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BRIEFS

July 30, 2012

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Asia-Europe spot rates rise 3.4pc to US$1,728/TEU ahead of August GRI Tacoma first half import container volume rises 13.4pc to 87,610 TEU Consortium to develop Marseilles hub as box volume surges 14pc Intermodal stars in Union Pacific 24pc record quarterly profit increase Norfolk Southern quarterly profit declines 6pc with 15pc fall in coal Kenya to ban trucking of 28-tonne plus boxes, insists railways instead Despite talk of gloom and doom, Canadian export banker sees US growth Singapore manufacturing up, biomedical, transport engineering leads Barcelona box volume off 20pc following drop in transshipment boxes CaroTrans starts offering Seattle to Japan LCL export service Singapore Airlines quarterly profit up, but cargo widens loss threefold Flown by Atlas Air, Panalpina's second Boeing 747-8F enters service Air cargo screening technologies race to meet TSA deadline for compliance

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JULY 29, 2012
100 pc box scanning a subject of debate in the US deugro completes 2 prestigious projects for Siemens Govt revokes nod for import of crude oil thru Iranian ships IMO approves shift of shipping lanes on US West Coast to save whales Basmati exports surge to record 3.21 mt in 2011-12 CTC tea export to Kenya likely to surpass last year's level Govt extends anti-dumping duty on acetone imports Importing pulses, edible oils may not be easy in face of 'global' drought Oz senator wants Canada to halt asbestos exports to India Dumping of boxes at Kolkata, Paradip Ports under cloud over alleged duty evasion Kandla Port commissions floating crane Policing on port gates Forex reserves perk up $ 589 m to $ 287 bn Govt to exempt processed foods from commodity export bans Industry terms new PPP projects' oversight mechanism as half-baked INR closes at one-week high of 55.34 PEC invites 2nd bid for export of 60,000 t of wheat CaroTrans adds direct Seattle to Japan LCL export service Holleman moves heavy & outsized cargo through Bulgaria Kübler Spedition & Lufthansa Cargo Charter Agency-a solid partnership

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JULY 27, 2012
Hercules Offshore reports increased revenues NASSCO Norfolk awarded $115 million contract mod Landmark containership engine completes trials

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JULY 27, 2012
Newport Port Commissioners ask manager to delay retirement Gunderson dedicates second habitat roof project Hamburg Sud christens new 7,100 TEU container vessel New FMC report looks at US vs. Canadian/Mexican ports US rail traffic numbers have mixed result during week

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JULY 27, 2012
Japanese shipowners dominate sale and purchase market With the Japanese out in force in the secondhand market, accounting for more than one-fifth of all sales this year, how is this affecting the S&P sector? Security on the cheap The UK's public row over the shortage of guards for the Olympics is reminiscent of the piracy debate over governments that refuse to spend money West African suezmaxes find a floor to falling rates at last Owners show resistance despite declining US crude demand and more use of VLCCs East Africa needs additional container capacity APM Terminals in talks with Tanzanian government to build and operate new box terminal at Dar es Salaam Grindrod to invest $1.2bn in ports over three years Part of the money will go to expanding Maputo's coal terminal capacity from 6m to 30m tonnes by 2015 Iron ore price crash poised to boost Chinese imports China's less efficient mines will be unable to compete with foreign producers after price per tonne falls to two-year low Australian capesize rates fall to lowest level in over a year West Australia to China trips earning only $6.341 per tonne Minoan to turn up heat on Hellenic Seaways management Grimaldi Group fails to unseat Vardinoyannis in argumentative AGM Coup for Germanischer Lloyd with contract to class Evergreen newbuildings Taiwan line also gives vote of confidence to UK with 10 ships to be added to British register European Minibulk moves nine of its small bulkers into lay-up Majority of German rescue scheme's laid-up ships come from Reederei Wessels Asian shipmanagers see growing repossession business EXCLUSIVE: Hong Kong's Wallem now trading 26 vessels for banks Chinese yard strikes groundbreaking deal for LNG carrier newbuildings Partnership between Nantong yard and Cambridge Energy marks important move away from Japanese and Korean dominance Owners and charterers decide now is the time to fix longer-term VLCC charters Some 13 period deals struck already this year Up in arms In the absence of an internationally recognised standard, myriad due diligence, accreditation and methods of standardisation have sprung up Order cancellations spike at Chinese yards China's shipbuilders see more orders cancelled in January-June compared to the whole of 2011, industry data shows Europe and Costa Concordia send Royal Caribbean crashing to second quarter loss Cruise major slashes annual profits guidance in an 'interesting year' Revealed: the bank behind Costamare's 100% financing deal Hypovereinsbank emerges as the lender that enabled the Stadt Lübeck purchase Softly softly 'Informal repossessions' are the way to handle shipowners who cannot meet repayments Maritime security firms hope ISO meeting will accelerate regulation Firms want particular guidance on port states Orders famine spreads to China's inland waterfront builders Biggest privately owned yard in Chongqing, the stronghold of Yangtze River water transport, has received no orders since last year Costs mount for wind turbine installation newbuildings Fledgling newbuilding market wobbles as Lamprell struggles with costs Precious Shipping in big profit drop in second quarter Costs rise, but Thai dry bulk operator stays in the black CNOOC unit loses $32m offshore vessel during typhoon Hai Yang Shi You 699 sinks near Hong Kong's Po Toi Island D'Amico books two 40,000 dwt tankers Deal done with South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard at $30.7m each Sixth Vinalines official arrested Charges centre on alleged mismanagement Search for missing seafarers to start on Bunga Alpinia Two bodies recovered in water as fire is extinguished and rescue team assesses safety to inspect the ship FMC gives all-clear to Canadian and Mexican ports Carriers and shippers moving US-bound cargo via ports across the border not breaking any rules, says Washington agency

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JULY 27, 2012
FMC releases harbour tax study A study unveiled today by the Federal Maritime Commission suggests that eliminating or changing the way the Harbour Maintenance Tax is levied would benefit US West Coast ports Finnlines predicts volatile rest of year after better 2Q FINNLINES expects the rest of the year to be volatile after increasing its 2Q12 profit Precious profits down 97% PRECIOUS Shipping said 2Q12 profits fell 97% to 13.14M baht ($0.42M) from 402M bhat ($12.74M) y/y primarily due to lower earnings and higher operating expenses Foreign investors barred at Taman Port THE Russian government's port authority, Rosmorport, has decided to exclude foreign investors from taking shareholdings in the new Taman port, to be built on the Black Sea HPH Trust sees 60% growth in 1H profits SINGAPORE-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust said its net profits rose by 60% to HK$1.0Bn ($129M) during the first half of the year from HK$654M in 2011 Know you shipper to avoid excess loads CONTAINERS weighing more than has been declared remain a problem five decades after the container shipping industry became established, notes the TT Club in a newsletter today VLCC owners paying charterers to hire ships FOR three consecutive weeks, VLCC owners have been offering their ships for free as charterers continue to work their August stems at discounted rates South Korean vehicle exports to see lower growth SOUTH Korean vehicle exports are expected to grow 4.7% in 2012, down from the 14% growth last year, said the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association First post-sanctions Iranian crude shipments ASIAN buyers of Iranian crude have imported their first batches of Iranian crude since EU sanctions were introduced on 1 July Losses looming for China's yards CHINESE yards received 50% fewer orders during the first six months of this year compared with the same period of 2011, the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry said today

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JULY 27, 2012
YRC Worldwide Taps Handheld Trucking Technology James Welch is moving into his second year as CEO of YRC Worldwide with plans to use technology to optimize... Truckload Capacity Index Reflects Slowing Economy The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index rose 0.3 percentage points to 84.4 in the second quarter, as a slower... Nippon Express Opens Office in Myanmar Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, said on Friday that it has set up a representative office in... USA Truck Reports $3.5 Million Loss Struggling truckload carrier USA Truck suffered a second-quarter net loss of $3.5 million, as revenue dropped 6.8 percent year-over-year to... Congressman Says FMC Shows 'Invisible Blockade' Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., said a controversial Federal Maritime Commission report shows that the U.S. harbor maintenance tax means "Pacific... Divided FMC Issues Canada Port Report A divided Federal Maritime Commission issued a report saying the Harbor Maintenance Tax is among factors encouraging U.S.-bound imports through... Shipping Rate, Surcharge Update for Week of July 23-27 Maersk Line will raise its rates on services from the Indian subcontinent to the U.S. and Canada, starting Aug. 15.... Consumers Slow GDP Growth to 1.5 Percent U.S. economic growth slowed to 1.5 percent in the second quarter as consumers cut back on spending, the Commerce Department... Eurozone Crisis Brings Turbulence to Trans-Atlantic Just when it looked like nothing could stop the U.S. export juggernaut, some of the nation's largest manufacturers and trans-Atlantic... MSC Wears the Crown in US-Europe Trade It was a clean sweep for Mediterranean Shipping Co. in the U.S. global containerized trade moving to and from European... Commentary: Ocean Carriers' Fear Factor Last week's Journal of Commerce cover story ("Ocean Carriers' New Pricing Power") made an observation that hasn't been lost on... Commentary: Port Projects Fast-Tracked, Finally Let's give credit where credit is due. With the stroke of a pen, President Obama on July 18 signed an... Cargo Volume Growth Slows for China's Ports China's ports saw growth slow in the first half of the year as European import demand softened. The...

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JULY 27, 2012
OPDR to adjust its Europe/Spain-Morocco-Canary Island services Hamburg based Oldenburg-Portugiesische Dampfschiffs-Rhederei (OPDR) is to make adjustments to its northern Europe/Casablanca (Morocco - CASA) and northern Europe/Canary ... Tacoma exports on the up The Pacific Northwest Port of Tacoma has had a strong H1 in box imports - they soared by over 13% compared to the first six months of last year - but in contrast ... FMC's cargo diversion study released today The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) hotly anticipated report in to whether ports in Canada and Mexico are taking cargo away from US terminals is to ... New highway enhances Tampico-Manzanillo corridor Mexico's current five year (2007-12) national infrastructure programme which aims to improve transport connections between its main cities, including the ports, ... Nigeria's Jonathan replaces NPA officials Yesterday saw Nigeria's president, Goodluck Jonathan, make sweeping changes across several of the nation's transport parastatals, including the Nigerian Ports Authority ... CN thrives on CP strike Second quarter results for Canadian National [CN] and Canadian Pacific [CP] railroads were impacted by a nine-day strike at the latter, which obviously favoured ... Sun not setting on solar panel war Chinese solar panel manufacturers have called upon the Beijing government to urgently open up a dialogue with EU officials over anti-dumping restrictions that could ... AfDB supports CFTA Donald Kaberuka, president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), has said that his organisation is committed to helping African nations improve their physical ... MSC Flaminia: awaiting UK clearance

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JULY 27, 2012
Repsol picks up AET twins TEN stretches charter Slightly better for Seacor A slip in revenue did not stand in the way of an improved second quarter profit at Seacor Holdings. Star and JFC friends again A settlement of a long running dispute between Star Reefers and Russian charterer JFC has given a boost to the finances of Oslo listed Siem Shipping Inc. Mercator net shrinks Singapore-listed bulker owner books a smaller profit for the first quarter. Diana hit again Diana Shipping looks to have found a fresh period deal for one of its panamax bulkers. Thinking positively We take a look at what was said in the market over the last week. Cosco in profit warning China Cosco Holdings has braced investors for a huge first half loss. Three in line to lead Sovcomflot's long-anticipated IPO moved a fraction closer today as Moscow revealed a string of top banks are being teed up to lead the float. Crisis hits All Leisure Fallout from the Costa Concordia crash and a weak European economy sent All Leisure Group to a deeper first half loss. Bleak market hits Star The chronic troubles of the reefer market led to only a marginal profit for Oslo listed Siem Shipping Inc better known for its trading name of Star Reefers. Clock ticking for Sanko Court gives bankrupt Japanese owner six months to crawl out of the financial quagmire. Precious profit falls Lower rates and spiralling costs have helped drag down second quarter profit at bulker owner Precious Shipping. Sinochart spreads threat A Chinese charterer facing a $178m claim from Norway's Gard insurance group for sending a capesize bulker to an allegedly unsafe port has won the right to bring a Japanese sub-charterer into the action. Bodies found The bodies of two of the four seafarers who have been missing since fire broke out on MISC's 38,000-dwt chemical tanker Bunga Alpinia (built 2010) yesterday were found this afternoon. Stolt in UK first Stolt-Nielsen has expanded its terminal business after buying its first facility in the UK. China slows down Further signs that China's economic growth is slowing down emerged this week as officials revealed that cargo volumes in the country's ports grew less during the first half of this year. Navios profit up Drybulk bulk shipper Navios Maritime Partners' has posted a net income of $33.6m for the first half of its 2012 financial year, a significant improvement over the $30.1m earned during the first half of 2011. Bunga blaze extinguished MISC Berhad officials say the fire on board the 38,000-dwt chemical tanker Bunga Alpinia (built 2010) is now out, but there is still no sign of four crew missing members.

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JULY 27, 2012
Carrier customer service catch-up Quality documentation: Job 1 Prince Rupert of the East? Logistics' helping hand Supply chain sustainability remains compelling Burning concern Moving 'BUF' Life jacket in uncertain seas Document drudgery Pump price for liner carriers ACAS flexibility for forwarders Aligning air cargo security DHL's China mega-hub ICAO carbon emission standard Boeing, Airbus cautioned on production pace TT Club targets shippers Franchised logistics Sustainability data from all sides Headed for the cloud Will the U.S. dollar continue to appreciate?

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JULY 27, 2012
Global bunker market trends lower in calm trading week Prices fell slightly across all grades throughout the week Bunkerworld data shows. Bunker prices end week uncertain Trading was heavy on the US Gulf, according to a local player. Royal Carribean reports Q2 loss Bunker pricing net of hedging for the second quarter was $699 pmt and consumption was 340,000 metric tonnes. Coast Guard responding to fuel spill off Oregon coast The Coast Guard has determined the fuel sheen to be rapidly dispersing and non-recoverable. Rotterdam unveils shore power systems for sea-going vessels Alternative Maritime Power systems enable vessels to switch off engines while docked and connect to shore side electricity to power services such as lighting, heating and food preparation. North American ECA will not affect Alaskan ferry operations "Finally a regulation comes along and you say 'That was easy,'" says marine operations deputy commissioner,"let's move on to the next problem." ECA countdown: 'Race continues' for LSFO Advise to 'bring your enquiries early' as 1.00% product supply remains restricted, though LSFO premiums are coming down in some markets. Shipowners making green shipping a reality Innovation is making more efficient ships a realistic proposition. IFO prices continue firming in Fujairah Suez stays out of product while prices pick up in Fujairah. Week closes on firm trend across European market Bunker prices stay on upward curve although players in Rotterdam hold differing views on direction. Deteriorating sulphur compliance bad omen for 2015 Data shows multiple breaches of EU sulphur regulation and upward creep in average MGO sulphur content ahead of 2015 ECA requirement. Debt-laden shipowner seeks liquidation to avoid bankrupty Second Italian shipowner teeters on brink as authorities seize ships. Trade fair tackles green shipping Hamburg's SMM to host dedicated conference on shipping and the environment. Week ends with bunker price rising at key Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Friday. Singapore non-payment row back in court Golden Star Marine seeking claims from bunker supplier for alleged non-payment of bunkers. Strait of Hormuz fears rise on military build-up Iranian anti-ship missiles pose threat to US warships. Japan to see lower bunker output in August Suspension of operations at JX Nippon's Mizushima refinery to impact supplies, local traders say. Italian shipowner orders 'eco' tankers The two double-hulled newbuildings belonged to a new generation of vessels with lower fuel consumption, says d'Amico. Chemical tanker catches fire at Petronas facility MISC vessel reportedly carrying some 1,000 mt of fuel at the time of the incident. Lukoil expands Russian bunkering operations With the arrival of 6,988 dwt newbuild bunker tanker Nimbus SPb. MSC to impose new low sulphur surcharge Surcharge on shipments to US ports expected to cover costs related to compliance with North American ECA regulations.

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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	Arrival ports by:
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	-	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

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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