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April 14, 2014

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Shipping costs to rocket as low-sulphur fuel mandates hit next year Container prices rise for first time in two years, vessels remain flat Russia has till July to fix US$2.2 billion customs trucking dispute Crowley to manage Accord to boost crew and technical management Oman maritime college purchases classroom shipboard simulators Amazon launches Dash barcode scanner for computer grocery shopping Sino-Kazakh border 2-month farm import value hits US$2.3 million Japanese shipbuilders lead way building 'green' ships of the future Temasek invests US$250 million in Shanghai Yupei warehousing giant American Airlines' March cargo increases 11.2pc, growth tops rivals Trucks highly vulnerable to thieves without prevention, says expert DB Schenker to handle logistics for Embraer parts in EMEA region Norbert Dentressangle Overseas expands presence at London Heathrow

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CFL Cargo stepping up international operations China ploughing more cash into railway infrastructure Cargolux sets daily aircraft utilization record Globe Express Services with new man for Asia Pacific Oslo airport welcomes new managing director Tough times for shippers on east-west trade lanes Hoyer to supply HEM gas station network until 2018 FAA considers Philippines safe again New north Pacific regional hub for FedEx Express Creation of SDV Fiji UNECE, EC and IRU promote ADR agreement in Algeria Shift of air cargo security responsibilities in UK Kranich rechnet mit Auftrieb New board member for Flughafen Zürich Umweltfreundlicher Bunker lohnt sich nicht WCI: rates expected to hold firm Mitsubishi enters container business with Grup TCP

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APRIL 11, 2014
Harley adds new tug to New York fleet Asymmetric hulled icebreaker nears completion Ezra receives LOA for Gunflint Project subsea work Damen gets order for shallow draft ASD tug April 11, 2014 Hoffer flow measurement systems gain NAVSEA approval AMC appoints James E. Caponiti President

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APRIL 11, 2014
Port of Longview inks option for propane/butane export terminal Port of Grays Harbor calls for manufacturing facility proposals Portland Merchants Exchange seeks scholarship fund applications Kalama Port Commission Oks lease deal for methanol plant US rail freight traffic count makes positive move for week

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APRIL 11, 2014
Very Large Crisis Coming Tanker owners are heading for trouble unless they stop ordering the biggest crude carriers Helsinki shipyard benefits from renewed interest in icebreakers Finnish and Russian orders for icebreakers offer promise for once struggling yard Capesize rates drop as supply builds in the Pacific Underlying demand will support a rebound in several weeks, brokers say GasLog eyes net proceeds of $95m from offering LNG carrier owner's fundraiser prices at $23.75 per share Globus Maritime returns to an annual profit Dry bulk owner says 2014 may be a key year for recovery Australia's refinery pain is product tankers' gain Shrinking refining industry down under boosts demand for seaborne imports Helsinki shipyard benefits from renewed interest in icebreakers Finnish and Russian orders for icebreakers offer promise for once struggling yard Nigeria frees British security guards detained in bunker-theft row Port2Port says employees held for 19 days must return to Africa next month for a hearing Polar Code will be delayed until 2017 at the earliest, says Norwegian official Talks stall at Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting at IMO in London Searching for the key to success Which lines were the winners and losers in 2013, who outperformed and by how much, and what will happen in 2014? Russia's growth divergence Container volume growth slowed last year, but still outpaces the global average Asian banks' cheap credit promotes overcapacity, says von Oesterreich Shipping finance giant HSH Nordbank will meet Brussels officials to discuss its future Data Hub: Trade Statistics Positive trade performance not accompanied by positive utilisation performance All together now Free to read: Commission calls for merger of Los Angeles and Long Beach ports Shortsea shipping's wake-up call Why squeezed profit margins add up to danger at sea GasLog agrees to buy another three BG LNG carriers Additional trio also chartered back to BG for six years Klein calls for new relationship between boxship owners and operators Head of ER Schiffahrt says old-style tonnage providers must become service partners Week on Wall Street \| April 11 BLOG Free to read: Investor pricing quibbles quash fundraisers Port security must stay on top of a changing world Recent developments highlight the need for ISPS to evolve, seminar hears

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APRIL 11, 2014
Tallink Q1 passenger totals fall 1% Estonia's largest privately owned company and the biggest ferry company in the Baltic, Tallink Grupp, recorded lower passenger totals in the first three months of 2014 compared with the previous year Mombasa vows to clear port of container freight stations Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is to relocate all container freight stations (CFSs) at Mombasa in an effort to decongest the port and make space for transhipment cargo Seaman Guard Ohio men ask court to drop charges Seafarers and counter-piracy guards from Advanfort's patrol vessel Seaman Guard Ohio yesterday petitioned the Madras High Court to have all charges against them dropped Ghana students to get improved engine training Maritime students at the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Ghana will enhance their operational experience and skills with Kongsberg Maritime's K-Sim Engine simulator from next month Port2Port guards released on bail after 19 days Maritime security guards Vincent Haywood and Piers Eastwood have been released on bail by the High Court of Bayelsa State, Nigeria

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APRIL 11, 2014
Broker Group Asks Congress for CSA Guidelines TUCSON, Ariz. - Legislation that would create a national "standard of care" for how freight brokers use federal safety data when hiring motor carriers will be introduced in Congress in about two weeks, the head of the Transportation Intermediaries Association said. A national standard of care is needed to provide clarity... Deadlock Continues on Baltimore ILA Pact A standoff continues between Baltimore port employers and the International Longshoremen's Association over a local contract covering non-containerized breakbulk and automobile shipments. ILA Local 333 struck for three days last October but resumed work after Arbitrator M. David Vaughn ruled the union had violated the no-strike clause in the ILA's coastwide... ILO Backs Protection for Abandoned Seafarers The International Labor Organization voted to support amending an international labor convention by requiring shipowners to provide financial security to compensate seafarers abandoned at ports away from their native countries. Representatives of seafarers, shipowners and governments approved the amendments to the 2006 Maritime Labor Convention without opposition at a Geneva meeting... SCFI: Asia-Europe Rates Fall Post-GRI Spot container freight rates measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index were mixed this week, as the Asia-Europe lane observed declines while the Asia-U.S. route saw gains. The SCFI for North Europe dropped 6.9 percent in the week ending April 11. Full-size image Asia-Europe rates fell by about $85 per TEU for the... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for April 11 Multiple carriers have planned rate increases in various trade lanes in April and May, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and lackluster global demand continues. While general rate increases achieving 75 percent of the intended increase are regarded as acceptable by the carriers, industry observers say even that... Railroads Promise End to Intermodal Delays TUCSON, Ariz. - Intermodal service delays at Union Pacific Railway and CSX Transportation will end in roughly two to four weeks following a harsh winter that wrecked havoc on the railroads' networks, rail representatives said at a conference on April 10. UP increased its intermodal business in the first quarter even... NTSB Team Investigating Deadly FedEx Crash National Transportation Safety Board investigators are working to determine why a truck driver crossed a highway median and slammed into a charter bus, killing 10 people yesterday. A "multi-disciplinary" team led by Highway Safety Investigator Robert Accetta left for the accident scene in Orland, Calif., early today, according to the federal... Etihad Close to Deal for Alitalia Stake Etihad Airways is on the verge of buying a 49 percent stake in Italy's financially troubled national airline Alitalia in a move that would increase the Abu Dhabi-based carrier's access to Europe's second largest air freight market. Talks between the two airlines were close to breakdown earlier this week over Etihad's... Bipartisan Senate Group Seeks Six-Year US Highway Bill The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee will pursue a six-year transportation bill that will to tap tax reform to pay for highways and restore the Highway Trust Fund to solvency, senior committee members said April 10. "We have worked to act across party lines before the highway trust fund cannot... ICTSI to Upgrade Iraq's Port of Umm Qasr International Container Terminal Services, through its wholly-owned subsidiary ICTSI (M.E.) JLT, has signed an agreement with General Company for Ports of Iraq to operate, develop and expand container facilities at the Port of Umm Qasr. "The contract grants ICTSI the rights to manage and operate the existing container facility at Berth... Osaka Container Trade Hits Record High The number of foreign trade containers handled by the Port of Osaka in western Japan rose 3.5 percent in 2013 from a year earlier to a record high of 2.194 million 20-foot-equivalent units (TEUs), according to preliminary figures released by the Osaka municipal government. The 2013 number was 21,000 higher than...

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APRIL 11, 2014
Seawolf sets sights A campaign to expand Heidmar's VLCC pool, Seawolf Tankers, appears to be gaining momentum. VLCCs dive into pool Two of the fifteen vessels that Euronav acquired from Maersk Tankers have formally enrolled in the Tankers International (TI) VLCC pool. Street applauds GLOG GasLog watched its stock gain traction in early trading Friday after pricing shares linked to its latest follow-on equity offering. Cape hope amid spot gloom A crash in the capesize spot market this week has left period rates at more than double spot levels. Fire hits Grimaldi ferry The crew of a Grimaldi ro-ro/containership were rescued after their vessel caught fire yesterday off the coast of West Africa. Cape prices defy crash Crashing capesize spot rates have failed to dent buyers' enthusiasm in the second hand market in which values continue to rise. Frontline 2012 to shine John Fredriksen's Frontline 2012 has been tipped for a sharp rise in first quarter profitability thanks to a strong crude tanker spot market. CSC Nanjing delisted CSC Nanjing Tanker has become the first Chinese state controlled company to be delisted after racking up four straight years of losses. Uni-Asia boss to retire Uni-Asia Holdings is under new management after its long-serving chief executive officer and co-founder called time on his career. Subsea ambitions We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Swissco to double up Swissco Holdings' venture into the rig owning arena should see the company double earnings straight away, analysts say. Window ajar, not closed Shipowners hoping to raise cash for the first time in the capital markets will find the IPO window is still open - but it will be more difficult to climb through than it has been of late. Keppel can take stake Keppel Offshore & Marine has the option to buy a 10% stake in Titan Petrochemical as part of a new shipyard management agreement between the pair. Goldman ups Dynagas stake Goldman Sachs Asset Management has increased its strong position in George Procopiou's Dynagas Partners by taking a batch of securities worth over $5m. Crude looks sweet in Q1 Recovery in the crude tanker market will see widespread first quarter profitability for the first time in four years, Evercore Partners says. Star wins bank finance KfW IPEX-Bank has teamed up with Credit Agricole and DNB to fund Star Cruises' latest cruiseship newbuilding in Germany. Oz coal ports spared Australia's main coal exporting facilities in Queensland are expected to avoid the worst of tropical cyclone Ita. Huxley rules out VL orders Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong has no plans to join the VLCC newbuilding craze following the sale of its oldest tanker this week. Ezra suffers in Q2 Ezra Holdings has reported a 33% decline in its 2014 second quarter profit despite revenues increasing year-on-year by 22%. ICTSI in Iraq deal International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) has tied up with the Iraqi Port Authority to help expand Umm Qasr. Nissos Amorgos spill battle Read the latest news about the landmark legal dispute and catch up on the backstory of one of the most controversial tanker pollution incidents. Globus remains upbeat Investors appear to be growing increasingly concerned about the near-term future of the dry-bulk market but the chief executive of Greek bulker owner Globus Maritime is confident that freight rates will rise in the months ahead.

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APRIL 11, 2014
Railroads, shippers spar at STB hearing During the Surface Transportation Board's April 10 hearing on service issues, railroad officials took issue with the proposed competitive switching plan, saying it would equate to a "perpetual winter" for railroads. Shippers take issue with CP toxin rule The American Chemistry Council and two other groups have called for an injunction to stop Canadian Pacific Railway's "arbitrary, unilateral and illegal" rule that nearly bans the shipment of chlorine and other toxic chemicals starting Monday. Rail agency to propose crew-size standards The Federal Railroad Administration said it will soon propose a rule setting minimum crew sizes for rail operations and requiring two-person crews on trains transporting crude oil. Marine Hull insurance losses at record low in 2013 The International Union of Marine Insurance said the percentage of hull "total losses" fell to a record low last year, following a marginal increase in 2012, and said this continues a 15-year trend of reduced total losses. CMA CGM offers weekly shuttle between Jamaica, Haiti Dachser gets big revenue boost in 2013 Houston to fund deeper container terminals HSH Nordbank: No shipping recovery before 2015 WiseTech Global adds functionality to handle Japan's filing rules Weekly GRI roundup

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APRIL 11, 2014
Bunker prices down in Houston Good demand and avails reported at the US Gulf port. Brazilian police raid Petrobras's headquarters As part of a money-laundering probe. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Middle East markets stable Suppliers quoting for IFO in Durban. Bunker markets soft as holiday season approaches Tight avails in Rotterdam. 'No 2014 recovery' for shipping sector Major lender points to 'persistently tense situation in the shipping sector'. WFS: Change at the top Stebbins makes way for Kasbar at board level. New power source applicable to shipping US company claims breakthrough with production of non-polluting energy. Dealing with the unintended consequences of progress New efficient engine designs at higher risk of corrosion from sulphuric acid. Six vessels held after failing UK Port State Control Inspections None of March detentions was for bunker fuel violations. Hybrid fuel to undergo months of sea trials 'Diesel and glycerol mix will be targeted at mid-sized commercial vessels'. Spill disrupts shipping at Richards Bay Environmentalists question size of spill. Week ends with Asian bunker prices down Supplies at Tokyo Bay were limited. Two ships arrested in Singapore Vessels were detained mid-week. Boxship makes bunkering debut at Russian port Russian player plans to add more anchor points for bunkering at Zarubino. Offshore company buys multipurpose bunker vessel Vessel to feature new design concept. LNG bunkers 'makes sense' in suitable regions, says Bourbon Shipowners need to be 'very selective' when choosing newbuilding engine options, Jacques de Chateauvieux tells Bunkerworld. Danish firm bags award for fuel-saving ship design New design brings 45% bunker savings, according to naval architect. Mass flow meters trialled extensively Minister details run up to MPA announcement on MFM.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

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

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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