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BRIEFS

July 17, 2012

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Hapag-Lloyd warns of reefer risk from Japanese electricity blackouts Maersk quits South Seas NZ-Wallis, Futuna, Vanuatu container service Container Trade Statistics show slowing global 4.3pc growth in May Alaska sues Feds over eco-fuel - 'UN treaty needs Senate okay to be legal' M+R Singapore appoints Gareth Evans as new executive director DB Schenker warehouses Nikon's cameras, lenses, accessories in India Container volume through Nigerian ports up 9.4pc in May to 83,044 TEU Cathay Pacific-Dragonair cargo falls 5.4 per cent Air China Cargo to start Ho Chi Minh flights via Shanghai, Singapore United Nations' ICAO agrees on how to measure aircraft carbon emissions Zhengzhou airport expands international coverage with US flights by 2013

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JULY 16, 2012
Allcargo Susheela berths at Mumbai Port on maiden voyage India requests WTO panel to settle steel duty dispute with US Mauritius seeks MRPL's guarantee for uninterrupted fuel supply US urges India to refrain from raising duty on power gear imports Gujarat Pipavav Port raises 350 cr. Chidambaram confident of recovery to high growth path Developers get extra time to execute SEZ projects Govt likely to clear 11 road projects worth ' 15K cr. Govt proposes 10 pc import duty on sugar Govt to slow down wheat exports Gujarat keen to do biz with Canada INR loses early gains, remains marginally higher at 55.03 Onion exports climb marginally in Q1 Services exports climb to $12 bn WTO report signals slowdown in commercial services exports Int'l textile machinery expo in Mumbai

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JULY 16, 2012
One dead, three injured after small craft ignores MSC security... Coast Guard investigates Alaska drillship anchor dragging... Kleven to build LNG-fueled PSV for Remøy Shipping Somali pirate attacks fall, but Gulf of Guinea piracy...

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JULY 16, 2012
Corps calling for EIS for Longview coal terminal Port of Los Angeles sees gains in cargo volumes for month of June Insurance club announces top young freight forwarders Coast Guard looking into Columbia River vessel collision OOCL provides update of second quarter numbers

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JULY 16, 2012
LA handles 9% more boxes in June Import volumes up by 6% Containers, cruiseships, cars Southampton confirms its commitment to the three Cs with the promise of new investment Wrangle over Liverpool state aid blocks Southampton cruise terminal ABP waits and watches to see Pier Head's potential impact Mitsubishi plans to develop slow-speed dual-fuel engines Japanese manufacturer lays down challenge to Wärtsilä and MAN Diesel One killed, one missing in Atlantic boxship fire Three other seafarers injured after explosion on MSC Flaminia Tugs head to abandoned boxship MSC denies speculation of calcium hypochlorite on board Freight forwarders in 'a lose-lose situation' on key box trades Container volumes falling but freight rates hold firm VLGC freight rate for Middle East-Asia trade heads towards all-time high LPG cargo influx as Saudi oil production rises Vintage VLCCs being sold for premium over scrap price Owners eager to sell 15-year-old VLCCs Fourth special survey starts to take toll in crude tanker demolition EXCLUSIVE DATA: Average age of actively trades ships beached for breaking in 2012 falls below 20 years Hapag-Lloyd rates to rise German line seeks increases of up to $500 per teu within next six weeks UK ports welcome $312m state funding Money will go towards further development of Strategic Rail Freight Network Chemical tankers offer pulse to moribund secondhand market Japan continues to offload stainless steel units amid general market slowdown Scrap market at odds over Indian Supreme Court move Directive threatens to remove world's largest recycling centre from demolition market Playing hardball As the failed Sanko Steamship seeks massive rate cuts, it could spell real danger for many Ruling on Conwartime clause simplifies owners' refusal of voyage Judgment removes the need for second tier of legal test Gujarat Pipavav Port raises $63m Funds will prepay loan and help expansion plans at India's west coast port Kiel Canal volumes pick up Trend to larger, cost-efficient ships dominated canal traffic in first half of year Increased piracy risk off Nigeria as Somalia improves IMB urges shipowners to see it as the first port of call for reporting incidents DSME scraps plan to buy domestic machinery maker South Korean shipbuilder drops bid for DKME due to perceived high price Spanish antitrust probe extends to Valencia box trucking Proceedings examine "possible anti-competitive practices" in the sector The complex politics of climate change ICS questions IMF assertion that international transport should pay 25% of UNFCCC Green Fund En Lagarde Shipping can never be a cash box for politicians Fairstar yields to Dockwise buyout Both sides withdraw pending legal actions, clearing the way for tie-up that will create a major new player in oil and gas services CSCL to post second-quarter profit China Shipping's boxshipping unit flips back into black after five quarters of losses Logistics professionals grow gloomier Confidence index dips for third consecutive month, but sea freight forwarders are more hopeful than air cargo colleagues K+N outperforms the market despite slowdown in volume growth Switzerland-based logistics giant says it was hit by 'weak market demand' in the Asia-Europe deepsea trades Jaya sells two anchor handlers for $84m Singapore-listed offshore player poised to see recovery in its shipbuilding business Fujairah oil terminal opens to bypass Strait of Hormuz First cargo is loaded at facility amid renewed Iranian threats to close strait Bahri profits in big second-quarter rise Figure up 127% on better VLCC rates and despite 14% hike in banking costs

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JULY 16, 2012
Search given up in fatal box ship blast SEARCHERS today gave up efforts to find a mariner missing since an explosion on a box ship killed another seafarer in the North Atlantic Western Australia's EPA OKs Browse WESTERN Australia's Browse LNG project has received 'strict conditional' approval from the state EPA, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Wastepaper shippers warn of crumpled sector EUROPE'S exporters of recovered paper - a major commodity in the Europe/Asia box trade - have given a bearish outlook for coming months Scrap prices pick up, and so does breaking VLCCs and Capesizes were among the ships sold for recycling as cash buyers have started investing again UAE loading first pipeline-tied ships ABU DHABI today began loading its first crude tankers to be supplied by a pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, IHS World Markets Energy reported Bulker resales keep rolling THE WAVE of bulker resales is continuing to build, with Supramaxes luring the most buyer interest Upstart Chinese ports grow the most in June CHINA'S box throughput in June showed solid growth of 8.8% to 15M teu, the China Ports Association said over the weekend K+N freight profits slide LEADING global ocean freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel's sea freight unit said today its EBID dropped 12% in the first six months, hit by a sting of rate hikes VLCCs react to 'quandary' OWNERS failing to sell their older VLCCs at target prices early this year are apparently circulating them again for sale Slow growth hits box rates BOX RATES fell across the board in the latest weekly indices, reflecting the effects of slow OECD growth on imports from Asia Semua sells entire tanker fleet MALAYSIAN tanker group Semua has sold its entire fleet of small products and chemical tankers

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JULY 16, 2012
J.B. Hunt Transport Profit Rises 22 Percent Intermodal trucking giant J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported an $80.5 million second quarter net profit as revenue increased 9 percent... Federal Regulators Shut Down 'Chameleon' Trucker Federal regulators last week shut down an Alabama trucking firm identified as a "chameleon" carrier set up to evade an... LA Container Imports Rose 6 Percent in June Containerized imports at the Port of Los Angeles increased 6 percent in June compared to June 2011, while exports were... MSC Container Ship Ablaze in North Atlantic One of the 25 persons aboard the ship was reported missing and one has died from burns. The MSC... Railroads Face Bigger Threat in Price-Fixing Suit The class action price-fixing lawsuit looming over the United States' four largest railroads will likely rival the attention analysts give... US Intermodal Traffic Rises 5.6 Percent Intermodal shipments on major U.S. railroads in the week ending July 7 rose 5.6 percent year-over-year but fell 1.2 percent... Kuehne + Nagel Profit Declined in First Half Kuehne + Nagel's net profit fell in the first half of 2012 as slowing global economic growth cut into margins... Spot Market Truckload Volume Dipped in June Spot market truckload freight volumes dropped 2 percent in June from May but remained at record high levels, according to... Retail Sales Fall for Third Straight Month U.S. retail sales fell for third straight month in June as consumers cut spending on goods including cars, building materials,... Hamburg Sud Switches Australasia Calls to Charleston From Savannah The Port of Charleston got more good news last week when Hamburg Sud announced it will switch calls to Charleston... Kerry Logistics Expands in Vietnam Kerry Logistics has opened a new 36,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Vietnam. The facility is the company's ninth in... Volumes Remain Down for Cathay Pacific and Dragonair Cathay Pacific Airways saw month-on-month cargo volume hold steady in June, but throughput was still slower than a year earlier.... Maersk to Hike India-Europe Rates Maersk Line will impose a general rate increase on westbound shipments from India to North Europe and the Mediterranean, starting... India Container Volume Flat in First Quarter Major state-owned ports in India, getting off to a sluggish growth trend in 2012 amid global economic uncertainties, saw container... Natural Gas Gains As Alternative Fuel in Transportation A milestone power utilities achieved this spring should jolt transportation operators and shippers. In April, the amount of electricity generated... On the Ocean, Regulations Drive Alternative Fuel Use For ocean shipping, unlike trucking and railroads, environmental regulation, not fuel costs, will likely drive the use of natural gas... Commentary: CSA Clouds Motor Carrier Safety Q: I think you overreacted to the question from a motor carrier who was upset because his trucks were being... Technology Drives Savings in Trucking Sector The trucking industry faces a number of regulatory and operational changes, but advances in information technology are helping motor carriers... Matson Begins Operating As Standalone Company Matson Inc. is navigating its own course following the ocean carrier and logistics provider's separation from the Hawaii-based land and... Federal Judge Dismisses Drayage Lawsuit in New Jersey A Teamsters-backed effort to have owner-operator truck drivers classified as employees instead of contractors has been dismissed by a federal... Feds Take the Wheel on Drayage Federal and state regulators reportedly are visiting drayage company offices and requesting voluminous amounts of documentation, seeking to demonstrate the... Transport Bill: Breaking It Down Ports Congress balked at reforming the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, choosing instead to say all the taxes on maritime... Transport Bill: Congress's Road to Somewhere The surface transportation bill Congress squeezed out in late June appears to be more a deferral of hard decisions than... US Imports Lead the Way in West Coast Growth West Coast ports entered 2012 anticipating only modest, single-digit growth in imports and exports. To date, that forecast has been... China's Appetite for Fashion Sparks Shift in Trade After years of producing garments and luxury goods for the world, China's fashion-conscious consumer is now a major engine for... Improved Infrastructure Would Boost Farm Exports, Economist Says If the United States is truly serious about leading the world out of its economic malaise, it should be investing... Rails Taking Another Look at Natural Gas Engines Roughly 16 years after Burlington Northern, now BNSF Railway, took its two natural gas-powered locomotives off the tracks, railroads are...

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JULY 16, 2012
Andy Tung appointed to WSC board Andy Tung, senior managing director of Hong Kong-based OOCL and executive director and member of the executive council of the company's parent group OOIL has been ... K+N's profits down in H1 12 Kuehne + Nagel's profitability reduced in the first six months of the year compared to the same period last year due to declining market conditions and a fine from ... 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, ... Pipavav raises new capital Gujarat Pipavav Port Limited (GPPL) in which APM Terminals Pipavav (APM T Pipavav) has an approximate 43% shareholding has raised INR3.5 billion (USD63.8 million) ... Charleston's harbour deepening speeded up by four years The US East Coast port of Charleston's Post 45 Harbour Deepening Project is expected to be completed sooner and cost less, the US Army Corps of Engineers' Charleston ... Now oil prices could have been rigged With the Libor [the interest rate measure for lending between banks] scandal still unravelling, G20 leaders have voiced concerns about the reliability of oil prices ... MSC Flaminia adrift after mid-Atlantic explosion At 10:07 hrs on Saturday morning Falmouth coastguard received a relayed mayday call from the 6,750TEU MSC Flaminia, approximately 1000 miles west of Cornwall en ... Rila says USEC cargo diversion in place According to the US Retail Industry Leaders Association (Rila), several of its members have put in place contingency plans, with some already routing their cargo ...

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JULY 16, 2012
KG aframaxes on the block Box blaze probe gets underway A damper has been put on theories that hazardous calcium hypochlorite - involved in many containership fires in the 1990s - could be responsible for a blaze that led to the MSC Flaminia being abandoned in the middle of the North Atlantic. Split read on OOIL OOIL's preliminary second quarter figures have provided mixed news for the liner trade. Cops hit Deiulemar clan Nine members of the Neapolitan shipowing dynasty have been arrested by Italy's fraud squad, according to Italian press reports. Sasco buys again Russia's Sakhalin Shipping Company (Sasco) has snapped up another multipurpose (MPP) ship as its fleet upgrade continues. Brawl hits Anh Son The chief engineer of a disabled Vietnamese cargoship has been injured by a colleague in a brawl in India. Remoy orders PSV Remoy Shipping has turned to Kleven Maritime for an LNG-powered offshore support vessel newbuilding underpinned by a Statoil charter. "No link" to bomb death Greek owner Suez Fortune Investments has dismissed claims of a link between a pirate attack on its suezmax and the killing of a UK surveyor who examined it. Smit to the rescue Dutch salvor Smit has signed a contract to provide assistance to the fire damaged containership MSC Flamina adrift in the middle of the North Atlantic. Rainbow chops bulker Rainbow Shipmanagement of Greece has cut its exposure to the dry-cargo market after weighing in one of its two bulkers. Cuban's ferry nightmare Architect stuck on Russian ferry for a month after immigration mix-up. Crewman dies in fire A crewman has died in a fire that struck a cargoship in Argentina. Cuban's ferry nightmare A Cuban architect has been stuck on a Russian ferry for a month due to a mix-up with his immigration papers. Mipo nets Neptune pair Neptune Lines of Greece has turned to Hyundai Mipo Dockyard with an order for two car carriers. Two vie for Trogir Croatian tycoon Danko Koncar has re-entered the race to buy Croatia's Brodotrogir shipyard. Fairstar ends fight The battle for control of Fairstar Heavy Transport has ended after its board unanimously recommended the takeover by Dockwise. Navies pull back pirates Naval forces have helped restrain the success of Somali pirates in the first half of 2012, a new report shows. Powerships to Beirut Turkey's Karadeniz group has won a $390m charter for two power station vessels to supply electricity to Lebanon. Shell drillship breaks free A Noble drillship broke its mooring and came within 100 yards of the shore at Alaska's Aleutian islands this weekend. PKL orders tug Ukraine's Chernomorsky Shipyard has booked a tug newbuilding from Latvia. Ship fined for pollution The captain of a Moldavan-flagged cargoship has paid a fine after an alleged pollution incident in Georgia. India's dirty scrap trade Dawood Ibrahim, India's most wanted man, has a major stake in the country's shipbreaking industry, while crime organizations are using scrap-bound ships to smuggle in weapons, explosives and other contraband items, claims a report in the Times of India. Suez revenues fall Egypt's Suez Canal Authority reports that it revenue in June fell to $415.9 million from the $434.6m earned in May. Bahri in the money Bahri, the company also known as the National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia, credits improving market conditions for VLCCs as part of the reason its net profit for the first half of this year are 143% higher than the same period last year.

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JULY 16, 2012
NEWSFLASH: Alaska seeks to block low-sulfur fuel reg The state of Alaska is suing the federal government over plans to prevent ships operating within 200 miles off its coastline from using fuel with more than 1 percent sulfur. E2open prepares for IPO The filing with the SEC shows the company expecting its 4.7 million-share IPO to garner between $15 and $17 per share. This would, at its midpoint, give the company a valuation of roughly $437 million. INSIGHT focuses on supply chain big data Maersk launches e-finance suite The new function, the carrier calls MyFinance, allows for faster processing of disputes, the ability for customers to re-dispute, as well as raise multiple disputes. Invoices can be paid in full online 24 hours a day. K+N says 'muted consumption' felt by 3PLs The freight forwarding giant had a profit of 279 million Swiss francs ($283 million) in the first half of 2012, 11 percent less than the 314 million Swiss francs earned in the same 2011 period. Hamburg Süd, MSC raise U.S. rates to Oceania MOL opens 2 new China offices Weeks Marine expands dredge fleet Foe heads C.H. Robinson in Europe Port Everglades names admin director Camelot 3PL, B2BGateway partner on EDI Boeing fined $13.6 million for safety compliance delay The FAA has issued a preliminary civil penalty against Boeing for failing to meet a deadline to submit service instructions that would enable airlines to further reduce the risk of fuel tank explosions. IMO to change ship traffic to protect whales Explosion aboard MSC vessel kills crewman

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JULY 16, 2012
Prices slightly firmer in Fujairah Mostly firm trend seen in South African ports. IFO prices open week firmly MGO prices were softer in North European ports. US calls for IMO guidelines to be used for sulphur verification Fuel oil samples tested as part of a compliance inspection 'must meet the 1.00% standard' officials advise Bunkerworld. Update of H2S test method leads to fifth edition of ISO 8217 Publication of ISO 8217:2012 expected shortly after closure and review of ballot result. Asia IFO prices rise to kick off week Supplies of bunker fuels largely fine at key Asian ports on Monday. Iran considers nuclear-powered commercial vessels Nuclear technology will enable vessels to travel long distance without the need to refuel, says local officials. Hong Kong supplier welcomes new director Mikhail Mityurev appointed as director of Sea Trader International Ltd. Saudi tanker firm doubles profit despite higher fuel costs Bahri attributes higher profit to an increase in VLCC spot rates. General Maritime mulls listing from 2014 May re-list on the New York Stock Exchange, says CFO. Grounded cargoship completes bunker recovery operations Long Shan now transferring cargo to another vessel, says owner. US acceptance of North American ECA 'unconstitutional' Alaska 'seeks relief' from upcoming North American ECA for waters off its coast. Singapore barge operator eyes growth Seeks to grow asset and expand operations beyond Singapore.

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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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