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May 15, 2014

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P3 Alliance work to re-think services before unifying network offering Hapag-Lloyd, having swallowed CSAV, widens net loss to US$163 million Hard times, drydock costs put Box Ships US$1.5 million in the red Three Gorges cargo volume hits monthly record 10.33 million tonnes in April Horizon widens quarterly loss 30pc to US$26.3 million as sales fall 3pc Matson profit plunges 167pc to US$3.4 million as revenue falls 0.56pc IMO legal panel okays application of fair seafarer treatment rules Chinese, Vietnamese vessels ram and deploy water cannon in disputed waters PIL to buy slots on US Pacific SW-Australia-NZ Oceania service Sluggish economy slows Pipavav port's box, bulk terminal expansion Taiwan's ever-independent Evergreen sets its own course to growth Tianjin quarterly auto imports up 47.2pc to 118,615 vehicles Brazil's stimulus funds now exhausted, April auto output stagnates Hainan Airlines makes deal with Kenya cargo airline, Astral Aviation KEB Enterprises wraps up acquisition of US cargo carrier Alpine Air American Airlines volume up 12pc to 197.2 million ton miles in 4 months Cold storage facility at airport near Mangalore, India opens Canadian aviation inspectors fear major accident ahead, says survey

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MAY 14, 2014
Allcargo Susheela loads heavy lift & over-dimensional project cargo from JN Port's shallow berth Freight market seen recovering in few months Logistics sector could be worth $ 200 bn by 2020, say analysts Report expects more consolidation as overcapacity impacts container shipping Apparel exports surge by 14 pc in April Onion exports surge on higher unit value Dakshin Bharat Gateway Terminal commences operations at VOC Port Port of New Orleans berths longest container vessel Phase 1 of CONCOR's Vizag multimodal logistics park inaugurated TNT Express appoints Stephen Badger as Managing Director for India Exporters concerned as INR hits 10-month high L&T receives orders worth INR 1,137 cr. in various segments NHAI & NHBF jointly form new mechanism to cut cost NHAI to award road projects worth INR 55K cr. this fiscal RBI likely to allow credit enhancement to support infra bonds

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Azerbaijan Railways renews locomotive fleet IRU and UIC teaming up to reduce accidents UTI opens Houston facility NOL posts first quarter net loss DHL honoured by US Environmental Protection Agency PIA ends service to Leeds/Bradford airport S.T.C. offers new Libyan groupage service CMA CGM appoints new directors to GSL board US air charter company changes majority shareholder Increase in Far East traffic driving growth for HHLA Toll Group opens new freight facility in Queensland Kanalausbau zieht weite Kreise Business as usual again at Zim offices New assistant managing director at Long Beach

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MAY 14, 2014
White House honors TOTE's Chiarello as Champion of Change Gillnetter has Tier 3 MAN high speed engine GasLog reports on first quarter ABS to class Petronas LNG newbuilds Canada announces new tanker safety measures DNV GL carries out HAZID on methanol fueled newbuilds HII gets $12 million more for DDG 51 follow yard services Thai shipyard's fast patrol craft have crew boat roots

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MAY 14, 2014
AAPA praises senate committee for release of MAP-21 reauthorization Port Metro Vancouver opening Delta community office Alaska Air Cargo Delivers 9/11 item to Seattle memorial Matson releases numbers for first fiscal quarter of 2014 Evergreen celebrates naming of new L-type container ship

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MAY 14, 2014
Genco seeks to disband equity group Chapter 11 case heats up Diana Shipping losses surge 87% to $6m Dry bulk operator's chief Palios warns of 'soft market' ahead Is Kenya moving to create a new tanker trade? East African nation opens up to oil explorers after first commercial oil discovery Gas shipping's quiet revolution Evergas carries the maiden shipment of US ethane to Europe Navios Acquisition buys another very large crude carrier New York-listed outfit posts first-quarter loss after impairment charge on older tanker NOL reports $98m first-quarter loss Group strives to control costs but takes a hit from weaker box rates UK P&I boosts surplus and cuts combined ratio Standard & Poor's restores rating to A (stable) New debt owners could benefit Torm as it works on new restructuring plan First quarter hit by $195m impairment following recent vessel sale Menis Karageorgis, former Greek shipowners' president, dies aged 81 Career spanned about 200 different ships, many of them newbuildings OOCL goes on trial over Courtenay Allan death Hong Kong line faces manslaughter case in Le Havre after sons' decade-long campaign ICTSI reports 29% higher first-quarter net profits Philippines port giant supported by asset sale and higher volume Zim head office reopens after lockout Unions release boxship seized as tensions mount over company's restructuring plans NSB to axe 50 shore jobs German shipmanager cites shipping downturn as reason for redundancies Thoresen Shipping goes back to the black for January-March Fleet expansion and rate improvement support dry bulk player Ardmore's new tankers boost time charter revenue Newly listed chemical and product tanker owner beats analysts' expectations P3 lines will agree individual terminal deals Maersk, MSC and CMA CGM nominate a 'lead line' but will hold separate rates talks Firmer VLCC and LPG rates should return tankers to profit, says MOL Japanese carrier forecasts market recovery this fiscal year View from the Bridge: Toshiya K Konishi MOL's liner president and chief executive explains why he believes the worst is over for the box trades and talks about the fall-out from the MOL Comfort incident

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MAY 14, 2014
Damen dredger starts work in China A Damen-built cutter suction dredger has been pressed into service by Chinese customer CCCC Tianjin Dredging. Qing Jiang was commissioned by Dutch-based Damen Dredging Equipment and was deployed on a maintenance project in the Mao Wei Sea, an inland lake in the south of the country. Damen delivered New UK maritime strategy revealed The UK's new National Strategy for Maritime Security was launched and presented at the UK Chamber of Shipping on 13 May. The document outlines the governance structure, which delegates were told should connect across key government departments, to strengthen security in the maritime domain. Stephen GasLog warns of near-term LNG slowdown Expansive liquefied natural gas carrier operator GasLog expects short-term LNG ship charter rates to soften further in the second quarter, as newbuilding deliveries outpace available cargoes. This would follow a decline in short-term rates in 1Q14. However, the NYSE-listed company asserted: "We Intellian expands innovation centre in Seoul Intellian will increase its production of antenna from Seoul, following the expansion of its facilities by 6,596 m², which will also allow it to carry out research & development of maritime satellite communication and entertainment systems. The newly opened centre has an additional two floors to Diana Containerships slashes dividend Diana Containerships has slashed its quarterly dividend by two-thirds, but hinted that it would use the money saved to pursue ship acquisitions. The announcement came as the NASDAQ-listed company posted better-than-expected first quarter results with a net profit of $302,000, or $0.01 per share, DS Torm deep in the red Listed Danish product tanker and dry bulk shipping company DS Torm has reported worsening losses following a $195M impairment charge from the sale of 13 ships that was close to the $200M ceiling it expected. Group net loss amounted to $222.6M in 1Q14, compared with a loss of $16.3M in the same TTA's 2Q profit rockets 183% Thoresen Thai Agencies' net profit for 2Q14, rocketed 183% year-on-year to THB183M ($5.6M). Revenues rose a rose to THB4,902M. These are the best second quarter figures since 2008, the company said in a statement today. Strong performance has been driven by continued profitability in three out of Ship pollution levy cut Shipping Australia has welcomed the government's announcement that it is abolishing a top up to the Protection of the Sea Levy as part of the 2014 federal budget announced on 13 May. The levy will drop from AUD0.14 ($0.13) per net registered tonne to AUD0.11 from July 1. Following the massive excess Prosecution summons Chonghaejin owner Yoo Byung-eun, owner of Chonghaejin Marine, operator of the ill-fated Sewol ferry has been summoned by South Korean prosecutors. Incheon District Prosecutors' Office announced in a statement on 13 May that it told Yoo Byung-eun to show up at the Prosecutors' Office by 10.00 South Korea time on 16 ICTSI 1Q profit up 29% Philippine port operator International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) said today that 1Q14 profit rose 29% year-on-year to $52.4M. The higher net income was mainly due to a one-time gain on the sale of a non-core asset. In January, ICTSI sold Cebu International Container Terminal, Inc., a Sewol search interrupted this morning The search for the still-missing victims of the capsized ferry Sewol was interrupted this morning. Following the discovery of two bodies this morning, the tidal currents became too strong for rescue workers to continue searching, said South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. South Korean JOSCO expands bulk carrier fleet Jiangsu Ocean Shipping is expanding its dry bulker fleet at prudent pace with recent newbuilding order for two 61,500dwt bulk carriers. The pair will be built at Nantong COSCO KHI Ship Engineering or NACKS, said JOSCO deputy general manager Sheng Chen today at the Asia Shipping Fortune forum in South Korea's Big Three make progress on targets South Korea's Big Three shipbuilders are progressing well towards reaching their targets of order wins, based on their 1Q14 figures, according to financial investment company Samsung Securities. Analyst Han Young Soo based his Samsung Securities review on visits to Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), Weak Atlantic business puts pressure on Supramax rates South America's grain season has not boosted the Supramax market because Chinese buyers are defaulting on cargoes, brokers and chartering managers told IHS Maritime today. The Baltic Exchange assessed the West Africa via EC South America to Singapore-Japan rate at $11,783/day yesterday, down by $167 Vietnam condemns China oil exploration in disputed waters Vietnam has accused Chinese ships of ramming its patrol vessels and using water cannon in a dispute over oil exploration. The China Maritime Safety Administration has approved oil exploration in the South China Sea, around 16nm south of Triton Island, the most southwesterly of the disputed Paracel VLGC freight rates continue to slide LPG freight rates for very large gas carriers have continued to slide. The Baltic Exchange yesterday assessed the rate on the benchmark Arabian Gulf-Asia Pacific route at $85.375/tonne, equating to $68,097/day at current bunker prices in Fujairah. Norwegian broker Lorentzen & Stemoco said in its RMB FFA transactions reach $81M in March The Chinese yuan denominated freight forward agreement (RMB FFA) has recorded transactions of a total of 7,416 lots with a value of CNY499M ($81M) as of 31 March, 2014, since its launch in December 2012. The financial derivatives based on Baltic Exchange's indices are the first shipping financial Kim Heng benefits from strong offshore demand Singapore offshore services provider, Kim Heng Offshore & Marine Holdings, has secured forward commitments with estimated value of over S$40M ($31.9M) for FY2014, buoyed by the robust outlook for the offshore oil and gas industry. The firm's 1Q14 result revealed more telling signs as revenue grew by Indonesia tweaks limits on foreign investment The Indonesian government has changed the composition of foreign investment in the country's transportation and energy sectors. The government has issued Presidential Decree No. 39 of 2014 to raise foreign and domestic capital investment activities in Indonesia within the framework of implementing

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MAY 14, 2014
JOC Survey Suggests Widespread Diversions Due to ILWU Talks JOC Survey Results Full-size image Two-thirds of shippers who participated in a JOC survey this week plan to divert at least some cargo away from U.S. West Coast ports to avoid disruption that could emerge from contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and West Coast employers. Negotiations began on May... A Glimmer of Good News in DC Highway Funding Debacle WASHINGTON - There's plenty of bad news coming from Washington when it comes to long-term highway funding. With the federal Highway Trust Fund, the main engine of highway construction, set to dry up as soon as late August, states are already shelving long-term projects. In other words, trucking companies shouldn't... Early Progress in Efforts to End Vancouver Port Congestion Port Metro Vancouver is capitalizing on a lull in cargo activity before the peak-shipping season begins this summer to implement key aspects of the most ambitious effort in North America to improve truck turn times. Canada's largest port has returned to normal now that striking truckers are working again and spring... Truck Driver Coercion Rule Puts Spotlight on Shippers, Supply Chains For years, truck drivers have complained about being pushed by dispatchers and others to violate federal regulations to meet unrealistic delivery deadlines. Soon, truckers may have a way to push back. A proposal published in the May 13 Federal Register targets "coercion" against truckers and would hit offenders - including motor... US-Mexico Truck Pilot Just One Obstacle to NAFTA 2.0 WASHINGTON - A key report from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration this fall will go a long way toward determining how committed politicians and business leaders are to taking the North American Free Trade Agreement to the next level. The FMCSA, the Department of Transportation agency responsible for regulating safety... Drewry: Asia-US Rates Stagnant The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles was flat again in the week of May 14. Full-size chart The Drewry benchmark rate for shipping from Hong Kong to Los Angeles was flat again in the week of May 14, but the analyst expects a brief uptick following... TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: FedEx Trade Networks 2 FedEx Trade Networks' Janice Prezzato, managing director, marketing and customer experience, discusses customer expectations for international freight forwarders and the value of measurements and transparency.... Put Down the Duckie! Satish JindelPeople familiar with the children's show Sesame Street may remember the song, "Put down the duckie if you want to play the saxophone." The same advice applies to many less-than-truckload carriers that are still pulling 53-foot trailers, thinking "bigger is better" and wondering why profit margins aren't growing. To improve... Reefers on Barges? You Bet, in California Meat and produce exporters looking to bypass California's 22-metric-ton weight limit on over-the-road shipments soon may be able to ship overweight containers to the Port of Oakland by barge. A businessman who owns a cold storage facility at the Port of Stockton says he's prepared to pay for reefer plugs on... US Containerized Exports Continue to Slide U.S. containerized exports slipped 0.5 percent year-over-year in March. Full-size chart U.S. containerized exports edged down 0.5 percent year-over-year in March to 1,075,428 TEUs, the second consecutive month of declines, according to preliminary figures from PIERS, the Data Division of JOC Group. The first quarter of 2014 saw a 2.8 percent decline in... Doubts Expressed on LNG As a Container Ship Fuel The widespread use of liquid natural gas (LNG) to power the main engines of container ships is a long way off, believes Seaspan co-founder and CEO Gerry Wang. That is in contrast with a growing view that due to its environmental benefits and at least currently lower costs versus fuel... US Ports Take Market Share From West Coast Competitors Port of Los AngelesIn a down market, U.S. ports outpaced their Canadian and Mexican rivals during the first quarter, with solid growth at Los Angeles offsetting a drop at neighboring Long Beach and lifting the Southern California port complex further above its competition. The volume of all containers handled by North... Barcelona's Auto Trade on a Roll Three trains a day travel between the SEAT plant and the Port of Barcelona.BARCELONA, Spain - In the middle of the rolling coastal mountains near this Mediterranean seaport a huge auto plant sprawls across an area equivalent to 400 fields for soccer, or "football," as it is called here. The... MSC Moves to Bigger Antwerp Terminal to Handle Extra P3 Traffic Mediterranean Shipping Co. is consolidating all its activities in Antwerp in a single terminal and quitting its current facility more than 15 years before its concession expires to handle an expected increase in traffic when it launches joint services with Maersk and CMA CGM in the P3 Network. The Antwerp Port...

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MAY 14, 2014
DCIX downgraded A leading Wall Street equity analyst has downgraded shares of Greek operator Diana Containerships (Diana). Diana remains red Diana Shipping remained in the red for the first quarter but its performance edged ahead of expectations. Navios nets VL Angeliki Frangou's Navios Maritime Acquisition has confirmed its second VLCC purchase in as many months. Nobu Su dreams on Asian shipowner Nobu Su is pressing ahead with plans to convert tankers into FPSOs and FLNGs, despite a US bankruptcy judge ruling against the move. NNA a penny short A writedown on the scrapping of a VLCC contributed to a first quarter loss at Navios Maritime Acquisition. RCL loses less Thailand's Regional Container Line (RCL) has reduced its deficit in the first quarter as revenue grew. Finance curtails Farstad Financial costs have kept a lid on profit at Norway's Farstad Shipping, despite revenue reaching NOK 1bn. GasLog falls short GasLog has fallen short of Wall Street expectations in the first quarter. KNOT Offshore prospers New York-listed KNOT Offshore Partners has turned loss to profit in the first quarter as revenue grew. Greeks mourn Karageorgis Aristomenis (Menis) Karageorgis, former head of Karageorgis Lines and president of the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS) from 1981 to 1984, has died at the age of 81. GSI to swallow yards China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) is planning to transfer yard assets to Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) as part of its reorganisation. NOL reduces loss Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) has cut its loss in the first quarter as it continues to focus on costs. HHLA volumes rise German terminals group Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA) has revealed a rise in container throughput in the first quarter. Kuribayashi falls Japan's Kuribayashi Steamship has logged a lower profit in the year to 31 March, despite rising revenue. Azuma on the up Japanese owner Azuma Shipping has pushed up annual earnings as revenue increased. Torm hunts waiver Torm has expressed confidence at achieving a waiver on debt of over $1.6bn from its traditional bank and hedge fund lenders. Ceyhan exports rise Azerbaijan's state oil company Socar said it has shipped 9.7% more crude from the Turkish port of Ceyhan in April. Four more for Split A Norwegian consortium has ordered four new heavy-cargo barges at Croatia's Brodosplit shipyard. Turku talks speed up Finland's economy minister Jan Vapaavuori has said the country's efforts to buy the Turku yard from STX should move into the "next phase" within a matter of weeks. Thoresen keeps improving Thoresen Shipping has built on its impressive start to the year with a strong second quarter, figures released Wednesday show. Boxship demo surge The embattled liner sector is set to see a record amount of containerships scrapped this year, according to Alphaliner. ODC and DSME eye LNG Oman Drydock Company is teaming up with DSME in an effort to secure more LNG vessel repair work. Triple Bintan attack Three vessels were attacked within the space of a week off the Indonesian island of Bintan, according to security consultants.

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MAY 14, 2014
DHL envisions brave new logistics world Zim says operations are back to normal WRRDA to direct more money for dredging The bill provides appropriators and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with spending guidance for improving harbor channels and inland waterways for commercial traffic, as well as flood-control and environmental mitigation. UTi expands work with oil and gas sector in Houston Zim announces changes in U.S.-Mediterranean services Brewer out as CEO at JDA Baljit Dal will replace Hamish Brewer as JDA's interim chief executive officer. No reason was given for Brewer's departure. He's spent the past 20 years with JDA, including more than a decade as its CEO. NOL reports Q1 loss on weak freight rates Commerce unveils next phase of National Export Initiative Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the next phase of the government's National Export Initiative, a data-based, customer service-oriented initiative to help businesses capitalize on demand from foreign markets. Sea Star to use Tideworks operating systems in Jacksonville, San Juan Canada introduces new tanker-safety measures Canada's transport minister announced the new proposals, offered up by the Tanker Safety Expert Panel, one year after the Canadian government first issued proposals to beef up its tanker security. U.S. satellite exports move to Commerce Control List New Broad Street service aimed at helping small companies double exports FMC reviews 49 OTI license applications Executive moves

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MAY 14, 2014
Ultra-steam turbine propulsion systems '15% more efficient' ABS awarded contract to classify two 'innovative' LNG carriers. Mid-week bunker prices firming Prices made gains in the major European ports. Prices firm in Fujairah Avails 'fair' in Middle East hub. 'Incredible' savings possible from fuel efficiency Top executive believes industry will follow Maersk's lead on cost control. Singapore bunker sales at their highest level for two years Volumes up 20% month-on-month. Class society explores saftey risks of 'methanol-fuelled tankers' 'We're working with all parties to make improvements and safety recommendations early in the design phase.' NOL books quarterly loss But says its making progress on controlling costs, including bunkers. Cruise vessels will meet 'strict environmental regulations' Ships will use engines hybrid engines and be equipped 'to minimise exhaust pollution'. Marseilles: Annual bunker sales down Marginal fall seen but sales hold steady at over 1 million mt. Midweek bunker prices spot upward trend in Asia Supplies of marine fuels fine at key Asian ports. Sulphur compliance alliance meeting announced Trident Alliance initiative aims to bring about robust enforcement of sulphur regulation. Yarmouth harbour completes bunker spill exercise Scenario revolves a vessel spilling 1,500 litres of fuel oil. US Navy vessel receives bunkers in Georgia Vessel has received fuel from local supplier through a US-based contractor. Heavylift firm adds modern newbuilds to fleet Orders 15 fuel-efficient vessels from Chinese yards. LNG bunkering: Alternative to bunker barge mooted Solution would suit ports with low and infrequent demand for LNG.

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PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

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