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BRIEFS

June 5, 2012

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Sales of Maersk's refrigeration box units see almost exponential growth AP Moller's Danske Bank downgraded, run by ex-Maersk Line CEO Wan Hai Line christens 4,532-TEU newbuilding in Kaohsiung Dandong port launches north to south grain service to Guangdong Salalah Port starts work to expand general cargo station Norway's Star Reefers name-change to Siem Shipping Line Olympics barge service could become regular containerised service on the Thames Hong Kong International Airport awards carbon reduction award to AAT Eva Air 747 freighter clips American Eagle Embraer 135 at O'Hare Allied Air Cargo plane crashes into a bus in Ghana's capital

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JUNE 4, 2012
Chinese ports' throughput up 7.5 per cent in January-April Geo Institute of Logistics awards certificates to first batch of students GL Container Ship Forum discusses trends & challenges in box transportation GL signs MoU with CNSA to boost green ship recycling in China Maersk buys slots from MSC-ANL, discontinues Oz-NZ service Newbuild orders declining;box scrapping adds to woes Sinotrans, Yang Ming launch new intra-Asia service Tianjin Port, PSA join hands to develop the former APM Terminals Mumbai operations expected to be normal shortly Shipping Secretary apprised of developmental plans at JN Port Shipping Secy meets S. R. Kulkarni Toll road projects awarded prior to 2009 to earn 22 pc returns: Crisil

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JUNE 4, 2012
Air France adds Abuja to African network As from today (4 June), Air France is operating a daily flight to Abuja (Nigeria) that departs from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. The service is operated by Airbus A330-200s, offering b... Sievert Handel Transporte optimises pallet management Forwarders frequently lose out when using Europe's pallet exchange system, because they often receive faulty or worn pallets. The logistics service provider Sievert Handel Transpor... Brunswick Rail extends partnership with Sibur-Trans Brunswick Rail, one of the leading Russian private freight railcar operating lessors, has reached an agreement to supply more railcars to Sibur-Trans, a provider of transportation ... CN says rail traffic controllers in Canada ratify new collective agreement Canadian National Railway Company (CN) has announced that members of the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference-Rail Canada Traffic Controllers (TCRC-RCTC) have ratified a new collective... Reflagging of Danish lorries continues Danish transport companies are operated in increasingly international terms. Since last year the number of Danish owned lorries with foreign number plates has increased by 5% to 3,... Sales director for Swisslog in North America Swisslog, a Swiss provider of automated warehousing and distribution solutions, is expanding its North American management team. Richard Kooistra will serve Swisslog as vice-presid... 25 candles on the cake for BEO GmbH BEO GmbH, a German software specialist for the customs and foreign trade sector, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Established in 1987, BEO began to specialise in the export fie... Virgin Atlantic Cargo takes off from Vancouver Vancouver (Canada) has become the newest destination in Virgin Atlantic Cargo's international network, following the launch of four flights a week to London Heathrow. The new servi... Panalpina's first brand-new Boeing B747-8F takes to the skies The first of two brand-new Boeing B747-8 freighters has commenced scheduled services within Panalpina's unique own controlled airfreight network. The aircraft bearing the Panalpina... Intertrans expanding in Scandinavia Intertrans, a Belgian forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Menen-Rekkem, began to collaborate with two additional partners in Scandinavia with effect from 1 May. Inter... Ceva signs contract with Mercedes-Benz in Spain The logistics and SCM specialist Ceva Logistics has signed a three year contract with Mercedes-Benz to manage the shipment of spare parts from the Iberian Peninsula to the dealer n... FedEx Express to open North Pacific hub in Central Japan The US service provider FedEx Express has plans to establish a new North Pacific regional hub at Kansai international airport (KIX) in Japan. The integrator recently reported... Port Manatee gets new container terminal The port of Manatee in Florida (USA) plans to build a new container terminal and to deepen the entrance channel to 41 foot. Steve Tyndal, a port official, hopes to attract more bus... Port of Tauranga orders Liebherr container gantries The port of Tauranga (New Zealand) has placed an order for two super post-panamax container gantries with Liebherr. The equipment is due for delivery in 2013 and 2014. Liebherr has...

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JUNE 4, 2012
Schottel adds rim thruster to product portfolio Robert Allan and Rotortug in strategic alliance Marad tests biofuel in Great Lakes Maritime Academy training... EC plans to provide €6.5 million to retrain redundant Danish... Sembcorp and Swiber JV lands $175 million Indonesian offshore... Simon Møkster Shipping orders subsea support vessel from... Cecon faces new delay to Davie newbuilds

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JUNE 4, 2012
WTSA member carriers eye new round of rate increases CIT Rail announces orders for 3,500 new rail tank cars MarAd testing biofuel on maritime academy vessel King County nets DOT cash for Seattle-area bus lines TSA, European Commission build air cargo security relationship

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JUNE 4, 2012
GL to help Chinese recycling yards come up to scratch Scrapyards must meet new global standards Nordic consortium orders LNG bunker supply vessel Design offers a third more space than conventional tanks German ports eye gas bunker roles DNV to carry out risk assessment Are you a risk to counterparties? Beware if revenue from an uninsured client exceeds your cash or equity reserves State government agrees wage bail-out for P+S Troubled shipyard must raise yet more funds Reederei Harmstorf sells two boxships Indonesia's Jayakusuma Perdana takes Florence and Sylvette All change at Clarkson End of an era at as Gordon replaces Stopford Wison wins FLRSU deal from Exmar Chinese offshore player wins first LNG deal Fredriksen order for six VLGCs from China confirmed Order for new ships worries the market SNC Lavalin bails from Davie rescue bid Engineering firm pulls out of joint venture to revive Quebec shipyard Endangered species Posidonia 2012: business brains tackle shipping's many challenges Capesize resale reported sold for more than $40m Prompt delivery fetches strong price K Line sells off aframax pair Secondhand prices stable Xiamen shipping exchange starts trials Port sets up maritime arbitration centre and information portal What they said Key points from speakers at the inaugural Lloyd's List Business Briefing at Posidonia Seadrill poised to ink $1.1bn contract for drillship West Polaris Vessel to continue ultra-deepwater drilling for oil and gas off Nigeria Glut of vessels stifles subcontinent's recycling market Chinese yards could step in as monsoon season looms Stopford's singular contribution Oracle of shipping cycles embarks for next voyage Older ships' fuel inefficiency blocks consolidation Posidonia 2012: We need a completely new generation of vessels, containership entrepreneur tells Lloyd's List Business Briefing CMHI on track to hit 5% growth target Chinese port operator will survive lacklustre second quarter, says chairman 'Shipyards are owners' enemies' Posidonia 2012: Devalued assets are the industry's biggest threat Odfjell completes stake in Antwerp chemicals facility Nord Natie Terminal to be brought into joint venture launched with US-based equity investors Lindsay Goldberg China Shipping Group says monthly shipments hit record high in May State-run shipping giant reports rising box and iron-ore volumes Shipowners must become bankers to survive Posidonia 2012: Lloyd's List panel of experts predict the rise of the shipping banker Lines target US-Asia rate increase Latest hike targets dry cargo but keeps adjustments small Sembcorp and Swiber launch joint offshore project Partners land contracts for Indonesia's Naga and Pelikan ventures Lloyd's List business briefing hears words of wisdom Posidonia 2012: 'Don't touch the hot plate and for god's sake learn Chinese' Chinese yards stage fire sale Posidonia 2012: Greek owner snaps up new bulkers for just $7m each Novoship verdict expected in October Key defendant stays away from corruption trial BLT says restructuring not affected by adviser's resignation Company denies 'grossly inaccurate' reports that FTI Consulting's exit was made in protest

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JUNE 4, 2012
Pacific rate rise sought CONTAINER lines in the US-Asia trade are recommending another round of rate increases in their westbound trans-Pacific lanes.

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JUNE 4, 2012
Mobile Gets First Post-Panamax Ship Call The Port of Mobile got its first call by a post-Panamax container ship on Sunday when the MSC Laura docked... Saddle Creek Steers Toward CNG There's more behind the renewed surge of interest in alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas than the comparatively high... Saddle Creek's Rolland Gives Tour of CNG Tractor (Video) Brad Rolland, a director at logistics company Saddle Creek Logistics Services, shows us one of his company's growing fleet of... Diesel Prices Slip to Lowest Point Since Mid-January Diesel prices across the U.S. in the week ending May 28 fell to the lowest point since mid-January, and less... Disappointing April for West Coast Ports April was a disappointing month for West Coast ports, with total container volume declining 1 percent from the same month... Quality Distribution Drills Deeper Into Fracking Bulk trucking giant Quality Distribution expanded further into the oil and gas shale business, completing its acquisition of Wylie Bice... EU, US to Recognize Each Other's Air Cargo Security Regimes The European Union and the U.S. have agreed to recognize each other's air cargo security regimes under a hard fought... CIT Rail Orders 3,500 Railcars CIT Rail has ordered 3,500 tank and covered hopper railcars, as the railcar lessor sees more demand for equipment tied... Maersk Downplays Delay in Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharge Maersk Line sought to play down its decision to postpone until June 15 a peak-season surcharge in the Asia-Europe trade.... Maersk to Raise India-Europe Rates Maersk Line plans to raise its rates on westbound trade from India to North Europe and the Mediterranean, starting July... Daggett Defends ILA's Contract Demands International Longshoremen's Association President Harold Daggett defended the ILA's negotiating positions and urged management to resume negotiations when the union's... Cargo Jet Crashes in Ghana, Kills 10 A Boeing 727-200 overshot the runway of the largest airport in Ghana while landing during heavy rains Saturday, crashing into... Panalpina's First 747-8 Freighter Enters Service Panalpina has started flying the first of two new Boeing 747-8 freighters with a maiden cargo flight from Hong Kong... Descartes Acquires Dutch Transportation Software Provider Descartes Systems Group acquired Infodis, a Netherlands-based provider of transportation-management software, in an all-cash transaction for $3.7 million. Infodis...

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JUNE 4, 2012
Navis launches SPARCS N4 2.3 Navis, which is one of the world's leading designers and suppliers of terminal operating systems (TOS) for container-handling facilities, has announced an upgrade ... Technomar snaps-up containerships Greek-domiciled shipowners still see value in the containership sector with several notable sale and purchase deals concluded in recent weeks.One of the ... Essar Ports signs strategic alliance with Antwerp Essar Ports, which runs cargo-handling facilities in Hazira and Vadinar on India's west coast, has created a long-term strategic alliance with Port of Antwerp International ... Bunker price relief for SCI and others The state-owned Shipping Corporation of India [SCI] is the latest shipping group to post losses, the result of a toxic combination of depressed rates and high fuel ... Chinese manufacturing weakens According to official data, China's purchasing managers index [PMI] - which measures the level of activity in the nation's factories - fell to 50.4 in May, the ... WTSA target July 1 for next rate rise Members of the Westbound Transpacific Stabilisation Agreement (WTSA) are planning to raise freight rates further with July 1, 2012, targeted for the next general ...

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JUNE 4, 2012
Cyprus scraps dry duo Clearout continues as Andreas Hadjiyiannis-controlled owner sends ageing bulkers to beaches of Karachi for breaking. Sanko sings Baltimore blues Sanko Mineral trapped through end of June as judge gives claimants more time to weigh in on Western Bulk motion. Bunker beef fizzles Spar handymax freed after Dan-Bunkering torches fuel complaint against Lion City operator Oscar Maritime. Honey, I shrunk the fleet Future of Frontline's stable of combination carriers in question as market digests disposal of OBO Front Rider. DCIX mints payout pledge Diana Containerships ready to unlock cash reserves to bankroll dividend boost as board overhauls distribution policy. Asco to build Tromso base Aberdeen-based firm to develop new marine facility to serve Northern Norwegian oil industry. Alam orders work barge Kuala Lumpur-listed outfit pens deal for 400-man unit underpinned by charter with Exxonmobil. Davie Yards loses backer Engineering group SNC-Lavalin pulls out of joint venture that rescued Canadian shipbuilder last year. Courage needed in dry bulk Asian shipowner's chairman Hsu Chih-Chien remains pessimistic about the bulk carrier outlook. Frontline books OBO loss John Fredriksen's tanker company takes $5m hit from scrapping charter deal with sister outfit SFI. First Olsen offloads suezmax Sale of Knock Sheen leaves Fred Olsen entity with only one vessel in the water. SCI hits order brake Indian owner not adding to orderbook this year as it axes feedership runs following first loss in 28 years. Seadrill lines up drillship deal John Fredriksen's drilling outfit is on the verge of penning a five-year contract worth over $1bn. Holed ship refloated Damaged Mersa 2 pulled free after grounding off island of Elba, Italy. Greek owners suffering The shipping market is in a pretty sombre mood despite sun and sea at Posidonia, according to Richard Fulford-Smith. ONE extends again George Kassiotis-led owner has until 20 July to file reorganisation plan after agreeing another deadline extension. Ready for life after euro London insurance market plans ahead as it helps Greek shipping celebrate Posidonia, SLL's Andrew Sturdy says. Assessing the mood Greece and the Eurozone crisis are making headlines, but is it affecting Posidonia?

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JUNE 4, 2012
FMC's Crook moving to White House TP Pulse: East Coast port strike potential worries shippers NEWSFLASH: ILA President accuses USMX of divide and conquer The president of the International Longshoremen's Association has accused employers of trying to turn his fellow union members against him. WTSA seeks rate hikes in July The recommended rate increases are $50 per 40-foot container from California ports and $100 per FEU for all other intermodal and all-water shipments, with proportionate increases for other equipment sizes and cargo otherwise rated. U.S. manufacturers to repatriate 20% of capacity, study says The Hackett Group said rising wage inflation in China and continued productivity improvements in the United States will converge within two to three years, creating more pressure on companies to make and source goods at home. Delaware port looks at public-private partnership Maersk adds ship to three loops Two of the loops, its ECUBEX and AC2 services, are connected to the line's mega-regional hub in Balboa. The third is Maersk's joint average 4,472-TEU weekly SAECS loop between north Europe and South Africa. Leading Edge buys Miami NVO O&S Trucking tries for bankruptcy, partnership Descartes acquires Infodis Edward Ryan, executive at Descartes, said the purchase gives it more European functionality in its transportation suite as well as expanding support to more European and Asia-Pacific carriers.

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JUNE 4, 2012
US government concludes biofuel test on commercial vessel Researchers measured the fuel's emissions, efficiency and effect on engine performance. Oil market weak 'technically and fundamentally' 'Crude oil is in deep trouble if it can't hold at $80 a barrel,' says analyst. Fujairah sees IFO prices fall by $22 pmt MGO prices firm in Durban and Suez. More steep falls in European markets WTI still softening in early trading. Great Barrier Reef 'in danger', says UNESCO Growth in shipping means 'decisive action is required to secure long-term conservation'. Nearly 20% of fuels 'off spec' in 2011 'Vast majority' still suitable for use and would not warrant a de-bunkering, says Technical Manager for Intertek-Lintec. Panama must prepare for surge in bunker volumes More demand will increase the likelihood of 'large scale' spills, Forum told. New setback for PMSA challenge to bunker regulations US Solicitor General says shipping lobby's case 'lacks merit'. Bunker tanker owner prepares to cancel newbuilding contract Yujin preparing the 'necessary formalities' to decide on the terms of the cancellation, it says. Double-digit price falls continue in Asia ports Players report no problem with avails. Resignation of BLT's restructuring advisor 'amicable' FTI Consulting in talks to act as advisor to BLT's major bank lenders. 'Cappuccino' bunkers claim 'unlikely to be upheld' SSA says significant number of frothed-bunker claims are 'exaggerated and unsubstantiated'. Gulf Petrochem receives Singapore trading certificate Firm receives Global Trader Program certificate from International Enterprise. UK-based firm grows customer base with marine lube product Scottish Fuels is one of the largest distributors of fuels and lubricants in the north of the United Kingdom. Singapore-listed shipping firm launches first bunker tanker 3,400 dwt Sea Tanker I launched at Thailand shipyard on Saturday, says ES Group.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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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