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BRIEFS

August 19, 2013

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Asia-Europe rate slides to US$1,334/TEU - Transpac slips to $1,942/FEU OOCL increases north Europe to St Petersburg rate US$100/TEU LA's loss is Long Beach's gain as July San Pedro Bay volume rises 2.3pc Port of Hamburg first half container volume up 2pc to 4.5 million TEU Maersk Line's new 18,270-TEUer, Majestic Maersk, calls at Ningbo OOCL has strong balance sheet, ready to order more fuel-efficient ships Economists' survey shows weakening of global economy in third quarter Fuzhou's Qingzhou Container Terminal volume up 11.1pc in first 7 months China's July rail freight volume falls 16pc as great white hope fades China, Singapore take top spots in UNCTAD shipping connectivity index Rizhao port 7-month container volume up 16.5pc to 1.18 million TEU Asia railway conference to be held in Kuala Lumpur from September 10-12 ILA and USMX issue joint statement giving union jurisdiction on chassis Shrinking no-vote prevails as ILA dockers reject Virginia local contract Port of Portland hits back at ILWU lawsuit describing it as 'misleading' Forwarder association seeks to fast track Sino-Russian rail links DB Schenker Logistics opens new hub in Belgium to enhance Euro links American-US Airways merger hits antitrust suit from Department of Justice Cathay Pacific, retires old planes, cuts capacity to build profitability Even India's PMO unable to move US$64 billion air cargo project forward

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AUGUST 16, 2013
Committee Maritime-India formed International Bunkering moves Mumbai office to new location Iran insists detention of Indian ship non-political Kerala to develop integrated multimodal transport system Maersk Line profit nearly doubles in Q2 2013 Reliability of delivery seen as more important than speed Shreyas Shipping & Logistics celebrates a significant landmark with the trade Suez Canal operations remain unaffected for now Exports back on track but reforms & support should continue: Fieo chief Tea exporters hopeful of gaining from falling rupee I-Day at Adani Port JNPT celebrates I-Day KPT celebrates 67th Independence Day Unions seek govt intervention for Cochin Port revival ICD-Khodiyar marks 67th Independence Day with tree plantation drive Railways revenue earnings up 10.74 pc during April-July Forex reserves rise by $1.43 bn to $278.6 bn INR plunges & breaches the 62 mark, ends lower at 61.66 CEE appoints Reshamsingh Group in India GPLNs Heavy Transport & Lifting Course Oversized cold box transported in Bulgaria by Holleman Purpose-built vessels seen challenging traditional heavy lift ships in offshore wind farm sector XL Projects adds new representative in China

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US-based MRO provider to establish sixth facility Operation migration to CP Cargo Terminal Russian Railways Logistics delivers oversized cargo Ceva Logistics introduces e-AWB Eurogate going even greener Record-breaking day for port of Rotterdam CH Robinson emphasizes business in Europe WWL increases ocean service from Mexico PGT Trucking acquires Liedtka Trucking in USA Appointments for Contship's La Spezia and Cagliari terminals Loxx partnering Militzer & Münch in Turkey Hanjin sails further into the red CargoServ orders first Vectron locomotive Higher revenues in spite of lower volume in Vienna Aus EADS wird Airbus Die Hochsaison wird abgesagt

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AUGUST 16, 2013
Cammell Laird christens first newbuildings in 20 years Polarcus faces patent infringement suit PNSY completes SSN 720 PIRA off-yard Gaslog paying less for two additional LNG newbuilds Electric Boat gets $11.99 million mod to Virginia contract Maersk Line profits grow ABB systems chosen for cylindrical accommodation vessels

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AUGUST 16, 2013
Washington Senators announce Maritime Goods Movement Act Rail freight traffic count up/down during week Matson Navigation, Logistics net Quest for Quality awards Port of Vancouver, USA honors maiden voyage vessel Inchcape taps Sigmund Rismyhr as manager for Central America

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AUGUST 16, 2013
Ferry with nearly 700 passengers sinks in Philippines Collision between aged cargo ship and ferry kills at least 17 people while hundreds remain missing Libya threatens to bomb tankers lifting unauthorised crude Six tankers are currently at Libyan ports, with a further tanker waiting in Libyan waters China reviews VAT regime after complaints Beijing seeks to improve tax codes after outcry from domestic and foreign players over higher financial burden Maersk outperforms rivals with bumper second-quarter results Cost cuts of $892m enable world number one box line to ride out poor market conditions Maersk results please investors Danish shipping and oil group's shares lifted to their highest in over a year Ultrabulk profits leap Dry bulk operator says it has maintained a long-term cargo book with solid counterparts Maersk Tankers suffers second impairment Second-quarter $280m impairment follows $268m charge reported in third quarter of last year Hamburg box volumes up 2% in first half Germany's leading container port sees throughput of 4.5m teu Maersk establishes fifth division Services & Other Shipping unit aims for annual net profit after tax of $0.5bn by 2016 Flag states must be ready for MLC so that shipowners can be, says ILO Some ratifying states are yet to publish any form of guidance for shipowners MLC proves problematic for shipping, says IMEC Flag states have been too slow to offer guidance but a level playing field is welcomed July is Los Angeles' best month so far But volumes still remain lower than those seen last year Skaugen remains optimistic on Middle East chemical and gas trades Group posts $4.5m second-quarter loss No-shows still a problem for box lines Phantom bookings are a "major headache" for ocean carriers, says Drewry Suez Canal transits continue as normal despite Egypt uprising Operations 'running smoothly' as national state of emergency declared Pacific Basin lands $51m Japanese export credit for two newbuildings Finance for handymaxes follows $85m loan for four ships from Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi DSME records higher operating profits in second quarter But net profits of South Korean shipbuilding giant fall on non-operating losses Kuehne+Nagel names new chief Former Schenker AG board member Detlef Trefzger to head logistics firm It's not easy being green Maersk Line's Jacob Sterling talks about developments in eco-nomics Giving the customers what they want Shipowners today have very different demands when ordering a new vessel GasLog hints at further growth as BG ships confirmed Owner clinches double LNG order backed by seven-year charters

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AUGUST 16, 2013
APM's group profits fall 11% DENMARK'S AP Møller-Maersk conglomerate today reported a fall in 2Q13 net profits, on weakness in its oil & gas and logistics units and at Maersk Tankers Tanker owners risking 'buyer's remorse' McQUILLING Services has expressed caution and surprise at the rise of tanker ordering during the first seven months of this year APM combining several units MAERSK Tankers is to be combined with towage unit Svitzer, logistics arm Damco and other service units in a single new division, parent AP Møller-Maersk said today Mercator's profits fall 42% MUMBAI'S Mercator shipping conglomerate today reported a 42% fall in year on year net profits over April-June, to 99.7M rupees ($1.62M) Switch proposed from US harbour tax BOXES BOUND for the US diverted through Canadian and Mexican ports could be reclaimed by US ports with a new user fee, two lawmakers have proposed Crude cargoes from Manitoba proposed A DENVER group plans to transport Canadian crude cargoes from a Manitoba port to Europe, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Sainty Marine's profits soar for 1H13 SHENZHEN-listed Sainty Marine said today its profits soared 96% year on year in 1H13, mostly on interest income and the shipbuilder's expansion into non-shipbuilding businesses Capesize rates hit high STRONG Chinese iron ore demand and a typhoon in South China today pushed Capesize rates to a 2013 high Lauritzen sees deeper losses J LAURITZEN today warned that losses will be much deeper for this year than in 2012 Pacific Basin gains $50.9M loan for two newbuildings HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin Shipping said today it had secured a $50.9M loan to finance the building of two Handymax bulkers Andersen hails Maersk's edge in sector MAERSK Line outpaced profits of other box shipping companies in 2Q13 and met its own target in EBIT margin for third consecutive quarter, the CEO of parent APM said today CSSC's orders rise 133.3% CSSC, one of China's two largest shipbuilding giants, said newbuilding orders surges 133 Full-year HMD losses seen HYUNDAI Mipo Dockyard's surprising 2Q13 losses have suggested that the South Korean shipbuilder might bleed red ink for the full year, said analysts today CNOOC to build China's first FLNG unit CHINA's first floating LNG terminal project in Tianjin has won government approval, CNOOC Gas & Power said BW selling decade-old VLGCs BW GAS is reportedly selling at least three VLGCs that were built in the early 2000s, brokers told Fairplay today

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AUGUST 16, 2013
Ports Urged to Plan Ahead for Power Needs Port authorities should be preparing now for the demands they will make on local power grids as terminals automate their operations and shipping lines plug their vessels into shore-side electrical power while at berth. The ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland on Jan. 1, 2014, will provide the industry... BNSF Railway Details Capital Investments in Montana and North Dakota BNSF Railway has allocated $115 million for Montana and $220 million for North Dakota for maintenance and rail capacity expansion projects this year. BNSF will expand capacity in Montana by building three new unit train staging tracks about three miles east of Glasgow and will add machine vision technology at Miles... California Air Resources Board Fines Three Shipping Firms The California Air Resources Board has fined three international shipping companies a combined $440,250 for failure to switch from bunker fuel to low-sulfur marine distillate fuel upon entering regulated California waters, as required by state law. "Ships en route to California ports emit thousands of tons of diesel exhaust each year,"... US Intermodal Traffic Growth Accelerates U.S. intermodal volume for the week ending Aug. 10 saw a 6.1 percent increase year-over-year, according to the Association of American Railroads, up from 2.4 percent growth in the week of July 27. Combined North American carload volume for the three North American Free Trade Agreement partners rose 1.7 percent from the same... HMT Replacement Plan Responds to Washington Ports' Loss of Market Share Change in market share of the ports of Tacoma and Seattle, 2007 to 2012. Full-size image Legislation being introduced by Washington state's two U.S. senators to replace the Harbor Maintenance Tax with a new levy on U.S. containerized imports reflects a stark reality: Washington's two container ports, Seattle and Tacoma, have for years... Livingston International Names Preston CEO Livingston International has appointed Steven C. Preston as its new CEO, effective immediately. Preston will lead the next phase of Livingston International's evolution, building on the momentum achieved by Livingston's management team under the leadership of Peter Luit, according to the North American customs broker. Preston succeeds Luit, who is retiring from... Baltimore Customs Intercepts Chicken Skeleton Shipments The seven cases of intercepted chicken skeletons from China appeared to be intended for display or educational purposes.Baltimore U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials have intercepted seven shipments of uncertified chicken skeletons from China. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, China is considered to have present highly pathogenic avian influenza,... Shipping's Chain Reaction Just when it appeared that some rate level improvement might be in the offing, especially in the pivotal Asia-Europe trade, recent reports reveal that rates fell again in early July. Rates had been on the upswing, and increases announced to take place on July 1 seemed to be holding. Always in... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Aug. 16 Major container lines have announced rate increases for a variety of trades, as detailed below, slated to take effect in August, September and October: Intra-Asia Four carriers implemented rate hikes on Aug. 15: APL increased rates in its trade from South Korea to Nhava Sheva and Pipava, India, by $50 per 20-foot container,... Congress Faces Tough Fiscal Decisions on Infrastructure Lawmakers are running out of tricks to prevent a looming bankruptcy of the Highway Trust Fund, and shippers and transportation operators need to prepare for the nation's ailing surface transportation network, so critical to the movement of their goods and materials, to grow even worse. Last year, legislators scrambled to find... SCFI: Shanghai-to-US Spot Rates Show Further GRI Erosion Spot container rates to the U.S. East and West coasts measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index for the week ending Aug. 16 show further erosion of the Aug. 1 ocean carrier general rate increase of $400 per 40-foot container to the U.S West Coast and $600 to the East... SCFI: Shanghai-Europe Spot Container Rates Slide Spot container rates from Asia to Europe measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index slid further in the week ending Aug. 16. This was the steepest week-to-week decline in 13 weeks in the northern Europe trade and in 18 weeks in the Mediterranean. "Clearly, there is a disconnect between claims of... APM Terminals' Profit Rises Despite Flat Traffic APM Terminals boosted second quarter operating profit to $179 million from $160 million a year ago even as traffic stalled in a growing global market. A.P. Moller-Maersk's port arm handled 9.1 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the three months through June, unchanged from the same period in 2012, as lower activity in... Drewry Trans-Pacific Benchmark Falls $100 Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Aug. 14, 2013 Full-size image Average eastbound spot container rates in the trans-Pacific lost half of the $200 per 40-foot-equivalent-unit increase gained as the result of a planned Aug. 1 rate increase. The $200 that carriers had achieved was just 50 percent of the proposed peak-season surcharge of $400... LA-LB Container Volume Increased 2.3 Percent in July July container volume at the Port of Long Beach (shown above) totaled 562,166 TEUs, up 7.6 percent.The Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex's total container volume in July was 1.3 million 20-foot-equivalent units, rising 2.3 percent from 1.2 million TEUs in July 2012. Loaded containers moving through the nation's largest port... Pilot Program to Test Importing Fruit Through Florida Ports State and federal agencies are working to finalize a pilot program to bring grapes and blueberries from Peru and Uruguay into Florida's Port Everglades and PortMiami, starting in October. The permit to proceed is expected to be approved this month. Current regulations dictate that grapes, blueberries and other perishables must first be... Roadrunner Acquires TA Drayage Roadrunner Transportation Systems has acquired certain assets of the U.S. Southeast drayage division of Transport Corp. of America, an intermodal transportation provider in the Southeast, for about $1.2 million. The acquisition was financed with cash on hand from Roadrunner, No. 15 on the JOC's list of the Top 25 Less-Than-Truckload Carriers.... Cost-Cutting Helps Maersk Line Nearly Double Profit Maersk Line almost doubled its second quarter profit as above-target cost cuts, buoyed by lower fuel prices, more than offset sluggish growth in container volumes and a double-digit decline in freight rates. The world's largest ocean carrier posted a net operating profit of $439 million in the three months through June,...

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AUGUST 16, 2013
NNA torches rumour Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp has poured cold water on rumours that it is selling an ageing VLCC to Chinese trading conglomerate Sinochem. Rumour divides market Sale-and-purchase brokers were scratching their heads Friday following unconfirmed reports that a leading Chinese energy conglomerate may have acquired an ageing VLCC from Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp. WB in the black Norwegian bulker operator Western Bulk managed to eke out a profit in the first half of 2013 despite a chronic downturn that continued to plague its core markets. Cargill takes three Cargill has increased its period chartering activity just as dry-cargo rates started moving in the right direction. Nickel ore claims another Trans Summer, the one year old 56,824-dwt bulk carrier which sank off Southern China earlier this week, was a carrying a cargo of Indonesian nickel ore TradeWinds understands. Eagle CEO's pay clipped For the first time ever disgruntled shareholders have succeeded in capping the pay of shipping company executives in the US. Libya threatens ships Libya has threatened to bomb ships if they approach its ports without a contract to pick up oil. Chat circles Greek VLCCs Dynacom of Greece is rumoured to be selling a series of modern VLCCs to a joint venture backed by PDVSA. Diana stretches Thetis Diana Shipping has signed a period deal for a panamax bulker at the centre of a pollution row in the US. Ultrabulk boosts profit Ultrabulk has recorded an improved first half profit amid expectations of further newbuilding investment. The best or worst of times? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Maersk hits year high A stronger than forecast profit from Maersk Line sent shares in parent AP Moller-Maersk racing to the highest level in a year today. Jaya's surprise dividend Jaya Holdings' decision to hand a generous pay out to shareholders has taken the Street completely by surprise. Clipper VL deals in doubt TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. MISC falls in the second Malaysian shipowner MISC has booked a drop in profit for the second quarter as revenue fell. Maersk Tankers protected? AP Moller-Maersk has hatched a plan which aims to return its tanker business to profit and improve the showing of its smaller business units. BW plots IPO path BW Gas is preparing an initial public offering (IPO) half a decade after the Sohmen-Pao family took the company private. Maersk Line aids Moller AP Moller-Maersk reported a big drop in second quarter results Friday with pre-tax profit down 28% to DKK 8.9bn ($1.5bn). Sales boost Swire Pacific Swire Pacific's marine division has reported a 71% increase in interim profit thanks to a number of vessel disposals. Svitzer to the rescue Svitzer has secured the contract to provide the bulk of emergency towage services in Australian waters. PB seals Japan credit Pacific Basin said Friday that it had secured export credit financing for two handymax vessels on order in Japan. GasLog books two more GasLog, the Peter Livanos gas carrier owner, has ordered two more LNG carriers at Samsung Heavy Industries. Suez unaffected The Suez Canal has not been affected by the state of emergency declared in Egypt according to shipping agency GAC.

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AUGUST 16, 2013
K+N taps Trefzger as CEO Detlef Trefzger has been promoted to chief executive officer of global freight forwarder Kuehne + Nagel International after having joined the company just five months ago as executive vice president of contract logistics, the company announced Thursday. Senators seek fee to replace harbor maintenance tax Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell are proposing to replace the tax with the "Maritime Goods Movement User Fee," which would apply to all entry points for U.S.-bound cargo, with proceeds going toward port upkeep. DPD outfits drivers with Honeywell scanners Europe asks WTO to look into Chinese duties The formation of a WTO panel to look into the anti-dumping duties will be discussed at the organization's meeting on August 30. Chinese officials are allowed to block the request at the meeting, but the EU can bring up the issue again. Liner operations a 'bright spot' for A.P. Moller-Maersk Suez Canal remains open amid Egypt unrest The Suez Canal Authority said 68 ships crossed the canal with a record total load of 4.8 million tons on August 9, but concerns are rising about the impact of the Egyptian unrest. Truck freight volumes rise in July, bucking trend Freight volumes in July rose by 0.5 percent compared to the previous month, something not seen since 1996. Historically, the month-to-month freight result has averaged a 20-percent decline. U.S. inspectors seize illegal Land Rover shipments Domestic rail shows slight decline Hamburg port volumes continue upward in 1H Executive moves

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AUGUST 16, 2013
Weekly global market update A weekly price round up from bunkering hubs around the world. Fuel prices end week higher in the Americas Demand was said to be poor in Houston on Friday. Combined effort needed for South African bunker sector to flourish 'There are plenty of compelling reasons for the bunkering industry to flourish in such an ideal environment,' says Amoil Director. Aegean to announce earnings on Monday Shares of firm opened strongly on Friday. ABB to supply propulsion transformers to Chinese shipbuilder Compact dry-type transformers offer 'high efficiency and reliability' due to fewer moving parts, as well as lower noise levels and weight. Dan-Bunkering welcomes new bunker trader Vestergaard began his career with Dan-Bunkering back in 2003. Prices display mixed trend in Fujairah South African prices firming. Russian supplies strengthens its Black Sea presence Gazpromneft Marine Bunker deploys another bunker tanker. Prices soften in Northwest Europe But Mediterranean prices firming. Lower bunker bills behind surge in Maersk Line profits Container shipping giant's Q2 results 'knock you off your chair'. Asian bunker prices end week without clear direction 'Average to 'slightly above- average' demand seen in Singapore. Manufacturer confirms use of valves on LNG-fuelled ferry Bestobell 'continually pushing the boundaries' in valve design and technology, says spokesman. Vessel arrested in Indian port KTB alleges there are outstanding debts on a bunker stem made in the South Korean port of Masan. Minister in bunker row accused of double standards Spanish legislator turns spotlight on operations in northwest Spain. Chinese domestic supplier swings to loss in Q2 Due to increase in cost of revenue, operating expense and interest expense, says Andatee. Israeli shipping firm tests bunker analysis tool Petro-Marine XRF could be installed across its fleet. Wartsila files patent for pipe to LNG bunker tank connection Patent will feature a bellows-like structure to absorb movement in piping system. GasLog orders more tri-fuel newbuildings Vessels will feature 'fuel saving devices that make them extremely efficient', says CEO. VTTI Malaysia terminal to complete upgrade in Q1 2015 Expansion includes 250,000 mt capacity of storage and new berth for aframax tankers.

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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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