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BRIEFS

June 8, 2012

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Eurogate flies the flag in China at the "German Ports" stand The ports Le Havre, Rouen and Paris to participate in TL China 2012 Guangzhou Port Group's April throughput exceeds target Shanghai seeks rise in container traffic in new first five-year plan Logwin celebrates two decades of doing business in China Le Harve clinches Best Seaport in Europe award for the second year Turkey's Arkas/EMES unveils Black Sea-Turkey-Morocco loop 2Go Group forecasts EBITDA of US$50 million in 2012 Containership carries dead whale on its bulb to Rotterdam port Uncertainty surrounds future of arrested box vessel in Halifax Lion City roars at AFSCA by capturing top industry awards Chinese express company launches domestic all-cargo flight services China's April air freight volume down 6.9 per cent in April Emirates SkyCargo to boost US-UAE trade with new service Panalpina first Boeing 747-8F takes to skies UPS takes delivery of 50th Boeing 767-300 freighter Canada and US work together for cargo security

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JUNE 7, 2012
CMA CGM's volumes, revenue up in Q1 2012 Shipping professionals gather to network, socialise & learn at SPNM's 3rd event Adani Hazira Container Terminal to be commissioned on August 1 JNPT observes World Environment Day Sri Lanka to convert Hambantota port into vehicle transhipment hub Mumbai Customs issues new CHA licences after more than two decades Govt proposes single-window clearance for exporters Prime Minister approves infrastructure targets for 2012-13

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JUNE 7, 2012
Hansa Treuhand's owner expects 130 container vessels to be scrapped in 2012 The owner of the Hamburg (Germany)-based Hansa Treuhand Group, Hermann Ebel, told the local press that he expects some 130 container vessels to be scrapped in 2012, after only 49 u... Opening date of new JadeWeserPort still uncertain The problems with Germany's new JadeWeserPort have not been solved. The second delivery of the largest post-panamax container gantries from ZPMC has arrived and the equipment is be... BNSF spending in California to maintain and expand rail capacity BNSF Railway (BNSF), one of North America's leading freight transportation companies, plans to invest an estimated USD 120 million on maintenance and rail capacity improvemen... Switzerland's Stadler Rail building rack and pinion locomotives for MRS Logística in Brazil The Swiss rolling stock manufacturer Stadler Rail is building seven rack-and-pinion locomotives for the Brazilian cargo company MRS Logística SA. The order is worth about CHF 60 mi... Pema continuing to break records After two record-breaking years in 2010 and 2011, Pema, one of Europe's largest manufacturer-independent commercial vehicles lessor, is continuing to chalk up successes and was abl... New chairman for VDI load securing committee Ralf Ober, an authorised signatory of the road transport federation Westfalen-Lippe eG, has been elected as the new chairman of the Association of German Engineers' committee of ex... Global road freight transportation services industry to hit USD 2,021 billion in 2017 The global road freight transportation services industry experienced good growth over the last five years and is expected to continue that momentum to reach approximately USD 2,021... Iata applauds historic US-EU cargo security agreement The International Air Transport Association (Iata) applauded the recent agreement between the European Commission (EC) and the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The ... "Green" Solar Impulse aircraft leaves Europe and lands in Africa Under the patronage of Morocco's King Mohammed VI and upon invitation of the Moroccan Agency for Solar Energy (Masen), the Solar Impulse aircraft of Bertrand Piccard and André Bors... Delta Air Lines invests in Grupo Aeroméxico Grupo Aeroméxico has received USD 65 million from Atlanta GA (USA)-based Delta Air Lines Inc, as part of the latter's investment in Mexico's flagship carrier's capital stock. Delt... Silver jubilee for boss of Hertzog & Partner Elmar Zitz, managing partner of Hamburg (Germany)-based Elmar Hertzog und Partner Management Consultants GmbH, celebrated 25 years of service to his company on 1 June. The trained ... Karl Dischinger providing logistics services for Prodinger OHG Prodinger OHG, Germany's leading wholesaler for transport packaging, transport technology and industrial hygiene products, is investing EUR 9.5 million in a new warehouse in Herbol... Ceva Logistics opens new vehicle logistics centre in the Philippines The SCM and logistics service provider Ceva Logistics has phased in its multi-user vehicle logistics centre in the Philippines. The state-of-the-art complex is located at Sta Clara... Globe Express Services opens new locations in Bangladesh Globe Express Services (Overseas Group/GES), one of the world's top 100 global logistics providers, has added two fully licensed corporate locations in Bangladesh. One is in Dhaka,...

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JUNE 7, 2012
Penguin Shipyard delivers first Flex-38 green crewboat Harvey Gulf buys Bee Mar vessels and assets BAE Systems starts construction of trailing suction hopper... BV to stop providing services to Iranian ships $440 million nuclear sub fire "started in shipyard vacuum... Matson separation from Alexander & Baldwin on track for... Castrol Marine launches 80 BN cylinder oil Drydocks World Nanindah launches Hallin Marine compact...

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JUNE 7, 2012
Port of Coos Bay seeking rail rehabilitation project bids Long Beach Port Board Authority honors K Line for speed reduction Seattle waterfront prepares for Classic Weekend activities Yang Ming expanding scope of AWE3 service Union following progress of reforms to TWIC program

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JUNE 7, 2012
Giving up the goods Recent ruling has set a precedent in which a carrier can enforce a lien over a shipper's goods if there are outstanding invoices Brazil drives Latin America's LPG demand growth Country invests in infrastructure to host 2014 football World Cup and 2016 Olympics Oil companies snap up drillships for ultra-deepwater exploration Seadrill and Maersk Tankers ride a boom in demand Tug-of-war for Mozambique's gas riches Shell and PTT raise bids to buy small East African gas explorer that has stake in Rovuma field Cexim bank set to expand new shipping loans Posidonia 2012 EXCLUSIVE VIDEO INTERVIEW: Export credit bank prepared to tap $6bn pot as China sees its yard orders dry up Weak Med trades hit Asia-Europe box volumes Industry figures show April drop Wainio quits Port of Tampa Resignation took the board by surprise, says chairman OSG stands by Morten Arntzen compensation package Proxy advisers cited irrelevant competitors in reaching negative conclusions, shareholders are told ahead of AGM Qatar takes heart from rising Asian LNG demand Importers continue to turn away from higher-polluting coal Crunch-time for shipping as small owners struggle with finance As restructurings expire, many players have limited access to alternative funds Asia must tackle its yard glut to persuade banks to lend to shipping Posidonia 2012: losing excess capacity will restrict fleet growth and support recovery Greece urged to act on cruise line demands Posidonia 2012: A bonanza awaits, but companies can easily be scared off by inappropriate policies, says European Cruise Council Record scrapping forecast for bulkers Up to 58m dwt of the dry bulk fleet could be scrapped this year Dolphin secures $1.5bn loan to help finance new drillship All eyes are on East African gas bounty, while Arctic presents challenges for drillships Experts split over money's role in non-compliance with green regime Posidonia 2012: Is shipowners' reluctance to comply with new regulations driven by financial motivation, technical problems or just a lack of understanding? Ignorance and poor paperwork blamed for bulk of US prosecutions Posidonia 2012: Shipowners urged to sharpen their awareness of environmental requirements Danube states sign pledge to keep the river's trade flowing European Commission brings together ministers to avoid a repeat of last autumn's disruption Shipping must shake its apathy over environmental regulation Posidonia 2012: Study needs input to reveal the true cost of compliance to shipowners Coscol eyes 8% annual volume growth Fleet expansion and emerging-market demand support multipurpose vessel unit Don't believe the hype There is no such thing as a green ship Drydocks World unveils new subsea support vessel Hallin Marine model designed by STX Canada Marine Boom forecast for Chinese corn imports China's voracious appetite for grain will feed demand for dry bulk carriers US bill retains clause to scan all containers at port of origin Contentious provision takes effect next month Whatever happened to the US driving season? Expected seasonal boost crashes and burns, dashing MR tanker owners' prospects Russia and South Korea to collaborate on class Societies to explore polar routes and share human resources and expertise Fixed cargo sizes limit innovative tanker design Posidonia 2012: Hatzigrigoris urges sector to unite to plan future fuel efficiency Vale says valemaxes can benefit Chinese steel plants Brazilian miner launches fresh lobbying effort to gain access into China Europe's banking crisis could help shipping, says Ted Petropoulos Greece's best-known ship finance guru shares his insights into the market Nicaragua Canal An old idea has resurfaced, and why not? MISC denies plan to sell NCB Port Holdings stake Chief executive quashes speculative reports of sale of terminal interest

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JUNE 7, 2012
Perils seen in yard glut THE BIGGEST danger in the newbuilding sector is excess yard capacity, creating fleet oversupply, not the scarcity of lending, Posidonia delegates heard this afternoon India to add port capacity INDIAN Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has chalked out Delhi's plans for ports, roads and other infrastructure for the coming financial year ESL imposes congestion surcharge at Chennai SEVERE congestion at Chennai's port caused by a three-day truck strike has led a shipping line to impose a freight surcharge Cruise berthing changes urged GREECE'S egalitarian policy on port berths hinders the cruise sector, the Posidonia shipping conference was told today Algeria to expand gas export capacity ALGERIA said today it hopes to raise natural gas export capacity to 90Bn m³ per year by 2015, from the current 60Bn m³/y Blowing froth off cappuccino bunker report FURTHER R&D is needed to understand the "cappuccino" effect on bunkering, according to Germanisher Lloyd VP Alam Khorshed China's coal demand heating up CHINA'S steam coal demand is likely to build in the next few weeks as temperatures rise sharply for summer, a drybulk consultancy has predicted Dolphin gains $1.5Bn credit facility DOLPHIN International, the listed drill ship and rig operator controlled by Norway's Fred Olsen Energy, has signed a five-year credit facility accord for up to $1.5Bn Korea Register allies with Russians THE KOREAN Register of Shipping told Fairplay today it is forming an alliance with the Russian Maritime Register of Shipping Partners to develop gas fields SANTOS today signed an agreement with South Korean conglomerate SK Group and ConocoPhillips to develop the Caldita and Barossa gas fields in the Timor Sea India seen as new LNG 'tiger' IF CHINA develops its shale gas resources much earlier than analysts predict, India could become Asia's most important LNG market, a conference in Malaysia was told today Japan to step even harder on the gas JAPAN today predicted a big jump in LNG demand, with little short-term prospect of restarting its nuclear industry

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JUNE 7, 2012
Woodward Succeeds Fraser as Horizon Lines' CEO Sam Woodward was named president and CEO of domestic ocean carrier Horizon Lines, succeeding Stephen H. Fraser, who served as... Stevedore Says It's Not Taking ILA Work A stevedoring company that plans to use workers from the Operating Engineers union to load military ammunition at Charleston said... APL Terminal Project Gets Green Light in LA The Los Angeles Harbor Commission certified the final environmental impact report and approved the proposed expansion of the APL terminal... LA Port Budget Includes $285 Million for Expansion The Los Angeles Harbor Commission adopted a 2012-13 fiscal year budget that includes projected capital expenditures of $285.7 million for... John Arwood, Former TFL President, Dies at 80 John R. Arwood, who served as president and CEO of Trans Freight Lines and chairman of Kirk Line during a... Tampa Port Chief Wainio Resigns Richard Wainio, director and chief executive of the Tampa Port Authority, resigned unexpectedly on Wednesday, saying he wants to leave... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Slide for Fifth Straight Week Average spot prices on the Asia-Europe trade slipped again this week for the fifth week in a row, reflecting the... Matson Completes Post-Separation Financing Matson Navigation Co. has entered a series of debt financing agreements as part of a previously announced plan to separate... Shell, TA Sign Natural Gas Pact Energy giant Shell Oil and truck stop chain TravelCenters of America agreed to build and operate a nationwide natural gas... ILA, ILWU Consider Alliance Against Non-Union Forces The nation's two dock worker unions may take the lead in forming a maritime labor alliance to protect their jurisdiction... US Marines' Plan to Use Non-ILA Labor Upsets Union The International Longshoremen's Association may have to take on the U.S. Marines to protect its jurisdiction in the Southeast. ... April Air Cargo Volumes Off 4.4 Percent Year-Over-Year Global air freight volumes in April declined 4.4 percent year-over-year, according to the latest figures from Airports Council International. ... Freight Rates Are Again Profitable, Moller-Maersk's Andersen Says Container freight rates are profitable again and could rise further if trade picks up over the summer, A.P. Moller-Maersk CEO... Neptune Orient Lines Names Wong South Asia President Neptune Orient Lines promoted Jason Wong to the position of regional president for South Asia. Wong, who... Air France-KLM Cargo Slumps 8.8 Percent Air France-KLM's cargo traffic slumped 8.8 percent in May from a year ago, driven by a double digit decline in... Maersk to Hike Rates on Major Trades Maersk Line plans to apply a series of general rate increases on major trade lanes that will take effect in...

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JUNE 7, 2012
ESL adds Chennai trade surcharge Chronic congestion at the Bay of Bengal port of Chennai is causing problems for several carriers with Hong Kong-managed Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) imposing an ... Yangtze River cargo on the rise Container cargo levels are still growing at a modest rate along the Yangtze River Delta in China according to the latest statistics published by the Yangtze ... Mixed blessings in Euro-Latin American trades Figures recently published by UK-based Container Trades Statistics reveal a very mixed picture in the Europe-South and Central America trades, with northbound cargo ... Asia-Europe cargo volumes still down in April The latest information from the ocean carrier portal Container Trades Statistics reveals that exports from Asia to Europe remain in the doldrums. In April the 1.14 ... Global Container Terminals to rival Virginia Port with new tech launch Competition is hotting up among US east coast ports in efforts to be ready to handle the larger size vessels that will be abale to transit the wider Panama ... Interest in Manta port concession grows Within a month of the Manta Port Authority issuing its tender for the development and operations of a new multipurpose cargo-handling facility, some 10 companies ... Ocean carriers woes multiply All-in spot freight rates quoted to forwarders in Shanghai for cargo exports to Europe and the US fell marginally again up to Friday June 1, 2012, according to ... CMA CGM still in financial trouble As with most other major ocean carriers, CMA CGM continued to haemorrhage serious money in Q1 12. It lost USD248 million on the bottom line, on top of Q4 11's deficit ... Transport and logistics sectors lead the way in Dubai The supply chain and freight transport logistics sectors are expected to post continuing growth over the next one to two years in Dubai with a leading recruitment ...

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JUNE 7, 2012
CIT targets tombstones US banking giant's leveraged finance division ready to storm the market in a bid to fill gap carved by retreating rivals. Harvey pounces on PSVs Offshore owner coughs up nearly $300m to takeover ten-vessel platform-supply fleet of US compatriot BeeMar. YSPNY enters adolescence Campaign to become Manhattan's go-to group for shipping youngsters gains traction as fundraiser takes shape. Matson's marathon US containership operator says A&B divorce may be sealed by the end of this month following massive debt overhaul. Trai Thien USA hints at delays Vietnamese mini-bulker owner still searching for $42m from investors to fund newbuilding sextet. Avance bags VLGC brace Stolt-Nielsen's gas shipping division takes a couple of vessels from John Angelicoussis as Greek owner exits the LPG market. Vroon adds quartet Dutch group's MPI unit returns to UK yard South Boats for wind-farm transfer vessels. OSS may get more cash Denmark applies for more EU funds to support second and third wave of redundancies at AP Moller-Maersk-owned yard. Greek ferry grounds Passengers evacuated from Flying Dolphin XIX following incident on Thursday morning. KDM Shipping plots IPO Ukrainian cargoship owner wants to double its fleet with the proceeds from listing in Warsaw. ICAP raises Japanese flag Broker notes potential restart of two reactors may curb further rises in imports, dampening demand. Thenamaris off the bench Greek owner buys its second tanker in as many weeks having sat out of the S&P game for a year. Blueseed eyes Silicon Sea New cruiseship venture aims to woo tech boffins denied US work visas by anchoring 12 miles off California. MMHE unveils grand plans MISC offshoot well placed to build orderbook as it plans $600m yard investment but denies port sell off. Shanghai volumes on the rise The world's largest container port saw volumes grow by nearly 3% to second highest level in a year.

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JUNE 7, 2012
FedEx SupplyChain invests in technology VistaLogix picks Skinner for president Great Lakes shippers' 'light loading' plight It's estimated the U.S.-flag Great Lakes vessel fleet loses more than 8,100 tons of cargo for each one-inch reduction in loaded draft, forcing many vessel operators to shrink their carrying loads. FMC: Complaints about personal goods to Brazil spike FMC revises NRA rules The final rule to revise regulations for negotiated rate arrangements (NRAs) will eliminate some recordkeeping requirements to make them less burdensome for NVOs, the agency says. Longshoremen highlight disputes with other unions Disputes over jurisdiction with other unions and vexation with the AFL-CIO are being highlighted this week by leaders of the two major unions for U.S. longshoremen... House panel advances port security legislation The House Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday passed by voice vote the SMART Port Security Act, which attempts toenhance risk-based supply chain security programs. Chinese shoes found with lead contamination Agency investigators seized from a Seattle-area distributor a shipment of children's shoes from China that contained three times the legal limit of lead, and ordered them to be destroyed. Maersk kills Spondylus WCSA loop NY/NJ port authority takes tenant's security deposit Shipco starts Dominican Republic-to-Miami service P&G chief to chair U.S.-China Business Council IFAI names Hennessy president

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JUNE 7, 2012
Falling bunker costs raise cruise operator estimates 'If bunker fuel behaves itself, then it is likely that investor interest will recover and that CCL and RCL could trade to our $36 price target for both companies.' Fujairah bucks firming trend South Africa sees prices climb. European prices following 'firming trend' WTI crude oil futures were showing losses in trading on Thursday US votes could delay development of biofuels 'Oil industry is trying to undermine a potential competitor,'says US Agriculture Secretary. Higher BN lube available from Castrol's main hubs 'Cyltech brand now spans the 40-80 BN range,' says lube supplier. Maersk to impose bunker surcharges in tanker sector 'Worldscale rates have not risen nearly as much as bunker costs,' says chief executive. Fuel oil stocks fall in Singapore Western arbitrage arrivals to slacken in the weeks ahead. AADA to lower bunker surcharges in July Decision follows the recent decrease in bunker prices in Hong Kong and South Korea. Bunker prices climbing in key Asian ports Good supplies of bunker fuel in major Asian ports on Thursday. Coscon advises bunker adjustment factor for international trades BAFs to affect trades in the Far East, Indian sub-continent, Europe, Mediterranean, USA and Canada. O.W. Bunker expands operations in Lithuania Relocates 2,800 dwt Oxana bunker barge to Port of Klaipeda. Chimbusco's Qingdao branch gets safety award Firm's Qingdao branch to be given 'favorable treatment' by marine authorities due to award. China fuel oil stocks rise 4.7% on-week Increase partly due to higher imports from bonded bunker traders in East China. Japanese refineries to lower bunker output in June Itochu Enex's exit did not 'severely affect' supplies of bonded bunkers, local traders say. Fujairah terminal starts second phase of construction Phase two will be operational by the fourth quarter of 2013, says Socar. CMA CGM confident despite Q1 loss Firm stated it had returned to break even in April as rates per container recovered and bunker prices fell.

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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

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%

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

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