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BRIEFS

August 27, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates lowest since first quarter, down 4.7pc to US$1,46/TEU Peak season in August will be 'positive surprise' for boxes, says BIMCO Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay One attracts four transpac and intra-Asia services CMA CGM to raise rates for Europe-North American services October 1 Drewry: Global box trade up 100pc, China's control hits 30pc by volume HSBC: China manufacturing purchasing managers' index falls to 9-month low Xiamen July container volume increases 10.5pc to 630,000 TEU in July China to appeal to WTO to quash American duties imposed on 22 exports US diesel up to more than $4 a gallon after sixth week of price hikes GLS links up with China's ZIS Express to handle China-Europe air parcels Qantas cancels orders for 35 Dreamliners after its first loss since 1995 Singapore's July air freight volume declines 4.5pc to 152,900 tonnes Hong Kong authorities approve three airline passenger fuel surcharge hikes Boeing's final assembly plant become freight boon for Charleston airport East coast India Visakhapatmam hopes to open air cargo terminal in April

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Despite troubled times, logistics service providers continue to remain positive Global shipping volumes fall in Q2 due to Europe's economic crisis Ministry of Defence again entrusts Tiger Logistics to carry sensitive cargo from Brazil to India Global demand may spur wheat exports MP to export 1.98 lakh t of wheat to Iran Negative list regime to boost exports to Pak: Scindia ABGKCT berths maiden call of BSL vessel under AGS service Cargo diversion to US West Coast ports looms as East Coast union-employer talks fail DP World Southampton simultaneously berths two 13,000-TEU vessels Shipping Minister reviews performance of JN Port Report shows increasing demand for quality warehousing Amul's parent body calls for ban on oilmeal exports FM hopeful of GST this fiscal Forex reserves drop to $ 288.9 bn INR gains 23 paise week-on-week Thomas expects sugar output to slip by 3 mt in 2012-13 Between men & officers Houston training course for project forwarders Tuscor Lloyds moves transformer parts from Japan to Mexico US harvesters safely delivered in China by InterMax

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Roadrunner Transportation System acquires Expedited Freight System US-based Roadrunner Transportation Systems has acquired all of the outstanding stock of Expedited Freight Systems (EFS), a Midwest regional overnight less-than-truckload (LTL) prov... Actros wins 2012 red dot design award The new Mercedes-Benz Actros has won the 2012 red dot design award. According to the panel of judges, the truck received the award because it sets sustainable trends in truck desig... RFI and SBB Infrastruktur step up collaboration Rete Ferroviaria Italiana (RFI), Italy's railway network operator, and its Swiss counterpart, SBB Infrastruktur, are stepping up their collaboration in the sectors European Train C... Kombiverkehr launches first direct train between Kiel and Verona Kombiverkehr KG, the Frankfurt (Germany)-based operator of Europe's largest network for shifting freight from road to rail, is launching a direct, twice-weekly train service betwee... More changes at Cargo Partner in Austria Two regional directors have decided to leave Cargo Partner. John Cheng has resigned from his position as CEO for Northeast Asia. Luca Ferrara, currently Cargo Partner's managing di... Sachsen-Anhalt promotes inland shipping and acquires SPC membership The German state of Saxony-Anhalt, an important logistics location in Central Germany, recently became a member of the Short Sea Shipping Inland Waterway Promotion Center (SPC) in ... HHLA's press officer resigns The German port service provider Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) has announced that its press officer, Mark Krümpel, is leaving the company at his own request on 30 Septembe... Chattanooga airport sees cargo growth Chattanooga airport in Tennessee (the same state where the leading US airport Memphis is located), saw H1/2012 cargo volumes grow to 590,000 t, an impressive increase of 240% compa... Brussels Airlines loses weight with CHEP Aerospace Solutions Brussels Airlines, Belgium's flag carrier, has converted its entire baggage container fleet to new lightweight composite containers, in partnership with ULD management provider, CH... Estonian Air making greater efforts to boost cargo sales With effect from 1 August, the France-based cargo company Concorde Aviation has been providing Estonian Air with cargo services that will greatly improve the airlines' potential fo... UPS extends offer period for TNT Express The US parcel service provider UPS is extending the offer period for its acquisition of TNT Express from 31 August to 8 November 2012. UPS will formally confirm this by making a re... Yusen Logistics establishes operations in Turkey The Japanese service provider Yusen Logistics plans to establish operations in Turkey. The company will utilise these operations, which are set to open on 1 October, as a hub for s...

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AUGUST 24, 2012
DOT making changes to safety accountability program US rail freight traffic climbs during week Coast Guard to remind boaters to make way for deep draft vessels Navy gains Corps approval for second Bangor-Kitsap wharf Boeing/employee fund donations headed to Taylor Bridge Fire victims

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AUGUST 24, 2012
CIMC's net profit down 64% in first half Top container maker suffers from lower sales and weaker margin P&O Ferries study shows seafarer fatigue puts passengers at risk Half the company's sea staff are a danger to themselves or their vessels OOCL delays two 8,600 teu boxships Hong Kong line allows Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding to update engine designs Masters of none Why trying to be all things to all people spells disaster for Asian yards Domestic price hike boosts prospects for Indian iron-ore imports NMDC's prices edge towards $110 per tonne Hyundai Mipo Dockyard profit slashed South Korean yard's orderbook may mean the worst is over JBIC lends $36m to Oldendorff Japan policy bank acts to support country's vessel exports Sri Lanka faces spill after bulker sinks Thermopylae Sierra was anchored off coast for three years US launches Freight Policy Council Experts prepare blueprint for improved national freight links Guangzhou Shipyard shakes up board after profit collapses CSSC unit's first-half net profit down 66.5% amid limited new orders DVB makes its second $627m bond issue this year Shipping lender shores up its balance sheet and diversifies its investor base Box lines face lost decade Carriers turn to layups and slower steaming to prevent rate collapse Maintenance and repair costs erode DEME's first-half profits Dredger reports falling utilisation but expects activity to rise NITL challenges Obama and Romney to table infrastructure blueprints US losing competitive edge, trade body warns STX France shipyard shifts to part-time working Autumn orderbook slumps as builder completes cruiseships

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Broström product tankers unit could move to Copenhagen MAERSK Tankers said today it is weighing whether to move all of Broström's Gothenburg operations to Copenhagen WFS targets Varun tanker BUNKER supplier World Fuel Services is seeking to seize a Varun crude tanker, alleging unpaid bunker bills Subscriber notice THERE will be no news bulletins on 27 August because of the holiday weekend in the UK US freight panel unveiled PORT and intermodal network improvements would gain priority under a new freight planning scheme, according to US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood Virginia fears docker strike A POTENTIAL US East Coast docker strike threatens to roll back box volume gains at Port of Virginia as it reviews proposals to privatise its terminals Jaya's profits drop 33% SINGAPORE'S offshore vessel specialist Jaya Holdings said today net profits for its fiscal year fell 33% year on year to $43.8M Alpha squabbling continues Environmental groups are continuing attacks on Australia's $7Bn Alpha mining, rail and port project, which yesterday won guarded federal environmental clearance Stolt-Nielsen raises $172M STOLT-Nielsen said today it has raised 1Bn kroner ($172M) through placement of senior unsecured bonds For VLCCs, the outlook gets even worse VLCC EARNINGS on the benchmark Ras Tanura/Chiba route are continuing to worsen despite higher bunker prices and the start of September's programme Maybulk profits dive 97% MALAYSIAN Bulk Carriers said today 2Q profits crashed by 97% year on year Capesizes flutter a little A MILD uptick was reported today in Capesize bulker rates, pushed by rising Australian iron ore fixtures, but average daily rates remained at a four-year low of $2,801 per day Supramaxes keep gaining SUPRAMAX rates in Asia are continuing their gradual recovery as Indonesian coal traders resume with the end of Ramadan HMD's profits dive 73% HYUNDAI Mipo Dockyard said today that net profits for 2Q12 dived 73.1% year on year to 32.567Bn won ($28.7M) Black hole for newbuilding returns warned ASSET prices are falling, yet no returns can be expected on newbuilding investments in today's freight market, a shipping bank has warned

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Bradshaw Named NC Ports Executive Director Thomas Bradshaw has been named executive director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority in addition to his current position... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of Aug. 20-24 Zim Integrated Shipping Services is seeking September rate increases for westbound shipments from Asia to North Europe and the Mediterranean. Effective... APL Pulls Out of Westbound Transpacific Stabilization Agreement APL Ltd. will discontinue its membership in the carrier discussion group in the westbound trade between the U.S. and Asia...

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AUGUST 24, 2012
20% spike in idled box tonnage US logistic firms monitor east coast longshore strike risk US logistics companies in the US are keeping their clients up to speed on the acrimonious breakdown of contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen's ... CMA CGM launches reefer RRIs on back of soaring costs and low rates CMA CGM says that current freight rate levels are not enough to cover costs on reefer cargo moving on the westbound transpacific and to this end is launching a ... Calor Gas warns carriers UK-based Calor Gas has issued a warning to ocean carriers regarding the illegal shipment of stolen gas containers which could, if stowed badly, represent a serious ... Nissan to invest ZAR1 billion in SA Japan's Nissan Motor company is to invest approximately ZAR1 billion (USD121 million) in doubling output at its Nissan SA factory in Rosslyn, near Pretoria. The ... A nine-month low for China's manufacturing China's HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index [PMI] hit a nine-month low in August, according to its preliminary report, posting a reading of 47.8 versus the 49.3 recorded ... Dole and San Diego sign long-term lease deal Dole Fresh Fruit Co, a leader producer and shipper of fruit into the US market and the southern Californian port of San Diego has signed a 24.5-year lease agreement ...

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Blackstone wraps up raid Sale-and-purchase brokers (S&P) are casting new light on a deal that saw two of the biggest names in private finance seize majority stakes in nine tankers controlled by Germany's Hartmann Group. SEC concludes probe The Securities and Exchange Commission has completed its review of Globus Maritime and the bulker owner's dealings with Iran and other nations subject to US sanctions. Uncertainty plagues Noble Lingering questions about the fate of Noble Group's marine fuel offshoot continued Friday amid speculation that more company-wide layoffs are underway. Showdown World Fuel Services (Singapore) has dragged Varun Shipping into court in the US over outstanding invoices tied to nearly half of the Indian owner's fleet of tankers, LPG carriers and anchor-handlers. Odfjell eyes JV exit An offshore venture between Theodore Angelopoulos' Metrostar and Odfjell Drilling could be nearing an end. No takers for ferry A German ferry has been left unsold during a court auction in Grevesmuhlen. Fredriksen chops OBO John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International is set for a third quarter boost after selling one of its OBOs. No joy for Jaya Jaya Holdings has seen its earnings trimmed following a fall in vessel sales. Not so romantic A Welsh professor has written a damning report into the lives of modern seafarers - in the form of an epic poem inspired by Samuel Taylor Coleridge. Cochin eyes IPO cash State-owned Cochin Shipyard (CSL) is plotting an IPO to pay for part of its INR 1.5bn ($27m) expansion plans. Rotten for even a king We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Buddies with banks Heavy-lift giant Intermarine has thrown open the door to banks looking to dispose of unwanted ships. Lorenzo earnings jump Philippines feedership operator Lorenzo Shipping Corp has posted a fivefold jump in second-quarter profits. Nam Cheong on course Nam Cheong's recent three-vessel order further validates its speculative building strategy which has kept it on course for another record year, an analyst says. DVB repeats trick DVB has taken its fundraising in the past four months to the EUR 1bn ($1.25bn) barrier. Tugs raided off Singapore Two more vessels have been attacked by robbers off Singapore. Mipo misses in Q2 Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has turned in a disappointing set of second quarter numbers. OOCL delays deliveries Hong Kong container line OOCL has delayed the hand-over of two 8,600-teu ships being built in China. Korean quartet rules TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Stolt seals bond bonanza Stolt Nielsen has wrapped up its latest fundraiser on the Oslo Stock Exchange. "Missing" tanker found A tanker that went missing for five days off West Africa is back in contact with its UK manager Norbulk. Greek bulker sinks Sri Lankan authorities are increasingly concerned over potential pollution from an abandoned Greek bulker that has sunk off Colombo. Green ends with whimper The former Green Reefers has logged one final loss after it sold all its ships. Hellenic ditches panamax Greece's Hellenic Carriers has offloaded an elderly bulker as part of its fleet renewal drive. GC Rieber down in Q2 GC Rieber Shipping has seen second quarter profits drop by over 20% compared to a year ago, the company revealed Friday. Vopak seals Shell deal Vopak has signed up Royal Dutch Shell as the launch customer for its new LNG break bulk facility in Rotterdam. Awilco profits head higher Awilco Drilling has seen a near five-fold increase in profits from the previous quarter as revenue from its two rigs kicked in.

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AUGUST 24, 2012
PEAK wraps up Catalyst acquisition New NC port director has logistics portfolio On Wednesday, North Carolina's Transportation Secretary Gene Conti appointed Thomas Bradshaw as executive director of the North Carolina State Ports Authority. Bradshaw will also continue as statewide logistics director. Miami gets set to advertise dredging project The Port of Miami Wednesday said it has signed a construction agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that will allow its big harbor dredging project to go out for bid. The project will deepen the main channel from 45 to 50 feet. EPA-emissions engines bring headaches Market research firm J.D. Power said technology changes around EPA emissions standards have caused an increase in diesel engine problems and a decrease in overall satisfaction with the powertrain among truckers. Yusen Logistics expands at O'Hare Dole extends terminal lease in San Diego NIT League solicits Obama, Romney infrastructure plans The shipper group's members are extremely concerned about existing problems in the U.S. transportation infrastructure system and the difficulties that U.S. companies face in moving their products efficiently. TAKE releases supply chain suite DOT launches Freight Policy Council Maersk slows MESA again Sapra to lead IIE's Lean Division Hyundai to assess scrap metal container repair fee CTSA lines lower currency fee Rats overrun natural foods warehouse

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AUGUST 24, 2012
Bunker markets record positive week Prices edged higher across most global hubs over the week. Los Angeles prices fall to close out week Oil rose for a fourth week as Tropical Storm Isaac strengthened in the Caribbean on a path that may threaten crude production in the Gulf of Mexico. Low emission ferry design unveiled Ferry uses light weight aluminum catamaran hulls that reduces fuel consumption by 25%, coupled with counter rotating propeller pods that reduce consumption by up to 15%. Bunker prices drop in Fujairah Prices in Cape Town, however, show strong gains. Week closes with big price drops in NWE IFO prices drop by double digits. P&I clubs maintain advise to avoid bunker fuels from Iran UK view that fuel oil used only for propulsion purposes on ships would not violate EU sanctions may not be shared in other countries. Two senior managers gone from Aegean NWE One of the founders of Bunkers at Sea left by 'mutual consent' while the other still works for Aegean. Fifth edition of ISO marine fuels standard published Revision leading to ISO 8217:2012 goes through in record time to introduce updated H2S test method. Italian vessels seized for $4.7 million debt Vessels arrested in Singapore by bunker supplier and shipping agency. Week ends with IFO prices down at Asian hubs Supplies of bunker fuels largely fine at key Asian ports on Friday, but tight in Singapore. Vopak sees 'healthy demand' for storage services Operating profit, excluding exceptional items, increases 28% in H1. Sinotrans sees bunker costs double in H1 Operating profit plunges 85% as costs increase. Lithuania one step closer toward LNG bunkering Port authority and Klaipeda Oil ink agreement to invest in an LNG terminal in Klaipeda. Russian supplier fined for spill during bunkering ops Oil spilled into waters at St. Petersburg while M/V Angara was bunkering a vessel. Refinery closure will not affect bunker market, says Caltex Closure will change the way it sources marine fuel products but 'no effect' on supply to customers, the oil major tells Bunkerworld.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

PORTS

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

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

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	Arrival ports by:
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PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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