BRIEFS

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18 August 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

August 5, 2013

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Asia-Europe spot rates up to $1,501/TEU, Transpac hits $2,069/FEU Zim offers west coast Central America feeder loop for Asian cargo US court backs regulators on hours of work, declares end to truck war OECD: Dependency on Asia-led trade growth rises as justification wanes NYK links HK-Kaohsiung to Mindanao, Naha, Haiphong on slot buys Afghan makes Iran port deal to avoid Pakistan to reach outside world US court rules Mexican cross-border pilot truckers can keep on trucking Indian subcontinent-Mideast exports grow but Asia volumes fall 20.8pc Russia taxes Ukraine candy, after car duty hit, having levied one on US IAG Cargo revenue declines 8.3pc as volume falls 8.4pc in first half Court okay needed, but American Airlines creditors approve merger plan Chinese investment in western aviation industry growing at rapid pace Russia approves US$9.5 billion aviation programme for 2013-2015

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AUGUST 2, 2013
Big hitters to be out in force at ICS conference Amritsar ICD proposal sent for FinMin approval Privileges enjoyed by Status-Holders Federation leaders to meet Shipping Minister on wage revision Funding for LNG projects at EU ports JN Ports 4th box terminal project to be awarded this fiscal Safety & efficiency go hand-in-hand at APM Terminals Mumbai Govt gives nod for Rail Tariff Authority June sees new lows in air freight rates Crude oil imports from Iran fall by 60 pc in June Forex reserves shoot up by $960.20 m to $280.17 bn IFFCO Kandla organising seminars, tree plantations in run-up to Independence Day Another successful collaboration between PCN members Dutch steel frames on the move by Stedergroup Huge cranes being moved to PortMiami Jassim Transport excels in transportation of emergency power equipment Training benefits new project forwarders

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AUGUST 2, 2013
Third Set of Locks headed to Panama Canal Harkand Group adds ROV offshore support vessel New study on best ship management practices Blank Rome expands maritime and energy practices New dual fuel patrol boat christened in Finland Keppel FELS to build another jackup for Mexican Gulf

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AUGUST 2, 2013
Port of Port Angeles in line for federal grant funding DOT proposes rule change to cut truck driver paperwork OOCL eyes rate increase for cargo bound for Canada Port of Newport calling for applicants for General Manager US rail freight traffic sees mixed bag for week

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AUGUST 2, 2013
Asian ports under pressure The region's terminals must improve ahead of 2015 full free trade agreement Second-quarter drydockings block TEN return to profit Loss-making firm claims to have weathered the worst of the tanker downturn Kang quits STX Pan Ocean Expected $200m KDB bail-out comes to nothing and the sale of STX Dalian has stalled Safety in numbers Newcomers to Australian LNG offer Woodside a benchmark to gauge its own performance Diana says market justifies dry bulk lay-ups Executives expect further weakening of freights and values but deny 'pessimists' tag Capesizes bounce back Rates rise on strong exports from east and west coast Australia Shanghai International Port Group seeks global opportunities EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Chinese giant eyes emerging-market terminal investments and joint ventures Shanghai Port lobbies government to relax port-charge regulation EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Officials press for distorted pricing to end Guangzhou Shipyard International wins VLOC deal Henghou Group pens two 250,000 dwt ore carriers at $57m-$58m apiece Asia-Europe spot rates gain 10% Latest SCFI shows partial success with peak season surcharges Woodside welcomes new players on to its territory Competition is like 'free gym membership', says leading Australian LNG producer Savannah counts the cost of dock strike threat Port loses some 70,000 containers after cargo rerouted to west coast Funding boost for Mersin port EBRD to invest $79.5m in $450m eurobond launched by operator of Turkish port Colombo and Hambantota declared free ports Sri Lanka positions itself as a transhipment hub Hutchison Whampoa's first-half port profits fall 5% Depreciation costs of $181m on expanded facilities bite into the bottom line P3 poses more questions than answers Is effective competition secured, or will the new alliance erect excessively high barriers to entry? The ships that feed us As Europe grows less produce, the food miles debate will pass its sell-by date A tale of two tanker types The market reports a stark divergence in prospects for crude and clean tankers Taiwan Navigation picks up option for two bulkers Taipei-listed owner fixes 62,000 dwt ships at $27.3m apiece

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AUGUST 2, 2013
STX Pan Ocean's founding CEO quits STX CORP'S founder Kang Duk Soo has stepped down as co-CEO of its shipping unit STX Pan Ocean, the subsidiary said today Oz budgets A$30M for migrant ads AUSTRALIA was reported today to be spending A$30M ($26.9M) on its publicity scheme seeking to dissuade migrants from trying to get smuggled into the country TEN returns to red NYSE-listed TEN returned to the red in 2Q13, causing net losses for the company's first half as well Africa targeted for floating power generation A TURKISH operator of power-generating ships told Fairplay today it is targeting sub-Sahara Africa for floating electricity generation SHI's profits grow 12% y/y SAMSUNG HI said today net profits for 2Q13 ended 30 June grew by 11.5% year on year to 215.4Bn won ($192M) Sevan sees Seadrill lag SEVAN Drilling said today a mandatory offer to acquire all its shares by Seadrill has started slowly PETRONAS to build up owned LNG fleet MALAYSIAN oil and gas producer PETRONAS has decided to build its own fleet of LNG carriers rather than rely on its shipping subsidiary MISC STX Dalian sale to HK group falls through STX OFFSHORE & Shipbuilding said today attempts to sell its yard in Dalian, China, to a Hong Kong group have fallen through CP ownerships shifted CHANGHANG Phoenix said it has lost ownership of a dozen ships under a ruling by Wuhai Maritime Court Oz/China Capesize rates hit high RATES to transport iron ore from Western Australia to China hit a 2013 high of $8.70 per tonne yesterday, as a sudden uptick in coal demand has thinned tonnage availability 'Underperform' rating sticks to Cosco (Singapore) CIMB maintained its 'underperform' rating for Cosco Corp (Singapore), saying it "continues to disappoint" SMM sticks to 'hold' UOB KAY Hian maintained 'hold' rating for Sembcorp Marine after the yard delivered below-consensus-expectation profits for the second quarter ended 30 June Heat to spur LNG cargoes ASIAN LNG import are set to hit 17M tonnes as the summer heatwave in the Far East pulls volumes from the Atlantic basin, said IHS CERA Secondhand VLGCs sought for Iran's LPG MORE Chinese buyers are surfacing in the secondhand VLGC market, seeking tonnage to load Iranian LPG E-ships books 3 'eco' MRs DUBAI-based tanker operator E-Ships has booked three 'eco' MR tanker newbuildings for two years, brokers told Fairplay

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AUGUST 2, 2013
Metro Ports Canada Expands in British Columbia Metro Ports Canada, part of Nautilus International, has signed an agreement with Pinnacle Renewable Energy to manage the Westview Terminal operation, a wood pellet, railcar-receiving storage and vessel loading facility in the Port of Prince Rupert in British Columbia. Metro Ports Canada, headed by James Dillman, president, and Rob Waterman, vice... Single-User Port Terminals on the Wane Ocean carriers, struggling to make a profit in the face of overcapacity and declining freight rates, are taking dramatic and sometimes unexpected actions to slash costs. In this environment of frenzied cost-cutting, the proprietary container terminal operated for a single shipping line is becoming an endangered species. Nowhere is this trend... ZIM joined the Clean Cargo Working Group (CCWG) In July 2013 ZIM has officially joined The Clean Cargo Working Group, a global shipping industry initiative dedicated to improving the environmental performance of marine container transport through measurement, evaluation, and reporting. The Clean Cargo Working Group works to set industry standards and guidelines for carriers and customers. Today, CCWG... Obama Taps US Drug Policy Czar to Head CBP President Obama this week nominated the nation's drug policy czar to take the reins of Customs and Border Protection, setting the stage for the agency to get its first politically appointed chief in more than a year and a half. The nomination of R. Gil Kerlikowske, who has 37 years of... Trinity Industries' Revenue Rises 7 Percent Trinity Industries reported its profit in the second quarter of 2013 was $88.2 million, improving from $67.5 million in the second quarter of 2012. Quarterly revenue for the multi-industry company was $1.07 billion, up 7 percent from $995.5 million in the same quarter last year. The rail group reported quarterly revenue was... NY-NJ's Ship-to-Rail System Moves 5 Millionth Container ExpressRail, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's rail system that serves the port's marine terminals, has handled its 5 millionth container since it opened in 1991. Through May, there were 5,033,047 containers moved by the rail system since it opened on Maher Terminals as an environmentally friendly way... US House Committee to Consider WRRDA in September The U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has plans to consider the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 when Congress returns from its August recess in September, according to Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pa., the committee's chairman, and Rep. Bob Gibbs, R-Ohio, chairman of the Subcommittee on Water... Hours of Service Court Decision Ends Battle, Not War Debate on truck drivers' hours of service is likely to continue despite this week's appellate court ruling.WASHINGTON - U.S. Circuit Judge Janice Rogers Brown wrote that the recent federal appeals court decision on the new hours of service rules "brings an end to much of the permanent warfare" between regulators,... Sen. Thune Introduces Bill to Extend PTC Deadline to End of 2020 Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., introduced legislation this week that would delay the federal deadline for positive train control by five years to 2021. The railroad industry has repeatedly said that implementing the costly crash-avoidance technology by the end of 2015 deadline was infeasible because the enormity of the task and much... NYSA Seeks to Expand NY-NJ Dockworker Ranks The New York Shipping Association expects "within the next couple of weeks" to seek permission to expand the longshore work force in the Port of New York and New Jersey, NYSA President John Nardi said. The request will be in addition to replacement of 300 dockworkers who have opted for early... Port of Bilbao's Container Volume Slides 1 Percent Spain's Port of Bilbao reported 15 million metric tons of cargo traffic in the first six months of 2013, and increase of 11 percent year-over-year. Out of that total, however, container volume was down 1 percent year-over-year. During the first half of the year, exports through the port rose 20 percent versus the... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Aug. 2 Major container lines have announced rate increases for a variety of trades, as detailed below, slated to take effect in August, September and October: North America Two carriers have planned rate hikes for Sept. 1: APL will hike rates inits trade from the Middle East and West Asia to the U.S. and Canada: For... Delaware River Ports Drumming Up New Business When Great Lakes Dredge and Dock began deepening Reach A of the Delaware River around Philadelphia last September, it ran into an unexpected obstacle. An enormous chain resting on the river bed wrapped itself around the teeth of the dredge, grinding it to a halt for a couple of days.... Appeals Court Upholds Most of HOS Rules WASHINGTON - A U.S. appeals court on Friday upheld the majority of new federal hours of service rules, but rejected a 30-minute rest requirement for short-haul drivers, potentially ending a vicious and drawn-out battle between the trucking industry and regulators. The new rules, which took effect on July 1, require truck... Signs of Trans-Atlantic Trade Growth Buoy Shippers, Carriers The centuries-old trade between North Europe and the U.S. is all but stagnant, especially on the eastbound leg of the trade. U.S. imports from Europe are recovering, while exports must await economic revival of Europe, which seems trapped in its own dedication to austerity. All eyes are on 2014, when... SCFI: Shanghai-to-US Spot Container Rates Rise Spot container rates to the U.S. East and West coasts measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index rose in the week ending Aug. 2, following a rate increase. USL and Hapag-Lloyd had set an Aug. 1 peak-season surcharge of $400 per 40-foot container to the U.S West Coast and $600...

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AUGUST 2, 2013
Prominent lawyer passes New York's shipping community was caught of guard Friday after learning about the sudden death of Jeremy Harwood, a prominent maritime attorney with Blank Rome. All eyes on TEN Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) of Greece appears to be closing in on a charter for an LNG carrier under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea, according to an analyst at Global Hunter Securities. Cornhuskers cometh Beijing appears to have accelerated the pace of a campaign to establish new sources of agricultural commodities like corn and other crops. Chapter 11 risk persists A growing number of equity analyst are growing increasingly concerned about whether Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco) will be able to outlast the downturn in the dry-bulk market. TEN narrows loss Greek tanker owner Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) failed to shed the red in the second quarter but management believes the tides are about to turn. FMG goes large One of the world's largest mining companies is starting to turn its back on conventional capesize tonnage in favour of VLOCs. Cotton pirates pinched? Ghana's naval forces have intercepted a vessel suspected of being involved in a game changing pirate attack on a Geden Lines tanker off the coast of Gabon last month. K Line cashes cape K Line has sold off its second capesize of the year to Berge Bulk, brokers believe. Atlantska falls to loss Croatian owner Atlantska Plovidba has slumped to a loss in the first half as its bulkers struggled. Golden cools chatter Herman Billung says there is no truth in talk of a five strong resale deal. Dutch routes re-drawn The Netherlands has shifted hundreds of miles of shipping lanes to cut congestion in the North Sea. Sembmarine dips in Q2 Sembcorp Marine (Sembmarine) delivered a fall in second quarter profit that disappointed some market observers but analysts believe the firm is in line for a stronger second half of the year. Ray of light for Restis Victor Restis got what must have been a small ray of sunshine after a bad couple of weeks when the investigating magistrate decided not to impose restraining measures on him connected with a second embezzlement charge. RBS headache grows UK lender Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has revealed a deteriorating set of shipping lending figures, with provisions reaching £200m ($303.1m) in the first half. BG deals spark orders Two of the biggest names in the LNG shipping sector are ready to book newbuildings in South Korea. Messina defiant on Iran Italian owner Ignazio Messina has vowed to continue its ro-ro service from Iran, despite a campaign by US pressure group UANI. PB's price puzzler Pacific Basin Shipping is still in the market for both second hand and new bulk carriers despite the addition of more than 30 vessels in less than a year, its CEO says. No cover for tragic ferry Six Lloyd's of London syndicates have won a ruling that a ferry involved in one of the Philippines worst shipping tragedies breached an insurance warranty before its final voyage. Dart pulled free Two tugs have refloated the grounded Danish waste carrier Dart off Norway. More whale woe A Hanjin boxship arrived in Rotterdam overnight on Thursday with a whale carcass stuck on its bulbous bow. Concordia more costly TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. STX Dalian deal stalls STX Offshore & Shipbuilding is no longer in talks with a potential investor over its troubled STX Dalian shipyard in China. EBRD backs Turkish bond The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is buying into a $450m eurobond issue to develop the Turkish port of Mersin. Kang steps down Kang Duk-Soo has stepped down as chief executive officer of bankrupt Korean bulker owner STX Pan Ocean. Zim banks on Balboa Israeli container line Zim is targeting Central America with a new loop from Panama. Sumitomo suffers in first Profit at Sumitomo Heavy Industries has been chopped back as its shipyard division struggled in the first quarter. Out with the old... A batch of five Braemar brokers are about to start up on their own just as some high profile names are negotiating their exit from ACM, TradeWinds reports this week. Samsung profit jumps Samsung Heavy Industries has pushed up earnings 12% in the second quarter as high-value ship contracts pay off. Dutch yard expands Shipyard De Schroef has an eye on growing its ship repair business after acquiring a second hand drydock from Norway. Akdeniz wins one Turkey's Akdeniz Shipyard has won an order for a new fish farm service vessel from Norway. Top Ships' new tune We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Keppel wins rig deal Keppel Corp has bolstered its orderbook with an order for a jack-up drilling rig from Uruguay-based investors. MCC targets Myanmar MCC Transport, Maersk Line's intra-Asia arm, has introduced a new liner service to Myanmar. LDC seals fresh funds Louis Dreyfus Commodities (LDC) has tapped the Eurobond market for the first time raising EUR400m ($528m).

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AUGUST 2, 2013
Clean truck legislation introduced in Congress Two Democratic Capitol Hill lawmakers from New York, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Rep. Jerrold Nadler, introduced legislation Thursday that they said will "update federal law to ensure that ports can enact and enforce Clean Truck programs." Court upholds most of HOS rule A three-judge panel with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld most of the FMCSA's hours of service rule change, striking down the 30-minute break provision for short-haul carriers. U.S. rail activity rises in July U.S. truckers to save $1.7 billion from cut in red tape NYK implementing South Atlantic chassis charge U.S., China team up to seize fake electronics CMA CGM ordering more 16,000-TEU ships U.S. updates historical GDP, 2Q up 1.7% Alabama governor appoints industry vets to port board Swissport buys Servisair Fernandez says goodbye to TIACA Property brokers, forwarders urged to update data with FMCSA Roanoke Trade Services is advising freight forwarders and property brokers that they need to "re-comply" with new permitting and bonding mandate put forth in the 2012 highway reauthorization bill, known as MAP 21. Importers call failed GSP renewal 'difficult to swallow' GSP is designed to promote economic growth in the developing world by providing preferential, duty-free entry for up to 5,000 products when imported from one of 127 designated beneficiary countries and territories. EU keeps door open to U.S. beef imports FedEx releases new cold shipping option

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AUGUST 2, 2013
Fuel prices end week on high note in the Americas Demand was said to be average in Houston on Friday. Weekly global market update A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world. Dutch part of North Sea enforces changes to shipping routes Changes to routes will keep waterways safe for maritime traffic and ensure an efficient use of available space for other projects. Fujairah bunker prices end week firm MGO prices made gains in Cape Town. Double digit gain in Rotterdam Similar gains seen in Piraeus. Rise in sales of high viscosity bunker product in South Korea Refiner sharpens focus with tank conversion. Chinese bunker suppliers 'losing ground' Another regional bunker market could be suffering under competition from ports in the Russian Far East. Jail sentences in Sea Diamond trial Sinking left two passengers dead and threatened major bunker spill. Bunker prices up in Asian trade Weather conditions disrupted delivery schedules at Hong Kong port. International Bunkering appoints new head for India office Chandan Samaiyar started his new role on August 1. Dan-Bunkering welcomes new trader Christian Andreasen is based at the firm's Copenhagen office. Ship suspected in bunker spill allowed to sail Vessel has 'urgent cargo' for riot hit island. STX: Cash expected to settle bunker bills Korean bank said to be willing to ease company cash-flow squeeze. Vessels with more 'range and bunkering capability' ordered New vessels will be built with increased fuel tank capacity of 18,000 litres. Oryx Energies strengthens position in South Africa Firm acquired LPG distribution businesses of BP at the country. Vessels cleared for fuel scrubber installation Poly Shield Technologies concludes three-ship installation survey for its DSOX-15 Fuel purification system. Hambantota starting bunker ops by end-August, says SLPA Hambantota and Colombo declared as free ports in effort to improve foreign investment. Swedish firm claims innovative solution for emissions 'One of the most effective and exciting green technologies the world has yet seen,' says HIT spokesperson. COSCON makes further bunker rate adjustments New rates to take effect from September 1.

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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 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.

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

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