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BRIEFS

October 6, 2014

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Suez Canal August revenue up 12pc to US$510 million on Asia-US cargo Anti-Israeli Gaza protests fail to turn Zim away from Port of Oakland 2M and Ocean Three shipping alliances stand to save mega bucks on bunker 13,386-TEU Cosco Denmark is delivered - its biggest transpac ship MSC to levy stiff north Europe-South America bunker surcharge next month 'K' Line to switch box focus to more stable LNG, bulk, car transport ContainerPort Group's new terminal opens in North Carolina Customs tech upgrade leads to 20K truck queue on DRC-Zambian border Hactl hosts IATA Dangerous Goods Board meeting in Hong Kong Global air cargo volumes continue to grow in August: IATA Lufthansa Cargo simplifies pricing models for temp-controlled shipments More aircraft purchases are under review at Turkish Airlines FAA to review contingency plans after fire closed Chicago airports

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And the most reliable 7.5 t truck brand is...? USA: transport provider goes shopping Evans to consult for Ascend Baltic Rail Gate: volume already on a par with 2013 Easyfresh sets up Ireland branch Clariant picks up Chinese packaging producer Governmental support for aviation cluster in Kaunas SNCB upgrading trains with ERTMS ITX Cargo establishes partnership with NTG Logistics Motlohi takes top slot in Durban Ethiopian receives tenth B787 Swire Pacific Offshore welcomes Pacific Legend in Japan Diego Aponte takes over the helm at MSC MOL enhancing Asia to South Africa service

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OCTOBER 3, 2014
Cal Maritime students gain Crowley scholarships Alfa Laval wins exhaust gas scrubber order MES develops prototype 82,000 cu.m multigas carrier October 03, 2014 Island Offshore orders another at Vard Leading Greek shipowner targeted in foiled terror plot

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OCTOBER 3, 2014
Corps' BP project comment period garners over 2,000 responses US rail freight traffic posts gains during week Port of Olympia sees benefit from marine terminal solar panels Department of Commerce releases August goods/services trade numbers Industry panel releases guidelines to combat piracy in Gulf of Guinea

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OCTOBER 3, 2014
Samsung Heavy to invest $940M in overseas facility South Korea-headquartered shipbuilder, Samsung Heavy Industries (Samsung Heavy) plan to invest KRW1Tn ($940M) in overseas facility by 2017 after its merger within the Samsung Group. Samsung Heavy, one of the "Big Three" shipbuilders in South Korea is reported considering Indonesia, Malaysia and Vard wins $46.5M contract for OSV Singapore-listed offshore shipbuilder, Vard Holdings (Vard) has secured a new contract with Island Offshore for the construction of one offshore support vessel (OSV) at around NOK300M ($46.5M). The OSV is scheduled for delivery from Vard Brevik in Norway in 1Q16, with the hull of the vessel Dynastic handover at MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC) has announced the appointment of Diego Aponte as president and CEO of the world's second largest deepsea box carrier. Diego Aponte, previously vice president, is taking over from his father, Gianluigi, who started MSC in 1970 with a single ship. MSC now operates 501 Skuld welcomes mass flow meter Oslo-headquartered marine insurer Skuld welcomes the introduction of the mass flow meter by 2017 in Singapore as a significant step in reducing disputes over fuel supply quantities. "Singapore will therefore be at the front of developments that all owners and charterers should welcome as a positive Strikes disrupt DP World Australia operations Industrial action has disrupted DP World Australian eastern seaboard operations in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane this week. Rolling stoppages over pay, conditions and automation were held on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The 12-hour stoppages are legal industrial action as part of the Yujin International reports $900,000 loss Singapore-headquartered tanker operator Yujin International reported a loss of $0.9M for 1H14 trading. Its shipping revenue dropped by 55% from $7.2M to $3.2M year on year, and the company reported no revenue from bunker trade, after selling all its bunker tankers in October 2013. "The decline in Capesizes still ailing from low cargo volumes Capesize rates have declined for a fourth consecutive week as cargo volumes out of Brazil and Australia continue to disappoint. Although Western Australia-China rates exceeded $8/tonne mid-week, rates averaged $8.005/tonne on the the Baltic Exchange yesterday. However, brokers told IHS Maritime Caution urged with VLGC newbuildings Norwegian broker Joachim Grieg & Co has cautioned that newbuilding investments in very large gas carriers are not likely to level off soon and this has implications for the freight market. IHS Maritime's Sea-web.com data shows there are 90 VLGCs on order, while the active VLGC fleet has 162 ships.

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OCTOBER 3, 2014
Housing demand drives up US wooden furniture imports U.S. imports of wooden bedroom furniture by dollar value have increased for four consecutive quarters, driven by an ongoing recovery in the real estate market and falling national unemployment numbers, and are expected to continue growing, according to JOC Economist Mario Moreno's latest JOC Insights report. The report showed U.S. imports of... US 3PL expands in Florida to tap Port of Tampa Bay, Southeast growth A New York-based third-party logistics company is opening a Florida office, the third major expansion for the firm in two years. The opening of ROAR Logistic's sixth U.S. office in Clearwater, Florida, today will help the company tap growth at the Port of Tampa Bay and the U.S Southeast. ROAR - which... Universal Truckload hikes revenue forecast as industrial output rises Stronger industrial output in the U.S. is fueling higher than anticipated growth at trucking companies, including Universal Truckload Services, and supporting bids for higher truck rates. Last week, the Detroit-based trucking and logistics company raised its third-quarter revenue forecast to $300 million to $310 million, a 4 to 8 percent... US soybean exporters warn service failures jeopardize their global edge A coalition of soybean exporters urged the U.S. freight transportation industry Friday to invest in infrastructure, equipment and process improvements to maintain the role of the American farmer as the world's preeminent supplier of soybeans. A series of mishaps this past year, including equipment shortages, rail service failures and delays in... UPS, FedEx ask online shippers for help avoiding holiday debacle As the holiday retail season approaches, major parcel services in the United States are pressuring retailers to be more realistic in shipping expectations in order to avoid a repeat of 2013, when over 2 million express packages were not delivered by the Christmas Eve deadline. Extreme weather and high volume growth... Don't blame shippers for port congestion There is much discussion about the causes of the current port congestion crisis. Yet even when we think we've heard all the reasons that this situation exists, the JOC's article "Port congestion: 'You get what you pay for'" reports on something completely out of left field: a statement by a... Nigeria aims to ease Lagos congestion by pushing use of other ports In an effort to ease congestion at the Lagos Port Complex, Nigeria is looking into ways to encourage shippers to use the country's underutilized eastern ports more. Senator Idris Umar, Nigeria's minister of transport, said the country identified better use of its eastern ports as one of the quickest ways to... Daseke acquires Lone Star, expands heavy-haul trucking group Specialized truckload operator Daseke acquired Lone Star Transportation and will add the Texas-based heavy hauler to its growing family of trucking subsidiaries. The acquisition expands Daseke's tractor capacity by about 20 percent and expands its business in the energy sector and in Mexico, the Addison, Texas-based company said today. Terms of the... LA-LB volume up 1 percent, ILWU hours up 20 percent Longshoremen in Los Angeles and Long Beach worked 20 percent more hours to handle a 1 percent year-over-year increase in container volume in August, illustrating the impact of port congestion on productivity. Cargo and labor data posted on the Pacific Maritime Association website showed total volume of loaded containers through West... Veracruz port aims to quadruple capacity through $1.8 billion expansion Port of Veracruz General Director, Juan Ignacio Fernandez, presents the Port of Veracruz Expansion Project at the Port Terminals and Operators Association Summit in September.The Port of Veracruz plans to boost its total capacity by over 400 percent through a $1.8 billion expansion plan. The tender for the first of two... UPS expands early morning service from Asia to US Shippers of air cargo from Asia to the U.S. can now reach more U.S. destinations in the early morning after UPS expanded the reach of its express plus service. UPS said it added 766 U.S. postal codes to its UPS Worldwide Express Plus network in the third quarter, after adding more... Latest US jobs report bodes well for freight growth With an increasing number of U.S. workers finding and keeping jobs, the positive momentum for freight transportation will likely carry forward. The U.S. unemployment rate dropped to 5.9 percent in September, the lowest level since July 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Full-size chart U.S. nonfarm payrolls advanced... Trucking's hiring efforts make headway as US payroll numbers rise JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index rose to 97.7 in September. Full-size image Trucking employment rose 2.3 percent year-over-year in September, pushing the JOC For-Hire Trucking Employment Index up 0.3 percentage points to a reading of 97.7. Seasonally adjusted data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows for-hire motor carriers hired... St. Lawrence Seaway traffic rises 5 percent Cargo traffic on the St. Lawrence Seaway rose 5 percent year-over-year between late March and late September, largely thanks to strong grain and steel shipments. Volume on the international seaway connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean hit 24.4 million metric tons, as Canadian and U.S. grain exports jumped 70...

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OCTOBER 3, 2014
ENAP makes legal move Chile's ENAP has secured a court order keeping an Empire Navigation products tanker in Chile as it seeks to determine the cause of an oil spill last week. A win for Golar? Perenco's success on the Cameroon FLNG project could lead to a key contract win for Golar LNG Ltd, a financial analyst said today. Princess brings aid A Princess Cruises ship will deliver relief supplies tomorrow to Cabo San Lucas, two weeks after Hurricane Odile slammed into Mexico's Baja California peninsula. Tsakos extends trio Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has inked charter extensions for three tankers, bringing $40m in additional contracted revenue. Crude cargoes hit peak Crude output from Opec countries hit its highest level in nearly two years in September, despite sliding prices. POSH seeks CFO PACC Offshore Services Holding (POSH) is looking for a new chief financial officer (CFO) following the resignation of Geoffrey Yeoh. MSC succession sealed Diego Aponte is taking over from his father Gianluigi as president of Mediterranean Shipping Co (MSC). SwissMarine grabs cape SwissMarine has stepped back into the period market as capesize rates continue to struggle at the start of the fourth quarter. Tallin buying four Estonia's Port of Tallin is planning to buy four new ferries to service a Baltic islands contract. P&O swings axe P&O is making 55 assistant managers redundant on its UK ferries to trim cross-Channel costs. Petredec deal boosts BW A bumper deal with Petredec for two BW LPG vessels is good news for investors in the gasship owner. Nikitin fights the freeze The UK high court has cleared the way for Russian shipowner Yuri Nikitin to pursue losses arising from the freezing of his bank accounts during the mammoth Sovcomflot (SCF) fraud case. Island adds to Vard tally Haavard Ulstein led owner returns to its favoured shipbuilder with a NOK 300m contract. More Korean cash Korea Development Bank (KDB) has announced a new fund for shipowners worth up to $1bn. Has EMAS set a trend? EMAS Offshore may have broken fresh ground in becoming the first company to raise capital in both Oslo and Singapore but there is not a great deal of appetite for others to follow in its wake, owners and financial experts say. Tallink sees Q3 fall Baltic ro-ro group Tallink has posted a drop in passenger numbers of close to 6% year-on-year for the third quarter. Dof trumps the taxman Dof Rederi has won a repayment of tax and legal costs worth NOK 40m ($6.18m) after winning a court case against the government. EMAS completes SGX float EMAS Offshore has completed the purchase of related company Ezra's offshore support fleet after closing the book on its Singapore listing. PDVSA clears out six Venezuela's PDVSA has put six elderly products tankers and LPG carriers up for auction. LD suspends routes France's LD Lines has suspended routes from France, the UK and Ireland to Spain as it reviews its operations. The wolves circle We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Prop work delays Veendam Holland America has been forced to delay the return to service of one of its cruise ships that was undergoing repairs. Hafnia slumps to a loss Hafnia Tankers has posted a second quarter loss of $5.2m in only its second full quarter as a public company. Essar capesize arrested An Essar-owned capesize bulker has been arrested for the second time in less than a year. Suezmaxes monitor spread Suezmaxes are poised to cash in on the narrowing spread between the prices of Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude, a leading tanker broker told clients Thursday.

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OCTOBER 3, 2014
OOIDA casts doubt on FMCSA pilot UPS expands early-morning service Dachser expands presence in India and Thailand UTi to expand use of GTKonnect trade management software FMC will publish OTI Licensing data on its own website instead of Federal Register Waybill fee for freight projects proposed in House Topson Downs to use GT Nexus for purchase orders, visibility DP World London Gateway picks Import Services Ltd. as manager Stolt-Nielsen says parcel tanker market 'challenging' Ex-Im Bank approves $1 billion in finance to Pemex Belgian shipper pleads guilty to illegal U.S. exports

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OCTOBER 3, 2014
Bunker prices still sliding as week draws to a close Analysts divided over prospects for crude. New ship scrubber order for Alfa Laval Four units on order by buyer not revealed. Oryx opens new terminal Storage capacity is over 200,000 cubic metres. Bangladesh opens bunker sector to new players Several companies have already applied for licences. New CFO at OW Bunker Morten Skou takes up a new role as Head of Strategic Development SGMF publishes principles for LNG bunkering Document a guide to be complemented by supppliers' own checklist. Mainstream shipping 'not ready' to adopt LNG as fuel Knowledge buildup of at least 10 to 15 years needed, says Monjasa spokesman. Bunker award open for nominations Singapore's MPA says the award is for 'the outstanding bunker supplier or bunker tanker operator.' Maltese logistics firm says bunker margins have been low Company reports lower H1 profits, despite higher revenues. Capesize held in Singapore Authorities order arrest of Indian-owned bulker. Japanese trading house bullish on bunker market Exclusive: Marubeni and MIPCO clarifies on Bunkerworld, an earlier Reuters report. 'Cold ironing' barge making way to Hamburg Port expects to receive the newbuilding this weekend. Rules on ECA compliance 'too vague', says shipowner MUR Shipping wants to comply but says rules and enforcement need clarification. Alaskan port could get LNG bunkering facility US firm pitches energy plan to government. Transit times to be reduced on 'new' Suez Canal Will also nearly double capacity, says Suez Canal Authority.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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