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BRIEFS

April 28, 2014

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OOCL quarterly revenue increases 1.7pc, but yield per box drops 6.6pc UASC adds service to Asia-Europe through deals with other lines Samudera back in black, but container shipping business declines 10.5pc Piracy at record low since 2007 with Indonesia becoming new hot spot Pirates attack off Yemen is thwarted by armed guards aboard ship Xiamen Ocean Gate Container Terminal commences new service to Europe Amcham survey shows US business unhappy about Chinese protectionism Singapore's PIL and NileDutch merge Asia-sub Sahara Africa loops US Army Corps approves Jacksonville dredging river from 40 to 47 feet US rail freight operators to profit from delay in oil pipeline EU clarifies maritime cabotage contracts and rules on who can do what Delta profit up 3.2pc to US$213 million, but cargo revenue off 9pc Dakota to test unmanned aircraft systems for agriculture research Whistle-blowing pilot sues American Airlines for unfair dismissal

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APRIL 25, 2014
InterManager welcomes new protection for seafarers MANSA holds valedictory function of its 3rd Foundation Course on Shipping Logistics Moore Stephens emphasises high cost to shipping of environmental regulatory compliance RINA launches Efficient Ship notation SARJAK Container Lines reaches out to customers in Japan through its valued relationship with MITSUI-SOKO GROUP Suraj Group celebrates 10 glorious years of success Coking coal imports up by 18 pc in FY14 Global wheat market rally to benefit Indian exporters Higher domestic prices could force coconut oil imports, say traders Nissan overtakes Maruti as second-largest car exporter Rice & sugar lifting exports basket Chivkula Ramani appointed FA&CAO of NMPT Coal imports at Major Ports shoot up by 22 pc in 2013 JNPT hosts national cricket tournament for physically challenged Apeda relaxes HACCP certification norms for groundnut exports Forex reserves turn weak, fall by 31.6 m to $ 309.413 bn HCC wins INR 300 cr. contract to construct underground station in Delhi Indo-US biz leaders to discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade Infra cos to be allowed to amortise project cost INR ends weak at 60.60 on heavy dollar buying Investment in power projects witnessing a boom Karnataka to revive stalled infra projects L&T Construction wins prestigious Doha Metro Project PPP plan for INR 6,290-cr. expressway project scrapped Afghanistan to grant multiple entry visas to Indian businessmen An SEZ for Indian shipping Aliança invests in cabotage project cargo transport in South America Crane Rental Corporation moves 'super loads' in US PPG teamwork key to project success

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New coal railroad in Russia ready in 2018 CN says business is growing Hungary introduces roadfreight law Volga-Dnepr supporting today's satellite launch Port of Antwerp sees container volumes surge again United now flying year-round between Texas and Bavaria Geodis India names new national sales manager World Bank supports Central Asian road links Arbeit am Maifeiertag Über die Box hinaus denken Sievert relentlessly expanding Bremenports increases rail traffic Ibia appoints new vice-chairman

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APRIL 25, 2014
Putin: Crimean shipyards "very good potential" Marine hose price-fixer gets two-year prison term NNS Apprentice School offers bachelor's degree program Two new fishing vessels to have Wärtsilä NOx Reducers Damen books first Italian order for ASD 3212 Reefer plugs in to shoreside power at Port of Hueneme

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APRIL 25, 2014
Trucking leads transport modes in trade between NAFTA partners Evergreen Line boosting Red Sea market services Hamburg Sud's Alianca subsidiary christens 3,800 TEU container ship US rail freight traffic has positive weekly total Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics adding Novorossiysk, Russia call

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APRIL 25, 2014
Sewol casualty probe turns spotlight on KR and KSA Possibility of corruption to be investigated Fredriksen's big bet on dry bulk comes as fresh opportunities open up There are risks, but 2013 was first year since 2007 in which sector's fleet expanded by less than demand BG Group's shipping man resigns Singapore-based Steve Hill takes over from Matt Schatzman Asia-Europe rates take surprise upturn Derivatives brokers report a mini surge in volumes resulting in high vessel utilisation levels Cornick to retire as chief executive of The Maersk Company John Kilby to take over position in June DP World confirms annual review of banking facilities Box terminal operator responds to reports it is looking to triple its $1bn facility Antwerp reports containers recovery Volumes rise by just under 1% year on year while container weights rise 2.1% Week on Wall Street \| April 25 Free to read: Shipping's Letter from America Dynagas LNG Partners to purchase one-year-old gas carrier Nasdaq-listed firm readies $138m public offering to help fund Arctic Aurora dropdown Precious Shipping reports $4.1m first-quarter profits Return to black is accompanied by 32% rise in average daily earnings per ship How US oil exports could boost tankers Tonne-miles and earnings will rise if US ships crude to international customers OOCL first-quarter results show weak rate environment Hong Kong-based carrier encounters lower average revenue per teu in all major trades Nanjing Tanker defaults on $186m arrears Ill-fated Chinese state carrier faces public outcry after delisting confirmed Bahri first-quarter profits rise 41% Saudi Arabian tanker giant closed merger with Vela in quarter in a deal worth $1.3bn Cosco reports 16 aged vessels scrapped in January-December Chinese state carrier presses on with fleet renewal MOL raises $500m to fund LNG shipping and offshore expansion Japanese shipping giant issues zero-coupon convertible bonds with maturity periods of 4-6 years Hong Kong ferry deaths report withheld Lamma Island casualty inquiry finds 'suspected criminality' at Marine Department Genco receives green light for restructuring plan Legal challenge is averted, but obstacles still remain

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APRIL 25, 2014
'Insider job' suspected in pirate attack An 'insider job' is suspected to be behind the sea robbery on Naniwa Maru No 1 on Tuesday night Samsung HI deteriorates into 1Q loss Samsung Heavy Industries posted a loss of KRW272.4Bn ($261.8M) in the first quarter of 2014, reversing a KRW300.5Bn profit for the same period last year Bharati Shipyard receives lifeline Lenders to India's second-largest private shipbuilder Bharati Shipyard Ltd (BSL), which is undergoing corporate debt restructuring, have appointed international management consultant Alvarez & Marsal to turn around the ailing company Uncertainty plagues shipping freight rates The shipping industry has improved since start of the year, but William Bathurst, lead credit analyst from Peninsula Petroleum, remains cautious over the future ReCAAP observes change of pirates' modus operandi in 1Q14 The Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combat Piracy and Armed Robbery against Ships in Asia (ReCAAP) has released a quarterly report, showing significant improvement of piracy incidents occurred in Asia Evergreen enhances Red Sea service Taiwanese carrier Evergreen Marine Corp announced yesterday that it will adjust the port rotation of its Asia Pacific-Red Sea service and launch a new feeder loop with a new slot exchange arrangement with a strategic partner Yangzijiang buys into investment fund Singapore-listed Chinese shipbuilder Yangzijiang's subsidiary Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding will invest up to CNY150M ($24.3M) in Chinese investment fund Jiangsu New Material Industrial Venture Capital Enterprise PACC Offshore IPO raises $310M The initial public offering of PACC Offshore Holdings (POSH), which was listed in Singapore today, has raised SGD388.3M ($310M) Faulty equipment found on another Chonghaejin ferry Another ferry owned by Sewol operator Chonghaejin Marine was found to have malfunctioning life rafts and escape chutes, South Korean investigators said today Australian police swoop on waterfront crime Police charged a 40-year old Sydney man with drug supply yesterday as part of an ongoing investigation into organised crime on the Sydney waterfront

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APRIL 25, 2014
Big Truck Driver Pay Hike Needed, Knight Says Truck driver pay must rise between 15 and 25 percent if the trucking industry is going to keep up with freight demand in coming years, a truckload executive said yesterday. Difficulty hiring and keeping drivers is the main roadblock to trucking growth, Kevin Knight, chairman and CEO of Knight Transportation, said... UPS Reports Robust E-Commerce, Growth in Deferred Shipping Severe winter weather may have kept many consumers from shopping at stores in the first quarter, but it didn't freeze their computer keyboards. Business-to-consumer e-commerce was "robust" in the quarter, UPS said, despite a series of storms that cost the economy billions of dollars and UPS almost $200 million in... Cargo, Capacity and Consolidation: Questions and Answers Relating to the Top 40 Carrier Rankings Full-year 2013 numbers are in for the U.S. containerized ocean trade, and, as expected, year-over-year growth in imports, exports and total trade was middling. But what 2013 did more than anything else was set the stage for the real sea change that will come this year. Here's what we learned... SCFI: Asia-Europe Rate Gains as Capacity Tightens Spot container freight rates as measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index increased on the Asia-Europe lane this week, although Asia-U.S. rates plateaued after two weeks of gains. The SCFI for North Europe inched up 0.6 percent in the week ending April 25. Full-size image The index rate from Shanghai to northern European... P3 China Waiting Game Continues Amid Opposition The world's top three container lines appear to have little visibility into whether Chinese regulators will join their U.S. and European counterparts in allowing the carriers' P3 alliance to take effect. Sources within the carriers of the P3 Network, which comprises Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA CGM, said this... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for April 25 Multiple carriers have scheduled general rate increases in various trade lanes in May, June and July, although any gains achieved could be fleeting as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continues. Although only four carriers in the world today have ships of 18,000 TEUs or larger either in operation or on order,... TPM 2014 Sponsored Video: Laufer Group International Mark Laufer, president/CEO, Laufer Group International, on moving beyond just competing on price, and using a culture of self-improvement, leadership and collaboration to solve complex logistical problems.... Sluggish Growth at Antwerp Container traffic through the port of Antwerp grew just 0.9 percent in the first quarter from a year ago, but that was three times the increase posted by its larger neighbor Rotterdam. The Belgian port handled just over 2.146 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the first three months of 2014, consolidating its... Liverpool Orders Larger Cranes in Bid to Draw Round-the-World Services The port of Liverpool.Peel Ports, owner of the port of Liverpool, signed a £100 million ($168 million) contract with China's Zhenhua Heavy Industries to supply cranes for a new deep-water quay that will triple the size of container ships the northwestern UK port can handle. Liverpool aims to tap a new... Warning to Ships: Don't Hit Bayonne Bridge Vessel operators are being warned by the Coast Guard to make sure their vessels can fit under the 151-foot vertical clearance of the Port of New York and New Jersey's Bayonne Bridge, which two ships have struck during the last four months. Coast Guard's New York sector issued a bulletin advising... Chain Reaction Liability Q: We're a small motor carrier broker. Lately a couple of our big customers have been asking us about insurance protection against "vicarious liability." Frankly, I'm not quite sure what they're talking about. I've spoken to a couple of other brokers about this who have told me it has to... Cargolux to Expand Fleet, Routes on Back of Record Traffic Cargolux said its shareholders approved a $175 million increase in its share capital to strengthen the Luxembourg-based all-cargo carrier's finances and help fund the expansion of its freighter fleet and route network. The carrier simultaneously announced the Luxembourg government had closed on the sale of its 35 percent stake to China's... NileDutch, PIL to Launch Asia-Africa Service Multipurpose ocean carrier NileDutch and Singapore-based Pacific International Lines have reached a vessel-sharing agreement to jointly operate a new container service between Asia and West Africa, starting in mid-May. The weekly loop will be marketed by NileDutch as the FEWA Service and by PIL as the SW3 Service. The VSA calls for... Japan Revises Law to Support Key Container Ports Japan has enacted a bill to allow the government to acquire equity stakes in the operators of key domestic container ports to help shore up their international competitiveness. The bill to amend the Ports and Harbors Act was approved by the House of Councilors, the upper house of the Diet, Japan's... Manufacturing Shifts Prompt China Strikes Thousands of workers at a Samsung factory near Shanghai demand compensation after learning the factory will relocate to Vietnam. Two thousand workers at a Shenzhen toy factory demand compensation as news emerges that the factory will move inland. More than 1,000 workers at Shimano's factory in Jiangsu strike over compensation...

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APRIL 25, 2014
Precious profit halves Thai bulker owner Precious Shipping saw earnings halved in the first quarter of the year despite a rebound in charter rates. Hose conspirator jailed A long running conspiracy to rig the price of tanker hoses has claimed the freedom of Italian executive, Romano Pisciotti. Vessel sinks off Crete The Greek Coast Guard is searching for three crew members after their cargoship vessel sank off the coast of Crete. MOL seals $500m issue Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) has completed a $500m convertible bond sale to fund the next stage of its expansion. That's what I want We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. GSI sees deeper red Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) posted a deeper first quarter loss despite seeing a 20% rise in revenue for the period. Weak rates subdue OOCL A healthy rise in first quarter container volumes had little impact on Orient Overseas Container Lines' (OOCL) sales as rates remained weak. Pac Basin nets $350m Pacific Basin has secured a huge syndicated loan to finance its haul of newbuildings at Japanese shipyards. Thai tanker targeted Another small products tanker has been attacked off the coast of Malaysia and had some of its cargo stolen. Seacor makes good start Seacor Holdings continues to improve its financial position with another profitable quarter. POSH down on debut PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) made a weak start on its first day as a public company with shares down almost 2%. Norden examines dry slide A plunge in rates for panamaxes trading in the Atlantic Basin to levels seen only once in the past decade has its origins on the other side of the planet, Norden says. Rock bottom? Freight rates for bulkers trading in the spot market are unlikely to fall any further in the near-term, a team of researchers told clients Thursday.

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APRIL 25, 2014
Singapore shippers voice support for massive new terminal Steel shipper details rail issues for STB Steel shipper Nucor has called on the Surface Transportation Board to take "firm and decisive action" to keep the railroad industry competitive and reliable. OOCL sees gains in intra-Asia, Asia-Europe volumes Container carrier OOCL moved 1,352,050 TEUs in the first quarter of 2014, 8.9 percent more than in the same 2013 period. The results are among the first reported by a major shipping company each quarter. NAFTA truck trading rises in February Con-way opens Texas facility COSCO scraps 16 ships Weekly GRI roundup Piracy incidents worldwide down in first quarter Worldwide piracy on the seas is at its lowest first-quarter level in seven years, with 49 piracy incidents so far this year, the lowest number since 2007, when 41 were recorded. Former DOT chief: New forces impact NAFTA trade London Gateway attracts Brazilian meat company

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APRIL 25, 2014
Houston bunker prices up Good demand reported at US Gulf port. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. 'Costly environmental regs will be a challenge' Shipping needs to find 'a great deal of money' over the next few years to comply, says Moore Stephens. Bunker prices firm in most ports Fuel oil follows crude. IFO prices firm in Middle East hub Prices lack direction in South Africa ports. China's bunker sector 'holding up' Some 60% of Venezuelan fuel oil shipped to China is sold as marine fuel. Element of deterrent seen in fuel fraud sentencing 18 months in jail will cost chief engineer more in lost earnings than value of stolen fuel. Reefer ship finding it hard to bunker Cargo of whale meat sees it banned from Durban. Off-spec fuel risks to be raised at IMO meeting Shipping organisation wants regulatory framework to control fuel quality. Russian fuel oil traders look to bunker markets Russian fuel oil exports fall in response to tax regime. Traders: Blending most likely to meet 2015 cap Blending seen as 'path of least resistance'. Asian bunker prices end week mixed Demand was mixed in Singapore. OW Bunker arrests vessel Supplier pursuing $2.28 million bunker bill. Tanker hijacked off southeast Malaysia Second fuel theft case reported in two weeks. German shipowners place fuel-saving orders Self developed design claims to save 25% on bunkers. Vessels on collision course before oil spill 'Rules of the road' may have been violated by crew in Houston Ship Channel, suggest experts. Shipping giant progresses with fleet renewal plan Move to scrap 16 vessels has led to improved 'oil saving level and overall environmental friendliness'. 'Photo-purification technology' for bunkers System able to purify marine diesel fuel to beyond a 'refinery fresh' state.

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LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

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

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

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

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

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	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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