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BRIEFS

August 21, 2012

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Cosco increases rates to Europe, Americas and South Africa in September Shanghai customs posts biggest export decline in two and a half years LA July volume up 3.97pc, Long Beach off 10pc, but down overall by 4.5pc US east coast dock strike fears grow over resistance to ILA featherbedding Jiangsu's Nantong city targets create transportation terminal cluster Hainan to invest US$1.65 billion in highway and shipping sectors Maanshan port to build a 10,000-tonne terminal Hapag-Lloyd takes in its biggest ship, the 13,000-TEU Hamburg Express Logwin delivers Malaysian designer collection to Paris Fashion Week Maersk takes 19th shallow, broad of beam 4,496-TEU WAFmax feeder vessel Wan Hai acquires two 4,532-TEU ships for transpacific Calco-B service Asia Aviation one-off gain on Thai budget carrier AirAsia bolsters profit Tianjin to avoid clash with Beijing in airport development orientation Nomura's air cargo volume index indicates slowing industrial activities

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AUGUST 20, 2012
ABG Shipyards Q1 total income increases 22 pc Allcargo Logistics' total revenue up 13 pc in Q1 Hamburg Süd christens 7,100-TEU Santa Barbara in China Hapag-Lloyd to increase transatlantic rates HHLA profits surge 20.8 pc Hindustan Shipyard delivers 50-t bollard pull tug to Vizag Port In response to ECA, Zims low sulphur fuel charge from September 15 Maiden Call of m.v. OEL Kochi ICTT Vallarpadam, August 14, 2012 NCC signs time charter agreement with SABIC for 3 chemical tankers Shanghai launches port of origin tax rebate pilot project Indo-Pak trade talks hit a roadblock Amsterdam port sees increased cargo handling in H1 2012 Chairman highlights JN Port's performance & developments at I-Day fete VPT Chairman highlights ongoing upgradation projects in Independence Day address Truck rentals on long-distance routes down in Q1 Forex reserves rise by $ 17.8 m Govt eases land lease & transfer procedure for infra projects INR loses 0.8 pc to end at 55.74 last week Bank employees to strike on Aug. 22-23

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Important oil equipment flying with Polet Airlines The Russian carrier, Polet Airlines, recently operated an AN'-124-100 charter flight carrying four giant oil cable reels from a US manufacturer. As timing was critical for this shi... Gotthard closure has negative impact on Hupac's transport results The Swiss transport provider Hupac registered 332,000 road shipments in the unaccompanied intermodal traffic sector in the first half of the current year, an 11.7% decrease compare... Russian Railways investing in rail infrastructure on Sakhalin Island Russian Railways (RZD) is continuing to implement its investment project to modernise the company's rail infrastructure on Sakhalin Island. RZD has now completed the reconstruction... Key link in the road from Tajikistan to Europe The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are investing in part of trans-Asian highway that connects Asia to Turkey and Europ... Forwarder Meindl expands fleet The Austrian forwarding company Meindl has extended its fleet by the addition of six new height-optimised Kögel Mega trailers. Meindl now has a total of 17 K'gel Mega P55 trailers ... Hapag-Lloyd raises rates, turnover and earnings in Q2 After a seasonally weak first quarter of the current year, the German shipping company Hapag-Lloyd achieved a turnaround and improved its result by more than EUR 125 million in Q2/... Amsterdam Seaports with modest increase Amsterdam Seaports (the ports along the North Sea canal area in the Netherlands) witnessed a slight increase of around 0.5% in transhipment volumes in the first half of 2012. Until... Lehnkering operating import terminal in Hamburg for Clariant The German service provider Lehnkering and Clariant, a producer of special chemicals, have just established a new joint venture. Lehnkering now operates a central import centre in ... International Transport Forum's new secretary-general in office José Viegas, a Portuguese national, has been installed as secretary-general of the International Transport Forum (ITF). The ITF is an intergovernmental organisation that acts as a ... Inchcape Shipping Services names new general manager for Brazil Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS) has chosen Captain Mariano Martinoia to be its new general manager for Brazil. Martinoia will be based at the company's head office for Brazil, whi... Damco reports positive results for H1/2012 Logistics service provider Damco's net revenue grew in the first six months of 2012 to USD 1.543 billion, 12% more than in the same period last year. H1/2012 gross profit rose by 5... FedEx Trade Networks opens new forwarding office in Scotland The US express service provider FedEx is continuing the global expansion of its freight forwarding business, FedEx Trade Networks. The latter has now opened a new location in Glasg...

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Navy exercises option to buy OPDS vessels from Chouest Crowley buys Aker Philly Jones Act tanker newbuild pair Former USMMA Superintendent named TOTE, Inc. VP Fincantieri floats out its largest ship yet Maritime Labor Convention to enter into force in one year MHI Ship Repair gets $6.6 million DDG 51 contract mod Cruise ship takes on passengers from stricken Alaska cat Keppel FELS on track for early delivery of Seafox 5

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AUGUST 20, 2012
ILWU files federal lawsuit against Port of Portland, director Coast Guard Cutter ALERT returns from 62-day overhaul Port of Anacortes extends summer concert series Port of Grays Harbor marks maiden voyage vessel call Artists decorate shipping boxes for Vancouver, BC exhibition

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Dutch shipowners defy national ban on armed guards The Netherlands' government refuses to extend state monopoly against violence to commercial firms Concerns grow over ballast water treatment technology Worries submitted to IMO in a bid to give owners some leeway in compliance Steady as she goes for secondhand product tanker market Prices for LR2 and MR vessels are little changed in recent months Seafarer rights convention will come into force from August 2013 Ratification from 30 states gives deal the go-ahead StealthGas to draw on cash for fleet expansion But dividend reinstatement and more share buybacks are also options, says Harry Vafias Cascading cannot save the panamax box sector Only nine vessels ordered in more than three years as owners shift attention to larger ships but post-panamaxes threaten market share MSC Flaminia heading to UK waters for inspection Coastal states discuss possible transit to German waters Box lines will blank out Asia-Europe sailings as trade weakens No return to tactics that triggered 2011 price war, says Hapag-Lloyd's Kranich DryShips says finance is becoming ever more scarce Commerzbank withdrawal is 'a game changer', says chief financial officer Damaged supramax sold for lowest secondhand price on record Only $7.5m paid for 2011-built, 57,257 dwt Akiba Ship breakers on course for record demolition levels Clarkson Research Services data shows yards had purchased some 35.1m dwt in the year to date, compared to 40.5m dwt in the whole of 2011 DSME wins $1.9bn offshore order South Korean shipbuilder lands deal for Africa floating oil production unit Aframax resale nets just $36m Price shows medium-sized modern crude tankers lose a third of their value Nigeria urged to use private maritime security Piracy and oil theft linked to problems in community China Shipping Development completes $393m bond sale China Shipping Group's tanker and bulker unit seeks to build working capital Bremen insurance agent to offer PMSC certification New venture Marine Risk & Quality aims at stream of new companies entering the market in Germany Rongsheng scraps Quanchai buy-out Scorned target could challenge Chinese shipbuilder in court Myferrylink defies technical glitches to launch cross-Channel service Service deploys ex-Sea France tonnage now owned by Eurotunnel RMT to hold strike ballot at CalMac Union seeks guarantees on pensions and conditions at Scottish ferry operator US port authorities launch fresh lobbying for Washington funds AAPA says 'lack of federal foresight' to blame for inefficiencies in moving cargo Denmark seeks to end tax breaks for nationals working abroad Move will price Danish surveyors and office staff out of the market, say owners Insecurity at sea Private maritime security companies need to be better regulated A whimper not a bang As carriers face a peak season no-show can they resist the temptation to slash rates? Bankers are no one's heroes Shipping reaps a bitter harvest from reckless lending Colombia dockworkers sign landmark deal Deal comes as Mexico stevedores reinstate lost collective bargaining rights CMA CGM appoints Lebanon's former finance minister to board Jihad Azour takes up job from next month DryShips may shed bulk tonnage Ditching newbuilding orders is an option, says Economou

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Songa's profits halved RISES in operating expenses and financial costs cut profits for Songa Offshore, Norway's listed drilling rig operator, by more than half in 2Q12 Viking's losses grow FINNISH ferry group Viking Line has said its first-half losses grew to €17.9M ($22.3M), from a deficit of '13.4M a year earlier Chinese deal abandoned ANHUI Quanchai Power has revealed that Hong Kong-listed Rong Sheng HI has abandoned its April 2011 deal to buy the Shanghai-listed utility

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AUGUST 20, 2012
MSC Flaminia May Be Towed to Germany The fire-damaged MSC Flaminia was being towed toward the U.K. on Monday for an inspection that may clear the way... ILA to Continue Protest of Non-ILA Labor in Charleston The International Longshoremen's Association said its protest of a stevedore's use of non-ILA labor would continue this week in Charleston,... Diesel Prices Exceed $4 Per Gallon The average cost of diesel in the United States rose to more than $4 per gallon for the first time... Colombian Dockworkers Secure Bargaining Agreement Colombian port workers, members of the Sindicato Nacional de Trabajadores del Transporte, reached an agreement on Aug. 2 with Terminal... Maritime Labour Convention Set to Enter Into Force The International Labour Organization's Maritime Labour Convention, 2006, has cleared its last hurdle and will go into effect in a... ILA Takes Marine Contract Protest to DC (Video) The International Longshoremen's Association took its fight against a stevedore's use of non-ILA labor - to unload military ammunition in Charleston... India OKs Armed Guards on Merchant Ships India has issued guidelines for deployment of armed security guards on board Indian-flag merchant ships, clearing the way for Indian... BAA to Sell London Stansted Airport operator BAA has opted to sell London Stansted airport, ending a long-running legal battle to retain ownership of the... FedEx Expands 'International Service' Network FedEx Express is nearly doubling its "International Service" network by adding destinations in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Japan, Luxembourg... Yusen Logistics Expands Operations to Bangladesh Yusen Logistics will begin operating in Dhaka and Chittagon, Bangladesh, on Oct. 15 to serve apparel and other retail shippers.... Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Revenue Up, Net Income Down Amsterdam Schiphol airport's net profit fell in the first half but revenue increased as higher passenger numbers outweighed lower cargo... Wilhelmsen Nets $170 Million From Sale of Stake in Glovis Norway's Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA said it will use the $170 million proceeds from the sale of a 2.5 percent stake... SSA Marine in Oakland Gets 'Gold' in Productivity On a recent Saturday, longshoremen at the SSA Marine terminal in Oakland averaged an astounding 58 container lifts per crane... Canadian Railroads Chart Growth Courses Canadian Pacific Railway is looking within for profit by improving its existing network, while its larger rival wants to build... Intermodal Pricing Loses Steam U.S. intermodal shippers aren't just getting faster service, they're also enjoying something rare in the railroad industry: pricing relief. ... India Promises to Ease Customs, Cabotage Rules Frustrated Indian shippers can take solace in the government's effort to speed up shipments and bring greater shipping competition. Earlier... Buyer's Market for Box Lessors Leasing companies are picking up some of the slack from financially strapped ocean carriers that have cut back their container... My Kingdom for a Box Retailers and other beneficial cargo owners encountering a shortage of container space this peak season need not look far when... Commentary: 'Processing' Rules on Regulated/Exempt Cargoes Q: With regard to motor carrier transportation of exempt commodities and regulated freight, I've always been told that if the... Commentary: Container Shipping Sector Facing the Music "Summertime and the livin' is easy" isn't just a lyric from one of the most covered songs in the history... Lacey Act Strikes a Wrong Chord Gibson Guitar's agreement to pay a $300,000 fine to settle allegations that the company imported illegally harvested ebony and rosewood... It's Brussels Vs. World Over Aviation Carbon Tax A global trade war over the European Union's controversial aviation carbon tax is drawing closer with Brussels refusing to budge... China Again Dominates JOC Port Rankings China trade was definitely hopping in the Year of the Hare. Asia's largest economy, underscoring its manufacturing power, is home... North China Ports Take the Spotlight Although Hong Kong and the mainland ports of southern China aren't going anywhere at the top of the global rankings,... Hong Kong Feels the Heat From Neighboring Ports Hong Kong's stunning natural harbor has made it a natural center of trade for centuries. The world's third-largest container port,... Commentary: Truckload Turns to Profit The 50 largest truckload carriers expanded their combined revenue by 13 percent in 2011 as higher fuel surcharges and rising... Commentary: Tackling Trucking's Perpetual Problem Do you remember your first driver shortage? If you've been active in logistics or trucking for a decade or more,...

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver boosts rail links Canada's Vancouver port is concentrating on boosting its rail links - and in the process is upping its connections to the lucrative US mid West. DP World Vancouver's ... Oil a clear and present danger to Q3 profits The positive results from ocean carriers in the second quarter of the year were attributed to the success of general rate increases and rate restorations; but also ... The world is a more negative place The latest World Economic Survey released by the Munich-based Ifo Institute for Economic Research and the Paris-headquartered International Chamber of Commerce ... Sinotrans H1 net profit battered by tough economic climate Chinese transportation conglomerate Sinotrans has seen its HI net profit slump in the face of global economic development that has been 'complicated' and 'full ... Olympic lessons for UK logistics The success of the London 2012 Olympics [15,000+ athletes and officials, 30+ event sites, and an influx of millions of spectators] was in no small part ... DVB Bank gloomy on panamax ships The latest report from DVB Bank's Research and Strategic Planning unit, based in Rotterdam, paints a very gloomy picture for the panamax sector of the global containership ... CMA CGM goes directly into Baltic for first time CMA CGM has temporarily extended its ECS service between the north coast of South America/Caribbean and northern Europe into the Baltic. Instead of calling at Cartagena, ... Tropical to raise rates Riviera Beach (FL)-based Tropical Shipping is to raise rates across its entire US/Canada - Caribbean liner network as it seeks to recover rising costs, put its ...

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Golden age for GASS Stealthgas poised to cash in on one of shipping's strongest segments, analyst says. Heidmar prepped for pull-out Heidmar does not appear to be phased by the gradual withdrawal of tankers controlled by co-owner George Economou. Yards 'chew on bones' New Century Shipbuilding Corp has painted a bleak picture of the reality facing Chinese yards. Westports linked to IPO Malaysian terminals group Westports is mulling a $1bn IPO. Novoship notches more Russian tanker owner Novoship has posted a 37% increase in first-half profit as revenue rose. Idemitsu inks VLCC Idemitsu Tanker is expanding its fleet with an order for a new VLCC in Japan. Big John's price coup John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has secured the lowest price for a VLGC newbuilding in two decades, according to RS Platou Markets. Exxon VLs for sale US major opens up 1999-built tankers to inspection in Singapore. Fredriksen in gas attack John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has unveiled plans to become a dominant force in the VLGC sector after coming clean over an order for up to six newbuildings. Orsova profit slashed Romanian shipyard Santierul Naval Orsova (SNO) has seen profit dwindle in the first half despite a revenue rise. Mitsui resale snapped up Greek owners have been linked to the sale of Japanese group Mitsui's new aframax Hope I. Iranian ships axed The governments of Tuvalu and Tanzania have confirmed they will begin weeding out Iranian ships from their registries in line with western sanctions. Costs scar Songa Rising costs have hurt profit at Arne Blystad's Songa Offshore in the second quarter. DryShips raises flag George Economou's DryShips has raised question marks about its ability to fund its dry-cargo newbuilding orderbook. Chinese in NSR first A government-owned icebreaker has become the first Chinese ship to travel the Northern Sea Route (NSR) from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Shipping hits Sinotrans Chinese liner and terminals group Sinotrans has posted lower first-half profit as shipping operations struggled. Inherited VLs face axe John Fredriksen may have been linked to a series of cheap VLCCs in recent weeks but his new flagship company Frontline 2012 is being tipped to cut back on its existing newbuildings. Owner held over drugs Bulgarian shipowner Doychin Doychev has been arrested after cocaine was found on one of his vessels off Spain. STX reveals bond deal South Korea's STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has confirmed a big bond sale to boost liquidity after news leaked on Monday.

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Deutsche Bank arm bids for Virginia terminals The proposal from German bank's RREEF unit is one of three Virginia has received from outside entities to take over port operations in the wake of an unsolicited bid by APM Terminals in May to run the terminals. Strait of Hormuz remains open after collision The USS Porter, a guided-missile destroyer on Sunday collided with the Japanese-owned bulk oil tanker Otowasan, a Panamanian-flagged vessel, but both were able to operate under their own power after the collision. Chinese icebreaker finds an Arctic route Huigen Yang, head of the Polar Research Institute of China, told Reuters he expected more ice along the route than the vessel encountered. He said most of the Northern Sea Route is open. Tropical raises Caribbean rates CMA CGM boosts Asia-Europe rates Report: Globalization, increased trade to drive 3PL success TOTE, Inc. names Greene VP Supply chain software refocuses on small businesses BizSlate has been developing a supply chain management system with the help of a committee of small business managers for the past 11 months. The service has reached its second testing stage and is still on track for a 2012 release. Evergreen starts Asia-Europe loop with Hanjin

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AUGUST 20, 2012
Middle Eastern bunker prices remain flat Prices across the Middle East and Africa display minimal volatility. Tight avails in Rotterdam Prices were firming in the Rotterdam bunker hub on Monday, according to Bunkerworld data. UK terminal to develop its marine fuels business Inver Energy brings in outside expertise. Cold ironing to be extended in Los Angeles $31.2 million contract will see shore-side power links built at 11 more berths. Upgrade for Antwerp refineries ExxonMobil is aiming to increase output of lighter products. IFO prices softening in Hong Kong Holiday in Singapore. Russian authorities clear bunker spill at Nakhodka Spill occurred while bunker tanker was loading fuel oil. Australian firm orders diesel-electric engines for tugs Vessels, currently being built at the ASL shipyard in Singapore, are scheduled to be in operation by early 2014. Sulphur emissions 'sharply decreased' at EU ports Since entry into force of the low sulphur requirements in January 2010, says EU study. Hapag-Lloyd names first of ten fuel-efficient newbuilds 13,200 TEU vessels 'sets standards in environmental protection and efficiency', says Hapag-Lloyd.

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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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