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BRIEFS

June 18, 2012

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Chongqing's May container throughput soars 30.7pc to 70,000 TEU Canada moves first boxed batch of soybeans to Chongqing in co-op deal Ports of LA gain record container growth in May 2012 Israeli ports will cut itself off from big ships without major reform Tanzanian transport minister pushes for infrastructure spending Abu Dhabi Customs opts for AS&E to provide security at new Khalifa Megaport Sri Lanka targets US$5 billion for ports, Colombo to be super hub Congressional accountants see more be done on air cargo screening China air carriers raising capital to expand while economy contracts Cargo volume at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport declines 12pc

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JUNE 17, 2012
ASAA Quiz 2012 a great success GE Shipping delivers product carrier to buyers Plans afoot to undertake shipment efficiency analysis Govt imposes anti-dumping duty on gypsum board imports APM Terminals Mumbai restores normalcy, condemns illegal agitation Awaiting govt nod to monetise 100 acres unused land: KoPT Customers honoured, infrastructure augmentation plans highlighted at JN Port's 23rd anniversary celebration JN Port honours its very best in 2011-12 at 23rd anniversary celebrations Mangalore SEZ expects pipeline corridor to New Mangalore Port to be ready by March 2013 Economists sceptical of govt's optimistic export outlook Forex reserves rise to $ 287.4 bn Govt to create special Customs e-exports infra for Delhi & Mumbai Industry bigwigs expect GDP to drop below 6.5 pc in 2012-13: CII survey INR ends better at 55.40 on fresh dollar selling Montek sees economic turnaround by July-Sept. RBI ought to slash policy rates to spur growth: Basu Refineries to cut Iranian oil imports despite US exemption CII delegation to attend Rio summit Sugar demand rises in Asia on frail prices CEE members Holleman & Nurminen Logistics move oversized boiler Conbit executes its most challenging job Taiwan ports body Chairman to outline new structure at PPG conference

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JUNE 15, 2012
Afghan carrier to start domestic services Starting tomorrow (16 June), the privately owned Afghan carrier Safi Airways is launching domestic services. The airline will operate a daily Kabul-Herat link and a thrice-weekly K... Transaero serving second airport in Kiev From today (15 June), Transaero is moving six of its 21 weekly Moscow Domodedovo ' Kiev Borispol services to Moscow Domodedovo - Kiev Zhulyany airport. The existing late-night Mosc... System Alliance Europe honours partners At the recent 7th System Alliance Europe Partnership GbR assembly in Barcelona (Spain) 25 network partners received awards. Hellmann of Germany, Streck of Switzerland, Gebrüder We... Switzerland eases the way for HGV traffic on north-south corridor Following the closure of the Gotthard railway line due to a rock slide, Switzerland's Federal Road Office (Fedro) has decided to introduce immediate measures to facilitate road hau... PSA to sell up to 26% of its share in Chennai International Terminals PSA International Pte Ltd, the Singapore-based terminal operator, has gained approval from the Indian Shipping Ministry to sell up to 26% of its stake in the company's Chennai term... daco systems augments management daco systems AG, a software solutions provider based in Pratteln, near Basel (Switzerland), augmented its management on 1 June. The newcomers are Cyrill Häner, who is responsible f... ECO/UIC action plan 2012-2015 signed During the UIC Regional Assembly for the Middle East in Qatar, an action plan for cooperation on rail transit development for 2012-2015 was signed between the International Union o... Freight hauliers team up after Gotthard railway line closure Following the closure of the Gotthard railway line due to a rock slide, service providers that offer railfreight transport via Switzerland have teamed up and now offer additional t... Cargologic turns to new environmentally friendly electric vehicles Cargologic, Switzerland's leading provider of airfreight handling services, is modernizing its fleet by replacing its former diesel tractors at Zurich airport (Switzerland) with hi... Raben opens new handling terminal in Hungary The German service provider Raben has announced that construction work on its new handling terminal in Dunaharaszti, near Budapest, was finished in May. The 4,104 sqm facility, whi... DHL opens new distribution centre for life sciences and healthcare in Mumbai DHL Supply Chain, a leading provider of contract logistics solutions, has inaugurated a new distribution centre for the life sciences and healthcare industry in Mumbai (India). The... Kuehne + Nagel launches new regional aerospace hub in Singapore Kuehne + Nagel, the giant logistics service provider based in Switzerland, has introduced a new regional hub solution in Singapore to enhance its dedicated spare parts logistics of... APM Terminals names new CEO for the Region Europe APM Terminals has appointed Ben Vree, formerly CEO APM Terminals Rotterdam, to the position of chief executive officer of the Europe region, effective 13 June. Vree had previously ...

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JUNE 15, 2012
OSX Brasil secures $1.3 billion financing for giant Açu... Olympic Shipping adds advanced subsea vessel to newbuild program... OSG promotes Captain George Dienis to Senior VP Fjellstrand books order for six trimaran SWATH wind farm support...

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JUNE 15, 2012
AAPA to honor 22 seaports for top communications projects Rail freight traffic numbers post gains during week Port Metro Vancouver event raises funds for local charities Panama Canal Authority inks environmental cooperative pact OOCL making changes to executive team makeup

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JUNE 15, 2012
West African suezmaxes seek new trade patterns to survive Million-barrel vessels must 'adapt or die' APM Terminals tests the limits on container handling Cranes ordered for Rotterdam's Maasvlakte II to be among largest and most productive built to date Greenmodal goes for growth CMA CGM intermodal arm offers total transportation control APMT unveils box handling set-up for Maasvlakte II AP Moller-Maersk ports arm orders cranes from Cargotec and Kuenz Staying the right way up Titanic sank on an even keel, yet 100 years later we are designing cruiseships that will roll over if they are holed 'Piracy is never going to get resolved at sea' Documentary-maker Simon Reeve shocked at how little attention is paid to piracy China yards target high-value orders Players set their sights on LNG and offshore contracts Wood chips choose box ships Container lines swallow up more bulk cargoes Shipping cashflows feel the squeeze S&P downgrades CMA CGM over liquidity concerns Weak sugar harvest could kill Atlantic supramax trade Market threatened by decline in Brazil sugar exports and sluggish Pacific trade OSX secures $1.3bn to develop Açu Shipbuilding Brazilian development bank BNDES and Caixa Econômica Federal join in 21-year loan First-half 2012 brings record low for capesize trade Falling iron-ore shipments from Brazil to China blamed for downturn Ransom payment taskforce to report back by autumn Nautilus accuses 14-nation group of 'pre-ordained ideas' APM Terminals invests $673m in Ningbo terminal project AP Moller-Maersk's ports arm bets on Chinese port's rapid growth UK debates revised rules on use of force against pirates Updated guidelines respond to calls for more clarity and detail HHLA forecasts profits hike Port operator defies shareholders to raise board salaries by 59% Dover to review responses to privatisation plan Revised proposal sent out for consultation Sime Darby invests $443m in Chinese port Malaysia conglomerate upgrades Shangdong capacity Auerbach buys ex-Beluga cargoship Bunk and Tebbe aim to control entire value chain U-Ming sells capesize bulker Taiwanese operator may sell more old vessels in efforts to renew fleet Asia-Europe and Pacific trades send mixed messages Box lines to press ahead with freight rate increases Evergreen order Sometimes, a public U-turn is the boldest and best policy LNG hopes blasted Exporters desperately need a Plan B if Japan restarts its reactors Los Angeles and Long Beach hike fees Increase covers cost of night and weekend shifts, say terminal operators Los Angeles reports strong box growth for May and April But Long Beach posts drop in throughput OOCL appoints new chief operating officer Hong Kong-based containership operator fills position vacated by Andy Tung's promotion STX OSV signs letter of intent to build platform supply vessel Offshore specialist rides buoyant Norwegian demand Russian Register pledges to maintain ice-class expertise IACS affiliate is open to collaborative deals

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JUNE 15, 2012
Pins, needles and Greek vote GREEK shipowners are on tenterhooks today as the country heats up for the 17 June national elections Even more target Sanko CLAIMS targeting Japan's Sanko Steamship are piling up in both Maryland and Florida, with the bulker Sanko Mineral still waylaid in Baltimore Ship blast rocks Rock A LOUD ship explosion today in Gibraltar alarmed the port but reportedly caused no casualties, spills or fire India seeks more Saudi oil AS OPEC decided to keep its production ceiling unchanged, despite complaints about a thickening oil glut, India sought more crude shipments from Saudi Arabia, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Universal to be listed in Oslo GEDEN Holdings of Turkey intends to list its Universal Maritime tanker unit in Oslo, the Oslo Stock Exchange said today BW faces years of red ink HIGH DEBT leverage and weak interest coverage are likely to lead to two unprofitable years for BW Group, a ratings agency predicted today Panamax rates supported AN INFLUX of South American grain cargoes in midweek supported to Panamax bulker rates, especially on Far East-bound routes Supramax recovery seen as brief A FREEFALL for Supramax bulker rates in the Pacific has been stemmed by owners' resistance, but brokers said today the reprieve is likely to be temporary Moody's raps SCF SOVCOMFLOT has been gauged to be "weakly positioned" by a rating agency, sending the trading price of SCF's $800M bonds down 1.6% LNG market tightens again RISING LNG demand and flat supply indicate that the market will tighten through 2015, IHS CERA has predicted STX OSV's outlook brightens ANALYSTS today raised their estimates for STX OSV's orders this year for new vessels LR2 rate rise to 8-month high BROKERS told Fairplay today higher tonne-mile demand has helped to lift LR2 rates to eight-month highs Ebel sees KG placing comeback THE KG ship finance model will rebound once charter and freight markets regain balance, according to a key Hamburg shipowner VLCC charterers pounce VLCC ACTIVITY was forecast to pick up as charterers start to fix ships for their July programmes, while spot rates hit 2012 lows, brokers said today Demolitions help box sector BREAKERS received more than 60 box ships aggregating 109,200teu in the first five months of the year, an encouraging sign for the container shipping market, BIMCO said today

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JUNE 15, 2012
Michigan, Canada Plan Second Detroit Bridge Michigan and Canada have agreed to build a privately financed bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, two miles upstream from... ILWU Dispute Hits Port of Portland A dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and an electricians' union over a handful of refrigerated container jobs... US Freight Shipments in April Up 0.2 Percent From March U.S. freight shipments rose 0.2 percent in April from a month earlier and 2.3 percent year-over-year, suggesting the slowdown of... Frankfurt Airport Cargo Slumps 10.3 Percent Frankfurt airport's freight traffic slumped 10.3 percent in May from a year ago as Europe's second largest cargo hub continued... Panama Canal to Protect Watershed Forests The Panama Canal Authority is moving to cut carbon emissions in the environmentally sensitive watershed zone around the canal by... Closing of Streamlite Could Benefit FedEx, UPS The closing down of Streamlite, a parcel consolidator, on Thursday could provide more business to UPS and particularly FedEx, according... Rosalyn Wilson Discusses State of Logistics Report (Video) The 23rd annual State of Logistics report estimates U.S. logistics costs rose to 8.5 percent of U.S. GDP last year... APM Terminals Takes Stake in China Port Project APM Terminals has taken a 25 percent stake in a project to expand capacity at Ningbo, China's third-largest container port... Volume Drops for Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific Airways saw a double-digit drop in cargo and mail tonnage shipments last month. Combined figures for Cathay... MASkargo Pays $6 Million Fine in Price-Fixing Case Malaysia Airlines and its cargo division MASkargo have agreed to pay a multimillion-dollar penalty for their role in fixing prices... Sime Darby to Invest Millions in Chinese Port Malaysian conglomerate Sime Darby will invest RM1.4 billion ($144 million) in its Chinese port operations over the next three years.... MSC Adds Asia-US Bunker Surcharges Mediterranean Shipping Co. said it will implement a new bunker adjustment factor on all container shipments from the Far East... APL Adds Peak-Season Surcharge on India-US Trade Singapore-based container carrier APL imposed a peak-season surcharge on cargo shipped from India to the U.S., effective June 15. ... LA-LB Ports Face Chassis Issues If the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach experience congestion during the peak-shipping season this fall, it won't be... Online Sales Trigger Speculative Real Estate Development Third-party logistics providers and shippers aren't waiting for a full economic recovery to take stock of their warehousing and distribution... Re-Tweeting Value Vs. Cost The container shipping news of the week, from the Tweet Deck of Peter Tirschwell, who follows up with commentary and... Logistics' Tough Climb The late Bob Delaney, who created the annual State of Logistics report, liked to describe its comparison of business logistics...

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JUNE 15, 2012
APM T invests in China's Ningbo port APM Terminals (APM T) and the Ningbo Port Group have signed a collaboration agreement that will result in the two companies operating berths in the Chinese port's ... Vree takes up European helm for APM T APM Terminals (APM T) has appointed Ben Vree as ceo of its European operations. He is based in the Rotterdam office of the company where prior to his promotion ... Germans warn Greeks on eve of election Germany, the eurozone's largest economy, has repeated warnings to the Greek electorate of the consequences of effectively rejecting its bail-out terms by voting ... Hamburg Sud and partners upgrade Asia-WCSA service In order to better reconfigure their jointly-provided Asia-Mexico-west coast South America service for the peak shipping season, CCNI, China Shipping Container ... CAI in expansive mood The New York listed CAI International, which specialises in renting out intermodal and container equipment is to expand its railcar leasing business. Meanwhile, ... Mixed May fortunes for LB and LA Contrasting fortunes exist at the neighbouring US West Coast ports of Long Beach (LB) and Los Angeles (LA) as at the former container volumes plummeted year-on-year ... Hapag-Lloyd further distances itself from TUI Hapag-Lloyd has taken a further step to distance itself from parent Group TUI by replacing TUI's chairman Dr Michael Frenzel with its own man, Dr Jurgen Weber (in ... US imports to jump for June says Global Port Tracker Imports to the US are on the rebound for the next few months according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett ... CSAV borrows more Financially troubled CSAV has raised a further USD90 million from German bank DVB to complete the financing of the last two of its seven 8,000TEU vessels ordered ... MSC push the GRI boat out, but postpone PSS With yet another 13,000TEU ULCS delivered to the Geneva-based liner last week to be deployed on its Asia - Europe 'Lion' service - replacing an 11,600TEU-type - ...

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JUNE 15, 2012
Timing is everything $510m bet on Turkish tankers takes shape as market sources unearth foundation of Universal's eye-catching IPO. Molaris units storm Sanko Alma Maritime attorneys pass over Sanko Mineral and go straight for Japanese operator's jugular as claims mount. Rem wins another round Stig Remoy's protest against the 2009 division of Rem Offshore again falls short in appeal court. CSDC stays in-house Hong Kong-listed owner adds 47,500-dwt bulker to orderbook at parent-controlled Chinese shipyard. Boiler blast rocks tanker JX Shipping products carrier hit by explosion while anchored off Gibraltar. TAS wins tug order Malaysia-listed shipbuilder adds $15.5m vessel to orderbook for repeat customer. U-Ming pencils in recovery Taiwanese owner expects market to rebound in second half of 2013, and will sell ships to accommodate newbuilds. Universal targets $200m Geden tanker spin-off sets its IPO sights high amid backing from blue-chip charterers, TradeWinds understands. Malaysia's anchor clanger German boxship fined after bad weather dragged it into territorial waters "without permission". Atienza ship barred Philippines keeps owner's remaining ferry in port following fatal loss of Josille 2. Double lifts STX OSV Offshore shipbuilding giant sees stock take off following $310m order run. Vinalines debt revealed Government report shows scale of restructuring task as troubled state shipowner owes more than $2bn. Jahre's fortune uncovered Just how much cash did Norwegian owner Anders Jahre hide overseas and what is left over today? Double defence Carriers care more about profit than market share but CSAV ready to defend both if price war reignites, CEO says.

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JUNE 15, 2012
Some cloud considerations Port states to launch fire safety campaign Actiw lands deal for automated container loading system Florida increases transportation funding S&P downgrades CMA CGM CMA CGM, France's distinctive global line Container fortunes differ for L.A., Long Beach in May Port of LA sees record volume for May, primarily due to rise in empties associated with container repositioning back to Asia, while Long Beach volume drops 7 percent as it waits for new services to boost throughput APM Terminals will invest in Ningbo terminal Maersk's terminal operating arm takes 25 percent stake in three berths at one of China's fastest growing ports, one of four ports in Asia Maersk Line uses for as a hub for its Daily Maersk product

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JUNE 15, 2012
Americas region records late-week price rally Prices in North America end week on a positive note. Tepsel to supply bunkers in Colombian market Company will supply bunkers to the Northern Coast of Colombia. COSCO still confident on 2012 growth 'Bunker prices are hitting all shipping lines. They are above our expectation,' says Chief Executive. Middle East hub sees bunker prices rise Other ports see prices fall. Bunker prices firming in Rotterdam on Friday Rotterdam IFO avails remain tight. Japanese refiner 'considering' supplying LSFO Two other suppliers, however, say they have no plans to offer low sulphur product to the marine market. Brightoil's US head of operations resigns Vince Matassa had joined Brightoil in August 2010. 'New interest' in operating UK refinery as a terminal UK government says there will be no state aid for Coryton. 'Bunker problem' bulker likely to be scrapped South African court says vessel can be put up for auction. Week ends with bunker prices firming at major Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels fine. Singapore port authority terminates bunker supplier's licences Winbuild Petrofin no longer allowed to supply bunkers after it was found to have breached the licences' terms and conditions. Moody's lowers BW Group's ratings Amid an 'unfavourable' outlook on its profitability partly due to rising bunker costs. Wrist subsidiary grows 'significant' market share Wrist Ship Supply's focus in 2011 has been on integrating its acquisitions, says managing director. Japan's bonded bunker sales slightly up in April Japan sold 340,000 mt of bunker fuels in April, according to METI. Offshore shipbuilding firm gets 'eco' ship order Norwegian firm looking to expand its fleet with environmentally friendly ships for operations in the North Sea, says STX OSV. Spanish port to explore use of LNG as bunkers Port Authority of Vigo in two-year framework agreement to study LNG bunker use. Chilean shipping line eyes fuel efficient ships Plans to increase its owned fleet to 50%, from 9% at the start of 2011, with 'larger and more efficient vessels'.

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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

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

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

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

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

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

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

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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

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

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