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BRIEFS

April 18, 2012

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OOCL to increase rates US$500/TEU on Asia-Australia route from May 1 Hong Kong up 7.1pc in March to 2 million TEU, Singapore rises 5.8pc Kuehne + Nagel 2011 net profit rises 12.2pc to record US$660 million Patriarch Maersk McKinney Moller at 98, leaving vast shipping empire USAC wins US$150 million loan facility to deploy nine 13,000-TEUers Zepol market intelligence finds US imports up 2.6pc in first quarter Ningbo-Zhoushan port's quarterly box volume soars 223pc to 89,357 TEU Hapag-Lloyd launches ADX service to link Adriatic ports with Egypt Malaysia's Northport orders four straddle carriers from Cargotec Russian Railways TransContainer, RZD Logistics start express unit trains Alataw Pass moves 3.98 million tonnes in the first two months State-owned China Railway Express promotes time-definite service Korean Air renews St Petersburg flights, adds Gatwick and Nairobi services Brussels airport quarterly cargo up, freighters lead with 4.3pc gain Oman Air heads into loss despite 28pc increase in freight revenue

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BHP 2012 international conference Indian shipbuilding industry to touch 9,200 cr. value in 3 years J. M. Baxi wins MANSA's Champions Trophy cricket tournament AEPC to encourage exporters to tap non-traditional markets India becomes Iran's top oil buyer Govt awards 3 PPP projects worth ' 8,000 cr. in port sector MoS calls for revival of subsidy scheme for shipbuilders Empowered Committee, India Inc to discuss GST issues Exports surge beyond target; fail to check record deficit RBI cuts repo rate to 8 pc in monetary policy Zero import duty on sugar extended till June AILBIEA celebrates 11th anniversary

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APRIL 17, 2012
Bremerhaven car terminal continues upwards trend The German car terminal operator BLG reported that it handled 520,000 vehicles in its auto terminal in Bremerhaven in Q1/2012, 7.2% more than in Q1/2011. In 2011, a total of 2.05 m... Australia: first stage of Port Botany rail upgrade completed The upgrade and reconfiguration of the rail yard at Port Botany in Sidney has now been completed. It is part of an ambitious project which will transform the movement of freight ac... Switzerland: major railway projects on schedule in 2011 According to Switzerland's Federal Office of Transport (FOT), the country's major railway projects remained on schedule in 2011, as they did in preceding years. The deadline and co... Dunkirk: March results more promising The port of Dunkirk (France) reported favourable results for March (up 2% compared to March 2011), following a somewhat weak February. March 2012 saw the volume of general cargo ri... 24plus tops seven million consignment mark again The German general cargo alliance 24plus logistics network grew substantially in 2011, although the number of partners remained the same. For the first time since 2008, the allianc... TNT now deploying electric vehicles in Paris Service provider TNT Express has started to deploy Peugeot electric vehicles in Paris. The company is trialling Renault Kangoo ZE vehicles with a range of up 130 km in the city. TN... Hamburg airport sees less cargo in centennial year of existence Hamburg airport (Germany) reported that its centennial year 2011 was a financial success, resulting in a profit of EUR 49.2 million (2010: EUR 41.8 million). Airfreight development... Swissport Cargo launches mobile track and trace service Air cargo handling provider Swissport International says it has become the first global independent handler to provide an advanced track-and-trace service for cargo customers and o... Lufthansa Cargo Charter extends sales reach in the USA Almost a year ago Lufthansa Cargo Charter and Platinum Air Cargo signed a GSA deal, covering the US states of Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Looking back onto a successful year th... Maersk Shipping's legendary leader dies Maersk Mc-Kinney M'ller, the son of the Maersk shipping company's founder and the doyen of the world's largest shipping group, died yesterday at the age of 98. M'ller was at the he... Aramex founder to retire as CEO in 2012 Aramex chief executive Fadi Ghandour is set to retire by the end of 2012. Hussein Hachem, who has been CEO of Aramex in the Middle East and Africa regions, will assume the task of ... Kuehne + Nagel: margin pressure, cost increases and antitrust fine impact Q1 results The giant logistics corporation Kuehne + Nagel reported that, despite further volume growth, its Q1/2012 results were unsatisfactory due to cost increases, lower margins in the fo... New director general for port of Paris The French council of ministers has chosen Alexis Rouque to be the new director general of the inland port of Paris, with immediate effect. Rouque, who has been a consultant in the... J.B. Hunt reports record revenues and earnings in Q1/2012 J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc has announced record Q1/2012 net earnings of USD 67.7 million (Q1/2011: USD 50 million). Total operating revenue for the current quarter was USD 1....

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APRIL 17, 2012
Cheniere gets FERC approval for Sabine Pass LNG export... Aker Solutions to provide Statoil with Cat B rig services

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APRIL 17, 2012
2012 cruise season begins for Port Metro Vancouver Retirement bring changes to Hamburg Sud Executive Board Trucking association releases 2012 trucking trends publication OOCL making changes to Pacific Atlantic Express run Emerson buys Johnson Controls' Marine Container and Boiler business

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APRIL 17, 2012
Asian urbanisation will put Class will need to interact at all points, says Lloyd's Register Asia's John Rowley China's challenge to class societies Sector must think seriously about its engagement with nation Ruling gives 'real teeth' to London arbitrators Long-running case upholds choice of English tribunal Melting Baltic Sea ice sees aframax spot rates soften Warming European weather also keeps cross-Mediterranean voyage earnings flat Euronav posts $9m first-quarter loss Tanker company calls for more consolidation and scrapping Energy insurance demand buoyant, says Swedish Club Extra capacity in sharp contrast to hull market Shaking up China's banks Change would reward the competitive, including shipping US gives go-ahead to Sabine Pass LNG exports Decision a catalyst for other US export projects UK go-ahead for fracking threatens LNG shipments Shale gas could fill 40 years' worth of UK demand Hamburg Süd brings in new blood with boardroom reshuffle Annual results deliver cautious forecast Caribbean states 'unprepared' for major oil spill Only half have contingency plans to cope with a major incident Panamax bulker rates 'up by the hour' Baltic Exchange time charter average hits three-month high Public funding needs more discipline National Ports Policy Statement requires ports to operate commercially Shipowners uncertain about the implications of YPF renationalisation Knutsen and Teekay confirm period charters Guardcon's verbiage clouds security issues Guns have no place on today's commercial vessels Skaugen hits black as Iran sanctions boost tonne-mile demand Tehran trade ban erodes ethylene supply Binge to bust From feast to famine, shipping needs to find a happy medium Rotterdam reports first quarter dip in throughput Container volumes fall as weak eurozone erodes imports Singapore and Shanghai tie for top container port First quarter sees southeast Asia hub outpace its Chinese rival Transatlantic strives to return to profit Company says flagging out is not the only option as it seeks talks with unions Consolidation is critical to survival No carrier can operate giant boxships alone, CMA CGM vice-president tells conference Hamburg Süd takes cautious view of liner industry's prospects Some positive signals seen but there is also uncertainty, says Ottmar Gast Teekay LNG Partners unveils Norwegian bond issue Daughter company intends raising $87m-$122m Eurotunnel bids to run Calais and Boulogne Managing ports consistent with Eurotunnel's obligation to promote economic growth, says Jaques Gounon HNA Group punishes Grand China Logistics executives Officials disciplined, demoted and docked but only two are sacked Rio Tinto's Australian iron ore port capacity stretched Cyclones create widening gap between production volumes and shipments Aegean Baltic provides new loans with strings attached Clients asked to maintain dollar deposits with lender States step in Sovereign cover must be transparent and fairly priced Drewry and CargoSmart launch quarterly KPI report Inland transport, dwell times and commercial performance to be reviewed Game on Maersk had no choice but to chase market share

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APRIL 17, 2012
Scandlines hit by newbuilding delays DELAYS in the construction of two ferry newbuildings at Germany's P+S Werften have forced Baltic Sea ferry operator Scandlines to rejig its peak season schedule Hamburg Süd sees flat rates GERMAN container line Hamburg Süd is bracing itself for another difficult year with moderate volume growth and flat freight rates in its core trades Lauritzen plans 500-berth unit Lauritzen Offshore is seeking a joint venture partner to place an order for a 500 berth accommodation unit, says Ib Hansen, head of Lauritzen Offshore CSSC yard reports modest profits ONE of the two listed subsidiaries of China's state-owned shipbuilding conglomerate China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) today announced modest profits for 2011 Low speed market regains balance THE low speed marine diesel engine market has staged a substantial rebalancing act in recent months, says Ole Grone, senior vice president for sales at MAN Diesel & Turbo in Copenhagen MPP vessel in sanctions row A GERMAN multipurpose vessel has been pulled from a voyage to Syria by its owner/manager in the Eastern Mediterranean due to fears over a sanction breach Teekay drops down 13 tankers TEEKAY Corp will sell seven crude tankers and six product carriers to subsidiary Teekay Tankers in a transformative deal for both NYSE-listed companies

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APRIL 17, 2012
CSX Posts Record Earnings CSX boosted first quarter revenue 6 percent year-over-year to nearly $3 billion despite volume rising only 1 percent, exemplifying the... FMC Seeks Public Comments on NVO Service Agreement Changes The Federal Maritime Commission is seeking public comment on possible changes to NVOCC service arrangements, which allow non-vessel-operating common carriers... Virginia Container Volume Up 4.4 Percent The Port of Virginia handled 166,719 twenty-foot-equivalent units of containers in March, an increase of 4.4 percent from a year... Retailers Press USTR on Footwear Tariffs The Retail Industry Leaders Association urged U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to utilize the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations as a vehicle... Indexed Freight Contracts on the Rise In the current volatile freight rate environment on the major east-west trade lanes, shippers and carriers are slowly beginning to... Containerized Exports Jumped 9.6 Percent in February U.S. containerized exports in February rose 9.6 percent from a year earlier, driven by strong gains in paper and paperboard,... Rotterdam Box Traffic Slips 4 Percent Rotterdam's container traffic declined 4 percent in the first quarter of 2012 from a year earlier to 2.8 million 20-foot... Hamburg Sud Revenue Climbed 7 Percent in 2011 Hamburg Sud's revenue grew 7 percent in 2011 from a year ago to $6.64 billion, driven mainly by a 9... Drewry, CargoSmart to Launch New Container Metrics Drewry Research and CargoSmart are joining forces to publish a wider range of key performance indicators aimed at helping importers... Hapag-Lloyd to Raise East Asia Rates Hapag-Lloyd will impose a new round of general rate increases on its East Asia services, starting May 15. The... CEVA Adds Intra-Asia LTL Services Netherlands-based logistics provider CEVA is extending its Asian cross-border road freight services to include less-than-truckload services. The new... US Demand to Drive China Exports, Economist Forecasts China's export sector has not turned recessionary and will recover later this year on the back of strong U.S. demand,...

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APRIL 17, 2012
Intermodal South America breaks one-day record A record one-day attendance at the Sao Paulo, Brazil-hosted Intermodal South America fair and exhibition last week was also the scene of some lively debates and ... Sidler: forwarders' share to rise Global Liner Shipping Conference: bunker costs and rate volatility main challenges Soaring bunker costs, increasing rate volatility and new environmental regulations are the main challenges for the container shipping industry - and crucial in ... MISC completes liner exit Malaysian shipowner, MISC Bhd. has advanced its departure from liner trades by two months with the imminent termination of its last intra-Asia services, thus completing a ... Alliance forces Evergreen's hand towards ULCS behemoths Despite Evergreen founder and chairman, Chang Yung-fa's oft-remarked reservations about the utility of mega containerships, the Taiwan carrier has made an about ... Bareli: no news? Schedule reliability continues to improve Global ocean carrier schedule reliability improved from 78% in February to 79% in March based on containers arriving within a day of schedule, according to SeaIntel ... TT Club income depressed by 'catastrophic' incidents The TT Club, a mutual insurer of transport equipment and logistics risk, has posted a substantial drop in profits for its 2011 fiscal year after what Charles Fenton, ...

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APRIL 17, 2012
NAT admits sagging values Herbjorn Hansson-led listing tells US regulators 19 of its 20 ships aren't currently worth their carrying price. Euronav tanks on earnings Belgian owner let down by tankers again, with TI-based VLCCs earning $24,000 per day in first quarter. Boskalis bags Ichthys deal Dutch dredger scores $260m contract for work on giant Aussie LNG project. Debut cruise cut short Newly refurbished Saga vessel hit by engine trouble in Spain during maiden voyage. NSCSA confirms bulk order Saudi tanker owner branches out with order for five bulk carriers. Solstad enters Bibby charter Oslo-listed company signs bareboat deal with Bibby Offshore with option to buy. Action over Ozge clash Wife of missing trawler skipper files complaint in French court following alleged collision of boat with Turkish tanker. Skaugen inches back to black Oslo-listed chemical tanker owner returns to positive territory despite Middle East uncertainty. CSC Phoenix heads for loss Chinese owner says it was hurt by rising fuel price and low bulker rates in the first quarter. Time to buy Yangzijiang Analyst says investors should get a slice of Chinese yard before its share price rebounds. Cosco eyeing state help? Hong Kong-listed group denies decision has been made on whether to apply to Chinese finance ministry for $1.6bn cash injection. STX into Canada Korean yard group to offer technical help to Seaspan Vancouver as it prepares for massive state orders. Chinese eye 3 Maj Croatian government in talks with Jiangsu investment fund over disposal of loss-making yard. TGP turns to Oslo for funds New York-listed company swells the ranks tapping Norwegian bond market.

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APRIL 17, 2012
CargoWise pushes into Canada FedEx negotiates for French express carrier Hamburg Süd calls 2011 'challenging year' Infor, Oak Barrel partner on supply chain U.S.-Colombia FTA takes effect May 15 Drewry, CargoSmart partner on carrier KPIs Evergreen in for 'gigantic' ships Hijacked crewmen of Maersk Alabama file lawsuit Cathay expands India freighter network Singapore Air manages Scoot's cargo

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APRIL 17, 2012
Prices continue to fall across the board Average demand and healthy avails in Hamburg. Obama in bid to crack down on oil market manipulation Report suggests speculators trading in crude oil inflate oil prices by as much as 40%. Prices mixed in Middle East Good bunker demand reported in Suez. O.W. Bunker launches Marine Lubricants Division New division will be headquartered in Piraeus with further offices to open globally over the coming months. Repsol share price hit by YPF takeover Spain threatens economic retaliation against Argentina. Commodity trader seeking $470 million credit facility Major Swiss-based fuel oil trader said to have hired banks to help arrange a $470 million revolving credit facility. Evergreen to charter fuel efficient 'mega-ships' Lower operating costs will 'significantly enhance Evergreen's competitiveness'. Asia bunker price drop prompts buying Strong demand as prices soften. Saudi tanker firm posts 168% increase in Q1 profit Implements slow steaming and route adjustments to curb the 23% increase in bunker costs, says CEO of NSCSA. Chinese bunker supplier's profit declines 47% in 2011 Andatee reports lower-than-expected profit on 'significant' decrease in demand in Q4. Environmental regulations spurring research, innovation Design envelope 'pushed in every direction' amid greater demand for ship efficiency, says BIMCO's Watchkeeper. Tanker market 'yet' to make upward turn High freight rates could provide incentive to activate additional tonnage by raising sailing speeds. LNG starts to challenge traditional bunker fuel in China Local shipping group set to modify ships to use a hybrid of LNG and gasoil.

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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

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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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