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August 27, 2013

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AADA to increase China-Australia rate US$500/TEU from September 20 Guangdong 7-month container volume declines 0.2pc to 15.04 million TEU Seattle's first 7 months decline 21pc to 925,284 TEU after losing GA South Carolina posts profit up 3pc to US$13 million as revenue rises 7pc Australia imports increase 5pc in July across all categories of goods Hapag-Lloyd to levy 'Elsewhere Handling' US$100 fee in South Africa India claims to have face-saving solution to Iranian tanker arrest Bangladesh Shipping Corporation upgrades fleet by selling older ships High-level Louisiana coalition lobbies to have feds dredge Mississippi US truck rates fall between 0.5pc and 4pc as reefer prices flatten UK Accreditation Service to certify quality of marine security contractors Cathay Pacific miffed at prospect of competing with Australia's Jetstar China's annual express volume up 50pc for 29 consecutive months Nigeria needs to invest in air cargo sector by reducing prohibitive costs

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AUGUST 26, 2013
Bahri inks MoU to prepare feasibility assessment for maritime yard in Saudi Arabia Call for early ratification of MLC-2006 by India CAROTRANS opens key US Gulf-Brazil export connection Essar Oilfields Services' net profit surges Hamburg Süd christens first ship in the US Hapag-Lloyd Holding AG to be merged with Hapag-Lloyd AG Idle container vessel capacity at new high MCC Transport launches weekly Myanmar service No headway yet on detained Indian tanker Northern Sea route seen facilitating faster transits, reduced costs UAE hosting conference on countering piracy in September Coal imports shoot up 32 pc in April-July Ministries spar over easing export curbs on iron ore Refiners seek hike in import duty on RBD palmolein to 20 pc ADPC embraces green business practices New Haldia operator may have easier norms Port of Amsterdam delegation visiting India in first week of September Port of Hamburg achieves above-average growth & expands market position in H1 2013 INR turns weak on fresh dollar buying Singapore unveils ambitious infrastructure master plan

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Russian Railways plans to speed up cargo trains Drop in turnover and profit for Swiss Post Roll-out of first B787-9 Smith Electric Vehicles to form joint venture in Taiwan Chinese navy in Gulf of Aden BLG Logistics building new logistics centre near Berlin Less freight and profit at Zurich airport Arvato expands transport services in France Panopa group expanding business in Hungary Air Burkina flying into financial turbulence Freightliner Trucks starts full production of 122SD Turkmenistan to build major port Damco: new regional CEO for Latin America

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AUGUST 26, 2013
Layoffs ahead at Halifax Shipyard P-63 FPSO heads for Campos Basin ABS forms Global Gas Solutions Team Ardmore Shipping releases first results since IPO Siemens installs North Sea offshore wind platform Great Lakes Shipyard books fabrication job

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AUGUST 26, 2013
Alaska Airlines adds flights between Portland/Atlanta Improved soil condition paves way for resumption of PortVan project Port of Los Angeles earns 'AA' S&P long-term bond rating DOT forms strike force to check on bus safety Hamburg Sud celebrates first vessel christening in US

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AUGUST 26, 2013
China valemax ban could be removed Government consults new berthing regulation Currency volatility adds to demolition market woes Fluctuations in Indian and Pakistani currency adds to existing issues wreaking havoc in key South Asian markets Maran inks two BG-chartered LNG carriers at HHI Owner's programme of tri-fuel diesel electric LNG carriers newbuilds increased to 19 Safe Bulkers in no hurry as bulker prices rise Greek owner pledges to stay opportunistic in acquiring further vessels

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AUGUST 26, 2013
Shanghai Free Trade Zone Approved Shanghai has won approval from China's State Council to set up a pilot free trade zone, according to a Ministry of Commerce statement. A general plan governing the operation of the free trade zone, which spans 28.78 square kilometers in Waigaoqiao Free Trade Zone, Waigaoiao Free Trade Logistics Park, Yangshan Free... JOC Group Inc. Confirms TPM Asia Keynote Speaker, Evergreen's Bronson Hsieh NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 21, 2013 - JOC Group Inc. today announced that Evergreen's Vice Group Chairman Bronson Hsieh will deliver the opening keynote address at its upcoming TPM Asia conference in Shenzhen, China on Oct. 16-17. Now in its seventh year, TPM Asia attracts close to 600 attendees including top... Port of Los Angeles "AA" Bond Rating Affirmed by Standard & Poor's SAN PEDRO, Calif. - August 26, 2013 - As evidence of its continued strong financial position and overall stability, the Port of Los Angeles has been affirmed an "AA" long-term bond rating by Standards & Poor's (S&P). "AA" is the highest rating given to a port without taxing authority. "Achieving the highest... Shipping Corp. of India Plans India-Europe Rate Hike Shipping Corporation of India has announced a general rate increase in its westbound trade from the Indian subcontinent to Europe, starting Sept. 1. The planned increase will be $300 per 20-foot container and $600 per 40-foot container, applying to all shipments from the subcontinent to North Europe, the Mediterranean, the Black... Federal Court Bars LA Employee-Driver Mandate After five years and numerous appeals, the American Trucking Associations' lawsuit challenging certain provisions of the Port of Los Angeles clean trucks plan has been put to rest, with harbor trucking interests scoring a powerful victory. However, the nation's largest port also achieved its primary objective, because truck pollution in the... Peake Objects to Proposed Antitrust Sentence Former Sea Star Line President Frank Peake, convicted of price-fixing in the Puerto Rico domestic trade, has challenged sentencing guidelines he said would give him the longest prison term of anyone ever convicted of an antitrust violation. In a document filed in U.S. District Court in San Juan, Peake's attorneys said... Walmart Transportation's Gary Harms is 2013 Bendix National Truck Driving Grand Champion Salt Lake City, Utah - Gary Harms, a Walmart Transportation professional truck driver based in Olathe, Kan. was named the 2013 Bendix National Truck Driving Championships Grand Champion. Gary's driving skills and knowledge of transportation and truck safety information topped those of 422 other professional truck drivers from all across the United States in... Jaxport Presses On With Mile Point Project Fix The Port of Jacksonville is still determined to get deeper water needed to handle heavily loaded, larger container ships that will be able to transit the expanded Panama Canal. But the Jacksonville Port Authority, now guided by a former Horizon Lines executive, is tweaking its strategy to better focus on... Hamburg Süd Ship Christened in San Francisco Left to right: Jürgen Pump, Daniela Oetker, Alexander Oetker, Capt. Mihail Mocanu, Joseph E. Gallo, sponsor Ofelia Gallo, Heino Schmidt, Sarah Gallo, Joseph C. Gallo, Mike Wilson.Hamburg Süd has christened a ship in the U.S. for the first time in the company's history. The container ship Cap Corrientes was christened Aug.... Damco Names Israel CEO for Latin America Samuel Israel, Damco's new regional CEO for Latin AmericaSamuel Israel has been appointed regional CEO for Damco's Latin America region. "Latin America offers great potential for our supply chain management expertise," Damco CEO Rolf Habben-Jansen said in a written statement. "We have ambitious plans on developing Damco throughout the region, notably... Banks Press for Sale of German Shipowner Ahrenkiel The crisis engulfing German owners of container ships deepened with reports that Ahrenkiel, a leading charter operator, is being pressed by its bankers to put itself up for sale. At least three rival owners are weighing an offer for the Hamburg-based company, according to the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. HSH Nordbank, Ahrenkiel's biggest... Great Lakes Shipyard to Fabricate New Floating Breakwater for Whiskey Island Cleveland, Ohio. Great Lakes Shipyard has been awarded a contract by Whiskey Island Marina to fabricate a new floating breakwater. The Shipyard will fabricate two (2) 150' long steel cylindrical modules that will be bolted together and anchored in the lake bottom in front of the marina. The project is to... PANOPA Group growing in Hungary Duisburg/Gyor, 26 August 2013 - A well-known German automaker has contracted PANOPA Logistik Magyar Kft. in Gyor, Hungary to perform extensive transport and logistics tasks. The services that the Hungarian company belonging to the PANOPA Group will carry out for the OEM include operation of a warehouse measuring over 60,000...

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AUGUST 26, 2013
Hope fades for Hanjin Hanjin Shipping is unlikely to shed the red ink in 2013 due to persistent pressure from the glut in containership capacity and weak demand, according to analysts at Drewry Maritime Equity Research. Triton vets tankers Shell appears to be on the fringe of losing its long-time monopoly on the marine fuel market in the Bahamas. Ezra in denial Ezra Holdings is denying reports suggesting it may have been target of an failed takeover attempt led by Samsung Heavy Industries (Samsung) of South Korea. Morgan Stanley cuts STNG A leading investment bank downgraded Scorpio Tankers (Scorpio) Monday in response to growing concerns about the shipowner's rapid expansion campaign and soaring share price. The end of shipping Shipping is so outmoded that it is being cleared from one of the UK's top museums to make way for something more relevant to the way we live now. Solstad profit soars Norwegian offshore support vessel owner Solstad has reported an almost fourfold rise in quarterly earnings. KNOT reverses loss KNOT Offshore Partners of the UK turned in a second-quarter profit Monday and reassured investors that a surplus in the shuttle tanker market should be short lived. Ardmore in Vitol deal Ardmore Shipping is to put six medium range product carriers into a pooling and time charter arrangement with Mansel, the shipmanagement arm of the Vitol oil trading group. OSX shows CEO the door Troubled Brazilian shipyard OSX has ousted its chief executive officer less than two weeks after reporting soaring losses. Copter crash boosts OSVs Grounding of a widely used North Sea helicopter model following a crash which claimed the lives of four oil workers has had an immediate impact on the offshore vessel market HMM under pressure Hyundai Merchant Marine is likely to tap financial markets to ease liquidity issues to make it through the downturn. Temas bins another Indonesia's PT Pelayaran Tempuran Emas, better known as Temas Line has reportedly sent another boxship to the scrapheap. GOGL scotches rumours Golden Ocean has poured cold water on rumours that it has made another foray into the second hand capesize market. Bechtel looks to Africa The big Bechtel construction and engineering group has unveiled a plan to open African ports to capesize and even valemax bulk carriers. Ardmore begins at buy Jefferies has kicked off coverage of New York Stock Exchange newcomer Ardmore with a buy rating on the product tanker owner. Glenn tanker grounds The authorities in the Philippines are investigating the grounding of a small Singapore owned products carrier over the weekend. TGP eyes bond raid Teekay LNG Partners (TGP) is looking to tap Norwegian bond investors in its latest round of fund raising. TMT blames bankers Nobu Su's TMT says vehicle exporters are facing losses as a result of legal action by banks to detain one of its PCTCs. Jaya in Africa jaunt Jaya Holdings has secured a further long-term charter for one of its offshore vessels - this time from East Africa. Prosafe profit up 53% Prosafe, the world's largest operator of floatels, has reported a near 53% jump in second quarter results. Freddie fraudster jailed A chief engineer who tried to defraud John Fredriksen's Frontline in a bunker scam has been sent to jail in Singapore. Samsung eyed Ezra Samsung Heavy Industries is said to have considered making a takeover bid for Singapore's Ezra Holdings.

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AUGUST 26, 2013
House Republicans want HOS study ITC investigates cleaning product imports Employers to seek more workers at Port of NY/NJ The recently-approved contract between employers and the ILA encouraged retirement of some older longshoremen with a buyout package, and 300 longshoremen will retire in the Port of New York and New Jersey by next April. LAN Cargo unveils app Drewry: Air cargo rates remained depressed in July Bechtel unveils offshore container port concept for Africa The design, which Bechtel dubs the Multi-User Offshore Hub, is designed for two or more users and consists of an offshore terminal arrangement and docking system that can accommodate oceangoing vessels and barges. Virginia wine exports make strong gain International sales of the Mid-Atlantic state's wines grew by more than 74 percent in fiscal year 2013, ended June 30, to more than 5,800 cases, Gov. Bob McDonnell's administration announced this month. Energy firm to build crude rail facility Genesis Energy is planning to break ground on a crude oil railroad unloading facility in Raceland, La., at a price of less than $75 million. When completed in 2014, the facility will be capable of processing two train units per day. Seago Line to stop Iceland service Great Lakes ship volumes dip in July Road Systems becomes Con-way Manufacturing Ex-Im Bank authorizes $105.4 million for SpaceX exports Ship orders shifting container recovery to the future Suddath, founder of Suddath Cos., dies Executive moves

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AUGUST 26, 2013
ABS forms global gas solutions team 'The discovery of new gas resources around the world and the exciting potential for wide-scale adoption of gas as a marine fuel are leading to a dynamic shift in the global marketplace.' Bunker trading firm founder passes away Ian Taylor & Company founder Ian Barry Taylor MacAuliffe passes away at the age of 75. Prices move little in Fujairah Prices lost direction in Suez. Market quiet in Rotterdam Prices crept up in Piraeus. Second bunker tanker sold off Sale leaves one left from defunct bunker company. Fuel removal from wreck 'about to start' Ship sank outside Richards Bay harbour. New COO at Bunker Holding Company promotes Dan Bunkering veteran to the post. Big bunker savings possible with 'best-in-class' efficiency The difference in ships' performance is considerable, report finds. IFO prices softer across key Asian ports Except in Tokyo Bay, where supplies remained tight for some players on Monday. Evergreen names first Taiwan-built L-type vessel Ever Living is 'biggest and most advanced' vessel in shipping firm's fleet, says spokesman. US Coast Guard receives fuel-saving FRC ship Move part of strategy to renew FRC fleet. Banks' behaviour 'causing hardship' for TMT Let C Ladybug resume operations, argues firm. STX Pan Ocean bank loan back in view KDB cash needed to keep up payments on newbuilds. O.W. Bunker relocates India office Contact details of branch manager also change.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

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.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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