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BRIEFS

November 22, 2013

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LB mayor ousts harbour commissioner after LA edges out port chief Yang Ming joins UASC, CSCL in transpacific slot-swap arrangement China refuses GM corn shipment from US, spooking Chicago exchange ICTSI provides yard gear as typhoon-struck Port of Tacloban reopens Daewoo Shipbuilding profit up 62pc to US$86.5 million, sales up 15pc KMTC and OOCL swap slots on two Far East-India/Sri Lanka loops Big shipping groups unite in call for pre-regulation impact studies US cabotage protection 'makes transshipment too expensive to consider' Surprise truck inspections by police cause gridlock, delays at NY-NJ Port US$2 million ransom for US crew makes Nigerian pirates ready for more Xiamen Airlines receives 100th Boeing aircraft for its fleet Berlin October air cargo rise 23.7pc to 3,657 tonnes, passengers up 4.2pc Qatar Airways Cargo adds 4 new stops, boosts frequency to Seoul, Oslo

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Hapag-Lloyd again reports net profit in third quarter Kerala's coastal shipping project seen holding promise MOL holds charity event in Philippines Samsara Group wins recognition as 'Ship Agent of the Year' at Seatrade Middle East & Indian Subcontinent Awards 2013 Spot prices on Asia-Europe trade up Ford to export cars from India to more overseas markets Sops helping Africa boost exports to India JN Port to shortlist bidders for fourth terminal today CIL intends importing coal through state entities EU FTA likely in 2014 INR falls further against dollar on increased demand for US currency Kerala will have to wait for maritime university

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Ust-Luga Express offers new container rail services Over 7 million t cargo transported Final approvals for Etihad and Jet Airways alliance DHL to be sole of logistics partner of Leipziger Messe Indian Railways increases cargo volume again Canadian cargo carriers seek cooperation Goodman building for Amazon in Poland Havi Logistics under new leadership Ostbewegung Ziel: emissionsfreier Hafen Long Beach Globe Air Cargo becomes Europe GSA for MIAT International Paralympic Committee prolongs contract with... Ups and downs in Europe's road freight sector New Evergreen/Hanjin service in Asia

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
GAO: Navy could learn from commercial shipowners Nam Cheong opts for Rolls-Royce equipment Wilbur Ross controlled Navigator raises $228 million in IPO Ensco back at Keppel FELS for further jack-up November 21, 2013 Vigor wins $12.9 million MSC contract NASSCO awarded $12.1 million more for LPD 25 job Electric Boat gets contract mods worth up to $172 million

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TSA member carriers calling for series of freight rate increases Archery firm expanding at port business incubator Sea-Tac International Airport sees food bank donation gains US rail freight traffic posts gains during week Four new members onboard at Port of LA Harbor Commission

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
CMA CGM and MSC cancel two joint Asia-Europe sailings Carriers act to tackle weaker volumes The world turned upside down The changed US oil market has altered global trade and further change is possible Maritime security must be seen as a profit culture, not an overhead FREE CONTENT: Highlights from the Lloyd's List roundtable: Future security threats for shipping CSD leases two handysize bulkers from sister firm Chinese state carrier agrees to daily charter rate of $5,416 Third quarter brings a dip in box line reliability Performance is unlikely to improve in the year's final three months, Drewry warns CSCL to dispose of $111m non-core assets after losses mount Logistics consultancy and freight forwarding and container depot entity to be sold ICBC Leasing sues CSC Phoenix for missing charterhires for 39 ships Troubled China state-owned carrier faces $95m lawsuit Offen's Santa V series faces insolvency proceedings Santa R series declared bankrupt earlier this month Asian Shippers Council fears the worst from the P3 tie-up ASC claims the alliance is 'too big' and will make the market more volatile Tilbury wins new service as UK box port shake-up continues German shortsea operator OPDR switches from Felixstowe Höegh quits short-term LNG shipping for good Exclusive interview: looming oversupply drives Oslo-listed owner to focus on FSRUs Worker crushed to death at Hongkong International Terminals Traffic controller killed in incident with gantry crane at Kwai Tsing Terminal 6 Daehan Shipbuilding wins 14 capesize bulker deals Knightsbridge Tankers, Polaris Shipping and Sinokor Merchant Marine place orders BW LPG shares start trading on Oslo exchange Offer price implies company has a market capitalisation of more than $1bn DSME wins LNG carrier deal Teekay tipped to exercise another option for 173,400 cu m vessel CGG seeks four ice-class seismic support vessels Geoscience firm may target Arctic oil and gas

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
SCF returns to profits SOVCOMFLOT today announced 3Q13 net profits of $9.1M, from 3Q12 net losses of $8.5M HHI orders ultra-steam turbines from MHI HYUNDAI HI has ordered Mitsubishi ultra-steam turbine plants for four LNG carriers it is building for PETRONAS US ship repairer sold NORTHEAST Ship Repair has been sold by JF Lehman to another private equity group South China Sea seen as offshore boon TAPPING oil and gas in the South China Sea will create great knock-on opportunities for China's offshore industry, China Shipbuilding Development Summit 2013 heard today Karageorgiou warns on dry bulk boom GLOBUS Maritime CEO George Karageorgiou expressed caution today about the Capesize-led dry bulk rate boom of 3Q13 BW LPG prices IPO BW LPG said today it had priced its IPO at NOK47 ($8.10)/share and sold another 9.7M shares in an overallotment SNCM aid repayment doubles to €440M The European Commission has doubled the amount of aid it wants the French government to recover from French Mediterranean ferry company SNCM to €440M Higher grain exports expected GLOBAL grain exports could reach 140.9M tonnes in the current 2013-14 grain trade year, according to latest figures from the United States Department of Agriculture Iranian oil output seen staying stagnant IRANIAN crude exports are expected to remain largely unchanged until 2015 at the earliest, despite moderate president Hassan Rouhani's election earlier this year KDB becomes top STX O&S shareholder KOREA Development Bank today became STX Offshore & Shipbuilding's biggest shareholder after a sell-off by STX Corp Alam Maritim profit rises by 40% ALAM Maritim, the Malaysian offshore services provider, posted 3Q13 profits of 22M ringgit ($9M), a 40% hike from last year

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Eastbound Pacific Carriers Seek 2-Stage Rate Increase Container shipping lines operating from Asia to the U.S. intend to restore baseline freight rates for late holiday season shipments in December and the pre-Lunar New Year period in January. Member lines in the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement have plans to collectively adopt general rate increases of $200 per 40-foot container, effective... STB Nominee Open to Rail Metric Reconsideration WASHINGTON - The Surface Transportation Board member nominated by President Obama told Congress Thursday that it "wasn't unreasonable" to reconsider how the rail regulatory agency calculates whether a carrier is "revenue adequate." The contentious metric is one of the factors used by the STB to determine pricing challenges made by shippers... China Shipping to Combine Two North American Service Centers China Shipping (North America) has plans to relocate its customer service center in Houston and its intermodal center in Chicago to make way for a new combined National Service and Operations Center that will be opened in a new location, which will be selected and announced at a later date. China Shipping... Regional Economy, Petrochemicals Investment Ignites Growth at Houston Port Port of HoustonThe Port of Houston is sitting pretty atop twin economic engines. Its booming petrochemical sector is boosting exports, and its rapidly growing population base is fueling imports. The port's steadily growing container volumes reflect the region's healthy economic growth, with total throughput projected to rise 3.5 percent to 1.8... P3's Positive Prognosis There's bound to be plenty of news over the next few weeks about the proposed P3 Network as regulators in the U.S., Europe and China decide whether a massive vessel-sharing agreement among the world's three largest container shipping companies is anti-competitive and therefore shouldn't be allowed to take effect. In the... New HazMat Reporting Required for Canadian Railroads A Canadian National train in Quebec.Canada's federal government has instructed rail companies to share information with municipalities to ensure there is ongoing dialogue about the transportation of dangerous goods. Transport Canada now requires that any Canadian Class I railroad or person that transports dangerous goods must provide relevant municipalities with yearly... Waterfront Commission Postpones NY-NJ Hearing The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor's scheduled Nov. 25 hearing on longshore hiring practices at the Port of New York and New Jersey has been postponed until a to-be-determined date in December. The commission has been locked in a dispute with the New York Shipping Association and International Longshoremen's Association... Average US Intermodal Rate Falls Top 36 lane index, week of November 18, 2013 Full-size image An index of U.S. intermodal rates fell again in the week ending Nov. 18, pulled lower by declines in all four directional indices this week. The overall index rate of the top 36 U.S. lanes decreased 2.2 percent, or $46, to $2,076,... FedEx, Direct Relief, and Heart to Heart International Team Up to Deliver Supplies and Aid to Philippines MEMPHIS, Tenn., November 20, 2013 - FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), Direct Relief and Heart to Heart International have teamed up to deliver more than $10 million worth of relief aid and medical supplies to communities across the typhoon-ravaged Philippines. The shipment, containing nearly 200,000 lbs. of both pharmaceuticals and medical... MIQ Logistics CFO Honored by Kansas City Business Magazine OVERLAND PARK, Kan., November 21, 2013 - MIQ Logistics is proud to announce that Ingram's magazine named Chief Financial Officer Brenda Stasiulis to its 2013 class ofWomen Executives-Kansas City (WeKC). Stasiulis is one of 10 women recognized by the publication this year. "Brenda clearly deserves this honor," says John Carr,president and chief... "Best Place to Work:" Kane Is Able Takes Two Top Honors in Reader's Choice Awards from Scranton Times-Tribune SCRANTON, PA -November 21, 2013- Third-party logistics provider Kane Is Able, Inc. (KANE -- http://www.kaneisable.com) won the popular vote for the Best Place to Work in the annual Reader's Choice Awards in the Scranton Times-Tribune. KANE won first place in the categories of Best Place to Work - Warehouse and Distribution, and... Japan's Trade Surplus With US Grows Japan's trade surplus with the United States widened 38.8 percent in October from a year earlier to 577.2 billion yen ($5.77 billion) as exports surged at a much faster pace than imports, according to preliminary figures released by the Finance Ministry this week. It was the 10th straight monthly expansion on... Pacer International Forecasts Higher Revenue in 2014 Pacer International forecasts its revenue in 2014 will range between $1.1 billion and $1.3 billion, representing an expected increase of 10 to 18 percent from its 2013 results. Meanwhile, earnings per share are projected to be between $0.35 and $0.45, an expected increase of 35 percent to 36 percent from the previous... Forwarders, Brokers on an Even Keel Q: As you know, the surface transportation law, MAP-21, among other things, will require motor carriers (common or contract) to divorce their brokerage operations from their carrier operations. Under the current situation, with almost all motor carriers also functioning as property brokers, the shipper really doesn't know if the transportation... Kristin Isabelli Joins USCIB as Director of Customs Policy Washington, D.C., November 20, 2013 - Kristin Isabelli has joined the staff of the United States Council for International Business (USCIB) as director of customs and trade facilitation. She brings significant Capitol Hill experience on these issues, having worked most recently as a legislative aide for the House Ways and Means... Zinnovate Joins Growing CargoWise Partner Network Sydney, Australia, November 20, 2013As the number of logistics providers adopting CargoWise's single-platform supply chain software continues to rise, businesses worldwide are seeing increasing opportunity in joining its customer-focused service programs. More than 60 regional logistics specialists have now joined the program, each gaining certification to provide localized on-the-ground consultation,... "K" Line to Support Typhoon Victims in the Philippines Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) has today announced that, in order to give relief to victims of Super Typhoon "Haiyan" and support disaster recovery efforts, it has decided to donate 5 million yen (approx. 50,000 US dollar) through The Rayomar Outreach Foundation Inc. (ROFI), a charitable institution founded by... Kalmar relocates 850 ton ship-to-shore crane at the Port of Helsingborg, Sweden* Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has completed the relocation of an 850 ton Kalmar ship-to-shore (STS) crane for its customer the Port of Helsingborg, Sweden (Helsingborgs Hamn AB). The order was signed in September 2013 and the work was completed within a two week time frame during November. The complex project, which was... ICAO Council Elects New President MONTRéAL, 18 November 2013 - The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced today that Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu of Nigeria has been elected as the new President of the ICAO Council. Aliu's election by acclamation was confirmed today when the 36 States which comprise ICAO's Governing Council registered their unanimous agreement during...

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Wait and see Globus Maritime of Greece does not appear to have abandoned plans to part ways with its oldest bulker but management says it's not going to jump the gun. GLBS takes flight Shares of Greek operator Globus Maritime (Globus) gained traction in midday trading Thursday as investors digested the details of a third-quarter beat that caught many off guard. Vetting for obsolescence Ship vetting is increasingly serving as another way that tankers become obsolete, helping to push some tonnage out of the market, said Connecticut tanker broker Robert Flynn. DNB initiates gas duo Researchers with a leading Nordic investment bank have initiated research coverage of two newly listed LPG carrier operators. GZE turns on Titan Struggling Hong Kong group Titan Petrochemicals' rescuer Guangdong Zhenrong Energy (GZE) has stunned the company by demanding interest on debt it took over. Dof adds more Norway's Dof has added another clutch of subsea contracts to its orderbook worth $65m. SCF stronger in third Russian state tanker owner Sovcomflot (SCF) has increased its profit in the third quarter, but it remains some way behind last year over the first nine months. BWO steady in Q3 BW Offshore reported an improvement in third quarter earnings as a long delayed FPSO finally got to work. DNB to lose less Norway's DNB bank has lowered its loan impairment forecast for 2013 as shipping markets improve. Scandlines deal cleared The European Commission has cleared the full takeover of Scandlines by private equity group 3i. Row brews over capsizing The families of crew missing following a tanker capsizing in Nigeria have criticised the owner. Bahri seals dry finance Saudi Arabia's Bahri has secured financing for its five kamsarmax newbuildings just as the first prepares to hit the water. Lines win Pacific work Three container lines have won a tender to provide services to central Pacific islands from next year. CSDC takes new bulkers China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) has boosted its bulker fleet with a bareboat deal for two newbuildings. ESL takes one ESL Shipping of Finland has hired a bulk carrier to meet rising demand in the Baltic Sea. Navigator Gas to bank $156m Wilbur Ross-owned Navigator Holdings has priced its $228m New York IPO at the top of its range as it seeks to fund newbuildings. Rongsheng row goes on Chinese shipbuilder Rongsheng is facing another legal headache as the fall-out from its aborted takeover of an engine maker continues. BW LPG hits the street BW LPG, the world's largest operator of VLGCs, began trading in Oslo today following its IPO. NSC stake for sale Russia's stake in Northern Shipping Company (NSC) will go under the hammer next month. 2Go falls to loss Philippines ro-pax group 2Go has plunged to a loss in the third quarter as revenue fell. Niagara refloated Three tugs have freed a CSL Group bulker that grounded in Lake Erie on Sunday. DSME books gas carrier DSME has secured a newbuilding order for an LNG from an undisclosed client in a contract worth $200m. Ensco back at Keppel Keppel Offshore & Marine has secured a repeat newbuilding order from US drilling company Ensco for a harsh environment jack-up. DSF knocks private equity Danish Ship Finance has criticized private equity funds that invest in shipping with a speculative and short-sighted view. TMT slammed over bulker TMT has come in for harsh criticism from UK trade union Nautilus International over the treatment of one of its bulker crews. Déjà vu NewLead Holdings of Greece appears to struggling to hold ground in the long-time battle to maintain its Nasdaq listing. Karageorgiou's crystal ball The recent strength of the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) suggests that the declining pace of fleet growth has enabled freight rates to be more responsive to increases in cargo volumes, the chief executive of Greek bulker owner Globus Maritime told investors Wednesday.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Parliament funds European infrastructure project Group makes progress on Bangladesh worker safety FMC reviews 9 OTI license applications Transpacific carriers seek $500 in rate increases Transpacific Stabilization Agreement members are adopting a two-step "guideline" rate increase that, when combined, would hike freight rates $500 per 40-foot container in December and January. APM Terminal modifies cranes for Triple Es The Rotterdam Maasvlakte I terminal will modify five of its existing post-Panamax cranes so they can reach across 23 rows of containers and accommodate the latest generation of ultra-large container ships. Report calls Tar Sands crude a new threat to Great Lakes The Alliance for the Great Lakes is raising the alarm over plans to ship tar sands crude oil on the Great Lakes. In addition to supporting fisheries and tourism, many cities get their drinking water from the Great Lakes. Seaspan seeks to raise up to $84.6 million Theft on the rise during Thanksgiving For the past three years, the incidence of theft has risen to a daily average of 10.5 thefts during the holiday weekend compared to the usual average of 2.6 thefts per day, according to FreightWatch International. Waterfront Commission postpones hearings again The organization has further postponed the start of a public hearing about adding longshore workers in the Port of New York and New Jersey from Nov. 25 to a yet-to-be-named date in December. Drewry sees drop in carrier performance Boeing Dreamlifter stranded in Kansas Executive moves

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013
Prices firm in Fujairah Prices struggle to find direction in Suez. Tight avails in Rotterdam Prices firming in North European ports. New container port 50% complete Azerbaijani player is driving force behind development. Fuel oil stocks hold steady Middle distillates tumble. 2015: 'Massive non-compliance' predicted Tougher ECA rules could be used to monitor all shipping emissions, argues environmentalist. Singapore bunker sales up again Sales up month-on-month and year-on-year. Asian bunker prices back on upswing 'Extremely tight' supplies seen in Busan. Vessel arrested in Singapore 'over bunker dispute' Arrested bulker is owned by Essar Shipping. New fuel storage facility for Solomon Islands Move a challenge to island's established players. LNG ships adopt steam turbine engines 15% boost in fuel efficiency possible with system, manufacturer claims. Chinese bunker company in Shanghai joint-venture New business to focus on marine distillate imports from Southeast Asia. Norwegian firm adds diesel-electric vessel to fleet Ship will use 'advanced catalyst technologies' to reduce fuel consumption.

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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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