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BRIEFS

November 29, 2013

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G6 mulls expansion into new trade to compete with proposed P3 alliance Yang Ming asset sale, selling US$47 million dry containers to Textainer European Commission probes 14 container lines' for 'price signalling' Libyan oil strikes hit Brent price: US Energy Information Administration Matson to raise freight rates, terminal handling charges in 2014 Evergreen's large orderbook follows five-year fleet renewal suspension Major disruption by French farmers continue to threaten roads into Paris Oakland port truckers picket, eco-compliance puts drivers out of work China resumes shippers' applications for purchase of railcars EU bans fish from Cambodia, Belize, Guinea, warns Korea and Ghana August-September container volume from Europe to ECSA drops 9pc Eskimos object to WTO ban - is agri-biz any more cruel than seal hunting? Dachser expands in south east Asia with Indonesia joint venture NYK joins efforts to revitalise earthquake devastated areas in Japan Chengdu-Europe Railway prompts growth in logistics in Sichuan province Alataw Pass 10-month trade volume up 10.6pc to 24.31 million tonnes Jiangxi 10-month road freight volume up 9.3pc to 994.73 million tonnes Qingdao logistics added value up 9pc to US$7.69 billion in nine months CaroTrans launches direct LCL New York-St Petersburg service American-US Airways to give up slots so merger can go ahead December 9 DHL launches transshipment and consolidation service from Shanghai MIAT Mongolian Airlines appoints Globe Air Cargo as GSA for Europe

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NOVEMBER 28, 2013
CTL 2013 discusses pertinent issues on Day 1 Schedule reliability increases for second consecutive month Imports of thermal coal up by 28 pc in April-Oct. Indo-Iranian trade likely to touch $ 20-bn mark Iran n-deal may hit rice exporters Sugar industry sees exports as critical for revival Adani Ports signs MoU with Belgian Port of Zeebrugge Govt to attract investment in ports sector, says Vasan Port of Amsterdam enters into structural partnership for creating a green metropolitan region Nine developers submit initial bids for 4,000-MW Odisha power project

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Blocktrain service to be launched in Piraeus Port services market stagnating in Russia I. Messina introduces new Belgium-Portugal service Swiss Logistics Awards 2013: and the winners are... DB Schenker offering more Oslo-Finnmark connections Aviation industry bids farewell to Icao president Port of Miami's dredging programme moves forward DHL prolongs contract with CSafe Plans proceeding for new coal rail line in Australia China Airlines to increase Taipei-Pudong service Logwin opens new branch office in northern India TIP Trailer Services acquired by HNA Group Descartes appoints new CEO Aerolineas Argentinas postpones Miami link launch again «Auf Wachstum ausgerichtet» Generation change at Kuehne+Nagel

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Port of Olympia selected as WPPA's top port for 2013 Everett Port Commission Oks 2014 capital/operating budget US rail freight traffic runs positive during week Port of Bellingham joining city, county for new emergency operations center Olympia port board approves budget, capital investment plan

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NOVEMBER 28, 2013
Shippers submit P3 questions to FMC Midnight deadline looms for questions and comments to Washington agency Exmar is hungry for new gas carriers Antwerp-based player is eager to seize global growth opportunities Experts investigate the role of tugs in fatal Jolly Nero incident Italian navy experts probe Genoa casualty that killed seven port workers CMA CGM is to expand its fleet by 14% French carrier confirms 208,300 teu orderbook slot capacity Transnet suspends South Africa box terminal bids Parastatal offers no explanation about halting the Ngqura hub port concession Shippers step up box-weighing campaign Asian and European bodies oppose 'flawed' IMO proposal Chinese state carrier CSC Phoenix enters court-ordered restructuring Creditors' petitions lead to first known case of its type VLCCs ride year-end earnings spurt Trend brings hope of an auspicious start to 2014 Thoresen Thai to raise up to $181m for more dry bulk investment Bangkok-based conglomerate reports continued net losses Pacific Basin confirms $169m deal to buy seven newbuildings Hong Kong dry bulk player declines to name the three sellers Awilco posts a $2.5m loss Gas carrier hit by seasonally slow third quarter and one-off costs Former DSME president to take helm at STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Controlling shareholders recommend Jung Sung-Leep as joint chief executive Norwegian Car Carriers sees charter rates rise Improving market backs revenue growth German owners hail new coalition government's shipping policies Political partners have plotted the right course, says VDR president Improved dry bulk markets end recycling boom GMS doubts that this year will top last year's record high volume of scrapping

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NOVEMBER 28, 2013
Pacific Basin buys newbuildings HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin today bought two newbuilding handymaxes and five new handysizes for a combined $168 Awilco LNG plunges to loss on low vessel utilisation AWILCO LNG, the listed Norwegian LNG carrier owner, plunged to a loss in the latest quarter and suffered a sharp fall in profit during the first nine months of the year, largely due to weak vessel utilisation, the company said in a statement STX O&S delays delivery of Frontline tankers STX Offshore & Shipbuilding said today it is pushing back the delivery of the remaining five of its six products tankers ordered by Frontline 2012 Coastal Contracts' profits up 29% MALAYSIAN shipbuilder Coastal Contracts posted a 29% rise in profits for the third quarter ended 30 September 2013 More LNG carriers financed by MLPs MASTER Limited Partnerships are becoming a more common financing means for LNG carriers Mermaid profits hike 389% MERMAID Maritime reported a 389% rise in profits to $15.7M for the full year ended 30 September Sembcorp issues $159M notes SEMBCORP Marine parent, Sembcorp Industries, said today it has issued S$200M ($159M) fixed rated notes under its S$2Bn ($1.59Bn) multicurrency debt issuance programme TTA's losses widen THORESEN Thai Agencies reported heavier losses of 5Bn baht ($156M) for its financial year ended 30 September

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NOVEMBER 28, 2013
Long Beach Fills One Board Seat LONG BEACH, Calif. - Lori Ann Farrell, former controller and chief financial officer for the city of Long Beach, was appointed to the Port of Long Beach Harbor Commission to replace Nick Sramek, who resigned last week. Lori Ann Farrell. Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster said Farrell is the "ideal candidate who... Trucker Protests Fail to Disrupt Oakland Operations Protesting truckers briefly interfered with cargo-handling operations at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday, but longshoremen crossed the picket lines and truckers that wanted to work went into and out of Oakland International Container Terminal without incident. "It was a non-event," said Ed DeNike, chief operating officer of SSA Marine, which... Drewry's Eastbound Trans-Pacific Rate Erodes Post-GRI Drewry Container Rate Benchmark, Nov 27, 2013 Full-size image The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles dropped 5.0 percent or $100 per 40-foot-equivalent unit in the week of Nov. 27 to $1,886, a sign that a Transpacific Stabilization Agreement-recommended general rate increase was, again, unsustainable. This decrease... Bermuda Container Line to Shift US Call to Philadelphia Port of PhiladelphiaBermuda Container Line will shift its U.S. port call from Elizabeth, N.J., to Philadelphia in the first quarter of 2014, The Royal Gazette reports. The carrier operates a single ship, the Oleander, with capacity of 360 20-foot-equivalent units and 44 vehicles, between the U.S. and Bermuda. The service has... Crowley Orders Two LNG-Powered Ships Crowley has ordered two LNG-powered ships that will each carry up to 2,400 20-foot-equivalent units of containers and nearly 400 vehicles to replace triple-deck towed barges in the carrier's U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico service. The ships are scheduled for delivery in the second and fourth quarter of 2017. They will replace triple-deck... Royal Mail's Profit Surged in First Half Royal Mail reported its operating profit almost doubled in the first half of the year, driven by higher revenue at its parcels division, as the 497-year-old postal operator celebrated its maiden results as a private company. Profit surged to £283 million (about US$461 million] in the six months through Sept. 29,... Inland Waterways Woes Threaten Growth in US Exports Through Gulf Midwest grain and soybean exporters who ship by barge down the inland waterways system will gain an advantage over global competitors at the end of 2015. That's when the Panama Canal's big new locks open to commercial traffic, allowing larger ships to carry more product from the U.S. Gulf to... Japan's New Anti-Piracy Law Set to Take Effect Japan's new anti-piracy law will take effect on Saturday, 17 days after it was enacted by the Diet, the nation's parliament, the transport ministry announced this week. The new law will allow private armed guards to board Japanese-registered oil tankers and other cargo ships in waters off Somalia and elsewhere. Under the... TPM Asia 2014 Our 2013 TPM Asia Conference attracted 550 notable shippers, carriers, 3PLs and government officials. Returning to Shenzhen again in 2014, this event promises to be a must attend, highlighting the latest predictions for the container shipping industry, best practices, economic forecasts and trends in China... Holt Logistics Statement on Impact of PA Trans Bill for Port of Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (November 25, 2013)- Holt Logistics Corp today released a statement on the impact of the PA transportation funding bill on the Port of Philadelphia and related industries. Representatives from Holt Logistics Corp attended a ceremonial signing event with Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett in King of Prussia where details were presented... Danish delegation led by Minister for Trade and Economic Affairs, Denmark visits APM Terminals CFS facility in Dadri Mumbai, November 26, 2013: Mr. Nick Haekkerup, Minister for Trade and Economic Affairs, Denmark and Mr Freddie Svane, Denmark's Ambassador to India, along with an eight member delegation, visited the Dadri facility of APM Terminals India Pvt. Ltd recently. The visit provided the delegation an opportunity to tour the APM... Oakland Truckers Urged to Call Off Strike Port of OaklandThe Port of Oakland and the California Trucking Association are urging independent truck drivers not to carry through with a yet another strike in the harbor that is planned for Nov. 27. Owner-operator truck drivers today distributed flyers asking all truckers to support the strike, which is being called...

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NOVEMBER 28, 2013
Polarcus shares wanted A mystery investor is looking to buy close to 10% of Oslo-listed offshore owner Polarcus, it has emerged. Restructuring riddle tackled Hope Frontline will strike a second post-crash restructuring deal has led RS Platou Markets to lift its sell tag on the owner. Hope for Attica Greek ferry group Attica Holdings has returned to profit in the first nine months thanks to rigorous cost-cutting in the domestic economic crisis. SFL sights twin targets Ship Finance International is looking to continue a growth spurt which has seen it invest nearly $1bn this year. NOCC in top gear Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) reversed out of the red in the third quarter thanks to a firmer car carrier charter market. Nord/LB provisions jump German lender Norddeutsche Landesbank (Nord/LB) has revealed loan-loss provisions of EUR 642m ($873m) in the first three quarters as the shipping slump looks set to last. HUBLine falls to loss Malaysian liner company HUBLine has been hit by soaring costs as it plunged to a loss in the year to 30 September. Frontline 2012 ready to pay John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 is set to hand out its first quarterly dividend it announced today as it offered clarity on its long-anticipated US listing. Owner wins CTL battle The owner of a handysized bulker has won a fiercely contested battle over the total loss of the vessel following a grounding off India four years ago. Fredriksen deletes final VL Frontline 2012 has cancelled the last of its VLCC newbuildings at Jinhaiwan it revealed today as it laid out further details of its expansion plan. Swissco fixes newbuilds Swissco Holdings has lined up charter deals worth over $20m for a pair of offshore newbuildings. Earnings up at Gotland Swedish owner Rederi AB Gotland has posted a bigger profit so far in 2013 as revenue grew. Nordic on the mend Nordic Shipholding has revealed a huge drop in quarterly losses just days after securing a rescue package. New deal for Louis Cyprus-listed owner Louis has returned to profit in 2013 as it nears an agreement with banks on restructuring its debt. Pac Basin swoops for seven Pacific Basin Shipping has splashed out nearly $170m on seven newbuildings to continue an expansion drive stretching back to last September. Four pirates face trial Nigeria is to prosecute four suspected pirates captured after a bloody gun battle to free a tanker in August. Inchcape barred by navy The US Navy has suspended Inchcape Shipping Services after accusing it of "significant overcharging" on contracts. ALNG slumps to a loss Lower freight rates and higher costs combined to send Awilco LNG to a second consecutive quarterly loss. Somali suspect not guilty A US federal jury has cleared a Somali man of piracy, but he still faces two lesser charges. Hansson hits OTC jackpot Nordic American Tankers' entry into the offshore space has proved a hit with initial investors in the new venture. NITC steps it up National Iranian Tanker Company (NITC) is planning talks to boost its operations after the easing of western sanctions. Dragon looters nabbed Vietnamese authorities have caught a group of thieves who were raiding containers on a stricken Heung-A boxship. Navig8 adds two more Expanding shipowner Navig8 Product Tankers has declared its final two LR2 newbuilding options in China. Thoresen tumbles Thoresen Thai Agencies has reported a full year loss of THB 5bn ($155m) thanks largely to a write-down in the value of its bulker fleet. Thoresen seeks cash Thoresen Thai Agencies, the struggling Thai shipowner, is looking to investors to bail it out for a second time in less than a year. Jinhui profit doubles Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has seen third quarter net income double compared to a year ago thanks to a series of one-off gains. Gard targets Singapore Gard is set to join the growing number of P&I clubs setting up shop in Singapore. Street sides with Diana Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping made waves Wednesday when it warned investors that a charterer was walking away from a contract inked at the height of the market. Tanker disabled by fire An elderly products tanker has been abandoned off Vietnam after reportedly suffering an engine room fire. Mexican move praised Seadrill's recent charter deal with Mexican state oil company Pemex has received the tumbs up from Cowen & Co analyst JB Lowe.

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NOVEMBER 28, 2013
Tight avails in Fujairah prices falling in Suez. Prices soften in European ports Tight avails in Rotterdam. Russian player reports Q3 profit of $1.6 million FESCO-Bunker LLC has been supplying in the Russian far East. Clarkson Research: 'Admit you cannot forecast oil prices' Shipping industry must instead build ships with flexibility to cope with unpredictable future, says president of Clarkson Research. Stopford: Be inspired by Apple for smarter shipping 'The technology you're working with sucks' and there is little room left to improve diesel engine says president of Clarkson Research. Contract with Qatar makes LNG bunkering more 'feasible' Qatargas to deliver 10 bcm of LNG to Rotterdam's Gate Terminal. Methanol has been 'overlooked' as alternative fuel Commercially viable with similar environmental profile as LNG, methanol deserves a closer look, conference is told. Players say bunker sales have been 'lacklustre' 'Demand has taken a hit'. Singapore fuel oil stocks up week-on-week Middle distillates down nearly 19%. IFO prices still rising at major Asian ports Supplies of marine fuel tight at Hong Kong, Busan and Tokyo Bay. LR report to focus on LNG as marine fuel 'It is exciting to see how fast the marine industry in North America is turning to LNG.' US Navy suspends contracts with Inchcape Shipping Services Suspension based upon evidence of 'questionable business integrity'. China fuel oil inventories fall on week Sinopec received 30,000 mt of bonded bunker fuel at Zhoushan. Titan enters 'second stage' of HKSE delisting procedures Titan request for extension of deadline to submit resumption proposal denied.

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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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