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BRIEFS

May 15, 2012

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Insurers: Ship managers victims of owners' bogus negligence claims Mumbai risks congestion charges as cargo heads to Pipava and Mundra Jiangsu's first quarter logistics value increases 12.4pc Shandong rolls out tax breaks for provincial logistics industry NYK to display Super Eco Ship 2030 model at Expo 2012 in Korea Sarawak's Biport slips 14pc as palm oil beats boxes as money maker Cargotec unveils new radio controls for Hiab's multilift skiploader GAC Solutions sells remote-control hoses to swamp pirate skiffs International freight forwarders meet June 15 in Hong Kong TOC Europe to focus on global box shipping, supply chain challenges IATA to stage second annual general meeting in Beijing June 10-12 IATA announces resignation of Michael Vorwerk from CNS and Cargo 2000 American Battle for Europe: FedEx takes over Taxtex, UPS deploys TNT Despite air slump, Kintetsu World Express beats odds with record profit

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MAY 14, 2012
CKYH alliance revamping Far East-US East Coast services in May Far East-Europe box trade being impacted by increasing capacity Hanjin deploys mega containerships on NE6 East Asia-Europe service MOL announces launch of new Asia-USEC service MoS seeks tax incentives for shipbuilding, maritime sector as a whole NYK installs next-generation energy-saving fluorescent 'E - COOL' lighting system on car carrier Strong start for new ISS CESI operations in India STX Pan Ocean's Far East-Middle East service Thriving Eurasia holds huge potential for Indian investors: CII Veg. oil imports surge 73 pc on low domestic availability A whopping 26 Chinese ports today handle more than 100 million tonnes a year IPL plan to be re-sent to FinMin for approval Coal continues to top Railways' freight bill Flagging ' gives rice the edge overseas Govt to provide sops to slowdown-hit sectors: Sharma The vampire squids of bureaucracy

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MAY 14, 2012
Corpus Christi replaces director of engineering services The port Corpus Christi TX (USA) is promoting David Krams to director of engineering services under the supervision of the deputy port director of engineering, finance and administ... Volvo Trucks: strong growth in North America In the first two months of 2012, the heavy-duty Volvo truck market in Europe 29 (EU, Norway and Switzerland) reached 35,000 vehicles, down by 3% compared to 2011. During Q1/2012, t... BLG appoints Katja Windt to advisory board The German service provider BLG Logistics appointed Professor Katja Windt, chair of global production logistics at the Jacobs University in Bremen, to its advisory board at the beg... Eritrean Airlines started South Africa service Two weeks after resuming flights to Frankfurt (see ITJ Daily of 19 April 2012) East African Eritrean Airlines inaugurated a service to South Africa on 7 May 2012. The carrier oper... Genesee & Wyoming signs rail line leasing agreement The US company Genesee & Wyoming Inc (GWI) has announced that its newly formed subsidiary, the Columbus & Chattahoochee Railroad Inc (CCR), has signed an agreement with Nor... Tallink transports more cars but less freight in April The AS Tallink Grupp carried a total of 745,770 passengers in April 2012, 1.6 % more than in the same month a year ago. In addition to people, Tallink transported 84,233 passenger ... Emergency transportation funding for Oregon, Alabama and South Carolina The US Department of Transportation has provided USD 20 million to help cover the costs of repairing roads and bridges damaged by natural disasters or catastrophic events. The mone... DAA statement on Irish Government decision regarding airport re-organisation The Irish Government recently announced that it intends to position Shannon Airport within a new entity together with parts of Shannon Development while maintaining Cork Airport w... Naviland Cargo with new deputy CEO Frank Bensaid was recently appointed deputy CEO of Naviland Cargo (SNCF Geodis). He is responsible for sales and marketing activities amongst others. Prior to this, he was director... Fewer goods on Germany's inland waterways Germany's Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported that a total of 222 million t of goods were transported on the country's inland water ways in 2011. This equates to 3.3% le... Hupac inks MoU for joint terminal strategy in north Italy The Swiss intermodal service provider Hupac, representatives of Cemat (an Italian intermodal operator) and the Italian state railway ferrovie dello stato signed a memorandum of und... BLG Logistics: sales top the EUR 1 billion mark for first time Last year the Bremen (Germany)-based service provider BLG Logistics Group generated sales of over EUR 1 billion for the first time in its history. The exact amount was EUR 1.008 bi... Norbert Dentressangle using the River Seine The French transport and logistics company Norbert Dentressangle is to use the River Seine (France) to transport goods to stores in Paris on behalf of leading convenience retailer,... IAG Cargo grows in Q1 IAG Cargo, the single business created following the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, recently reported its results from 1 January to 31 March this year. The...

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MAY 14, 2012
Paris MOU to focus on passenger ship safety Marcon brokers sale of OSV Rolls-Royce to supply safety critical deck equipment for... Alianca delivers second PX 106 to Brazil's CBO Katharina Stanzel named INTERTANKO Managing Director

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MAY 14, 2012
MOL announces plans to begin Port of Seattle calls Coast Guard teams keeping tabs on sunken fishing vessel in Penn Cove University of Alaska Fairbanks students receive Thomas B. Crowley scholarships Portland among airports receiving flights to Ronald Reagan Tacoma meeting to discuss new IMO emissions rules

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MAY 14, 2012
NOL faces an uphill battle Questions loom over Singapore line's third-quarter performance Can box lines learn from past mistakes? More capacity, lower utilisation and good old-fashioned greed put solidarity to the test OECD talks to focus on defining credit support for green ships Japan proposes an easing of the financial burden of ordering ships that carry a substantial premium due to their technologies Zodiac looks to winds of change with new project Totempower tests turbine use on capesize bulker to trial new energy source China coastal trade absorbs domestic newbuilding boom EXCLUSIVE: Majority of owned and flagged small bulk carriers employed in domestic coal trade Capital Product Partners tackles $150m debt with share issue Company says deal with group of investors allows it to grow Quiet man of shipping Hapag-Lloyds's Ulrich Kranich is among the best in the business, say colleagues VLGCs buoyed by growth in Opec natural gas liquid output Vessels earn more than $1m per month Concern grows over Guardcon insurance requirements Clause 12 is the 'elephant in the room', says Askins 'Chaos' descends on demolition market Rates fall despite a surge in scrapping capesize bulkers China announces stimulus package State reduces banks' capital requirements STX Europe sees new challenges to cruise and ferry orderbook Several potential cruise or ferry newbuilding projects, but ordering remains constrained by limitations of funding and overcapacity Chemical tanker owners face bankruptcy, claims report Drewry forecasts decline in rates MR ordering spree continues Rumours of 10 newbuilding contracts circulate on the sale and purchase market Torm gets more time Struggling shipowner wins reprieve from paying debt instalments while restructuring plan is prepared Complacency is not an option The conditions that allowed piracy to flourish have not changed, despite the fall in hijackings Bulker prices continue to drop Sanko withdraws capesize from the market after vessel arrest Jean-Louis Cambon dies Leading campaigner on behalf of shippers succumbs to long illness aged 59 Speak out to combat piracy, urges IMB Attacks are under-reported in West Africa, bureau claims Global Ship Lease pays down debts Repays $11.8m of debt despite fall in revenue and rise in days lost to drydockings HCI reports small first-quarter profit Improved result follows cost-cutting drive Easy, markets Last week's sell-off of Asian box line stocks was an overreaction Costs eat into Swiber's first quarter growth Revenue grows by 30% as orderbook reaches $1.2bn Stanzel appointed Intertanko managing director Tanker owners' lobby unveils five-year strategic plan Nam Cheong doubles first-quarter profits New line of offshore supply vessels boosts earnings Singapore bunker sales rise 3.5% in April Growing demand tracks gradual fall of prices RCL faces intra-Asia doldrums Thai line hit by sagging demand as CIMB rethinks outlook for regional box sector

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MAY 14, 2012
HCI returns to black GERMAN KG issuing house HCI Capital racked up net profits of €1.8M ($2.31M) in the first quarter after a '1.7M deficit in the same period last year Cruise yields seen recovering UBS ANALYST Robin Farley predicted today cruise yields will recover in 2013, but warned that no relief is in sight for the newbuilding sector CPP sale to ease debt CAPITAL Product Partners confirmed today it will sell preferred equity to ease its debt payment schedule Oz study sees assured supply of gas AUSTRALIA's identified gas resources are extensive enough to last for almost two centuries at current production rates, a report said today Seadrill sees $600,000/d SEADRILL today predicted its charter rate for deepwater drilling units is likely to exceed $600,000 per day in coming months on the back of strong demand Salvors assess ship after mystery blast DIVERS are today assessing whether a stranded box ship can be repaired at sea, the US Coast Guard told Fairplay Jiangsu Eastern profits dive 54.6% SINGAPORE-listed Chinese shipbuilder Jiangsu Eastern said today 1Q12 profits dove 54.6% year on year to 14.4M yuan ($2.2M) Stanzel to lead INTERTANKO KATHARINA Stanzel has been promoted to managing director of INTERTANKO Seafloor cable operating WACS, a 14,500km fibre-optic seafloor link built by cable ships, has begun operating from South Africa to the UK, IHS Global Insight reported today China move seen as drybulk boon CHINA has cut the reserve ratio requirement of banks for a third time since December, which should boost the drybulk sector, a shipping analyst said Iran P&I feels nibbles ASIAN tanker operators were reported today to have approached Kish P&I Club of Iran for insurance coverage, in another reaction to Western sanctions against Tehran Acid trips up Oz port SYDNEY'S Port Botany was badly disrupted today after a leak of nitric acid from a container forced half the port to be closed Adani profits grow 20% ADANI Ports & Special Economic Zone said consolidated net profits were 11.02Bn rupees ($220M) in 2011-12, up 20% from the previous financial year Muuga total rises 47% MUUGA Container Terminal in Estonia said today throughput in April was 47% above the same period of 2011 Thailand's RCL cuts losses THAILAND'S intra-Asia carrier RCL said today it lost 494M baht ($15.8M) in 1Q12, from losses of 714M baht in 1Q11

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MAY 14, 2012
Diesel Prices Fall Nearly Below $4 Mark Diesel prices across the U.S. dropped nearly below the $4 per gallon mark, dropping roughly half a cents in the... US Takes Poultry Export Complaint Against India to WTO U.S. poultry shippers came a step closer to possibly breaking Indian restrictions on their exports after Ambassador Ron Kirk requested... MSC Vessel Under Repair After Onboard Explosion A Mediterranean Shipping Co. vessel appears to be undergoing repairs after an onboard explosion rocked the 900-foot container ship roughly... Revenue, Income Slip at Global Ship Lease Global Ship Lease's first quarter net income fell to $8 million from $10.8 million a year ago as the NYSE-listed... US Poultry Exports Set Records U.S. poultry exports in the first quarter set records for quantity and value, according to the U.S. Foreign Agricultural Service.... Virginia to Be First Inbound Stop in New Asia Service The Port of Virginia will gain a "first-in" vessel call in June when MOL will begin making weekly calls at... FTR Forecasts Higher Truck Rates Shippers can expect more upward pressure on truck pricing through the fall as available capacity tightens, according to research firm... CBP Official: Security Partnerships Help Protect International Supply Chains The United States has formed a number of security partnerships with other nations since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11,... Three Asian Powers to Launch FTA Talks China, Japan and South Korea have formally agreed to launch negotiations on a trilateral free trade agreement (FTA) by the... Japan Airlines Posts $2.3 Billion Net Profit Japan Airlines Corp. (JAL) said on Monday that it posted a net profit of $2.33 billion on a consolidated basis... Pirates Seize Oil Tanker Pirates hijacked a Liberian-flag oil tanker with 26 men on board in the Arabian Sea off the coast of Oman... Truckload Rate Hikes Slowed in April, Cass Says Truckload rates decelerated in April, rising 6.9 percent year-over-year, compared with a 7.4 percent increase in March, according to Cass... Faceoff at CP to Shape Intermodal Market A Memphis native who got his start as a carman-oiler in 1963 found himself four decades later running Canadian National... On Damaged Goods: Salvage a Claim, Not the Wreckage Q: Your reply to the question about the carrier's right to pick up damaged goods in the March 19, 2012,... FedEx Customs Critical Adds Value With Technology Just about any shipper using FedEx Custom Critical's White Glove service wants premium security, visibility and monitoring services in addition... Expedited Carriers See Rapid Growth, Built on Speed In a business built on rapid, time-definite delivery of critical pharmaceuticals and high-value electronics parts, one might ask: Why would... Truckload Priority: Better Jobs, Higher Pay What's the biggest priority for truckload carriers this year? "Drivers, drivers, drivers," said John Conley, president of the National Tank... Truckload Carriers Braving Higher Costs By Raising Rates Truckers aren't typically shy or coy, and truckload carrier executives at the NASSTRAC 2012 Logistics Conference weren't afraid to let... Container Industry at a Crossroads: Reflections of Time and Tide A story in a non-maritime-related publication caught my eye the other day: April 26 marked the 56th anniversary of the... S. California Ports Advance Programs to Cut Emissions Shipping lines that call at U.S. ports will have to comply with much stricter fuel requirements over the next several... NVOs Are Holding Their Gains in Market Share After non-vessel-operating common carriers enjoyed a growth spurt during container shipping's 2009-10 bust and recovery, some wondered whether they could... 3PLs Finding Success in the RFP Process We talked with Unyson Logistics' Art Nourot, vice president of procurement, and Mick Noce, senior vice president of engineered solutions,... Rising Transportation Costs Pressure 3PL Margins When trucking companies are stung by rising costs, third-party logistics providers share their pain, very quickly. Rising transportation costs are... Customs Plods On With Trade Enhancement Programs The October 2010 discovery of bomb-making materials from Yemen in express air cargo shipments bound for the U.S. served as...

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MAY 14, 2012
RCL's pain spills over to Q1 The substantial Q4 2011 losses racked up by Thai-based container shipping line, Regional Container Lines [RCL] continued into the first three months of ... Shippers plea for fairer EU rail competition Independent railway companies and users of rail services have appealed to the European Parliament (EP) to reject a counter proposal from the EU's Council of Transport ... Gulftainer executive elected to AFFFAL Ibrahim Serhan, the representative for the Sharjah (UAE)-based Gulftainer Group in the Arab Federation for Freight Forwarders and Logistics (AFFFAL), has been elected ... Kerry sets up joint venture with Mosskito Logistics Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics has taken further steps to expand its presence in the faster growing perishable products sector by linking up with Australia-headquartered ... Hanjin's losses spiral for Q1 South Korean shipping line Hanjin has seen losses in its container sector worsen for the first quarter of this year versus Q1 11 due to high bunker costs and 'delayed ... Salalah in 'Outward Bound Oman' project Salalah Port Services Company SAOG (SLPS), in which APM Terminals has a 30% shareholding and the responsibility for managing Oman's largest port, Salalah, has announced ... Michelin's Jean-Louis Cambon dies Jean-Louis Cambon, head of Michelin's Ocean Management Committee and outspoken chairman of the European Shippers Council's Maritime Transport Council, died of cancer ... MSC ship in 'welding accident' explosion The 4,651TEU MSC Idil is awaiting the report from a commercial salvage team after it suffered an explosion last Friday, approximately 60 nautical miles ...

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MAY 14, 2012
Arbitration avalanche Globus Maritime's first-quarter financials overshadowed by $2.5m in unsettled claims against Transgrain and Allied Maritime. Titan nears tipping point Cash-strapped owner in dire straits as it sheds ageing product tankers while Grand China drama continues unresolved. Cockett's coup Overseas expansion looks increasingly likely as Connecticut-based bunker veteran storms Grindrod oil unit's top ranks. Analysts line Capital catwalk Terms of nine-digit fundraising exercise met by mixed reviews on Wall Street but most agree payout preservation is positive. STX Europe profit trimmed Weak cruise and ferry business cuts shipbuilders earnings. Princess sued after deaths Surviving fisherman files suit against owner in Florida, alleging Star Princess failed to help his boat off Panama. Jam-packed KS Maritime continues to clean house while scrap heaps overflow on the heels of demolition avalanche. Cement carrier hard aground Coast guard says Jebsen cargoship stuck off Morko in Sweden with a breached hull. GSL off to steady start New York-quoted containership owner sees hope on the horizon following profitable quarter and freight rate increase. Bergen bags repeat deal Terje Arnesen-led firm could pocket up to $17m from another deal with Semco Maritime. STX OSV earnings shaved But the Singapore-listed shipbuilder says the signs point to renewed demand for high spec tonnage. Sanko sells AHTS pair Malaysian offshore owner raids Japanese owner for twin anchor handlers.

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MAY 14, 2012
AIT announces management buyout AIT Worldwide Logistics' co-founders Dan Lisowski and Steve Leturno have sold majority ownership of the company in a management buyout to the newly created board of directors headed by Vaughn Moore, president and CEO. SeaIntel: Weekly Asia-Europe capacity swings significant The analysis finds capacity could vary by more than 20,000 TEUs per week across the next 12 weeks. "This is the equivalent to the rapid phase-in/phase-out of two super-post-Panamax strings." SC Line's ro/ro service starts at Port Everglades SC Line has begun a new service catering to shippers of new and used vehicles, boats and heavy equipment from Port Everglades, Fla., to Colombia, Panama and the Dominican Republic. Daewoo starts building 'Triple E' ship The 18,000 TEU "Triple E" containerships will measure 400 meters in length and 59 meters in width. It will be 16 percent larger and carry 2,500 more containers than Maersk's largest ships today, the Emma Maersk series. Asia-Europe peak season fee for MSC Kuk named Indiana's Burns Harbor director WTO asked to settle U.S., India ag dispute Schenker expands in Namibia Acuitive adds spot quote portal Influential shipper Cambon dies ABS offers mobile suite

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MAY 14, 2012
Shanghai to measure PM2.5 emissions As the port continues to thrive, the US consulate look to increase transparency on air-quality data. Steve Leonard joins Cockett Marine Oil Leonard has previously worked for WFS and Aegean. Aramco Trading hopes to triple volumes 'soon' 'First priority will be to balance supply and demand - selling excess naphtha and fuel oil and buying in gasoline and gas oil,' says source. IFO prices still falling in Fujairah Little change in Suez market. Market soft in Rotterdam Player warns of barge congestion and tight avails for the rest of the week. INTERTANKO reiterates stand on fuel quality ECA compliance through use of cleaner fuels may be 'attractive' compared with 'significant cost' of equipping ships with scrubbers. US legislators strike blow against biofuel ambitions 'It simply doesn't make sense to be spending extra dollars when we're trying to cut costs,' congressman tells Armed Services Committee. New Managing Director for INTERTANKO Katharina Stanzel taking over from Joe Angelo in July, association's Council finalising five year strategic plan. Singapore bunker sales climb for second month in a row April bunker sales strengthen as prices weaken. Bunker prices in Asian ports resume their slide Players report good avails. Official says Iran still hoping for 50% of regional bunker market Iran's central bank and oil ministry should support the private sector in developing the bunker sector. Quarterly profit of Knightsbridge Tankers slightly down Firm noted a 8.6% increase in cost of bunkers at Fujairah during Q1 2012 compared to previous quarter. Supplier 'not suggesting' vessels must carry different BN marine lubes Vessels should use cylinder oil based on predominant operating conditions, says Castrol Marine. Titan 2011 losses widen by 35% Its bunkering business records revenues of $60 million from a single customer.

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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:
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	-	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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