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BRIEFS

May 16, 2012

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Welding sparks MSC ship explosion aboard 4,651-TEU Idil off Puerto Rico NYK joins RCL to offer Thailand-Vietnam-Pearl River Delta feeders Regional Container Lines first quarter loss narrows to US$15.74 million Korea's Daewoo yard starts to build Maersk's first 18,000-TEU ship Erehot Sino-Mongolian quarterly cargo volume increases 27.3pc Tauranga orders 2 super cranes, bringing quay crane count to 7 UBS forecasts brighter second quarter for Asian container shipping Future bright, says Maersk, despite slowdown in Cambodian exports to Europe Global Container Terminals eye raising PANYNJ to 1.7 million TEU a year Marine underwriters UK P&I Club ends year with US$11 million surplus Garuda to augment passenger bellyhold capacity with full freighters DHL and unit LifeConEx win D2D cold chain solution award in Beijing American Convair's cargo plane crash lands Guatemala City runway

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MAY 15, 2012
Arshiya International's net profit rises 43 per cent in FY 12 Daewoo begins constructing world's biggest box vessel DAMCO India organises customer meet in Bengaluru LNG freight rates scale 31 pc in a year: Drewry No more seafood exports to China APSEZ net up 20 per cent Vizag Port berth executed ahead of schedule: Welspun MMRDA shortlists 5 firms to build MTHL sea link ' to continue falling in 2012: expert Curb forex market speculation, Basu tells RBI Deregulation of PCFC interest rate to hit MSME exporters: Fieo FDI scales 34 pc to record $ 46.8 bn in 2011-12 Govt move to regulate cotton exports hailed Indias share in global trade up despite growth in trade deficit: Scindia Mobilise forex reserves to arrest rupee slide: PMEAC Sugar exports freed Mumbai to host Korean SME expo WEF to establish office in India

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MAY 15, 2012
Georgian Airways to serve Paris Starting today (15 May), Georgian Airways is providing a twice-weekly service between Tbilisi and Paris CDG. Two Boeing B737-500 aircraft are to operate the link. Last autumn Airze... Drukair to fly to economic powerhouses of South Asia Drukair Royal Bhutan Airlines is starting a new service linking its home base Paro with Mumbai (India) today (15 May 2012). Another new service to Singapore is due to take off from... New name for KiwiRail's new North Island service KiwiRail's new North Island (New Zealand) train service, which will begin in the middle of this year, has been renamed the Northern Explorer. The new offer will encompass three wee... IRU honours Abdelilah Hifdi for his life's work The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has awarded the distinguished IRU Order of Merit to Abdelilah Hifdi, secretary general of the Moroccan road haulage association AMTRI a... CTS to obtain direct rail link Container Terminal Salzburg CTS, one of the most important cross-loading sites for intermodal transport in western Austria and southeast Bavaria (Germany), will finally obtain a di... President of American Airlines resigns David Brooks, president of American Airlines Cargo, a subsidiary of AMR Corporation, has announced his retirement. He has served as American's president cargo for almost 16 years, ... Less airfreight in Germany in Q1 The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported that the country's volume of airfreight (including transhipments and air mail) in Q1/2012 amounted to about 1 million t, ... CKYH alliance to restructure Asia-US east coast services The CKYH Alliance (Coscon, K Line, Yang Ming, and Hanjin Shipping) will restructure five of their current Asia-US east coast loops as of May 2012. The AWE-6 sling is scheduled to r... Seventh Gottwald crane for Associated Terminals LLC in Louisiana Associated Terminals LLC in Louisiana/USA is expanding its fleet of equipment with a seventh Gottwald floating crane. A generation 5 model 8 crane variant will be starting commerci... Krone establishes subsidiary in Netherlands The commercial vehicle manufacturer Krone is set to establish its own sales subsidiary in the Utrecht region (Netherlands) on 1 August. The company started to produce HGVs in Emsl... BBL Transport and Loxx set up alliance The German transport service provider Loxx recently established an alliance with BBL Transport, based in Bussy Saint-Georges (Paris). The cooperation covers Loxx' traffic to France... DHL builds new logistics centre at Brussels Airport DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post-DHL Group is starting to build a new logistics centre on a 54,000 sqm plot of land at Brucargo (Br... FedEx takeover of Tatex now definite The US-based integrator and CEP corporation FedEx is definitely set to take over the French express service provider Tatex (formerly known as Tat Express (see ITJ Daily on 19 April... Azkar opens first office in Brazil The Spanish transport and logistics service provider Azkar is opening its first office in Brazil. The facility is located in the city of Santos, which has the busiest port in Latin...

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MAY 15, 2012
San Francisco Bay Ferry to launch East Bay service Smit Lamnalco plans expansion EU Navfor carries out airstrike on pirate supplies on shore Siemens to supply systems for Maersk Triple E containerships

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MAY 15, 2012
Allegiant to offer flights from Bellingham to Hawaii TSA Precheck program online at Portland Airport World Trade Center Tacoma extends Globe Awards deadline Olympia Port Board calling for Citizens Advisory Committee alternates Hanjin Shipping to apply new peak season surcharge

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MAY 15, 2012
London warned to raise its game on loss of hire cover Current policy wording leaves too much open to interpretation China's coastal trades absorb newbuilding surplus Smaller bulk carriers ply domestic trade LNG exports fall in April Maintenance closures reduce the number of cargoes shipped Fairstar resists 'hostile' Dockwise takeover offer War of words after bid 'significantly undervalues' rival heavylift business DVB Bank's first quarter profits slide Chief executive Wolfgang Driese declares he will stick to his aim of achieving a full-year result comparable to last year's Mediterranean aframax market is poised for an upturn Ceyhan cargo demand boosts rates Congestion at Indonesian ports as export tax looms Short-term rates boost masks long-term threat to shipowners April is the second-strongest month for Singapore Year on year box volumes increase 6% Strike out against pirates Attacks on gangs' shore-based operations must not be half-hearted Landmark strike on pirate camp signals strategy shift Exclusive audio interview with EU Navfor Commander Capital Product equity sale to underpin dividends Capital Maritime will contribute $26.5m CMA CGM, Hanjin and CSCL join peak-season rates push Investor fears about softening rates are exaggerated, says Jefferies Correction - Global Ship Lease Norden boss on alert for cheap tonnage in poor market Despite $300m writedowns Danish shipowner is ready for fleet expansion Japan thinks green The sun also rises for proposed incentives to build eco ships Transatlantic's losses deepen Group sets itself September deadline to bring in cost savings STX Pan Ocean doubles loss to $104m in first quarter Dry bulk division hit hardest as shortfall reaches $80m Torm sells LR1 vessel for $5m loss Danish firm has sold four ships so far this year HHLA revises its 2012 outlook Falling container revenues and rising costs fuel port operator's pessimism Dockwise makes another bid for Fairstar Unconditional mandatory offer made at same price per Fairstar share that was rejected in April DVB Bank sees first-quarter profits slump Ship finance specialist says new accounting rules dented its result Industry must cut reliance on armed guards Vast outlay for security personnel provides no lasting benefit to a fleet STX OSV profits drop 13% in first quarter But Singapore-listed offshore builder gets orders for seven more vessels from January Jakarta's port to undergo $2.5bn expansion Project to build add three terminals and two petrochemical storage facilities begins in July Globus eyes 2013 upturn as earnings dip Nasdaq-listed dry bulk owner chases payments from two charterers Woodside charters Maran newbuild to boost Pluto LNG fleet Fourth ship to serve new project as Australia eyes export boom Operators shortlisted to run Panama Colón Container Port Consortium behind $600m development is in exclusive talks with one terminal operator, while a second waits in the wings

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MAY 15, 2012
Somerville, Fain honoured AMERICAN Bureau of Shipping chairman Robert Somerville was given a lifetime achievement award, marking 42 years with the classification society, during last night's Seatrade Awards Dinner in London Losses drag down DVB GERMAN shipping and transport lender DVB Bank said pre-tax earnings dropped 58% year on year to €22M ($28.27M) in the first quarter, mainly because of trading losses Two Globus cases add to arbitration trend NASDAQ-listed Globus Maritime has confirmed two arbitration cases, which add to a market-wide increase in counterparty disputes People smugglers busy GREEK authorities said they are holding 94 people in connections with people smuggling over the past week Whopper impairment charge whacks Norden DS NORDEN has booked hefty impairment losses on its ships and newbuildings Swiber profits slightly rise SINGAPORE'S Swiber Holdings said today its net profits grew by 6% to $12.5M during the first quarter of 2012 Farstad's profits leap FARSTAD Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore group, has reported an increase in both net profits and revenues in 1Q12 Torm exits JV at loss TORM has closed a deal to sell its 50% stake in the joint venture Ugland & Torm Shipowning, whose main asset is a 2007-built Torm Ugland, a long-range 1 tanker Courage cuts losses BULKER owner Courage Marine, listed in Singapore and Hong Kong, said today it incurred $1.16M in 1Q12 losses, down from $3.18M in 1Q11 losses Dockwise raises Fairstar tempo again DOCKWISE, the Dutch heavy-lift specialist listed in Oslo, has launched an unconditional mandatory offer for all the issued and outstanding shares of Fairstar Heavy Transport Breaking prices crash PRICES in major ship recycling nations are plunging, as heavy buying took its toll Box ship S&P rebounds S&P activity is rising among feeder and sub-Panamax box ships, after being dormant for some time Maersk tankers scooped up EN BLOC deals are accounting for many secondhand tanker sales, brokers said today Premium paid for LPG loading in Iran A CHARTERER has paid $85 per tonne for MOL-operated VLGC Ayame to load Iranian LPG for discharge in Asia, brokers told Fairplay STX Europe profits fall STX EUROPE, the Norwegian unit in South Korea's STX Business Group, has reported a year-on-year fall in first-quarter net profits on lower operating earnings

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MAY 15, 2012
NYK Ends Free Chassis in Pacific Northwest NYK Line (North America) said it would quit providing chassis to customers in the Tacoma-Seattle-Portland market, effective July 1. ... Long Beach Begins Construction of Middle Harbor Project The Port of Long Beach launched construction of its $1.2 billion Middle Harbor project, which the port and Orient Overseas... Macy's Stores to Dispatch Online Orders Macy's has joined the ranks of retailers that are filling online orders with inventories from stores as well as warehouses.... New Malaysia Airlines Freighter Service Takes Off The cargo division of Malaysia Airlines has launched a new intra-Asia freighter service. MASkargo's twice-a-week A330-200 freighter schedule links... Dockwise Makes Mandatory Offer for Rival Fairstar Dockwise, the Dutch heavy-lift operator, made an unconditional mandatory takeover offer for its Norwegian rival Fairstar. The 9.30 Norwegian... Alphaliner: Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharges in Danger Ocean carriers' bid to levy peak-season surcharges in Asia-Europe trades in June risk unraveling amid increasing signs of rate cutting,... Chicago to Open $200 Million Air Cargo Hub Next Year Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel on Monday said the city plans to open a $200 million hub next year, as the... EU Naval Forces Hit Somali Pirate Base European Union naval forces said they conducted their first air strikes on a land base used by Somali pirates. ... DB Schenker Logistics Plans Shanghai DC DB Schenker Logistics will open a new logistics center near Shanghai later this year. Dedicated to engineering giant KONE,... Kerry Looks to Inland China Kerry Logistics is further expanding its logistics footprint in the interior provinces of China as OEM customers move inland in... Hanjin Plans Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharge Hanjin Shipping has joined its liner competitors in announcing a peak-season surcharge on westbound Asia-Europe shipments starting June 1. ... India Container Volume Down 2.4 Percent Container traffic through India's major ports fell 2.4 percent year-over-year in April, the first month of fiscal 2012-13, according to...

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MAY 15, 2012
Comtiem praises Purfresh's technology Comercializadora Tierra Mexicana (Comtiem), which is a major exporter of limes from Mexico to Europe, including the UK, has found that its use of Purfresh technology ... CAI to issue bonds for expansion San Francisco-based CAI International is to raise up to USD100 million through a bond issue to help fuel its expansion programme. Depending on market conditions, ... MOL boosts PNW coverage Japanese carrier MOL is beefing up its presence in the Pacific North West (PNW) by adding calls at the ports of Seattle and Vancouver to its PSX transpacific sling. ... EU NAVFOR launches strike on Somali pirate land base European Union naval forces this morning conducted their first raid on Somali pirate land-based strongholds since the EU anti-piracy mandate was extended in March ... Salalah set to improve connectivity Salalah's connectivity to its main markets in the Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and East Africa looks set to improve through the expansion of Oman Container ... MOL chief: loyalty earns priority That was the message coming from MOL's UK managing director, Adrian Jones, at the recent Birmingham-hosted Multimodal Exhibition. He said that developing two-way ... Greek crisis: stocks take a big hit European stock markets have started the day on a subdued note after the heavy falls sustained yesterday on fears that a Greek exit from the euro could fatally damage ... Carriers also go for more cash from Europe to Asia Ocean carriers appear determined to increase freight rates from Europe back to Asia, as well as in the reverse direction, despite lacklustre eastbound cargo growth ...

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MAY 15, 2012
Allied lunges for lifeline Dimitris Marinis-backed operator says cash infusion will be the key to avoiding insolvency and restoring tarnished reputation. NWS reduces losses Russian cargoship owner sees first quarter deficit shrink 31% despite revenue fall. Mermaid bags rig extension Singapore-listed offshore owner seals $16m deal as it strips back losses. WesternGeco sheds OSV Schlumberger's seismic division sells vintage offshore-support vessel in a transaction backed by mystery buyers. Farstad better in the first Norwegian offshore owner puts up improved quarterly figures despite sales losses. Masters blamed for sinking Pilot also found at fault after Truong Hai Star went down following clash with Thai bulker. Fesco profit soars Russian liner company boosted by one-off gains despite weaker operating result as costs rise. Platou boost for Golar Falling share price draws an upgrade from analysts at Norwegian finance house. Courage up on sales Disposals help Hsu Chih Chien-led bulker owner to curb first quarter loss. Tokyo Kisen result weakens Japanese tug owner hurt by lower revenue in year to 31 March, but current 12 months looking better. Navy hits first pirate camp Groundbreaking raid on Somali coast base marks a new era in the fight against pirates.

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MAY 15, 2012
CLARIFICATION: Deceased Cambon began career at CMA eBizNET, SPS partner on supply chain Ex-Im Bank to boost U.S. aircraft exports The bank announced Monday that U.S. business aircraft and helicopters manufacturers will benefit from a new process to assess credit risks and expedite foreign-buyer financing. EU forces hit Somali pirates ashore The attack followed a March 23 decision by the Council of the European Union to allow the EU Naval Force to take disruption action against known pirate supplies on shore. K+N gets medical manufacturing license in Japan Pronto, Leadtec link in Australian, New Zealand Amware buys e-commerce fulfillment company New MOL service nets Virginia first-in call "This is, to say the least, both exciting and important for Virginia. A first-in is of great benefit to our large import customers because they'll be getting their goods to their shelves quicker," said Jerry Bridges, VPA executive director. Long Beach celebrates Middle Harbor project Hanjin joins Asia-Europe increase brigade Schenker joint venture in Oman starts Washington Notebook: Calling on Hercules to rescue transport This week Associate Editor Eric Kulisch explains how a newly formed caucus wants President Obama to get serious on ports; a Hercules may be needed to get a substantive transport bill passed; and properly spelling LaGrange. MSC ship suffers explosion off Puerto Rico The Coast Guard is monitoring salvage efforts on the containership MSC Idil after an explosion that occurred onboard Friday. The ship was about 60 miles north of Puerto Rico, in transit to Barcelona.

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MAY 15, 2012
Renewable diesel made from fish waste Batch of waste fish fat complies with the strict sustainability requirements of the EU's Renewable Energy Directive. Plans for 14 bunker storage tanks to go ahead Busan Marine & Oil Company will create space for 200,000 mt of bunker product. Fujairah prices climb Middle East hub firms after nearly two weeks of losses. Bunker prices firming in northern Europe But Mediterranean markets still softening. Sampling challenge to detect toxic gas in bunker fuel Standard method for obtaining samples used to test delivered fuel quality not suitable for determining H2S content in bunker fuel. Iran fuel oil 'as ubiquitous as salt in seawater' Sanctions will be a 'major headache' for ships wanting to bunker in Singapore. 'Global industry needs global environmental standards' President of Wilhelmsen Maritime Services says local regulations would make life 'very difficult' for international ship owners. Indian shipowners want sulphur cap exemption 'They feel that imposing the same norms on them is harsh,' says Indian government official. Bunker prices firming in key Asian ports Avail tight in Hong Kong. Box vessel receives SEEMP certificate A 'Preliminary Energy Efficiency Certificate' has also been issued to the vessel's ship manager. DFDS: Scrubber has increased operating costs DFDS official also cites reliability issues with system installed on its vessel. Bulker firm sues charterer for not replenishing bunkers Globus Maritime seeks $1.7 million in damages from Allied Maritime for breach of contract. Hong Kong bunker sales up 6.7% in April Sales volumes of bunker fuels at the port could rise as much as 5% in May on declining bunker prices, traders say. Torm secures further extension Final documentation of long-term financing plan has commenced, says CFO. Recovery 'fragile and unstable' amid volatile oil prices CSAV reports lower Q1 losses, notes that freight rates have not reached breakeven levels in the current quarter. Chemoil Q1 profit 'on target' Reports a 62% dip in quarterly net profit due to lower margin achieved during the quarter.

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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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