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BRIEFS

May 18, 2012

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Imports, exports up 14pc as LA's April box volume hits all time high Seaspan quarterly profit rises 1.4pc net to US$51 million, revenue up 25pc Evergreen Line joins Hanjin and UASC to launch new West Africa service Agility quarterly net profit slips 7.8pc despite 1pc increase in revenue CSCL launches 4,738-TEU Xin Qin Zhou from Qinzhou Bonded Port Area Chongqing port's four-month container throughput up 23pc to 241,000 TEU ICTSI Croatia signs deal with Shanghai's ZPMC for cranes and RTGs Nils Smedegaard Andersen back as CEO at AP Moller Maersk after heart surgery Kuehne + Nagel Japan granted medical device manufacturing licence Bunker association to teach bunkering to cargo officers in Singapore GAC Bunker Fuels opens web-based pricing platform with analytical tools DB Schenker Logistics JV with Khimji Ramdas starts operations in Oman Cathay Pacific and Dragonair April cargo drops 11pc to 124.531 tonnes 8 Chinese, 2 Indian airlines defy EU carbon tax, 1,200 carriers comply Cargo operations at Chennai airport resume as strike abandoned

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MAY 17, 2012
Enman & Associates now represents US Fab ABS to class latest Ensco drillship newbuild Sembawang Shipyard gets FSO upgrade and LNG ship life extension... Topaz Marine launches two Incat Crowther wind farm service... Marcon brokers sale of Crowley tug

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MAY 17, 2012
Port of Kalama celebrates vessel maiden voyage call TSA sets December deadline for passenger plane cargo screening Crowley works of charity honored during SUNY Maritime College event Evergreen joining other carriers in new West Africa service NYK takes delivery of new slurry vessel

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MAY 17, 2012
Clinton seeks Arctic role for the US Secretary of State's talk of climate change belies quest for energy security Maersk's offshore business stays buoyant as other divisions sink Danish group to invest more in oil as barrel price remains high Mid-range tonnage offers versatility LNG carrier owners must order carefully to target future import growth Sound and fury but no clear result German shipowners' lobbying fails to push through armed guard regulation A case with many twists and turns Eighteen months on, trial of 10 suspected pirates continues in Hamburg d'Amico orders six handymaxes from Yangfan Bank lending to fund $134m deal Indonesian miners call for coal export quota Government still mulling export tax Gerry Wang forecast four more years of pain Seaspan chief sees future supply and demand balance IMO plans international standards and guidelines for armed guards PMSCs must not become institutionalised, says Sekimizu Petrochemical buyers switch to LPG as naphtha price soars Shipping demand reflects cargoes' diverging fortunes BP orders four PSVs for North Sea Region's fortunes revived by tax breaks Pacific supramax rates fall as nickel trade stalls Ships may ballast towards more lucrative Atlantic Port Hedland expansion under threat BHP Billiton reconsidering $80bn investment programme Antwerp port to operate Netherlands rail terminal Hub at Geleen expected to begin operations within year Novoship case against ex-UK manager to continue despite move to strike Sovcomflot-owned firm is seeking $160m in damages DP World rejects S&P corporate credit ratings Assessment criteria were not 'appropriate', claims Dubai ports giant Japanese owners condemn Panama Canal toll hike Japanese Shipowners' Association 'deeply disappointed' at last-minute proposal Tankers to benefit as Russia ramps up oil exports to Asia Second pipeline proposed to pump oil to Kozmino for onward shipment Australian fund exits Port of Portland investment Palisades Ports picks up 50% stake for $66m Hamburg steals a march on north range rivals Port gains share in regional box traffic Do public shipping companies have any real equity left? To recover, the industry needs smaller, more efficient players to emerge Port volumes rise in Los Angeles, fall in Long Beach LA enjoyed best April on record, while Long Beach throughput declined 13% Olive branch Vale is getting better at the game of winning hearts and minds Japanese bank freezes transactions with Iran Move backs US court ruling on 1983 Beirut bombing not latest sanctions drive Wasting the wealth of nations Indonesian export tax on minerals and coal will only hurt the country in the long run Using less fuel delivers triple benefit Initiatives to cut emissions need targets to determine failure or success Vale in talks over access to China Brazilian mining giant confirms meetings are taking place and says there is 'no antagonistic position' with China owners MPC Capital posts first-quarter loss Affiliates' losses erode profitable operating business German shipbuilders renew call for political support Yards struggle as flow of orders disappoints

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MAY 17, 2012
BLT garnishments ordered A Connecticut judge has approved $55M in attachments targeting the assets of Indonesia's Berlian Laju Tanker, Fairplay has confirmed Liner punctuality climbs BOX CARRIERS improved their punctuality to 72.3% in 1Q12 from 69.4% in 4Q11, a new survey said Guilty on the waterfront FORMER docker Edward Aulisi has pleaded guilty to extorting Christmas 'tribute' payments from fellow longshoremen in New Jersey Talks reported in SCF suit TALKS are taking place today between the parties involved in Sovcomflot's lawsuit against former chartering partner Yury Nikitin, Sovcomflot's UK spokesman told Fairplay today Shares in two STX units might be sold STX CORP, the parent conglomerate behind several South Korean shipping companies, said today it might sell shares of its affiliates STX HI and STX Energy Seaspan tops forecast NYSE-listed Seaspan Corp has posted better results than expected and firmed Chinese financing for its previously announced three newbuildings Rail work enables Chinese coal record MONTH-long maintenance on China's coal-dedicated Datong-Qinhuangdao (Daqin) Railway has enabled a new monthly transport record Iran's product tankers feel 90% bite PRODUCT tanker cargoes being exported from Iran have reportedly declined by nearly 90% in the past two weeks Essar returns to profits ESSAR Shipping said it had net profits of 549.8M rupees ($11M) during its January-March quarter, reversing 6.7M in losses in that 2011 period STX Pan Ocean blames charter fleet EXCESSIVE speculation on chartered-in ships resulted in STX Pan Ocean's record losses of $103.9M for 1Q12, said the company, whose shares took a beating MISC to sell Aframaxes MALAYSIAN energy shipper MISC plans to shrink its Aframax fleet and invest in bigger tankers to boost its profitability this year, analysts said A tale of two ports BIGGER box lines and steadier business accounted for at least part of the sharp disparity in port volume between Los Angeles and Long Beach in April Iron-sand slurry contract to NZ starts NYK LINE said today it is beginning a 15-year contract with New Zealand Steel Mining with the delivery of what it calls the world's first ship dedicated to transporting iron-sand slurry Location location location for Capesizes CAPESIZE bulker owners can get good rates this week if their ships are in the right place at the right time, as the Atlantic market tightens, brokers said today

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MAY 17, 2012
Intermodal Volume Rises 3 Percent on Major US Rails U.S. intermodal rail shipments in the week ending May 12 rose 3 percent year-over-year and was nearly flat from the... TSA to Begin 100 Percent Global Cargo Screening December The Transportation Security Administration will begin screening all cargo arriving from international passenger flights in early December, a year after... Activist Investor Wrestles Control of CP From Management William Ackman, an activist investor, won a resounding victory on Thursday in wrestling control of Canadian Pacific Railroad, as the... Container Shipping Profits to Bounce Back in Second Half, Analyst Says Many container ship operators will report losses in the first half of 2012 before bouncing back later in the year,... Georgian Railway Seeks $250 Million From London IPO Georgian Railway plans to raise around $250 million from an initial public offering of 25 percent of its shares in... HHLA Downgrades 2012 Revenue, Profit Forecast HHLA has downgraded its revenue and earnings guidance for 2012 after the port of Hamburg's biggest stevedore posted a 22.6... Hamburg Box Traffic Grew 5.2 Percent in First Quarter The port of Hamburg's container volume grew 5.2 percent in the first quarter, boosting its Northern Europe market share at... Japanese Economy Posts Relatively Strong Growth The Japanese economy grew 1.0 percent in the January-March quarter from the preceding quarter, or at an annualized pace of... Maersk Adds Peak-Season Surcharges on India-US Trade Maersk Line will apply a peak-season surcharge on shipments from India to the U.S. and Canada, starting June 15. ... Regulator: Zero-Emission Technologies Will Be Needed to Meet EPA Goals The strategic plan for reducing pollution from drayage trucks in Los Angeles-Long Beach will involve the use of proven low-emission... Wireless 'Spectrum Crunch' Looms, Xata's Schenk Warns Worried about driver and capacity shortages? Don't forget the "spectrum crunch." Within 18 months, the U.S. is likely to...

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MAY 17, 2012
K+N opens new LCL gateway in Shanghai Kuehne + Nagel has opened a less-than-container load (LCL) gateway in Shanghai which significantly improves direct connections to Eastern Europe. Much ... LA/LB combined imports on the rise for April The combined loaded imports into the US West Coast (USWC) ports of Los Angeles (LA) and Long Beach (LB) for the month of April were up by 2.6% year-on-year to 597,518TEU ... Idle box fleet falls ahead of peak season According to the latest survey data produced by Lloyd's List Intelligence [LLI] the number of inactive boxships had fallen to 251 for the equivalent of 410,000 ... Antwerp Port Authority takes stake in Netherlands rail terminal Antwerp's Port Authority has joined an investment consortium to build a new rail terminal at the Chemelot site in Geleen (Netherlands). Its two other shareholders ... Tideworks concludes TOS with Vale NC Seattle-based Tideworks Technology, which is a leading provider of software solutions for managing and planning marine terminal activities, has signed a new contract ... New rail service between Rotterdam and Poland Rotterdam-based ERS Railways has launched a new intermodal rail service between Rotterdam RSC and Poznan CLIP Terminal in Poland, next to the important E20 rail ... Kerry Logistics invests in its ISO tank services Hong Kong-based Kerry Logistics is expanding and improving its ISO tank container services by opening a new depot in India and a factory in China for supplying ... Ocean carriers could do better Drewry Maritime Research's new quarterly report entitled Carrier Performance Insight reveals that ocean carriers still have much to do to offer a good service to ... ASL withdraws anti-trust immunity exemption petition South Africa's Association of Shipping Lines (ASL), which is now incorporated into the South African Association of Ship Operators and Agents(SAASOA) has withdrawn ... Hamburg on a high Hamburg appears to have captured market share from its Benelux rivals in Q1 12. The German port's container traffic increased by 5.2% compared to the same period ...

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MAY 17, 2012
D'Amico joins 'eco' order race Cesare d'Amico says design is a game-changer as banks flock to finance $267m worth of dry newbuilds inked at Chinese yard. Kentucky kicker Dry researcher raises concerns about declining US coal production as NewLead Holdings gets cooking in the 'Bluegrass' state. Derivatives dent TGP Financial losses push down first quarter profit at LNG arm of Teekay empire. GasLog falls after IPO Peter Livanos-led company sees first quarter dip and expects earnings to stay flat until newbuild arrives in January. TOO takes flight Teekay Offshore ready to ride the acquisition train while dishing out dividends following quarterly gain as liquidity tops $436m. Master snored as ship grounded UK report reveals tale of drunkenness, violence and tears as Karin Schepers travelled for two hours with no one awake on bridge. Teekay back in black Better rates and lower costs boost US-listed tanker and LNG carrier giant's bottom line. BP confirms PSV quartet Oil giant admits to building four platform supply vessels at Hyundai Mipo for North Sea operations. Nikitin must stand trial again UK judge rejects bid to boot out Novoship's allegations of bribery against Russian businessman. Officer just following orders Mercator Lines bulker crewman tells US court captain ordered him to dump plastic pipes overboard as Gaurav Prem trial begins.

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MAY 17, 2012
Jade opens Dubai office Agentrics NeoGrid starts supply chain portal 3 lines start new West Africa service Evergreen, Hanjin and United Arab Shipping Co. will launch a new West Africa service at the end of May. The service will provide a transhipment link to the Far East and Europe via Algeciras. IAG Cargo targets small freight IAG, a business unit formed after the merger of British Airways World Cargo and Iberia Cargo, has begun testing a freight collection service in New York and Chicago supporting shipments of up to 200 kilos. PostNord gets approval for logistics takeover The postal operator has been given approval by the Swedish Competition Authority to proceed with the acquisition of state-owned Green Cargo Logistics, which will include property and buildings. Long Beach expects boost from new services The southern California port said Wednesday its terminals handled 461,911 TEUs in April, 13 percent fewer than the 531,090 TEUs in April 2011. But three new liner services promise boost in volume. Green, 5 directors resign from CP Exporters get jail for computer exports to Iran FMCSA parks Alabama trucker LeanLogistics starts TMS on-demand for NetSuite Container volume up in Charleston Long Beach approves Desmond Bridge contractor Amerijet freighters reach southern Brazil Global Container Terminals picks new CFO U.S. grant to help Pakistan train operation

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MAY 17, 2012
US crude oil inventories still at 22-year high Traders nevertheless expecting crude oil prices to bounce back after being 'tremendously oversold'. Vessels collide during refueling exercise in California 'No one was injured, there was no fuel spilled and the ships' fuel tanks and systems were not compromised.' IFO prices soften in Fujairah Middle East markets show little movement. Gothenburg oil harbour renamed to reflect renewable fuel trend 'Now that both liquefied natural gas and biogas will be handled at the port in the near future, the change of name is entirely in keeping with the times.' Mediterranean prices lack direction North Europoean markets closed for public holiday Japanese bunker volumes up month-on-month Sales stronger than anticipated. Fuel oil cargoes face rail restrictions Russian refinery says 'heavy oil shipments' have dropped by 50%. New oil storage project for Fujairah Sinopec and Concord Energy to build 1.125 million cubic metres of new capacity. Maersk says fuel costs are 'a huge headache' But container line says it has no plans to hedge its bunker purchases. Fuel oil stocks at four-week low Singapore players say a fall in fixed-price levels stimulated demand. Chinese bunker supplier delays release of Q1 results Requires additional time to present all necessary disclosures and finalise the report and financial statements, says Andatee. Price of IFOs mixed at major ports Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports on Thursday. High bunker prices absorb firm spot rates in Q1 Recent strength in the suezmax tanker market 'a mere aberration' rather than a fundamental upward shift, says Drewry. Singapore-listed group narrowly in profit Increase in bunkering activities not enough to offset lower shipbuilding revenue. 'Increasing signs' of rate undercutting Failure to impose peak season surcharges could have 'significant negative ramifications'. Vessels to use 'energy efficient' diesel electric propulsion system Wärtsila-designed vessels will feature optimal fuel consumption and flexibility in pipe laying operations. Trading firms lease fuel oil storage space in Singapore Trafigura and Mercuria take over space left vacant by Westport, reports say. Aegean Q1 profit rises 50% Focus on transacting with 'creditworthy counterparties' helps to improve margin although volumes sold fall.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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