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March 26, 2013

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CMA CGM Florida sails to Shanghai leaking oil after bulker collision OOCL unveils 13,208-TEU Berlin, offering cleaner, meaner bunker burn Hanjin abandons plans to build new container terminal in Jacksonville Eco-craze: US truckers find costly natural gas trucks uneconomical British budget receives positive response from BIFA freight forwarders NAFTA surface trade up 6pc in 2012, hitting a record US$960 billion India's US$14 billion e-retail sector turns to niche logistics firms Hong Kong airport February cargo falls 13.3pc, but rose 3.6pc in 2013 'Merging China's big air cargo units good idea, but too many obstacles' Court: Staff must tell non-commercial shippers rules before they apply

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MARCH 25, 2013
Allcargo Logistics launches Medical Support Center at Lokmanya Tilak Hospital Bahri announces sale of general cargo vessel as part of restructuring segment CEVA announces daily Suzhou/Shanghai Netherlands container train service CMA CGM sees positive growth, successfully implements action plan in 2012 CSL launches second FPV for Coast Guard Evergreen Line s China-Philippines-Malaysia service from April 14 Hanjin Shipping expands intra-Asia box services MOL, Mitsui & Marubeni Corp. to participate in ultra-deepwater FPSO chartering project in Brazil Moore Stephens says UK Budget generally good news for shipping sector Rate hikes boost demand for smaller vessels Holy presence at APSEZ & Adani Power ONGC signs MoU for Mangalore LNG terminal Plan for AIDS testing at Major Ports Stricter inspection of second-hand cars & secondary goods having desired impact at Antwerp Port Focus was on e-freight, security at Doha World Cargo Symposium Co-financing scheme to boost exports on anvil Govt mulls insurance fund for import of Iranian crude INR remains strong against dollar A bad idea known as Move Count Ford hopes to repeat Figo success with EcoSport R. Mukundan elected Chairman & Chetan Tamboli Deputy Chairman of CII Western Region

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More sales likely despite shrinking market in 2012 Scania and Siemens researching electrified road haulage RZD interested in Greek port privatisation UTair Cargo certified as aircraft services supplier to UN 2015 emission limits pose threat to UK shipping First newbuilding in NOL's fleet renewal programme Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd merger talks stalled New terminal for Norwegian post office Kuehne + Nagel builds logistics terminal in Leipzig TNT Express planning to cut 4,000 jobs Nobel laureate Amartya Sen to open transport funding summit Canada and US announce cross-border pilot project

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MARCH 25, 2013
NOL adds new 14,000-TEU "Eco ship" Bollinger delivers fifth FRC to Coast Guard NPT Propeller delivers impressive results Bibby COO warns: Eco ships won't arrive overnight Glosten to develop offshore wind TLP demonstrator for U.K. Vigor completes Seattle fireboat renovation Conservancy warns SS United States could be scrapped MHI and Imabari form LNG ship JV to compete with Korea China Rongsheng secures first jack-up orders Fast cat can morph into liftboat

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MARCH 25, 2013
Contract talks breakdown between ILWU, grain handlers Talks on hold between Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg Sud NYK included in list of top ethical companies Seattle Port Commissioners to meet with prospective applicants Hanjin backing away from dedicated JAXPORT terminal

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MARCH 25, 2013
Divided they fall Hamburg Süd and Hapag-Lloyd will work to overcome their differences Outlook for older post-panamax boxships is dire DVB research questions whether less fuel-efficient tonnage will retain its charters Poor cable penetrations blamed for Emma Maersk flood The world's largest boxship's engineroom is stripped, dried and cleaned in Sicily If I am not for others, what am I? Sailors' Society chief executive outlines the struggles of seafarers and their families Containership market cannot take more vessels, says Klein Boss of world's largest non-operating owner argues for retrofitting existing ships Return of Italian marines to India raises stakes for armed guards New Delhi's tenacity shows that maritime security companies must tread carefully Is the EU here to help? Brussels bossiness targets Europe's shipping and port sectors Aponte rules out new ship orders for years to come Exclusive: MSC boss expects 2014 to bring box recovery as deliveries slow and US trades pick up Green joins Clarksons board New senior independent director led P&O Nedlloyd's stock market flotation Pakistan breakers back on form Gadani recyclers dig deep for the right tonnage London Gateway to be UK's most utilised box terminal within first year DP World has yet to name a customer but voices confidence in port's prospects Singamas forecasts rising container demand and prices Update: SS Teo predicts shipping lines volume pickup earlier than expected Asia-Europe carriers launch fresh push for rate rises Hanjin and Zim announce $500 per teu mid-April general rate increases CSBC sees its annual net profit more than halved Taiwan yard pins its hopes on order for eight 1,800 teu boxships MHI and Imabari plan LNG carrier partnership Japanese yards launch yet another combined project to improve economies of scale Retrofit financing is available: MAN Diesel Enginemaker offers owners low-interest credit to install fuel-saving ideas Bunker fuel leak stopped on CMA CGM Florida French line and Chinese authorities seek to limit environmental impact after collision Hyundai Mipo Dockyard lands order for four car carriers Israel's Ray Shipping pays $70.5m apiece for 7,500 ceu vessels APMT consortium is preferred bidder for Abidjan box terminal AP Moller-Maersk ports arm teams up with Bolloré Africa Logistics and Bouygues A box shipping industry powerhouse Lloyd's List and Containerisation International now share digital platforms

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MARCH 25, 2013
Remontowa wins double-ended ferry POLISH shipyard Remontowa Shipbuilding SA has won a contract for a double-ended ro-pax ferry with gas-electric propulsion worth about $35M DryShips admits 'going concern' risk GEORGE Economou's DryShips has once again garnered an ignominious 'going concern' warning from its auditor in its latest annual report HMM appoints new CEO HYUNDAI Merchant Marine has appointed Yoo Chang Keun as its new CEO, replacing the resigning Lee Suk Hui Wan Hai to start PA2 service TAIWANESE Wan Hai Lines (WHL) will expand further on its already extensive intra-Asia network by joining Pan Asia Service II (PA2) on 3 April 2013, to provide an express service from North China to Singapore and Malaysia, the company told Fairplay today Rongsheng secures two EPC contracts CHINA Rongsheng Heavy Industries has secured two CJ46 jack-up rigs EPC contracts, with a total value exceeding $360M, the company announced today Asian liners plan second rate hikes CHINESE container liners announced this year's second round of rate hikes of about $500 per teu on the routes from Asia to Europe for all shipments, effective mid-April COSCOL expands heavy-lifter fleet SHANGHAI-listed COSCOL plans to complete the expansion of its heavy-lifter fleet within 2013 by adding up to eight 28,000dwt such vessels Decade-old VLCC see values flatline SECONDHAND VLCC sales resumed last week after almost a month of inactivity. However, the prices suggest that asset values are plateauing as the freight market remains unprofitable amid overcapacity Mayfair marks first VLCC demolition sale of 2013 KNIGHTSBRIDGE Tankers' last VLCC has become the first VLCC to be sold for demolition in 2013 Box maker posted full-year slump HONG KONG-listed Singamas Container, a box maker, posted a 56.5% year on year slump in net profits to $60M in 2012, due to declining orders and lower average box prices Big ships displaced from Asia-Europe trade THE CURRENT lull in ULCV orders does not indicate that ocean carriers' appetite for bigger ships is over; rather they just don't have the necessary finances at present to speed up the process HMD bags four PCTC orders HYUNDAI Mipo Dockyard has clinched an order for four 7,500 ceu pure car/truck carriers from Israel based Ray Shipping MHI, Imabari in JV to design LNG carriers MITSUBISHI Heavy Industries and Imabari Shipbuilding will jointly establish MI LNG Company to handle the design and marketing of LNG carriers Mixed chemical market in Asia THE ASIAN chemical market has been mixed, with the southeast Asia-northeast Asia trade doing better than the intra-northeast Asia routes

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MARCH 25, 2013
North American Lumber Production Rose in 2012 Lumber production in the U.S. and Canada improved in 2012, with total output being 8 percent and 5 percent higher year-over-year, according to Western Wood Products Association, Wood Resource Quarterly reports. The global timber and wood products market update by Wood Resources International also showed that sawmills in the western region... U.S. Lines' Trans-Pacific Westbound Rates to Rise U.S. Lines will increase rates on its trans-Pacific westbound trade for cargo originating from interior point intermodal points or container yards via the U.S. East Coast, excluding Gulf Coast ports, to North Asia and Southeast Asia, effective April 21. The hike will be $160 per 20-foot container and $200 per 40-foot,... Old Dominion Relocates Two Service Centers Old Dominion Freight Line has relocated and expanded two of its service centers in Cheyenne, Wyo., and Allentown, Pa. The less-than-truckload carrier opened its Cheyenne Service Center to expand in the western U.S. The relocation boosted the terminal's size from four to 21 doors. The facility's service area includes Cheyenne, Laramie,... Japan, EU Agree to Launch FTA Negotiations Japan and the European Union formally agreed on Monday to kick off negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement aimed at eliminating import tariffs on most products traded between them. The agreement came when Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held telephone talks with European Council President Herman Van Rompuy and European... M&M Cartage Operating Its First CNG Truck M&M Cartage has received delivery of its first dedicated compressed natural gas powered truck, supplied by Kentucky Truck Sales. The 2013 Freightliner is powered by a Cummins ISL GM2 9L engine. Agility Fuel Systems provided the 100-gallon behind-the-cab fuel system for the unit. Don Hayden, president of the Louisville, Ky.-based regional truckload... India Cuts Charges to Boost Rail Container Traffic India's Ministry of Railways has decided to reduce haulage charges for containers transported by rail in privately owned railcars, effective April 1. For containers weighing between 10 metric tons and 20 metric tons, the rate will be reduced 5 percent to 15,638 rupees (about US$287.94) per 20-foot-equivalent unit. Rates for empty... Work Advances on Port Mackenzie Rail Extension Work on $88 million worth of construction for three segments of the Port Mackenzie Rail Extension project in Alaska has kicked off. Contracts were awarded to three construction companies for the 32-mile rail project, which will connect the mainline of the Alaska Railroad near Houston to the deep draft dock at... Andrew Distribution Leases 18 Trucks From Ryder Andrew Distribution has selected Ryder System to provide and maintain 18 new straight trucks under a full-service lease agreement. The trucks will be used to support Andrew's distribution and delivery operations for a major daily newspaper in the Milwaukee market. This is the first time the Illinois-based Andrew Distribution has leased... Louisiana Ports See 'Huge Opportunity' in LNG Representatives from Louisiana's Terrebonne Parish Economic Development Authority and the Port of Terrebonne have determined that liquefied natural gas will offer a "huge opportunity" for exportation for regional Gulf Coast ports following the widening of the Panama Canal, according to Steve Vassallo, TEDA's CEO. The representatives recently took a trip to... New 14,000-TEU Ship Joins NOL Group Fleet APL Temasek is the first of 10 14,000-TEU vessels on order by NOL Group.The NOL Group has unveiled its new 14,000 20-foot-equivalent unit APL Temasek container ship at the PSA Pasir Panjang Terminal in Singapore. APL Temasek is the first in a series of 10 14,000-TEU vessels on order by the... Emirates Shipping to Boost Intra-Asia Rates On April 15, Emirates Shipping Line will raise rates on two of its trade lanes: From the Far East and Southeast Asia to the Middle East, the increase will be $300 per 20-foot-equivalent unit. From the Far East and Southeast Asia to the Indian subcontinent, the hike will be $200 per TEU. ... St. Lawrence Seaway's Navigation Season Begins With the transit of Canada Steamship Lines' newly built Baie St. Paul through the St. Lambert Lock, the St. Lawrence Seaway's 55th navigation season has opened, according to the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation. The Baie St. Paul is the first of a series of new vessels being constructed specifically for... Port Everglades Sets Its Sight on Guatemalan Trade Port Everglades has announced that Guatemala is a key target market for the South Florida port. The announcement was made at Agritrade Expo & Conference 2013, an international agricultural trade show, in La Antigua, Guatemala, from March 14-15, hosted by the Guatemalan Exporters Association. "Guatemala is our No. 2 trading partner after... TNT Express Seeks to Trim Jobs and Costs TNT Express said it plans to cut 4,000 jobs, slash costs, slim its aircraft fleet and sell its Chinese and Brazilian operations as it focuses on its core European market following the recent collapse of a planned $6.8 billion takeover by United Parcel Service. The sale of the Chinese business is... IBIA Names Hall Chief Executive The International Bunker Industry Association has appointed Peter Hall as its new chief executive. Hall will start his new role in the beginning of April, replacing Cliff Brand, the current chief executive, who has been headhunted to be the marine director of the new King Abdullah Economic City Port in Saudi... Hapag-Lloyd to Launch Finland Express Service Hapag-Lloyd's new FIX service.Hapag-Lloyd will launch its new Finland Express Service in April, directly connecting German hubs with ports in the Gulf of Finland and the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea. The service will extend port coverage in the Baltic and provide a second weekly sailing to and from... Oakland's Container Volume Grows 12.4 Percent Oakland's container volume, February 2013 Full-size chart The Port of Oakland's containerized throughput rose 12.4 percent year-over-year in February, according to data from the port. The total volume in February was 187,701 20-foot-equivalent units, including both laden and empty containers. The last time Oakland's throughput saw double-digit growth was two years ago,... German Carrier Merger Not So Perfect After All The news that Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud have walked away from a merger that would have created the world's fourth-largest ocean carrier didn't come as a major shock to rival container lines or industry watchers. The would-be merger was a perfect fit and would have enabled the two German carriers to... Neither Side Budges: PNW Terminal Talks Break Down Contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and three grain terminal operators in the Pacific Northwest broke down at the weekend with each side refusing to consider the other's proposal. It was the first face-to-face meeting between the ILWU and the Pacific Northwest Grain Handlers Association in three months. The... United Cargo Expands TempControl Network United Cargo has expanded its service for temperature-sensitive shipments by adding nine cities to its worldwide TempControl network, increasing the number of locations offering the service to 37. The following new U.S. locations are now certified to transport TempControl: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Boston Logan International Airport. New York John F. Kennedy International Airport. Cleveland...

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MARCH 25, 2013
APMT, BAL and Bouygues consortium named as preferred bidder for Abidjan box terminal A consortium of APM Terminals, French logistics and terminal operator Bollore Africa Logistics, and French civil engineers Bouygues has been named as preferred ... Aponte halts ship orders for years to come Bunker fuel leak stopped on CMA CGM Florida Asia-Europe carriers launch fresh push for rate rises London Gateway 'to be UK's most utilised box terminal within first year' DP WORLD claims London Gateway will have a higher utilisation rate than any of its major UK rivals within its first year of operation, despite the fact it has yet ... Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud merger talks stall MERGER talks between Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud have ground to a halt after the two German lines failed to reach agreement on the structure of a combined group.Hapag-Lloyd ...

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MARCH 25, 2013
Two kings face torch Nanjing King Ship has reportedly bagged $6.85m to scrap a pair of multipurpose ships. SS United States facing scrap The historic passengership SS United States is facing potential scrapping in two months due to mounting costs paid by the conservation group that owns the vessel. Lomar cools chatter Lomar Shipping has cooled rumours linking it with a string of containership buys. CSBC profit crashes Taiwanese shipbuilding group CSBC has recorded a big drop in profit for 2012 despite a rise in revenue. Scorpio seeing stars Scorpio Tankers has continued its expansion crusade by boosting its presence in the LR2 arena. BBR earnings take flight Newly-listed offshore support vessel owner Bina Buana Raya (BBR) has seen its income soar off the back of a bigger fleet. Maersk eyes UK issue Denmark's AP Moller-Maersk is lining up a sterling bond issue, possibly as early as this week. Swedish "apartheid" makes waves Two ferry lines have become embroiled in a row in Sweden over claims passengers were segregated on buses according to skin colour or presumed ethnicity. Slow-ceiling Slow steaming in the containership sector could be approaching its maximum limitations given the weight of newbuildings entering the market, DVB says. Russia mulls SCF issue The Russian government has authorised a sale of tanker owner Sovcomflot's shares. Remontowa adds ferry Poland's Remontowa shipyard has clinched a ro-pax order from Denmark worth DKK 200m ($34.86m). Boyden's double worry A take-off in dry-cargo stocks led last week by Eagle Bulk has come too early for a sector battling low earnings, Global Hunter Securities says. Big bonus from Glencore Glencore's two top executives have picked up a combined pay packet of almost $5m in a year which saw the commodity giant take over Xstrata. Swissco enters rig arena Singapore-listed offshore support vessel owner Swissco Holdings has emerged as the name behind a rig order at Rongsheng Heavy Industries. Oetkers halt merger talks The merger of German container lines Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Sud is off for now after the two sides failed to agree an ownership structure for the new combined group. Duo go for rate hikes Hanjin Shipping and Zim have announced Asia to Europe rate rises designed to keep the trades sustainable. China Merchants pockets $20m China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) has sold development rights for a chunk of land in the Zhangzhou Economic Development Zone in Fujian province in mainland China. Bahri banks sale profit Saudi owner Bahri has banked a profit of SAR 19.52m ($5.2m) from the disposal of a veteran freight ro-ro - and two sisterships are on the sales block. Samco sells again Samco Shipholding has sold its fourth VLCC in a little over six months, brokers claim. Four more for Mipo Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has clinched a KRW 315bn ($283m) deal to build four pure car and truck carriers. Hellenic firms Hudson hire Hellenic Carriers has confirmed period employment for one of its three bulkers. Mini-bulker sinks A mini-bulker has sunk off Vietnam after colliding with a sistership. Changes at the top Former P&O Nedloyd chief executive Philip Green is set to become the next chairman of the Clarksons it was revealed Monday. Ko's message of hope Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering chief Ko Jae-Ho believes a yard recovery is on the cards for 2013. Seven must go Vietnam has cleared the auction of seven idle ships owned by a Vinalines subsidiary. Suezmaxes slide 18% Nordic American Tankers' (NAT) acquisition of a suezmax tanker resale has set a new benchmark for ship values in the sector. Japanese team up Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Imabari Shipbuilding are teaming up to take on the South Korean yards in the LNG arena. Hapag charters in Hapag Lloyd has been forced to charter in tonnage to maintain the schedule on one of its transatlantic services.

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MARCH 25, 2013
TNT to cut 4,000 jobs as part of improvement plan As part of its initiative to raise profit levels, TNT Express will sell its Chinese and Brazilian domestic operations, ramp up technology investment and strive to generate 220 million euros ($283 million) in savings by 2015. Averitt expands paperless invoicing to email inbox FAA starts tower closures on April 7 The agency is sparing 24 towers that had initially been targeted for closure, and 16 towers partially funded by Congress will remain open. Earlier this month, the FAA proposed closing 189 towers to meet the $637 million cut. APL receives first 14,000-TEU ship The Singapore-based liner carrier on Monday received its largest ever containership, the 14,000-TEU APL Temasek, the first in a series of 10 such ships the company will receive into its fleet in the coming months. Lines raise Asia-Europe rates Chapman takes over charters for Lufthansa "We will continue offering customers flexible and high-value charter solutions in the future," Lufthansa's Andreas Otto said. "With the newly adapted structure, we are leaner and more focused, and can offer our own aircraft even easier and faster." Dachser on target for 5-billion-euro goal Drewry Air Freight Index - February transpacific rate uptick St. Lawrence Seaway opens after winter upgrades Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg Süd merger talks break off FMCSA orders 2 carriers closed Amerijet rolls out Caribbean barrel service

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MARCH 25, 2013
Monjasa buys tanker from Aegean 1990-built vessel formerly used as floating storage destined for West African market. MAN Diesel's retrofit financing scheme finds favour Financial support for retrofitting is thin on the ground. IFO prices firm in Fujairah Prices soft in Suez. Week starts with upward trend in north-west Europe Congestion returns to Gibraltar. Jamaica hears results from 'bunkering hub' study Advised to 'take note of the policies pursued in major bunkering centres' to boost prospects. LNG bunker tanker launched in Stockholm Experience will inform future LNG infrastructure solutions, says port. KPI Bridge Oil hires credit manager Andrew Burton steps up to managerial position at KPI. Survey: Demand for LSFO in Singapore to rise Sales could reach 60,000 metric tonnes a month due to North American ECA. Asian bunker prices strengthen to start week Only Tokyo Bay saw prices soften. IBIA appoints new chief executive Former port authority CEO says IBIA has 'unique and crucial voice'. Nordic Hamburg orders more fuel efficient bulkers Ship's NPT propellor will deliver 'higher efficiency and lower fuel consumption'. 'Ferry of the future' to use Azipull propulsion system Vessel will operate on lithium-ion batteries. NOL welcomes largest 'environmentally friendly' vessel Company claims the ship can save 16%, or $3 million in bunker fuel, when travelling between 15-18 knots. Vopak opens Algeciras storage terminal Facility, owned by Vopak and Vilma Oil, able to support bunkering operations in the region. Fuel efficient windfarm vessel gains charter Vessel operator WTGS chooses to charter CTruk 20T for operations. Cosco International eyes share of Chimbusco Considers acquiring parent firm's 50% ownership of Chimbusco, as part of other investment plans. Golden Ocean narrows profit for 2012 Dry bulk shipping firm makes loss on bunker hedging. High bunker costs changing shipping operations It might be 'better to lay off a ship' rather than deploy it, says PIL.

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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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