BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

May 31, 2012

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China raises railway freight rate to relieve high fuel and labour costs Beijing blasts solar tariffs, says US unfair help violates trade law Northeast China opens a new cargo railway for Panjin port Canada tables back-to-work bill ending CP strike, CN signs contract Cosco's Piraeus port back in black with US$231,250 quarterly profit Boxship orders at 9-year low, but yard rates spark owner interest Zim opts for Orange Business Services' MPLS network Hactl backs EIA study for the third runway at HKIA Dragonair hails important move by AAHK in development of third runway Dragonair launches Hong Kong to Taichung twice-daily flights

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MAY 30, 2012
APL, PIL to launch joint service between Far East & Red Sea Bharati Shipyard Q4 results in the red CARGOTEC to introduce unique automation capabilities at TOC Europe 2012 Drewry survey highlights container shipping underperformance ICS discusses range of issues at Australia AGM It's bargain time in a slowing market, says industry head NYK, "K" Line's ultra-deepwater advanced drillship operational Ship scrapping on a high, but new tonnage keeps coming in South East CEO Conclave & Awards 2012 on July 13 in Chennai UASC christens 13,500-TEU vessel at Hamburg port Virtual multinational network members meet in the flesh APM Terminals Q1 net up 66 pc S. R. Kulkarni reappointed to MbPT Board for 55th straight year Rlys streamlines revenue sharing clause in PFT policy Coir exports surpass INR1,000-cr. mark in 2011-12 Depreciating INR will not hit India's rating: Moody's Vegetable oil import bill likely to rise 20 pc Europe's debt fears push Asian currencies down for 4th week

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MAY 30, 2012
CMA CGM introduces peak season surcharge The French carrier CMA CGM Group has decided to implement a USD 350/teu peak season surcharge (PSS) in the trade from Asia to Europe (westbound) as per 1 June 2012. (it) Eurotunnel adds additional capacity for Olympic Games in London Eurotunnel is bringing an additional half shuttle (rake) into service to transport cars between Calais and Folkestone for the forthcoming Olympic Games in London. An additional imp... First DAF CF85 assembled in Morocco The first locally assembled DAF CF85 recently rolled off the production line at CFAO Motors Maroc. This marks the start of the local assembly of DAF trucks by CFAO, which has alrea... Istanbul's largest customs office to move The Halkali customs office on the European side of Istanbul is being moved to Catalca, 70 km away from Istanbul on the side towards Bulgaria and Greece. The Union of Chambers and C... New report shows advantages of rail when calculating external costs A new study has been undertaken by consultants CE Delft, INFRAS and ISI for the International Union of Railways (UIC). The study, which analysed the external costs of transport, ha... Panama Canal's proposed toll increases not acceptable by International Chamber of Shipping The board of the Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has approved a toll increase of 15% in two years, on seven types of large ships, and from 60% to 113% for small vessels passing throug... Rudolf Logistik group reshuffles management Rudolf Logistik Group, a Baunatal (Germany)-based medium-sized enterprise that provides contract logistics services for automobile producers, has reshuffled its management team and... Hacis goes for ITFS to speed its road feeder services Hacis (Hong Kong Air Cargo Industry Services Limited - the road feeder and added-value services arm of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited) is equipping all of its air cargo road... Schiphol welcomes back Thai Cargo Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has welcomed the inaugural flight of Thai Cargo's new weekly B747 freighter services. The aircraft - delivered in early May - was escorted to the ramp by... Cooperation between Singapore and Tokyo Narita airports Singapore's Changi Airport Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan's Narita International Airport Corporation (NAA) to intensify collaboration between the two maj... Redhead International opens new depot in Bristol The UK logistics company Redhead International has opened a new depot in Bristol, in southwest England. The company sees the region as a burgeoning market for its tailored services... Norbert Dentressangle puts the spark into Vauxhall Vauxhall Motors Ltd has signed a three-year contract extension with the French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle for the overnight distribution of auto... DB Schenker Logistics expands in Singapore The German service provider DB Schenker is setting up its first global solution competence centre outside of Europe. Approximately EUR 3 million will be invested in technology and ... Monika Ribar nominated for Swiss board of directors The Swiss Air Transport Foundation has proposed that Monika Ribar, CEO of the Basel (Switzerland)-based service provider Panalpina World Transport, be appointed to the board ...

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MAY 30, 2012
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Imabari to cooperate in... Troms Offshore Supply takes delivery of newbuild PSV AMPOL to store and maintain NRC emergency response equipment Lloyd's Register approves DSME ACTIB LNG containment system ClassNK passes 200 million gt mark Bollinger wins two SCA safety awards Miami-based surveyor lied to Coast Guard, faces prison Underwater stern tube seal repair avoids drydocking Dutch invention prevents towline failure on tugboats

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MAY 30, 2012
Canadian Pacific reports on resumption of rail service APL Logistics takes home pair of awards from Kellogs NYK develops guidelines for vessel response to tsunamis Thomas Cropper named president of California Maritime Academy Moffatt & Nichol taps Steinke as new Ports Practice leader

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MAY 30, 2012
US Gulf discharge delays cause VLCCs to be booked with storage options Vela continues chartering vessels for Middle East to US voyages Posidonia prepares to party despite a sober backdrop Industry gathers as Greek shipping faces problems at home and abroad Eurozone braced for Greek exit But departure may not be bad for shipping A plea for common sense Reality evaluation may sound complex but it does what it says on the tin Greek exit fears mean problems for Paragon Broker Newedge will no longer touch Greek securities Have falling bunker prices halted further slow steaming? RS Platou reports faster VLCC and boxship sailing speeds in May The future is blue European Maritime Day discussed how best to grasp the economic opportunities presented by the world's oceans Charter rates rise for post-panamax boxships Zim takes 8,400 teu vessel for 12 months at $40,000 a day Arctic climate change offers opportunities for shipping Shipping could replace land-based transport Scandlines sells five freight routes to Stena Weeks of speculation and rumour end with ferry operator confirming focus on passengers Twin pressures of weak freight rates and high oil prices keep Zim in the red Israeli line reports first quarter net loss of $163m STX Pan Ocean navigates toward a better second quarter News that South Korea policy bank could be planning to buy assets from parent buoys major dry bulk operator Golar LNG capitalises on rising spot market Fredriksen company holds about one third of all unchartered vessels in global orderbook Shipowners must hold crewing agents accountable Nearly two-thirds of maritime incidents due to human error, says Skuld Miami ship inspector convicted for false statements Investigation into corrupt inspections fingers Bolivia flag Antwerp invests $31m in India strategic alliance Expanding Essar Ports woos European major Anglo-Eastern and Teekay form strategic partnership Joint shipmanagement unit will oversee 50 of Teekay's crude and products tankers Maersk boss confirms focus on four core activities Nils Andersen says investment will be directed towards offshore and terminals Daggett signals possible US east coast industrial action ILA boss tells members that employers will not back down over automation Tanker companies' bad vibes The tanker market is several years away from any recovery in all sectors Opening the door China's transport ministry edges toward lifting the valemax ban East coast unrest Shipowners and their customers may be well advised to be prepared, should the worst happen and US east coast ports are hit by labour unrest Back to basics P&I clubs pledge their support for a Posidonia that is all about business Tan leaves CSSC in government-led reshuffle Tough times ahead for Chinese shipbuilding giant, warns Hu G6 Asia-Black Sea Express makes debut eastbound call at Suez MOL Performance arrives ahead of schedule SinOceanic posts $2.8m first-quarter loss China's HNA Group will continue support Offshore arm weakens DryShips' first quarter Economou expects five drilling units open next year to deliver winning hand China's orderbook shrinks again Report shows demand falling despite boom in offshore sector SCI's higher costs deliver annual loss Losses in liner business weigh on results Golden Ocean reports $13m first-quarter profit Company faces impairment if Sanko charterparty deal collapses

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MAY 30, 2012
Syrian upheaval puts squeeze on box sector SEARCHES for smuggled arms, rapid insurance price rises and other factors were reported today to be squeezing the box trade to Syria Beware 'atomic-device option' by banks LENDERS might seize tankers continuing to transport Iranian crude when the full EU embargo takes effect a month from now, a Norton Rose lawyer has reportedly warned Stena Weco palms JV deal STENA Weco, the palm oil tanker venture of Stena Bulk and Weco, said it plans a joint venture with Golden Agri-Resources, the world's second-largest palm oil producer Seadrill cuts stake to pay for expansion SEADRILL said today it has sold 300M shares in SapuraKencana Petroleum, the Malaysian oil company, for about $200M Stena buys Scandlines routes GERMAN-Danish ferry operator Scandlines today announced the sale of five freight-heavy ro/pax routes to Sweden's Stena Line Zim's losses widen LOSSES at box liner Zim reportedly widened to $163M in this year's first quarter, from $111M in the first three months of 2011 Boluda to close last yard SPAIN'S Boluda has reportedly decided to close its last remaining shipyard, Union Naval Valencia, because of dwindling newbuilding orders Russia mulls Arctic transit ship charges FOREIGN and domestic-flag vessels would need to pay Russia's government for access to Arctic routes under a legislative proposal Drybulk congestion rises WAITING times are again rising at Australian and Brazilian drybulk ports BDI falls lowest since early April THE BDI fell another 26 points to 986 today, hitting its lowest level since early April Alpha coal scheme approved by Queensland INDIA'S GVK Power & Infrastructure has reportedly won environmental approval from Queensland's government for its A$10Bn ($9.9Bn) Alpha coal scheme P+S Werften bailout in limbo BOSSES at Germany's shipyard group P+S Werften are today digesting a delay in their appeal to win at least €10M ($12 Frontline 2012 shares hailed PARETO Securities in Oslo has initiated its coverage of Frontline 2012 with an enthusiastic 'buy' rating Golar LNG remains bullish GOLAR LNG, the listed company in the centre of John Fredriksen's LNG business, said today it remains "fundamentally optimistic" about the sector despite a slight drop in 1Q12 net profits DryShips deficit mounts GEORGE Economou-led DryShips has reported larger quarterly losses than expected and a sharp rise in its working capital deficit

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MAY 30, 2012
NAFTA Trade Hits Record $85.7 Billion in March The value of surface transportation trade between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico hit a monthly record in March, topping... Higher Volume Drives Up Landstar Revenue Landstar System says truckload freight volumes are increasing and revenue rising about 10 percent in the second quarter despite a... ILWU Clerical Workers Resume Contract Talks Contract negotiations resumed Tuesday between office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Southern California. It was the first face-to-face meeting... Roadrunner Expands LTL Trucking in Northeast Roadrunner Transportation Systems, one of the fastest-growing U.S. trucking companies, is expanding in the Northeast by opening two terminals. ... International Air Cargo Fell 4.5 Percent in April Global air cargo traffic fell 4.5 percent in April from a year ago, but the market appears to be bottoming... Canada's Senate to Vote on Legislation to End CP Strike Canadian Pacific Railway shippers came a step closer to getting their raw materials and goods moving again after Canada's House... Stable Spot Rates Set Stage for Peak Trans-Pacific Surcharges Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates held steady this week for the sixth week in a row, as carriers resisted any rate-cutting... Antwerp Buys Stake in India's Essar Ports The Port of Antwerp is acquiring a 4 percent stake in India's Essar Ports in a $44 million investment aimed... Zim Loss Widens on Falling Rates, Rising Oil Prices Israeli ocean carrier Zim Integrated Shipping Services said its first quarter net loss widened to $163 million from $111 million...

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MAY 30, 2012
Lomar orders 1,000TEU-class ships UK-managed Lomar Shipping, which is an operating division of the Greek-controlled Libra Group, sees considerable business opportunities in the smaller containership ... Crowley expands its Puerto Rico distribution capacity Crowley Maritime Corp is significantly expanding its warehousing/distribution capacity in Puerto Rico, justifying its decision on the back of growth in the local ... SCCT to benefit from G6 service Port Said's Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) will see a bounce in its box throughput from the new G6 Asia Black Sea (ABX) service that started calling at the ... APM T wins CSCL business on US Gulf Coast Shanghai-headquartered CSCL is joining CMA CGM's Pacific Express 3 Service as a slot charterer and will therefore utilise APM Terminals' [APM T] container ports ... GT Nexus launches new 'Cloud' tools Oakland, California-based GT Nexus has launched a new module as part of its Cloud platform that takes the 'facebook/linked-in' approach and allows all members involved ... Zim Line still in financial trouble As with most other ocean carriers, Zim Line continued to haemorrhage money in Q1 12, even losing more than in the previous quarter. On the bottom line, USD163 million ... Maersk gives up its own ships on trans-Tasman trade Maersk Line is to withdraw its own tonnage from the trade between Australia and New Zealand and will from July buy slots from MSC and ANL. Currently the Denmark-based ... QUBE boosts its Fremantle operations Sydney-based QUBE Logistics, which offers container depot and freight transport services across Australia, is installing new software at its facilities serving ... Eimskip: volumes and costs up in Q1 Icelandic shipping and transport group, Eimskip, has posted EBITDA for the first three months of EUR6.8 [USD8.5] million, versus EUR12.9 [USD16.1] million in the ... Spain's retail sales tank Beleaguered Spain, which infamously holds the top rank for unemployment levels in the eurozone - at 25%, with a staggering 53% of under-25s without ... LR, Totempower and Zodiac to investigate wind power The ongoing need for shipowners/operators to cut fuel consumption and reduce emissions is stimulating considerable debate in the industry while furthering research ...

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MAY 30, 2012
Golden scores extension Golden Ocean clinches charter extension for seasonally employed panamax after taking a razor to daily rate. GOGL plots 'spring cleaning' Cancellations may be on the cards for bulker owner as it prepares to overhaul newbuilding contracts, analyst says. Dry twins read last rights China Shipping readies tombstones after sending another handysize pair to domestic scrap yard for dismantling. Wells Fargo spots a bargain Equity analyst urges investors to keep an eye on DryShips as first-quarter red ink prompts Times Square cold snap. Frontline in free-fall Shares of John Fredriksen-backed tanker giant suffer double-digit drop as Oslo-quoted spinoff takes centre stage. Grindrod expects profit hike South African owner says coal terminal sale will boost earnings this year. Nexus needs bondholders Norwegian company trying to extend loan agreement with investors as it seeks work for FPSO newbuilding. Maersk sticks to plan A Death of legendary owner Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller does not mean a change of strategy at Danish powerhouse, CEO says. Canada's lone offender Bremer Lloyd multipurpose the only vessel detained in Canada last month, with machinery problems. Seadrill in selldown John Fredriksen-led firm cashes in $200m worth of shares to set the scene for further investments in Varia Perdana. Samudera sells a pair Singapore-quoted owner cashes in a couple of bulkers at a shade over book value. Golar buy-back a hit Shipowner's move to pick up one-tenth of its own stock wins applause from the market. Shin Yang slows Malaysian owner and shipbuilder's profit drops in first three quarters despite stronger revenue. SinOceanic squeezed in Q1 Interest repayments cost Jan Haakon Pettersen-led containership owner dearly. SSS to withdraw charges Sri Lankan charterer says case against stranded crew who sold scrap metal to raise money will be dismissed. Antwerp takes Essar stake Belgian terminal pumps in $31m as part of alliance with expanding Indian group.

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MAY 30, 2012
Peak season or not, planning makes sense Home shopping boosts logistics opportunities A survey it conducted of 1,000 adults about online, catalog, and television shopping found 75 percent of consumers have shopped at home in the last year, and nearly one-third of those make online purchases at least once a month. Sedex: Collaboration, ethics grow a supply chain Rail strike bill clears Canada's House A government-appointed arbitrator will work with the railroad and Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents 4,800 striking employees to negotiate a new contract. Zim losses widen in 1Q The Israeli liner carrier saw its first quarter losses widen from the same period in 2011, suffering a net loss of $163 million and more than the $151 million lost in the first three months of 2011. Antwerp collaborates to support Indian trade The Port of Antwerp International will assist Essar with training, port planning, traffic flow, quality and productivity enhancements and is taking a 4 percent share of Essar with an investment of 175 million rupees ($3.1 million). DOT shuts down Demco NYK's TP volumes rise in April ILA president restates automation concern Ieri 30 maggio 2012, 8.37.17 Trade Facilitators adds executive search service Air Force eyes public sector supply chain bids Troy expands in Savannah Swissport names VPs Ex-Im Bank continues support for aviation sector

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MAY 30, 2012
Mumbai to set up oil spill response centre Port Trust invites bids to set up oil spill facilities and will announce awarding of contract in July. Business and legislators remain divided on sulphur rules 'We regret EU has not taken the views of the European business and industry into account,' say freight forwarders. European bunker markets see further losses Low sulphur product tight in Hamburg. Prices still falling in Middle East and African ports 'Lacklustre demand' in Suez. Bunker prices offer hope for container line Falling fuel prices should have 'a positive effect' on Zim's 2012 results. LNG cheaper than scrubbers, says study Payback on investment likely be shorter, says joint study by GL and MAN. Bunker prices fall in Asian port hubs Supplies of bunker fuels fine at key Asian ports on Wednesday. UK bunkering firm receives $9.3 million bunker tanker Lerrix can carry 500 mt of IFO material and 600 mt of MGO. High bunker prices support vessel scrapping Owners of older tonnage will hesitate to take vessels through 'special surveys' if bunker prices remain high, says Golden Ocean. Infrastructure needed for Asian LNG bunkering operations The availability of 'good proven technology' will be a determining factor in introducing LNG bunkering to Asia, says CEO. LNG tank technology gets Lloyd's Register approval LNG system 'will be of particular interest' for wider use including as LNG-as-fuel tanks. Offshore marine services firm starts fuel reduction campaign Bourbon aims to reduce fuel consumption of its fleet by around 15-30%. Piracy threatens to impact bunkering ops off Fujairah Vessels drifting off Fujairah are 'potential sitting ducks' for pirate attacks, says a maritime security specialist.

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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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