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July 12, 2012

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Port Tracker survey indicates US peak season to be better than last year CMA CGM ends joint loop with APL, revises Far East-Red Sea service Hapag-Lloyd receives 13,200-TEUer, bound for G6 Asia-Europe Loop 4 service China's trade statistics in June reflect slowing global demand growth US court stymies Savannah dredging by giving go-ahead to new eco-suit Shanghai International Shipping Institute prosperity index declines Customs at Tianjin and distant Xian sign dry-port cooperation agreement APM Terminals' JV terminal in Vietnam to handle 600,000 TEU in 2012 Twenty parties express interest in building Abidjan's 2nd box terminal 13,092-TEU MSC Margrit's delivery completes line's eight-megaship series Cathay to upgrade its Airbus A350-900 orders into larger A350-1000s Shenzhen airport looks back as it grew to 30 freight operating services ICAO calls for better use of advance info to strengthen air cargo security Singapore's Pacific Airlift extends charter reach to South Korea

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JULY 11, 2012
Air lubrication system on two NYK module carriers reduces CO2 emissions by 6 pc Bureau Veritas simplifies ship certification system FFFAI delegation meets President P&I cover for ships carrying Iranian cargo gets IRDA nod Ulrich Ulrichs appointed Managing Director of Rickmers-Linie Natural rubber exports on the rise Package mulled for exports to countries having high trade deficit with India Pak to increase cement exports to India, reduces export price Japan keen to develop DMIC-type corridor in south India Central land acquisition law will make DMIC unviable: Kant Govt exempts forex transactions from service tax INR erases early losses to touch 55.37 Service tax exemption on currency conversion to help exports: Fieo

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JULY 11, 2012
Ferry with vintage look has modern propulsion and maneuvering... STX France floats out Hapag Lloyd Cruises newbuild PortVision makes AIS vessel tracking service accessible on... EC authorizes rescue loan for German shipbuilder P+S Werften River cruise ship newbuilds to have Future Teak decking... Damen Shipyards Singapore gets new MD Wärtsilä to supply main engines for China's first gas fueled...

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JULY 11, 2012
Transpacific carriers plan increases to freight rates Commerce Department report finds US international trade up during May Growth in cruise numbers predicted for Brazilian ports Freight transport services index remains level during month of May Eagle Bulk Shipping taps Katzav as CFO

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JULY 11, 2012
Shale revolution means fears of looming peak oil may be obsolete New sources of supply raise hopes of a curb on oil price rises, but are both good and bad news for tanker owners Production boom will shape choice of emissions-reduction technology Falling or stable heavy fuel prices could strengthen the case for scrubbers Lloyd Fonds multi-ship KG will not be the last, predicts KPMG Ocean 16 model offers one way out by pooling cashflow Lease finance seen filling bank lending shortfall Deals set to increase in wake of Commerzbank, says Moore Stephens' head of corporate finance Dry bulk spot market faces a washout summer Seasonal lull, low iron ore demand and heavy rainfall limit Chinese coal imports Carnival faces new US lawsuits Cruise operator faces $590m claim for damages linked to alleged 'defective' design California sticks to its guns on 24-mile limit for distillates Experts predict new lawsuits after North American ECA comes into force in August New maritime security service hits the market US-backed firm will not be directly accredited by Sami Port of Virginia plays for time APMT must wait to see whether rival bids emerge as deadline is extended to August Pacific box lines seek August rate rises TSA targets increase of $500 per feu as demand hardens Africa Express Line closes in on Abidjan reefer concession UK operator says ports are key to efficiency drive as ships are forced to slow steam Europe port state inspections fall by a quarter More individual ships were inspected last year despite overall decline Two dead and seven missing after bulk carrier sinks in China Vessel carrying 10,000 tonnes of iron ore has yet to be identified Eagle Bulk marks refinancing deal with change of chief financial officer Katzav replaces ship finance veteran Ginsberg Struggling shipbuilder P+S secures state aid package European Commission gives temporary approval for $187m rescue, but wants a restructuring plan within six months Handysize bulker rates in Europe rise above $20,000 per day Fertiliser business booming in the Baltic Uncle Sam hits the shops US import container volumes increase for 2012, but watch out for Europe's woe Brazil invests $68m in hope of cruise boom Government boosts northeastern passenger terminals in advance of World Cup and 2016 Olympics Titan Petrochemicals faces winding-up petition from major investor And Grand China Logistics sues Hong Kong-listed oil logistics firm for breach of contract Lloyd's List Global Awards 2012 shortlist revealed The shipping industry's most acclaimed, credible and well-supported awards announces this year's finalists China's June export figures signal weaker peak season Export order purchase managers index warns of tough times ahead Beachhead Gujarat should be able to decide whether Oriental Nicety, aka Exxon Valdez, is safe to land Vopak sells minority stake in Durban facility South African black-owned and managed investment firm Reatile takes 30% stake Top US ports will see steady growth in containerised imports to year-end National Retail Federation predicts 'modest' rise despite 'mixed' economic indicators Lianyungang Port and CSD form dry bulk joint venture New company will manage dry bulk loading and unloading, storage and wrapping, especially grain Neptune orders up to four car carriers from Hyundai Mipo Vessels are sisters of previous quartet but offer a smaller environmental footprint Taiwan Port signs deal to co-operate with Chinese terminals State-owned operator positions itself as an entrepot for Asia-Europe container traffic Golar Partners sells units to fund FSRU Offering and private placement will pay part of $385m pricetag for NR Satu Keppel wins Kazakhstan rig order Singapore-listed offshore giant supports drive to unlock Caspian oil and gas reserves

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JULY 11, 2012
Eagle's financial chief quits ALAN GINSBERG has resigned as financial chief of NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk, the company confirmed today Yard overcapacity seen at 30% BASED on shipping demand and fleet replacements, today's yard overcapacity is estimated at 30%, according to Norwegian shipbroker RS Platou Golar LNG prices offering NASDAQ-listed Golar LNG Partners today announced the pricing of a follow-on offering to fund an FSRU drop-down from parent Golar LNG Ltd US box imports edge up CONTAINER imports into the US have been forecast to improve slightly over 2011, despite a sluggish economy Vehicle imports rise 29% y/y at Piraeus IMPORTS of new vehicles handled at Greece's largest port reportedly rose 29% year on year during the second quarter, the Piraeus Port Authority said Sanko sheds ships SANKO Steamship has removed 38 ships from its operated fleet since April VLGC rates hit 2012 high RATES to ship LPG on VLGCs have hit a new 2012 high, averaging $72.625 per tonne on the Baltic LPG Index Malaysian palm oil stocks at 14-month low MALAYSIA'S palm oil stocks have dived to a 14-month low of just below 1.7M tonnes, caused by slow production and higher exports Port congestion ticks up CONGESTION is increasing at major iron ore and coal ports, reflecting rising iron ore shipments and weak demand for coal US rewrites energy trade forecast THE US Energy Information Administration today unveiled major revisions of its outlook for coal and products exports and LNG imports, implying significant implications for shipowners

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JULY 11, 2012
Charleston Dredging Project Beating Expectations The Army Corps of Engineers expects the deepening of Charleston's harbor to be completed sooner and cost less than it... Rotterdam Marks Milestone in Maasvlakte 2 Terminal The Port of Rotterdam today closed the final gap in a near seven-mile long seawall, reclaiming almost 5,000 acres of... NS Train Derails, Sparks Fiery Ethanol Blast A section of a Norfolk Southern Railway train hauling ethanol on Wednesday morning derailed in Columbus, Ohio, sparking a fiery... Pacific Container Lines Plan Another Rate Hike Having succeeded in raising their freight rates several times since Jan. 1, carriers in the eastbound Pacific will try to... NY-NJ Container Terminals Hit by Chassis Shortage The Port of New York and New Jersey is facing a shortage of chassis available for use in draying containers... Virginia Extends Deadline for Terminal Bids The Virginia Department of Transportation said Wednesday it is extending until Aug. 13 the deadline for alternative bids from private... DHL CEO Discusses Acquisition Plans, Growth Options DHL will look to smaller "bolt-on" acquisitions rather than major takeovers to speed growth in the years ahead, according to... Global Semiconductor Sales in May Rose 1.4 Percent From April Global semiconductor sales in May rose 1.4 percent from the prior month, giving the struggling air cargo industry, which typically... Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Declines 2.9 Percent Average spot rates in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade lane fell 2.9 percent this week, dropping for the second week in... Hapag-Lloyd Sets Congestion Fee at Dammam Port German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd will impose a congestion surcharge on all cargo moving to and from the Port of Dammam,...

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JULY 11, 2012
China's exporters changing tack There is an old Chinese proverb, the literal translation of which reads: See the wind, turn the rudder.In its proper context it has a slightly disparaging meaning; ... AU wants Africa FTA by 2017 Carriers end Q2 12 on a high Ocean carriers ended Q2 12 feeling much happier than during the previous three months, when record losses were incurred. According to the Shanghai Shipping Exchange's ... Ships' agents board the pro-weighing campaign The international ship agents and shipbrokers federation, FONASBA, has given its full backing to the World Shipping Council-led lobby to certificate the weight ... Port Tracker forecasts US volume rise - but GFI suggests a 'pweak' season Import cargo volumes are expected to increase 1.6% in July compared with the same month last year, and modest year-over-year increases are expected through the ... Obama increases lead over Romney With just four months before the US presidential elections in November, Barack Obama has put some daylight between himself and his Republican rival Mitt Romney, ... Sokhna's bigger cranes offer new options The Egyptian Red Sea port of Sokhna will soon be able to handle the largest containerships in the world. This follows the recent delivery of two super post-panamax ... Transnet posts higher results Transnet SC, South Africa's state-owned ports rail freight, logistics and pipelines company, has announced annual revenue for fiscal year 2011/12, which ended March ...

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JULY 11, 2012
Ship's tanks breached A Chinese cargoship has leaked oil off South Korea after going hard aground. Plumbe pockets less ACM kingpin Johnny Plumbe has joined fellow London broking bosses in pocketing a smaller pay packet for the past year. Haisheng forecasts loss China Shipping Haisheng is predicting a loss for the first half of 2012. Blackrock slims stakes Investment heavyweight Blackrock has cashed in shares in two leading US owners. Eagle loses lieutenant Eagle Bulk Shipping has ordained a new finance chief following the abrupt resignation of veteran Alan Ginsberg. Malaysians nab more Malaysia's crackdown on illegal anchoring has continued with the detention of seven more vessels. Keppel on a roll Keppel Corp has boosted its access to funding after concluding a string of recent deals. DSME in bond run Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering has kicked off a KRW 500bn ($570.45m) bond run. Polargirl pulled off rocks A Norwegian cruise vessel has been freed from rocks off Svalbard. Eike set for Petrobras pie Eike Batista's OSX Brasil has been tipped to win its first orders from Petrobras as its compatriot shipbuilders struggle to hit delivery deadlines. Vopak out of Durban Dutch tank terminals group Vopak is selling out of its Durban operation Coscol comes a cropper Cosco Shipping (Coscol) has seen its bottom line sink fast in the first half of the year Clutch catastrophe The crew of a P&O ro-pax has been criticised by UK accident investigators after it crashed into a French berth. Sanction spur lessens A crackdown on Iranian oil exports will have less of an impact on the VLCC market than experts had hoped, a leading shipbroker says. Global Offshore adds one Global Offshore Services' Dutch unit has added a new vessel to its fleet a day after the Indian firm sold down its stake in the venture. "A banal accident" Costa Concordia captain Francesco Schettino has appeared on Italian TV to say sorry for the tragedy in January - up to a point. Costs hurt FOP Higher costs and lower revenue have trimmed second quarter earnings at Fred Olsen Production. Smit Lamnalco off to Africa Smit Lamnalco has lined up a lucrative contract to support the mining operations of African Minerals Limited in the West African nation of Sierra Leone. Navios sells notes New York-listed Greek owner Navios Maritime Holdings and its wholly-owned finance subsidiary Navios Maritime Finance have sold $88m of 8 7/8% first priority ship mortgage notes due in 2017. Golar Partners selling units Golar LNG Partners LP will offer 5.5 million common units representing limited partner interests in a public offering. Golar Partners expects to grant the underwriters a 30-day option to purchase an additional 825,000 common units. Ruby to retire British cruise operator Saga Shipping is pensioning off its oldest cruiseship.

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JULY 11, 2012
Russia moves toward WTO accession Russia has until July 23 to notify the WTO that it has ratified and accepted the terms for its membership. Thirty days after Russia notifies the WTO that it accepts these terms, the country will become the organization's 156th member. FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications Transpacific carriers seek August rate hikes Liner companies in the Asia-to-U.S. trade are seeking to raise dry cargo container rates by an average of $500 per 40-foot container (FEU), in addition to recommending increases to refrigerated cargo rates of $1,000 per FEU to the U.S. West Coast. Lesson 1: Increase supply chain efficiency, don't shut port Ship brokers back reg on overweight boxes U.S. Bank buys TransCard's fuel card network The network being bought was developed jointly by TransCard and U.S. Xpress, the nation's second-largest privately owned truckload carrier. U.S. Xpress will become the biggest client of the new system. Import drop helps U.S. trade deficit The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in May by $1.9 billion to $48.7 billion as exports increased and imports decreased from April, according to the Commerce Department. Technicolor expands 3PL services Retailers urge ILA, employers to reach agreement Pasha enters Hawaii container trade Troy partners with Cargolines in Europe Eagle Bulk names Katzav CFO Jagged Peak expands same-day delivery

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JULY 11, 2012
Bunker prices stable in Fujairah Price volatility subduing demand. Prices soften in Rotterdam and Hamburg Tight avails in Dutch hub. US shipowner reduces bunker surcharge Falling prices nudge bunker surcharge downwards. Biofuel initiatives attacked as a 'gimmick' But $62 million becomes available for biofuel developers. Port authority looks for $1 billion in fresh funds Sri Lanka Ports Authority makes 'second request' for Hambantota investors. Singapore players caught in Malaysian net Malaysia claims tankers were caught in prohibited areas. New home for UK Chamber Office will feature in organisation's coming rebranding. Bunker surcharges to fall Maersk to reduce bunker adjustment factor by more than 11% on some routes. Wärtsilä strikes LNG engine deal with Chinese buyer Low emissions and low cost prove draw for Wärtsilä duel-fuel engines. Falling bunker prices to help prop up Cosco Shipping's earnings UBS Investment Research forecasts losses in Q2 but expects earnings to improve in the second half of 2012. IFO prices soften in Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. NYK 'bubble' ships perform less well in sea operations CO2 emissions reduction average 6% during 'actual' sea passages compared to 10% during sea trials. Shell targets LNG bunker market Shell makes first foray into LNG bunkering eyeing what it says will become a 'sizeable market'. Philippine oil firm to raise $12 million via note issuance Set to raise funds for debt repayment and expenditures. Study on fuel efficient liner operations released Proposed algorithm 'able to solve real-case problems'. CSAV taking WFS and Chevron to court The Chilean ship operator files complaint for damages arising from a case of alleged off-spec bunker supply. Azerbaijan amends state merchant shipping code Introduces stricter environmental guidelines and safety regulations for vessels visiting its ports.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

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CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

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

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

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%

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