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BRIEFS

April 30, 2013

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China Cosco posts narrowing quarterly net loss of US$324 million Evergreen deploys its 10th and 11th new 8,452-TEUers on Asia-Europe run Guangdong Heyuan to build five new arterial railways by 2030 West African pirates seize ship, hostages, seems to copy Somali model IMO legal panel drafts evidence gathering guidelines for crime at sea Singapore March manufacturing off 4pc despite robust biomedical sector Dachser to invest US$35 million on Northampton cross-docking centre Port authority: Mombasa's second box terminal construction on schedule DRC's obscure Port of Boma peaks sudden interest as pageviews soar Inchcape opens 3rd office on the Amazon to meet owner-operator needs Mexicans upset US complies with change in 'dolphin-safe' tuna label China ends Airbus boycott over CO2, to buy 60 planes for US$8 billion Asian shippers face extra costs as EU air cargo security rules bite Hactl COO: CEOs will come from CIO ranks as they once did from CFOs US Customs to extend its air cargo advanced screening scheme

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APRIL 29, 2013
CMA CGM announces weekly Asia-south Red Sea REX 3 service from early May CSAV announces $ 570 m investment plan, pre-payment of financial debt & capital increase Hapag-Lloyd commences feeder service for Baltic region Hindustan Cargo smartly executes project cargo movement to Muscat Kellogg s increases commitment to Peel Ports green highway to Manchester MOL provides emergency relief to those affected by Sichuan earthquake Pirate attacks down 55 pc in first quarter Shipowners & unions raise concern at casualty reporting failures Shipping tonnage increased by 3.5 mgt due to govt support: Vasan Tianjin port developing world s first multi-lane navigation channel VSAA organises trade meet with Adani Hazira Port DP World handles 12.8 m TEUs in Q1 2013 Kandla Port set to handle largest Capesize vessel Sri Lankan President to inaugurate conference & exhibition on May 2 Work on Mangalore SEZ gathers pace Clarification from Container Freight Station Association of India (CFSAI) on storing/handling of hazardous cargo in CFSs Govt in efforts to boost exports INR recovers against dollar MACCIA's AEO seminar on May 11

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Cagliari kommt «just in time» STI Freight Management - Ausbau des Landverkehrsnetzes Can shipping learn from the aviation industry? Less choice for shippers on east-west trade New CCO for Maersk Line Antwerp records mixed results for Q1/2013 SVS management team gets new member Greencarrier Freight Services opens new office in Dalian Ethiopian Airlines first operator to resume Dreamliner... Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo offers new opportunities out... Name of Cargosoft's new project management head made public Volkswagen and CargoBeamer receive AKJ Automotive award ACS names new general manager for German speaking regions Groupe Eurotunnel boosts railfreight volumes Ten-year plan for better and safer Bruce Highway in... South Caucasus Railways increases cargo traffic JAL Cargo adjusts fuel surcharge Kuehne + Nagel opens office in Vladivostok Norbert Dentressangle opens new office in Rio de Janeiro

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APRIL 29, 2013
ClassNK signs authorization agreement with Myanmar Kuma Shipping to build two PSVs to new Ulstein design MAN Diesel offers ABB HP tuning as two-stroke option Obama picks Foxx to succeed LaHood at Transportation

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APRIL 29, 2013
Coos Bay Rail Line fully open for business OOCL takes delivery of 13,208 TEU box ship Schnitzer Steel continues string of common stock dividend payments Port of Vancouver, USA celebrates arrival of vessel on maiden voyage Maersk Line taps Schueler as chief commercial officer

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APRIL 29, 2013
Navios Partners may eye other sectors Frangou ponders fresh pastures after sister firm's boxship swoop Trawler blaze survivors head home from Antarctic to China Crew airlifted off Falklands after Laskaridis reefership sails to the rescue Embiricos family linked to 9,000 teu boxships order Vessels to be built on a speculative basis Running out of icebreakers Although the global icebreaker fleet is nearly 40 years old, the commercial ice-class fleet is growing Working full-steam ahead to finish Polar Code by 2014 A growing number of countries and non-governmental associations are involved Experts demand Arctic infrastructure audit Uncontrolled growth could be disastrous for fragile region, Helsinki conference told ICS demands a level playing field for owners Neighbouring states must respect Unclos and IMO as they tap the region's resources Global Ice-class fleet An exclusive look at growth and pinch-points Trendsetter Selling new VLCCs for conversion could point to future market direction CSCL's big bid Triple-E sized vessels offer economies of scale and energy savings in an uncertain market LNG spot rates fall again Downward trajectory raises fresh concerns about short-term contracts Small box lines abandon east-west trade lane Shippers must accept less choice as big players reach economies of scale, says Drewry Getting to grips with crisis response Costa Concordia will be a catalyst for cruise firms, says casualty specialist Kenyon Indian breakers hunger for quality boxships Hanjin Colombo tops the list at $8.8m China Shipping and MOL seal order for six LNG vessels Ships in joint-venture deal worth $1.3bn will be delivered from 2016 Modern VLCC reported sold for offshore conversion DK Maritime thought to have sold 2012-built Blue Jade for $74m Syrian seafarers missing after Aegean collision Search continues after incident involving Turkish-owned bulker and German boxship Bayonne Bridge contract awarded Work raising deck to allow bigger ships into New York and New Jersey will start this year Petredec orders four VLGCs from Hyundai Fleet renewal will tap new exports out of the US, West Africa and Middle East Textainer secures $170m to buy more boxes Three-year revolving credit facility replaces and expands more expensive funding Shipping firms should act more like airlines Leases can help carriers overcome finance barriers, says Moore Stephens Eimskip drives a hard bargain for China-built boxships Iceland-based carrier nails $10m discount from Rongcheng Schenfei Jiangsu Rongsheng reports first-quarter loss Shortage of orders hits shipbuilding unit of Rongsheng Heavy Industries

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APRIL 29, 2013
James Welch: Focusing on LTL Basics Senior Editor Bill Cassidy interviews YRC Worldwide CEO James Welch, who is getting closer to his goal of returning the troubled less-than-truckload operator to profitability. Welch is aiming for an operating profit at YRC Worldwide in 2013; last year the company reported its first quarterly operating profit since 2008. The... India's Concor Revises Cochin-Bangalore Intermodal Rates Container Corporation of India has announced a "special intermodal rate scheme" for the movement of empty containers between the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal at Cochin port and Bangalore, a southern hinterland destination, following requests from terminal operator DP World. From the Vallarpadam terminal to Bangalore, the new hauling rates would... YRC's Welch Aims for 2013 Operating Profit James Welch is aiming for an operating profit at YRC Worldwide in 2013, following a $24.1 million operating profit in 2012, as he approaches his third year as CEO of the less-than-truckload operator. In 2012, the LTL holding company reported a net loss of $140.4 million, a 60 percent improvement from... 13,208-TEU NYK Hercules Christened in South Korea OOCL celebrated the delivery of its fourth 13,208-TEU ship on April 29. At a ceremony held on Geoje Island in South Korea, the ship, which is leased to Japan's NYK Line, was named NYK Hercules by sponsor Anita Hung. The 366.5-meter vessel is the latest of 10 13,208-TEU container ships OOCL has... Cargo Tonnage Climbs at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Cargo through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol rose slightly in the first quarter of 2013 to 366,269 metric tons, up 2.3 percent year-over-year. Freighter movements grew as well, up from 3,765 in 2012 to 3,780. "The figures so far are encouraging," said Enno Osinga, Schiphol Cargo senior vice president. "Recent experiences teach us all... NC Mayor Tapped for US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, mayor of Charlotte, N.C., has been selected by President Barack Obama to be the new head of the Department of Transportation, NBC News reports. Current Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood had planned to leave for the president's second term, and NBC News said he is expected to stay until... Drewry: Demise of Small Carriers Cuts Competition The increasing dominance of super-post-Panamax ships in the major east-west trades is forcing smaller, niche carriers out of business on those lanes and raising the barrier to further entries. This means shippers will have less choice on the major trade lanes and will see less price competition, according to Drewry Maritime... The Journal of Commerce Expands Asian Editorial Coverage and Event Programming NEWARK, N.J. - The Journal of Commerce has announced the addition of Annie Zhu, Asia editor, to the JOC editorial and event programming team. Based in Shanghai, Zhu will contribute editorial coverage for The Journal of Commerce magazine and JOC.com and contribute to expansion of its Asia conference programming, as... Microsoft Exec to Join Maersk as Chief Commercial Officer Maersk Line has hired Microsoft's head of global retail sales and marketing as chief commercial officer of the world's largest ocean carrier. Stephen Schuler, a 46-year-old U.S. citizen, will assume his position on May 27, replacing Lucas Vos who is leaving the job on May 1. Schuler, who worked at Microsoft in... TNT Express First Quarter Revenue Shrank TNT Express's first quarter revenue shrank 4.5 percent to 1.67 billion euros ($2.2 billion) as the Dutch parcel delivery company scaled back international operations to focus on its core European market in the wake of a collapsed takeover bid by its larger U.S. rival United Parcel Service. Operating profit grew to... Shenzhen, Guangzhou Volumes Down in March Shenzhen and Guangzhou, the second and fourth highest ranked Chinese ports in 2012, showed declining year-over-year numbers in March 2013. The other eight ports of 2012's top 10 had fair to significant growth in March. Month-to-month growth was seen for all ports, as shipments rebounded from the holiday-suppressed levels of... Little Movement in Rotterdam Bunker Fuel Prices Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot rates for high and low sulfur bunker fuel showed little movement during the week of April 26, according to daily Bunkervision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services, Inc. This followed two weeks of significant declines, which were due to... Rotterdam's Container Volume Grows, But So Do Empties Rotterdam handled 4 percent more ocean containers in the first quarter than a year ago, but an increasing number were empty because of the continuing economic downturn across Europe. The increase, to 2.9 million 20-foot-equivalent units from 2.78 million TEUs in the first three months of 2012, restores traffic to the... China Shipping to Order 18,000-TEU Ships China Shipping Container Lines plans to order five 18,000 20-foot-equivalent unit container ships, the world's largest, becoming the first carrier to challenge Maersk Line, which will deploy the first vessel of this size in the Asia-Europe trade in June. The new vessels, to be built in South Korea, will raise the... Container Traffic Declines at Port of Antwerp Antwerp's container traffic declined 2.8 percent in the first quarter from a year ago even as total throughput was up 1.4 percent on sharply higher liquid bulk shipments. Europe's third-largest box hub handled 2.126 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the opening three months of the year, down from 2.188 million TEUs in... Lambert-St. Louis Airport's Cargo Volume on the Rise Lambert-St. Louis International Airport's reports strong cargo volume in the first quarter.Lambert-St. Louis International Airport reported its total cargo and mail volume for the first three months of 2013 was 37.3 million pounds, increasing 3.5 percent from the same period in 2012. It is the best first quarter cargo results in... Old Dominion Freight Line's Profit Jumped in First Quarter Old Dominion Freight Line reported net income in the first quarter of 2013 of $40.6 million, increasing 30.4 percent from $31.1 million in the first quarter of 2012. Quarterly revenue for ODFL, No. 5 on JOC's list of Top 25 Less-Than-Truckload Carriers, was $532.6 million, rising 7.1 percent from $497.1 million... TAL International Showed 'Solid Start' in First Quarter TAL International reported net income in the first quarter of 2013 was $37.5 million, increasing 14.0 percent from $32.9 million in the first quarter of 2012. Quarterly leasing revenue for the intermodal freight container and chassis lessor rose 11.4 percent from $123.2 million in 2012 to $137.2 million in 2013. TAL has...

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APRIL 29, 2013
Danaos on the up Danaos surprised Wall Street Monday after posting a profit that beat analysts' consensus estimate. Proceed with caution A leading equity analyst is urging clients not to jump the gun when it comes to investments in US-listed tanker stocks. Time to buy? If you've been thinking about buying a tanker it might be time to pull the trigger. Weco eyes dry Weco has already conquered the product tanker sector and now the diversified Danish operator has its sights set on dry-bulk. TEN lines up fundraiser Tsakos Energy Navigation of Greece is putting the power of its pedigree to the test in the capital markets. Handy for Atlantska Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has signed for up to four new handysize bulkers in China. Eco ships shine for Scorpio Eco ship cheerleader Scorpio Tankers has produced more evidence to support its investment in the new breed of vessels. Maersk's Microsoft coup Maersk Line is bringing in Microsoft's global sale and marketing chief Stephen Schueler as its new COO. NY raises the roof A long-awaited contract has been awarded that will pave the way for post-panamax containerships to call at the key US East Coast port of New York after the widening of the Panama Canal. Farstad extends Brazil trip Norwegian owner Farstad has stretched a charter contract on a platform supply vessel in Brazil. Kuma orders PSVs Norway's Ulstein has won a contract to design two smaller eco platform supply ships (PSVs). Scorpio shifts up a gear Scorpio Tankers moved into the black in the opening three months of 2013 with the promise of more lofty figures ahead given its huge newbuilding activity during the period. Ultra replaces Hoskinson Ultrapetrol has drafted in Cecilia Yad to replace company veteran Leonard Hoskinson in the CFO's chair. Cancellation gains Precious Shipping makes first quarter profit after banking cash from scrapped bulker orders. V-Marine adds another Vitol's bunker division, V-Marine has added a new tanker to its ranks to boost services in the Thames estuary and the English Channel. Braemar takes Clarksons pair Braemar Seascope has made its first foray into the Oslo shipbroking scene after picking up two brokers from rival Clarksons. Limarko posts loss Lithuanian reefer owner Limarko has fallen into the red for the first quarter as revenue slid. RABT seals steel deal Struggling Swedish owner Rederi AB TransAtlantic has bagged a two-year contract with a Finland-based metal producer. Uljanik starts with loss Croatian shipyard Uljanik has fallen to a first quarter loss as revenue slumped. ALG: more staff leaving UK cruise group All Leisure (ALG) is expecting to make more cost savings than originally forecast, but more staff will lose their jobs. Three quarter fight China Cosco's battle to avoid a third successive loss and dodge a delisting from its home exchange hangs in the balance after a disappointing first quarter performance. Five seized from boxship Five officers have reportedly been snatched by pirates from a Maersk-chartered boxship off Nigeria, in the second kidnapping incident in the last week. CIMB boosts Yangzijiang CIMB Securities has raised its outlook on Yangzijiang Shipbuilding after the Chinese company delivered a better than expected set of first quarter earnings. CSCL pens mega-order Loss-making China Shipping Container Lines has joined Maresk Line in the container shipping big league after ordering a series of 18,000-teu ships in South Korea. Greek crash kills two Bodies of two seafarers have been pulled from the water off Greece following a crash between a German container vessel and a Turkish bulker this morning. Vosco loss widens Vietnam Ocean Shipping (Vosco) has posted a bigger loss in the first quarter as revenue fell. Phoenix to wield axe Jobs and ships could go at Chinese bulker owner CSC Phoenix as it tries to cut losses. China deliveries fall Ship deliveries have slumped in the first quarter at 39 major Chinese shipyards. Weak yen drives orders Newbuilding orders secured by Japanese shipbuilders more than doubled last month thanks in part to the weaker yen. Textainer renews revolver Textainer, the world's largest container lessor based on fleet size, has secured a $170m three-year revolving credit facility. Petredec orders VLGCs LPG player Petredec has returned to Hyundai Heavy Industries to order up to four VLGC newbuildings. CSG and MOL book six China Shipping Group and Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) have formally signed contracts to order six LNG carriers in a $1.5bn deal.

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APRIL 29, 2013
NEWSFLASH: Obama taps Charlotte mayor as DOT head President Obama has named Charlotte Mayor Anthony Foxx to succeed Ray LaHood as secretary of transportation Another freight payment vendor in trouble The automotive supplier division of the U.S. conglomerate Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI) has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court against its long-time freight payment and audit vendor, TransVantage Solutions. China Shipping ordering five 18,000-TEU ships It's not clear how the company will deploy the ships. Maersk and most large shipping companies have deployed their largest ships in the Asia-Europe trade lane, but such strings generally require about 10 vessels. NA railroads show mixed results so far Sequester cuts hamper outreach on export reform Analysis: Florida's deep-dredge projects face new hurdles Cargo interests worry the Army Corps of Engineers' slow bureaucracy and the paucity of congressional appropriations for increasing the depth and width of entrances to key commercial ports is increasing the cost of shipping goods. FAA ends furloughs, blame game begins The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration suspended all employee furloughs and said air traffic control facilities returned to regular staffing levels by Sunday evening after Congress passed legislation Friday giving the agency flexibility. Revenue drop for TNT Express in 1Q Chinese air cargo a mixed bag in 2013 MOL's on-time arrival percentages mostly drop in 1Q Cargo theft in 2012 up in Europe, flat in U.S. Qatar proposes permanent ICAO move Executive moves

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APRIL 29, 2013
Big variance in EU state sulphur reporting EMSA has found many reports 'incomplete and vague' making it difficult to judge compliance. Back to black for Scorpio Scorpio Tankers books first quarter profit. IFO prices firm in Rotterdam Bunker prices continue last week's upward trend. MGO prices show losses in Fujairah Cape Town remains dry. US ECA: Three detentions and 750 'FONARs' so far No civil penalties or fines issued to around 750 ships that could not find ECA-compliant fuel in time. CSCL follows Maersk with triple-E order Liner company says vessels will 'raise its core competitiveness.' HMS up for sale Stake in US company could go for $100 million. Supplier adds tanker and eyes expansion Second tanker for UK-based V-Marine Fuels. Fuel oil prices: 'Upward pressure' in second half of May Fuel oil arbitrage arrivals in Singapore could be lower than initially expected. IFO prices show little movement in Singapore Tokyo Bay was closed for a public holiday. Goldenport Holdings reports a net loss Voyage expenses increased by $2.9 million. Hong Kong: Port strike 'to end soon' Agreement to end strike possible within two weeks. Signs of deteriorating compliance with ECA sulphur limit DNVPS data show very mixed share of samples testing above 1.00% in various ports during 2012. Fuel tank of fishing vessel ruptured off New Zealand Sureste 700 was carrying up to 23,000 litres of diesel in tank at time of accident. 'Unusually high number' of UAE bunker spills, says P&I club Spillage 'in most cases' occurred when bunkering using road tankers, says West of England P&I club. 'Record scrapping' for less fuel efficient ships in 2012 Navios Partners likely to match 2012 figure. Brightoil Chairman increases shareholding of group further Buys 30,169,000 shares from open market between March 11 and April 24. Hong Kong terminals losing HK$5 million daily Cargo is being diverted in month-long dispute.

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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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