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BRIEFS

November 15, 2013

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Maersk Line's Q3 earnings rise to US$554m on 10.6pc higher volumes Chengdu-Europe Railway's single run freight value exceeds US$10 million China's 11/11 Singles Day generates 53 million express parcels daily Eurasian Land Bridge Lianyungang port aims for 5.6 million TEU this year Joint call for the upgrade and operational reliability of Kiel Canal Port Strike action by stevedores in Portugal to have major impact on Lisbon commercial ports Suez Canal attracts more traffic from Panama Canal due to delays in enlarging locks: Drewry UTair Leasing to move airfield gear to Tajikistan' Dushanbe airport Cargolux expands S America route network with B747 freighter flights to Argentina New concessionaire sees air cargo as key to the success of its US$7bn investment in Brazil's Guarulhos airport

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013
Allcargo Logistics' PAT, Consolidated Sales up in Q2; maintains leadership in NVOCC operations Cargotec's MacGregor wins order for 45 electric winches ICS questions France about CO2 reporting requirements for ships Maersk Line registers impressive Q3 profit Maritime industry responds to Philippines typhoon aftermath TT Club continues its mission to achieve a safer & more secure supply chain Oilmeal exports surge to 3,86,317 t in Oct. Trailer congestion reported on roads leading to JN Port Maharashtra govt to re-focus on proposed Trans Harbour Link Steps to check truck overloading seen benefiting road developers Govt likely to double export target to $ 1 tr Highways Ministry prepares draft Bill for regulator RBI scheme may attract $25-bn inflow by Nov.-end

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EU to co-finance rail studies for northern Greek line Maritime industry responds to typhoon in the Philippines NMEA: changes at the top in 2014 Russian Railways launches new service Planzer taking over Maier Spedition on New Year's Day Air India taking Dreamliner to Tokyo Boeing expects Middle East boom to continue Maersk satisfied with Q3 results Intermed Gateways: president and secretary general selected Russian customs authority extends illegal TIR restrictions DSV Solutions lands US warehousing/distribution contract General cargo alliance VTL enlarges fleet Hong Kong Modern Terminals welcomes new general manager FIS selects Conceptum Sport Logistics as official logistics... Puerto Rico to develop regional airports Verlader und Logistiker rücken näher zusammen Transics reinforces sales in DECHAT

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013
Sener to design 1,200 passenger Zanzibar ferry LHA 6 completes builder's sea trials Four Alaska students win Crowley scholarships Brazilian yard delivers P3 crew boat November 14, 2013 Singapore signs LNG bunkering MOU with Belgian ports Hyde Marine BWT deliveries pass the 200 mark Hyundai Heavy launches its fifth frigate Maersk drillships have ultra-fast black out restarts

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US goods, services exports down during month of September US rail freight traffic count posts gains during week Port of Vancouver, USA welcomes maiden voyage vessel Evergreen teaming with Hanjin for NEW Ho Chi Minh Service NYK/Stolt joint venture orders new parcel tanker

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013
Euronav sells VLCC Ardenne Venture Sale comes as values rise BW LPG Oslo listing application approved Shares expected to list on November 25 Shipping banks have a new spring in their step, says JP Morgan But that does not mean financiers are loosening their purse strings, Dacy warns Owners urged to embrace private equity despite its drawbacks Shipping needs to take what backing it can, ex-Bear Stearns banker tells conference Skuld repeats its decision to shun general increases The global picture is likely to push up premiums anyway, says PL Ferrari Diana Containerships posts third-quarter loss Earnings beat analysts' forecast but revenues take a hit GasLog increases payout to shareholders as its earnings climb LNG owner eyes growth as it wins extension for six options at Samsung Box line values are being destroyed, warns Andersen Industry peaks prompt smaller players to place ill-judged orders, says Maersk boss STX Pan Ocean is awash with red ink as its net losses quadruple Troubled dry bulk operator fails to benefit from market recovery Taiwanese lines' profits sharply down Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai still find no let-up from rates collapse UASC secures $512m loan for mega boxship order at HHI Middle Eastern owner backed by K-Sure, Credit Suisse and others DSME signs deal to develop Zvezda shipbuilding complex Rosneft, Gazprombank, Sovcomflot and DSME back high-end Russian yard Damco reports third-quarter dip in ocean freight volumes Net operating profit plunges 93% Has the VLCC recovery arrived? Improved ship values and rates fuel optimism DVB posts 8% fall in profits Year to date loss provisions for shipping increase by $47m APMT reports record quarterly volumes Net operating profit shows 30% on-year rise as revenues hit $1.1bn Commerzbank chief warns shipping not to count on a 2014 recovery Orderbook still a cause for significant concern, says Stefan Otto Hanjin Shipping reports deep loss for third quarter Company blames boxship overcapacity and currency losses for the negative result Slater warns against return of recklessness Perception of recovery could spark revival of early 2000s madness Data Hub: Load Factors - key Asia routes West Africa the star for shipping lines NYK Stolt Tankers expands chemtanker fleet Joint venture will 'aggressively' maintain competitive fleet Lower supramax rates pull Eagle Bulk into a deeper third-quarter loss However, company has narrowed its losses on a nine month basis Data Hub: World Fleet Update Fleet stays static in terms of ship numbers, but new vessels are adding more tonnage to an already overweight market Could Asia support a northern oil hub alternative to Singapore? Ulsan emerges as a promising site to fill a notable gap in the market Why Seoul must lead north Asia to forge closer 'blue economy' ties Joint effort could improve maritime supply chains across China, South Korea and Japan

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013
Diana Containerships sees red again SIMEON PALIOS-led Diana Containerships reported its third consecutive losing quarter today GasLog triples profits with newbuilding deliveries NEWBUILDING deliveries of four LNG carriers helped to more than double GasLog's 3Q13 revenues and more than triple profits, the company revealed today Australia designs 'floating ports' FiSH - Field Support Hub - is a floating ports concept that is the brainchild of the National Ports Corporation Ksure finances UASC box ships SOUTH Korean export credit agency Korea Trade Insurance (Ksure) has announced a $510M financing package for 12 ULCSs that United Arab Shipping ordered Odfjell makes $9M in 3Q13 NORWAY'S Odfjell today reported a net profit of $9M for 3Q13, from a loss of $2M for the same period a year ago SCI's profits turn into $30M in 3Q13 losses GOVERNMENT-run Shipping Corp of India today reported net losses of 1.24Bn rupees ($30M) for 3Q13, wiping out profits of 2.97Bn rupees year on year Drybulk rate pressure warned DRYBULK rates could come under renewed pressure by 2016 as owners have begun another ordering frenzy, a sector consultancy has warned Yangzijiang seen exceeding 2013 target ANALYSTS said today Yangzijiang Shipbuilding is on track to exceed its 2013 order target of $2.5Bn

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013
Fields: Port of Long Beach Brand Taking a Hit Long Beach Harbor Commission President Thomas FieldsLong Beach Harbor Commission President Thomas Fields expressed concern Thursday that an attempt by Mayor Bob Foster to have him removed from the commission is damaging the port's reputation at a time when major changes are taking place in the maritime industry. "This issue is... Maersk Line, Limited Names Bruner President, CEO Maersk Line, Limited's board of directors has named J. Russell Bruner as its next president and CEO. Bruner will succeed John F. Reinhart, who will depart from the U.S.-flag subsidiary of Maersk Line on Jan. 31, 2014, to become the CEO and executive director of the Port of Virginia. Bruner joined Maersk... Evergreen, Hanjin Partner in New SE Asia Service Evergreen Line is partnering with Hanjin Shipping to create a new service linking South Korea, China, Vietnam, Singapore and Malaysia. The New Ho Chi Minh Service, NHS, will employ four ships, each with capacity of 2,500 20-foot-equivalent units. Evergreen will supply one ship, and the others will be supplied by Hanjin. The... Hanjin Shipping's Loss Widened in Third Quarter Hanjin Shipping reported a net loss of 432.8 billion won (about US$404.9 million) from January to September, versus a net loss of 386.9 billion won in the same period last year. The container line said in August, when it reported its earnings for the first half of 2013, that it had achieved a... NY Thruway Authority's Use of Tolls Sparks Lawsuit The American Trucking Associations filed a class-action lawsuit accusing the New York State Thruway Authority of violating the constitution by diverting toll collections to tourism and recreational facilities along the authority's historic canal system in upstate New York. The ATA said the Thruway Authority's use of toll collections for the canal... NY-NJ Port, Carrier Battle Over Cargo Fee "K" Line has asked a Federal Maritime Commission administrative law judge to allow a full FMC review of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's controversial cargo facility charge. The carrier contends the 2-year-old CFC, imposed on all cargo moving on or off vessels, is an illegal tax on... Kuehne + Nagel sets new standards in green house emission reporting Schindellegi / CH, November 14, 2013 - With the ISO 14064-3 re-certification of its Global Facility Carbon Calculator (GFCC) and Global Transport Carbon Calculator (GTCC), Kuehne + Nagel underlines its commitment to manage climate change issues along all operations. In order to provide its customers with reliable CO2 emission data Kuehne + Nagel... Con-way Freight Names Stephen F. Dean Vice President of Sales ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Nov. 14, 2013 - Con-way Freight, a less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier and subsidiary of Con-way Inc. (NYSE: CNW), today named Stephen F. (Steve) Dean vice president of sales.Mr. Dean, a 30-year veteran of the freight transportation and logistics industry, joins the company effective November 25. In his... Port of Los Angeles 'Trade Connect' Program Earns City of Los Angeles' Highest Service SAN PEDRO, Calif. - Nov. 14, 2013 - Trade Connect, the Port of Los Angeles' signature export education outreach program, has earned the City of Los Angeles Quality & Productivity Award. The honor is the City's highest award for superior public services and programs. Dedicated to helping small and midsize companies compete... US Senators Introduce Legislation to Extend Fatigue Rules to Cargo Pilots The press event for the Safe Skies Act of 2013 at the U.S. Capitol. Source: Coalition of Airline Pilots AssociationU.S. Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif.; Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.; and Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., have introduced legislation that would align hours of service requirements for cargo plane pilots with those that now apply... P3 Faces a Tough Sell in Europe This is the second in a series of articles looking at the P3 Network's chances of approval in the U.S., Europe and China. The world's three largest container lines will likely have a tougher time convincing European Union regulators than their Chinese and U.S. counterparts that their proposed vessel-sharing alliance won't... Reducing Risk in Loading Q: I just read your article regarding Incoterms in a bill of lading in which you say Incoterms relate to the transfer of title. I thought Incoterms provided the responsibilities of the seller and buyer but didn't relate to title transfer. Title transfer would be referenced in the contract terms...

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013
MLL picks CEO AP Moller-Maersk has picked insider Russell Bruner to take the helm of Maersk Line Limited (MLL), the Danish shipping giant's US-flag arm. Fincantieri in cash dash A move by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri into the bond market has had a warm reception from investors. Sold! Euronav has completed the sale of a nine-year-old VLCC that is owned by a 50/50 joint venture with Wah Kwong Maritime of Hong Kong. Cape deal sealed Knightsbridge Tankers has firmed up a contract to construct two capesize bulkers at a cost of $53m a piece. K Line seals finance Japan's K Line has secured financing for an LNG newbuilding under construction at compatriot shipyard Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI). West goes for 7.5% The West of England Ship Owners Mutual Insurance Association has set a 7.5% general increase, but the way it calculates the rate rise means that compared to rivals it amounts to an average 6% increment. Insolvency hide-and-seek A Chinese court has finally declared liner operator Hainan Pan Ocean Shipping insolvent. Lauritzen slashes deficit Denmark's J Lauritzen has cut its third quarter net deficit thanks to last year's big asset disposal losses not being repeated. SITC adds bulkers Chinese containership owner SITC International Holdings has agreed to take control of five bulkers owned by a related company. Navios in new $650m sale Greek bulker owner issuing more ship mortgage notes to refinance earlier debt. DCIX down on rates Diana Containerships (DCIX) slipped to a third quarter loss as charter rates sank. Cosco Corp adds ultramax Cosco Corporation (Singapore) has won new orders worth more than $380m, including an additional ultramax bulker. GasLog ups divi Peter Livanos' GasLog has boosted its payout to shareholders after reporting an improved set of third quarter results. HMM sees bigger loss Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) posted a deeper third quarter loss despite seeing a slight rise in revenue. Fisher revenue rising James Fisher and Sons has seen revenue rise in the third quarter in which it sold its slice of Foreland Holdings. STX PO bleeds in third STX Pan Ocean has seen its running loss for 2013 close in on half a billion dollars. Hanjin deeper in the red Hanjin Shipping fell deeper into the red in the third quarter and the deficit was worse than analysts had feared. ICAP improving ICAP noted an improvement in income from shipbroking as it reported a strong set of half-year results. Martin Houston steps aside BG Group chief operating officer Martin Houston has stood down from his role as chief operating officer and executive director and will retire on 31 December 2014. Driese spots more trouble Wolfgang Driese warned of further challenges ahead in the ship finance arena as DVB reported a slip in profit over the first nine months of 2013. Evergreen edges profit Evergreen Marine scraped a profit in the third quarter thanks to recent freight rate rises. Western Bulk extends run Western Bulk has penned a long-term charter for anther eco newbuilding after landing a contract of affreightment from Hydro Aluminium. Murmansk open for offers The state's stake in Russian bulker and tanker owner Murmansk Shipping Company is up for auction next month. Odfjell on the up Norway's Odfjell has returned to profit in the third quarter, reducing its loss so far this year. Prisco falls to loss Primorsk Shipping (Prisco) has slipped to a loss in the first nine months as revenue dropped. Another $65m for Aker Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has confirmed another $65m of fresh funds - this time from private equity. Aegean profit slides Aegean Marine Petroleum has seen net income slide by almost 17% on the back of weaker volumes in the third quarter. Baltic prices offering Baltic Trading is set to raise gross proceeds of at least $50.6m from its latest round of fund raising. ULTR back in black A surge in its river barge trade has helped Argentina-based shipowner Ultrapetrol return to profit in the third quarter. Eagle worse off in Q3 Losses at Eagle Bulk Shipping deteriorated further in the third quarter of 2013 despite the improving operating environment. DNB sells off Genco debt Shipping banks are continuing to offload troubled loans to hedge-fund buyers with DNB now understood to have sold its exposure to dry bulk's Genco Shipping & Trading. Ports beat shutdown Major US ports are forecast to have seen inbound container volumes increase 6.5% last month despite the government shutdown.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013
Congress acts to include cargo pilots in fatigue rule The legislation would mandate that cargo pilots adhere to the Federal Aviation Administration's new pilot fatigue guidelines, limiting the amount of continuous flying time for passenger pilots. Ex-CBP officials join Command Consulting's supply chain practice CT Strategies will operate as a subsidiary of Command Consulting Group, helping clients with border management, trade facilitation, supply chain security, intelligence targeting, and joining trusted trader partnership programs. U.S.-flag Great Lakes tonnage up 14.4% in October Hanjin reports third quarter loss CSX to test LNG locomotives "LNG technology has the potential to offer one of the most significant developments in railroading since the transition from steam to diesel in the 1950s," Chief Operating Officer Oscar Munoz said in a statement. Hamburg traffic could top 9.3 million TEU this year Axel Mattern, the Port of Hamburg's marketing chief executive officer, said he anticipates anticipates seaborne cargo throughput for the full year of up to 138.5 million tons. That would correspond to an almost 6-percent increase over 2012. Maersk Line Ltd. wins MSC contract USDA may stop targeting certain pests in imports CEVA nabs oversized contract FMC reviews 20 OTI license applications

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NOVEMBER 14, 2013
Tight avails in Fujairah No firm dates for earliest deliveries in Fujairah. Prices show little movement in Rotterdam Spot deliveries possible for all grades in Gibraltar. LNG bunkering has 'very promising' future Wartsila Ship Power senses 'step change' in merchant shipping. STX Pan Ocean's losses rise Struggling South Korean dry bulk company sees profit and revenue fall. Chinese fuel oil demand could fall, say analysts Relaxing crude oil import quotas could ease reliance on fuel oil as a feedstock. US Coast Guard to discuss LNG bunkers December meeting will be with transport advisory body. Finnish technology firm enters Japanese market To help shipping companies attain higher fuel efficiency. Asian bunker prices lose direction Supply tightness in Busan expected to ease at month's end. Surge in onshore fuel oil stocks Rise may be due to product moving out of floating storage. Bomin hires in Hamburg New trader to focus on north European markets. Cruise operator's profits edge up But bunker prices a risk to future performance. Plans to build new bunker terminal in Mumbai Reductions in bunker excise and custom duties prompted move, says port Chairman. Shipping company bounces back to profit Fuel cost savings achieved through retrofitting programme, says firm.

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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