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BRIEFS

May 22, 2012

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Asian, Japanese shipowners protest Panama Canal toll hike proposals Canadian Pacific proxy battle results in strike threat over pension reform Drewry survey shows container shipping underperforms on service China Merchants Logistics to set up distribution facility in Hefei Hainan set up farm product trading and logistics facility in Tianjin Guangzhou widens logistics index spectrum to provide greater nuance Cargotec sets up China joint venture with Jiangsu Rainbow Heavy Industries Top DP World executives inspect West African terminal in Senegal Toll mulls fate of loss-making divisions dragging on company's growth Famous Pacific Shipping moves 37 giant brewery tanks in Sri Lanka Generalov to step down from FESCO, but only at the right price Fire engulfs Air Cargo Carrier SH36's right landing gear while taxiing Cargolux flies cargo from Chongqing to Luxembourg via KL, Mideast, Georgia DHL Global Forwarding invests in new logistic centre at Brussels Airport

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DB Schenker Logistics, Khimji Ramdas Oman joint venture commences operations EU Navfor takes piracy fight ashore Evergreen Line, Hanjin & UASC to launch West Africa service Hanjin to levy Asia-Europe surcharge from June 1 IMO signs strategic counter-piracy capacity building partnerships with UN agencies & EU NYK hybrid turbocharger's onboard electric-supply system recognised with excellence award Port of LAs April box volume hits all-time high RCL, NYKs Thailand-Vietnam-Pearl River Delta service Iran curbs push India to lean on UAE for oil ChPT proposes to develop dry port, multimodal logistics hub JN Port inks agreement with Union Bank to facilitate e-payment Major Ports' capacity proposed to be nearly doubled in 12th Plan NMPT expects to handle more main line vessels from Africa No final decision on Ports Regulatory Authority Bill: Vasan Vizag Agriport to develop fertiliser berth at Visakhapatnam Port India 46th in global trade logistics performance: WB

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MAY 21, 2012
BNSF Railway increases Q1 profit by 16% The Omaha (USA)-based transport provider BNSF Railway, which owned by Berkshire Hathaway, reported a Q+/2012 net income of USD 789 million, almost 16% more than in the same period ... Asiana Airlines doubles Chongqing service Starting today (21 May), South Korean Asiana Airlines is offering two more flights per week to Chongqing, thus doubling its frequency between Seoul Incheon and the Central Chinese ... Bertin SRl and Loxx team up The German service provider Loxx recently began to collaborate with Bertin Srl (Italy) for shipments to and from Veneto (Italy). The backdrop to the partnership is the restructurin... New trailers for Gschwend Transport The Swiss transport provider Gschwend Transporte recently took delivery of a new single-axle cityliner semitrailer from Kriessner GK Grünenfelder AG. Gschwend, based in Oberreit, w... Spain's TCB Railway receives ISO 9001 quality management certification Spain-based TCB Railway, a rail freight company owned by Grup TCB, has been certified as compliant with the ISO 9001 standard for quality management. The international standard IS... Ipsen Industrial Packing inaugurates new export packing centre A new export packing centre for Ipsen Industrial Packing has been built in Bremen (Germany)'s industrial park. Ipsen, a medium-sized enterprise, officially inaugurated the building... Syphax started service to Turkey The new, privately-owned Tunisian Syphax Airlines started to serve Istanbul-Sabiha Gökcen airport on 19 May. The bi-weekly service that takes off from its hub Sfax (Tunisia) is the... Wim Bosman opens branch in Moscow The Dutch forwarding and logistics company Wim Bosman has further expanded its network in Russia by opening a new branch in Moscow. This branch is an addition to the current presen... Agility inaugurates new facility in Malaysia Logistics service provider Agility has opened a new facility in Penang (Malaysia) to meet growing demand for logistics services in the country. The new facility provides 6,000 sqm ... Thai's second Boeing B747-400 cargo freighter enters service Thai Airways International plc (Thai) has introduced its second Boeing B747-400 retrofitted cargo freighter. It is being operated by Thai Cargo Services. Thai sponsored Ken Theerad... Port of Rotterdam Q1 throughput up 3% The port of Rotterdam reported that its Q1/2012 throughput of 110 million t was 3% higher compared to the same period last year. (it) Maersk Line to increase rates on Latin American routes Denmark-based Maersk Line will increase its rates for USA and Mexico services to Brazil by USD 100 per 20ft, 40ft and 45ft container, while prices from Brazil to Central America an...

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MAY 21, 2012
Fairstar Heavy secures $247 million syndicated loan Greenpeace blocks bulker from leaving Brazil for U.S. with cargo... Rolls-Royce thrusters selected for three new Turkish Navy... Tidewater reports fourth quarter results and year end earnings... Former captain found guilty of dumping from Mercator Lines...

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MAY 21, 2012
Grays Harbor development group eyes Satsop Business Park changes Halibut Henry's Cafe now open at Bellingham Cruise Terminal Weather conditions put hold on Crowley tow of USS IOWA Schnitzer Steel predicts third quarter 2012 slowdown NYK hybrid turbocharger nets award of excellence

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MAY 21, 2012
China's iron-ore import price hits six-month low Steel mills redeliver cargo and dampen capesize demand Staying within the boundaries Flag states must not delegate all responsibility to class societies, says Isle of Man registry MLC Convention is an overwhelming task Classification societies gear up to implement MLC Convention Owners gear up for ship energy efficiency deadline Seven months to D-day, the race is on to certify more than 50,000 ships Shipdex online manual tool seeks Japanese backers System updates vessels' operating instructions UK Carnival chief hangs tough in choppy waters Bridge teams should be a democracy, says Dingle Supramax secondhand prices trending upward Vintage tonnage yet to join suit in uptick Fairstar lands $247m loan to fend off Dockwise advance Fresh cash covers outstanding payments for semi-submersibles Maersk may make further bond issues this year Move would overturn previous policy to complete only one sale of debt per year Turkey's autogas boom boosts small LPG carriers Subsidies mean that demand for smaller tonnage could prove short-lived Barnes quits American P&I Club to run US broking venture PL Ferrari and Frank Crystal join forces Legal challenge could delay Serco ferry takeover Rival bidder unhappy with Scottish Executive contract Plans for Abbot Point port expansion scaled back Six out of eight additional terminals scrapped Ferry operators fail to overturn Dover tariffs UPDATED: Trust port to press ahead with privatisation following inspector's report Scandlines downplays talk of sale of routes between Germany and Sweden Speculation over discussions with route partner Stena Line regarding sale of the Trelleborg-Rostock route Shipowners support Brussels' anti-piracy efforts Europe hints at role in setting standards for armed security Maritime security industry wants to shape IMO regulation Players say shipowners should fund the framework China's New Order Political transition sees the Chinese government's usual deft economic touch falter Knightsbridge takes Sanko to court US-listed tanker owner joins queue to sue Japanese shipowner in Baltimore Police hunt for ex-Vinalines chairman New Vietnam shipping scandal follows Vinashin convictions Marenave sees KG sell-out as chance to buy bargain ships Chief executive Tobias König says company is well positioned to benefit from coming changes Lloyd Fonds looks to full-year profit KG house to focus on existing funds 'Warfare at the waterfront' as demolition prices slip Cash buyers look to knock money off high-priced deals Save the reef Shipping has a duty to put the public's mind at rest about the safety of the Great Barrier reef, before the mood turns ugly Singapore beats Germany to top spot in logistics performance index Germans fall to fourth place in World Bank survey Vale may launch second floating storage centre for giant VLOCs Global marketing director names South Korea as possible location Gaurav Prem master found guilty in pollution case Taohim convicted on two charges of obstruction India denies bail to Enrica Lexie guards Kollam court cites flight risk for marines held on murder charge

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MAY 21, 2012
Work halted on Cai Mep container terminal VIETNAM has halted work on a deepsea box terminal in Cai Mep's port, Nguyen Thanh Tinh of operator Gemadept told Fairplay today Stena Bulk to spin off expanded LNG business STENA Bulk, the drybulk and tanker operator, said it plans to spin off its LNG unit and expand it as a separate company VLGC rates ease off THE VLGC spot market appears to be correcting itself from early May's surge Knightsbridge targets Sanko NASDAQ-listed Knightsbridge Tankers is the latest plaintiff to be awarded an attachment against the Sanko Steamship-owned Sanko Mineral Japan remains S&P top dog JAPAN'S sellers are dominating bulker S&P, accounting for half of reported newbuilding resales in the past week Fairstar signs for $247M loan facility FAIRSTAR Heavy Transport said today it has signed a $247M syndicated loan facility led by ING Bank Minsheng seeks IPO clearance in China MINSHENG Shipping has asked the Shanghai Stock Exchange for permission to proceed with an IPO PSA, Tianjin bolster ties PSA HAS said it has "strengthened ties" with Tianjin Port Group in line with development plans for hinterland investments in northeastern China Asians assail Panama plan to raise tolls ASIAN shipowners are opposing a proposal by the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) to raise tolls by 7.4-7.6% from 1 July Sale of arrested VLCC illuminates S&P picture SINGAPORE bunker trader Sentek Singapore has bought a Maroil-owned VLCC that had been under arrest in the city-state since 12 August last year Abbot Point port expansion cut back QUEENSLAND'S government confirmed today it has decided to cut back drastically on the Abbot Point coal port's expansion 3 sought after fatal sinking SEARCHERS are looking today for three crew members missing since a general cargo ship capsized and sank this weekend in the Ionian Sea, killing its captain Courage gains property stake TAIWAN'S bulker company Courage Marine said today it has secured a stake in a Shanghai property from a debtor whom it identified as Jason Chang Japan's yards dive to 3-year low ORDERS for Japan's struggling shipbuilders have dived to a three-year low since the new fiscal year began

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MAY 21, 2012
Diesel Prices Fall Below $4 a Gallon Diesel prices across the U.S. dropped below the $4 gallon mark, declining 4.8 cents in the week ending May 21... Tianjin Port Group, PSA International Agree to Develop Port China's Tianjin Port Group and Singapore-based global container terminal operator PSA International have signed an agreement to further develop Tianjin... Economists Forecast Slow Gains Through 2013 The National Association for Business Economics said its quarterly survey of economists foresees continued moderate growth through 2013 as the... Cargo Volume Falls at Hong Kong International Airport Cargo throughput at the world's largest freight airport fell 12.5 percent last month compared to March. Volume through Hong... Footwear Sales, Imports Tread Upward Footwear sales in the U.S. were up 7.9 percent in March, rising to a near-record $2.41 billion, just short of... Antwerp to Operate Dutch Rail Terminal The Antwerp Port Authority has joined a consortium to operate a new rail freight terminal across the border of the... Delaware Seeks to Expand Port of Wilmington Delaware officials are seeking a public-private partnership to expand the Port of Wilmington by developing a $500 million deepwater terminal... Eaton to Buy Irish-based Cooper Industries Industrial manufacturer Eaton is purchasing a global electrical equipment supplier in a bid to create a $21.5 billion power management... Savannah Container Throughput Dropped in April The volume of containers moving through the port of Savannah dropped by 4.2 percent in April from the same month... MSC Hikes Rates from Eastern Mediterranean to Chile Mediterranean Shipping Co. will put a general rate increase into effect next month on all westbound cargo shipped from the... Union Gives Canadian Pacific 72-Hour Strike Notice Just days after William Ackman, an activist investor, wrested control of Canadian Pacific Railroad, the honeymoon is already over. ... DHL Opens Distribution and Consolidation Center in Hong Kong DHL Express has opened a distribution and consolidation center in Hong Kong near to Hong Kong International Airport. ... Three Carriers Form West Africa-Europe VSA Evergreen Line, Hanjin Shipping and United Arab Shipping Co. are teaming up in a new vessel-sharing agreement that will launch... Trucking Safety on a Crash Course Two years after federal regulators launched the Compliance, Safety and Accountability initiative, the program is still incomplete, lacking a long-promised... XPO Logistics Itching to Grow XPO Logistics is willing to suffer some short-term pain in return for long-term gain, taking a first quarter loss of... High Transportation Costs Spark Intermodal Growth You'd be hard pressed to find a better barometer than intermodal traffic of the road ahead for U.S. shippers and... Centers of Excellence and Expertise Ease Imports Processing Few industries can match the repetitive practices of automobile importers. "We use the same carriers. We ship to the same... Euro-Crash Threatens Asia-Europe Peak-Season Surcharges Ocean carriers are walking a tightrope in the Asia-Europe trades as they prepare to raise freight rates for the fourth... LTL Carriers in It for the Long Haul The less-than-truckload landscape changed in the past couple of decades as mergers, acquisitions and company failures shifted market share. Traditionally... Easing of PTC Regulations Falls Short of Rail Hopes The Obama administration's loosening of restrictions on a costly crash-avoidance technology mandate this month did little to bring great joy... Legislators Pressed to Review Lacey Act Retailers, homebuilders and importers are urging Congress to take a fresh look at an environmental law that was amended four... Hopes Mount for National Freight Transportation Plan It's a sad state of affairs when the most anyone can hope for in the next surface transportation bill is... Active For-Hire Carriers Growing in Number Less sometimes is more, as QualifiedCarriers found when it delved into the Department of Transportation data on motor carriers. The... Motor Carriers Adapt to CSA Out on the road, where regulatory aspirations meet reality, the impact of the CSA initiative is easier to sense than... On Double-Brokered Loads: The Devil You Know - And Don't Know Q: I have a question on our liability for a double-brokered load. We brokered the load and, unbeknownst to...

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MAY 21, 2012
CI Awards 2012: beat the TUESDAY [May 22] cut-off Langh offers new design of steel carrying container Alaskartano (Finland)-based Langh Ship Cargo Solutions, which specialises in the design of equipment and systems for the shipment of heavy goods, including steel, ... South Africa scores well in latest World Bank logistics report The Washington (DC)-based World Bank's latest survey measuring a country's trading efficiency has seen South Africa register a significant improvement in its performance ... MISC still working out its liner pain Malaysian transport group MISC Berhad's operating profit for the first quarter was ravaged by exit costs from its liner business sector in which it called a final ... MOL's on time performance 'badly hit' by port congestion MOL's average on-time arrival performance for the first quarter of this year in the east-west trades has dropped compared to Q4 2011 as it has been knocked by port ... PSA inks new deal with Tianjin Singapore's PSA has signed a 'strategic co-operation framework agreement' with China's Tianjin Port Group [TPG] designed to develop further synergies between the ... Obama tells EU: focus on jobs and growth Speaking at a meeting of the G8 nations at Camp David, Maryland at the weekend, US President Barack Obama said that there was an 'emerging consensus' that European ... ICG's boxes drop 6% against austerity backcloth The number of containers transported by the Dublin-headquartered, Irish Continental Group's Eucon and Feederlink feeder and domestic services declined by 5.9% to ...

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MAY 21, 2012
TransAtlantic AHTS goes long Swedish offshore vessel about to break out of the spot game after penning Stena drillship support pact with Chevron Canada. Noble eyes ETA's frozen funds Hong Kong trader attempts to unthaw cash tied to Heidmar case after Emirates Trading fails to settle arbitration award. Evergreen lines up loop Taiwanese containership giant prepares to pair of 2,000 TEU vessels to work on Persian Gulf rotation. Tidewater tops forecasts Dean Taylor prepares to leave on a high note as New York-listed offshore giant sees earnings more than double. Shell locks in Frontline trio Time charter rates hold steady despite spot surge as tanker titan ties up series of two-year VLCC fixtures, brokers say. Braemar cuts bonuses Shrinking performance bonuses take a toll on the pay packets of Alan Marsh, James Kidwell and Quentin Soanes. Excel fixes duo Greek owner finds another year's work for two ships, with Iron Vassilis taking $3,000 per day pay cut. SinOceanic inks finance deal Jan Haakon Pettersen-led boxship owner wraps up expensive short-term package to finance costly newbuilding. ONGC under fire SCI and Greatship have a pop at charterer for booking elderly offshore vessels at rock-bottom rates. Ferrari links with Crystal Leading US insurance broker launches marine operation in partnership with top P&I specialist. Concern over Vietnamese ships Country's register says at least 20 vessels detained this year over safety issues. Fesco chiefs eye bonus Russian container line could pay 57% of 2011 profit to its directors. Hoegh LNG lands FPSO gig Sveinung Stohle-led company wins engineering study for floating liquefaction unit. Vale to build VLOC hub Brazilian mining giant may chose Korea for a second trans-shipment hub for its giant ore carriers.

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MAY 21, 2012
Taylor, helped drive Customs' AMS with liners, died Gary S. Taylor, who is credited with bringing the liner carrier perspective to U.S. Customs' development of the Automated Manifest System, died of cancer on May 12 in Palm Springs, Calif. He was 62. MSC ends Europe-Central America loop According to a notice on carrier's German Website, cargo can now reach its Cristobal hub (on the Atlantic side of the Panama Canal) direct via its Europe-WCSA service, and can reach Puerto Limon via transshipment over Freeport, Bahamas. APS starts operations in Portland, Ore. PSA, Tianjin port ink expansion deal PSA said the agreement "forms the basis for both companies to seek further collaboration and expansion." The two entities already collaborate on port projects in China. MOL's on-time rate drops in 1Q The carrier said its performance in the first quarter was affected by Asian port congestion, particularly in Hong Kong, Yantian, Singapore, and Shanghai, and bad weather in Europe (as well as fog in Shanghai). DB Schenker taps new head of rail automotive Lawmaker claims retaliation against FMC staffers Hamlin confirmed to Oakland port board

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MAY 21, 2012
EU sulphur regulation compromise 'might fly' Confirmation of strict 2015 limit for ECAs on the cards; EU may move ahead of IMO on general 0.50% sulphur limit. Mixed price movements in Rotterdam, Hamburg Southern European markets also lack direction. Small price rises in Fujairah Players report low demand in Middle East hub. Bullish near term outlook for fuel oil Fuel oil 'probably the most interesting product' at present, says Barclays Capital commodities analyst. Oil below $100 expected to be short-lived Conference hears that supply buffers 'remain slim' and global demand robust despite high prices hurting demand in in OECD countries. Shipping caught by 'fatal combination' of falling rates and rising prices Hapag-Lloyd CEO says rates rises will bring prices and costs 'back into harmony'. BP committed to continue deepwater oil projects After spending $22 billion in wake of Deepwater Horizon disaster, BP says it 'cannot walk away' from deepwater oil projects. Hydrogen powered vessel to start commercial operations 'Large tankers could be hydrogen powered in 20 or 30 years,' says fuel cell designer. Fuel additive performance claims verified by LR Product designed to treat many of the quality issues commonly associated with modern marine distillate fuels. Price movements lack direction in key Asian ports Good avails in Asian ports on Monday. Fuel homogenisers can lower vessel operating costs, says maker Producer of CD92 homogeniser claims it can recover up to 80% of sludge content for use as bunkers. Asia new 'large market' for LNG use Industry executive suggests existing LNG terminals can be refurbished to enable bunkering operations. Hambantota bunkering facility to be comissioned 'shortly' SLPA 'vigorously campaigning' to use Hambantota as transshipment hub for vehicles. Investors urged to 'increase exposure' to Aegean shares Aegean has potential to show improved volumes on the back of recent stronger tanker market activity, says Dahlman Rose. Gulf Petrochem plans to expand bunker ops at UAE ports Expansion would meet 'growing requirements' of clients, says Group CEO.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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