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BRIEFS

June 21, 2012

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Hapag-Lloyd to hike rates from Far East to Central, South America in July MSC lengthens voyages on two strings from the Far East to the Mediterranean US regulator accuses ILWU of unfair practices at ICTSI's Portland terminal Hong Kong first quarter exports to mainland down 0.3pc to US$16 billion UK underwriter withdraws cover from arms-laden Syria-bound Russian ship Fujian provincial trade value grows 18.5pc to US$13.24 billion in May Dalian's five-month container volume increases 24.1pc to 2.91 million TEU New Zealand businesses launch damage suits against Rena owner Costamare OOCL, X-Press Feeders team up to offer Myanmar-Malaysia-Singapore service Maersk splits from CMA CGM on Panama-east coast South America service Charleston gets US$147 million upgrade, 'deepwater will drive selection' MSC takes delivery of MSC Valeria, its last in firm's 14,000-TEU programme Prologis adds 60,000 square metres more DC space in Barcelona Houston City Council votes unanimously for Southwest expansion plan Tianjin Airport Economy Area emerges as China's new aviation industry base Oman Air enjoys boom with record-breaking cargo and passenger revenue

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JUNE 20, 2012
Caravel Logistics highlights its Mundra services at Gandhidham trade meet Cargotec SmartPort process automation solutions bring new level of efficiency to marine terminals Damco runner-up for world Airfreight Forwarder of the Year GE Shipping contracts to sell LPG carrier Hamburg Süd gets two "green" awards on same day NOTICE TO CHA FRATERNITY & TRADE Study shows lack of integrated policy, cheap funds ailing coastal shipping Throughput at Major Ports down 5.7 pc in April-May Exports of Amul products likely to jump by 20 pc India can withstand dollar outflows due to sufficient forex reserves: Montek RBI gives nod for advance payments in INR

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JUNE 20, 2012
Streck AG Switzerland thrice honoured The Swiss service provider Streck Transport AG recently received three awards for its quality. The company was presented with prizes by the pan-European alliance SystemPlus, the ge... HHLA prepares shipment of combine harvesters for Cuba 20 combine harvesters bound for Cuba have reached HHLA Container Terminal Burchardkai in Hamburg (Germany) by rail. The stuffing and service centre transferred them directly from t... Fuso challenges parts market with second brand The Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) - one of Asia's leading commercial vehicles manufacturers - is significantly expanding its after sales business with a second ... Russian Railways implementing numerous rail projects abroad Russian Railways, its subsidiaries and partners, are continuing to implement projects to expand and modernise foreign railway lines, mainly in the CIS, Eastern Europe, Africa and t... New Zealand's government investing in KiwiRail's freight services The New Zealand-based transport service provider KiwiRail will receive USD 250 million of capital in 2012/13 for its turnaround plan to help railfreight business become sustai... Air China to cease Combi operation The Hong Kong-based aviation finance and advisory specialists SkyWorks Leasing and its affiliate SkyWorks Capital Asia Ltd have been engaged by Air China to assist in the sales of... CFO position at Maersk Line merged with strategy and transformation Maersk Line CFO, Peter Rønnest Andersen, left the Maersk Group on 19 June after 20 years with the company. In addition to his current role as Maersk Line's chief of strategy and tr... ICAO and ACI collaborate to enhance safety standards at airports The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) to provide a framework to jointly pursue... ALC inks widebody lease agreement with Cathay Pacific Airways Air Lease Corporation (ALC), an aircraft leasing company that was founded in 2010 and is based in Los Angeles CA (USA), has leased a 2009-built Boeing B777-300ER to Hong Kong's Cat... Scheuerle and Kamag reshuffle management Andreas Kohler and Susanne Schlegel have taken over the management of the vehicle manufacturers Scheuerle and Kamag (both members of the Transporter Industry International group/TI... Jean-Claude Terrier elected president of the union of French ports Jean-Claude Terrier, chairman of the board of directors of Marseille seaport (France), has been unanimously elected president of the Union of French ports (UPF). His election was p... Kuehne + Nagel opens new automotive platform in Hungary The Swiss logistics service provider Kuehne + Nagel has opened a new storage facility in Kecskemet, to the southeast of Budapest. The site has been specially designed to fulfil th... Stobart Group makes offer for Autologic The UK logistics company Stobart Group has made an offer of GBP 12.4 million for Autologic in a deal that would see it become the largest car-transporter haulier in the UK. Both pa... Nippon Express expands logistics operations in Malaysia Japan-based Nippon Express has expanded its logistics operations in Penang (Malaysia) through the completion of a new warehouse in the Bayan Lepas Industrial Park. Located 5 km fro...

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JUNE 20, 2012
Electric Boat gest $11 million more for advanced submarine... Maritime industry asks IMO to require the weighing of loaded... GL issues Clean Shipping Index certification for LNG fueled... Braemar makes management changes KFELS on track to deliver second jack-up to Ukraine ahead of... Rolls-Royce to supply design and equipment package for Augusta...

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JUNE 20, 2012
Carriers set to expand business calling Port of Tacoma terminal WSF selects Olympic as name for new ferry class Vintage aircraft to be displayed at Bowerman Airport in Hoquiam Industry calling for IMO to request accurate box weight TSA investigation results in termination of employees

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JUNE 20, 2012
Chapter 11 stigma haunts TBS International Top executive expresses frustration at 'unfair' perception advantage enjoyed by opaque private companies China's hunger for imports reshapes east-west trade patterns Boxships arriving fully loaded into one-time export-dominated market SocGen sets the pace for shipping exodus Sale of part of French bank's book to Citibank is in line with sector's downsizing strategy Shipping mulls high yield debt as alternative to banks At least two companies considering new options Blame game in Bonn Shipowners clash with officials in Bonn Bet big on LNG, says Fostiropoulos EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Placing multiple orders now will pay off come 2015 Capesize rates bottom out at last China's steel consumption rises again Cosco Pacific mulls purchase of Greek state assets China port operator to position Piraeus as Mediterranean hub Box bookings slow as fixture periods shrink Brokers say new charters target 4,000 teu-plus tonnage Romania revives ore trade with China First shipment arrived this month as ARIA consolidates shipments from Constanta Breaking the silence The European Commission's proposal on shipbreaking gives a healthy recharge to the recycling debate Morten Arntzen compensation package gets shareholder nod Company reveals retention bonuses for Itkin and Johnston Love is off the agenda as tanker firm bans office flings New code of ethics combats favouritism and sexual harassment claims State government throws lifeline to P+S European Commission has yet to approve Baltic shipyard's restructuring plan Femco denies weapons on board Alaed Russian company sticks to line on illegal weapons to Syria DP World rejects Aden port contract claims Yemeni accusations over investment projects said to be 'unfounded and misleading' Bank of Korea sees shipyards turnaround in 2014 But until then, orders will continue to contract as euro crisis continues to affect demand, says central bank Yang Ming to order five ultra-large boxships Taiwanese carrier has delayed moves to join the ULCC club Rotterdam World Gateway lands first-phase project financing Funding secured despite simmering dispute between port authority and ECT Cash buyers defend their role in ship recycling Biggest players say they are merely the middlemen and do not make huge amounts of money VLCCs pin hopes on Saudi Arabia raising oil output World's biggest producer might tap 2.5m barrels per day of spare capacity Lawyers split on future of EU antitrust guidelines for shipowners Questions raised about power of consortia Ultra-deepwater market eyes $700,000 day rate Marine Money: Shortfall in rigs to meet Petrobras production targets will boost earnings by 2020 TBS International lines up sale of older tweendeckers Post-Chapter 11 strategy based on fleet rejuvenation through bulker charter-ins and debt reduction Kidwell takes the helm at Braemar Shipping Services Marsh steps down as chief executive but will stay on sale and purchase desk Euroseas rights offering oversubscribed Owner raises $14.9m to put towards potential acquisitions Rumble in Rio IMO under fire as green campaigners prepare for war with UN Yangzijiang sells off stake in microfinance unit Chinese shipbuilder to devote proceeds to similar wholly owned unit Shipowners oppose Chile's antitrust moves ICS describes EU ban on conference as a retrograde step European shippers oppose container weighing ESC says debate is too focused on a relatively small risk factor

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JUNE 20, 2012
FreeSeas default could hurt Yangzijiang's stock FREESEAS' cancelled order for two Handysize bulkers and the ongoing pressure on shipbuilders would hurt Yangzijiang's stock, said an analyst today Russian owners call for fleet growth THE Union of Russian Shipowners (SOROSS) has warned the country's new government that "the current rate of development of the fleet of [Russian] shipping companies is insufficient" Magomedov confirms FESCO buy-out THE Summa Group, which is controlled by Zivayudin Magomedov, has finalised its buy-out of Far Eastern Shipping Company (FESCO) from Industrial Investors, owned by Sergei Generalov Yangzijiang sells microfinance stake SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang said it will dispose its entire 31.5% equity stake in Wuxi Runyuan Technology Microfinance to streamline the group's structure Drybulk port snarls worsen LOGISTICAL issues and dense fog in Chinese drybulk ports resulted in worsening congestion in the latest week Black Sea hole leads to UK Court EVRAZ, the Russian steelmaker listed on the London Stock Exchange main board, is being sued in the UK High Court for $35.8M by a group of Swiss investors over a failed project to build a terminal for coking coal and iron-ore at Yuzhny Braemar makes board changes BRAEMAR Shipping Services has appointed James Kidwell as chief executive with effect from today

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JUNE 20, 2012
FedEx's Smith Says Freight Shifting From Air to Sea FedEx CEO Fred Smith said more shippers are transporting goods via ocean shipping at the expense air carriers, a modal... WFS, Aviapartner to Form Global Air Cargo Handling Giant Shareholders of Worldwide Flight Services and Aviapartner agreed to combine the two companies. If approved by relevant competition authorities,... Freight Volume Down Again at Singapore's Changi Airport Singapore's Changi Airport saw cargo volumes contract by 2.8 percent year-over-year last month. Overall, 152,884 metric tons were handled... Russia's Summa Closes in on Fesco Takeover Russia's Summa investment and trading group moved closer to a $1.4 billion takeover of Fesco as it prepares to make... Emirates to Launch New Iraq Service Emirates is expanding it air freight capacity to Iraq after seeing demand soar. The airline will launch a four... ILWU Files Suit in Portland Dispute The International Longshore and Warehouse Union elevated its battle with the electrical workers' union and terminal operator ICTSI Oregon a... Hapag-Lloyd Suspends Cargo Bookings to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Hapag-Lloyd temporarily suspended "acceptance of shipments" bound for Riyadh via the Port of Dammam, Saudi Arabia. "Riyadh-bound containers are... Japanese Exports to US Soar 38.2 Percent Japan's exports to the United States rose for the seventh consecutive month in May on a year-on-year basis, jumping 38.2... APL Seeks Rate Increase on Asia-Europe Trade APL plans to implement a general rate increase on the westbound leg of Asia-Europe trade, effective July 1. The... Regional Planning Expert Calls for CREATE Program for Southern California A regional planning expert called upon goods movement interests in Southern California to develop a CREATE-style public-private infrastructure development program...

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JUNE 20, 2012
Good news...bad news for ocean carriers You have probably noticed that the cost of filling your car with fuel has been somewhat less in this past month, reflecting the sharp fall in the cost of crude ... Solverminds signs up Philippine carrier Specialist software solution company Chennai, India-headquartered Solverminds has through its subsidiary, SVM Solutions & Technologies, inked a contract ... Extension of 100% scanning deadline welcomed but NRF still calls for repeal The recently announced two-year extension before the 100% US box container scanning mandate has to be introduced has been welcomed by the industry - but shipper ... Sub-panamax tonnage prospects are promising DVB Bank of Germany, which is a main player in the ship finance sector, believes that the prospects for sub-panamax (2,000 - 3,000TEU) vessels are more promising ... AfDB pours USD18 million into ISSIF In a bid to inject pace into sub-Saharan Africa's desperate need to improve its infrastructure, including that of its transport systems, the African Development ... ESC objects to compulsory weighing of containers Answering ocean carriers' recently repeated call for all containers to be compulsorily weighed, the European Shippers' Council (ESC) has opined that it is a false ... MSC slows Asia-Med services MSC has added an extra vessel to the rotations of its Dragon and Tiger services between Asia and the Mediterranean. According to Alphaliner, two additional ... Marsh leaves the Braemar boardroom Alan Marsh FICS, retires as chief executive of London-based Braemar Shipping Services [BSS] today, after heading up the company in its plc format for the past 11 ... Asia-Europe rates head south early The average all-in freight rate of all cargo loaded out of China for Europe continued downwards last week. According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange's China Containerised ... Felixstowe rail reaches new high The Port of Felixstowe has set a new rail record, handling a total of 11,474 containers (17,211 TEUs) in a single week. This follows three weeks of record-breaking ...

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JUNE 20, 2012
Eagle strikes a deal Lenders take a bite out of Sophocles Zoullas-led bulker owner in exchange for debt overhaul and covenant cure. CCM coverage coup continues Clarkson Capital Markets wades deeper into new territory after adding Golar stocks to equities research repertoire. DOF director steps down Oslo-listed offshore giant tight lipped about which competitor poached longtime board member Britt Mjellem. All eyes on Iran EU ban may extinguish surge in floating storage as Tehran turns to NITC tanker fleet for transport needs, MJLF says. Milaha seals $110m loan Credit line with Qatar National Bank will fund 19 tugs under construction. Seafarers face longer ordeals Pirates held crews for an average of eight months in 2011, a rise of more than 50%, according to a new report. Birkeland crosses stateside ABN AMRO places Francis Birkeland at the head of a fresh assault on the US finance market. Hapag halts Atlantic run German container line suspends service to US due to market doldrums. Euroseas sees out fundraiser Aristides Pittas-controlled owner is almost $15m to the good after wrapping up a rights issue. Bumi inks Nam Cheong order Hassan Basma-led Malaysian offshore owner kicks off its latest newbuilding programme with four-ship order at compatriot yard. TY ties up another six Florida's FMT goes ahead with optional tank barges at Mississippi shipyard. DVB backs Universal push German lender at the head of consortium offering up $275m to Geden Lines spin-off. Bitumen carrier breaks up Cargo washes up on Philippine shores as grounded Chang Da 12 battered by rough seas. Cosco Corp cause for concern DBS Vickers says exposure of Cosco Corp (Singapore) to Europe makes it more of a risk to investors than Yangzijiang despite FreeSeas default. Universal reveals final secrets Geden-backed venture begins $200m IPO march backed by a first quarter profit and a board containing Jens Ismar. Femco denies arms shipment Russian owner of Alaed breaks silence to claim vessel is "now making ordinary commercial voyage." Weakened, not beaten Navies must keep up pressure on Somali gunmen despite falling attacks, warns EU Navfor commander.

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JUNE 20, 2012
FMC reviews 22 OTI license applications INTTRA signs on Spanish NVO WFS, Aviapartner to combine Shareholders of both WFS and Aviapartner have agreed to combine the companies, with Aviapartner to join WFS. The new group will be controlled by LBO France, WFS' majority shareholder. IKEA to erect solar panels on DCs Disney to use Jaxport for most Florida imports Phoenix International reportedly for sale Chicago-based freight forwarder Phoenix International is reportedly exploring a $500 million sale, according to a report this week by Reuters. The report listed a string of the top global logistics companies as potential suitors. News of TIGER grant recipients trickles out DOT will announce later this week the full list of recipients of its TIGER grants, but several ports and other government agencies receiving funds were notified by members of Congress and made announcements. Canada welcomed into TPP fold A day after Mexico was welcomed into negotiations over a sweeping pan-Pacific trade pact, Canada was also invited Tuesday, with two of the United States' top five trading partners now involved. CSL orders 2 gearless bulkers Ebbrecht joins Railinc board

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JUNE 20, 2012
New guide on abatement technology 'Exhaust gas treatment systems will not be suitable for all ship types,' says classification society. Prices falling in Fujairah Sharp falls in Suez. Markets firm in Rotterdam but soften elsewhere Good demand in Hamburg. SEEMP can be 'turned into a business advantage' DNV encourages ship operators to 'use the new requirements to create some momentum for energy efficiency in the company.' New LNG bunkering terminal could be operational in 2015 Vopak forms 'strategic alliance' with owner of gas-grid in south-west Sweden. Rosneft Marine opens office in China Company sees opportunity to provide low sulphur fuel to ships heading into North American ECA. Brightoil's US operations 'accumulated $15 million loss' Group says it is conducting an audit of its US activities. Bunker prices firming in Asian ports Supplies of bunkers 'fine' in key Asian ports on Wednesday. Two more players exit Singapore bunker market Prestige Marine and Gas Trade no longer have MPA licences to supply bunkers in Singapore. Huyundai Heavy starts exporting LNG fuelled engines Hyundai HiMSEN H35/40GV engine can be used in power plants, vessels and offshore facilities. Hong Kong annual bunker sales may drop by 1 million mt in 2012 Volumes could fall to 7 million mt, says Managing Director of Sea Trader International Ltd. Japan receives first valemax vessel Vessel will emit 34% lesser carbon dioxide emissions per tonne of ore transported than other ships. Quality disputes 'more major' than quantity disputes Bunker quality claims can be 'huge', says admiralty manager of Fichte & Co.

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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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