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BRIEFS

November 14, 2013

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Hapag posts quarterly profit decline to US$82 million, sales off 5pc Asia-Europe box volumes rise 8pc in 3Q, and 3.4pc in first 9 months Hebei ports box volume up 57.7pc to 1.07 million TEU in first 10 months Sinotrans bond sale to raise US$328.2 million to build working capital China's October rail freight volume up 7.4pc to 348.1 million tonnes MacAndrews switches to London Thamesport Viability of extending 14,000-TEU ships to 16,000-TEUers tempts owners BMW to open spare part centre in Hebei under JV with property group Transport Corporation of India revenue up 6pc, but profit flattens MOL lauds Singapore's importance at party attended by high officials Damco launches air cargo charter service from Zhuhai to Amsterdam Buenos Aires' Aerolineas Cargo 12th member of SkyTeam Cargo Alliance FedEx to employ local staff in Asia Pacific to better serve SMEs

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Asia-Europe box capacity projected to increase in 2014 Box service to Russia launched for Sochi Winter Olympics DB Schenker Logistics improves temperature monitoring in warehouses & pharmaceutical transport DP World London Gateway, Britain's new high-tech port & Europe's largest logistics hub, hosts first vessel G. K. Vasan, Japanese counterpart discuss long-term maritime cooperation Limited seats remain for Krabbendam Heavy Lifting & Transport Masterclass 2013 in Mumbai NYK receives top environmental technology award DP World's global container volume up 2.4 pc in Q3 PPT records 26.7 pc traffic growth in April-Oct. PSA to operate Lianyungang container terminal EEPC says export rebound is genuine Exports to see further growth in coming months, says Fieo President Zero point border market proposed at Wagah-Attari

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EU to co-finance study on Spanish intermodal hub US Airways and American Airlines allowed to merge Slovakia: launch of freight car casting production plant DB Schenker Logistics - Prague terminal opened More boxes in Basel's Rhine ports Contship investing in new equipment in La Spezia Freja reinforces project and heavylift department Improvements in the pipeline for tachograph FPS Group adds two new members US charter company seeks bankruptcy protection - again Veteran going ashore Etihad Airways turns ten Scania inaugurates climate test facility in Sweden Ceva lands new contract with Terex in Brazil Global containerised volumes on the rise Wieder freie Fahrt? Reshuffle on Irish and British isles Port of LA starts incentive programme to attract cargo

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Wärtsilä to retrofit Ro-Pax with scrubber system Maersk Line Ltd MSC contract is worth potential $143 million Strategic launches first vessel from its Vietnam shipyard Aegean swoops on Hess bunkering business Norwegian Cruise Line opts for Resolve simulator training

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Washington state trade team begins six-day mission in Beijing First canola seed shipment arrives at Port of Warden facility Crowley presents scholarships to University of Alaska Fairbanks students Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Lisbon strike action General Dynamics NASSCO nets order for new LNG vessel

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Navios Logistics inks 20-year deal with Vale Contract from iron ore giant worth up to $1.5bn in operating profits DnB sells out of Genco position ahead of 2014 amortisation payment EXCLUSIVE: Unknown group of buyers snap up $520m stake Yangzijiang posts a healthy shipbuilding profit margin Revenue and gross profits increase as Singapore-listed yard targets offshore orders Overseas Shipholding Group turns a profit Result reflects reduced interest expenses Dynagas takes a haircut to trade on Nasdaq Prokopiou's new LNG vehicle raises $225m despite small discount HMM rights offering crosses the finish line Box carrier reins in its money-raising bid to service debt and support operations Owners look to December loadings as VLCC rates surge grinds to a halt Recent spike has proved robust after three weaker years Navios Maritime Acquisition buys three modern Chinese VLCCs Purchase confirmed as tanker owner reports a third-quarter loss Maersk beats weak markets to lift third-quarter net profits to $554m UPDATE: Return on invested capital soars to 11% as fleet costs slashed Concordia Maritime sails into the black Third-quarter spot freight rates improved West Africa pirates release C-Retriever seafarers US State Department refuses to say whether the kidnappers received a ransom payment Top shipping bankers expect brighter 2014 Petrofin charts surge of confidence in market despite shrinking lending Asia-Europe capacity set for 6.5% increase next year Rise is equivalent to an extra 2.4 Asia-Europe services, if launched at the start of 2014 Gas Natural extends charter for Höegh's LNG Libra The 13-month deal will generate around $16m Preparing for a new world order Maersk and MSC fight for pole position as the top container line Banks will get tougher on loan defaults, Citi shipping boss warns European Central Bank review will stop lenders 'kicking the can down road' Moving on up The second tier of shipping lines are continuing to expand their fleets despite tough market conditions brought on by the cascading of tonnage Shipowners alerted to looming regulatory threats World Shipping Council's Koch warns of talk to impose operational efficiency standards Norden extends dry bulk charter coverage to 2016 UPDATE: Confidence is high on dry bulk market balance despite third quarter dip in profit Aegean acquires Hess' US east coast bunker business Move marks company's Stateside customer supply debut Data Hub: Shipper and freight forwarder survey 2013 Shippers and freight forwarders have expressed their views on a range of topics, from the P3 Network to cargo safety Eitzen Chemical reduces its losses Norwegian firm predicts a rosy longer-term outlook for chemtankers Safe Bulkers launches $50m fundraiser More vessel acquisitions on the agenda but deals could wait until next quarter Yangzijiang sets up first shipmanagement firm in Shanghai free trade zone Shanghai Run Yuan to manage 11 bulk carriers under Yangzijiang Shipping Ports America heads effort to make US ports world-class Gap will close in five years, says CEO Michael Hassing

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Baltic Trading goes 'eco' BALTIC Trading wasted no time today putting follow-on proceeds to work, announcing a deal to acquire two fuel-efficient newbuild resales and secure two options BG sells Curtis stake for $2Bn UK LNG trader BG Group has sold more of its stake in the Queensland Curtis LNG project to China National Offshore Oil Corp for $1.93Bn Norden adds bulkers NORDEN, the listed Danish drybulker and product tankers group, today said it has ordered five newbuilding drybulkers Uni-Asia earnings rise 19% TONNAGE provider and investment company Uni-Asia said today net profits for 3Q13 rose 19% year on year to $2.5M Follow-on pricing pressures Safe Bulkers SHARES of Safe Bulkers are falling today after pricing was revealed on its overnight follow-on offering Baltic Trading prices its follow-on offering PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired Baltic Trading today priced a follow-on offering to raise proceeds for potential Ultramax acquisitions Frangou seals Vale deal NAVIOS Logistics today confirmed a 20-year contract with Brazil's Vale, with a positive EBITDA effect of up to $1.5Bn over the lifetime of the deal Dynagas LNG misses goal GEORGE Prokopiou's Dynagas LNG Partners has succeeded in its quest to go public, albeit at lower pricing than hoped Navios Acquisition buys three VLCCs NYSE-listed Navios Acquisition today announced higher quarter losses and the purchase of three Chinese-built VLCCs

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Long Beach Mayor's Actions Seen Threat to Port Shipping lines and terminal operators at the Port of Long Beach are concerned that an apparent attempt by the city's mayor to remove the president of the harbor commission from the port's governing body will have a long-term impact on Long Beach's competitive position in the industry. "Our members are stunned... AirBridgeCargo's Reports Cargo Growth AirBridgeCargo Airlines transported 92,000 tons of cargo in the third quarter of 2013, a 3 percent year-over-year increase, partially driven by "strong inbound growth" generated on its main routes. In September, the Russian air cargo carrier transported 31,000 tons of cargo, increasing 2 percent from the same period last year. The airline... Shippers Turn More to Intermodal for Mexico-US Moves The share of U.S.-Mexico surface trade by value being transported via the rails is increasing, suggesting shippers are shifting more loads to intermodal transport from the highway. The share of overall surface trade between the two neighbors has risen from 14.8 percent in August 2009 to 17.8 percent this August, according... DeHaan Takes the Helm of IWLA The International Warehouse Logistics Association's board of directors named Steve W. DeHaan as its new president and CEO. DeHaan replaces Joel Anderson, who is retiring from the position he held for more than seven years. Most recently, DeHaan served as CEO of the National Home Furnishings Association, where he worked for more... Descartes Systems Group, InfoSky Form Alliance Descartes Systems Group and InfoSky have formed an alliance to streamline logistics messaging for the Chinese air cargo industry. The alliance between Descartes, a software-as-a-service solutions provider, and InfoSky, a division of China TravelSky Holding Co. that provides applications and IT services for China's Civil Aviation Administration, federates the two organizations'... US Ports See Highest West Coast Market Share Since 2011 Third Quarter 2011-2013 West Coast Market Shares By Country Full-size image North American west coast container ports experienced a slight increase in year-over-year traffic in the third quarter of 2013. Overall throughput to major west coast ports in the U.S., Mexico and Canada rose 1.7 percent year-over-year to 6,283,238 TEUs. Among North American west... Settlement Would Clear Skies for US Airways, American Merger The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a proposed settlement with US Airways and American Airlines to resolve its lawsuit challenging their planned merger. Six state attorneys general - Arizona, Florida, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Tennessee and Virginia - and the District of Columbia joined in the department's proposed settlement, which was filed... Asia-Europe Ocean Carriers Confident on Rate Hikes Conventional wisdom and economic logic, it seems, are two ideals shipping lines operating in the world's largest ocean trade really don't care to acknowledge. How else to explain Asia-Europe carriers' attempt to push through steep rate increases amid cargo growth that's advancing at a snail's pace, a persistent glut of... Damco's Profit Collapsed in Third Quarter Damco's profit collapsed to $1 million in the third quarter of 2013, from $15 million a year ago, driven by higher restructuring and overhead costs. A.P. Moller-Maersk's freight forwarding and logistics unit booked quarterly revenue of $836 million, against $838 million last time. "The additional cost mainly relates to programs to adjust... Drewry's Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Unchanged Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Nov 13, 2013 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles remained flat in the week of Nov. 13 at $1,736 per 40-foot-equivalent unit. The rate has been unchanged since falling to this level in the week of Oct. 16. "Drewry expects the... APM Terminals' Profit, Revenue Rise on Improved Traffic Port of SantosAPM Terminals boosted third quarter profit to $203 million, from $156 million a year earlier, driven by sharply higher earnings at associated companies and joint ventures. The port operating arm of Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk increased traffic by 4 percent, in line with global market growth, to 9.3 million 20-foot-equivalent... Maersk Line Posts Higher Profit Despite Lower Freight Rates Maersk Line's third quarter profit rose to $554 million in the third quarter of 2013, from $498 million a year earlier, as steep cost cuts and double digit growth in container volume offset weaker ocean freight rates. The improved performance took the Danish carrier's nine month net income to $1.2 billion,... US Diesel Prices Continue to Slide U.S. diesel prices through Nov. 11, 2013 Full-size image U.S. diesel prices decreased for a third straight week in the week ending Nov. 11, with the average price down roughly 15 cents over the three-week period, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The national average price is $3.832 per gallon, down 0.6... SeaIntel Sees Continued Growth in Asia-Europe Capacity Capacity growth in the Asia-Europe liner trade will increase 6.5 percent in 2014 unless carriers cancel services or introduce more blank sailings, according to the latest analysis by SeaIntel. Sixty-one vessels with a capacity in excess of 10,000 20-foot-equivalent units are forecast to be delivered to ship lines next year, with... Truckload Capacity Shifts as Big Carriers Acquire Competitors The Journal of Commerce Truckload Capacity Index rose unexpectedly in the third quarter to a four-year high, but that doesn't mean more tractor-trailers rolled onto highways and up to shipper docks. Instead, the leap in the index reflects a gathering concentration of capacity at the top of trucking's food chain,... Jumping to Conclusions We live in a society where jumping to conclusions without having all the facts is all too common. Case in point is another story about the bad boys of the National Football League, specifically, the behavior of the Miami Dolphins players and their conduct inside and outside the locker room. Clearly,... China's Record Spending on 'Singles' Day' Puts Pressure on Local Logistics Providers China's domestic spending shot up this year on Nov. 11 in response to "Singles' Day" marketing promotions. For the fifth consecutive year, a massive wave of shopping nationwide has responded to big discounts offered online. Sales totaled RMB 35 billion (abount US$5.7 billlion) on Taobao.com and Tmall.com, the two key sales...

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Baltic Trading books ultramax duo Baltic Trading has ordered a pair of ultramax bulkers at China's Yangfan Goup. London P&I 'disappointed' The London P&I Club has expressed disappointment at what the insurer called a "baffling" decision on the 2002 spill from the tanker Prestige. Maersk wins US charter Maersk Line has won a ro-ro contract from the US government worth as much as $143m. d'Amico to fix four d'Amico International Shipping is hopeful of securing period contracts for four of its newbuildings shortly. Varun slashes loss India's Varun Shipping has cut its third quarter loss despite seeing revenue tumble by more than half. New deal for Zvezda Sovcomflot and DSME have been brought on board to develop Russia's big new far east shipyard. NNA adds three VLCCs Greece's Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (NNA) has revealed a deal to add three modern VLCCs to its growing fleet. Safe Bulkers aims low Shares in Safe Bulkers fell today after the Greek owner priced its follow on equity offering at a discount. Navios' billion-dollar deal Navios South American Logistics has scooped a 20-year iron ore contract with Vale worth $1bn. Concordia sneaks a profit Sweden's Concordia Maritime has reported a drop in third quarter earnings as revenue fell. SCI tears up two Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has cancelled two offshore newbuildings due to late delivery. Siem Offshore sells one Siem Offshore and compatriot OH Meling have sold a jointly owned platform supply vessel. Mangouras cleared over Prestige spill Spain has absolved a trio of defendants in the Prestige case of criminal responsibilities for pollution. Fredriksen fixes four John Fredriksen's Deep Sea Supply has won long-term charters for three PSVs and an anchor-handler. Gulf Nav seeks support Gulf Navigation has called a make or break meeting with shareholders after racking up losses that threaten its existence. Hoegh's veteran in demand Hoegh LNG has stretched a charter for an elderly LNG carrier by another 13 months. Procopiou prices low George Procopiou's first attempt to access the capital markets with Dynagas has seen the Greek owner price its shares below its initial expectations. Loss mounts at SCI Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has seen its loss grow further in the second quarter of 2013 as boxships slipped into the red. SCI cash in limbo Shipping Corp of India (SCI) is facing a battle to get its hands on a refund for a cancelled boxship order in China. Norden takes five Norden has continued its dry-cargo expansion drive with the addition of five more newbuildings to its catalogue. AP Moller beats bets AP Moller-Maersk has raised its full year earnings forecast after surprising the market with a better than expected set of third quarter numbers. Norden narrows range Norden has narrowed its full year forecast amid the expectation its dry-cargo division will make a positive contribution this year. Krasnoye Sormovo drops Russian shipyard Krasnoye Sormovo has posted an 11% fall in nine-month net profit as revenue crashed. Bharati further into red India's Bharati Shipyard has posted a bigger loss after third-quarter revenue collapsed. Captive US duo freed Two US officers have been released by Nigerian pirates after being seized from a supply ship last month. Eitzen trims losses Losses at Norwegian shipowner Eitzen Chemical saw its deficit improve in the third quarter, figures released Wednesday show. Atlantic in the black Atlantic Navigation continues to improve its financial performance posting a positive result for the third quarter of 2013. Aegean buys Hess arm Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has agreed to acquire Hess Corporation's US East Coast bunkering business for $30m. GREE boosts war chest Greenship Bulk Trust has ordered two more ultramax bulkers at China's Dayang Shipyard taking its fleet to 18 ships. Numbers up at Swiber Swiber Holdings has recorded a 15.4% increase in third quarter net income despite a sizeable jump in expenses. Yangzijiang profit eases China's Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has seen its profit ease by only 6% in the third quarter, it emerged Wednesday.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
With poor 3Q numbers, YRC enters contract negotiations Negotiations between YRC Worldwide and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters are officially on, as the carrier is looking for a new five-year contract, which would help stem its losses and reduce its debt. China's e-commerce race Diversification helping truck broker industry expand Non-asset based companies that manage domestic freight moves are a growing force within the trucking sector as they move beyond dry-van truckload and become a go-to resource for smaller shippers, analysts say. Maersk reports higher profit Quarterly revenue of $14.6 billion for the group was down less than 1 percent, and the company said increased profit was achieved at all its businesses except Maersk Oil and Damco. Global Aviation Holdings enters Chapter 11 In the bankruptcy filing, the company said the Air Mobility Command's decision to cancel expansion flying for next year will cut into revenues and create overcapacity in the military cargo charter industry. AIIS taps new executive director Adjusted revenues up for DHL COSCO, Piraeus propose modification of agreement Justice reaches settlement with American, US Airways The airlines will divest 52 slot pairs at Washington Reagan National Airport, 17 slot pairs at New York LaGuardia, and two slot pairs each at airports in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles and Miami.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2013
Prices struggle to find clear direction in Rotterdam Prices lacked direction in Northwest Europe. Prices soft in Fujairah Lacklustre market seen in Suez. Singapore and Belgium hook up on LNG bunkering standards Move to facilitate development of global standards for LNG bunkering. Big three in bid for market dominance Smaller players could be squeezed out of St. Petersburg if major players get their way. Mid-week bunker prices down in Asia Supplies of bunker fuels tight at South Korea. Hong Kong supplier entering Chinese bonded market in 2014 Expects to add between 30,000 to 50,000 mt of bunker sales to total volume. Maersk Triple-E vessels 'a work in progress' Last Maersk Triple-E ship will be different from the first. US firm orders another environment friendly tanker Product tanker is also 'LNG-conversion-ready', says firm. Titan Petrochemicals mulls venture into oil rig sector Enters into MOU with offshore oil rig manufacturer and undisclosed party.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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