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February 13, 2014

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Hong Kong dock strike contributed to HPH Trust's 15pc fall in profits HK court: CMA CGM to pay Dafni US$2.3 million in wage, bonus claims US retail imports expected to drop to typically slow February levels Idle fleet exceeds last year's level, despite early Chinese New Year Maersk mega ships can cut costs, boost profits without P3: Macquarie German protesters rally against shipbreaking beaches in south Asia P3 hopes to receive green light from US regulators by end of March Newbuilding containership orders drop away as market becomes jittery China picks Weifang as national level 2 for logistics park development DHL transports 100-tonne brain scanner from UK to US over six weeks FAA to fine Amazon US$78,000 for shipping unmarked hazardous paint Oops! Wrong airport landings happen more often than you'd think Singapore ties up with ICAO in managing training of aviation leaders

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
ICS Board prepares for important IMO meeting SeaIntel analysis shows fall in carrier schedule reliability Adani highest bidder for Ennore box terminal L&T preparing to exit port operations? MANSA lauds DP World Nhava Sheva for installing vessel traffic indicator at Y-Junction Sabari Container Terminal celebrates success of staff in IICL examination & Mumbai Marathon Increased PPP focus to boost freight operations Rail Tariff Authority being established, says Mallikarjun Kharge Steps taken to increase freight traffic highlighted Weakness in air cargo segment a worry: IATA AgriMin wants export curbs on pulses, groundnut oil & onions relaxed CCEA postpones subsidy on raw sugar exports GAIL (I) to enhance LNG imports Steep rally in INR on sustained dollar selling

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Test phase started for "whisper" wagons Fresh record high in container handling in Switzerland Requirements for railfreight corridors in Europe UPS acquires UK healthcare logistics company Polar Speed Airports urge EU and ASEAN countries to push liberalisation Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group appoints new... P&O Ferrymasters in new deal with steel giant Tata New record high for System Alliance Europe Latam's promising start Port of Barcelona reconfirms pre-recession cargo volumes New CEO of Swedish Shipowners' Association C.H. Robinson Worldwide sees sales rise and profit drop in... MAN sends heavy recovery vehicles Sochi CTS notes growing container volume in December Transatlantic gains for Virgin Atlantic Cargo

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
U.S.-flag ship is 200th vessel drydocked by Oman repair yard Helix teams with Siem for Brazil well intervention gig Swiber expands its Singapore shipyard February 12, 2014 VT Halter Marine launches Bouchard ATB tug K-Line newbuild to be "Drive Green" flag ship Seabulk Tankers orders ATB

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Port of Tacoma applying for Diesel Emissions Reduction Act grant Spirit Airlines adding new flights from Portland TITAN Salvage taps Capt. Prasad as Southeast Asia general manager Intermanager warns of possible ban of Filipino officers by European Union Wallenius WIlhelmsen Logistics opening Barcelona branch office

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
OSG restructuring proposal splits opinion Valuation fight between the two investor groups brewing NYK strikes new deal to ship crude to Thailand VLCC Taizan will carry shipments for three years as NYK eyes opportunities to ship energy to Asia Paragon raises $36.9m in offering Bulker owner shares priced at a discount Newbuildings draw lion's share of investments But Golden Destiny figures show contrarian Greeks lean towards secondhand NITL urges antitrust authority to look at combined P3 and G6 impact US shippers want Federal Maritime Commission to ponder the cumulative effect Wison lands new LNG regasification unit order China yard books its second floating LNG unit for US-Canada joint venture Strong VLGC performance boosts BW LPG profits New tonnage delivered from autumn supports gas shipping company's US export ambitions Paragon Shipping begins fundraiser Dry bulk owner is the latest in a flurry of shipping firms tapping investors for cash Hard times continue for HSH World's largest shipping lender eyes a third year losing hundreds of millions of euros More owners go for gas fuels DNV-GL reports growing interest in cheaper, more rule-compliant alternatives Singapore investigates spate of collisions MPA looks for systemic issues after three collisions in three weeks

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
OSG restructuring plan takes shape Overseas Shipholding Group has agreed with several of its lenders on a plan for emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Vitol ditches Rotterdam oil project The Dutch-owned energy group Vitol has confirmed that VTTI, its terminal operations unit, has abandoned a joint venture with Moscow's Summa Group to build a new oil terminal at Rotterdam Petrobras orders eight more PSVs Petrobras has placed orders for eight platform supply vessels (PSVs) at three different domestic shipbuilders as part of the Third Fleet Renewal Plan for Offshore Support Vessels (Prorefam), which has reached its fifth round of ordering Shipping offerings flood Wall Street The year may have just begun, but equity sales by US-listed ship owners already top $1Bn amid a scramble for growth finance GSL may lose two CMA CGM charters Global Ship Lease has reported stronger adjusted earnings but acknowledged that it may soon lose a pair of charters from CMA CGM 'K' Line to make PCC newbuildings green 'K' Line's eight 7,500-unit pure car carriers that it has on order at Japan Marine United Corporation and Shin Kurushima will be equipped with technology to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases HPH Trust profit down 25% Hutchison Port Holdings Trust saw 2013 profit falling 25% year on year to HK$1.67Bn ($215M) as a strike at its Hong Kong terminal affected throughput NYK shipping more crude for Thailand NYK Line said today that it has signed another contract of affreightment with Thai Oil, the third such contract since 2011 PIL ships robbed in Malacca Straits Two ships belonging to Singapore-based Pacific International Lines were robbed in the Malacca Straits on 5 February Singapore acts to prevent collisions Three collisions within a week in Singapore has caused concern to the city-state's authorities Kang quits STX STX Corporation's founding CEO and president Kang Duk Soo has left the chaebol that he founded China coal imports up 17.5% y/y in January China's coal imports jumped 17.5% year on year to 35.9M tonnes in January, a customs report said today

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Growing Economy to Test Shippers, Penske Warns A stronger economy in 2014 could mean tough choices ahead for many shippers, with pricing volatility and spot equipment shortages potentially disrupting supply chains, Penske Logistics warns. "It's clear that volumes are improving and that creates challenges," Andy Moses, senior vice president of global products at Penske Logistics, told the JOC.... Dagnese Named President of Con-way Truckload Joseph M. Dagnese, Con-way Truckload's new president and CEO.Con-way has namedJoseph M. Dagnese as president of its truckload subsidiary, Con-way Truckload. Dagnese succeeds Saul Gonzalez, who will remain with Joplin, Mo.-based Con-way Truckload in an executive staff role. Dangese has "proven expertise helping organizations adopt 'lean' operating capabilities, all of which will... Marine Terminals Cannot Ignore Efficiency Question While disputes between trucking companies and marine terminal operators over turn times may be nothing new, the excuses for inefficiency have gotten old. While we have argued and pointed fingers, cargo volumes have increased, congestion and gridlock has continued and the outside world looks on, wondering when this industry is... MSC Call for Bigger Antwerp Container Complex Gains Traction Antwerp's Duerganck dock.The Port of Antwerp said it will proceed with plans to expand container handling facilities for Mediterranean Shipping Co., its biggest customer, as it has not received alternative proposals. The port authority called for expressions of interest in early December for other developments that might clash with the official... NY-NJ Driver Strike Sputters A threatened strike by owner-operators at the Port of New York and New Jersey had little impact this morning, as port terminals handled normal volumes while paying overtime to longshore labor for working on Lincoln's Birthday. A JOC check of port terminals shortly after their gates opened at 6 a.m. showed... Truckers: NY-NJ Port Mess 'Worst Ever' Drayage company owners and managers say this winter's dysfunction at New York-New Jersey container terminals has exploded into a crisis that in some ways is worse than Hurricane Sandy's devastation at the port. "This past month, in my opinion, has been the most stressful, the most horrible I have seen in... Adani Said to Be Top Bidder for New Ennore Terminal Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, India's largest private port infrastructure developer, is poised to win the public-private partnership contract to build and operate a new container terminal at Ennore Port, a major state-owned cargo hub near Chennai. Port sources said Adani emerged as the top bidder for the 30-year concession,... Truck Strike Hampers Cochin Terminal Operations A strike by harbor truck crews has affected normal operations at the Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal, a DP World facility in India's Port of Cochin. Port sources said unionized drivers handling inter-terminal container movements walked off the job on Feb. 9, calling for wage improvements and additional benefits. Labor unions... Asia-Pacific Airlines to Maintain Cargo Dominance Asia-Pacific airlines will continue to dominate air cargo markets and freighter orders over the next two decades, according to the latest report from Airbus. The European air giant forecasts that the number of freighters operated by airlines in the region will triple from just over 300 today to some 970 by...

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
LNG firmly on US order radar LNG propulsion has become an inevitable part of discussions for US-built newbuildings, an Aker Philadelphia Shipyard executive said today. OSG's uphill battle Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) appears to be closing in on the final leg of a Chapter 11 restructuring but many believe the bankrupt US tanker owner will face a number of hurdles before it reaches the finish line. And the winner is... Three US shipyards have emerged victorious in the first leg of a race tied to the US Coast Guard's 'Offshore Patrol Cutter' acquisition project. Solvtrans bags bankroll Solvtrans of Norway has lined up a series of loans that will aid ongoing efforts to consolidate its position as one of the world's leading wellboat operators. Fire at Aker Philly Authorities appear to have contained a blaze that broke out at Aker Philadelphia Shipyard early Wednesday morning. Niche debut 'makes sense' Siem Offshore's $420m debut in the extreme-niche sector of well intervention "makes sense" and looks "highly financeable", according to two specialist analysts. OSG puts debt plan in place US tanker owner OSG has struck a deal with a majority of lenders to settle claims with a new rights offering and exit financing worth $775m. Aboitiz sells out Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) of the Philippines has sold out of ship management and crewing. GSL ponders next move Global Ship Lease (GSL) is looking for alternative employment for two boxships after CMA CGM announced it would not renew charters on the pair. Paragon drops Greece's Paragon Shipping has seen its stock slide after it priced its latest share offering. New yard for Russia Russian authorities have cleared plans by oil giant Rosneft to establish a new shipyard in the Murmansk region. NYK builds Thai ties Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) is expanding an agreement to ship Arabian Gulf crude to Thailand. Disabled ship detained A Panamanian livestock carrier has been held in the UK after being towed into Fowey with engine failure. TUI upbeat despite loss Germany's TUI is bullish on prospects for its cruiseship operations despite a wider loss in its first quarter. BW LPG sees stellar start BW LPG, the world's largest operator of VLGCs, has seen a stunning start to life as a publicly quoted shipowner. Toei on the rise Japan's Toei Reefer Line has pushed up nine-month earnings as revenue climbed. Otto wins $11m charter Singapore's Otto Marine has won another Australian charter for one of its offshore vessels. HMM agrees $1bn sale Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has selected a local investment group as preferred bidder for its LNG fleet. Shell orders ISVs KT Maritime Services Australia has won an order from Shell for three infield support vessels (ISVs) for the Prelude FLNG project. Atlantska moves for ultras Croatia's Atlantska Plovidba is returning to China's Qingshan Shipyard for new ultramax bulkers. Seabulk in barge buy Seacor subsidiary Seabulk Tankers has placed an order for an articulated tug and barge (ATB) unit. Tomasos signs for dry duo Greece's Tomasos Brothers has revealed an order for two handysize bulkers in China. K Line goes green Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has unveiled its plans to reduce emissions by 25% on its new car carriers. Petrobras inks PSVs Petrobras has ordered a new series of eight platform supply ships at three different shipyards. Frangou favours VLs Greek tanker owner Navios Maritime Acquisition (Navios Acquisition) appears to be growing increasingly interested in the VLCC segment.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Retail imports to fall in February January Great Lakes iron ore shipments decline Airlines cancel Atlanta flights as storm hits Due to another spat of inclement weather, Delta cancelled 573 flights throughout the Southeast Tuesday and by that afternoon had already pulled the plug on 1,584 flights scheduled for Wednesday. ILA rejects local contract in Baltimore Riker McKenzie, Local 333 president, said the contract was rejected by a vote of 416-140. He added that members of the union will continue to work and while the union tries to negotiate a "fair and equitable contract." Port Everglades ICTF begins to take shape Charleston makes strides growing intermodal traffic The Port of Charleston increased the amount of cargo moving in and out of the port by rail by 18 percent last year to nearly 145,000 containers, the South Carolina Ports Authority reported Tuesday. Hutchison Port has lower profit in 2013 Donjon to build barge for Seabulk Tankers G&W has weaker-than-expected Q4 C.R. England, Shell sign fuel agreement C.R. England has signed a multi-year liquefied natural gas agreement with Shell to replace its existing diesel trucks with LNG-powered trucks, which will service Southern California. Saudia Cargo adds flights to handle flower demand BNSF to invest $5 bilion in 2014 White House steps up fight against wildlife trafficking

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FEBRUARY 12, 2014
Prices show little movement in Middle East hub Bunker prices soften in South African ports. On-spec material in short supply Singapore players say on-spec fuel oil cargoes are 'tight and expensive'. Soft sentiment in European bunker hubs But distillates firm. Clean air legislation has 'political support' Hong Kong's air pollution measures have met little political resistance. Upgrade for Indonesian bunker fuel terminal To equip it to compete with Singapore, says Pertamina. Alliance approval will come with 'conditions attached' Bunker suppliers have raised concerns over container lines' plans. Major supplier to use flow meter in Rotterdam OW Bunker claims first use of technology. Asian bunker prices edging up Mixed demand seen in Singapore. ICS wants EU to 'hold back' on emissions monitoring Shipping body is submitting its views to the IMO in April. US shipyards to develop energy-efficient designs Contracts are worth $65 million. New offshore player buys fuel-saving PSV Delivery due in 2015. Hong Kong shipowners renew Fair Winds Charter Vessels to continue using low sulphur bunker fuel in Hong Kong. Norwegian LNG specialist to seal bunker supply deal Draft agreement being finalised.

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LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

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

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

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

SAILING LIST

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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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