BRIEFS

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19 August 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

August 2, 2013

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Cosco to post 85pc smaller loss, but sell-off needed to avoid de-listing MOL back in black, but owes much to cost-cutting in stagnant markets West-east Med-North America box route May traffic up, but capacity slips Seaspan back in black, orders 14,000-TEUers, with 4,600-TEUers delivered Avoid New York-New Jersey for delays, Hapag-Lloyd advises shippers EU strikes deal on solar panels with China, defusing escalating trade row EU to enter talks with China on ending its anti-dumping wine probe First of withdrawn MOL Comfort sisters to return to service mid-August Dalian port's first half throughput grows 23.3pc to 4.44 million TEU Xiamen's half-year fruit imports from Taiwan up 43pc to 6,955 tonnes Nordea Bank and DNB see recovery in ship lending as loan losses diminish DP World first half box volume declines 5.7pc to 12.8 million TEU Golden Sea Shipping combines Thai, Myanmar feeders, splits into 2 loops RCL charters out six redundant ships to offload surplus capacity TT Club advises carriers' to remain vigilant against fake reefer gas Amsterdam Schipol Airport sees 1pc growth in first half to 736,608 tonnes NYK's Nippon Cargo Airlines posts quarterly loss of US$24.4 million Cargolux's B747-F flight certified by Ho Chi Minh City airport

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Asia-North Europe spot rates see first rise in three weeks, up 9.7 pc Suez Canal functioning normally under military guard Transworld Group Chairman wins Forbes Middle East Top Indian Business Leader Award in UAE MRPL to resume imports of Iranian crude Pulses import to fall by 25 pc on good production Tyre manufacturers opt to import rubber APSEZ's Q1 consolidated total income up 73 pc US President Barack Obama, Transportation Secy Anthony Foxx visit MOL s TraPac Jacksonville Visakhapatnam Port projects seeing slow progress Engg exporters to seek tax exemption Gati Infrastructure builds hydro-electric power project in Sikkim Govt increases import tariff value for gold, silver Govt increases interest rate on subsidy to boost exports India Inc urges PM to increase import duty on non-essential items INR recovers on RBI intervention

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Calypso Reef Cruises adds day cruise boat BC Ferries to build three new vehicle ferries Victor Restis faces new charges

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Co-lead agencies eye EIS for Cherry Point projects "K" Line adding subsidiary covering RO/RO business Port of Olympia sponsoring micro-brewery showcase event Port of Tacoma taps Stoker as operations center head ZIM Integrated Shipping Services joins Clean Cargo Working Group

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Enter Elliot Hedge fund involvement in Sanko workout proves private equity's attraction to shipping Seaspan's $550m order goes to Hyundai Heavy Industries Brokers suggest UASC will be the charterer You can count on us IMB hits back at reports that piracy figures do not add up Eight declared guilty in Sea Diamond trial Court hands suspended sentences to master, company officials and DNV surveyor Pacific Basin will double fleet by year-end Acquisition waiting game pays off for dry bulk firm US hedge fund Elliot sponsors Sanko Steamship Update: Sanko retains some 10 owned ships and 40 chartered-in vessels Golar LNG secures $450m 10-year contract for FRSU Contract to start during first quarter of 2015 MCC Transport starts Myanmar service Feeder vessels will connect growing nation to transhipment hubs in Southeast Asia Cosco Corp second-quarter net profit falls 61% Shipbuilding figures reflect industry downturn and weaker macro environments Transatlantic product tankers hit earnings high Chartering picks up pace for Europe-US gasoline voyages CSAV goes back to black but predicts difficult third quarter Hasbún expects price increases on Asia-Europe trade to spread to other routes Charred Hansa Brandenburg starts to discharge Boxes removed as investigators probe the cause of the blaze Barcelona reports double-digit box export growth Devalued euro means cheaper goods dispatched through Spanish port Genco reports net loss of $93.5m US dry bulk owner sees increased losses as rates worsen First Ship Lease Trust confirms extended relaxation of loan covenants Singapore-listed shipping trust resumes trading Rongsheng lands new shareholder via a $181m convertible bond Yard secures financial aid in deal with VMS P3 will bring stability, says CSAV Chile-based carrier ponders joining industry giants or forging rival alliances

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Shaky start for Ardmore 'ECO' TANKER owner Ardmore Shipping priced its IPO below the target range last night and saw its shares drop in today's NYSE debut Box rates get off seesaw? SPOT BOX rates are continuing to seesaw, but the outlook has become a little more robust as the peak season began today, a senior shipping analyst said KSS Line profits rise 265% SOUTH Korean LPG and chemical shipping specialist KSS Line said today 2Q13 net profit surged 265% year on year Rongsheng issuing bonds CHINA Rongsheng HI said it has conditionally agreed to issue HK$1.4Bn ($180.54M) in 7% convertible bonds, due 2016 APSEZ profits rise 51% HIGH GROWTH in revenues helped Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone post a 51% increase in consolidated year-on-year net profits for its April-June quarter CSAV improves cost efficiency CHILEAN liner CSAV cut its adjusted losses during the latest quarter, buoyed by a one-off gain from a loan prepayment and improved operating returns Zhongchang to invest in two units CHINA'S Zhongchang Marine said it plans to invest 150M yuan ($24.48M) in its two wholly owned subsidiaries 'K' Line diversifying ro-ro cargo mix 'K' LINE told Fairplay today that flat growth in vehicle cargo shipments is prompting Japan's third-biggest shipowner to seek breakbulk cargoes for its pure car & truck carriers COSCO (Singapore) profits slashed by 56% COSCO Corp (Singapore) posted a 56% fall in net profits for 2Q13, ended 30 June Pacific Basin returns to profits HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin said today it returned to the black in 1H13, as its drybulk business outperformed the weak spot market Frontline pares ATM volume FRONTLINE, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, said it issued 329,532 new ordinary shares in July SINOPEC starts building Guangxi LNG scheme SINOPEC, China's second-largest oil giant, said today it has started construction at its LNG terminal in the Guangxi region Strike sparks delays GERMAN shippers face severe material delays, premium freight expenses and missed sailings because of a continuing strike by inland lock operators BH swings to losses SINGAPORE shipbuilder BH Global Marine posted losses of $0.28M in 1Q13, ended 30 June FSL confirms 6-month loan relaxation FIRST Ship Lease Trust today confirmed its loan covenants have been relaxed for another six months

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Hutchison Port Holdings' Throughput Rises 2 Percent Hutchison Whampoa reported its throughput for its ports and related services division was 37.9 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the first six months of 2013, up 2 percent year-over-year. From January to June, revenue for Hutchison Port Holdings rose 6 percent to HK$16.9 billion (about US$2.2 billion), compared to the same period... Yusen Logistics Posts Fiscal Year First Quarter Loss Major Japanese international freight forwarder Yusen Logistics Co. said that it slipped into the red in the first quarter of fiscal 2013, which started on April 1, despite a big jump in operating revenue. Yusen Logistics suffered a group net loss of 592 million yen ($5.98 million) in the April-June quarter,... DB Schenker to Test China-Germany Intermodal Run DB Schenker will launch a new China-to-Germany intermodal pilot service on Aug. 14 in conjunction with partners in China, adding to the growing number of rail options available to shippers seeking faster delivery times to Europe from China than currently possible using slow-steaming ocean liner services. The company is also examining the... Singapore Builds for the Future The same focus on innovation in manufacturing and logistics that made Singapore a global powerhouse will allow the island to capitalize on Asian trade growth, the executive director of logistics at Singapore's Economic Development Board. Asia's trade may be slowing, but it's a temporary phenomenon because trade's key drivers - including... Atlas Air Worldwide Reports 32.8 Percent Drop in Profit Atlas Air Worldwide's net income plummeted 32.8 percent from $31.2 million in the second quarter of 2012 to $21.0 million in the second quarter of 2013. Quarterly revenue for the American cargo and passenger charter airline was $403.6 million in total, down from $424.7 million in the same quarter last year. However,... FMC Seeks Public Input on 2014-2018 Draft Plan The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is inviting public comment on its initial draft plan for fiscal years 2014 to 2018, which replaces and updates the current plan for 2010 to 2015. One major difference between the FMC's current strategic plan and the initial draft plan for 2014 to 2018 includes the... Fewer Infrastructure Deals in 2013, But Higher Values Infrastructure "mega deals" continued to drive up deal value in the transportation and logistics industry in the second quarter of 2013, despite subdued merger and acquisition activity overall, according to PwC US, the U.S. firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers. In the second quarter, there were 31 transportation and logistics transactions worth $50 million... DOT Proposes to Cut 'Burdensome' Trucking Paperwork Anthony Foxx, U.S. transportation secretary, has announced a proposal to eliminate a "burdensome" daily paperwork requirement for professional truck drivers, in order to reduce costs to the industry by an estimated $1.7 billion. Current federal regulations require commercial truck drivers to conduct pre- and post-trip equipment inspections and file driver vehicle... Report: Volume of Mexico Cargo Thefts Drops FreightWatch International, a logistics security services company, reported a total of 295 cargo thefts in Mexico in the second quarter of 2013. Although the number is notably lower than the 401 thefts recorded during the same period in 2012, the "lack of consistency" in cargo theft reporting in Mexico "precludes an... Joint US-China Customs Operation Cracks Down on Counterfeiters U.S. Customs and Border Protection and China's General Administration of Customs have jointly seized more than 243,000 counterfeit consumer electronics products as part of their month-long intellectual property rights enforcement operation. The operation was the first of its kind between the two customs agencies, resulting from a commitment between CBP and... Lawsuit Challenges Bayonne Bridge Project A coalition representing environmental and community groups and the Teamsters union has filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate a permit to raise the Bayonne Bridge in the Port of New York and New Jersey until a more thorough environmental study is done. The Coast Guard issued a permit in May to... US Intermodal Traffic Continues to Climb U.S. intermodal volume for the week ending July 27 grew year-over-year for the fourth consecutive week, totaling 256,379 trailers and containers, according to the Association of American Railroads. The last streak of growth in this lane lasted 12 weeks, prior to a decline in the week of June 29. Combined North American carload volume... Report: North Europe Imports, Exports to Fall in 2013 North Europe's import volume is projected to fall by 8.9 percent to 12.2 million 20-foot-equivalent units in 2013, despite a 3.9 percent increase in Europe's overall import volume, according to the North Europe Global Port Tracker, released by Hackett Associates and the Institute of Shipping Economics and Logistics. Furthermore, the report... NY-NJ Delays Hit Drayage Company Still Reeling From Sandy ARL Network's Container Transport Services operates from a cramped trailer in a gritty industrial section of South Kearny, N.J., in the shadow of the Pulaski Skyway. The surrounding scenery is recognizable to Sopranos viewers. The trailer has a battered look, but the computers, phones and bottom four feet of paneling are... Brokers vs. Carriers Q: I just came across a report of a court decision in a case entitled Infinity Air v. Echo Global Logistics decided by the U.S. District Court for Oregon on June 20, 2013, in which the judge ruled Echo was a broker and not a motor carrier and was therefore... Tuscola Industrial Rail Park Receives CSX Select Site Designation JACKSONVILLE, Fla., /PRNewswire/ -- CSX Corporation announced today that the Tuscola Industrial Rail Park inTuscola, IL, has been designated a CSX Select Site. Select Sites are locations for manufacturing projects along the CSX network that can progress rapidly because standard land use issues have been addressed, and the site is ready... Carrier Transicold Keeps Martin Brower UK Cool During Deliveries Carrier Transicold UK has secured an order for 30 Vector^TM 1950 MT (multi-temperature) units and eight Supra^TM 950 MT units from Martin Brower UK. The new equipment will be used to deliver a mixture of ambient, chilled and frozen produce to restaurants nationwide. Carrier Transicold helps improve global transport and... WCI: Trans-Pacific Eastbound Rates Strengthen World Container Index Rates to Shanghai Full-size image Trans-Pacific eastbound rates from Rotterdam to Shanghai rose fin the week of Aug. 1 for the second straight week, according to the latest release of the World Container Index. Westbound rates from Los Angeles to Shanghai saw little movement in July. The Europe-to-Asia eastbound rate...

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Saint John's promise Canadian energy players Irving Oil and TransCanada have mooted a $300m oil export terminal for the country's east coast. ISC scoops up $30m International Shipholding Corp (ISC) has pocketed $30.2m in net proceeds after underwriters added to the pot of a preferred shares sale. Analysis: Ardmore did enough Ardmore Shipping's New York IPO was a success. Ardmore Shipping's New York IPO was a disappointment. Sanko has a plan Sanko has filed its long delayed action plan to return from bankruptcy with the Tokyo District Court. Golar wins Jordan job John Fredriksen's Golar LNG has tied up a deal to supply a floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) to Jordan. Waste ship grounds An initial bid to refloat a Danish waste carrier aground off Norway has failed. Diana nets Rio deal Diana Shipping has tied up a long term contract for a panamax bulker it bought in the spring. Blank Rome expands Blank Rome, which boasts the largest maritime law practice in the United States, has added to its muscle after sweeping in to empty out a smaller Houston firm. Home loan hit for Restis Beleaguered Greek tycoon Victor Restis was once again hauled before the public prosecutor and investigating magistrate today to answer charges in connection with a loan taken from First Business Bank (FBB). UK to finally sign MLC The UK is finally poised to sign the landmark Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) as soon as next week at the end of a drawn out process that had threatened to undermine the country's reputation as a well-regulated and high quality flag. Cosco earnings chopped Cosco Corp (Singapore) has pledged to plough on with its venture into the offshore sector after posting a less than stellar set of second quarter numbers. Rongsheng running hot A much needed cash injection sent shares in China Rongsheng racing upwards today. Uljanik in reverse Croatian shipyard Uljanik has slumped to a loss in the first half as revenue shrank. UANI targets Messina US pressure group United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has targeted another European shipowner over its Iranian operations. Cosco nets offshore orders Cosco Corporation (Singapore) has bagged a pile of fresh offshore orders worth approaching $300m. Big John richer than Batman Shipowners are often cast in the role of comic book villain. Seavoss fleet for sale Struggling German owner Seavoss Schiffahrt has put its fleet of four general cargoships on the market to clear debts. Hornbeck doubles up Hornbeck Offshore Services doubled its second quarter profit off the back of a reinvigorated offshore support vessel (OSV) market in the Gulf of Mexico. PB profitable Pacific Basin Shipping has turned in a tiny profit in the face of the worst dry cargo market in almost three decades. Huangpu wins bulk duo CSSC group yard Guangzhou Huangpu Shipbuilding has added to its orderbook with a deal for two new big handymaxes. Pac Basin ramps it up Pacific Basin Shipping has continued a huge expansion drive which will see its owned fleet all but double this year. US tightens Iran net The US has passed a new bill aimed at cutting Iranian crude exports to near zero, but success depends on Asian cooperation. Scorpio scores again Scorpio Tankers has collected $190m from a share issue to fund its next round of fleet expansion. Sea Diamond master guilty The master of the Louis cruiseship Sea Diamond has received a suspended jail sentence of 12 years and two months for his role in its fatal sinking off Greece in 2007. Namura profit soars Namura Shipbuilding of Japan has pushed up first quarter earnings as revenue strengthened. Njord makes it eight Njord Offshore has exercised options for two more windfarm service vessel newbuildings at Australia's Strategic Marine. Ardmore shoots low Ardmore Shipping looks to have been forced to cut the price of its initial public offering (IPO) in the US in a bid to get it away. Seadrill back at Dalian Seadrill has returned to China's Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Offshore for another pair of high-spec jack-up drilling rigs. FSL back in action First Ship Lease Trust (FSL Trust) resumed trading on the Singapore Exchange Thursday after a month long suspension. CSAV back in black Compania Sudamericana de Vapores (CSAV) has returned to profit in the second quarter on the back of a major costing cutting effort.

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AUGUST 1, 2013
China rolls out country-wide transport and logistics VAT CSAV records 2Q net profit The Chilean liner carrier on Thursday reported a net profit of $34.3 million in the second quarter of 2013, the second profitable quarter for the line since it was taken over by the Luksic Group in 2011. Steel drives breakbulk growth in Charleston New steel business helped the Port of Charleston experience an 85 percent increase in breakbulk volume during the fiscal year fourth quarter ended June 30 from the first nine months, according to the South Carolina Ports Authority. May brings rise in NAFTA trading Suit seeks environmental study of Bayonne Bridge heightening Several environmental groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the Coast Guard and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, challenging a permit amendment authorizing the raising of the Bayonne Bridge. American Airlines creditors approve reorganization AMR has been soliciting approval for its regorganization plan since early June, when the court authorized the new direction. A confirmation hearing is scheduled with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York on Aug. 15. VPA board rotates chairmanship Saudia Cargo opens Nairobi hub U.S. schedules continued trade talks with Japan Executive moves

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AUGUST 1, 2013
Cruise lines eyeing post-2015 itinerary changes Carnival's move out of two US ports seen as a sign of things to come as cost of operating in ECAs rises. Fujairah prices lacklustre Incremental gains seen at Suez but 180 cSt at Durban flat for second day. Prices steady across Europe 380 cSt material adds $4 in Rotterdam pushing it past $600 a metric tonne. LA: Bunker market stays volatile Average monthly bunker prices have shown bigger moves than elsewhere in the past six months. New player could 'reverse decline' in LA bunker sales Volatility, not sales in Russia's Far East, behind lower volumes, says storage operator. Singapore fuel stocks see slight draw down Inventories fall for fifth time in six weeks. Bunker prices end day mixed in Asia Hong Kong traders reported mixed demand on cyclone threat to deliveries. New trader at Monjasa Wong joins Monjasa's Singapore office from APL. Island Oil hires new bunker trader Virginie Lafage is based at firm's new liaison office in Nice. VAT cut boosts bunker sales at Indian port HPCL says Kochi has 'tremendous potential' as a bunker hub. COSCON makes BAF revision Changes will affect shipments from the Far East and Indian sub-continent to Europe and the Mediterranean. Fuel oil imports to China fell in July Volumes down by 17%. WFS performance beats analyst estimates The firm is 'pleased with our overall performance especially in our marine segment', says CEO. Bunker trader and broker returns to KPI Bridge Oil Felber returns to firm's New York office 'with an extended knowledge', says spokesman. Typhoon threatens bunker deliveries at Hong Kong Deliveries at South Lamma Anchorage to be 'extremely vulnerable', says Fratelli Cosulich. New Managing Director at Hong Kong bunkering firm Edward Cheng to take position at Endeavour Bunker from September 1 onwards.

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PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

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