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BRIEFS

October 20, 2014

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Maersk ups rate US$900/TEU as Shanghai index ends week at $705/TEU Asia-Europe rates fall, but transpac up 11.5pc to US$1,239/FEU LA's September's container volume up 9pc to 775,133 TEU Bulk cargo drives 2pc Panama Canal tonnage growth in FY2014 Hutchison's Panamanian Port of Balboa due for US$110 million upgrade Hong Kong economy appears largely unaffected by democracy protests KTZE to launch China-Europe via Kazakhstan rail freight services Slow steaming will be less profitable in inevitable bull markets to come UPS, FedEx call on retailers to set more realistic delivery deadlines First found not guilty, now armed guards face re-trial for guns in Indian waters 9,400-TEU CMA CGM Elbe makes maiden voyage on BEX service South Carolina sees box volumes rise 13pc in September Panalpina to warehouse Decathlon merchandise in Singapore HAFFA training school offers EU-oriented air cargo security course Eleventh 747-8F, 'City of Zhengzhou', joins Cargolux fleet Customs-AAI cost recovery dispute delays Visakhapatnam air cargo facility Atlas Air Worldwide names Steen CEO of Titan Aviation Holdings

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
CMA CGM ELBE enters fleet ICS concerned about serious threat to maritime oil pollution compensation regime IMO progress on ballast water issues welcomed Kerala's proposed road decongestion plan can boost coastal shipping MOL launches ship management/crew training business in partnership with Chennai-based Synergy Group Movement of several cargoes possible on NWs, says IWAI National Maritime Authority likely to be formed NYK welcomes its environmental management leaders to Tokyo Sanjam Sahi Gupta elected to WISTA International Board SCI will not be privatised: Shipping Secy Jute imports from Bangladesh may face anti-dumping duty Processed chicken exports likely to surge Chennai Port handles 3 fertiliser vessels simultaneously Container handling charges to come down at Vallarpadam ICTT KoPT starts transloading 72,500 t coal at Kanika Sands Ravi Gaitonde takes charge as Chief Operating Officer, APM Terminals Mumbai Rlys commodity-wise freight revenue up 10.59 pc in April-Sept. Vedanta calls for scrapping of iron ore export tax Exim Bank expects India's project exports to touch $ 50 bn in five years Forex reserves recover by $ 1.31 bn to $ 312.74 bn Govt to import potatoes to check price rise IMF raises India's 2014 growth forecast to 5.6 pc India to tap Iran's UCO Bank account to fund project exports INR ends weak against dollar at 61.44 Modest growth in exports largely due to global factors: M. Rafeeque Ahmed

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Händler und Logistiker Australia: truck rest area upgrades on Hume Freeway New ESC head calls for more trade liberalisation in EU UK: driver shortage impedes forwarders services Port of Veracruz to quadruple in size Schwierholz switches from LH to airberlin The advantages of steel drums packaging and shipping Drewry: focus on costs instead of revenue Russia and China to develop high-speed rail corridor Friendship between Liege and Sabiha Gökcen airports Another busy month at the port of LA Fiata takes strategic decisions in Istanbul Pistole resigns from TSA CSX opened Intermodal Transportation Center in Florida Qatar Cargo now serving Stavanger Fiata mobilises the industry against Ebola

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
Polar Code safety still on the table The Polar Code has been approved today at the IMO, during the 67th session of the Marine Environmental Committee's (MEPC) meeting. However, this is not the finalisation of the code; adoption is expected in May 2015 during MEPC 68 and safety additions are expected. "This isn't the end, the end," ITF asks Jordanian PM to intervene in port dispute The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has protested to the Jordanian government about the arrest of around 150 port workers at the APM Terminals-run Aqaba Container Terminals. The port workers, who went on strike on Monday in a dispute about the renewal of their collective Ebola scare hits Carnival cruise ship A Texas lab supervisor who may have been in contact with Ebola specimens has been quarantined in her cabin aboard the cruise ship Carnival Magic. Carnival said in a statement on 17 October that it was contacted by the US Centers for Disease Control late in the afternoon on 15 October and made aware MEPC agrees IMO review of BW system approval process At the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MPEC) meeting in London this week, the Ballast Water Management Convention (BWMC) 2004 has moved closer to coming into force after Turkey became the latest country to ratify it. With this and Japan's earlier acceptance of it on 10 October 2014, there NW EU ports warn against overspending in the Med Leading Benelux and German ports have warned against channelling excessive amounts of EU infrastructure funding into their Mediterranean counterparts. Nine ports, including Antwerp, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Zeebrugge, Hamburg and Bremen/Bremerhaven, argue that the ports' share of the €12Bn Dongying Port opens four additional berths China's Dongying Port has opened two 5,000 tonne and two 20,000 tonne chemical berths, the Shandong Province-based port announced yesterday. The port now operates 43 berths, and is able to handle 30M tonnes of chemical products per year. In the first half of this year, Dongying Port has handled a Singapore bunker prices plummet amid glut Singapore bunker prices are tumbling, in line with the falling oil prices. The popular 380-centistokes (cst) fuel oil prices have fallen below the $500 per tonne mark for first time on 15 October and may head for another downward spiral. The falling bunker prices has followed the decline of crude Nam Cheong wins $186M AHTS orders Singapore-listed offshore vessel builder Nam Cheong has secured letters of intent with a mix of sale and charter for 12 Anchor Handling Tug Supply Vessels (AHTSs) worth around $186M. The company also secured options for the sale of eight additional AHTSs. All 20 of the AHTSs will be of the newly Police escort for Australian coal shipments Police today provided an escort for coal ships trading out of the Port of Newcastle, Australia, as an estimated 100 environmentalists launched a flotilla protest. At 11.00 hours a group of islanders called the Pacific Climate Warriors launched traditional canoes at the entrance of the harbour, Singapore steps up on LNG bunkering Singapore is stepping up efforts to further establish its image as a safe and reputable bunkering hub, just as its government announced the possibility of introducing LNG sooner than expected to fuel ships. The annual SIBCON conference and exhibition at Singapore heard that the Maritime and Port Vietnam to revise environmental protection law The government of Vietnam is introducing a revised Environmental Protection Law for the country's shipbreaking industry, due to take effect on 1 January 2015. The new regulation allows the import of ships intended for demolition approved with an application package that includes an environmental COSCO Shipping returns to black Shanghai-listed COSCO Shipping posted profits of CNY191.7M ($31.29M) for the first three quarters this year, returning to black from the loss of CNY42.8M in the same period last year, according to its fiscal report yesterday. The company recorded revenue of CNY547.3M, down by 3.24% year on year, TSC Group wins jacking system order Hong Kong-listed TSC Group Holdings today said its subsidiary Zhengzhou TSC Offshore Equipment had secured a jacking system order from Guangxin Shipbuilding & Heavy Industry (GSHI). GSHI is notably one of the major enterprises in China that specialises in the research and manufacture of offshore Beijing to raise resource tax for oil and gas China will raise a resource tax on crude oil and natural gas while imposing a new resource tax on coal starting 1 December this year, the Chinese Ministry of Finance and the State Administration of Taxation announced. The resource tax for crude oil and natural gas will be increased from the current Storm damage ships set to leave Australia All three ships damaged during a storm at Port Botany on Tuesday night were equipped with standard mooring lines and equipment appropriate for their vessels type, the Australian Maritime Safety Authority reports. The lines issue is one AMSA normally refers to the port authority responsible, as the Korea Eximbank offers $170M loan to Oceanbulk The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Korea Eximbank) has offered a $170M loan to Greece-based Oceanbulk Container after the company signed a $680M contract with Korean shipbuilder Hyundai HI (HHI) for the purchase of eight container vessels. The loan is part of the bank's efforts to help finance

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
Cheoy Lee delivers two more crewboats to Swissco IMO to review BWMS testing guidelines Nam Cheong books orders for new AHTS design Ebola case health worker quarantined on cruise ship $1 million penalty in oil platform pollution case NSRP project aims to reduce weld distortion

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
Port of Seattle expects gains in 2015 cruise season numbers Port of Los Angeles releases September container numbers Portland Airport advisory board sets public meeting for Oct. 22 Oregon Iron Works nets contract for San Francisco transit center work US rail freight traffic sees higher weekly total

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
Lower oil prices could halve very large gas carriers' rates Downtrend could discourage new drilling, says Avance boss The Week on Wall Street \| October 17 Shipping's Letter from America Shipowners win ballast water battle Regulators agree to review technology approval guidelines to ease owners' system reliability fears Ports can benefit from carriers' efforts to carve out a niche, says Peel Ports Smart terminals will tap container firms' attempts to differentiate their services, says Liverpool operator Why the bell tolls for a fourth-quarter dry bulk recovery Owners combat a triple-whammy of oversupply, slow growth and commodity trade curbs Why shipping should fear a private equity exit Family firms may be better placed to operate and maintain quality ships The transpacific east coast trade may be tomorrow's box battlefield BIMCO expects Panama Canal expansion, port upgrades and cascading to put pressure on freight rates Bunker prices provide relief for capesize owners But cheaper fuel will not be the fourth-quarter game changer the segment needs When it comes to shipbuilding, be careful what you wish for Groundbreaking designs can have hidden pitfalls as tonnage passes into new hands Many investors don't understand shipping's complex dynamics, says Coustas Owner urges tougher entry barriers to protect it from 'substandard' competitors

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
LA-Long Beach congestion pushing up outbound spot truck rates Congestion and delays at the largest U.S. port complex are pushing up outbound spot market truck rates from the Los Angeles-Long Beach market, according to DAT Solutions. As containers and shipments back up on the docks and in warehouses, outbound spot rates from the region are "atypically high," said Mark Montague,... DAT: Spot truck rates kept stable by falling fuel costs U.S. spot market truck rates remained stable last week despite a 5 percent drop in spot freight demand from the previous week, according to load-matching service DAT Solutions. The national average dry van spot truckload rate remained $2.03 per mile in the week ending Oct. 11, DAT said, flat from the... Truck capacity shortages changing US spot market dynamics An analysis of recent lane-by-lane trucking activity in the U.S. turns on their heads some assumptions about spot market load boards and how they're used by carriers. Slightly more than half - 52.7 percent - of spot market truck moves facilitated by DAT load boards in September were outbound head-haul moves,... Quick180 box-match service signs Maersk Quick180, a new online service that matches exporters needing a container with importers who have an unloaded box they want to get rid of, has signed Maersk Line as a participant. Meanwhile, Quick 180 has added a new wrinkle to its service offering with the launch of Quick180 Plus, which allows... Hong Kong container volume dips for third straight month Port of Hong Kong has seen year-over-year container volume growth decelerate for three consecutive months. Numbers from the Marine Department of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region show Hong Kong handled throughput of 1.8 million TEUs in September, down 7.3 percent from September 2013. Hong Kong's year-to-date volume totals 16.8 million... Mexico Shipments Made Simple With the cost of manufacturing rising in Asia, many companies are turning to Mexico as they re-think their global supply chain strategies. Today's shippers are sending more freight across the U.S./Mexico border as they expand their operations and customer base in Mexico. Working across the border is a challenge and... ILWU action disrupts work at Portland's Terminal 6 An on-again, off-again dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and ICTSI, operator of Terminal 6 at the Port of Portland, Oregon, once again shut down the port's only container terminal for two days this week. A spokesperson for ICTSI said Thursday that the terminal was shut down for two... Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for Oct. 17 Multiple container lines have planned general rate increases in numerous trade lanes in October and November, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. Asia-Europe CMA CGM hopes to boost rates on shipments from Asia, including Japan, Southeast Asia and Bangladesh, to North Europe by $850... SCFI: GRI boosts rates in trans-Pacific; Europe, Med rates slide Full-size chartTrans-Pacific carriers received a small boost from a planned Oct. 15 rate increase this week, the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index shows. The SCFI showed rates from Asia to the U.S. West Coast up 13.1 percent, or $248 per 40-foot container, this week to $2,139. It was the first gain on... Far East-Europe spot rates hit new low for year Spot freight rates on the Far East-North Europe route have sunk to $705 per 20-foot container, down $33 on the previous week to a new low for the year. The decline, on the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, represents a failure by ocean carriers to push through planned mid-October general rate increases... Foxx touts PNCT expansion, US transport investment Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx used a ceremony highlighting the expansion of Port Newark Container Terminal to put in a plug for an Obama administration proposal to spend $302 billion over the next four years on transport infrastructure. Foxx said the U.S. freight network needs more investments such as a $14.8 million... Considering China's Warehousing Options Pursuing warehouse solutions in China is a strategic move for companies hoping to cut costs by shipping directly to end customers. In this paper, we'll discuss the benefits of overseas warehousing, potential challenges, and implementation strategies to help companies determine if a China warehouse solution is the right enhancement to...

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
MPP adrift off Canada A Russian multipurpose ship (MPP) is reportedly adrift off the western Canadian coast. Tankers rebound 'has legs' Evercore Partners sees robust fundamentals in the tanker space despite concerns over demand. IMO to review BWMS rules The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has agreed to review ballast water management system (BWMS) type-approval guidelines that have drawn complaints from shipowner groups. Staying safe We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. LMG wins ferry work Norwegian designer LMG Marin is developing new ferries for Port of Tallinn's new islands transport contract. Rongsheng loss hits $549m Chinese shipyard Jiangsu Rongsheng Heavy Industries has racked up losses of CNY 3.36bn ($549m) so far this year as it seeks to refinance loans. IOPC Funds win Gard battle High Court in London rules against P&I club in long running Nissos Amorgos battle. Belize blocks Ebola nurse Passengers have been kept on a Carnival cruiseship off Belize after a Texas nurse was isolated on board following possible contact with a patient who died of Ebola in the US. Greek officer remanded An Anangel Maritime Services officer has been remanded in custody in Norway while police continue a murder investigation. Rodgers set on Wall Street Paddy Rodgers has confirmed tanker giant Euronav retains an appetite for a stock listing in the US when global market conditions become more favourable. Ferry out of action A Washington State Ferries (WSF) ship is out of action until next year after developing an electrical problem. Mermaid unites units Mermaid Marine Australia is bringing together its global operations under a new name after taking over Singapore's Jaya Holdings. Eimskip gets tough Icelandic owner Eimskip is ready to call in the police in a growing row over dawn raids on the company's offices last year. Euronav on the rise Euronav shares shifted into a forward gear today after the tanker owner reported a strong start to the fourth quarter. Pan Ocean settles again Shipowner Spar Shipping and Dong-A Tanker are among the creditors to have been handed shares in restructured Pan Ocean's latest debt-for-equity swap. Chinese orders jump Orders for new ships have surged at Chinese yards in the first three quarters, as deliveries have dropped. Bibby fixes floatel Bibby Maritime of the UK has secured a new charter for a recently refurbished floating accommodation vessel (floatel). Subsea 7 spends again Oslo-listed offshore giant Subsea 7 has put another $19.4m towards buying back its bonds. Evercore upgrades DHT Evercore has raised its rating for DHT Holdings describing it as "well positioned to benefit from an improving crude tanker market environment." Nam Cheong books twelve Nam Cheong has secured letters of intent (LOI) for the supply of twelve anchor handlers either for sale or on long term charter. Aegean in share buyback Aegean Marine Petroleum Network has authorized a new $20m share repurchase program to buy back its stock over the next two years. Korean's eye APL arm CJ Korea Express has said it is considering a possible acquisition of Singapore's APL Logistics, according to a regulatory filing.

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
LTL growth likely to decelerate over winter Cathay Pacific sees cargo growth in September Politicians visit N.J. port, advocate more infrastructure investment Poll finds public opposes HOS rollback IMO to review ballast management system guidelines Pistole to retire from TSA Report: Poor transport investment costs U.S. 900,000 jobs Cyber security firm details threat to maritime industry Container spot rates are mixed bag FMC reviews 17 OTI license applications

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OCTOBER 17, 2014
Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Ship full of bunker cargo adrift off BC coast Has 500 tonnes of bunker fuel and 60 tonnes of diesel as cargo, reports say. ECSA: Keep European CO2 monitoring scheme simple A straightforward tool will make it 'easily adaptable' to the global version by IMO. Shipowners' Association: 'We don't like ECAs' Managing director of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association says they cause 'trade distortion'. New lubricants in Nicaragua Product offers better protection for marine engines, company claims. Further discussions on harmonising LNG bunkering standards Singapore in talks with Antwerp Port Authority, Port of Rotterdam and Port of Zeebrugge. Rotterdam dockers call for 'serious dialogue' Over job loss concerns from new, automated terminals. US Coast Guard in discussions to tighten ECA enforcement All vessels entering the North American ECA have been boarded 'at least once'. LNG bunkering 'possible' within short-time frame Infrastructure is already in place, says General Manager of BG Group. Scrubber take-up may be higher than previously thought Consultant gives new estimate. US shipyard to push own 'eco' product tanker design Will meet Tier-III emission standards. Singapore tests oil spill response capability Singapore needs to stay vigilant as the world's top bunkering port, says authority. Supplier's declaration on BDN to be reviewed IMO meeting agrees that new text should be proposed with a view to amend MARPOL Annex VI appendix accordingly. Low sulphur fuel availability review may begin in 2016 Earlier start of review to determine timing of global 0.50% sulphur cap has little support, says report to MEPC 67. DFDS: Scrubber installations 'a necessity' 95% of DFDS' operations are inside ECAs. Shell set for ultra-low sulphur bunker fuel launch New fuel type claims to reduce technical risks seen with distillate switchover. Aegean upbeat over growth prospects Rolls out share buy back programme. Hambantota port in bunker stem record Supply was conducted through World Fuel Services Singapore.

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

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