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BRIEFS

August 20, 2012

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Rates fall on major trades led by Asia-Euro fall of 6.6pc to US$1,505/TEU Dalian builds a new 50,000-tonne aqua product cold warehouse Evergreen to commence feeder service to Yangon, Myanmar Fujian's July road and waterway investment up 44pc in first seven months Yangtze River Delta opens ETC tolling for expressway vehicles Maersk shipping and oil group to adopt executive board structure in 2013 ACL orders 'first of their kind ever built' G4 ro-ro/containerships MCC starts IA-3 service, linking Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and the Philippines' Kuehne + Nagel opens a new warehouse facility in New Zealand Port of Los Angeles container volumes increase 5.5pc in July Panalpina gears up for growing demand for temperature controlled shipments Amazon to add 18 new distribution centres, or possibly more, in 2012 Jaxport welcomes Evergreen to expand box throughput in the Florida terminal DHL Supply Chain to partner with Unilever on global services DB Schenker Rail expands capacity service on the London-Wroclaw corridor Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal July cargo off 1pc to 59,476 tonnes AirBridge Cargo launches Zhengzhou-Moscow-Chicago service Cargo tonnage surges 30pc in May at LA/Ontario International Airport

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AUGUST 17, 2012
Key industry issues to be discussed at SMM 25 MANSA applauds JNPT for finalising dredging contract SCI takes delivery of first PSV VPT launches construction of coal berth FinMin initiating steps to rekindle economy INR plunges further on sharp rise in dollar July exports plunge 14.8 pc PM's infra push yet to show results Rangarajan expects industrial output to pick up in H2

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AUGUST 17, 2012
Southwest Cargo introduces new tracking tool Dallas TX (USA)-based Southwest Airlines Cargo has introduced Cargo Companion, a comprehensive asset tracking service that provides customers with complete visibility regarding the... Maack, Krüger and Ihro win Elvis quality award At the end of 2011, the part-load service alliance Elvis Teilladungssystem GmbH introduced an electronic quality report system to evaluate operative processes among its members. Th... Trial for new scrap haulage service in UK UK-based Freightliner Heavy Haul has carried out a trial scrap service from Network Rail's materials handling depot in Crewe to Sahaviriya Steel Industries UK (SSI). The tra... New intermodal terminal open for business in South Australia Another important step has been taken towards improving South Australia's freight infrastructure with the expansion of the Bowmans intermodal terminal between Port Wakefield and Ba... Ryder Europe takes over Euroway Group in UK Ryder Europe has acquired Euroway Group Ltd, a commercial truck leasing, maintenance and fleet management provider that operates a fleet of 1,419 commercial vehicles. Euroway is pr... Evergreen to launch Yangon feeder service The Taiwan-based container shipping company Evergreen Line is set to commence a new Straits-Yangon (Myanmar) service (referred to as the SYS) from late August, exchanging space wit... New integration and change manager for S2S IMI Group The S2S IMI Group has appointed Alvaro Casas-Cobaleda as integration and change manager for its logistics division. Casas-Cobaleda will be based in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and report... Quintiq reorganizes finance and controlling department Quintiq, a provider of planning, scheduling and supply chain optimization software, has announced its new finance team. Mike Coluzzi, who has been named chief financial officer, wa... Kuehne + Nagel opens a new warehouse facility in New Zealand The Schindellegi (Switzerland)-based service provider Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new warehouse facility in Auckland (New Zealand) to meet the growing demand for integrated logisti... Ceva Logistics: turnover up, operating profit down The international logistics service provider and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics boosted its Q2/2012 turnover to EUR 1.808 billion, a 5.5% increase compared to the EUR 1.713 billion ... Logwin takes on web shop logistics for Bench Logwin, an international logistics service provider based in Grevenmacher (Luxembourg), has stepped up its collaboration with Americana International Ltd, the exclusive distributor...

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AUGUST 17, 2012
Ruling defines course and scope of Jones Act employment Ron Huibers named president of Volvo Penta Americas Norwegian high school to get $2 million training boat Senators to OMB: Use HMT for harbor maintenance Miclyn Express Offshore building two Platform Supply Vessels Scottish ferry operators pick Rolls-Royce thrusters

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AUGUST 17, 2012
Port of Vancouver sees start of freight access project work NOL Group taps Quek See Tiat as Board of Directors member New retail outlets open at Portland International Airport Hapag Lloyd marks naming of 13,200 TEU container vessel Carloads down/intermodal up for rail freight traffic during July

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AUGUST 17, 2012
TBS International confirms sale of tweendecker pair But charter-ins still not priced right, says resurgent post-Chapter 11 firm Port operator positions itself to tap African growth Bolloré Africa Logistics seeks new concessions as Panama Canal expands German bank provisions point to further KG collapses Commerzbank, DVB and others prepare for the worst Time for an EU Sosrep? The plight of MSC Flaminia raises the question of how to spare vessels in a critical condition from being forced to stay out at sea Capacity crunch Maersk is right to worry about the influx of new ships Know your enemy Lloyd's List channels the thoughts of a Puntland chief to try to outwit the pirates StealthGas' second-quarter profits beat Wall Street estimates Chief executive Harry Vafias eyes further improvement in smaller LPG carrier rates Capesize owners idle tonnage as rates near historic lows Older vessels being taken off the spot market but energy efficient ships are chartered out Fednav strengthens hold over Great Lakes by ordering six ships Ice-class vessels are part of fleet rejuvenation trend in Canada General Average Insurers count the cost of boxship casualty European states discuss transit passage for MSC Flaminia Ireland denies owners made request for a place of refuge UK flag jobs for British seafarers Government should act to ensure a trained and committed maritime workforce Iraq cargoes offer suezmaxes a lifeline Mediterranean spot-market vessels ballast to Iraq to seize August export surge Shipyards report lowest volumes ordered since 1999 Poor forward prospects contrast sharply with this year's record deliveries Tilbury joint venture with Bilbao secures European aid Motorways of the Sea funding will help to shift 225 km of truck miles to short sea Analysis: Beware the 2013 capacity crunch Lloyd's List Intelligence analysis flags uphill struggle for container lines Yang Ming eyes leasing partner for ultra-large boxship deal Chartering a vessel would allow Taiwanese liner to face less financial pressure when joining the megaship club SHI plans $441m bond sale South Korean shipbuilding giant seeks to build working capital P&I Club membership An exclusive and unique glimpse into the P&I sector Shipbrokers sound warning over Kiel Canal blockages Failures of the locks at Brunsbüttel and Holtebau demonstrate poor state of the infrastructure Iolcos dismisses reports of fresh panamax order Greek owner may return to the yards in future Senators demand access to $8bn dredging fund Under-investment forcing ships to light-load in US waters, politicians claim Hapag-Lloyd joins 13,200 teu club New arrival Hamburg Express named at Container Terminal Altenwerder Ocean Rig lines up work for two newbuilding drillships Economou looks to bright future for rigs despite taking second-quarter hit DryShips stays in the red as Ocean Rig disappoints Economou says drilling subsidiary is key to enduring rough seas for bulk shipping Fednav orders six handysize bulkers at Oshima Japanese yard to deliver ships in 2015-2016 Maersk downgrades its global box trade forecasts Exclusive: Skou says line is equipped to cope with a downturn

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AUGUST 17, 2012
LPG rates buoy StealthGas NASDAQ-listed StealthGas today reported a doubling of adjusted profits as it reaped higher charter rates for its LPG fleet Vale spared worst in iron ore slump VALE SEEMS to have dodged the worst knock-ons from the global slump in iron ore demand, judging from transhipments at the Brazilian miner's Subic Bay hub Höegh LNG and banks agree to loan deal NORWAY'S listed Höegh LNG said today it has received commitment letters from four banks for a $250M corporate facility WWASA cuts Hyundai Glovis holding to 12.5% NORWAY'S Wilh. Wilhelmsen said today it has reduced its holding in global logistics group Hyundai Glovis by 2.5 percentage points to 12.5% STX Pan Ocean losses seen for full-year STX PAN Ocean is likely to report losses for2012, with the BDI unlikely to rally within this year, a shipping analyst predicted today Korean vehicle exports fall 10.4% SOUTH Korean vehicle exports to the eurozone have fallen 10.4% year on year, according to Seoul's economy ministry Priamos embraces box P&I GREEK owner Priamos Maritime has paid $6.5M for Nord Reederei's 1997-built Nordeagle, broking sources told Fairplay today LR1 rates fall again RISING Gulf tonnage availability has pushed down LR1 rates by 2.67 Worldscale points week on week Economou warns on bulk trades GEORGE Economou-led DryShips today posted higher than expected losses driven by plummeting bulker rates

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AUGUST 17, 2012
Public Won't Pay Portland Compensation to ICTSI, Wyatt says Portland Executive Port Director Bill Wyatt said the port will not use public money to compensate terminal operator ICTSI for... Obama Releases $473 Million in Transport Funding to States The Obama administration on Friday made $473 million in funding originally allocated to earmark projects available to states. The... Tropical Shipping to Hike US-Canada to Caribbean Rates Tropical Shipping plans to implement a general rate increase for shipments between the continental U.S., Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands,... Tonnage Climbs 8.2 Percent at Port of Hueneme Cargo tonnage at the Port of Hueneme, California, increased 8.2 percent to 1.3 million metric tons in the fiscal year... Royal Mail, ZJS Express Launch Europe-China Service The U.K.'s Royal Mail's announced its GLS European parcel delivery unit has teamed up with China's ZJS Express to launch... Can Trucking Solve Its Driver Problem? Derek Leathers is frustrated with those who don't believe there's a shortage of truck drivers in the U.S. "We were... Trucking Payroll Still 7 Percent Below Peak In trucking, employment has only made a half-hearted recovery. The Journal of Commerce Trucking Employment Index rose in July to... Commentary: Due Diligence to Protect Your Assets When the Los Angeles County Bar's Customs Law Committee met with the local U.S. Attorney in July, one point got... Commentary: A Lesson to Be Learned From Airlines For only the second time in recent years, liner companies are managing vessel capacity in the major east-west trades effectively... Singapore Airlines Launches First Weekly Freighter Service to South America Singapore Airlines Cargo on Friday launched its first weekly freighter service to South America: a flight to Brazil via Hong... Hapag-Lloyd Names First 13,200-TEU Ship Hapag-Lloyd today named the "Hamburg Express," the first of 10 13,200 20-foot-equivalent units container ships, the largest in the German... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Aug. 13-17 German container carrier Hamburg Sud will raise its rates on trades from the Indian subcontinent and the Middle East to... US Poultry, Egg Exports Set Half-Year Record Led by sharp increases in shipments to Mexico, Russia, and other key markets, U.S. poultry meat exports for the first... Boskalis Revenue, Order Book at All-Time Highs Boskalis Westminster's first half profit dipped 10 percent from a year ago to 102.5 million euros ($126 million), but the... International Cargo Volumes Rise for ANA, JAL Japan's All Nippon Airways Co. (ANA) said that its international cargo volume grew for the fifth consecutive month in June...

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AUGUST 17, 2012
Hapag takes control of its first 13,200TEU ship A new era beckons for Hapag-Lloyd and its customers as Germany's largest liner shipping company starts to phase in its new generation super-post-panamax ships of ... ICTSI raises its stake in PICT International Container Terminals Services Inc (ICTSI), the Manila-based operator of container/general cargo-handling facilities, has upped its stake in Karachi's ... Maersk to halt reefer box purchases Maersk Line is to halt its reefer box buying programme and will not add to this part of its equipment pool in 2013. The decision has been made because of what the ... Hamburg Sud christens final ship in series COSCON go for the GRI burn COSCO Container Lines has announced a raft of general rate increases and rate restorations across its portfolio of liner services as it seeks to keep up the momentum ... LA's imports on the rise as LB's sink for July Combined loaded imports for the ports of Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach (LB) declined by 4.5% year-on-year for the month of July; but separately LB suffered a ... India's PM promises easier investment for foreign companies During his Independence Day speech to the 1.2 billion populated nation on Wednesday, Indian prime minister, Manmohan Singh pledged to take urgent steps to boost ... Gradual increase in inactive boxship fleet

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AUGUST 17, 2012
Finger on the trigger StealthGas is finally closing in on the second stage of its fleet renewal drive, according to chief executive Harry Vafias. Stealth spots tasty trend Appetite for period deals on the up as charterers seek protection from rising LPG rates. Stealth spots tasty trend StealthGas is starting to encounter a growing number of blue chip counterparties that are interested in penning long-term LPG charter contracts. Moody's revises outlook Moody's Investor Service took a red pen to its ratings outlook for Seacor Holdings Friday amid concerns about persistently weak earnings and higher debt load. Dividend debate drags on Another equity analyst has joined the debate about Nordic American Tankers and the preservation of its present quarterly dividend. TTA to bulk up A second quarter loss has not dampened Thoresen Thai Agencies' appetite for new bulkers. Viking Line loss grows First-half deficit bigger for ferry group, with no improvement on the cards. Stealth sheds the red Stealthgas turned in a second-quarter profit Friday despite a modest decline in voyage revenues. DryShips dances two-step DryShips may have misses Wall Street's earnings marker but the company's second quarter report was not dominated by bad news. Limarko goes all in Lithuania's Limarko has placed all its remaining vessels into the Hamburg-based Alpha Reefer Transport Pool. Breeze beached in Chile A Philippines bulker has been battered by big waves after grounding on a Chilean beach. WW well set after sale Wilh Wilhelmsen's $170m cheque from the sale of a slice of Glovis shares has given it more than enough fire power to fund its newbuilding ambitions, analysts say. Tallink on the up Estonian ro-ro group Tallink has increased second quarter earnings after ditching an unprofitable route. Not jolly for Roger Reederei Erwin Strahlmann vessel busted in the UK after 26 problems are pulled up. Fire hits tanker A disabled French chemical tanker has been towed into Marseille after crew managed to extinguish a fire on board. Hoegh seals FSRU loan Norwegian owner Hoegh LNG has clinched a $250m loan to finance its second LNG storage newbuilding in Korea. Bargain VLs for Big John? TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Russian Register targeted A US pressure group has called on the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping to stop classing vessels linked to Iran. Haisheng's horror half Chinese tanker and bulker owner falls to loss as result declines 560%. "Stricken" boat steams off The crew of a Maersk boxship have been left shocked as a supposedly stricken boat sailed back to Indonesia after transferring 62 asylum seekers. Greenland grounding A German containership has been holed above the waterline after running aground off Greenland. Leaving it late? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Bumi Armada profits up Bumi Armada has seen second quarter profits jump over 50% from a year ago thanks to lower operating costs. MSC Flaminia heads west Reederei NSB has moved the damaged containership MSC Flaminia further west in a bid to avoid deteriorating weather conditions. Damen wins floatel job Damen Shipyards Group has won a contract to convert a former jack-up rig into a floating accommodation unit. Drillships boost DryShips DryShips has slumped to a loss, but it could have been worse had it not been for its drillship operations. A fresh look for TradeWinds Shipping's number one newspaper unveils exciting new design. Marco tankers change hands Credit Agricole's campaign to find a buyer for three tankers tied to the bankruptcy of Marco Polo Seatrade appears to be drawing to a close, TradeWinds has learned.

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AUGUST 17, 2012
Army talks logistics system needs Retail giants partner on mobile initiative NRF, in partnership with its member companies, has launched an Integrated Mobile Initiative (IMI), which it bills as a first-of-its-kind initiative to act as a single source of information around challenges and opportunities with mobile retailing. Trade Technologies opens in Canada SEC to issue anti-corruption, 'conflict mineral' rules The agency is expected to announce rules on Aug. 22. The provisions are part of the sweeping Dodd-Frank financial reform legislation. Hapag takes delivery of first megaship The liner carrier held a naming ceremony Friday for its largest ever vessel, the 13,200-TEU Hamburg Express, the first of a series of 10 vessels ordered in December 2010 to be deployed on the Asia-Europe trade. MSC stops Iran service Panalpina offers improved temperature monitoring Singapore Air starts all-cargo flight to Sao Paulo The carrier's cargo division on Friday launched its first scheduled freighter service to South America, connecting Singapore, Hong Kong, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Sao Paulo, Brazil. Shipping companies warned about new Iran sanctions Italian shipping company fined for pollution Senators call for more harbor dredging Too hot to handle MSC raises U.S.-to-Georgia export rates Air Canada picks CHEP for ULDs FedEx Trade Networks expands to Glasgow U.S. Customs stops shipment of fake shoes

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AUGUST 17, 2012
Global bunker prices rise for second consecutive week Global bunkering hubs prices continue to climb. Bunker fuel prices uncertain as week ends Trading was average on the US Gulf, according to a local bunker player. Response to Marine Oil Spills Publication released New edition provides comprehensive review of problems posed by marine oil spills and discusses all response measures. Staatsolie closed on Monday Employees will be taking calls and emails on the holiday. Risler Bunkering closed for holiday Business will resume as normal from August 21. Rena clean up estimated to cost $50 million Documents show estimated total costs of the clean-up have soared well above the initial allocation of $25 million. Bunker's Oil Trinidad & Tobago granted marketing licence Any fuel purchased by Bunkers Oil Trinidad and Tobago Ltd must initially be purchased from state-owned Petrotrin. Scrubbers could become 'standard' Difficult to see how global refining industry 'could cope' otherwise. Fujairah prices stay soft as week closes Fujairah stays soft while prices move up across South African ports. Market softens in north west European ports Marine fuel prices at Rotterdam begin to soften although gas oil holds firm. Tolson leaves Noble The future direction of Noble's bunkering business is unclear. Engine room 'revolution' pays off at DFDS 32 vessels participated in the company's second quarter 'Bunker Prize' competition. Chinese authorites seek damages for bunker spill 'We will see whether a settlement can be reached, otherwise the case will go to court,' says Shanghai official. Credit concerns sharpen as downturn deepens 'We are much more attuned to credit issues than ever before,' says bunker MD. Prices end week mostly lower Demand largely average at key Asian ports. Bunkering operations resume in Hong Kong Rough sea conditions still expected, according to local traders. Programme cuts Ultrapetrol's fuel expenses Savings will enhance earning margins in the future, it says. Titan proposal has 'significant flaws', says investor Proposed plan will not resolve its 'manifest insolvency', says Warburg Pincus's subsidiary. Bulk shipping market facing 'multiple challenges' Shipping segment will remain 'a drag' on DryShips result unless freight market recovers, says CEO. Bulk carrier owner denies liability of unpaid bunkers Trogir Maritime claims that it was not a party to the purchase agreement with O.W. Bunker. Bunker demand 'on rough seas' for past decade Ongoing economic crisis and financial constraints adding to woes of bunkering and shipping businesses.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

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.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

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

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