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BRIEFS

September 17, 2014

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HK cargo down 2.9pc in August to 1.88 million TEU, Singapore up 1.8pc Los Angeles port August cargo up 6.7pc to 757,702 TEU - highest since 2010 Top Shanghai FTZ man expected to resign over party 'disciplinary' violations Port of Dar es Salaam wins US$565 million in World Bank, UK loans and grants Container volume at Port of Naples falls 14pc in first half to 209,000 TEU China's NDRC fines Volkswagen JV and Chrysler US$46 million for price-fixing US Treasury Secretary raises objection against China's antitrust probes Foreign barriers hinder US digitally sensitive industry growth: state study Airbus military unit Marlink secures maritime satellite deal for 75 ships India drops solar panel anti-dumping duties ahead of Modi-Obama meeting Swiftair orders four B737 passenger aircraft for conversions to freighters Air France-KLM plan to expand budget carrier Transavia runs into problems Norwegian starts air cargo services from Oakland to Oslo and Stockholm

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Rates in a spot again on major trade lanes Shipbuilding a focus area for 'Make in India' agenda Suzuki Motors to export two-wheelers from India 'Tata Motors supports Driver's Day' China keen to invest in India's rail projects Govt doubles entry limit of highway projects for PPPAC approval Mahindra Trucks & Buses supports Driver's Day, a social initiative by Siddhi Vinayak Logistic Ltd (SVLL) Export growth slows to five-month low of 2.35 pc in Aug. INR recovers moderately against dollar Jute manufacturers demand external market assistance scheme to help exporters IPPTA felicitated at MALA 2014

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Zip Heaters invests in new transporters No extra stress with super lorries DB Schenker invests in Shenyang 4flow expands to Hamburg Norwegian offers freight service to San Francisco Bay area Transbox and UCT launch joint venture in Antwerp Port of LA gaining on the swings Consortium to revamp Serbia's railway infrastructure Swiftair orders eight converted B737s Changes in leadership at Estonia's port of Tallinn Port of LB losing on the roundabouts DHL expands multimodal rail service in China New life sciences and healthcare centre in Leipzig Cargolux adds second service to Beijing and Xiamen Ecowas ready to launch maritime zones to fight piracy

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Ferry company to pay $100,000 in EPA penalties Egypt Suez Canal stamp shows wrong canal Cat offers part load kits for MaK M 32 E engine platform Coast Guard takes delivery of fourth NSC APC offers eco-friendly tank coatings formulations Singapore cracks down on illegal MGO sales MAIB reports on ECDIS assisted grounding Keppel FELS wins $227 million jack-up order

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Port of Everett chief engineer named to state transport board Port of Los Angeles releases August cargo volume numbers Port of Tacoma schedules free guided boat tours New dual-fuel LNG engine placed in TOTE container ship Emergency response exercise set for Bellingham Airport

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Deutsche Bank names StealthGas its top pick in gas shipping Greek owner holds the largest LPG fleet in the market Manila congestion is far from over, says ICTSI Lifting the truck ban is only the start of a long recovery, says port operator Earnings fall short for medium range product tankers Tonnage fails to deliver the 'buzz and optimism' that analysts expected this year Torm shareholders face threat of further dilution With new debt holders, struggling tanker operator ponders another equity for debt swap Scorpio Tankers' magnificent seven go to work Tankers start time charters as soon as they hit the water Aronnax: storing power The age of the battery has arrived Sanctions force spotlight onto aframaxes hauling Russian crude Trade from Kozmino chugs along, but for how much longer? Top 2M managers urge FMC not to stop the clock Executives dash to Washington after two commissioners voice tie-up worries Greece has fewer owners but a bigger fleet, finds Petrofin report The country's shipping industry is growing, but consolidation is well under way Mixed fortunes for Los Angeles and Long Beach Los Angeles reports strong growth in box volumes as Long Beach traffic declines Aurora LPG fixes its fleet for the third quarter at $110,000 per day US exports and healthy volumes from Africa and Middle East support VLGC demand Brokers cautious as demolition rates exceed $500 per ldt Rise follows stability in domestic steel plate prices and currency exchange rates for key markets Seaspan ponders buying Greater China Intermodal Investments New York-listed owner explores partnership takeover and other options Russia and Finland agree to share icebreakers The deal allows Arctia to operate near St Petersburg KNOT lands 20-year time charter for two suezmaxes to shuttle Brazilian oil Charterer is Brazil Shipping, a subsidiary of British Gas Maersk raises $1.25bn in two bond offerings Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes Vale-Cosco deal takes wind out of dry bulk stocks Direct deliveries via valemax to China, while good for Vale and Cosco, could weigh down capesize spot market from 2016 Condensate shipped from US Gulf to drive product tanker growth If US export approvals continue and refiners' projects come on line, demand could rise 5%

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
IGF Code draft agreed by IMO Sub-Committee The long-awaited International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other low flashpoint fuels (IGF Code) has moved a step closer to ratification. The IMO said in a press release that with the Sub Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC 1) have agreed on the first draft of the code. Keppel scores another jack-up rig from GDI Singapore's Keppel Offshore & Marine, the world's biggest rig builder, said today its subsidiary Keppel FELS has clinched an order to build another jack-up rig for Qatar-based Gulf Drilling International. The rig, of the KFELS B design, is worth $227M and the order comes with two additional NMDC profit slumps by half Abu Dhabi-based National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC) reported a 50% slump in profits for 2Q14, citing delays to the start of recently awarded dredging projects in Qatar and Bahrain. NMDC, whose recent projects have included the Das Island airport construction, Abu Dhabi's Corniche Beach DSME wins LPG pair Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME) have won an order from an unknown Asian owner for two large LPG gas carriers. The two 84,000m³ vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2017 and cost a total of $160M. DSME has won orders for 10 LPG carriers of the same size this year, with four for APM expands bond portfolio with US dollar issues Danish shipping giant A.P. Møller-Mærsk has expanded its portfolio of bonds by two US dollar denominated issues. The company said in a statement it had raised $750M in five-year paper with a 2.55% coupon, and $500M in 10-year binds that carry a coupon of 3.75%. "The transaction is A.P. Lower China production a warning for shipping Shipping is set to suffer after data released for August revealed lower Chinese industrial output, an analyst has warned. Industrial production in China rose by 6.9% in August: well below the 24 month average of 9.4%, according to the data released on 15 September. "The growth level is the lowest Torm chairman warns of debt write off, conversion to equity Flemming Ipsen, chairman of listed Danish product tanker company DS Torm, has said the company's debt may have to be written off and/or converted to equity. "Despite our progress, we are not yet ready to present a concrete proposal for a long term solution to the company's financial situation," he Samjin Shipbuilding in sale talks Samjin Shipbuilding Industries has confirmed to IHS Maritime that it is in discussions to sell itself due to its financial troubles. Established in 1999, the South Korean-owned company whose shipbuilding facilities are in Weihai in China's Shandong province, found itself mired in financial woes Tax rules changed for Indian seafarers India's tax authorities have agreed to re-write rules for seafarers on Indian-flag ships to qualify them for non-resident status. The move is intended to end an anomaly that is cited by local fleet-owners as the main reason for an acute shortage of seafarers to man their ships. A seafarer serving on CNOOC discovers gas in South China Sea China National Offshore Oil Corporation, China's third biggest national oil company, said yesterday that its rig HYSY981 made the first discovery of a deepwater gasfield in the South China Sea. The gas field, tagged Lingshui 17-2, is in the northern part of the South China Sea, said a statement on Mariner missing in FSO fire A seafarer is missing today after a floating storage and offloading vessel belonging to Indonesian national oil company Pertamina caught fire. The FSO, Cilacap/Permina Samudra 104, caught fire about one nautical mile off Kotabaru, South Kalimantan this morning (16 September). Pertamina officials Korea P&I Club builds mobile office system The Korea Shipowners' Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association (Korea P&I Club) and a Korean system builder, T2L have developed a mobile office system. The club said in a statement that the mobile system, accessible through smartphone apps, can help employees make swift decisions using Fifty-eight people held in Singapore over illegal fuel sales Singapore's police coastguard has said that since 2013 it has arrested 58 people for illegally selling marine gas oil. Those arrested comprise 55 foreign crew members and three Singaporean financers. More than SGD22,000 ($17,740) was seized during the course of investigations, as well as six KNOT fixes two tankers to BG unit Knutsen NYK Offshore Tankers (KNOT) has time-chartered two shuttle tankers to Brazil Shipping, a subsidiary of the UK energy company British Gas (BG). Knutsen NYK is a joint venture between Norwegian tanker owner Knutsen OAS Shipping and Japan's NYK line. The contract will see the tankers transport Swissco orders its first liftboat Singapore-based offshore oilfield service provider Swissco Holdings has ordered its first liftboat. The company said the contract, worth $56M, has been placed with a Southeast Asian yard. IHS Maritime asked Swissco if the contract is the same as the one announced by Singapore-based offshore vessel Triyards clinches another liftboat contract Singapore-based offshore vessel fabricator and engineering solutions provider Triyards Holdings said today it has won another liftboat contract, scheduled for completion in 2016 The contract value was not disclosed. The order for the new unit comes soon after the company won two other contracts Greathorse Chemical gets $95M from SCPE, Tiger Group Tiger Group Investments and Standard Chartered Private Equity (SCPE) will jointly invest $95M in Greathorse Chemical to expand its chemical tanker fleet. Shanghai-based Greathorse Chemical will also be receiving $65M from other investors, taking the total initial investment will be $160M, a company

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Implementation of ballast water treaty could be rocky, shipowners warn Panama Canal expansion project gets cash injection Port of Virginia poised for 'historic year' Alliances instill lack of uniqueness in services, SeaIntel says 2M carriers attempt to expedite US regulatory approval Singapore posts 2 percent growth in container volume Brazil beef exports to Russia soar following US, EU sanctions Gartner names Europe's best shipper supply chains Global Ports' profit surges 30 percent on acquisition, weak ruble US agency scraps plan to raise bond levels for forwarders, NVOs India export growth slows to five month low India intermodal delays prompt new carrier surcharges JOC Group economist upgrades forecast for US import growth Seaspan considers acquisition of partner Diversions continue to hurt LA-Long Beach port volumes Egypt announces sell-out of Suez Canal certificates BB&T says rail service issues are hurting intermodal truckers Correction: MSC announces low-sulfur surcharges in North Europe, North America Bayonne Bridge raising is delayed six months

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
DHT seals takeover But questions about the price paid for Samco Shipping and its fleet of VLCCs remain. The young and the restless Greek owners' newbuilding binge has dramatic effect on age of nation's fleet, report shows. Scorpio fixes newbies US-listed owner finds instant employment for seven new LR2s and MRs delivered from Korea. Research coup continues Natasha Boyden initiates coverage of tanker stocks as MLV's expansion drive gains steam. Boost for Rand dissident Dissident shareholder receives support in battle to overhaul US owner's board. FreeSeas frees cash Owner banks $12m from sale of handymax; charters same ship back for nearly ten years. Torm eyes debt swap Chairman of Danish owner warns shareholders that financing deal may dilute stakes. Haze returns to Singapore The MPA issues a warning to shipping as a precaution against reduced visibility in port. MEO recruits Shesh Man credited with turning things around at Jaya Holdings takes his magic to Australia.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
Battle over Ex-Im Bank nears resolution ACC, shippers groups support STB bill McLeod: Gradual trucking growth allows carriers to invest in systems Kewill releases cloud version of MOVE platform FMC told port congestion getting worse Bayonne Bridge project completion delayed TNT signs agreement with fashion house

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
New attempt to reduce flash point limit at IMO Paper submitted to November meeting says it would improve availability and price of ECA-compliant fuels. Bulkers collide in Singapore bunker anchorage One vessel started listing. Crude oil prices keep bunker markets soft Bunkerworld Index is at its lowest level in over two years. Adapt to global warming as 'we are past mitigation' Heat and CO2 being absorbed by the ocean driving some of the changes that will be felt in the industry, ICS conference told. Implementation the weak link in IMO regulations IMO makes shipping 'easy to regulate' but results may fall short of intentions due to poor member state follow-up. 'Aspirational' regulations under fire at ICS conference Panel discusses lack of balance between environmental aims and impact assessments, citing sulphur and ballast water regulations as examples. Asian bunker market weakens further Average to strong demand seen in Hong Kong, despite a lingering typhoon. Arbitrage volumes rising as freight rates fall October fuel oil arrivals in Singapore set to reach six-month high. Vietnamese shipowners are 'in debt' 'Insufficient demand and high bunker prices have contributed to sector's plight.' Bunkering activity suspended in Hong Kong Port closes due to rough weather caused by typhoon Kalmaegi. Singapore sees surge in illegal bunker sales activities Volumes sold in black market have jumped over 10 times. More dual-fuel engines ordered from China Engines ordered after 'longer period of evaluation', says MAN Diesel & Turbo. Antigua to introduce bunkering services Caribbean island is redeveloping its port facilities, says spokesman.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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 Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

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PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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.

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