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BRIEFS

May 14, 2012

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Asia-Europe rates drop 6pc to US$1,818/TEU, China-USWC rate slips 0.8pc Shenzhen's Da Chan Bay opens South China/US east coast (SCE 2) service CSAV widens quarterly net loss to US$203 million as box volume drops 43pc China Newbuilding Price Index slides 4pc month to month April 15-30 Zepol: US regains import momentum in April, up 9.2pc as Europe slips 3.1pc Range of factors make rate hikes unavoidable, MOL's UK chief tells shippers Taicang port's cross-strait direct shipping cargo up 16pc in first quarter Fujian sea ports' transshipments from other provinces soars 127.3pc Tianjin's inland 'dry ports' up 11.4pc to 41,400 TEU in first quarter US Customs adds two of four special import centres in Detroit and Houston UN union group blasts DHL for avoiding unions and not reporting injuries Etihad Rail, DP World to build intermodal rail terminal in Jebel Ali Port Container terminal to dock 18,000-TEUers on Atlantic side of Panama Canal IAG Cargo first quarter revenue up US$1.29 million as volume slips 2pc Swissport acquires Flightcare ground handlers in Spain and Belgium Panalpina first of type to win Good Distribution Practice cert at Schiphol Shijiazhuang airport cargo throughput up 21.8pc in first quarter

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MAY 13, 2012
Concern about new round of rate increases this month DELMAS upgrades services connecting India & Middle East Gulf to East Africa GE Shipping delivers third VLCC to buyers NYK to display super eco ship at Expo 2012 in Korea Teamglobal Logistics commences LCL consolidation at ICD-Tughlakabad UK trying to defer EU ban on Iran ship insurance IBIAs Enhanced Bunkering Course for cargo officers in Singapore VOC Port handles more containers & cargo in 2011-12 Rlys to impose service tax on freight from July 1 'sheds 21 paise to touch 53.63 Bids invited by STC for wheat export Export growth slows in April; trade deficit narrows Falling ' likely to boost corn exports Forex reserves dip $2 bn to $293 bn India keen to enhance CECA with Singapore soon: Krishna India takes umbrage to inclusion in US' IPR 'priority watch list' Industry pushes for more relief from export restrictions Almajdouie receives coveted award Ocean & Sky transports earth moving equipmentv SAL moves important project cargo between Europe & Singapore

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MAY 11, 2012
BNSF to invest USD 202 million to maintain and expand rail capacity in Nebraska The US railway company BNSF plans to invest around USD 202 million on maintenance and rail capacity improvement and expansion projects in Nebraska this year. BNSF's 2012 capacity e... Gazeley scoops up team member from rival The logistics property developer and investor Gazeley has scooped up Bert Angel for its business in Europe. Angel will reinforce Gazeley's global customer solutions team with immed... Barloworld appoints new directors Barloworld chose Babalwa Ngonyama and Neo Phakama Dongwana as non-executive directors of the board of the company with effect from 1 May 2012. Shareholders are also advised that ... Kombiverkehr boosts transport capacity The Frankfurt (Germany)-based intermodal service provider Kombiverkehr is boosting the capacity of its direct train services between Neuss and Vienna by 25% on 16 May. From that da... Underwater dredging equipment delivered to Vladivostok The Russian carrier Volga-Dnepr Airlines has arranged delivery of 40 t of underwater dredging equipment from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Vladivostok (Russia) on a B747-400F chartere... Virgin Atlantic Cargo takes off from Chicago Customers across the US Midwest now have faster connections to Virgin Atlantic Cargo's network of over 350 destinations worldwide with the launch of new flights ... More funding for truck rest areas in Australia The Australian government is planning to invest an extra USD 140 million on truck rest areas and other productivity measures over the seven years from 2012-13 to 2018-19. The Austr... Szczecin gets new container terminal DB Port Szczecin has phased in its new container terminal in Szczecin-Swinoujscie port complex in Poland. A Finnish company built the 300 m berth, which offers 10.5 m depth of wate... Award for Saudi-Arabian 3PL service provider Almajdouie Logistics The Saudia Arabian company Almajdouie Logistics has won "the 3PL Service Provider of the Year" award for its outstanding logistics services over the past twelve months. The award w... Quality Distribution agrees to acquire Wylie Bice Trucking and RM Resources Quality Distribution,a service provider headquartered in Tampa FL (USA), has announced that certain of its wholly-owned subsidiaries have entered into definitive agreements to acqu... Evergreen Group chairman receives imperial honours Yung-Fa Chang, the chairman of the Taiwan-based shipping group Evergreen Group, was recently honoured with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star at an award ceremony at... First fatal accident involving a Sukhoi Superjet 100 According to the Aviation Safety Network, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 plane was destroyed on 9 May when it struck the side of a mountain during a demonstration flight over Java (Indonesi... Deutsche Post DHL reports favourable Q1/2012 In Q1/2012 the global mail and logistics service provider Deutsche Post DHL was able to maintain its favourable business development of the previous year and continued to expand. T... FedEx Express expands in Germany FedEx Express, part of the US-based FedEx Corp, is expanding its presence in Baden-Wuerttemberg (Germany) by opening new stations in Heilbronn, Ulm and Villingen-Schwenningen.... Panalpina gets GDP licence at Schiphol Pharmaceutical companies will be facing increasing challenges in the future to comply with official and country-specific rules for storing and transporting their temperature-sensit... Malta Freeport Terminals handles largest car transhipment operation Malta Freeport Terminals (MFT) reported that over 2,400 cars were recently discharged at its facility, the largest car transhipment operation of its type in Malta. The cars arrived...

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MAY 11, 2012
Castrol to extend cylinder oil range Tanker hijacked in Arabian Sea

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MAY 11, 2012
Port Metro Vancouver bracing for high volumes of cruise passengers Rail freight traffic numbers roll to mixed bag for week Port of Everett schedules marina cleanup day for tomorrow NYK equipping car carrier with energy-saving lighting sceme Florida East Coast Railway earns AAR safety award

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MAY 11, 2012
The great debate: charter vs freight Industry experts are divided over correlation between box charter and freight rates To the lighthouse Should UK light dues be considered a tax or a fee? The realities of piracy There is latent sympathy for these outlaws. The reality is kidnapping, torture and murder Lame ducts and tipping points: innovation needs research The overselling of emission-mitigating measures will persist as long as there is very little research-based feedback available from actual performances on real ships in real operating conditions VegaReederei buys HR Magician Vessel's former KG owner is insolvent Asia-Europe lines undeterred by softer spot market More carriers plan peak season surcharges Ro-ro owners urged to diversify Offer a broader range of supply chain services in Europe rather than rely on ship chartering, says MDS Transmodal chief Choice between box services is becoming more limited Box lines offering identical service can only compete on price, says Damco CSAV reduces losses by nearly a fifth High fuel bill dents liner operator's margins Platinum Equity takes majority stake in Caterpillar's 3PL business Deal worth $750m continues expansion in private equity group's transportation and logistics portfolio India to sell off wheat surplus Enough in stock to fill 300 supramaxes Ports chiefs invited to Brussels policy talks Regulators to return to the controversial issue of port services Apathy rules as just eight IMO member states respond over armed guards No 'magic bullet' from next week's committee meeting after underwhelming response Capesize rates slow due to falling demand for iron ore Overproduction curbs steel mills' appetite for imported ore Japan and Norway strengthen maritime ties Work on memorandum of understanding could result in class society DNV becoming eligible to perform surveys and inspections on behalf of the Japanese government Fuel bills keep Viking Line in the red Operating expenses have hit the ferry operator's first quarter figures even more deeply than a year earlier Scandlines faces new delivery delay P+S fails to deliver in time for peak summer season on the Baltic LA and Long Beach gain after Chinese holidays Container imports surge, but pick-up is partly seasonal MEPs slam member states for slashing counter-piracy resources UK has cut its contribution to EU Navfor Chinese iron ore stocks could decline High prices could drive drawdown of inventories Rio Tinto pushes ahead with mine expansion Uncertain global economic climate is no reason to scale back iron ore or coal ambitions, says chief executive Pyongyang death jam Shipping at risk as North Korea blocks GPS signals Global trade growing but European demand remains sluggish Worldwide container trade forecast to rise by 7.1%, but Asia to Europe segment slows Commerzbank delays plan to sell stakes in Offen-managed boxships Decision reflects weak KG market Hanjin posts first-quarter loss South Korea box giant hopes rates rises will put it in the black in second quarter Déjà vu all over again Can CMA CGM play the same hand twice? Déjà vu all over again Can CMA CGM play the same hand twice? Hansa Treuhand chief puts building trust before launching funds Markets will have to recover so that KG investors can see good prospects, says head of sales Mark Högerle

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MAY 11, 2012
Analyst calls pay to Eagle brass 'excessive' DEUTSCHE Bank analyst Justin Yagerman today issued a scathing report on the compensation package of Eagle Bulk CEO Sophocles Zoullas German anti-piracy role with EU extended GERMAN parliamentarians have approved extending the country's participation in the EU's anti-piracy force Romanian yard's profits turn into losses ROMANIA'S Santierul Naval Orsova yard has reported first-quarter net losses of 1.6M lei ($467,900), from profits of 187,400 lei for 1Q11 Shadow falls on MISC shares CIMB Securities has urged investors not to buy MISC's shares because it expects the Malaysian group's earnings to remain under pressure this year UK P&I sees uptick THE UK P&I Club today reported free reserves and capital of $486M for the year ended 20 February 2012, up from $478M a year earlier German Pellets plans US Gulf plant BIOFUELS supplier German Pellets today said it plans to enter the trans-Atlantic Supramax sector next year Model sets optimal speed A MODEL has been developed to calculate optimal speed to help tanker operators manage fuel costs, INTERTANKO told Fairplay today Mercator's profits crash by 75% MERCATOR Lines (Singapore) said today net profits for the financial year ending 31 March plunged 75% year-on-year to $7.8M GA-R profits drop 30% INDONESIAN palm oil grower Golden Agri-Resources said today its 1Q12 net profits dropped 30% year on year to $162M Gulf of Guinea piracy rising RISING oil exploration and production in the Gulf of Guinea have sparked more pirate attacks there, an INTERTANKO conference heard today Bids lodged for three SeaFrance ships EUROTUNNEL has confirmed its interest in acquiring the former SeaFrance fleet by making an official €65M ($84M) bid for the three vessels on offer Hanjin shares dive on wider losses HANJIN Shipping said today net losses for 1Q12 worsened to 338.4Bn won ($295M), from 140.6Bn won in losses year on year, which drove its share price down 8.8%, closing at 14,450 won

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MAY 11, 2012
Workshop to Address Shipping's Emission Control Area Rules With the North American Emission Control Area regulations set to take effect on Aug. 1, shipping groups in the U.S.... FedEx Completes Tatex Acquisition FedEx wrapped up its second European acquisition in two months May 10, signing an agreement to purchase French express shipping... APL Suspends Acceptance of Cargo to and From Aden, Yemen Singapore-based ocean carrier APL temporarily suspended "acceptance of shipments" to and from the Port of Aden, Yemen. The move... Frito-Lay to Buy 100 Electric, 67 CNG Trucks Frito-Lay North America is adding 100 new medium-duty electric trucks to its delivery fleet, bringing its total fleet of electric... Improving Productivity Benefits Ports, Carriers and Shippers In declaring this month that "productivity is the battleground for ports in the future," APM Terminals couldn't have nailed the... Growth in European Ro-Ro Industry Won't Be Stopped Europe's roll-on, roll off shipping sector is refusing to allow the continent's deepening sovereign debt crisis derail its drive to... Container Shipping Remains Scream-Worthy Investment When Sotheby's sold "The Scream" on May 2 for a record $119.9 million on behalf of Norwegian shipping heir Petter... Intermodal Rail Volume Inches Up 3 Percent U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending May 5 rose 3 percent percent year-over-year but slipped 1.4 percent from... Best Buy's Morley Discusses Trucking Rates, Modal Shift at NASSTRAC (Video) Eric Morley, senior director of supply chain at big box retailer Best Buy and chairman of NASSTRAC discusses truck rates... Singapore Airlines Profits Plunges 69 Percent Singapore Airlines said high fuel prices and poor cargo returns had contributed to its 69 percent profit slump in the... Economist: Full Export Recovery in China Far From Certain China's domestic market remains shaky and a full export recovery is far from certain, a leading economist says. ... Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Slumps 10.5 Percent Lufthansa Cargo carried 10.5 percent less freight in April than a year ago as it continued to slash capacity in... Hanjin Losses Mount Despite Higher Volume Hanjin Shipping's container shipping unit posted a first quarter operating loss of 237.8 billion won ($208 million) as weak rates... Wilh. Wilhelmsen Operating Profit Leaps 84 Percent Norway's Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding ASA boosted first quarter operating profit by 84 percent from a year ago to $106 million,... Kintetsu World Express Posts Record Profit for FY2011 Major Japanese international freight forwarder Kintetsu World Express, Inc. (KWE) said that its group net profit rose 21.1 percent in... Major Carriers Set Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharges Freight rates on westbound trades from Asia to Europe will go up June 1 following peak-season surcharge announcements by major... MOL Adds Seattle Call to PSX Service Mitsui O.S.K. Lines announced a new service to Seattle with its New World Alliance partners. Beginning May 21, MOL's PSX... Customs to Open Centers of Excellence and Expertise in Detroit and Houston U.S. Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner David Aguilar announced Thursday that CBP will establish new Centers of Excellence and...

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MAY 11, 2012
Gumley leads HPH in Aus Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH), the world's largest operator of container terminals, has appointed Dr Stephen Gumley to lead its Australian operations.As ceo of ... Europe's woes stunt Chinese export growth Impacted by mass unemployment and draconian austerity measures in its main market, Europe, China's exports slowed dramatically to a year-over-year growth of 4.9% ... Tanger Med well down year-on-year The number of containers handled at Tanger Med, Morocco, in Q1 12 was more than 30% (195,000TEU) down on the corresponding period of 2011 as the industrial unrest ... Liner Q1 red-ink spells more pain for boxship owners The raft of disastrous first quarter results being posted by ocean carriers in recent days threatens to stymie the mini-revival in the ... Nhava Sheva slowdown It seems that a combination of strikes, surging cargo volumes and power shortages have seriously affected container-handling performance levels at container terminals ... Dachser opens up shop in Malaysia Kempton, southern Germany-headquartered logistics provider, Dachser, has continued its Asian expansion strategy with the establishment of a joint venture in Kuala ... Greek tanker pirated after HoA attacks escalate After a lull in piracy activities off the Horn of Africa, a Liberian-flagged Greek-owned suezmax tanker has been hijacked by Somalia-based pirates while en-route ... CSAV still in financial trouble CSAV's strategy of withdrawing many owned services in favour of slot charters and offloading loss making cargo is slow in coming good. Its latest financial figures ...

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MAY 11, 2012
Shot clock keeps ticking Struggling Danish owner sees light at the end of the tunnel as it begins "final documentation" of long-awaited financial overhaul. Marine Risk Forum review This is the place to see participants in action at TradeWinds Marine Risk Forum held at London's Corinthia Hotel in May 2012. Ready to step in Door open at Rosgosstrakh for former Reso-Guarantia insured fleets but business has gone elsewhere. Strength though loss American Club chief sees major casualties as a demonstration of the financial integrity and claims handling efficiency of P&I clubs. Nordic advantage Time for more P&I clubs to follow the Scandinavian model and diversify their product range says Just Arne Storvik. Hydra's time has come Big casualties create opportunity for the clubs to retain more risk and restructure reinsurance deal. Clubs help rivals Martin Lanting welcomes wider interest in fixed premium P&I as a boost for the credibility of the sector. Skuld sets out its menu Norwegian club aims to be a Michelin starred provider of insurance to owners big and small.

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MAY 11, 2012
U.S. exports up 2.9% in March Records were seen in U.S. exports of both services ($54.1 billion) and goods ($132.7 billion), with record levels of exports of industrial supplies ($44.3 billion) and capital goods ($44.4 billion). Hanjin loses $209 million in 1Q The container shipping division of liner carrier Hanjin Shipping slumped to a $209 million operating loss in the first quarter of 2012, a huge drop from the $28.3 million it lost in the same quarter in 2011. DHS waives deadline for 100% box scans FedEx reaches deal to buy France's Tatex The acquisition will give FedEx Express access to a nationwide domestic ground network which carries 19 million shipments and produces about 150 million euros ($194 million) in revenue annually. MOL, Evergreen target Southeast with new string MOL said the service will be particularly beneficial for U.S.-to-Asia export customers in the Southeast United States who want to target emerging markets in Asia with direct Singapore, Vietnam and China calls. CSAV 1Q losses narrow marginally U.S. eases positive train control rules COSCO raising rates from Asia

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MAY 11, 2012
Bunker prices soften as week ends Trading was busy on the US West Coast, according to local players. Scrubbers may have edge over LNG for retrofits 'May prove to be the most cost effective solution' and almost any vessel could be retrofitted, manufacturers suggest. Rotterdam IFO prices see sharp fall IFO avails tight in European hub. Bunker costs see Maersk Line close link 'Direct coverage between Northwest Europe, Peru and Chile to end.' Fujairah bunker market ends the week soft Below average demand in Suez. EU agency wants study on LNG bunkering Study will suggest a common set of EU guidelines. Credit trend is 'wholly unsustainable' 'The average 30 days credit term is no longer the norm,' say James Walters, Head of Investigations at Gray Page. Week ends with prices continuing to slide Good avails in Asian ports fine on Friday. WFS climbs to top 100 on Fortune 500 list Ranked 85th in the list of top revenue-generating United States companies, up from 133rd position last year. Louisiana to get new $600 million bulk liquid terminal Terminal to be operational with initial storage capacity of 4 to 6 million bbl by 2014. Analysts mixed on NOL Maybank Kimg Eng and OCBC Investment Research give mixed reviews after the company reported Q1 losses on high fuel costs. Oil major ships Japanese fuel oil to Singapore Shell charters tanker to ship 80,000 mt of fuel oil to Singapore in a move described as 'rare'. Rubis Terminal revenues up 21% for ARA operations Partly due to new contract with O.W. Bunker for storing marine fuels. North American ECA fuel changover technical notice issued Vessels to be fitted with exhaust cleaning systems not subject to changeover requirements.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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%.

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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.

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

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

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