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BRIEFS

March 18, 2014

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Hutchison sells 60pc of HK terminal ACT to Cosco Pacific and CSTD HIT's new US$6.43 million barge cranes to boost productivity 30-40pc Ship loss in decline since 2003, but rise in size keeps insurer risk high FMC fines Rickmers US$190,000 after CEO Widdows spots violation Evergreen to end NYK, Hanjin, Yang Ming vessel sharing agreement Libra Group's Lomar Shipping continues building in Chinese yards Libyan rebels block oil exports and sell what they can to fly-by-night tankers UASC brings 18,000 TEU programme to 6 units, orderbook highest worldwide North east Asia-Oz trade 9pc up in Q4, but numbers out of whack: Drewry Northport expects 11.5pc rise in transshipments as 4th terminal opens U-Freight Swedish partner wins customs accreditation as AEO-F Lufthansa Cargo wins Excellence award at LA World Cargo Symposium ACE airline, airport award winners hailed for being the busiest

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MARCH 17, 2014
Allcargo joins hands with Scania to provide world class trailers to its customers across India Blank sailings pushing liner reliability down, says Drewry DB Schenker Logistics carries ABB transformers 4,000 km from St. Petersburg to Novosibirsk Guidance on security certification for seafarers agreed Hapag-Lloyd a partner in new service between Japan, Singapore & Jakarta Hyderabad CHA Association elects office-bearers for 2014-16 Insider novel sheds new light on oil spills MOL President visits Myanmar to further strengthen business cooperation with the country Nordic Maritime clinches offshore seismic data contract from Cairn India Port of Felixstowe gets clearance to extend quay Ports of Antwerp & Rotterdam want stricter emission standards from January 1, 2016 Vasan opts out of Lok Sabha polls Grape exports to increase in 2013-14 on good demand New Mangalore Port achieves a new high in annual throughput Port of New Orleans, Samsara Shipping sign contract for representation in India TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS Traffic handling seen not keeping up with investment in ports Eastern Railway freight earnings surge 36 pc in Feb. to INR 455.22 cr. IRB commences work on Goa-Karnataka border to Kundapur BOT project L&T bags INR 3,655-cr. road project in Qatar Forex reserves up $ 1.088 bn to $ 295.45 bn INR ends weak at 61.19 on dollar demand New RBI system to process & monitor export data RBI introduces single platform edpms with effect from March 1, 2014 Several SEZ projects wait for govt nod

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Ewals starts forwarding on four new intermodal corridors Farnair to acquire 45% of Thai cargo carrier LA and Long Beach top ranks of US ports Thailand's government investing in rail infrastructure Tapa Emea wants to fight cargo crime rise Slight dip in growth at world's busiest cargo airport HPH sells stakes in ACT to Cosco Pacific Amtrak unveils infrastructure plans Hellmann: new office in Auckland and bigger headquarters For St. Patrick's Day: Etihad increases Aer Lingus stake Zeeland Seaports introduces intermodal planner MD Logistics chooses new retail director Scania lands bumper order Gezielt in die Nische New kingpin for Transoflex

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MARCH 17, 2014
Foss orders ocean going barge at Gunderson SEALS take control of tanker Morning Glory E.R. Schiffahrt implements e-learning course fleetwide Jaccar moves to take majority stake in Bourbon Three Keppel O&M shipyards book contracts Navy awards DDG 51 contracts

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MARCH 17, 2014
ATA turnover report finds large truckload carrier numbers down CSX Transportation taps Sease as communications vice president CII calling for nominations for annual Connie Awards Port of Los Angeles sees cargo volumes slide Inchcape Shipping Services names Lavau-Wira Sales VP

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MARCH 17, 2014
EU imposes Crimea sanctions Names of targets expected to be made public on Tuesday Navios Acquisition lines up bond to cover VLCC funding Tanker owner opts for private placement of 8.125% notes TEN gets Statoil green light for four more aframaxes Options lift total project to nine tankers as Greek owner posts reduced loss No change at the top for US ports But Long Beach is gaining ground on rival Los Angeles Financial pressure leads to asset sales Carriers sell terminal stakes to generate cash, but is it just a short-term solution? Ports seize growth opportunity Leading box hubs show creditable rises, but declines elsewhere temper optimism GPI box volumes figures boosted by NCC Russian operator sees drastic variation in terminals' performance Long-haul product tanker trades shrouded in uncertainty, says Poten Will new refinery capacity come onstream? GE Capital aviation arm plans shipping move Up to $2bn could be available, says Liu Sainty Marine in arbitration with Greek owner over 12 dry bulk newbuilds Chinese shipyard claims it received no payment Capesize market holds steady after the fall Free to read: Outlook uncertain with Chinese iron ore stocks at record highs and steel mill demand falling Morning Glory seized by US navy Vessel and crude cargo to be returned to Libyan authorities Jaccar makes $2.5bn Bourbon bid Offer represents a 19% premium on the stock's weighted average for the past 100 trading days Enesel gets $380m financing with South Korean ECA support Facility will help pay for five 13,800 teu ships to be delivered on Evergreen charter this year Scorpio Tankers sale sets tone for CMA Big headlines for Bugbee's company as annual event kicks off CIMC invests $1bn in new container plant New factory in Dongguan will have 750,000 teu production capacity ILWU health quandary Obamacare headache for dockworkers' union

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MARCH 17, 2014
Jaccar moves to take majority in Bourbon Jacques de Chateauvieux's Jaccar Holdings is looking to increase its 26% stake in French offshore vessel operator Bourbon to a 50.1% majority TEN bumps up Statoil-backed Aframax order More new business from Norwegian oil major Statoil has enabled orders for four additional Aframax crude oil tankers, NYSE-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) revealed today Fresh note issue to fetch Navios Acquisition $50M Navios Acquisition has launched a $50M issue of first priority ship mortgage notes, with proceeds earmarked to replace cash recently expended on a VLCC Jinhui refunded $24M for cancelled order Jinhui Holdings, the parent company of Jinhui Shipping and Transport, today said a ship-owning subsidiary had been refunded $24M from a cancelled newbuilding order Sainty Marine wins 10 MPV Shenzhen-listed shipbuilder Sainty Marine announced on 15 March that it has inked the contracts with German-owned Zeaborn for the construction of six 12,000dwt multi-purpose vessels plus four options HIT invests $6.4M in barge cranes Hongkong International Terminals (HIT), the largest container terminal operator in Hong Kong, yesterday said it had put into operation two new barge cranes with an investment of HK$50M ($6.4M) Perisai buys AHTS vessel from Ezra Malaysian offshore oilfield service provider Perisai Petroleum is to buy an anchor handling tug supply vessel from Singaporean peer Ezra Holdings

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MARCH 17, 2014
Fixing Port Drayage From New York to Norfolk, Va., and Los Angeles-Long Beach to Vancouver, British Columbia, port congestion that spills out into the real world in the form of truck lines, pollution, supply chain delays and occasional violence is a rapidly escalating problem affecting foreign trade. The problem defies conventional explanations -... Crowley to Carry LNG in Containers Liquefied natural gas soon will become a cargo as well as a fuel for Crowley Maritime. Crowley, which in November ordered two container ships that will use LNG fuel, said its Carib Energy unit has won a multiyear contract to supply LNG in containers to Coca-Cola Puerto Rico Bottlers and Club... US Containerized Exports Down Again U.S. containerized exports through January 2014. Full-size image U.S. containerized exports slipped 1.2 percent year-over-year in January to 958,708 TEUs, the lowest monthly volume since June 2013 and the lowest level for a January since 2011, according to preliminary figures from PIERS, the Data Division of JOC Group. January was the second straight... Vancouver Truckers' Strike Hits Shippers TSI DeltaportThe delivery of local imported cargo at Port Metro Vancouver is being interrupted as the standoff between striking truckers and the Canadian government showed no signs of ending today. With the strike entering its third week, and truck traffic at Canada's largest port down to a trickle, marine terminals are... ABF Freight to Raise Rates 5.4 Percent ABF Freight will raise its general less-than-truckload charges an average of 5.4 percent, starting March 24. The average price hike is 1.1 percentage point higher than the raise announced by UPS Freight today, and 1.5 percentage points higher than the increase posted by FedEx Freight earlier this month. The three LTL... Rising Freight Rail Premiums Suggest Lack of Competition, Study Says WASHINGTON - A new study suggesting U.S. freight railcar premiums have soared in recent years, implying a lack of competition, comes as Class I railroads and some shippers prepare to square off against the railroads at a major federal hearing later this month. The study - commissioned by the American Chemistry... New China Forwarding Rules Could Force Carriers to Turn Away Cargo New Chinese forwarding regulations will add costs to shipping freight from China and could force container lines to turn away business. Under the rules that took effect Feb. 15, non-vessel-operating common carriers and forwarders doing business in China must obtain a license from the country's Ministry of Transport. To gain a... Russia's Global Ports Posts Mixed Results Global Ports, Russia's biggest container terminal operator, boosted profit by 6 percent in 2013, even as revenue declined due to lower oil exports. The London-listed company, which acquired domestic rival NCC for $1.6 billion in December, made a profit of $114 million against $108 million in 2012 on revenue of $480... FMCSA Releases Electronic Logging Rule A proposed rule that would require truck and bus drivers to replace paper logbooks with electronic devices is "on the street" and available for review online, though the official comment period hasn't begun yet, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Anne S. Ferro. The rule was posted on the FMCSA... UPS Freight to Hike General Rate Base 4.4 Percent Effective March 31, UPS Freight will raise its less-than-truckload general base rates an average of 4.4 percent, a 0.5 percentage point higher hike than the one sought by the parcel giant's top competitor, FedEx Freight. The rise in spring rates comes as shippers and trucking companies prepare for higher traffic and tighter capacity.... Roadrunner Buys Unitrans International Roadrunner Transportation Systems is expanding its international logistics business by acquiring Unitrans International, a non-asset logistics provider, for $55.5 million. Buying Unitrans gives Roadrunner, which has built a broad portfolio of truckload, less-than-truckload, intermodal and logistics businesses through acquisition, greater global reach. Roadrunner, No. 15 on JOC's list of the Top 25... China's VAT for Forwarders Still Not Resolved SHANGHAI - Forwarders in China still can't deduct freight payments of a value-added tax, even though Chinese officials provided additional guidelines earlier this year. China's Ministry of Finance tried to clarify its new VAT on logistics services to allow second-tier forwarders, not just those who sign contracts directly with the carriers,...

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MARCH 17, 2014
Genco sees red US bulker owner Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco) has postponed the filing of its annual report. $500bn burden Looming global environmental regulations could impose more than $500bn in additional costs over the next decade, according to the chairman of the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS). OSG scraps aframax Bankrupt US tanker operator Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) appears to have offloaded one of its oldest aframaxes. NAO readies IPO Nordic American Tankers' offshore offshoot appears to be moving forward with plans to pursue an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. Ultrabulk grows orderbook Ultrabulk has boosted its newbuilding catalogue with the addition of up to five more vessels. Princimar branches out US tanker operator Principal Maritime Management (Princimar) has launched a campaign to acquire more than a dozen stainless steel chemical carriers. Vard debuts in Canada Norwegian offshore shipbuilder Vard has established its first foothold in North America with a new office in Canada. Ocean Yield scoops $101m Ocean Yield has netted a shade over $100m from a trip to the Oslo bond market. DBS lifts Vard view DBS Vickers has raised its outlook on Norwegian offshore vessel builder Vard after the company's flurry of recent order wins. Four held in the UK The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) detained four ships in February, including the broken-down livestock carrier Express I. Global Ports earnings sag Global Ports has reported a drop in full year earnings despite container throughput remaining flat. NNA goes for notes Navios Maritime Acquisition Corporation (NNA) is selling $50m of notes to partly finance a VLCC acquisition. Tsakos hits the mark Tsakos Energy Navigation has recorded a stronger fourth quarter result in line with Wall Street forecasts. GSI profit dips Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) reported a slump in earnings last year as orders fell away. TEN on cloud nine Tsakos Engery Navigation has expanded its aframax tanker order at DSME to nine firm vessels. Archipelago eyes buys A Philippines ferry company is lining up orders for 30 new freight and passenger vessels by 2018. Cash harvest spurs STNG Shares in Scorpio Tankers surged on Friday as analysts gave a predictable thumbs-up to the sale of its VLCC fleet which returned a profit of $50m. Burned crewman rescued A crewman has been evacuated from a Polish cargoship off the US after suffering burns. Keppel snares trio Keppel Offshore & Marine has wrapped up a batch of contracts worth over $100m. Topaz stronger again Dubai's Topaz Energy and Marine has revealed much better annual profit for its Nico Middle East unit. Legal & General in CKN buy Legal & General has upped its interest in Clarksons on the back of strong full-year results from the world's largest shipbroker. Bulker grounded in Parana A Greek bulker blocked the port of Rosario in Argentina after going aground. Ocean Yield in bond run Ocean Yield is set to tap the Oslo bond market to refinance an existing bond which still has over two years to run. USCG probes clash A Wisdom Line cargoship has been damaged in a collision with a barge in the Houston ship channel. US seizes runaway tanker US navy seals have stormed a tanker which ran a blockade in Libya with a contraband cargo last week. Second score for STNG Scorpio Tankers is sitting on its second potential windfall in a week after Dorian LPG announced the pricing of its IPO. Jinhui wins refund Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has won a refund of $24m for a cancelled bulker. Ro-pax captain cleared The case against a New Zealand ferry captain has been dismissed after a judge ruled there was no risk in taking to sea with a hole in the vessel's hull. Jaccar moves for Bourbon Bourbon chairman Jacques de Chateauvieux has launched a takeover offer for the French offshore shipping giant. ABG debt deal in doubt Indian shipbuilder ABG Shipyard has reportedly failed to win the backing of its lenders at its latest restructuring meeting. Enesel seals bank loan Enesel has agreed a $380m secured term loan facility to help part finance a series of 13,800-teu containership newbuildings. MISC shares on a roll Investors who blocked the privatisation of MISC look to have been vindicated after the company's share price hit a new high. Ezra in leaseback deal Ezra Holdings has agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal for an anchor handler with Malaysia's Perisai Petroleum Teknologi. Yamal first for DSME DSME has secured an order for an LNG carrier from Sovcomflot in a deal worth KRW 340bn ($316m), it announced Monday. Bulker in Canada prang A supramax bulker has gone aground off Canada's east coast after experiencing main engine failure.

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MARCH 17, 2014
Panama Canal contract addendum signed The international consortium building a wider set of locks for the Panama Canal said it has signed an agreement with the Panama Canal Authority to ensure completion of the mega-infrastructure project, ending a three-month billing dispute. FAA: Air cargo to increase 4.2% annually The Federal Aviation Administration says air cargo traffic will increase at an annual growth rate of 4.2 percent, doubling by 2034. This increase, the agency noted, will be fueled by steady economic growth, both domestic and worldwide. Trucking industry to launch image campaign Groups representing various sectors of the trucking industry plan to kick off a broad publicity and education campaign at this week's Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Ky., to enhance trucking's image. UPS Freight to up rates by 4.4% UPS Freight will impose a general rate increase of 4.4 percent for less-than-truckload shipments starting March 31, following a move by FedEx Freight earlier this month that increased its rates by an average of 3.9 percent on March 31. St. George expands in Savannah European cargo theft rose in 2013 New app lets users monitor Panama Canal The Panama Canal Authority has announced the launch of a new app for mobile devices to expand audience participation in the waterway's operations. FMC reviews 30 OTI license applications China e-commerce giant Alibaba to list on NYSE SEALs seize tanker in Mediterranean Sea Manhattan aids Lennox in supply chain redesign Terminal declares 'force majeure' as Vancouver trucker strike continues CORRECTION: Cleveland port's stance on open lake disposal Kumar to lead U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service

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MARCH 17, 2014
LNG bunkering 'passes milestone' 'There are now 100 confirmed LNG projects worldwide.' Mixed price trends in Fujairah Prices flat at Suez. Prices follow upward path Congestion at Gibraltar. Port gets tough with truckers Return to work or lose your licence, says CEO. Additive to 'prevent microbiological contamination' in MGO 'Fuel quality is worsening and is no longer homogenous.' OW Bunker to supply in Australia Service starts from April 1. Cost of fuel oil arbitrage falling 'Fuel oil market in Asia will be under pressure until the end of March.' Tanker arrested in Singapore Vessel linked to Athens-based interests. Fuel barge in collision with general cargo ship Accident had potential to be a 'major environmental incident.' Shipowner goes large to save on fuel Gearless outweighs geared tonnage on Asia-Africa route. German shipowner fined for bunker spill A thousand litres were spilt. Asian bunker market starts week mixed 'Very tight' avails seen in Tokyo Bay. Researcher uncovers bunker-saving VLOC design New design more fuel efficient that previous designs. Australian offshore specialist buys fuel-saving duo Newbuildings to use a diesel-electric system. Singapore firm to start bunkering, supply ops in Australia New port provides the business focus.

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LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

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

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

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

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