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BRIEFS

May 15, 2013

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Singapore's NOL narrows quarterly loss 64pc, but oversupply clouds boxes Ningbo-Zhoushan port now accessible to world's biggest 18,000-TEUers Hutchison's Felixstowe port named Best Container Terminal in Europe Vessels prohibited at anchor during monsoon period at Porbandar in Gujarat Shandong's April short sea volume rises 15.6pc, boxes up 18.5pc Chongqing plans to develop highways to ASEAN to speed delivery Kerry Logistics expands in Vietnam, buys most of JV express company Ron Widdows takes his place in International Maritime Hall of Fame Maersk Line Limited reflags to US eight second-hand vessels US Senate bill would extend ban on big trucks on all US highways China Construction Bank lends US$812 million to Jinjiang dry port plan Oil-rich Iraq buys Chinese trains in plodding railway reconstruction AA Cargo expands global network with Dallas/Fort Worth to Seoul service LATAM Airlines saves US$3.2 million in fuel with Kelvar light containers American Airlines on track for merger with US Airways in Q3

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MAY 14, 2013
Bahri conferred global performer award Grampus Shipping & Logistics successfully handles project cargo movement to Bahrain IMO's legal panel approves draft guidelines on crime at sea Sharp drop in key Drewry transpacific spot rate Tighter discharge regulations should reduce damage to the marine environment Antwerp Port Authority sets an example in green logistics MERC conducts hearing at JN Port on re-categorising electricity tariff EU air freight security regulations expected to increase costs for shippers Govt doubles import duty on cashew to 70 pc INR turns sharply weak on fresh dollar demand RBI panel recommends steps to boost exports The two faces of our 'dabba' movement

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Shippers unwilling to reward innovation Geodis and Coruscant install new solar power plants in... Ceva opens City of Pharma in Italy Honold Logistik Group building 44,000 sqm logistics centre... GAC Taiwan wins China Airlines' airfreight award Boeing delivers first direct purchased B767-300ER to MIAT First A350 XWB painting completed in Toulouse Good first quarter for ICTSI Port of Los Angeles awards new contract to Ports America 4flow supervisory board augmented Bison Transport purchases Searcy Trucking Russian Railways' network loads less freight Spedition Bode takes delivery of 50 new Kögel Cargo Rail... Canadian Pacific increases 2013 capital investment...

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MAY 14, 2013
Victor Restis denies allegations of Iran ties Study: OSV and MODU fleets set for growth Kings Point announces commencement speaker EC antitrust officials raid oil company offices Subsea vessels fuel Vard order intake Marcon brokers sale of 1995-built Alaska tug

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MAY 14, 2013
Port of Coos Bay schedules marina master plan town hall NOL Group releases first quarter 2013 numbers Evergreen Line receives top carrier recognition Greenbrier Companies retiring majority of 2026 senior notes Trucking group praises NTSB for impaired driving recommendations

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MAY 14, 2013
Restis dismisses claim of Iran link to former bank US lobby group targets Greek owner, citing pitch last year by blacklisted compatriot Do Singapore's rig builders need an export credit agency? China and South Korea rivalry strengthens city state shipyards' need for support Claims frequency will not rise for another year, says UK P&I club Combined ratio of 104% is higher than club would have liked Update: Cambie appointment sees Ofers' Singapore hub plans take shape OOIL finance chief joins Quantum Pacific as shipping dynasty's fleet reshuffle continues ICAP writes down dry chartering business by $12m Outlook is more positive for tankers Pollution regulation sparks owners' concern UK P&I Club issues guidance on Marpol amendments after spate of inquiries Shipping downturn sees guarantees used more widely Owners must distinguish between on-demand and performance guarantees, says Clyde & Co China shipbuilders step up their quest for innovation Technical knowledge means power in today's cut-throat competitive environment Collaboration is key to innovation in ship design As owners back drive to break new ground, yards must brace themselves to respond Hapag-Lloyd declares $1,000 per teu Asia-north Europe rate hike Carrier plans a further peak-season surcharge from August to September Braemar's broking profit falls below other divisions for the first time Firm expands to position itself for market recovery PIB ban must fly Shipping is right to demand tighter rules after synthetic rubber discharge kills 4,000 birds Sniffing gas Proposed system to monitor CO2 emissions has a whiff of market-based measure about it North American crude exports will reshape global tanker shipping Trade patterns will shift as more countries opt for tight-oil drilling, says IEA Headquarters sale pushes NOL back to black First-quarter net profit of $76m includes gain from Singapore disposal Goldfield stands down at Dover Westminster stymied trust port chief executive's privatisation plans Atlantic Cartier will return to service in June Experts assess fire damage to multipurpose ro-ro/boxship Evergreen bemoans 'unfair attention' from Drewry over rates strategy Taiwanese carrier hits back at Container Insight Weekly report DP DHL reports 'solid' first quarter after rise in ocean volumes Results highlight shift away from airfreight HHLA sees first-quarter throughput rise as total revenue falls 'Difficult' market offset by growth in Asia, Odessa and Baltic feeder trade

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MAY 14, 2013
Xstrata drops 'Reef' terminal GLENCORE Xstrata today announced it had dropped its Keppel Bay $1Bn Balaclava Island coal terminal on Australia's Great Barrier Reef coast Matsuda leaving MarAd EMBATTLED US Maritime Administration chief David Matsuda will leave the agency at the end of May Golden still in Capesize GOLDEN Ocean Group has acquired a 50% stake in a 180,000dwt Capesize bulk carrier for an undisclosed price, in a move regarded as highlighting the company's continued interest in this sector Funding shortfall blamed for tower smash THE president of Italy's logistics association has linked the recent fatal incident at the port of Genoa to a chronic failure to invest in Italy's port infrastructure VLGC freight rates continue upward momentum RATES to haul LPG on very large gas carriers touched a 2013 high at $57.875 per tonne yesterday, as lower LPG contract prices lifted market sentiment Venezuela box imports dwindle CARIBBEAN container volumes are being hit by a sudden decline in Venezuelan imports, port and carrier executives have told Fairplay Disconnect between cash and end-buyers CASH buyers continue to offer top dollar for elderly tonnage for demolition in India, despite weak fundamentals that have seen end-buyers refusing to pay high prices VARD profits drop 30% VARD, the Fincantieri-owned former STX OSV of Norway, said today profits for the first quarter fell 30% to 188M kroner ($32M) Evergreen named Best Trans-Pacific Shipping Line TAIWAN'S Evergreen Line has been awarded Best Ocean Carrier - Transpacific at the 27st Annual Asian Freight & Supply Chain Awards (AFSCA) on 9 May, the company announced yesterday Offshore vessels soften shipbuilding slowdown A SWITCH in newbuilding orders towards specialised tonnage, such as offshore services vessels, has helped the shipbuilding industry to adapt to a lower pace of ordering, according to a senior shipping analyst Classic cruise ships to return to service PORTUGUESE businessman Rui Alegre has confirmed that he plans to bring four former Classic International Cruises (CIC) ships back into operation under a new company More VLGC newbuilding orders seen THE recent string of VLGC newbuilding orders is unlikely to stop anytime soon, the Argus LPG Asia conference heard today NOL returns to black NEPTUNE Orient Lines said today it was able to swing to profits of $76M in the first quarter of the year from losses of $254M a year ago MPM retains 'buy' rating MARCO Polo Marine of Singapore retained 'buy' ratings from DMG & Partners today amid "weaker-than-expected" first quarter results Nam Cheong 'to outperform' NAM CHEONG shares are expected to 'outperform' in the short-term following order wins worth $110M this week, said securities analyst DMG & Partners

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MAY 14, 2013
Maersk to Raise Far East-Mediterranean Rates Maersk Line will boost rates on its trade route from the Mediterranean to the Far East, effective June 1: From the Mediterranean, excluding Syria, to the Far East, the increase will be $150 per dry and refrigerated container. From Syria to the Far East, the increase will be $115 per dry and... US Surface Transportation Board Revises Arbitration Rules The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has approved final mediation and arbitration rules that establish a new arbitration program for shippers and railroads. The program allows shippers and railroads to voluntarily arbitrate certain types of disputes with defined liability limits in matters coming before the agency. The board has identified specific types... Port of Virginia's Container Traffic Up in April The Port of Virginia handled 179,370 20-foot-equivalent units in April, rising 5.7 percent or 9,726 TEUs from April 2012. Export TEUs reached 96,261, up 6.1 percent year-over-year, while import TEUs were 83,109, up 5.3 percent. "Our year-to-date TEU volume is up 6.1 percent, a difference of nearly 40,000 TEUs," said Rodney W.... Salvage Conference to Discuss Non-Tank Vessel Response Plans New regulations for the non-tank vessel response plans will be discussed at the 2013 National Maritime Salvage Conference, taking place from Sept. 9-12 at the Key Bridge Marriott Hotel in Arlington, Va. On March 9, 2013, the OPA 90 Vessel Response Plan regulatory package outlining requirements for non-tank vessels trading in... Cut in NY-NJ Port Assessments on Tap The New York Shipping Association expects within the next 30 to 60 days to announce a reduction in the per-container assessment that funds longshore benefits at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The planned reduction will be among the first visible savings to port users from the NYSA's recently... Yusen Logistics to Open Warehouse in Chicago Yusen Logistics' Americas division will officially open its new 229,000 square foot warehouse in Chicago on May 20, 2013. "Chicago is a key market for Yusen Logistics," said Scott Corless, senior vice president and general manager of the international division, in a written statement. The facility, near the cargo entrance of O'Hare... CSAV to Modify US Gulf Service Rotation in June CSAV's new U.S. Gulf service rotation.Compañía Sud Americana de Vapores will modify the northbound rotation of its U.S. Gulf service by introducing a direct call at Cartagena, Colombia, in replacement of Caucedo, Dominican Republic. The first sailing with the new port rotation will be the Suape Express, voyage 1316, with an... Canada, Ghana to Pursue Trade Deal Canada intends to deepen trade and investment relations with Ghana, according to John Baird, Canada's foreign affairs minister. Baird and his Ghanaian counterpart, Hannah Tettah, agreed that finalizing a foreign investment promotion and protection agreement is a joint priority. "Our government is committed to increasing trade and diversifying our engagement with fast... Energy, Intermodal Help Railroads Light It Up Anyone with doubts of the U.S. Class I railroad industry's pricing power and improved efficiency, should look at the major carriers' first quarter financials. The four publicly traded railroads - CSX Transportation, Norfolk Southern Railway, Union Pacific Railroad and Kansas City Southern Railway - expanded their total profit by 9.6 percent... Report: Florida Ports' Economic Impact on the Rise Florida ports' total economic impact value for cargo activities rose 26 percent from $66 billion in 2008 to $90 billion in 2012, according to the Florida Ports Council's 2013-2017 Five-Year Florida Seaport Mission Plan. The report also showed that the ports now account for 13 percent of the state's gross domestic... ASF Logistics Account Executive Appointed to Savannah Traffic Club Board MOBILE, Ala. - ASF Logistics today announced that Account Executive Ricky Stille has been appointed to a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the Savannah Traffic Club. In this role, Stille will play a leadership role in the organization's efforts to promote logistics in the Savannah area as... Long Beach Named North America's Best Seaport The Port of Long Beach earned "best seaport in North America" honors at the 2013 Asian Freight and Supply Chain Awards recently hosted in Beijing by the Cargonews Asia shipping trade publication. It's the 16th win in the past 18 years for Long Beach. The award recognizes the best ports as... New Crane to Arrive for Australia's Port of Fremantle Fremantle Inner Harbour awaits new post-Panamax crane.A new post-Panamax container crane will arrive at the Fremantle Inner Harbour in Western Australia on May 15. The crane will delivered via the Zhen Hua 21. The ship will have four cranes on board. One of the cranes will be unloaded at the Patrick... Report: US Import Growth to Reach Standstill by Summer Import volume at the U.S.'s major retail container ports is expected to rise 3.3 percent in May compared with the same month last year, but growth could slow to a standstill by the end of the summer, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail... Agreement Clears Way for South Carolina Inland Port Nordic Cold Storage has reached an agreement with South Carolina State Ports Authority to terminate the lease on its warehouse facility in Greer, S.C., clearing the way for a $43 million inland port to be built in its place. Condemnation proceedings had begun, and the settlement will end those proceedings. The... 13 New Ships Delivered in April New post-Panamax ships account for most of the new container ships delivered so far this year. In April, shipping lines and shipowners took deliveries of 13 new container ships with a combined capacity of 108,142 20-foot-equivalent units, according to Clarksons. April deliveries included six vessels with more than 8,000 TEUs totaling a... OOCL to Hike Asia-New Zealand Rates in July OOCL will boost freight rates for traffic from Asia to New Zealand, starting July 1. The increase will be $200 per 20-foot-equivalent unit, the container line said.... STTAS-Brazil to Host Reception for Van Andel Global Trade Center's Trade Mission to Brazil DETROIT, Mich. - Sandler and Travis Trade Advisory Services-Brazil will be hosting an evening reception May 14 for participants in a trade mission being conducted by the Van Andel Global Trade Center at Grand Valley State University in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The weeklong mission, taking place...

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MAY 14, 2013
Restis fires back Greek shipowner Victor Restis has been accused of engaging in illicit dealings with Iran while serving as chairman of First Business Bank (FBB). Buy bodes well for dry Golden Ocean caught the market off guard Tuesday after acquiring a capesize bulker through a joint venture with a strategic partner whose identity remains a mystery. Solvang earnings bounce Norwegian gas carrier specialist Solvang has seen its bottom line given a huge boost by financial items. UK Club in $9.5m surplus The free reserve of the United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association edged up to a record $494m, following a surplus of $9.5m through the year to the 20 February renewal. Five missing after smash Five fishermen have been reported missing after their boat was in collision with a chemical tanker off China. Varun chops loss India's Varun Shipping has endured another tough quarter despite slashing its net loss. Jaya edges up Jaya Holdings has posted improved first quarter numbers thanks to its growing ship chartering division. Tale of two markets ICAP has taken an £8m writedown on its dry-cargo chartering division due to the bleak prospects facing the sector. Better late than never Nisshin Shipping of Japan has succeeded in selling an MR tanker at the second time of asking for a useful $0.5m more. Banking on share issue Germany's Commerzbank is selling EUR 2.5bn ($3.23bn) of new shares as it seeks to pay back the government for help during the financial crunch of 2008 and 2009. Vard profit squeezed Norwegian offshore vessel shipbuilder Vard has seen its bottom line curtailed by lower margin work. No cape alarm at Braemar Braemar Seascope has dismissed concerns about a potential over-ordering of capesize newbuildings during the early months of 2013. Azuma result dips Azuma Shipping has posted slightly weaker profit and revenue figures for its financial year ending 31 March. Tallink trims loss Estonian ro-pax group Tallink has cut its first-quarter loss despite falling passenger numbers. HRG rooted in the red Norwegian ferry and cruiseship owner Hurtigruten has barely made a dent in its first quarter loss as higher financial costs wiped out operating gains. INTL snaps up Cleartade Derivatives trading platform Cleartrade Exchange (CLTX) has been taken over by Nasdaq-listed INTL FCStone. Kuribayashi back in black Kuribayashi Steamship has made a resounding return to profit in the year to 31 March. NOL saved by HQ sale Singapore's NOL Group has returned to profit in the first quarter thanks to selling its headquarters. Oldendorff back in Japan Oldendorff Carriers has placed its first order at a Japanese shipyard in over 10 years. SPP adds AHTS Italy's Rimorchiatori Riuniti has booked a new anchor-handler at SPP Shipbuilding in Korea. DVB keeps losses low Shipping loan losses are being kept to a low level by German bank DVB so far this year. GOGL pounces on cape Golden Ocean has made its first ever foray into the secondhand capesize market in a move that appears to have caught sale and purchase brokers off guard. More Mexican money Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has won a second offshore contract for its Mexican joint venture. Titan safe A bid to liquidate Hong Kong shipyard and FPSO group Titan Petrochemicals has been struck out of court. Braemar takes a tumble Braemar Shipping Services has seen a 25% fall in operating profits at its shipbroking arm it emerged Tuesday. Seagull stretches loss Vietnam's Seagull Shipping has sunk further into the red in the first quarter. UK detains CO2 tanker A ship specialising in the transport of liquid carbon dioxide (CO2) was stopped in the UK last month over ISM deficiencies. Glencore dumps Oz port Glencore Xstrata has dropped plans for a $1bn coal export terminal in Queensland, Australia, the company has said. Cambie to join Idan OOIL chief financial officer Ken Cambie is reportedly set to join Idan Ofer's Quantum Pacific Shipping Services in Singapore. Bunker sales jump Singapore bunker sales saw a near 8.5% increase in sales in April compared to March, official data shows.

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MAY 14, 2013
Long Beach issues revised EIR for grain transload facility The facility proposed by TTI would receive railcars with 53-foot domestic containers full of grain and dried distillers grain with solubles and transfer the contents to standard 40-foot international containers for export. STB pushes arbitration with new rule "Changes to the arbitration rules are intended to consolidate and simplify formerly separate arbitration procedures and to encourage greater use of arbitration," the Surface Transportation Board said. The new rules take effect June 12. U.S. import, export pricing fell in April CEVA opens City of Pharma in Italy Washington Notebook: British leader discusses trade deal with Obama NOL halves 1Q liner losses Liner revenue for the APL parent company fell 2 percent to nearly $2 billion, falling in line with container volume which also dropped 2 percent to 772,000 TEUs. Logistics revenue increased 8 percent to $427 million. Box ship sets depth mark in Virginia The Port of Virginia set a record Saturday for handling the heaviest containership on the U.S. East Coast when the MSC Chicago sailed through the 50-foot channel with export cargo at a draft of 49 feet. DHL celebrates modest 1Q increases Matsuda stepping down at MarAd Old Dominion predicts 5% tonnage growth in 2Q

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MAY 14, 2013
Shortsea services for Samskip Multimodal expand to Hull, UK Customers will benefit from reduced transit times and extended cut off times in both Hull and Tilbury. Code of practice could boost Sri Lankan bunker sector Country's players need to be more price competitive. NOL moves back into profit Fuel efficiencies help to boost operational performance. Market dips in Fujairah Prices soft in South African ports. Prices lose direction across Europe Demand at Gibraltar strong, say reports. Dan-Bunkering relocates trader Move is second relocation this month. US sees limited scope for emissions averaging scheme Acknowledges that there may not be support at IMO for including concept in guidelines for 'equivalent methods' for sulphur reduction. Calls for tougher sanctions against Iran's oil sector A group of US lawmakers want to close remaining 'loopholes'. NAT anticipates bunker savings Measures taken across company's fleet. 'Bunker grade' product heading into Asia 'Bulk of arbitrage inflow is 380 cSt material.' Kanal Istanbul: work starts next month Start confirmed but details thin on the ground. IFO, MGO prices down in Asia Average to high demand reported in Singapore. Aegean to announce Q1 results on Wednesday Analysts expect revenues to be down year-on-year. EPA includes marine engines in grant programme $9 million on table for emissions reducing projects. Ulstein Verft delivers fourth PSV to investor PSVs were designed with an 'optimal combination of fuel-efficiency and deadweight'. Chemoil profits lower for Q1 2013 Chemoil expects slow economic growth and weak shipping markets to continue to affect bunker demand. Titan winding-up petition to be 'struck out' KTL Camden Inc. to be substituted as the petitioner, says firm. Milestone agreement for Suez Canal bunker terminal Port Said terminal seen as 'part of Egypt's national energy security policy'.

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LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

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

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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