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September 18, 2014

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AADA China-Australia rates increase US$500/TEU from October 15 Philippines lifts truck ban as Manila port congestion becomes infamous LA August up 6.7pc to 757,702 TEU while LB down 9.1pc to 573,083 TEU Carriers head for Russian ports east and west for big discounts on bunker fuel MSC low-sulphur fuel levy US$15/TEU Asia-Europe, but $165/TEU to Montreal 'K' Line repeats order for five more 13,870 TEU ships from Japanese shipyard Sea change in revenue management needed to improve profitability: expert APL to offer alternative service in October to cover New Zealand US FMC's travelling congestion hearings finds solutions are often the problem UASC takes on two new 9,000 TEU newbuildings from Singapore's Asiatic Lloyd DHL Supply Chain to build biggest warehouse in Malaysia for US$32 million China officials make GM recall 38,328 Cadillacs after 191,770 Fords recalled Ruslan moves urgent oil and gas plant for Airland Logistics to South Australia SriLankan Cargo adopts e-air waybill, takes big step to paper-free system Austrian Airlines to name Andreas Otto chief commercial officer October 1

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
CMA CGM Group awarded by EcoVadis for CSR performance Maintains 'Silver' status CSAV to commence new Imex Sling 1 calling Nhava Sheva & Mundra ICS repeats call for governments to see sense on Ballast Convention IRClass Academy highlights impact of upcoming regulations on wreck removal KNOT concludes time charter contract for two shuttle tankers Letter of Intent signals breakthrough for very large ethane carriers Exports seen touching $ 350 billion despite slowdown in Europe Fieo calls for interest subvention, focused Foreign Trade Policy to augment exports India likely to become major food exporter to Russia Steel Ministry seeks duty roll back for coking coal imports Vegetable oil imports hit all-time high in Aug. MbPT celebrates Engineers' Day Traffic growth, profitability driving aggressive new players entering global container terminal operator sector INR recovers smartly against dollar ADB to give Odisha $ 100 m loan for infra projects KKR extends financing to infra major GMR Holdings

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IRU commends best Eurasian hauliers 2014 CMA CGM upgrades Amerigo service Lehnkering expands specialist tank container fleet Dennis Kohr manager of new Jet Aviation location Change in leadership for Hamburg forwarders' association RZD offers new custom information service Qatar Airways takes delivery of first A380 Cryoport and Broekman to cooperate Fewer boxes for Russia's Global Ports New CEO and acquisition for EMS Seven Seas Rickmers Group signs up to ShipServ Airfreight volumes grow despite some obstacles Menlo opens new multi-client warehouse in Thailand Australia: West Pilbara iron ore project going ahead Alles beim Alten: Europas Frachtflughäfen wachsen im Juli...

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Paul Gallagher returns to Foss Maritime Hyde in BWT installation MOU with Keppel Shipyard $191.6 million grant for new Staten Island Ferries Damen wins order for two ASD tugs Mickey Cook joins Horizon Shipbuilding Incat launches world's largest fast crew boat Jaccar and Hartmann in new ethane carrier JV Gunderson Marine builds barge backlog Hyundai Mipo delivers fourth PSV to BP

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Portland International Airport to add carbon accreditation system General Dynamics NASSCO celebrates start of tanker project Discussion event to focus on Puget Sound maritime industry Tidewater tug crews perform two rescue missions in one day Naming ceremony held for new NYK LNG vessel

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Iran is a sleeping tiger in LNG When she wakes, the whole world will take notice East Mediterranean LNG bunkering project wins EU funding Poseidon-Med sees Piraeus as hub for Qatari gas to fuel ferry and shortsea fleet Cosco books five 14,500 teu ships to 'improve competitiveness of its fleet' China Cosco Holdings confirms order from Changxing Shipbuilding Unifeeder unveils sulphur surcharge Shortsea and feeder operator is latest line to raise price for shipping in emission control areas Baltic LNG terminal counters 'unfair' prices for piped Russian gas Lithuania's Klaipedos Nafta defies Moscow to launch floating import venture Maersk profits tipped to beat forecast Recent 20% rise in share price still has further to go, says Macquarie Equities Research Knightsbridge and Frontline 2012 share swap hits the half-way mark Firms exchange 31m new shares for 11 capesize and newcastlemax newbuildings China's thermal coal curbs will have little impact on seaborne imports The proposed restrictions will put home-grown producers under pressure Capital Product unveils three period charters Marinakis family's Capital Maritime is still a major charterer for the partnership's tankers Gas-powered ships finally get completed draft safety code IGF code to be formally accepted later this year

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Long Beach hit by early shipments US importers who shipped holiday inventory earlier than usual this year contributed to a 9.1% year-on-year decline in container volume at the Port of Long Beach in August. Concern over the threat of labour disruptions at US West Coast ports in the midst of new contract negotiations prompted the Shanghai Jiangnan secures $618M Cosco order China's Shanghai Jiangnan Changxing Shipbuilding has secured an order for five large containerships from state-owned China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) at a total cost of USD618M. Delivery of the five 14,500teu vessels ordered is scheduled for 2017 and 2018. The order was originally for 14,000teu Hartmann, Jaccar form gas carrier JV German shipowner Hartmann Group and Luxemburg-based conglomerate Jaccar Holdings have teamed up for the joint operation of large ethane gas carriers. The new company, United Ethane Carriers (UEC), based in Singapore, will initially be responsible for the commercial management of five very large HHI shuffles top management Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), the world's biggest shipbuilder, announced on Monday that Lee Jae Seong, CEO and chairman of HHI Group, would resign and Kim Oi Hyun, president of the shipbuilding division and another CEO of HHI, would remain in office. With the reshuffle, Kim, who has served as Guangzhou Wenchong secures boxship pair Chinese shipbuilder Guangzhou Wenchong Shipyard has secured an order for two containerships from compatriot shipowner Ningbo Ocean Shipping, a subsidiary of Ningbo Marine Group. The two 1,100teu vessels are scheduled for delivery in 2Q15 and 3Q15, with the shipbuilder allocating yard numbers 484 Cochin Shipyard to build new dry dock for LNG ships India's state-owned Cochin Shipyard will build a US200 million dry dock to accommodate the construction of bigger ships, including LNG carriers, for GAIL India that cannot fit in its existing dry dock, India's shipping minister Nitin Gadkari said. The new 300 m long dry dock will enable Cochin Mixed reaction to 2050 Reef plan An Australian government plan to protect the World Heritage Great Barrier Reef released this week has been hailed by the industry, but environmentalists remain sceptical. The joint Commonwealth-State Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan isolates expansion to existing priority port developments, No veto on Sewol bill from South Korean leader South Korean president Park Geun Hye has rejected demands by main opposition party New Politics Alliance for Democracy (NPAD) and MV Sewol victims' relatives to intervene in the passing of the Sewol bill. Park said at a cabinet meeting on 16 September, "Regarding the demand by NPAD and families of China's Qinzhou partners with Malaysia's Kuantan China inked an agreement on Monday with Malaysia to establish a partnership between two major ports as a move to restore China's ancient maritime Silk Road route. Qinzhou Port in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region will become a sister port of Kuantan, a port city in Malaysia, according Australia's dirty coal exports may not be at risk New China regulations to cut pollution in urban centres could put billions of dollars of Australian coal exports at risk, Macquarie Bank consultant Wood Mackenzie told Australian media yesterday. The Minerals Council of Australia, however, said the reports were 'misleading and unnecessarily TMSC's tanker newbuilds secure COAs Tianjin Marine Shipping (TMSC) has secured contract of affreightment (COA) with China's national petroleum companies for its planned VLCC and LNG tanker newbuilds. For its planned VLCC fleet, TMSC has signed contract of affreightment with Unipec, the crude trading unit of Sinopec, a statement of

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Economist offers bright 5-year outlook for US containerized exports Full-size chartU.S. containerized exports will grow in the next five years on the back of a strong construction demand around the globe, JOC Group Economist Mario Moreno says. In his five-year forecast for U.S. containerized exports, Moreno said export growth will total an average of 2.4 percent, higher than the 1.6... Charleston continues to see above-market growth The Port of Charleston's strong container traffic in August has furthered its strategy for above-market growth, although the outlook for the rest of the year is not quite so bright. The SCPA today reported that the Port of Charleston handled 163,970 TEUs in August, jumping 13 percent year-over-year and nearly 7 percent... Buffett pressured to ensure BNSF handles US grain harvest U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack urged Warren Buffett last week to ensure that his BNSF Railway will be prepared to deliver a potential record U.S. corn and soybean harvest this year, the latest sign of political pressure on the rail industry to improve poor service. Buffett, who heads the parent of... Higher volumes and rates propel FedEx earnings Strong domestic volumes in the air and on the ground delivered double-digit profit growth for FedEx in the first quarter of its new fiscal year. The second-largest U.S. transport operator today reported a 24 percent year-over-year increase in net profit to $606 million. Total FedEx revenue rose 6 percent from... Hawaii to build $266 million container terminal The state of Hawaii plans to build a new $266 million container terminal in Honolulu to cater to anticipated higher levels of cargo volumes in coming decades, according to West Hawaii Today. Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported the terminal would span 94 acres and is expected to boost cargo capacity by a third. West Hawaii... More US-bound ships quarantined due to gypsy moths The number of ships quarantined in Los Angeles by Asian Gypsy Moth infestations has risen to 15 as inspectors battle to keep the invasive species from making its way into North America. Customs and Border Protection agents at Los Angeles, North America's busiest container port, have quarantined three additional ships in... CMA CGM upgrades Amerigo service with Miami call CMA CGM has upgraded its Amerigo service between the U.S. and the Mediterranean with the addition of a new call in Miami. The new weekly call will provide closer access to Miami distribution centers and warehouses and to the Mexican market, the French carrier said. The new service, operated exclusively by CMA... Ward joins JOC.com, expanding South American coverage Robert Ward, a shipping and transportation journalist with more than 20 years of experience, has recently begun reporting for JOC Group Inc.'s print and online products. He brings JOC.com and The Journal of Commerce a diverse background spanning continents and publications, and will be focused on expanding coverage of South... US Customs plans to take trade facilitation to next level WASHINGTON - The newly appointed head of international trade at U.S. Customs and Border Protection said she wants to streamline regulation, make better use of data and improve employees' analytical skills to improve cargo trade facilitation. As a result, the agency will be able to better focus its attention on high-risk... Philadelphia port seeks proposals for 200-acre site The Philadelphia Regional Port Authority is seeking "expressions of interest" from potential developers of Southport, a 200-acre Delaware River waterfront site where a container terminal had been planned. Southport is adjacent to the Philadelphia Navy Yard. The site is still being considered for a container terminal, but there's also interest from... India plans big increase in Chennai port fees Operating costs for ships calling at Chennai Port, a major state-owned cargo hub on India's southeastern coast, will go up steeply beginning on Oct. 1 in response to a tariff increase decision by port regulator Tariff Authority for Major Ports. "Considering the deficit position depicted by the cost statements for the... Drewry: September's GRI gains eliminated as pricing drops Full-size chartThe cost of shipping a 40-foot container from Hong Kong to Los Angeles declined this week, with rates losing all gains brought on by a Sept. 1 general rate increase. Drewry's Hong Kong to Los Angeles benchmark spot rate dropped 8.8 percent this week to $2,075 per 40-foot container. While... YRC Worldwide signals improved profitability An influx of freight and higher rates is boosting third-quarter profitability at YRC Worldwide, the company said Tuesday. After a slower than expected start in the first half of 2014, the $4.9 billion less-than-truckload holding company's long-haul subsidiary, YRC Freight, improved its network and made faster progress toward profitability over... Analyst says commodity markets are working, fears overblown Facing record yields, plunging prices and forecasts of weakening demand, corn and soybean exporters are depressed. A commodities industry analyst Tuesday told the 2014 Soy Global Trade Exchange in Milwaukee their fears are overblown. Low prices invariably generate increased demand, so exports of corn, soybeans and energy products derived from those... Chile's Iquique port plans $80 million expansion The Port of Iquique in northern Chilean plans an $80 million, four-year expansion to prepare for larger ships that will transit the bigger locks being built at the Panama Canal. Iquique Terminal International, which has held a concession to operate the port since 2000, will acquire two super post-Panamax cranes from... Maersk raises $1.25 billion in maiden US bond issues Maersk Group said it has raised $1.25 billion from the successful issue of two maiden U.S. dollar bonds. The parent of the world's biggest ocean carrier Maersk Line issued a $750 million four-year bond due in September 2019 and a $500 million ten-year bond due in September 2024. The net proceeds of... Solid volumes not enough to raise profitability, IATA says Air freight is suffering from the same issues that afflict container shipping, with growing volumes not enough to lift profitability in the face of high fuel prices, weak yields and growing capacity, the International Air Transport Association said in an industry report. In its Cargo E-Chartbook, IATA said volumes continued to... New China-Europe rail link offers door-to-door service China-Europe rail services continue to grow in popularity with DHL the latest forwarder to offer a new weekly scheduled block train from Suzhou to Poland. The DHL Global Forwarding service will use the trans-Siberian north corridor to DHL's intermodal hub in Poland, connecting Suzhou with Warsaw in 14 days. Crucially, the new...

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Half bad Some 50% of tankers vetted by oil major BP have failed its vetting standards amid deteriorating maintenance practices undertaken by financially stressed owners. Judge tosses Concordia suit A US judge has thrown out a $10m lawsuit against Carnival Corp over the shipwreck of the Costa Concordia. Brazil hunts support bases Brazil's Petrobras is holding two tenders to secure shore base infrastructure to serve its offshore vessel fleet. Canal cock-up Egypt has successfully managed to raise $8.5bn to fund a big expansion of the Suez Canal - but has failed to choose the right photo for stamps printed to celebrate the work. Triyards to spend Singapore shipbuilder Triyards Holdings is plotting expansion through a new share sale. Canal cash in place Egypt has raised $8.5bn in eight days to fund expansion work on the Suez Canal. Floating voters Libya's exiled MPs are staying on a Greek ferry after parliament was shifted to Tobruk to escape Islamist gunmen. Solstad sells another Norway's Solstad Offshore has offloaded an old anchor-handler for approximately NOK 50m ($7.8m), its second ship sale over the last few months. EMS takes Wave Oslo-listed EMS Seven Seas has acquired Singapore's Wave Shipping, aiming to expand its maritime network in Asia and Australia. Hostages: what next? In an effort to raise awareness of piracy victims' fate after their release, the Seamen's Church Institute (SCI) has conducted interviews with seafarers who have first-hand experience of a hijacked vessel. Brazilian boost The Marshall Islands register has signed up 27 new offshore ships in Brazil in the last two months. UK volumes dip Freight handled at UK major ports marginally declined in the second quarter of 2014, but more cargo units were carried in and out of the country, according to government statistics. Cosco splashes $618m on boxships State giant China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has finalised its order for five huge new boxships, while increasing their capacity. Port worker plunges Firefighters in the US have rescued a port inspector who fell into the hold of a bulker at Tampa. New ethane JV formed Luxembourg-based Jaccar Holdings and Germany's Hartmann Group are to set up a new joint venture (JV) in Singapore to handle the commercial management of ethane carriers. Lone watch led to smash An inexperienced watch officer caused a collision with a bulker in the Dover strait after trying to avoid a trawler. Deep Sea PSVs hired Deep Sea Supply has agreed on bareboat contracts for two of its platform supply vessels (PSVs) for about $11m. Viking offloads veteran Viking Supply Ships has sold a 1985-built platform supply vessel (PSV) to leave it with a modern offshore fleet. Cammell strike off UK shipyard workers have dropped a walk-out plan after agreeing an improved pay deal. Triyards wins liftboat Triyards Holdings of Singapore has added a third liftboat to its orderbook in three months. Trade deal to hit jobs Canadian shipowners have warned that a free-trade deal with the European Commission could put thousands of local jobs at risk. VLCCF deal half done Knightsbridge Tankers has completed the first stage of its shares for ships exchange with sister company Frontline 2012. LA hits four year high Port of Los Angeles has seen its largest cargo volumes for the month of August since 2010, figures just released show.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
Survey: Larger trucking companies outperforming smaller carriers COSCO orders five 14,500-TEU containerships YRC restructures debt repayment through 2016 Hong Kong tops ACI cargo rankings FedEx raises rates, celebrates strong first quarter LoJack parent ties up cargo security/tracking alliances CMA CGM adds Miami to U.S.-Med service Changes to proposed OTI regulations outlined Aide helps new CBP chief manage trade priorities

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
WTI falls from two-week high Crude supplies rose to 362.3 million barrels last week. Maersk sees US approval of 2M alliance as formality CEO's optimism based on P3's approval earlier. Tight avails in South Korea 'Robust demand' but supplies are low. West Coast ports reverse decline in bunker sales Los Angeles and Long Beach have seen sales climb for three months in a row. Bunkering ops resume in Hong Kong After a day-long closure. Bunker supplier claims majority share in Hong Kong PetroChina International reports January-August sales volumes. St. Petersburg conference to focus on shipping's impact Tougher regulations ready to come into force in just over three months. Dubai establishes maritime arbitration centre Move is part of the emirate's efforts to become a global maritime hub. Chimbusco posts higher profit in H1 Profits rose 15% in H1. Shipowner adds 'efficiency software' to entire fleet Rickmers is looking for long-term efficiency improvements. UK port city calls for ECA delay 'We are asking for our government to give a break to Brittany Ferries'. Tanker joins Russian bunkering fleet Vessel to operate in the Azov-Black Sea Basin.

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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

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.

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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