BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

June 7, 2012

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AADA lowers bunker surcharge to US$625/TEU, $1,250/FEU from July 7 Chongqing's Fuling and Wanzhou port to start shipping service to Shanghai Hainan POS to relaunch TP service offering Yangpu-US direct service Maersk Line receives new 4,496 TEU ship to enhance west Africa service Zim plunges further into negative territory despite Q1 volumes rising 3pc CMIT reaches new productivity highs handling 2,100 containers from Mette Maersk Maltacourt Logistics aims to expand global network after management buy-out GAC-SMHI Weather Solutions adds sea crime alerts feature to online application Fleetweb Dutch personnel supplier TOS buys next generation tug simulator Air freight markets remain weak in Asia Pacific, but passenger numbers rise Russia's AirBridgeCargo Airlines becomes IATA member Alaska Air Cargo delivers season's first Copper River Salmon to Seattle Worker unloading container hit by container-unloading platform at Chek Lap Kok

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JUNE 6, 2012
AGS World Transport celebrates seven successful years in India Cisco Systems optimises its regional distribution through Arshiyas Mumbai FTWZ INTTRA, SeaIntel collaborate to deliver first on-time performance & schedule reliability index Unions demand enquiry into port project delays Allcargo CFS, Mundra observes World Environment Day KCHAA elects managing committee for 2012-14 Highlights of Annual Supplement 2012-13 to Foreign Trade Policy 2009-14 India Inc gives thumbs up to FTP, expects it to boost exports

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JUNE 6, 2012
VTG receives EBA's maintenance management certification The Hamburg-based wagon hire and rail logistics company VTG Aktiengesellschaft became the first company to receive Entity in Charge of Maintenance certification (ECM) from the Germ... Iata welcomes AirBridgeCargo Airlines as active member AirBridgeCargo Airlines (ABC), part of Volga-Dnepr Group and Russia's largest all-cargo carrier, has become an active member of the International Air Transport Association (Iata). ... Name change for National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia NSCSA - National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia is changing its name to Bahri with immediate effect. Saleh Al Jasser, CEO of Bahri, said that one of the main reasons for the chan... New boss for trade fair organiser easyFairs Switzerland EasyFairs, a leading European organiser of trade shows, has reported that Peter A. Cologna became the new managing director of the company's subsidiary easyFairs Switzerland on 1 J... Polsteam modernises fleet The Polish shipping company Polska Zegluga Morska (Szczecin) Polsteam is renewing its fleet of bulk carriers. In 2009 Poland's largest shipping company ordered some 50 newbuildings... CSX sets emissions intensity reduction goal for 2020 Jacksonville FL-based, CSX Corporation, a prominent US transportation company, plans to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity by 6% to 8% over 2011 levels by 2020. Th... 25 million truck kilometres per year avoided on European roads The European Logistics Association (ELA) has honoured Penske Logistics and the Ford Motor Company with the 2012 European Award for Logistics Excellence, in recognition of the innov... MAN gains ground from growth in Russia and non-European regions The German commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN has not so far been subject to the widely feared slump in demand. The company's Q1/2012 order intake in its commercial vehicles divis... Barloworld Logistics names new managing director for the Far East Barloworld Logistics has appointed William Tang as a managing director for the Far East. The move comes after a series of acquisitions in the Far and Middle East from 2008 on, and ... Teun Muller elected new president of IVR The International Association the Rhine Ships Register (IVR), an international inland shipping association, elected Teun Muller, member of the Dutch steering committee of the Centr... Combi Lift opens new office in Germany The Combi Lift chartering team opened a new office in Steinkirchen (Germany) on 1 June. The office is manned by Sune Thorleifsson and Hans Jörn Schinke, both of whom recently worke... Maltacourt Logistics completes management buy-out Manchester (UK)-based Maltacourt Logistics, a leading provider of supply chain solutions and logistics services, has completed a management buy-out led by CEO Matt Beech. Maltacour... Post Nord AB merges franchise of DPD Denmark with Post Danmark The Scandinavian postal operator Post Nord AB is continuing its restructuring plans with the merging of its DPD Denmark franchise into its Post Danmark business. The Swedish-based ... Mongolian Airlines Group is new customer for AAT Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal Co Ltd (AAT) announced that Mongolian Airlines Group (MR) has appointed AAT as its ground handling agent for cargo handling and documentation. ... EU airport traffic stalled in April Based on the figures of 169 European airports, the industry association ACI Europe reported that the overall freight traffic among European airports remained negative at -4.2% in A...

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JUNE 6, 2012
Bergen Group signs contract to build large, advanced OCV Navy accepts delivery of LCS 3 Wärtsilä broadens range of ballast water management system... IHC Merwede to bring new tidal energy technology to market Second Staten Island ferry gets Ecospeed underwater hull... Ugland Offshore orders new design PSV at Kleven Maritime MHI says AIDA hull bubble lubrication will cut fuel consumption...

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JUNE 6, 2012
Seattle Port Commissioners Ok Des Moines Business Park lease Ship recycling association praises new European Union rules AAR joining other rail groups to boost grade crossing awareness Matson earns Coast Guard environmental excellence honor Old Dominion taps Ross Parr as legal affairs general counsel

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JUNE 6, 2012
Greek ship owners brace themselves for critical election Syriza party vows to tax last outpost of nation's economic vigour Asia-Europe volumes weaken Industry figures show April drop Stark contrast between shipping success and national ruin What are they saying at Posidonia? Angeliki Frangou and Panagiotis Tsakos give their views South Africa tonnage tax may yet happen But shipping community has heard promises before Chinese yards turn to deep discounts as orderbook plunges Two-thirds fall prompts 20% reductions Restis joins X-Drill for offshore move Posidonia 2012: Greek owner to fund plans with private placement Ambassador issues rallying cry on prosecuting pirates The US is co-operating to implement new prosecution measures, Daniel Smith tells Posidonia 2012 seminar NYK eager to access Norwegian offshore knowhow Japanese owner happy with progress of new shuttle tanker entity Knutsen NYK Tankers CMA CGM posts $248m first-quarter loss but forecasts 2012 profit French line returns to operating breakeven in April as freight rates recover Deutsche Schiffsbank to resume normal service in ship finance Posidonia 2012: Leading lender pledges return to form Queen rains on VLCCs' parade Jubilee holidays stifle London chartering activity Put a cork in it Arguments about fuel efficiency from new engines and hull redesigns have validity, but the problems remain that older ships are uneconomic, overvalued and overindebted Charter rate indices' recovery falters Uncertainty has mounted about lines' plans to bring in peak season surcharges Wilhelmshaven deepwater terminal faces two-month delay Bunte faces compensation claim after construction problems hold back launch Triphyllis drives change at Lydia Mar Posidonia 2012 exclusive: Greek shipping scion repositions German-owned firm P+S workers pay a heavy price for rescue deal All staff to work 450 hours of unpaid overtime to bail out troubled shipyard CSBC wins first order in over a year Taiwanese shipbuilder to build two handysize bulkers CECAs unpicked Why Brussels' patchwork model for CO2 fund has holes Petronas to build floating LNG unit with Technip and DSME Malaysian national energy company seeks to raise production volumes Vancouver volumes rise 3.4% to 122.5m tonnes Supply chain disruptions after Japan's earthquake and tsunami drive car units 22% lower Union Naval Valencia yard to close European Union ban on Spain's tax lease arrangements have made Spanish yards uncompetitive, says Boluda EU debates radical departure from CO2 emission strategy Brussels moots CECAs to circumvent IMO climate-change stalemate Indonesia's export tax A proposed levy on overseas coal shipments looks destructive to Indonesia's producers Singapore's SSA hits back against 'cappuccino' bunker charge Claims that bunkers amounts are overstated are 'unlikely to be upheld' Carnival adds MHI's air lube system to two newbuildings Technology claims to cut fuel consumption by 7% Nicaraguan president proposes to build inter-oceanic canal Central American nation seeks to complement Panama Canal Proposed coal export tax will cost Indonesia $11bn Wood Mackenzie says that low-grade exports will be hit hardest Long Beach to increase capital investment City council must endorse planned budget Swiber secures $830m in offshore contracts Projects target Middle East and Asia-Pacific Shanghai port reports improved box growth in May Marginal rise in throughput reflects more positive trade figures

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JUNE 6, 2012
Fleet revaluation sparks Latvian Shipping slip LATVIJAS kugnieciba has reported net losses for the first quarter of 2012 were 9.1M lats ($16.3M), against a quarter deficit of $3.15M year on year PETRONAS approves first floating LNG plant MALAYSIA'S government-run oil conglomerate PETRONAS has reportedly approved plans to build the world's first floating LNG plant, to be online in 2015 CMA CGM loses $248M FRENCH box shipping group CMA CGM today reported first-quarter net losses of $248M but predicted that it would return to profits for this year, riding a strong second-quarter sector recovery Greek owners face taxing challenge GREEK shipowners are bracing themselves for sharp tax rises if the far left gains power in Athens, Fairplay was told today Fairstar takes advice, again rejects Dockwise FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport's board has again rejected a bid from Dockwise after consulting two investment banks DNB: shipping cycle will turn DNB BANK'S Asia chief Erik Borgen assured a Singapore conference that the current shipping squeeze is cyclical more than structural P+S Werften bailout taking shape WORKERS, managers, suppliers and financiers of Germany's P+S Werften are under pressure this week to agree on €110M ($137.5M) in cost cuts and debt relief to complete the stricken builder's bailout Inter-Oz fracas erupts over reef region THE BATTLE is intensifying between Australia's federal government and Queensland's government over port development's impact on the Great Barrier Reef STX France squeezes workers tighter STX FRANCE has extended short-time working during the summer, as the unit of South Korea's STX struggles to cope with a falling workload Gas to make up 40% of Chevron's portfolio CHEVRON said today it aims to increase the percentage of gas production in its portfolio to 40% by 2017, from 30% today Shale gas extraction defended A REPORT from the International Gas Union today attacked criticism that shale gas extraction could harm ecosystems JWP's opening delayed GERMAN officials have postponed the JadeWeserPort deepsea box terminal's opening in Wilhelmshaven Shift seen in box balance MOVES by Maersk Line and other major box lines to delay seeking higher Far East/North Europe rates shows that the sector's balance is shifting, a container analyst has told Fairplay Premiums paid for VLGCs AVANCE Gas has reportedly paid a high price for two Maran Gas-owned VLGCs, reflecting confidence in the spot LPG market

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JUNE 6, 2012
Shippers Fail to Kill Overseas Container Scanning Plan Shippers on Wednesday failed to convince members of Congress to strip out legislation from a port security bill requiring all... ILA's Daggett Says Automation a 'Hurdle' Waterfront employers' refusal to guarantee jobs in exchange for automation at East and Gulf Coast ports remains a serious "hurdle"... Hard-Disk Production, Prices Up After Thai Floods Although production of hard-disk drives is rapidly recovering from the catastrophic Thailand floods that occurred last October, average selling prices... NYNJ Port Authority Taps FAPS Deposit The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has used a $2.4 million security deposit to pay part of... Truckers, Shippers Headed for Another 'Soft Patch'? The U.S. economy may be slowing, but domestic shipping is picking up speed, countering recent reports of economic doom while... CMA CGM Books $248 Million Q1 Net Loss, Expects Full-Year Profit CMA CGM booked a $248 million net loss in the first quarter, but the French ocean carrier said it was... House Bill Would Maintain Highway Spending, Cut TIGER Grants Federal highway spending in fiscal 2013 would remain the same as the prior year, but there wouldn't be funding for... Freight Shipments, Spending, Increased in May The Cass Freight Index increased in May, despite signs of a slowing economy. The freight shipment index rose... Emirates Shipping Slaps Surcharge on Chennai Cargo Emirates Shipping Line imposed a "trade surcharge" on import containers handled at India's Port of Chennai. Effective immediately, the... DHL Invests in Indonesian Warehousing DHL Supply Chain has opened a new multi-user warehouse in Indonesia to meet thriving demand for logistics services from the... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Drop 3.7 Percent Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific trade fell by 3.7 percent this week after six weeks with no change,... Russia Mulls Vienna Rail Link Russia is mulling extending its wide-gauge railroad track to Vienna as part of a plan for a Eurasian land bridge... Long Beach Honors 14 Shipping Lines for Slower Speeds The Port of Long Beach Tuesday recognized 14 shipping lines for consistently reducing their vessel speed in the harbor area...

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JUNE 6, 2012
Charleston moves closer to deepening draught with more funds The US east coast port of Charleston has moved closer to achieving its desired deepened draught in order to be ready for the widening of the Panama Canal after ... FMC launches notice of inquiry for US export index proposal The US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has moved forward in its idea to develop a container freight rate index for US agricultural exporters after launching a ... Moroccan company to build Cameroon chocolate factory Morocco's Compagnie Cherifienne de Chocolaterie (CCC) is to construct a facility for producing chocolate in the West African state of Cameroon. It is likely to ... INTTRA and SeaIntel join forces to monitor ocean carrier schedules INTTRA and SeaIntel Maritime Analysis have joined forces to establish and monitor ocean carrier schedule benchmarks that go well beyond vessel timekeeping. The ... Diageo to boost UK exports Jebel Ali is greener and safer Jebel Ali, which is one of the largest container ports in the world, has recently been certifies as one of the safest and most environmentally friendly ports on ... Tanzania needs to spend USD6 billion on its transport infrastructure Dr Harrison Mwakyembe, Tanzania's minister of transport, has revealed that the nation needs to spend at least USD6 billion on its transport infrastructure, including ...

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JUNE 6, 2012
Hangover hard to dismiss Posidonia's brightest stars may have dodged Greek debt bullet but severity of crisis warrants monitoring, analyst says. Bergen hits North Sea jackpot Oslo-quoted shipbuilding syndicate poised to squeeze $165m out of newbuilding deal with North Sea Shipping. African Lion in the crosshairs Port operator stalks Enterprises Shipping & Trading handymax in Houston over altercation involving collapsed crane. Polemis nears Nasdaq debut Son of former ICS chairman recruits Lazard to help blank cheque take a bite out of the Big Apple with $50m IPO. 'Eco' inquisition Economou, Frangou, Marinakis and Arntzen tackle hot topic as fuel efficiency dominates debates at Posidonia. More to come for Ezion CIMB Securities says Singapore-listed company's recent win from Pemex is likely to be followed by more. Clipper Group logs loss Danish unit of Bahamas-registered shipowner says 2011 deficit worse due to low rates. Losing start for CMA CGM French liner giant predicts a profitable year despite losing quarter of a billion dollars in the opening three months. Genmar losses stretch on Tanker owner's deficit extended to over $150m during its time under court protection, filing shows. The Nicaragua Canal? Nicaraguan president Daniel Ortega wants to construct new waterway to complement Panama Canal. Time to consolidate Harald Serck-Hansen of DNB believes time may be running out for Greece as a nation of 1,000 shipowners. Ready and willing to buy Angeliki Frangou of Navios is prepared to add ships, but only if the deal makes commercial sense today. Bad times good for some Brian Ladin of Delos Shipping sees investment opportunities in a distressed market. Gibsons' history lesson Broker says those who look to have missed the LR boat should not repeat mistakes seen in crude sector. JJ Ugland back for another Grimstad-based shipowner returns to Stale Rasmussen's Kleven Maritime for a second PSV with an option for one more. Sick captain airlifted US Coast Guard helicopter takes ailing master from Horizon Lines vessel in the Pacific.

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JUNE 6, 2012
UPS pairs with Bridgeline for e-commerce Texas man sentenced for defrauding Ex-Im Bank California counties cleared of grape, stone fruit restrictions Maersk imposes fog surcharge at Chinese port The carrier says the fog season in Qingdao lasts from May to July and that during this period, normal port operations are impacted due to increase in waiting time as a result of fog-related port closures. CMA CGM expects black numbers for 2012 The French liner carrier, which is not publicly traded but offers financial performance updates, suffered a net loss of $248 million in the first quarter, despite container volume increasing year-on-year in the period. Simplified entry pilot gets underway No peak season seen for European ports A Global Port Tracker report on North European ports says latest trade volumes suggest "the slowdown has started and we may be slipping into a deeper recession than anticipated. Any thoughts of a peak season are beginning to evaporate." Long Beach port approves $942 million budget Washington Notebook: U.S. House to finalize port security bill INTTRA, SeaIntel partner on liner schedule analysis The portal-based ocean transportation technology provider INTTRA said Tuesday it will partner with liner shipping analyst SeaIntel to produce a monthly report on key ocean carrier reliability measures. Echo Global Logistics buys Purple Plum ThreePL Quality Systems expands tracking portal

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JUNE 6, 2012
Bunker supply at Sri Lankan port still uncertain Port begins commercial operations but bunker facility not yet commissioned. Cruise industry 'exaggerating' ECA challenges CLIA's proposal for flexibility is a 'flawed' scheme 'that will expose communities to harmful pollution'. Dan Bunkering appoints new sales manager Jim Jensen to be part of company's new office in Houston. Prices firming in Fujairah Prices in Middle East hub climb for the first time in a week. Prices lack direction in North West Europe Rotterdam prices were firming. Bunker sales tumble in Rotterdam First quarter sales down 7% year-on-year. Volatile bunker prices 'make profit forecasts difficult' Analysts face 'host of uncertainties including demand worries and lower bunker costs.' Hydrogen catalyst 'can cut fuel consumption' US firm says the fuel saving technology is now commercially available. Prices generally firming in Asia ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at major ports. Cruise vessels to feature air lubrication system MALS able to reduce cruise vessel's fuel consumption by approximately 7%, says MHI. Varied tanker fuel consumption a 'challenge' for assessing TCE Industry averages should be 'viewed with extreme care', says McQuilling. Shipowners doubtful of fuel-saving ship designs Eco ships 'definitely more marketing than anything else,' says president and chief executive of Danaos Shipping. Singapore port wins two awards at Shanghai ceremony Singapore receives 'Best Seaport in Asia' and the 'Best Green Service Provider - Seaport' at 26th AFSCA. Shell to produce more LNG than oil in 2012 Oil prices, meanwhile, are expected to decline further, says Shell CEO.

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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

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

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