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December 20, 2013

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Evergreen sells off 32,265 containers at US$2,000/TEU to plug losses Paragon Shipping cancels orders for 4,777-TEUers after bulk conversion Tensions rise after Chinese warship blocks US warship in South China Seas MOL ups Asia-Mexico/South America west coast rate US$600/TEU US to introduce bipartisan bill to give Obama Trade Promotion Authority Penang Port's container terminal NBCT falls short of 2013 targets Cathay Pacific/Dragonair cargo/mail volume up 4.7pc in November Atlas Air wins B747-8F ACMI contract from BST Logistics (Hong Kong) Amazon's German workers strike as Christmas peak season takes off

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DECEMBER 19, 2013
A plethora of views, suggestions & solutions were expounded India is an absolutely critical market for UTi: Ditlev Blicher NCC receives new chemical tanker SAL vessel loads over-dimensional column at Mumbai Port Exports to US, EU show positive trend in April-Oct. VPT commissions 9 projects for capacity addition Westports may seek joint ventures for expansion China-Europe rail connectivity being enhanced ADB to give $150 m loan to Petronet LNG to enhance capacity at Dahej terminal Delay in land acquisition hits road projects L&T bags order worth INR 2,935 cr. from Qatar Road Ministry permits 14 highway projects under EPC mode

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Global coverage - local handling

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DECEMBER 19, 2013
Canadian shipowners: VGP requirements "impossible" Viking lays keel for first ocean cruise ship Pacific Radiance exercises PSV options Some EU flag states "struggling" to make the grade

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DECEMBER 19, 2013
Port Metro Vancouver completes airport fuel project environmental review NYK celebrates delivery of shallow draft coal carrier APL terminal honored with JOC productivity award Coast Guard petty officer dies following search and rescue incident Customs opens registration for upcoming trade symposium

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Trading places Baltic Exchange chief executive looks at how it and Lloyd's List have changed with the times Thanks for the memories Printed Lloyd's List will be missed, but we should applaud all it has done, says IMIF chairman Bigger ships, bigger risk The number of salvage companies that could attempt a largescale rescue are very few The evolution of recycling A short tour of the past and future of an industry that has seen significant changes #lloydslistdigital Lloyd's List moves with the times to embrace electronic publishing. This next stage in our evolution will ensure we are able to innovate Secret of success in shipping Mehrotra sets out 10 steps to sustainability Greeks' long voyage to blue-chip status The modern rise of shipping in Greece is a master-class in adaptability Wista-UK - a journey of four decades Lloyd's List has worked to support women in shipping The digital revolution starts here Accurate, hard-hitting shipping news continues @lloydslist.com Boxing clever Ports have seen a huge rise in cargo thanks to use of containers, says HPH chief executive In praise of efficiency YoungShip's secretary-general examines the impact of the social media revolution Advising the next generation Safety, security and the environment are key issues Welded freighters that succeeded in war and peace The US had to build Liberty Ships faster than Allied merchant ships were being sunk The 22 cycles of Lloyd's List Maritime economist tackles 279 years of Lloyd's List maritime coverage Shipping, the environment and sustainability Too much Hornblower, too little Discovery Channel - a much-misunderstood industry The nearsourcing debate Looking at the impact on container shipping of moving production closer to the market Rise of capital markets Capital Link's president looks at the markets' transformation impact on shipping Teu - the one true global standard While all else around it changes at a rapid pace, the container unit remains steady Insurance industry timeline What happened, and when, in the world of marine insurance and classification Strategies for private equity Many ship finance investors are in it for the long haul, others may be looking for a way out Secret of success in shipping Great timing and a fearless approach are crucial, says StealthGas boss Peaks and troughs continue Highs and lows of the past 10 years have been dramatic, says legal firm's transport chief A big crisis leads to big reforms Former CSG chairman says innovation is the only way out of the downturn Goodbye, Lloyd's List - hello and welcome, Lloyd's List! The former secretary-general of the IMO bids the newspaper a fond farewell as it goes digital Making globalisation a positive force Maritime activity has a key role to play in this objective, says IMO secretary-general China shipping embarks on a generational shift The world's biggest shipping nation plans to deliver growth and stamp out corruption Changing face of ship finance University centre's chairman looks back on vital moments in its development A class apart Innovative ideas and technologies benefit those willing to move forward Lloyd's List perspectives: the changing parameters of ship finance Owners' fortunes and reputations will be at stake again, says Poten & Partners chairman Strong will survive in tankers Threat always produces opportunity, says Intertanko's managing director

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DECEMBER 19, 2013
GSL pulls plug on $400M debt plan NYSE-listed Global Ship Lease has cancelled plans to sell $400M in mortgage notes and pay off its remaining bank debt Congress deals blow to US cargo preference US government-impelled cargo will lose $731M in reimbursements over the next decade in the wake of a sweeping budget deal passed by Congress Carnival sees signs of brand recovery NYSE-listed Carnival Corp has posted better-than-expected quarterly results as bookings gain momentum Pacific Radiance takes two more PSVs SINGAPORE-based offshore marine service provider Pacific Radiance has exercised options for two more platform supply vessels (PSVs) Hanjin unveils restructuring, may sell bulk unit Hanjin Shipping said today that it is considering selling its bulk shipping business to raise money TTA plans IPO for fertiliser arm Thoresen Thai Agencies, Thailand's second biggest bulker owner, said today it plans to list subsidiary PM Thoresen Asia Holdings on the Stock Exchange of Thailand Shanghai maritime arbitration caseload doubles Shanghai Maritime Arbitration Commission (SMAC) announced today that it has received 104 cases as of 18 December, 2013, doubled than the same time last year, and its res litigiosa amounted to 1.28Bn yuan ($210M), a 12% year-on-year increase Congestion down in Newcastle terminal Coal shipments from the major Newcastle terminal rebounded strongly in the latest week after earlier bad weather impacts, according to filings from operator Port Waratah Coal Services New measures for box ships Japan's Ministry of Land, Transport and Infrastructure has released temporary safety measures for container ships over 8,000teu in the wake of the break-up and sinking of MOL Comfort on 17 June China new orders triple CHINESE shipyards' new orders more than tripled year on year to 51.9M dwt in the first 11 months, the China National Association of Shipbuilding Industry (CANSI) said today Beijing approves Zhoushan oil terminal China's National Development and Reform Commission has approved a 450,000-tonne crude oil terminal project in Zhoushan, near Shanghai, announced the local port administration Holiday season dampens bulker rates Freight rates for drybulk carriers are weakening across all segments, as the holiday season is afflicting the market

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DECEMBER 19, 2013
DP World Cochin to Hike Terminal Rates Asia Big Doha Winner Daggett: No ILA Slowdowns in Works Federal Judge Denies Injunction to Block NY-NJ Hiring Rules UPS Freight Teamsters to Vote on Contract Next Month China Levels VAT Playing Field for Foreign Shipping Companies NVOCCs Face Spot Market Pricing in the Trans-Pacific Harbor Trucking Association Launches LA-LB Truck Mobility Report UASC Secures $1.3 Billion Loan for 12 New Container Ships Rotterdam Container Traffic Shrinks in Weak Economy Luxembourg Sells Cargolux Stake to Chinese Investors China-Europe Intermodal: 'Just Right'?

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DECEMBER 19, 2013
Teekay arm to raise $53m Teekay Offshore Partners has struck a deal to raise $53.4m in a private placement. Wilson lands OSV order Wilson Sons has secured a contract to construct four offshore support vessels (OSVs) for a Brazilian compatriot. ADM eyes barges Archer Daniels Midland is getting ready to expand its fleet of inland barges under a broader effort to increase crop shipments from its port in northern Brazil. Pemex taps Bourbon arm Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) has awarded $68.8m worth of contracts to charter-in three platform supply vessels (PSVs) from Naviera Bourbon Tamaulipas. Karatzas case dismissed Authorities have dismissed a criminal case against ship broker and finance man Basil Karatzas over allegations of embezzling from his former employer, New Jersey brokerage Compass Maritime. DVB raises VLGC flag Continued newbuilding orders have led DVB to dim its view on the VLGC segment. More Greek joy for Sinopac Sinopacific Shipbuilding is rounding off 2013 with the single largest order of the year for its popular eco-ultramax bulkers. Search on for crewman UK authorities have launched a search for a seafarer thought to have been swept into the River Trent. India refuses crew bail A high court in India has blocked a bail bid by anti-piracy crew on an AdvanFort vessel. Q4 joy for Carnival Carnival Corp has surprised the market with a fourth quarter profit but has warned red ink awaits in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Dof rakes in $65m Dof has won a batch of new charter contracts for its vessels worth at least NOK 400m ($65m). Viking nets $60m deal Christen Sveaas-led Viking Supply Ships has received a pre-Christmas boost after netting a potential $60m deal. Danske charts Avance rise Avance Gas is set for a four-fold rise in profitability over the next two years as the VLGC market enters a period of record potential, Danske Bank says. Maersk gets cash for Xmas The family foundation that controls AP Moller-Maersk is increasing the amount of cash it can retain within the shipping and oil group by restructuring as a holding company. UASC borrows $1.25bn United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) has sealed a huge $1.251bn financing facility for 12 of its series of up to 17 big boxship newbuildings. Baltic's booze bonanza While the word on the street in London is Christmas parties are not what they were - those heading down to the Baltic Bar at lunchtime may want to clear their afternoon schedule. First Golar newbuild fixed Golar LNG has hooked a commissioning cargo for the first of its two recently delivered, speculatively ordered LNG carriers. Gard names London chief A key figure in developing the widening range of products on offer from the Gard marine insurance group is to be managing director of the London operation. Remoy kicks off offer Rem Offshore CEO Age Remoy is ready to spend around $37m on taking full control of his company. Bergen gets a breather Bergen Group has secured short-term financing for its struggling shipbuilding division. Tufton dials it up Tufton Oceanic has re-emerged as a major shareholder in US-quoted bulker owner Paragon. HIT hails debt deal Indonesian owner Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT) says it is ready to expand after sealing a debt deal with a Greek fund. BLUE joins OTC brigade Navig8 Crude Tankers today became the eighth shipping company to begin trading on Oslo's over the counter (OTC) market this year after a string of IPOs which have raised close to $1.4bn. Detained ferry sinks Hundreds of people have been saved after an overloaded Solomon Islands ferry sank. Crew rescued after smash Thirteen crew have been rescued after a collision between a Chinese bulker and a Cosco containership. Hanjin targets $2bn Loss making Hanjin Shipping has laid out plans for a fire sale of assets to raise nearly $2bn it needs to stay afloat. Pac Radiance begins drive Pacific Radiance is moving ahead with its expansion plans flush with the funds from a successful IPO in Singapore. NWS volumes jump Russia's North-Western Shipping (NWS) has boosted timber cargoes by 70% as new vessel deliveries kick in. Vitesse action halted The widow of a fisherman killed in a ferry collision can only sue Condor Ferries after appeals against two officers' manslaughter sentences have been heard. CMT doubles up Taiwan's Chinese Maritime Transport (CMT) has declared its capesize bulker option in China. Cold War relic dumped The government of the Canadian province of Newfoundland & Labrador has finally realised that you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. TTA plans fertiliser IPO Bangkok-based Thoresen Thai Agencies plans to list its Vietnamese fertiliser producing subsidiary on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. Genmar gets a breather New York-based General Maritime is ending the week with a $200m infusion of new equity that comes both from majority owner Oaktree Capital and from a collection of Wall Street institutional investors. Fincantieri jumbosizes Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has clinched a contract to stretch one of the smallest cruiseships in the MSC Crociere fleet. LNG in vogue The odds that US operator Horizon Lines will rely on domestic shipyards to equip its fleet of containerships with dual-fuel engines are looking increasingly slim. Golden Miller fire out The fire that broke out on board Petredec's 16,750-cbm LPG carrier Golden Miller (ex-Fezzano, built 1993) in the Brazilian port of Aratu yesterday has been extinguished.

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DECEMBER 19, 2013
10 things not expected in 2014, but could happen Last month's column laid out a base case outlook for 2014, and so this month the focus is placed on various key factors that are unlikely to happen but should not be totally discounted... Transitioning from diesel Fork in the road U.S., Libya ink TIFA The deal will establish a joint U.S.-Libya Council on Trade and Investment, which will address issues including market access, intellectual property, labor, and environmental challenges, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said. EU to change tariffs for developing countries COSCO, MSC announce GRIs COSCO will increase its rates for all shipments, including reefer cargo, from the Far East to South America West Coast and Mexico, and MSC's rates will increase on all cargo from the Far East to West Africa and Angola. Commentary: Heard around town Commentary: American Shipper nets Seahorse Award Commentary: D.C.'s clean truck bill upsets truckers Commentary: YRC struggles to offload debt Commentary: Foolish thieves Commentary: Ports go better together Schneider launches new chassis fleet "Establishing a company-owned chassis fleet gives Schneider complete control of assets used in an intermodal move and makes our service even more efficient for shippers," stated Bill Matheson, president of Schneider's intermodal services. November truckload rates rise Tiger Cool Express acquires 200 refrigerated containers Bahri company receives new chemical tanker U.S., Brazil commit to improved bilateral beef trade The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Food on Wednesday pledged to improve trade in beef and beef-related products between the two countries. CEVA to continue partnerships with Ford, Vileda TMS keeps shipper-carrier relationship strong Drewry says carriers 'spooked' by overcapacity

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DECEMBER 19, 2013
Prices climbing in Fujairah IFO prices soften in South Africa. Prices firming across Europe Port operations were proceeding with delays in Gibraltar. Aegean formally completes US acquisition 'This marks another important milestone in Aegean's history', says Tavlarios. Regulators 'want protection' for bunker suppliers Bunker players fear P3 alliance will weaken their position in price negotiations. Senior staff remain in place after Hess acquisition Captain Chris Roberts will remain as corporation bunker fuels manager. Demand for bunkers sees fuel oil stocks fall Higher freight have triggered an increase in shipping activity. Prices firming in Asian hubs Tight supplies for 380 cSt grade fuel in Hong Kong. TonenGeneral to buy energy trading firm Falling oil demand in Japan spurs restructuring. Chennai bunkering jetty opposed Locals fear greater risk of oil spills. Energy-saving device to be used on ships Product at test stage of development. France to build LNG-fuelled ferry Ship will be world's biggest. Bulker arrest in Singapore Money owing on repair bills believed to be the reason.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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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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