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BRIEFS

July 31, 2012

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Maersk: Key performance indicators saved firm US$90 million over 3 years Samudera Shipping second quarter profit soars 300pc to US$7.5 million Brazilian health inspector strike keeps ships at anchor awaiting berths Nigeria fires national port chief, names three new executive directors GAC warns approaching ships of Angola's sudden ballast water decree Japan export growth continues, but imports fall for first time in 6 months Chongqing to build European trade cargo distribution centre in 2012 APM T re-bids to allay talk of favouritism for Virginia Ports CT job Panda Group awarded the TAPA freight security requirements certification 4 conro ships to replace older, smaller vessels serving low-tech ports BIFA: 100pc scanning of US-bound boxes will cause logistical gridlock FedEx to drop small gas guzzlers for fewer but larger, less costly planes Air freight hits 3-year low, passenger demand adds needless capacity Logwin moves to sort out confusion over EU air cargo security rules

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JULY 30, 2012
East African piracy slows, but West African pirates taking up slack: IMB MOL commences CMS (China-Middle East) service calling Mundra 'For India, Antwerp port is the fastest route to Europe' Govt expects rain deficit to take a toll on kharif crops Govt may impose ban on some agri futures: Thomas INR surrenders early gains on fresh dollar demand PMO announces roadmap for executing key infra projects PSBs directed to provide services for shipments via Iran

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JULY 30, 2012
Quebec orders dual fuel ferry at Fincantieri Maine ferries get $2.4 million in grants Eagle Ocean reports a flying start Shell launches new cylinder oil COSCO, Rongsheng Heavy issue profit warnings Propeller driven catamaran promises fuel savings

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JULY 30, 2012
Carrix taps Knud Stubkjær as new chief executive officer Matson creates foundation to oversee corporate giving Mitsui honored for assisting victims of earthquake, tsunami CIT Group places orders for 3,000 new tank railcars Evergreen warns customers of bogus company in China

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JULY 30, 2012
Eastern Mediterranean clinches boxship order with Wenchong Thanassis Martinos-led company continues march into containers with more feeders Shipping faces a long, cold winter Forget the chatter about cash-rich Greeks' heavyweight investments. Indicators seem to be signalling a much longer recession Ecdis training is becoming a costly headache Shipmanagers face huge costs and disruption as deadline looms Ship Finance and Knightsbridge lodge claim against Jianlong Group Zhang failed to meet guarantee on time-charter performance, case claims Chartering slows for VLGCs as players wait for new gas prices Market able to absorb slowdown due to previous high levels of activity NYK launches largest vessel to use air lubrication system Japanese development points to increased faith in fuel-saving friction-reduction system NewLead lines up new shares-for-debt swap Lemissoler Maritime poised to take 36% of Nasdaq-listed owner as marathon restructuring efforts nears end Iran sanctions hit cargo availability at Sidi Kerir Exclusive: First half of 2012 sees fall in Iranian crude transiting the Suez-Mediterranean pipeline Varying jail terms for pirates raise questions about fairness Sentences range from four to 60 years depending on where the trial is held New pipeline will boost product tankers trading out of US Gulf TransCanada says construction will start within weeks Polaris orders capesize Vessel chartered out on 15-year contract Guangzhou sees double-digit growth in cargo throughput and box volumes Port outgrows other giants in South China Aframax sale indicates 15% drop in tonnage value Tanker Pacific buys nine-year-old ship for just $15m Flaminia waits to enter UK waters Authorities will decide in next few days whether to allow damaged boxship into secure area ICS seeks staggered approach to ballast water retrofitting Shipowners fear installation bottleneck if IMO schedule stands Odfjell Rotterdam terminal still closed after forced shutdown Criticised environment ministry forced closure as it raises safety standards in Netherlands CO2 curbs will not damage shipping, argues Brookings Institution Study suggests that the industry faces only limited additional costs Temple Lang urges Brussels to make a special case for shipping Sector-specific guidelines should be kept, says former head of EU competition directorate Höegh's vintage LNG carrier starts trading from Australia Older ships pull in additional earnings as owners await newbuildings Scandlines sells two freight routes to Swedish Orient Lines SOL will also take over three ferries as Scandlines focuses on passenger-based routes Mercator Lines sees net profit down 91% in April-June Singapore-listed bulker unit holds pessimistic market outlook NITC defies EU sanctions by deploying more tankers in the Mediterranean VLCC heads to Turkey amid speculation that SuMed is running down Iran oil storage Rongsheng issues profit warning as chairman's firm probed for insider trading Updated: China's largest private yard suffers double blow as stock price falls to all-time low Scorpio loses $20m on sale of MR tanker pair Ships sold little more than a year after purchase Iranian sanctions are breaking European stranglehold on insurance, says IRISL There will be no difference between the quality of Iranian and Western cover Special case Shipping requires clearer guidelines from the EU Moore Stephens warns on SEC disclosure requirements Regulators may require owners to declare when market value falls below carrying value Rongsheng's trials The privately owned yard takes a beating Jinzhou Port reports 49% drop in first-half net profit Reliance on coal exposes the port to volatile markets

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JULY 30, 2012
Stubkjaer takes Carrix helm CARRIX, the parent of global port developer SSA Marine, today announced the appointment of Knud Stubkjaer as its new chief executive officer, replacing Jon Hemingway High court OKs ex-Exxon Valdez's breaking ORIENTAL Nicety, once the infamous Exxon Valdez, finally received clearance for demolition today from India's Supreme Court, Fairplay was told Yard resales dominate YARD RESALES are dominating bulker resales amid the quiet S&P market in the summer ICS urges staggered installations of ballast systems BALLAST water treatment system installations on existing ships should be staggered to avoid chaos when the 2004 Convention is finally ratified, the ICS has advised the IMO Contraband seized in port box in Guatemala GUATEMALAN authorities have seized 18.8 tonnes of precursors used in the production of synthetic drugs, which was smuggled from China in containers, IHS Global Insight reported today Iran raises P&I ante NIOC SAID it is prepared to provide insurance coverage for Iranian and foreign tankers transporting Iranian crude amid sanctions against Tehran, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Accountant cites SEC pressure MOORE Stephens warned today that the SEC will increasingly pressure US-listed shipping companies to disclose the market value of their fleets LNG spot rates drift lower SPOT RATES for LNG carriers are still edging lower, shipping analyst and broker sources said Strikers stymie Colombian coal TWO STRIKES are curtailing Colombia's coal exports, with no short-term solutions in sight NewLead swaps more debt for equity NASDAQ-listed NewLead Holdings today announced an agreement that would cut its debt load by another $81.M in return for shares SOL builds Baltic presence SWEDISH Orient Line said today it is stepping up its liner business by acquiring a Germany/Finland ro-ro route and ships from Danish-German operator Scandlines Sasebo whacked in 1Q JAPANESE builder Sasebo HI said today it posted ¥416M ($5.3M) in losses for the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, reversing ¥1.85Bn in profits in the same period last year Profits for Singapore Mercator unit plunge by 90% MERCATOR Lines (Singapore), a unit of India's Mercator Ltd, has reported a 90% fall in first-quarter profits to $0.4M Iran accuses neighbouring nations on piracy THE IRANIAN navy's anti-piracy commander has reportedly accused rival Gulf nations of supporting pirates Methanol prices holding despite explosion THE OUTAGE at the Petronas methanol silo in Labuan, Malaysia, is so far failing to affect demand and supply, IHS CMAI reported

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JULY 30, 2012
Profit Leaps 250 Percent at Trucking Firm Saia Heavier freight, higher rates and a redesigned network helped regional carrier Saia send profit skyrocketing in the second quarter, despite... Diesel Prices Rise for Fourth Straight Week Diesel prices in the U.S. rose for the fourth straight week, climbing 1.3 cents in the week ending July 30... Customs Update: How to Avoid Agents of Misfortune One of the hallmarks of an importer's relationship with Customs and Border Protection is reasonable care. In its simplest terms,... IANA Finds Fault With CSA Methodology Intermodal operators want federal regulators to do a better job identifying who is responsible for safety violations - motor carriers... Former Maersk Chief to Lead Carrix Knud Stubkjaer, a former senior executive with Maersk Line and German shipowner E.R. Schiffahrt, has been named CEO of Carrix,... Japan to Extend Punitive Tariffs Against US Japan has decided to extend, for another year, punitive tariffs on tapered roller bearings imported from the U.S. in retaliation... Cargolux CEO Steps Down for Government Job Frank Reimen, Cargolux Airlines International president and CEO, has stepped down following his appointment to a Luxembourg government post, the... Air France-KLM Cargo Loss Widens Air France-KLM's cargo unit posted an operating loss of 62 million euros ($76.3 million) in the second quarter compared with... Shipowners Ask IMO to Tweak Ballast Water Rules The International Chamber of Shipping asked the International Maritime Organization to revise ballast water regulations that would require retrofitting of... TNT Express Boosts Earnings on Cost Cuts TNT Express, the Dutch package delivery company being acquired by UPS, boosted second quarter operating profit by 67 percent to... Damaged MSC Flaminia Inspected at Sea The damaged container ship MSC Flaminia and its accompanying tugs were halted about 100 nautical miles off the British coast... Asian Airlines' International Cargo Down Year-Over-Year International air freight carried by Asian airlines increased in June compared to a month earlier, according to the Association of... Clock Ticks on ILA Talks They're not there yet, but the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance are reporting progress on a new... Commentary: Gridlock on the Beltway Q: I own a small motor carrier, and we're doing very well, thanks. But we're doing well because we quit... Duane Reade Puts More Electric Trucks on NYC Streets Drug store chain Duane Reade lists the eco-friendly products it sells, from face wipes to glass cleaner to bamboo cutting... YRC Sees Progress On Long Road Back A year ago, plenty of people were willing to bet James Welch wouldn't be where he is today: in the... The New Dust Bowl Threatens Exports in US With freight rates in the westbound trans-Pacific already under pressure, the great drought of 2012 comes at the worst possible... Jacksonville Builds Its Case As Southeast Hub It's taken three years, but the opening of MOL's TraPac international container terminal is turning the Port of Jacksonville into... Dredging Projects Fast-Tracked in the East From his office window in the New York Container Terminal, Jim Devine can see the rigs blasting rock at the... IRTA Names Paul Kramer Executive of the Year The International Refrigerated Transportation Association named Paul Kramer, director of logistics at Sheboygan, Wis.-based Johnsonville Sausage, as the recipient of... Lineage Logistics Expands Warehousing Bay Grove Capital is showing no signs of slowing its investment in the cold storage industry, purchasing Castle & Cooke... Railex Adds Wine Storage, Logistics Refrigerated rail operator Railex will spend up to $20 million to build a 500,000-square-foot bonded wine storage and distribution center... Groups Criticize Obama Over Food Safety Delays Food importers won a reprieve from setting up verification programs for foreign suppliers, a delay that has angered consumer and... Jurisdiction Battle Unplugs Portland How many longshoremen does it take to plug in a refrigerator? As a takeoff on an old lightbulb joke,... Cloud Computing, Reusable Tags Lower RFID Costs RFID and the promise of real-time monitoring of perishable cargoes have existed for more than a decade. But although an... Agriculture Shippers Finding Room to Go Despite grim forecasts earlier in the year, food shippers haven't faced equipment or space shortages in any mode. ... US Beef Producers' Mixed Grill The U.S. cattle herd, reflecting six straight years of Americans' declining beef consumption, hasn't been this small since 1952, three... Cold Train Expands Intermodal Fleet and Service The fledgling refrigerated domestic intermodal sector is growing this summer as industry pioneer Rail Logistics Cold Train adds 200 53-foot... Short Line Investor Reacts to High Altitude Demand Colorado's San Luis Valley is a favorite destination among railroad fans. With an average altitude of 7,664 feet above sea... On the Hill: Maritime Support Missed in Translation The maritime industry is no longer the oft-ignored stepchild in Washington, but increased pats on the head from Congress and... Commentary: Soup to Nuts in the PNW If you think getting the toothpaste back in the tube is a problem, imagine trying to untangle and sort out... Labor Issues Heating Up in the West, Too While the International Longshoremen's Association and United States Maritime Alliance churn the wake on the East and Gulf coasts, all... Daggett Expands ILA'S Tent International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett announced plans for the union's affiliation with a global dockworkers' organization that previous ILA...

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JULY 30, 2012
CAI to acquire Dritte Fund's box assets San Francisco-headquartered CAI International is to acquire the container assets owned by Dritte Schroeder Container Beteiligungsgesellschaft mbH & Co. ... Santos Brasil steams ahead in Q2 12 The container terminal operating and freight logistics company Santos Brasil (SB) has posted a very strong result for Q2 12, with revenue, operating income and ... Euro: 'no time to lose' That is the view of Eurogroup head, Jean-Claude Juncker who gave several press interviews at the weekend after days of turmoil on the markets spooked by heightened ... HHLA lowers its earnings outlook again HHLA, which is the largest terminal operating company in the port of Hamburg, has adjusted its earnings outlook for 2012 lower for the second time this year. The ... China COSCO issues profit warning China COSCO - the company which owns Shanghai headquartered COSCON - has issued a profit warning and said that the group is expected to see its net profit for the ... London Olympics: GE sponsorship pays dividends The undeclared cost of being a main sponsor for the 2012 London Olympics seems to have paid off for US conglomerate General Electric [GE] who today advised that ... FMC study: amend 'competitive disadvantage' of US HMT The Federal Maritime Commission's (FMC) report into whether ports in Canada and Mexico are taking cargo away from US terminals is firm in its conclusion: 'The Commission ... Etihad Rail moves ahead with stage two of its development programme Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Rail, which is developing the UAE's national rail network, has offered its first tender invitations to pre-qualified companies interested ... MSC Flaminia: salvors assess stability

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JULY 30, 2012
Evercore cuts VLCCF Carrix crowns new chief Beijing LNG drive 'inevitable' STQ pens ferry at Fincantieri NewLead strikes debt deal Hong Xiang charter default The expanding Hong Xiang Shipping group has hit choppy waters and defaulted on charter deals with at least two John Fredriksen linked companies. Chu Kong in Macau run Chu Kong Shipping has agreed to manage a high speed ferry service between Hong Kong and Macau. Courage sends scare Courage Marine is the latest shipowner to brace investors for bleak earnings news. Vantage still red Vantage Drilling has managed to curb its losses in the second quarter but still ended the period in the red. Sentenced to scrapping Environmental campaigners have suffered a defeat in a legal battle over moves to scrap a ship at the centre of one of the best known oil spills in India. Atlantska falls Atlantska Plovidba has reported a huge slump in first half earnings as rates dived. Grounding not a screw up Owners of all ships built by the Tsuneishi Zhoushan shipyard in China have been warned to check a vital link in steering equipment following a mechanical failure that led to the grounding of a five month old vessel. Rongsheng hits bottom China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has seen its share price hit by a double dose of bad news. Mingde in LNG tie-up Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries has teamed-up with Cambridge Energy Group in a bid to break into the LNG shipbuilding sector. Rongsheng warns investors China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has warned shareholders that it expects to report a weak performance for the first half of 2012.

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JULY 30, 2012
CBP's trade symposium set for late September CBP will hold its annual Trade Symposium for an East Coast audience Sept. 27-28 in Washington. More details to follow on the agency's Website. Canadian chamber backs FMC port study findings "This is a great victory for Canadian ports and carriers. The study's findings debunk claims of unfair practices by Canada," said Perrin Beatty, president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. U.S. supports Brazil's Bahia airport upgrade U.S. sets duties for Chinese turbine tower imports FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications NIT League applauds captive shipper decisions Commentary: Daily-deal sites' logistics potential Carriers struggling to enforce Asia-SA rate hikes "In total the carriers have announced increases adding up to more than $4,000/TEU. This illustrates that despite the actually achieved increase, it has not been straightforward to obtain," SeaIntel said. Profit struggle continues. Infosys improves IT infrastructure reliability COSCO warns of steep losses The Chinese carrier indicated poor freight rates in the bulk market, as well as high fuel prices, are to blame. It lost more than $1 billion on its liner operations, and more than $1.6 billion at the group level, in 2011. Busan port names new president Echo purchases another truckload broker Davis heads UPS Store Shipco opens Xiamen office Southwest picks Milwaukee partner

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JULY 30, 2012
SK Energy opens Rotterdam office Aims to become a physical supplier in Dutch hub 'in the very near future'. Mauritius has 'tremendous growth opportunity' for bunkering Inchcape Shipping Services expands its operations in East Africa. Mixed price movements in Fujairah Sharp falls in Suez. Week started with prices firming in Rotterdam Bunker prices edge up across Europe with Hamburg the odd man out. Guidelines for ships in breach of ECA sulphur limits US Coast Guard outlines procedures for ships unable to source ECA compliant fuel. Oil major launches 'smarter' lube oil New product claims to improve engine wear by a fifth. NYK takes delivery of air-lubricated coal carrier The Soyo is NYK's third vessel to be fitted with an air-lubrication system. Bunker prices largely up at Asian port hubs Supplies of bunker fuel mostly fine in major Asian ports. Buckeye completes Chevron terminal acquisition Terminal increases Buckeye's total liquid petroleum storage capacity by about 6%. Engine maker completes trials on 'largest' two-stroke unit The new S90ME-C9.2 engine marks a 'generational change' in box shipping, says MAN Diesel. China Cosco issues profit warning Losses to increase on back of low freight rates and high operating costs, including bunkers. Singapore-listed shipowner in profits' slide Voyage expenses increased partly due to higher bunker cost for short term contracts. Minor slick from Petronas tanker fire Slick 'being contained' by anti-pollution containment booms, says MISC. Brightoil has 'aggressive working capital need' Repayment of convertible notes would put 'undue stress' on Brightoil's cashflow position, says financial adviser TC Capital Asia.

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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

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

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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