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BRIEFS

May 24, 2012

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MOL unveils new weekly China-Middle East service from June 8 Hapag-Lloyd hikes rates for India-Europe, Japan-Arabian Gulf June 1 Port of Savannah volume falls 4.2 per cent to 248,886 TEU in April Maersk levies surcharges for India to North America cargo from June 15 Oman's Salalah first quarter volume increases 3pc to 922,000 TEU Signs of difficulties overcome at Vallarpadom ICTT box terminal NYK turbocharger generates electricity from main engine waste energy Hong Kong's Asia Airfreight Terminal April cargo off 0.4pc to 58,041 tonnes HKBAC opens 3rd hangar as demand for business aviation in Hong Kong grows Vietnam attracts foreign carriers as domestic airlines struggle or fade

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MAY 23, 2012
Caravel Logistics announces ICE service connecting Mundra & Cochin ICS publishes annual review MOL offers CMS service calling Mundra NYK's new slurry vessel delivered Steady market growth for Damco in Q1 Videotel launching new dynamic positioning course India eager to enlarge economic ties with Iran CONCOR plans INR 1,600-cr. investment in current fiscal Ministry wants delayed highway projects completed within revised deadline Fluctuations in INR bound to happen: PM Global buyers seek slice of falling INR pie Govt likely to offer sops to exporters in FTP Govt urged to refrain from acquiring land for private business INR now breaches 56 INR to get breather due to dollar inflows from EEFC account Policy package to boost flagging INR in pipeline Release export figures in quantity terms too: Parliamentary panel States set to play hardball over individual rates in GST MACCIA's Advanced Certificate Course in Customs from June 13-15

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MAY 23, 2012
Construction of 1,000 km express highways in India The Indian government has approved the construction of 1,000 km of express highways under phase VI of the country's national highways development project. The main criterion for th... Kazakh Railways and InterRail start joint project The international rail forwarding group InterRail, headquartered in Switzerland, and Kazakh Railways have presented a concept for a more effective handling of the east-west and wes... Sievert Handel Transporte investing in fleet rejuvenation Sievert Handel Transporte, based in Lengerich (Germany), is stepping up investment in its vehicle fleet. During the current year the company is adding more than 100 new tractors, s... Cargo alliance Elvis concentrating on sales It has just come to our attention that logistics manager Rolf-Dieter Köster began to strengthen the team of employees at the Elvis headquarters in Alzenau (Germany) on 1 April 2012... Volga-Dnepr Airlines and Chapman Freeborn deliver a boost to Congo's mining power generation A Volga-Dnepr Airlines' AN-124-100 freighter chartered by Chapman Freeborn has carried a 22 t multi-stage press coil to the Congo to help step up the modernisation of the country's... First transit of unaccompanied trailers through the Channel Tunnel Europorte Channel, the cross-Channel railfreight operator, has launched a new unaccompanied trailer transport service between Antwerp (Belgium) and London. The new service which en... Chairman of Eiffa board of directors elected The Egyptian International Freight Forwarders Association (Eiffa) has elected a new board of directors. Medhat El Kady became the new chairman of the board, succeeding General Maze... Cuvillier to be junior transport minister in the French cabinet Frédéric Cuvillier has become the junior minister for transports and maritime economy in Prime Minister Ayrault's cabinet. He reports to the minister of ecology, sustainable develo... Leimgruber delivers lifts for new trade fair centre The Swiss transport and logistics company Paul Leimgruber has landed a major contract from lift manufacturer Schindler Aufzüge. Under the terms of the deal Leimgruber will be respo... Logisticor becomes Ziegler South Africa The Ziegler Group, headquartered in Brussels (Belgium), has announced a further development on the South African logistics landscape with the launch of Ziegler South Africa on 1 Ma... Geodis Wilson expands cross border trucking operations to China Geodis Wilson, a leading freight management company, is expanding its trucking operations to include China by extending its existing routes through Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, a... Gateway Partners gives Virgin Atlantic Cargo a dedicated sales focus in Japan Western Associates Group, one of Japan's leading air cargo general sales agents, has established a new company, Gateway Partners Inc (GPI), to provide dedicated representation for ... APL receives highest honour for marine environmental protection in the USA The global container carrier APL received the USA Coast Guard's highest award for excellence in marine environmental protection on 21 May. The world's seventh largest container car... Safmarine welcomes new Wafmax vessel The "Safmarine Chachai", a new 4,500 teu, Safmarine-branded Wafmax containership, was delivered to the shipping company Safmarine on 21 May 2012. The environment-friendl... TSA sets cargo screening deadline for international inbound passenger aircraft The USA's Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has set a deadline for passenger air carriers to conduct 100% cargo screening on international flights bou...

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MAY 23, 2012
Rena salvage operations continue

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MAY 23, 2012
Port of Portland terminal operator nets Foreign Direct Investment Business Award Plan approved for removal of COSTA CONCORDIA wreck Trucking group troubled with FMCSA safety-monitoring system NOAA delivers new charts covering Kotzebue Sound, Alaska Boeing marks delivery of 50th UPS 767-300 Freighter

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MAY 23, 2012
Many years needed for Far East-Europe container recovery Trade will take until 2018 to regain 2011 volumes, model predicts Charterers hold back June cargoes to stifle Middle East VLCC rates Tactic successful in lowering rates Built in the USA Jones Act requirement faces calls for exemption What's the solution to Jones Act building restrictions? Owners seek exemption from US-build clause East-west battle looms as Panama Canal expands PNYNJ will outgun its east coast rivals as it invests in capacity Schemes, dreams and screams Port of Oslo mixes art and ecology, business and leisure Bunker prices plummet as US crude oil stocks hit highest level since 1990 Glut drags down fuel prices by 10% or more Pressure mounts on Liverpool to repay grants Row centres on decision to position cruise terminal to handle turnaround calls Charter deals favour widebeam boxships Fuel economies and undersupply boost day rates for new tonnage Nautilus demands action on UK work permits Union alleges owners fail to comply with rules Greek flag suffers further fall State statistical authority reports 3.3% reduction in vessel numbers over last year Maersk Texas thwarts mass skiff attack Company confirms incident after earlier confusion Eagle Bulk reverse stock split takes effect Four-for-one split on Nasdaq keeps stock above $1 Politicians must respect shipping industry, says Polemis Governments should consult owners, says departing ICS chairman Caiano to buy Green Reefers Chief executive blames poor outlook for sector Cosco International coating plant joint venture and clears legal hurdle Independent board committee says deal with Japan Kansai is fair and reasonable VLCC market to suffer from China oil trade decline RS Platou Markets warns slowdown will delay the recovery for tanker markets PMSCs demand more clarity from port states Floating armouries unnecessary if port states 'took control' CSCL to borrow $100m to build working capital Container shipping line seeks loan from China Development Bank Eitzen loses $16m in first quarter Chemical tankers owner optimistic that improvements are on the way this year Rena containers recovery crosses the 800 mark Good weather allows for steady progress Asia Maritime Pacific and OSL Holding announce dry-bulk merger Hong Kong firms target intra-Asia and China-Africa trades Stepping on the gas Offshore vessels eye North Sea bounty as UK energy bill outlines energy targets Ports co-ordinate response to global legislation Espo and IAPH sign memorandum of understanding CMES plans larger credit facilities Chinese carrier hopes to benefit from lower interest rates Ratify Unclos Ratifying Unclos will reinforce the credibility of the US in negotiating maritime disputes Sietas Group attracts five bidders European and Asian shipbuilding investors could buy whole group or individual companies Awilco LNG confident that it can fix two newbuildings Demand for specialist gas carriers will continue in 2012, says Oslo firm BLT settles dispute with Lantern Maritime Confidential deal restructures time charter for Chem Ranger StealthGas profit soars in first quarter Greece-based owner eyes new acquisitions as LPG market improves

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MAY 23, 2012
Short-notice toll hike blasted CUSTOMERS sharply criticised the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) during today's public hearing on proposed toll increases to ensue in July Tankers nipped in the bud THE AVERAGE age for demolishing crude tankers has dropped to 21 years from 26, a level not seen since 1995, BIMCO said today Interest expenses knock Golar LNG Partners A JUMP in interest expenses has dragged lower the 1Q12 net profits of Golar LNG Partners, despite a rise in operating results Spanish builders pitch EC once again MADRID has submitted a new tax-lease scheme to the EC in hope of ending the export order dearth that is threatening to put many private shipbuilders out of business VINALINES legal saga gets even stickier POLICE in Vietnam have issued an arrest warrant for Duong Chi Dung, former chairman of government-owned carrier VINALINES STX France workers want new government's help A CROWD of STX France workers and sympathisers demonstrated in Saint Nazaire today to urge Paris to push for new orders desperately needed at the yard Grain bulkers lose Atlantic 'escape route' BULKER owners are losing the option of ballasting to the Atlantic in hope of collecting South American grains, brokers said today Hsu trashes yard investments COURAGE Marine's president had further bad news today for already-struggling Chinese shipbuilders: "Yards are not a profitable investment Youngest box ship scrapped WEAKNESS in the charter market for sub-Panamax box ships has claimed its youngest victim Athens-Seoul dual listings target shipping THE ATHENS Exchange and its South Korean counterpart have agreed to facilitate dual listings, with an eye on shipping and energy companies Tug sinking report finds errors A SERIES of errors led to the death of a tug crewman in the River Thames, the UK's Maritime Accident Investigation Branch has determined Awilco LNG's strong 1Q12 sparks full-year optimism AWILCO LNG of Norway said today strong demand is keeping the sector's outlook bright on strong demand Sasebo profits plunge 84% JAPAN'S shipbuilder Sasebo HI said profits for the fiscal year that ended 31 March 2012 plunged 83.6% year on year to ¥734M ($9.2M) Tankers seen hobbled by China SLOWING Chinese growth and recessionary pressures in Europe are likely to prevent a surge in crude tanker rates, a report from Poten & Partners has warned

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MAY 23, 2012
APM Terminals Bids to Take Over Virginia Terminals APM Terminals made an unsolicited bid it estimated at between $3 billion and $4 billion to take over the operations... China to Lift Ban on Virginia Logs China will begin to lift its ban on imports of Virginia's hardwood and softwood logs under a six-month pilot project,... ATA Asks Congress to Mandate CSA Changes The American Trucking Associations is stepping up its campaign to force changes in the Compliance, Safety, Accountability or CSA program,... Maersk Line Ltd. Ship Repels Pirates The crew of a small U.S.-flag Maersk container ship repelled a pirate attack in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday,... Class 8 Truck Orders, Backlog Decline Net orders for new heavy-duty truck orders hit their lowest level since 2010 in April, continuing a decline that began... Congress Assures Jones Act Carriers on Oil Reserve Transport Congress gave Jones Act carriers further assurance that they will ship oil from the U.S. oil reserves if needed, not... Virginia Weighs APM Bid for VPA Terminals The state of Virginia is considering a proposal from APM Terminals to take over the operating rights of the Port... Canada Ready to End CP Strike 'If Necessary' The Canadian government is ready to legislate the end of the Canadian Pacific Railway strike that began earlier today "if... Trans-Pacific Spot Rates Hold Firm Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates held steady this week for the fourth week in a row, indicating that carriers are maintaining... YRC Names Ware President of LTL Carrier Holland Trucking giant YRC Worldwide chose a Scott D. Ware, a 27-year trucking veteran, to serve as president of its regional... Automation Key to West Coast Ports' Long-Term Strategy, PMA Says Automation will provide the critical, long-term strategy for creating capacity and improving efficiency in cargo-handling at West Coast ports, according... RailAmerica Says Company in Preliminary Sales Talks RailAmerica said it is in preliminary discussions with third parties regarding the potential sale of the short-line and regional railroad... China Airlines Launches Freight Service to Luxemburg China Airlines has launched a new freighter service linking Asia and Europe via India and Southeast Asia. The twice-weekly... Canadian Pacific Suspends Canadian Service After Strike Canadian Pacific Railway suspended Canadian service on Wednesday after union workers began a strike early in the day. CP... Indonesia to Build Transshipment Terminal Near Batam Indonesia plans to build a major new container transshipment terminal designed to offer lines an alternative to Singapore and Tanjung... Analyst: Weak European Demand Could Force Lines to Idle Ships Divergent demand growth rates between the trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe container shipping trades will emerge as the year progresses forcing carriers... Cargolux Airlines Adds Manaus to Europe-Latin America Service Cargolux Airlines International has added an additional stop on its freighter service between Europe and Latin America. The Luxembourg-based,... Green Reefers Calls It Quits Norway's Green Reefers, one of the largest operators of refrigerated cargo ships, is winding up its operations and selling its... Japanese Exports to US Surge 42.9 Percent Japan's exports to the United States rose for the sixth consecutive month in April on a year-on-year basis, jumping 42.9... APL and PIL to Launch New Far East-Red Sea Service APL and Pacific International Lines will launch a new a new joint service linking the Far East and Red Sea...

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MAY 23, 2012
What shall we do with the drunken sailor? From time to time there are newspaper reports of an airline pilot being prevented by the authorities from boarding a plane on suspicion of being drunk: clearly ... OOCL warns of CP rail box disruption OOCL is one of many carriers to flag-up to shippers the possibility that the Canadian Pacific Railway [CPR] will prohibit the acceptance of all container traffic ... NYK clubs together with RCL for new China-ASEAN service NYK has joined forces with Regional Container Lines (RCL) to launch a joint service, the Thailand-Vietnam-Canton (TVC) sling that will replace its TVS sling with ... Rail relief for Chennai At least that is the hope of shippers and liners utilising the heavily-congested Indian city port of Chennai as they await formal government approval for the addition ... MSC in trouble with New Zealand shippers The New Zealand Shippers Council (NZSC) is unhappy over the way that MSC's schedules are being changed at short notice. It claims this is adversely affecting the ... ATA predicts slower growth in Q2 The American Trucking Association's [ATA] 'barometer' for-hire truck tonnage index declined by a month-on-month 1.1% in April, suggesting that the US economy is ... World Bank: East Asian markets at risk In its latest report the World Bank has warned that the economies of East Asia are increasingly 'vulnerable' to the eurozone crisis and that export markets could ... Maersk adds ports to ME2 service Maersk Line has added extra ports to its Mediterranean-Middle East (ME2) service as it seeks to extend the link's coverage into the faster-growing eastern Mediterranean ... ICTSI to invest more in Rijeka International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) has outlined plans to spend another HRK133 (USD22.5) million this year on Adriatic Gate Container Terminal (AGCT) ...

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MAY 23, 2012
World City refuses to fold Cruise industry's 'white elephant' says billion-dollar project is still alive despite decades of setbacks and Title XI rejection. Pool pledge drive bears fruit Heidmar says new participants prove pools offer an attractive destination for owners seeking relief from tanker market turmoil. Peter G in the driver's seat Incumbent chairman, CEO and CFO of General Maritime Corp avoid the axe as backer Oaktree Capital installs 'new' regime. ULTR loses Wall Street ally Felipe Menendez-led owner dealt another blow as FBR Capital cuts research coverage despite encouraging endorsement. False alarm for Maersk vessel Fears of 20-skiff pirate hit on AP Moller ship off the coast of Iran prove wide of the mark. AMP swallows OSL Holdings Hong Kong bulker operators merge under AMP name, with major shareholder Mark Young remaining in CEO role. SSC revs up earnings Lion City-listed car carrier owner's bigger fleet drives up net earnings. Dolphin's seismic sales soar Oslo-listed operator reports revenue hike but higher costs keep it in the red. Minsheng files for IPO Chinese container line plotting share sale in Shanghai to raise money for new vessels. Chinese handbrake for tankers Falling oil demand in China will slow down rate recovery, RS Platou Markets says. Carnival in dialysis drama Cruise line says sorry for booting disabled woman off ship after mix-up involving misplaced blood-cleaning machine. Viking makes losing start TransAtlantic-owned offshore owner posts first quarter deficit due to weak North Sea spot market. Eitzen Chem cuts cash burn Oslo-listed owner posts smaller than expected loss as revenue climbs and costs shrink.

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MAY 23, 2012
NEWSFLASH: APM Terminals makes bid to operate Port of Virginia APM Terminals, a subsidiary of the A.P. Moller-Maersk group, said Wednesday that it has made an offer to operate all Virginia Port Authority (VPA) facilities in Hampton Roads and inland. NY-NJ port says tenant owes $2.8 million The port authority is giving Foreign Auto Preparation Service (FAPS), the largest auto processor in the port, eight days to meet its financial obligations. FAPS operates on 119 acres and serves about 13 auto manufacturers. Teamsters strike at CP Workers began a strike against the Canadian Pacific Railway after midnight Wednesday, idling the company's freight trains. Teamsters Canada Rail Conference represents 4,800 conductors, yardmen, locomotive engineers and rail traffic controllers. Boxship scrapping hits record pace "The total capacity scrapped this year is expected to exceed 200,000 TEUs, making this the second highest year of scrapping behind the record-breaking 379,000 TEUs scrapped in 2009," Alphaliner said. Freight payment firm launched Washington Notebook: Panama Canal report's credibility issues APL, PIL start Far East-Red Sea service Eight ships of about 6,000-TEU capacity will be deployed in the joint service with a rotation of Shanghai, Ningbo, Xiamen, Chiwan, Nansha, Singapore, Djibouti, Aden, Jeddah, Sukhna, Aqaba, Djibouti, Singapore, Nansha, and Shanghai. Maersk hikes westbound transatlantic rates Exel makes senior appointments U.S. presses East African trade opportunities Sarsfield heads Avalon's int'l development Langh unveils container for ore, scrap SAP buys procurement leader Ariba NOAA releases Alaskan Arctic nautical map FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications

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MAY 23, 2012
BP Marine confirms third Panama Canal bunker barge Company expects barge to begin trading within the next two to four weeks once final permit issues have been resolved. Insurance ban for ships carrying Iranian product could be lifted EU officials say they want to avoid any 'undesired impact'. What premium do you expect for LSFO in major US ports? Investigation into 'hazardous' fuel blending in Rotterdam Study showed some ocean-going vessels were being bunkered by fuel oil contaminated with hazardous waste materials. Prices falling in Fujairah Good demand in Middle East hub. Bunker market softens in Rotterdam Some prices climbing in Mediterranean markets. Fuel oil arbitrage will be 'heavy in June' Traders say Singapore market will be 'finely balanced'. EPA 'apoplectic' over cruise industry sulphur proposals 'Flexibility' for cruise industry could mean emissions 'ten times' greater than would achieved by following ECA regulations. LNG suppliers 'yet to be convinced' the bunker role exists Shipowners need to know that LNG will be made available 'at attractive price levels and the right locations', says new study. Bunker prices soft in Asian ports Supplies of bunkers not an issue. Sinopec Zhoushan April bunker sales up Firm sells 250,000 mt of bunkers in April, up 20,000 mt from previous month. New Chinese oil storage facility could start operations in June Tank farm will reserve most storage capacity for gasoline, gasoil and fuel oil. Fifty Chinese fishing vessels switching to use LNG as fuel Fishing vessels expected to use 20% lesser fuel during operations after the conversion. Industry players urged to know their counterparts A deal going badly in the current operating environment 'can kill a company dead', says Managing Director of Ocean Intelligence. Fujairah studies feasibility of LNG bunkering The port hopes to become a regional LNG bunkering hub in the future, says Harbour Master.

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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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