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June 4, 2014

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Zim ends role in Asia-Europe trade, but builds on Asia-South America France orders Maersk to locate 500 lost containers in Bay of Biscay EU's Chamber in China poll finds members gloomy about business prospects Mumbai's JNPT marine and port charges to rise on many items June 17 Truck ban prompts Hapag-Lloyd to levy Manila import congestion charge CKYHE lines broaden terms of their vessel-sharing alliance before FMC Brazilian truckers block roads to Paranagua port to protest parking fines BIFA likes delay in 100pc US box scanning, but would like it dropped Union Pacific completes US$400 million New Mexico rail yard near El Paso Highly statist Ethiopia gets cold feet ahead of making WT0 plunge More shipboard armed guard companies meet ISO quality standards Russian air cargo immune to trade difficulties afflicting land and sea Air Serbia posts 46pc first quarter air freight increase to 175 tonnes Changing dynamics in express and parcel market results in 6.8pc growth

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JUNE 3, 2014
Atulya Misra to grace South East India Shipping & Logistics Conclave 2014 as Guest of Honour Failure to incorporate terms & conditions proves costly for marine surveyor National waterway grid to be developed for INR 25K cr. NYK introduces volunteer point system Ramesh Bansal re-elected President of Kandla Custom House Agents' Association UASC inks deal to finance two 14,000 TEUers WWSA introduces new members at Annual Assembly in Antwerp Indian green chillies banned in Saudi Arabia Truck rentals grow by 5 pc in May INR plunges after RBI keeps repo rate steady RBI keeps repo rates steady at 8 pc

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AlbatrosExpress Czech Republic rapidly gaining ground Rapid City, Pierre & Eastern Railroad starts operations Chairman of Iata board elected at AGM Air Astana now AAPA member Panstar Group goes for Gefco Spain Carotrans extends China-US network One single office manages DB freight trains in Europe New CEO for Tunisair Wings of Help sends aid to Bosnia and Herzegovina Earnings gap between carriers widens Renault Truck earns "guaranteed made in France" label North American Terminals under new commercial guidance Saudia adopts Champ's weight and balance solution Great gear in Chilean port

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JUNE 3, 2014
Pon Power to supply engines, gensets for ALP tugs USCG issues draft RFP for second phase of FRC program EB gets $13.2 million more for Ohio Replacement Program Partners form Hanøytangen Rig Services Orrin H. Ingram is new Ingram Barge CEO DOT awards $123.5 million for ferry projects Wärtsilä unveils new Aframax tanker design Remont joins Bollinger as Director of Program Management

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JUNE 3, 2014
New Olympic-class ferry TOKITAE to join Washington State Ferries fleet Coast Guard performs medevac of HORIZON ENTERPRISE crewman Corps closing Chittenden locks for salmon structure inspection Port of Seattle celebrates new Delta service at Sea-Tac Airport Old Dominion moves to expanded Eugene service center

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JUNE 3, 2014
Posidonia 2014: Economou urges Greeks to target the offshore market Margins are higher, contracts are longer and it's easier to forecast cashflow British security team faces Nigeria court hearing next week Port2Port protection squad are on bail having spent 19 days in jail on bunker-theft charges South Korean owner rakes in $50m for VLGC charter Good times return for the large LPG ships India dominates demolition deals but the market may be about to turn Weaker exchange rates and domestic steel prices increase pressure on Alang breakers Posidonia 2014: The market can be bad for as long as you like, warns Euronav chief Don't get confused by thinking there is any advantage in having a new ship, says Rodgers JES International will resell two cancelled bulkers Chinese yard finds takers for SCI and Dunhuang 82,000 dwt vessels CMES sells 1992-built VLCC for recycling State-owned carrier scraps tanker for $13m but may not qualify for Beijing subsidy Shipping LNG costs 10 times more than coal or oil, warns IEA Agency tells the industry to cut costs as private investors lose their nerve US west coast ports resume suspended labour talks Pacific Maritime Association and dock unions meet as June 30 contract deadline looms France tells Maersk to retrieve boxes lost in Bay of Biscay storm Carrier must pinpoint 517 containers washed overboard from Svendborg Maersk Denmark takes up 2015 SOx enforcement challenge Copenhagen plans aerial sniffer drones and stronger sanctions to make the rules stick Brokers predict a fresh round of 18,000 teu boxship orders Sources believe the G6 partners will book giant newbuildings to compete against P3 Posidonia 2014: Kallas warns states not to play power games with shipping Outgoing transport commissioner says members must not use IMO to advance national interests Posidonia 2014: Greek owners buy most newbuildings BIMCO finds that the country has placed contracts worth $51bn since 2010 Posidonia 2014: Samaras puts shipping at hub of Greek recovery Opening speech unveils case for international investment in country's ports and shipyards Port Hedland peace talks set to begin Unions and representatives of Teekay (Australia) seek to avoid industrial action Lloyd Fonds aims to launch a replacement for KG funds Multi-vessel retail investor product could be ready in 12-18 months

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JUNE 3, 2014
W Marine orders Green Dolphin 84S quartet Greek shipowner W Marine has ordered up to four post-Panamax Green Dolphin 84S bulkers. Sources indicate the order is two firm with two options. Sainty Marine is the most likely shipbuilder but no delivery details were revealed. The vessel design was developed by the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Tanker owners warn of financial pressure Tanker owners have called for a fairer deal from stakeholders, as a "serious imbalance" caused by unacceptable practices is threatening the industry. At a recent meeting in New York, Intertanko council members signed the organisation's Tanker Industry Voluntary Code of Conduct as a statement of the Marlink showcases improved IP connectivity Marlink has highlighted at Posidonia 2014, in Athens on 2-6 June, its improved VSAT service plans and new WaveCall Plus services with better IP connectivity, said the satellite services provider. WaveCall Plus services are based on the most extensive global VSAT coverage available and come with Finnlines orders scrubbers Finnlines will use four PureSOx open-loop scrubber systems on its ro-ro and ro-pax services to comply with environmental legislation that takes effect from January 2015 in the Baltic Sea and North Sea. The company's vessels will operate in emission control areas (ECAs) where SOx emissions are BV to introduce new stowage notation Bureau Veritas (BV) is to launch Lashing WW, a voluntary notation that opens up more flexible stowage on containerships through revised calculations from the international class society's research into ships in service. The notation is due to be launched on 1 July, the society's marine technical RINA launches DOLPHIN RINA has developed DOLPHIN voluntary notation for vessels to demonstrate they have initiated changes to mitigate underwater noise, which can affect marine life. DOLPHIN will be applicable from 1 July 2014 for vessels that comply fully with recent guidelines from the International Maritime LNG bunkering expands in America LNG America and Liquiline will team up to offer LNG as a marine fuel in the ports of Seattle and Tacoma and to transport LNG in ISO containers to remote markets in Hawaii and Alaska. Under the agreement announced yesterday, the companies will work off each other's strengths in LNG logistical support Port of Hastings project gets the nod Australia is set to have a new 9M teu capacity deepwater port capable of berthing the latest generation of megaships at Hastings, Victoria. The state government said last week the port would come under the Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act. About $102M was set aside in the last budget for Tanker owners warn of financial pressure Tanker owners have called for a fairer deal from stakeholders, saying that a "serious imbalance" caused by unacceptable practices is threatening the industry. At a recent meeting in New York, Intertanko council members signed the organisation's Tanker Industry Voluntary Code of Conduct as a No easing of China's megaship ban China's extensive co-operation with Brazil does not mean a ban on oversized vessels at Chinese ports will be relaxed, a source from the Waterway Bureau under China's Ministry of Transport (MoT) told IHS Maritime. The source implied an earlier report about the MoT partnering with Vale was unlikely to POSH has competitive edge in fleet sectors Singapore-listed, PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has the competitive edge in midwater or deepwater fleet of Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) and platform support vessel (PSV), according to Kee Yan Yeo, analyst from DBS Vickers Research. POSH's stock price is currently valued around SGD1.16 SSEFC to launch drybulk contracts Shanghai Shipping Freight Exchange (SSEFC) will launch drybulk freight futures contracts on 18 June. The monthly contracts would be for six months later and there would be four quarterly contracts focusing on freight trading for Capesize, Panamaxes and Supramaxes. The deposit for the contract will New facilities break ground at Jiangsu yard Jiangsu Haixin Shipping Heavy Industries, the second offshore equipment building base of China Merchants Group, said its new production facilities had broken ground in Jiangsu, China, with an overall investment of about CNY4Bn ($640M). The facilities would produce offshore equipment and specialised Analyst: Yangzijiang sell-off an over-reaction The selldown on the stocks of Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang was an over-reaction by shareholders, said DBS Vickers Securities today. The stock price of Yangzijiang fell 10.6% on Friday to S$1.01 ($0.80) amid allegations of wrongdoing made against Yangzijiang executive chairman Ren Two more officials arrested over Sewol An inspector from the Korean Register of Shipping and a manager of Korea Shipping Association have been arrested for their alleged careless checks on the capsized ferry Sewol, the Gwangju District Court's Mokpo branch announced today. The KR inspector, known only as Jeon, was in charge of safety HMM promotes safety with partner companies Hyundai Merchant Marine, South Korea's second biggest shipping company, held its fourth workshop from 29 to 30 May with 50 partner companies to promote safety and shared growth. The issue of safety, which has become a big topic in the country since the 16 April capsize of the ferry Sewol, was Contract disputes hinder JES's 1Q14 production Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder, JES International Holdings has announced that its sharp decrease in production activity in 1Q14 was mainly due to the continued construction of two vessels, which are under contractual dispute. The fall in production has resulted in a gross loss of CNY 1.1M or

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JUNE 3, 2014
Manila Lifts Truck Ban - But for Just One Lane The Manila daytime truck ban that was suspended to clear containers choking the Philippine port for the World Economic Forum East Asia summit last month is back in force, but with a slight modification. Manila mayor Joseph Estrada has freed one lane of Roxas Boulevard, which runs along the city's waterfront,... EU Regulators Clear P3 The European Commission said today it hasn't found any anti-competitive issues with the proposed P3 Network, giving the vessel-sharing agreement involving the three largest global container lines safe harbor on the continent. Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Mediterranean Shipping Co. are still awaiting approval from Chinese authorities. Maersk had said recently... TransForce Sees Growth in U.S. Freight For those who haven't been paying attention to TransForce, Canada's largest trucking operator, it's time to start. The company's $310 million acquisition of Minnesota's Transport America, a $350 million truckload carrier, underscores how big a force TransForce has become in North American trucking. Most reporting on the deal yesterday missed an... Railroads to Ramp Up Intermodal Pricing to Moderate Growth Intermodal rail shippers could see an uptick in rates not just because truckload pricing will rise, but also because the U.S. and Canadian railroads want to throttle back volume growth to keep favorable margins, a noted rail analyst said. The railroads are under pressure from Wall Street to lower their operating... Jim Devine to Retire From GCT USA James J. DevineJames J. Devine, president and CEO of GCT USA, parent company of Global Terminal and New York Container Terminal, will retire June 30 and be succeeded by John Atkins, the company's chief operating officer. Stephen Edwards, president and CEO of GCT Global Container Terminals Inc., announced the changes. Devine... What Shippers See You're the owner of back-to-school goods due to arrive at a U.S. West Coast port in June for delivery to retail shelves in July. If you've been managing cargo for a decade or more, you remember or certainly have read about the 2002 lockout of West Coast longshore workers that... Florida to Invest Billions to Improve Port Competitiveness Billions of dollars could be handed out to Miami, Port Everglades and Jacksonville in the next five years in an aggressive bid by Florida to capture a greater share of regional container cargo. Under a new five-year plan issued by the Florida Seaport Transportation and Economic Development Council, the three ports... 'Severe' Congestion at Rotterdam Container Terminals May Last Months Heavy congestion at Europe's largest container port due to late arrivals of line-haul ships and other factors could last through the summer, short sea carriers are being warned. Short sea lines have seen their schedules disrupted since mid-April at Rotterdam terminals and could face at least two more months of up... With Eye on Meat Imports, New Orleans Cold Storage Expands in Charleston New Orleans Cold Storage has plans to more than double the size of its existing storage space at the Port of Charleston, South Carolina. The expansion represents an investment of more than $14 million, of which the South Carolina Ports Authority has approved up to a $12 million contribution to the... Shipping Corp. of India Loss More Than Doubles State-owned Shipping Corp. of India reported a marginal net profit for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013-14, which ended March 31, 2014, but its losses for the full year more than doubled to $46.4 million from $19.3 million in the previous year. The country's largest shipping line made a profit... Descartes Buys Trade Data Firm Customs Info Descartes Systems Group said it acquired Customs Info LLC, which provides trade data research tools used in global trade management systems, for $41 million, strengthening its presence in providing logistics tools to shippers. Customs Info, based in Salt Lake City, provides trade data and related research tools to some 800 multinational... Domestic Intermodal Boosts Profit for India's Concor State-owned rail operator Container Corp. of India boosted fiscal year 2013-14 net income 3 percent from a year earlier to $161 million, mainly driven by higher earnings from its domestic traffic segment, the company said in a statement. Total revenue for the year, from April 2013 to March 2014, was $863... PIERS: US Containerized Exports Extend Slide U.S. containerized exports, April 2013 to April 2014 Full-size chart U.S. containerized exports declined for the third straight month in April, albeit marginally, dropping 0.2 percent year over year. Preliminary numbers released by PIERS, the Data Division of JOC Group, Inc., continued to show year-over-year declines in the volume of U.S. containerized exports,...

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JUNE 3, 2014
FreeSeas protests arrest Greek bulker operator FreeSeas appears to have landed at the centre of a dispute between bunker suppliers and a bankrupt charterer. BC strike's coal threat Loadings from Canada's major west coast coal terminal could be impacted by a strike approved by tug crews in Vancouver, ship agency GAC said. Nordcap readies IPO Industry veteran Willem Dekker has emerged as the architect of a start-up that is looking to acquire ten platform-supply vessels with proceeds from an initial public offering (IPO). Economou holds court Shipping mogul George Economou is urging his Greek compatriots to follow his lead by entering the offshore market in search of higher returns on their investments. HAL buys Seamec India's HAL Offshore has snapped up domestic shipping rival Seamec following a deal with its previous majority owner Technip. Russian exit Finnish marine engine builder Wartsila is selling its 50% stake in Wartsila TMH Diesel Engine Company for about EUR 12m ($16.4m) to joint venture partner Transmashholding. JES to sell bulkers Chinese shipbuilder JES International Holdings is trying to sell two bulkers cancelled by Greek and Indian owners. W Marine orders again Greek shipowner W Marine has ordered "a series" of post-panamax bulkers designed by the Shanghai Merchant Ship Design & Research Institute (SDARI). Damaged ship detained Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) has detained a general cargoship that suffered hull damage off Port Taranaki. $1bn to spend Leading ship management groups V.Ships and Anglo-Eastern are creating a $1bn buying group by pooling their purchasing activities through the Marcas, Marine Contracting Association. East Med flirts with listing Athanasios Martinos has raised the prospect of private Greek owner Eastern Mediterranean Maritime joining the ranks of public shipping companies. Atlantska sells again Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba has clinched another ship sale as its fleet renewal continues apace. Tanker turns back The suezmax tanker carrying the first cargo of crude oil from Iraq's semi-autonomous Kurdish region is reported to have stopped its journey across the Atlantic Ocean after a challenge over the shipment's legality. Bahri wants $210m Saudi national owner Bahri is asking shareholders to approve a capital increase of $210m to meet the costs of its merger with Saudi Aramco tanker arm Vela International. Chapter 11 "abused" Euronav chief executive Paddy Rodgers has ripped into rivals for their abuse of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy system. Oaktree snares Solvtrans A joint venture between US fund Oaktree and top management at Solvtrans has succeeded in winning 91.9% control of the Norwegian well-boat owner. Adaptable aframax Wartsila is launching a new aframax design at the Posidonia 2014 exhibition in Athens designed to emphasise energy efficiency and provide lower operating costs plus enhanced environmental performance. Greeks' dry desire Greek owners have snapped up 43% of all the bulkers sold so far this year. Deep Sea sells out Norway's Deep Sea Supply has raised NOK 1.2bn ($200m) in a private share sale to pay for a 10-ship PSV acquisition. Hanjin Heavy targets $300m Loss-making Hanjin Heavy Industries is plotting a share sale that could bring in more than $300m. CMES scraps another VLCC China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has sent another elderly VLCC to the breakers as it awaits eco newbuildings. ABG turns to loss India's ABG Shipyard has fallen to a loss in the final quarter of its financial year despite stable revenue. Cheniere's Spanish double Cheniere Energy has signed a major LNG supply deal with a Spanish principle - its second such deal in as many days. FSG clinches LNG ro-pax Germany's Flensburger (FSG) has emerged as the European yard behind SeaRoad's new ro-pax order. Cash call fears dent DHT Shares in DHT Holdings faltered Monday as investors reacted to the prospect of a potential fundraiser. Double deal for Swiber Swiber Holdings has expanded its global footprint while at the same time raising just over $100m in fresh funds. A passage to India McQuilling Partners has teamed up with India's Seaways Group as it attempts to gain access to the country's shipping market.

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JUNE 3, 2014
Panama Canal CEO says new locks will handle 98% of containerships Jorge L. Quijano, chief executive officer of the Panama Canal Authority, said naval architects have created optimized designs that will allow ships carrying 14,000 TEUs to transit the new set of locks. CaroTrans creates new China-U.S. services Ex-Im Bank OKs $1B for exports to Africa in first half of 2014 Yemen to become 160th WTO member The country applied for WTO membership in April 2000. Trade ministers of WTO members officially approved Yemen's accession on Dec. 4, 2013, during the Ninth Ministerial Conference in Bali, Indonesia. Old Dominion relocates Ore. facility Yusen Logistics expands in Indonesia TransVantage owner surrenders to authorities over Ponzi allegations NEWSFLASH: CMA CGM: No challenge to P3 in Europe French liner carrier CMA CGM said Tuesday the European Commission has informed it, along with Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co., that it will not open proceedings in connection with their plans to create the vessel-sharing alliance known as the P3 Network. Washington Notebook: Industry tries to drive stake through scan-all law Executive moves

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JUNE 3, 2014
SOx emissions and fuel costs are main drivers for LNG 'LNG is a solution but is not the only solution,' says Lloyd's Register exec. Prices show losses in northwest Europe Loading congestion seen at Rotterdam, sources said. Dock labour talks resume As threat of strike action fades. Fujairah market stable Small gains in Suez. WFS extends share purchase programme Programme used when stock is considered undervalued. 'Efficiency and low carbon energy' are shipping's future 'Sector must learn to think in new ways.' 'Strong case' for reconsidering timing of global sulphur cap Uncertainty is complicating key investment decisions making 2020 implementation difficult, but it may not be necessary to wait until 2025. Additive company sees marine market as 'huge opportunity' FOBAS has provided 'no harm' clearance. Danes and Dutch mirror each other on ECA enforcement Policy document outlines approach to sulphur rules. C-Fuels America welcomes new trader Gonzalez has 'extensive knowledge of Latin American market'. MGO prices soften across Asia Mixed demand seen in Hong Kong. New ship design launched Wartsila offers three versions of design. Shipping: 'People piling back into the market' Baltic Exchange sees 'change of sentiment'. LNG-powered ship to enter service in China Ship's 'eco' makeover wins government approval. ECA sulphur limit to have 'significant pricing implications' Major demand shift from fuel oil to gasoil in 2015. US Navy sees cheaper alternative in biofuel Up to half of its ships could run on biofuel. Lukoil-Bunker tankers return to service After undergoing maintenance work. Chinese bunker supplier bounces back to profit Result helped by asset valuation.

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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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