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BRIEFS

January 28, 2014

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Panama work stoppage could delay expansion to 2020: Arbitrators Antwerp 2013 volume off 0.7pc to 8,578,269 TEU, but cargo up 3.6pc Zhuhai Gongbei customs: Macau trade up 24.3pc to US$2 billion Zhuhai aims to raise sea-rail intermodal freight to 10 million tonnes US federal eco agency tells ships to slow after three whales spotted Sichuan-made locomotive shipped overseas directly from Yibin river port Nantong customs notes return of poor quality exports up 31pc in 2013 New Jersey passes bill to kill PANYNJ box fee, NY's bill still in committee Charleston box volume increase 5.7pc to 1.6 million TEU in 2013 Brazil soybean crop, high diesel costs, truck reforms to hike 2014 rates Air France-KLM mulls Alitalia takeover if restructuring terms are met DHL, FedEx end service as Russia adds red tape to curb online sales Volga-Dnepr Technics expands maintenance services for Western aircraft

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JANUARY 27, 2014
CMA CGM Group announces RHINO EXPRESS, a new feeder service dedicated to Mozambique ports DP World's London Gateway attains lifting high Kalmar lift trucks raise productivity for La Cisa, Italy Long Beach outperforms Los Angeles in 2013 Marshall Islands Registry reaches 100 million gross tons PSA handles more containers globally in 2013 Ship operating costs under sustained pressure, says Drewry India to encourage Japanese investment in electronics sector Adani Petronet Dahej Port creates benchmark by handling longest 101.6 m cargo Cargo handling at Visakhapatnam Port up in Q3 DP World Nhava Sheva handles longest-ever vessel (336.66 m) to call at JN Port RAS Infraport celebrates Republic Day INR nosedives to below 63 level

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Kombiverkehr augments services to Turkey and Greece Record year for Antwerp in spite of fewer containers Itella to cut up to 1,200 jobs Railfreight service in Northern New Brunswick secured Bangkok in pain Marseille Fos: oil slumps but containers peak Gefco rings in changes in Spain Arthur Welter Transports receives GDP certificate Less airfreight through Los Angeles Prepare for lengthy wait at Polish/Belarusian border Drewry records strong NE Asia-Australia exports Chemicals logistics specialist Alfred Talke obtains DIN EN... Volvo and Dongfeng joint venture approved New leaders of Ecsla in Brussels New slot management to reduce waiting time Cathay Pacific macht Weihnachtseinkäufe ITI in Denver greets veteran from CMA CGM

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Matthew J. Thomas joins Blank Rome Island Offshore orders "game changer" at Kawasaki Heavy ASL Marine to buy MEO Batam shipyard Hijacked tanker released, cargo stolen Hanjin ships to plug into shoreside power with SAMCon ABB's onboard DC grid gains ABS Approval in Principal

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Excel to exit Chapter 11 with $600m lighter debt burden US judge wishes Greek bulker company good luck as court agrees restructuring strategy supported by equity holders, creditors and the company Royal Caribbean posts fourth-quarter profit despite negative media Net income up 22% due to strong demand from Asia and Europe London Gateway to handle three more lines Hamburg Süd, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM will move cargo through the UK's newest port Improving freight markets boost crude tanker values Valles sells 2006-built aframax for $24m Maersk Tankers France faces 48-hour strike Dispute centres on threatened closure of Paris-based subsidiary Scorpio Tankers sells two product tankers New York-listed tanker owner continues its major fleet overhaul Scrapping sentiment cools despite handful of subcontinent sales Exchange rates and lower steel prices end a bullish start to 2014 A lull in the regulatory storm Shipping should use the coming year to prepare itself for a fresh legislative onslaught CSCL expects $435m loss for 2013 Line blames insufficient volume due to severe supply-demand imbalance Waiting for 'maximum throughput' Despite a flat capesize market ahead of Asian holidays, brokers expect a stronger year ahead Costa Crociere to award Costa Concordia demolition contract The winning pitch from 12 bids from six countries will be revealed in March CSSC Shipping orders up to 10 newbuilds for Oceanbulk Maritime Cexim finances deal for five 208,000 dwt vessels with options for five more Idle box fleet tops 3% for second time in a month Lloyd's List Intelligence figures show nearly 514,000 teu of capacity inactive last week Angola hijackers stab Kerala engineer Pirates stole 13,000 tonnes of gas oil and property from product tanker, says Dynacom Almi Tankers puts its faith in rates recovery Suezmaxes from 2009's biggest tanker play have a bright future, says owner Scramble for Africa continues as ICTSI sells Lekki stake to CMA CGM arm ICTSI says tie-up accelerates greenfield port serving Lagos and regional transhipment Politics slows the progress of the Polar Code IMO talks are unlikely to deliver agreement as quickly as Sekimizu would like Höegh LNG secures $400m credit facility for newbuildings Company has ordered four FSRUs and will add one or two units a year Dynacom confirms that Kerala was hijacked Greek owner refutes Angola claims of 'fake' incident and says all 27 crew are safe ASL Marine to buy shipyard in Indonesia for $20m Yard owned by Miclyn Express is adjacent to ASL's Batam facility Next generation of boxships will be better equipped for the unexpected Class societies aim for wider safety margins as IACS brings uniformity to structural analysis Nigerian piracy to move 'closer to home' Occasional surges expected around the Niger Delta, says Risk Intelligence

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Heidmar appoints new CEO Connecticut-based tanker pool operator Heidmar has appointed Hans van der Zijde as its new CEO Royal Caribbean returns to profit Royal Caribbean CEO Richard Fain today said the company is poised for a "highly promising" 2014, after returning to profit for both the fourth quarter and full year of 2013 on the back of robust demand Euroseas raises $29M in preferred equity NASDAQ-listed Euroseas has unveiled the latest public-company deal involving perpetual preferred shares, raising $29M in net proceeds Kawasaki wins Island Offshore vessel Kawasaki Heavy Industries has won an order for a subsea construction vessel from Norwegian shipowner Island Offshore Yangzijiang wins Oldendorff Newcastlemax option Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has won an order for one Newcastlemax bulker option, exercised by Germany's Oldendorff Carriers Taizhou Catic secures two more Newcastlemaxes Chinese shipyard Taizhou Catic Shipbuilding Heavy Industry has secured two Newcastlemax option conversions from German shipowner Oldendorff Oldendorff orders Newcastlemaxes from Jiangsu Hantong HI China's Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry has won an order for two 208,000dwt bulk carriers from German owner Oldendorff, with options for another two Profits for Indian port developer APSEZ rise 25% India's largest port developer, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), reported 25% year-on-year growth in quarterly profit (October-December) to Rs4.51Bn ($72M) Hoegh LNG agrees $400M credit facility Oslo-headquartered Hoegh LNG has signed an agreement with a syndicate of seven banks for a $400M senior credit facility, the company said Wisdom Marine orders three eco-ships Taiwanese carrier Wisdom Marine has announced it is ordering another three eco-ships Westports looks to up capacity Malaysian terminal operator Westports Holdings, part of Hutchison Whampoa group, looks to raise its handling capacity to 11Mteu by year-end

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Navigating the Intermodal Landscape Despite the economic uncertainty the U.S. has experienced since 2008, domestic intermodal traffic in North America is growing robustly. Overall year-over-year volume growth through August 2013 was a healthy 6.8 percent. Domestic containers continue to see conversion from trailers in rail service - growing 9.7 percent, while trailer volumes shrank... YRC Worldwide Wins a 'Reset' When YRC Worldwide's Teamsters employees approved a five-year contract Jan. 26, they gave the struggling company more than just concessions needed to refinance $1.36 billion in debt and avoid bankruptcy. They gave the $4.9 billion trucking operator the chance to break free of a cycle of short-term crises and "reset"... Georgia Ports' Container Volume 'Strong' in December Port of SavannahThe Georgia Ports Authority moved 235,311 TEUs in December, up 7.4 percent year-over-year, but down 3.3 percent month-to-month. Port of Savannah's TEU throughput, Dec. 2012 to Dec. 2013. Full-size image In the first six months of fiscal year 2014, beginning July 1, 2013, the GPA handled 1.5 million TEUs, increasing 5.8 percent... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Jan. 27 Major container lines hope to increase rates in multiple trade lanes in February, March and April, although any hikes achieved may be temporary. Beneficial cargo owners and carriers are beginning to negotiate multi-year contracts that use spot rate indexes to adjust rates periodically, but shippers, carriers and NVOs have been slow... Italy to Partially Privatize State Postal Company The Italian government approved plans to sell up to 40 percent of the state-owned postal company, Poste Italiane, as part of a broader privatization program. The sale, which will be pitched at institutional and retail investors and the group's 145,000 strong workforce, is expected to raise between €4 billion to '4.8... Officials Celebrate Inland Port Opening with Norfolk Southern Inspection Train Charleston, S.C. - Over 150 port users, partners, business leaders and elected officials gathered at the SC Inland Port (SCIP) in Greer today to welcome a ceremonial train trip by Norfolk Southern, SC Ports Authority partner for the SCIP. "This is a great opportunity for SC Ports to celebrate the fully open... Port Tampa Bay and MARAD to partner on initiatives and planning TAMPA, Fla.-Port Tampa Bay is pleased to report that port leaders will be collaborating with the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) on certain strategies to enhance port planning, in line with MARAD's developing 'Strong Ports' initiative. In addition, Port Tampa Bay, under the direction of port President and CEO Paul Anderson,... London Gateway Signs Up Hapag-Lloyd, Hamburg Süd Services London Gateway has secured several Hapag-Lloyd and Hamburg Süd services, tripling its customer base since it opened in early November. The container terminal, situated on the Thames River close to London, won the business from the neighboring port of Tilbury, which cannot handle the larger vessels the German carriers plan to... Westcore and OnTrac Reach $1.4 million multi-year lease agreement in San Joaquin Valley Visalia, Calif. - Jan. 24, 2014 - Westcore Properties reached an agreement with OnTrac, a package delivery service operating in the eight western states, on a $1.4million lease, enhancing OnTrac's business operations and helping create a positive economic impact in Central California for the next half decade. The 65-month lease agreement is for the... YRC Teamsters Approve New Contract YRC Worldwide's Teamsters employees approved a five-year contract by a wide margin this weekend, giving the struggling trucking operator concessions needed to refinance $1.36 billion in debt. The company's next step is to go back to its lenders and nail down a refinancing package to avoid looming debt deadlines, including $69.4...

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Costamare on the up Costamare is well positioned for further expansion after posting a fourth-quarter profit, management told investors Monday. Locked and loaded Euroseas' fleet expansion campaign will likely gain momentum in the wake of its latest fundraiser, a leading equity analyst told investors Monday. DSX scores extension Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has secured a time charter extension worth nearly $6m. Excel eyes Chapter 11 exit Excel Maritime Carriers (Excel) is getting ready to close one of the darkest chapter's in the company's history. Reach charters duo Olso-listed Reach Subsea has taken two modern platform supply vessels (PSVs) on term charters. CMV buys partner Cruise & Maritime Voyages (CMV) of the UK is taking over the tour operations of its German partner TransOcean Kreuzfahrten. RCL on the up US giant Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd (RCL) has posted a stronger annual profit as it hived off its Pullmantur operation's non-core businesses. Scorpio sells two Scorpio Tankers has sold off two of its older vessels as its huge newbuilding orderbook continues to make it from the drawing board to the water. PE in at Euroseas Euroseas is raising close to $30m after teaming up with Tennenbaum Capital Partners in a preferred equity issue. Boxship refloated A German containership has escaped damage after a brief grounding off Canada. Three-week window Investors have a three-week window to boost exposure to the dry bulk market, Global Hunter Securities says. Tankerska delisting Croatian owner Tankerska Plovidba is planning to pull its shares from the Zagreb Stock Exchange. Costs hit Marco Polo Singapore's Marco Polo Marine has seen its first-quarter profit curtailed by higher finance costs. CSCL slipping deeper CSCL has braced investors for a $500m negative swing in its full-year results as it fired a profit warning today. Samsung profit cut back Samsung Heavy Industries has posted a 20.6% drop in annual earnings as one-off costs hurt the bottom line. Pirates seize crewmen West African pirates have struck again, boarding an Agip tug and taking one seafarer hostage in the Niger Delta. Vanguard in dry departure Vanguard Shipping of Taiwan has sold its only bulker for demolition, brokers say. Hyproc ordering LPG duo Algeria's Hyproc Shipping is ordering two LPG carriers at German and Japanese yards. Total recall Concordia Maritime has secured a fresh period deal for one of its products tankers which is rejoining Total. Hoegh hauls in $400m Hoegh LNG has secured a $400m loan which completes funding for its FSRU newbuilding programme. Beware oilsands shipping US scientists have warned of the environmental dangers of shipping out oilsands bitumen from Alberta in Canada. Lines ready to return Iran claims five major shipowners will resume containership calls after sanctions were eased. One dead in gas leak South African authorities reported one seafarer has died in a gas leak on a Chinese cargoship. CSSC books big bulkers China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) Leasing has ordered up to ten newcastlemaxes from Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding (SWS). ASL acquires shipyard ASL Marine is spending $20m to acquire a neighbouring shipyard located on Batam Island, Indonesia. TTA linked to bulker Expanding Thoresen Shipping is said to have acquired its second supramax bulker in less than three months. Kerala re-located Dynacom says it has re-established contact with one of its tankers that was hijacked off Angola last week. Thanks, but no thanks Keppel Corp says it has turned down an offer to bid for a series of drillship newbuildings from industry giant Transocean.

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Tampa port changes name to present new image The Port of Tampa is now called Port Tampa Bay, part of a re-branding effort designed to emphasize the port's regional reach beyond the city and attract more business from shippers and carriers. Employees approve new YRC contract extension YRC union employees have ratified an extension to the company's current collective bargaining agreement, weeks after rejecting an initial proposal from the company. Port of New York/New Jersey adds longshoremen The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said 150 longshoremen "are in the process of being hired" despite ongoing litigation. Seventy five checkers will also be hired. FTR sees November dip in trucking index "FTR now assumes that FMCSA will delay most of the next round of planned regulatory changes affecting trucking," and this has resulted in a lower Trucking Conditions Index forecast for the next two years, the firm stated. London Gateway gains new services Georgia ports experience 8% tonnage growth European tank terminal uses Descartes for customs compliance Container volumes end 2013 with a bang China Shipping issues profit warning Forward Air to buy Central States Executive moves

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JANUARY 27, 2014
Ships to be fitted with shore power technology Hanjin to retrofit 11 vessels to meet US West Coast clean air regulations. Tighter fundamentals pushing up Singapore cargo premiums Major movements expected when trading starts next in February. Prices start week soft in Fujairah Tight fundamentals in place in Fujairah. Mixed trend across European bunker prices Quiet market seen in Hamburg. Another pirate attack off West Africa Area sees second attack within week. Towing kite to undergo sea trials Irish Navy is pressing ahead with plans to test kite sails. Cuts in refining runs 'to keep IFO prices firm' South Korean and Japanese oil refiners are processing less crude than at this point a year ago. Call for all ports to offer tax discounts British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson hails success of Canadian ports. Asian bunker market stable Prices resume trade in narrow range. Switch to propellors saves ferry a third on bunker costs Vessel had been driven by waterjets. Canadian bunker company hammers out new staff agreement Workers to get 3% annual wage increase. Titan closer to delisting Company delays release of financial results. Bunker quality in Middle East expected to improve Re-entry of Iranian material should reverse deteriorating quality. China fuel oil imports down in December Due to low bunker sales.

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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

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PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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