned companies. Titan's survival battle Saturn Petrochemical Holdings, a special purpose entity of US private equity firm Warburg Pincus LLC is seeking to have troubled oil trader and tanker owner Titan Petrochemicals wound up. Ezra gets busy Ezra Holdings of Singapore has clinched new vessel charter contracts and construction deals that will bring in revenue to the tune of $164 million. Braemar bags big box boss Braemar Shipping has pulled off a coup with the appointment of a top container broker to head its London boxship operation.

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JULY 13, 2012
Cimetra deploys EDI for document sharing OOCL gains momentum in 2Q The liner carrier OOCL said Friday its first half container volumes rose 6.1 percent over the same period in 2011, to nearly 2.6 million TEUs. Revenue in that period rose 5 percent to $2.9 billion. Freight forwarders feeling the squeeze Maersk consolidates Mideast-East Africa The carrier has consolidated its Middle East-to-East Africa services by terminating its Dar Express service while simultaneously extending its Masiika Express loop to include a call at Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Intermarine adds Paita, Peru call Industrial Destiny, an 8,000-deadweight-ton vessel, will sail for Paita on July 20. Other regular port calls on the service include Esmeraldas and Guayaquil in Ecuador, Peru's Callao, and Puerto Angamos, Chile. Scholnick, head of pallet association, dies Bruce N. Scholnick, who led the National Wooden Pallet and Container Association (NWPCA) as its president and chief executive officer for 12 years, defended industry on state and federal regulatory matters. Tung takes place on WSC board Redwood City rebuilding 2 wharves Longistics renews contract to manage FTZ 93 CTL Global expands options with new warehouse APMT welcomes VA port proposal extension Brightpoint provides logistics to Fitbit

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JULY 13, 2012
Global bunker prices record stable week Global ports recorded sharp declines to kick off week before recovering in latter half. Bunker prices in the Americas end week higher Demand was fair today, says supplier in US Gulf. Lithuanian port investigating LNG bunkering possibilites Maritime Department head forecasts LNG bunkering demand in region after 2015. ICS praises governance of international shipping Secretary General explained that shipping is 'not a patchwork of national rules which would bring about chaos, inefficiency and have a negative impact on the smooth flow of world trade'. Association: Sulphur directive to increase shipping costs by 40% Irish exporters not opposed to cutting sulphur emissions but says time frame is 'completely unreasonable'. October start date for Hambantota bunker operations 'We got the license. We are in the process of buying test products,' says Sri Lanka Ports Authority. Market firms in Rotterdam and Hamburg 'Strong demand' in Hamburg. IFO prices firm in Fujairah 'Very weak demand' in Middle East hub. Rotterdam LNG bunker terminal: 'Ready by end of 2014' Deal being finalised to make land available. Brightoil tanker heading to Singapore 'It is equipped with an onboard blending facility which will allow the vessel to mix different cargo grades while at sea,' says company. Second Titan tanker arrested Malaysian authorities allege it was anchored in 'undesignated waters'. Asian bunker markets firming Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Friday. Owner of Davy Crockett pleads guilty to bunker spill Owner could face prison for failure to report spill. Singapore bunker sales down from record high Sales decline amid a drop in vessel arrivals and 'bunkers-only' calls at the port in June. IRISL bunker tankers added to US sanctions list Bunker tankers owned by Iranian state shipping firm Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines. Singapore-listed group in $23 million bunker tanker deals ES Group set to transfer ownership of its two bunker tankers to Singapore charterer. Firms partner to develop LNG as marine fuel in Australia LNG bunker fuel could lower operating costs, says Wartsila. Titan to 'vigorously' defend itself against law suit Titan received a summons by the Shanghai Intermediate Court in case pursued by Grand China Logistics.

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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

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PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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