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BRIEFS

November 26, 2013

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EU launches probe, suspects price fixing signals through public GRIs Stifel confidence index continues high, but US-EU trade lane wobbly Industry association blasts Spanish courts for injustice to oil spill captain Liaoning Dandong port's full-year container volume to hit 1.5 million TEU Fujian's Pingtan checkpoints win Taiwan fruit import state approval Tielong Container Logistics 9-month sales up 4.57pc to US$560 million China to expand Yemen's two biggest container ports, build power plants China's 10-month road freight volume up 11.2pc to 29.1 billion tonnes European road freight market to shrink by 0.6pc in 2013, says study Shipping Corp of India suffers quarterly US$19 million loss, boxes blamed FedEx flies 100 tons of emergency relief to Philippines typhoon victims Emirates, Fiji Airways sign air cargo deal to fly products, foodstuffs Super-sized 747 cargo plane lands at tiny Wichita airport by mistake Lufthansa Cargo adds new B777Fs to keep Gulf airline rivals in check UTair-Express increases flight frequency between Moscow, Voronezh

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Boost air, sea links with LatAm for bilateral growth, says MEA Cargotec's MacGregor receives $ 77 morder for high efficiency cargo handling solutions from Hyundai Heavy Industries Maritime companies & personalities honoured at 10th anniversary awards ceremony in Dubai MOL commits to further business expansion in Singapore Transworld Group takes delivery & names latest newbuilding bulk carrier in China UASC adds two new intra-Asia services Ust-Luga Express offers weekly container rail services to MANP inland terminal China, Bangladesh lose out to Indian apparel exports Onion exports down 86 pc to 22,000 t in Oct. Port of Antwerp sets global course More ICDs opened to leather exports Forex reserves up $ 1.46 bn to $ 283.5 bn MACCIA organising seminar on Custom Classification

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Jan de Rijk Logistics and China Cargo Airlines cooperate AF-KLM-Martinair flies wine around the world BNSF to develop logistics centre in Texas Mory Ducros facing bankruptcy in France EU investigates liner companies' practices New Iata vice-president for Africa in 2014 Korean Air and Boeing break ground on training facility Mercedes-Benz Trucks expanding in Russia EU initiates proceedings against Germany for Deutsche... Port of Melbourne "not for sale" Northern African airlines order Airbus aircraft Grimaldi named Fiat-Chrysler's logistics supplier 2013 Honold Logistik investing in pharmaceuticals logistics Mack Trucks awarded Jet Aviation Dubai welcomes new general manager

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Crowley orders LNG fueled ConRo duo Prosafe firms up semi-sub contracts November 25, 2013 Chouest to build new design Ulstein OCV in U.S.

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Matson plans increases for Hawaii/Guam services Crowley places orders for new LNG-powered ships DOT calling for applications for Moving Ahead for Progress grants Inchcape Shipping Services gives Qingdao explosion update Georgia Ports Authority posts October cargo totals

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Navios halts distressed-fleet buying as HSH Nordbank pact slows Owner posts a larger than expected loss due to low rates LPG shipping raises $700m in new equity in a week Finance frenzy grips gas shipowners STX Pan Ocean sells chemtanker for $12m Deal marks fresh sale in one of shipping's brightest segments How will the return of the Iranian fleet affect the global tanker trades? Time lag restoring crude output will mean a limited short-term effect, says Poten Offen owes banks nothing, says founder RCPO can continue to operate insolvent KG ships with debts of up to $4bn Pakistani breakers lead demolition surge Prices could pick up in Gadani, says GMS Ten dead and 16 missing after two ships sink off Shandong Rescue efforts continue after general cargoships sink in high winds Eimskip's net profits slide as Iceland's krona loses value Dip comes despite improved liner service to Faroes, Norway and North America VLCC newbuilding resale fetches $89m Prices rise for the 2m-barrel crude tankers Nordic Shipholding confirms restructuring deal Former FSL man Clausius to take over from Andersen Exmar to launch new entity to raise equity Exmar Energy Partners will tap the US Securities and Exchange Commission Qatar bats off LNG challengers Capacity, reliability and stability put Doha ahead of the pack Qingdao reopens oil terminals after fatal pipeline blasts Update: Fears of China tanker disruption fade as VLCC berths resume operations NOL denies involvement in European Commission antitrust probe But Evergreen confirms it is under investigation Tanker owners slam charterers' inconsistent vetting Differences in oil companies' crew demands present a particular problem

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Saverex cuts Exmar stake NICHOLAS Saverys-controlled Saverex NV, lead shareholder in gas carrier operator Exmar, is to reduce its majority stake in the Belgian company, where Saverys is CEO DHT builds war chest for expansion NYSE-listed tanker company DHT Holdings today revealed plans for a $110M private placement earmarked for fleet expansion Navios Holdings loses $13M ANGELIKI Frangou's NYSE-listed Navios Maritime Holdings today reported 3Q13 net losses of $13.05M, or $0.13 per share, on lower revenues Seadrill sees demand leading supply SEADRILL said today it expects demand to outstrip supply in its business up to 2020 Agency blasts NYSA lawsuit CONTAINER terminals at the Port of New York are being compromised by a lawsuit filed by their representative on their behalf, a waterfront agency contends Indonesia hints safe passage for migrants INDONESIA'S national police chief today reportedly offered safe passage through its waters to migrants trying to get to Australian-controlled Christmas Island Scomi swings to profits MALAYSIA'S shipowner Scomi Energy Services today reported profits 25M ringgit ($7.8M) for its quarter ended 30 September Ballast deadline worry rises SHIPOWNERS are in the crossfire of a turf war between two US federal agencies over enforcement of upcoming ballast water rule deadlines, an owner representative told Fairplay Chinese mariners sought in fatal sinkings SEARCHERS are looking today for dozens of seafarers missing since fatal groundings and sinkings in China APT reverses itself again AMERICAN Petroleum Tankers Partners LP has reinstated its plan to float on the NYSE, a week after saying it had scuttled the move Exmar plans LNG listing Belgian gas transport specialist Exmar has announced plans to float its long-term LNG business on the New York stock exchange Private equity acquires Nordic Shipholding's debt NORDIC Shipholding, the debt-ridden Danish shipowner, has entered into a debt-for-equity swap with an Asian private equity fund GDF Suez mulls GTT listing FRENCH energy group GDF Suez has confirmed it is considering a stock exchange listing of its LNG carrier cargo containment system subsidiary, Gaztransport & Technigaz (GTT), Reuters has reported

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013
NY Waterfront Commission Defends Hiring Practices The Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, which contends that International Longshoremen's Association referrals for dockworker jobs aren't diverse enough, disputed ILA complaints that the commission ignores diversity in its own hiring. Since the commission underwent a management shakeup five years ago, 11 percent of new hires have been black, 17.5... Container Volume Slides at Seattle, Tacoma ontainers at the Port of Tacoma.Combined container volume at the ports of Seattle and Tacoma declined 9.9 percent in October from a year earlier, to 285,161 20-foot-equivalent units, extending a slide that began in February. Loaded international containers moving through the Washington port complex dropped 14.1 percent from October 2012, with... Logistics Confidence Index Hits Record High The Stifel Nicolaus Logistics Confidence Index, a monthly survey of international shippers and forwarders in the Europe-based air and ocean freight trade lanes, climbed 2.5 points in November to a record high 57.1. Stifel Logistics Confidence Index: Total freight (air and ocean). Full-size image The index, developed by Stifel Nicolaus Transportation & Logistics... Long Beach Board Loses Another Member The political climate surrounding the Port of Long Beach has claimed another victim, with Nick Sramek announcing his resignation from the Board of Harbor Commissioners. In a letter to Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster, Sramek said he has "great concerns about the port and its politically-charged dealings with the city. I... ILA: NY Waterfront Commission Lacks Diversity The International Longshoremen's Association claims the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor, which has criticized the low numbers of women and minorities in some ILA locals, lacks diversity within its own agency. "We'll match our diversity against the Waterfront Commission's any day of the week," ILA spokesman James McNamara said. The... Manitoulin Buys Manitoba Trucker Smooth Freight Canadian trucking operator Manitoulin Transport continued its acquisition-based expansion, purchasing Smooth Freight of Brandon, Manitoba. The acquisition is part of a drive by Manitoulin and other carriers to extend their geographic reach by buying smaller trucking businesses. Smooth Freight provides less-than-truckload and truckload services to more than 300 rural communities in Manitoba... Container Volume Soars at Georgia Ports One of GPA's new ship-to-shore cranes at the Port of Savannah's Garden City Terminal.The Georgia Ports Authority moved 274,362 20-foot-equivalent units in October, up 19 percent year-over-year and 5 percent month-over-month. In the first four months of fiscal 2014, the GPA moved 1.1 million TEUs, representing a 5 percent increase compared... Diminishing Returns Just when you thought the news couldn't get worse for global container carriers that lost an estimated $650 million collectively in the first half of the year, it did. Beyond the deepening financial losses - the exception being Maersk Line's exceptional $554 million third quarter profit driven by deep cost-cutting -... CBP Aims to Improve Cargo Clearance at Miami Customs and Border Protection is working to process transshipment cargo faster at the Port of Miami through a new pilot program aimed at helping the Florida port regain the business it has lost since the September 11 attacks. CBP is expediting the clearance of transshipment cargo much like it does for... CEVA Logistics, Scania Team Up in Iberia CEVA Logistics has signed a three-year contract with Swedish automotive industry manufacturer Scania to manage the delivery of spare parts in Spain and Portugal. Under the contract, worth 3.5 million euros (about $2.6 million), CEVA will manage the distribution of Scania's spare parts to delivery points in Iberia within 24 hours... YRC Worldwide's Next Challenge: Looming Debt Deadline A reorganization designed to reduce freight handling, speed shipments and save YRC Freight millions of dollars did just the opposite this summer. Instead, manpower shortages led to higher costs and delayed shipments, driving customers away from the long-haul less-than-truckload carrier and turning a third quarter 2012 operating profit into a... Big Carriers Boost Market Share at Expense of Smaller Rivals The largest ocean carriers sharply increased their market share at the expense of their smaller rivals in the third quarter, according to Drewry Maritime Research. Maersk Line, the world's largest carrier, increased traffic year-over-year by 9.5 percent, more than double the global average growth of 4.2 percent, while third-ranked CMA CGM's... Who Is Gil Kerlikowske? I had intended to write this column on my impressions of the 2013 Customs and Border Protection's Trade Symposium, an annual event that I haven't missed since its inception in 2001. In particular, I had wanted to use the gathering to gauge attendees' reception to President Obama's nomination of Gil...

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Crowley inks con-ros VT Halter Marine of the US has secured a contract to construct the world's first LNG-powered ro-ro containerships (con-ros) for a leading operator of Jones Act tankers, tugs and barges. Matson hikes freight rates Matson has unveiled rate hikes as the US liner operator aims to cover the impact of operating cost increases. Coal cargoes cometh China's insatiable appetite for imported thermal coal has emerged as one of the key variables that are driving heightened demand for panamax and handymax bulkers as of late. Navigator posts gain The acquisition of LPG carriers controlled by affiliates of Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk appears to be paying off for Navigator Holdings. KNOT on the up KNOT Offshore Partners posted a third-quarter profit Monday and told investors that it remains confident in its ability to cash in on rising demand for shuttle tankers. Atlantska adds handy Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has added an optional handysize to its order at Qingshan Shipyard in China. Navios misses mark Navios Maritime Holdings has extended its 2013 red ink after slipping to a deeper than expected loss during the third quarter. Saverys selling stock Nicolas Saverys is selling off shares in Exmar to help repay loans. Demo deal done Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has confirmed it is scrapping its 1996-built car carrier Vibeke a month after denying its sale. Trio aground off Korea Rescue operations were underway after three cargoships grounded off Korea in storms. d'Amico newbuild finds work d'Amico International Shipping has secured an $18m contract for one of its newbuildings. Rem renews Fugro deal Norway's Rem Offshore has added three years to a supply ship charter to Fugro in Singapore. Size war rages While Brussels investigates collusion between container lines a new report claims the battle for market share is trumping any survival instinct. Sealink sells trio Malaysia's Sealink International will book a small gain from selling three ships to an overseas buyer. Iranian fall-out 'positive' A nuclear deal between Iran and Western powers is likely to have a positive impact on the crude tanker market, leading analysts say. 26 crew feared dead Up to 26 seafarers are feared dead in two separate capsizings off China. STX PO chief quits The CEO of restructuring Korean bulker owner STX Pan Ocean has resigned after five months in the job. IPOs at six-year peak A stock market rally and encouraging signs of a recovery in the shipping markets have lifted IPO activity in the industry to a six-year high, Clarksons says. Rem beats target Rem Offshore has revealed a strong response by shareholders to its buy-back offer. Navios VL torched Navios Maritime Acquisition Corp has scrapped a VLCC which was previously thought to be destined for conversion, it is claimed. Saverys hatches MLP plan Nicolas Saverys' Exmar has revealed plans to float part of its LNG shipping business in the US. Xinle wins chemical quartet China's Ninbgo Xinle Shipbuilding has won a new order for up to four chemical carriers. Iran's insurance boost? Iran's new nuclear deal with the west includes an easing of European insurance restrictions on its tanker fleet, according to a senior diplomat. Offshore double sealed Edison Chouest Offshore (EC) and Island Offshore are teaming up to order new offshore construction vessels (OCVs). VLCCs robbed off India Two VLCCs have reportedly been targeted by robbers while at anchor off the North West coast of India. Teekay linked to order Teekay LNG Partners (TGP) is thought to be behind the latest LNG newbuilding order at DSME, which was announced last week. Qingdao still closed One of China's largest crude oil import terminals remains out of action following a pipeline explosion on Friday. DHT taps investors DHT Holdings has unveiled plans for a private placement to institutional investors worth around $110m. Essar bulker released Singaporean authorities have released an Essar-owned post-panamax bulker arrested last week over an unpaid bunker bill.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Rockefeller: STB should rethink mission "The evidence is overwhelming at this point that the four dominant freight railroads are financially strong," he said. "It's time for the STB to re-focus its mission on supporting the businesses and people who use the rail network." Customs brokers pleased with FDA rulemaking on foreign suppliers The Food and Drug Administration has defined importers as the party directly responsible for ordering food from overseas under its proposed Foreign Supplier Verification Program. Importers must verify that suppliers meet food-safety standards. Lawmakers air concerns with American-US merger settlement Regulations could strain truckload capacity Stifel's 3Q 2013 Domestic Transportation Update ILA, employers filed lawsuit against Waterfront Commission The lawsuit claims the commission, which was created in 1953 to fight corruption, "has gone off the rails to pursue a future role for itself that is well outside the purposes and goals that led to its creation." CMA CGM sees performance decline in Q4 DOT advisory panel calls for HMT reform Air France packs freighters with Beaujolais Cost cutting remains container carriers' most important tool The investment banking firm Jefferies cautioned, however, that it thinks "most of the cost savings potential may have been exhausted, particularly after a steep cut in fuel consumption in 2013." Domestic theft down in October

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NOVEMBER 25, 2013
Prices start week soft Six vessels waiting to enter Gibraltar. IFO prices soft, avails tight in Fujairah 380 cSt prices flat in suez. Ferry operator says ship did 'fantastic job' in saving fuel DFDS names the Ro-Pax ferry Regina Seaways as the latest winner in its quarterly 'bunker savings' competition. Fatal pipeline explosion halts bunker operations Supplies in eastern Chinese ports face disruption. Bomin eyes Japanese market with new hire Kimihiko Miyazaki will be based in Hong Kong. LNG ferry conversions on track Washington State Ferries awaits USCG approval for LNG conversion plans. Bunker supplier to use GL ShipManager software 'At Monjasa, we want fast uncomplicated procedures.' Russian upgrades could 'starve' Europe of fuel oil Russian refiners are engaged in a $55 billion overhaul, due to be complete by 2020. Ferry company boss weighs up ECA options Fuel efficiency forms part of five-point plan to turnaround company's finances. IFO prices show mixed movements Avails tight in Busan. First German flagged LNG-fuelled newbuild ready by 2015 'Gratifying to see growing realisation of the potential of LNG technology', says DNV GL. LNG new build to get increased efficiency Technologies to reduce power consumption by more than 20%. Space-saving marine engine makes a sale Engines meet EPA Tier 4i and IMO Tier III emissions standards. Italian shipbuilder backs fuel cell technology Units will be used as range extenders.

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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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