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September 19, 2014

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OOCL cancels another A-E sailing in preparing slack season schedule Expect 6 months of bad congestion at Manila: ICTSI operations chief Cosco orders five 14,500-TEUers, following CKYHE alliance trend Evergreen opts for Piraeus, drops Taranto as Med hub for long haul loops Libyan chaos prompts UAE authorities to ban further cargo shipments there Moore Stephens finds most shipping notables don't like Scottish independence Maersk, MSC execs go to Washington to plead with FMC to okay 2M alliance Felixstowe holds crown against all comers in full-year British box volumes Bad weather delays completion of New York-NJ's Bayonne Bridge for 6 months HK's Globalwings Logistics merges with Guangzhou's AOL Global Logistics Hyundai comes up with Skybench concept to boost volume of large boxships Canadian National Railways opens state-of-the-art Winnipeg training centre Cargolux to apply Ebola surcharge for double crewing and extra African costs Maldives signs airport upgrade deal with Beijing Urban Construction Group Melbourne Airport bucks the trend with growth in import and export freight FAA seeks US$430,000 in hazmat fines against FedEx, BA and AA subsidiary

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
DNV GL offers a glimpse into the next generation of short sea shipping Maersk Line cautions against fake emails from '@maresk.com' India turns iron ore importer, may ship in 45 mt in three years ABG Shipyard likely to raise INR 1K cr. through QIP Minister lays stress on developing Sagar Island port, Haldia dredging Port operators join hands to combat global warming Sailesh Bhatia, President of AMTOI, appointed Trustee on JNPT Board US interest rates to drive port refinancing over next 12 months April-Aug. rail freight earnings up 11 pc Eastern Peripheral Expressway to be developed in 6 packages Govt concerned about high agri imports India likely to become world's fastest growing exporter Levy anti-dumping duty on natural rubber, urges UPASI Natural rubber imports fall to 42,499 t in Aug. A rewarding experience for the maritime, cargo & logistics trade

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New mega artery between Aachen and Cologne DNV GL's Imperial heading for warmer climes Agreement to introduce TIR system in UAE UPS Foundation's Martinez ramps up volunteerism Box numbers steadily rising on Eurasian land bridge TNT moving Mexx samples to and within Europe AA Cargo one month to go before business integration Good, better, best: new centre of excellence in Europe Callao transformed with wave of APMT wand Finnair Cargo to receive Iata's pharmaceuticals certificate Faster by train from Stockholm to the Italian sun Cosco goes shopping

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
Ingram to build 20 tank barges NTSB reports on capsizing of towing vessel Megan McB Third Quantum class to be named Ovation of the Seas NNS launches Virginia Class submarine John Warner Rep. Bill Shuster is 2014 Champion of Maritime MAN develops new turbocharger for two strokes

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
Greenbrier nets orders for 15,000 railcar units Alaska Airlines taps Zidar as communications director NOAA researchers investigating several wrecks in Golden Gate strait Gallaher returning to Foss Maritime as commercial services group member KNOT inks time charter for pair of shuttle tankers

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
Eagle Bulk nets court approval for bankruptcy exit Reorganised company unveils new board Restis to continue legal fight against UANI outside US Greek owner speaks after Washington intervenes in defamation lawsuit Rates remain sluggish for medium range product tankers Baltic Exchange shows average earnings at $8,000 per day Rotterdam considers incentives for CO2-efficient ships Likely discounts for more fuel-efficient ships G6 Alliance announces winter sailing cancellation Move follows on from sailing withdrawals for Chinese Golden Week holidays US LNG offers a solution as China tries to clean up its act Long, cumbersome sea routes are good for tonne-mile demand Charleston reports 13% hike in box volumes for August South Carolina port lands a grant to upgrade Wando Welch China Merchants backs its second major Sri Lanka box port investment Colombo agrees $601m Hambantota venture to compete with Dubai and Singapore Carriers turn to IT in the battle to cut costs Container firms look to new technology to get a grip on their outgoings Hellenic Carriers defies the dry bulk slowdown to cut its first-half loss Expanded fleet boosts Karamanli-led company's revenues BW Group seals two gas carriers at DSME LNG vessels' price of $412.5m will include dual-fuel engines

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
CMA determined to ban MyFerryLink, warns Eurotunnel Channel tunnel operator Eurotunnel warned today that the operating ban hanging over its ferry affiliate MyFerryLink was likely to seriously hamper the latter's ability to negotiate new annual contracts with its freight customers. Eurotunnel was reacting to the publication today by Britain's Indian ports plan to deepen their draught India's shipping ministry has asked the 12 ports it controls to deepen their draughts to 18m to allow bigger ships to dock. "We have asked the ports to carry out techno-economic feasibility studies for deepening the channel to 18m," a shipping ministry spokesman said. The plan potentially creates a NACKS secures two bulker orders Nantong Cosco KHI Ship Engineering (NACKS) has won two bulker orders with two Newcastlemaxes from Singapore-based Kumiai Navigation, a subsidiary of Japanese owner Kumiai Senpaku and one Ultramax for Japan's Marubeni Corp. The two 209,000dwt vessels will be Singapore flagged, classed by Nippon DACKS wins Equinox Ultramax pair Dalian COSCO KHI Ship Engineering (DACKS) has won an order for two Ultramax bulkers from Greek shipowner Equinox Maritime. Delivery of the two 61,000dwt vessels is scheduled for February and March 2016 but no options have been revealed. They will be Panama flagged and classed by Nippon Kaiji Kyokai China, Sri Lanka ink terminal, security deals China has strengthened geopolitical, trade and maritime interests in the Indian Ocean region with President Xi Jinping's visit to Sri Lanka on September 16-17 providing more support to expand Sri Lanka's burgeoning maritime and logistics sector. A deals signed included a US$1.5Bn 'Port City' 'Hostile senate' prevents Australian shipping reform Australia's deputy prime minister today pledged he would deregulate coastal shipping, but conceded that his government did not 'have the numbers' to do so at present. Speaking at an industry luncheon hosted by Shipping Australia, representing international shipping interests in Australia, MP Warren Roy Hill project to spur more orders for Samsung C&T Samsung Construction & Trading (Samsung C&T) would clinch more projects in Australia given the likelihood of success for the Roy Hill project, said KDB Daewoo Securities in a research note. Australia's first major engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) project, Roy Hill is a BW orders two LNG carriers from DSME Singapore-based BW Group has ordered two LNG carriers from Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. DSME, South Korea's third biggest shipbuilder, made the announcement in a Korea Exchange filing today. The two 174,300m³ ships were valued at KRW429.7Bn ($414.19M), translating into $207.095M for CMHI, CHEC invest in Sri Lanka port project China Merchants Holdings (International) (CMHI) and China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC) entered into an agreement with Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) to develop the phase II of Hambantota Port. The container terminal will comprise two 100,000dwt container berths and two 10,000dwt feeder Triyards to raise $16M through share placement Singapore-based offshore vessel fabricator Triyards Holdings will issue 29.5M shares, aiming to raise SGD19.96M ($16M). Each share is priced at SGD0.70, a discount of approximately 8.33% to the volume weighted average price of SGD0.7636 for trades done on Triyards' Singapore Exchange-listed stocks EMS Seven Seas acquires Wave Shipping Just two weeks after its establishment in Singapore, ship agency Wave Shipping has been acquired by UK-based ship chandler EMS Seven Seas. Wave Shipping's founding CEO Lars Rosenkrands has also been named as the new CEO of EMS Seven Seas. Under the new ownership, Wave Shipping will continue as a Typhoon Kalmaegi sinks another ship off Macau A total of 14 crew members on board a Chinese cargo vessel were rescued southwest of Macau early 16 September amid gusts brought by a typhoon. About 01.00 local time on 16 September, the Hao Jun, a 96m long Chinese cargo vessel sent distress calls as it lost power and began sinking about 20km Chief engineer found dead in Pertamina FSO The chief engineer who went missing after a Pertamina-owned floating storage and offloading vessel caught fire has been found dead. The body of Purwo Hadi Wibowo was found in the engine room of the Cilacap/Permina Samudra 104 at 21.00 Jakarta time yesterday. The 1975-built FSO, which stored 45,000 Iranian navy rescues Chinese box ship from pirates China-flagged container ship Xin Lian Yun Gang was rescued by Iran's naval forces from an attack by pirates in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, reported local media. Five boats, each containing five armed pirates, attacked the Chinese ship in an attempt to hijack the vessel early this morning, but the Year-to-date high for coal shipments to India Twenty bulkers were fixed to ship steam coal into India last week, a figure that is a 2014 high, said dry bulk consultancy Commodore Research. The high number of fixtures, comprising Panamaxes and Supramaxes, comes amid critically low coal stockpiles in India which relies mainly on coal for power

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
Spliethoff, Cleveland port to enhance Great Lakes container service Ohio's Port of Cleveland and Dutch breakbulk carrier Spliethoff Group have decided to add a second monthly vessel to the Cleveland-Europe Express, or CEE - the only container and breakbulk service currently operating between Europe and a Great Lakes port. "We are extremely pleased to announce our intent to add a... CN faces fine after failing to meet Ottawa's grain mandate Canadian National Railway faces a fine from the Canadian government after failing to obey Ottawa's order to move a minimum amount of grain weekly. CN contends the penalty is "unfounded" because there is no longer enough demand to move at least 536,250 metric tons of grain weekly, as the Canadian government... AMPT Callao shows off infrastructure improvements Jose Gallardo, Peru's minister of transport and communications; Peru's President Ollanta Humala; and Henrik Kristensen, managing director of APM Terminals CallaoPeruvian President Ollanta Humala has toured APM Terminals Callao to view how the terminal operator's investment of more than $750 million at the port's North Terminal is being modernized to handle larger... Alphaliner: Low ship layup numbers may boost charter rates With the number of laid-up container ships hovering close to three-year lows, vessel owners may enjoy a short-term boost in charter rates this fall, industry analyst firm Alphaliner reports in its latest newsletter. As of Sept. 8, the number of idle container ships with capacities of more than 500 20-foot-equivalent units... US Ex-Im Bank likely to survive another nine months A powerful U.S. resource that backers say helps many American exporters stay competitive globally will likely survive another nine months after the U.S. House of Representatives granted a funding extension for the U.S. Export-Import Bank on Wednesday. The Senate is expected to vote on a companion bill today. The long-term fate... Japan's trade surplus with US narrows sharply Japan's trade surplus with the United States shrank sharply in August, as exports to the U.S. declined while imports surged at a double-digit pace, according to preliminary trade figures released Thursday by Japan's Finance Ministry. Japan's exports to the U.S. declined for the first time in two months in August on... FedEx Freight profit soars as LTL demand rises FedEx Freight, the smallest operating division of FedEx but biggest stand-alone U.S. trucking company, flew higher than the company's flagship Express division in the last quarter, increasing its operating profit a lofty 70 percent to $168 million on a 13 percent increase in revenue to $1.61 billion. The less-than-truckload carrier's operating... INTTRA: FedEx earnings, container volumes point to strong US peak There really was a Christmas in July this year, at least in terms of increased global container business. That bodes well for North American trucking, intermodal rail and package delivery companies now preparing for an influx of freight ahead of the holiday season. Since the end of the recession, there's been... Slowing intermodal volume growth points to diminishing ILWU threat International intermodal volume growth in North America dropped markedly in August, providing another sign that the lack of a U.S. West Coast longshore contract hangs less on retailers' necks because the majority of their holiday goods have arrived in the U.S. The shipment of 20-foot, 40-foot and other sizes of marine... Senate investigators: Chinese hackers targeted US military via transport companies U.S Senate investigators said Wednesday that computer networks of transportation companies that work for the U.S. military were broken into 20 times in one year by hackers with links to the Chinese government, highlight the growing cyberattack risk to shippers and carriers. The U.S. Transportation Command, tasked with moving soldiers and... Grim future painted for smaller container carriers The emergence of four large alliances among the world's largest container shipping lines is creating a two-tier market that could doom smaller carriers to hanging on to niche trades or going out of business. Unless an unexpected growth in global demand can rescue smaller shipping lines from this dire scenario, the... Transport delays seen threat to US as premier soybean supplier Delays this year in moving agricultural products by rail and barge from the Upper Midwest to ports in the Pacific Northwest and Gulf Coast could undermine the position of the U.S. as the world's premier supplier of soybeans, a transportation specialist told the annual meeting of the Midwest Shippers Association... Maersk unveils 2M service loops 2M's trans-Pacific eastbound scheduleMaersk Line today released the 2M Alliance's tentative 2015 east-west network, including port rotations, arrivals and departures and transit times. The 2M Alliance, a 10-year vessel-sharing agreement between Maersk and Mediterranean Shipping Co., was announced in July in the wake of the carriers' failed bid to launch the P3 Network... NY-NJ approves intermodal rail for Global Terminal The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has authorized $356 million to develop a long-delayed intermodal rail transfer facility for Global Terminal in Bayonne, New Jersey, and to expand container-on-barge service to Brooklyn. The ExpressRail Port Jersey terminal will be the port's fourth on-dock or near-dock intermodal rail terminal.... Bill to strengthen US rail regulator advances but faces murky future WASHINGTON - A Senate committee on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation that would push the U.S. rail regulatory agency to more quickly address major issues between railroads and some carload shippers. But with Congress set to recess next week ahead of the midterm elections in November and plenty on its plate when... Huge capacity increase will not ramp up global fleet, Deutsche Bank says The global carrying capacity of container ships will grow by just shy of 5 million TEUs by the end of 2016, but the trend toward ordering larger ships means the number of vessels will not grow significantly, according to a Deutsche Bank shipping report. By the end of 2013, there were...

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
Judge approves Eagle plan A US judge has approved Eagle Bulk Shipping's pre-packaged restructuring plan, setting the stage for a quick exit from bankruptcy. Cleveland touts second ship The Spliethoff Group has unveiled plans to expand its container and breakbulk service between the Cleveland and Antwerp. US touts latest bust The US Coast Guard was scheduled to offload $23m in cocaine today in Miami Beach from its third major drug bust in recent weeks to involve a merchant cargoship. No brainer Top equity analyst Omar Nokta says it was an easy decision to link up with the financial arm of the world's largest shipbrokerage when the opportunity came his way in June. Berge Bulk's cape score James Marshall's Berge Bulk looks to have pocketed a healthy profit on a capesize bulker it bought just a year ago. Seaspovill orders ferry South Korean operator Seaspovill has returned to Damen in the Netherlands for a second fast ferry newbuilding. Attica linked to sale Canada's government is in the process of acquiring a vessel from Greece's Blue Star Ferries, TradeWinds has learned. NAO seeking ships Nordic American Offshore (NAO) is actively looking for opportunities to add to its supply ship fleet. GSL finds third partner New York-listed Global Ship Lease (GSL) has bought a post-panamax boxship for $55m, with a charter back to its owner. Cosco scraps eight State shipowner China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has sent another eight vessels to breakers' yards as its fleet modernisation continues. Nokta takes Clarksons seat Clarksons has confirmed the arrival of star equity analyst Omar Nokta in a research role. Crew saved off Macau All 14 crew were rescued as their cargoship started to sink in heavy swell near Macau. Strike threat at HHI Hyundai Heavy Industries' workers are to vote on strike action in a dispute over pay and conditions. Reefer in Ebola scare A Greek reefer caused an Ebola panic in New Orleans this week when it docked with a critically ill crew member. Hellenic loss cut London-listed Hellenic Carriers has reduced its loss in the first half of 2014 as freight rates rose. BW signs for LNG duo Singapore's BW Group has added to its gas orderbook with a contract for two LNG carriers at DSME in Korea. India signs Iran deal India's shipping ministry has signed an agreement to help modernise the Iranian port of Chabahar to boost gas imports. Zaliv goes to court Crimea's Zaliv Shipyard is heading to court to fight its takeover by Russian interests. German MPP arrested Herman Buss has seen one of its geared multipurpose vessels arrested by Singapore's admiralty sheriff. Fire ravages FSO A Pertamina-owned floating storage and offloading (FSO) unit has suffered extensive damage following an engine room fire. Post-panamax boost The US Port of Charleston has secured nearly $11m in government grants to help upgrade its main container terminal. Case of the 'frozen' beer Ice cold beer can be too cold for beer maker Anheuser-Busch InBev.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
Senators welcome debate on STB bill Port authority OKs Jersey City intermodal terminal Second ship to be added to Cleveland-Antwerp box service Broker says Asia-Europe spot rates hit $750 per TEU PierPass gets new president Quality Carriers launches bulk intermodal service Longview digs into scrap metal exports MSC and Great White Fleet file space charter agreement

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
No targeted sulphur campaign from Paris MoU so far Report indicates routine approach in Paris MoU sulphur check guidelines. Unifeeder to charge more on ECA routes 'This cost increase is outside our control.' Fuel oil stocks up but still below this year's average Singapore onshore stocks at three-week high. Bigger ships and company alliances set to cut bunker demand 'If you want to make money, your ships need to be fuel-efficient and you need economies of scale.' East Med LNG bunkering project gets EU backing Hub-and-spoke system envisaged for regional market. Singapore player seeking MFM approval for tanker Sinanju Tankers, meanwhile, has three other MFM-equipped tankers approved by authorities. Shipyard orders valves for LNG engine Valves are due for delivery in late 2014, says manufacturer. German ship arrested in Singapore Reasons for move unclear. Ship redesign could make space for LNG bunker tanks Capable of increasing capacity of a 19,000-TEU vessel by 450 TEU. Bunker tanker starts operations at Russian port Vessel to serve ships in St. Petersburg and Ust-Luga. Chimbusco strengthens operations at Hebei Move boosted revenue and profits, says firm. Demand for bonded bunkers down at Bohai Bay Weaker fuel oil imports expected for September.

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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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