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BRIEFS

January 29, 2014

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CLSC warns of US$435 million net loss, blames supply-demand factors Evergreen names 8,452-TEU Ever Lively and Ever Lenient in Korea Sino-Russian e-tailers planning accelerated online shopping system Sino-North Korean Yalu River Bridge to open to traffic in 2014 Chongqing government's logistics support policy increases rents Guangdong to spend US$11.58 billion on expressways this year ICTSI to open US$100 million container terminal near Kinshasa, DRC French railway tests EU's longest ever freight train - 1,500 metres St Lawrence Seaway off 5.3pc in 2013, but looks to a brighter 2014 Norway's Clean Marine wins scrubber contract from Shanghai yard Boeing ramps up 787 Dreamliner production to 10 per month DB Schenker flies trams from China to Turkey on Antonov AN 225 Pacnet ups bandwidth to increase quick detours during subsea outages Russia's Aeroflot takes commercial control of Rossiya Airline flights

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JANUARY 28, 2014
Supply-demand gap in box shipping seen impacting freight rate volatility this year Cotton exports may improve on fresh demand from Bangladesh & Pakistan Engg exports likely to cross $ 62 bn in value Iron ore exports zoom up in Oct.-Dec. quarter GMB takes in-principle decision to establish maritime university in Gujarat KPT celebrates Republic Day Republic Day celebrated at APSEZ Republic Day celebrated at JNPT TRAFFIC HANDLED AT MAJOR PORTS BCHAA successfully completes 'Rule 6 Refresher Course' ICD-Khodiyar holds tree plantation drive on 65th Republic Day Ficci revises fiscal growth estimates to 4.8 pc Govt imposes 5 pc export duty on iron ore pellets INR recovers against dollar after RBI raises repo rate RBI surprises markets by hiking repo rate Supreme Court grants relief to Mundra SEZ, allows units to function Dubai Exports opens Mumbai office

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Lithuanian Railways invests in new locomotives CMA Terminals and ICTSI to cooperate in Nigeria Poste Italiane to be part privatised Boeing now rolling out ten B787s per month New US regulations mean more rail inspections Port of Algeciras overshoots 90 million t threshold New US carrier to launch international destinations Talke scoops up Luxembourg-based Hammer Logistik Greatest relief comes from high cubes Another departure at Cargolux DNV GL: shipping must change Kopf & Lübben now in Frankfurt's Cargo City Süd The Green Group joins Pall-Ex in UK Freighter incident on Solomon Islands New marketing director for GUS Group Lower Saxony ports get new captain

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JANUARY 28, 2014
Frank to chair Costa, collects $7.5 million from Carnival January 28, 2014 Gladding-Hearn delivers pilot boat for Colombia Nam Cheong books orders worth $70 million January 28, 2014 Wärtsilä to supply power modules for Kraken FPSO StormGeo acquires routing specialist AWT DNV GL looks at future marine fuel mix

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JANUARY 28, 2014
Port Angeles Port Commission changing dates/time for meetings Willard Marine building boats for Alaska Marine Highway System Port of Los Angeles to begin roadway upgrade projects Diana Shipping extending charter for Kamsarmax dry bulk vessel Georgia Ports Authority reports fiscal half-year cargo numbers

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JANUARY 28, 2014
DNV GL supports container weight checks Classification society argues the case for uniform boxship structural analysis rules Gothenburg reports 5% drop in box throughput But ro-ro volumes rise at the Nordic region's largest port Drop in Somali piracy suggests a rethink over prosecutions The threat of prison is not a deterrent - armed guards are, says US academic Owners to weigh greater choice of fuels DNV GL points to growing number of alternatives to standard oil fuels Maersk Broker names successor to chief executive Steen Nielsen UPDATE: Anders Hald switches from Asia as three-man executive board is formed for first time CSC Phoenix expects a loss amid chartered-in contract termination Sinotrans & CSC subsidiary says 2013 figures to show third annual deficit in a row Oil tanker blast kills seven shipyard workers in China Indian vessel explodes and catches fire at Haizhou XPO launches offering to fund Pacer deal Company to use proceeds to finance portion of $335m purchase Yara splashes out $150m on three LPG carriers at Hyundai Oslo company in talks with potential partners for ship management and equity participation MCI targets air freight's share of fresh-cut blooms Flower power as carrier and technology partner launch specialist box cleaner Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV courtship signals new round of consolidation German and Chilean lines hope to create world's fourth-largest carrier Annual results push Hanjin deeper into the red Company vows to tackle its liquidity woes NordLB faces KG class action Insolvencies unnecessary for two ships, 400 small investors claim Shenzhen overtakes Hong Kong but seeks to work with rival The world's third-largest container port proposes cargo split 'for mutual benefit' Yangzijiang buys Peter Döhle stakes in four post-panamax bulkers Singapore-listed shipbuilder says investment supports diversification plans Transpac carriers set sights on $300 -$400per feu contracts increases TSA lines announce mid-March GRI ahead of annual negotiations

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JANUARY 28, 2014
Wärtsilä to supply power modules chosen for Kraken FPSO Armada Kraken Pte.Ltd,a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Malaysia-based international offshore oilfield services provider, Bumi Armada, has selected Wärtsilä's 62 MW topside power generation module for its Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) Wallenius declares two 8,000ceu car carriers options Wallenius Lines, the privately owned Swedish car carrier company, has exercised an option for two additional Post Panamax vessels of 8,000 car equivalent unit (ceu) each to be built at Tianjin Xingang Shipyard in China for delivery in 3Q16 and 4Q16 Tema overtakes Abidjan in box throughput Ghana's key port of Tema overtook Abidjan, Ivory Coast, in terms of the level of container traffic throughput in 2013 COSCO confirms box ship order China COSCO Holdings, the flagship listed unit of COSCO Group has confirmed the announcement it made just before Christmas that it is to order five 9,400teu container ships at total cost of $435.5M StormGeo buys AWT StormGeo has taken over Applied Weather Technology (AWT) in what has been described as a "friendly" acquisition Last Montecristo pirate gets 10 years A court of assizes in Rome has sentenced the last of nine Somalis convicted of hijacking the Supramax bulk carrier Montecristo in October 2011 CMA CGM buys into Lekki terminal Third-ranking container line operator CMA CGM has taken a 25% stake in the company that is due to operate the container terminal at the future port of Lekki, near Lagos in Nigeria Yara orders three LPG carriers from HMD Yara International, the listed Norwegian chemicals group, has ordered three 20,600m3 semi-refrigerated LPG carriers from Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) Kitanihon secures six Navig8 tankers Japan's Kitanihon Shipbuilding has secured an order for six stainless steel chemical tankers from Singapore-based Navig8 Chemical Tankers, a joint venture between the Singapore-based pool operator and Los Angeles-based Oaktree Capital Management Riuniti takes 50% stake in Gesmar Genoa-based tug group Rimorchiatori Riuniti has acquired a 50% stake in its Ravenna-based rival, Gesmar Group, from Italian shipping group Setramar

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JANUARY 28, 2014
Sliding Freight Rates, Overcapacity Seen Hurting Carriers' Earnings Port of Hong KongJefferies expects Asian container lines' earnings for the fourth quarter of 2013 overall will be in line with or below Bloomberg consensus estimates, as freight rates in Asia-related trade lanes continued to slide and overcapacity remained. Such depressed rates and continuing overcapacity will lead carriers increasingly to rely... Adverse Weather Prompts Port Closings in Australia Northeast Australia is bracing itself as a tropical low develops in the Coral Sea and is forecast to make landfall as a cyclone later today or early tomorrow local time. The Port of Darwin in the Northern Territory has issued a cyclone watch notice warning masters, owners and agents to secure... Costamare Boosts Revenue, Income on Bigger Fleet Costamare's revenue and earnings grew in the fourth quarter of 2013 from a year earlier as the Greek charter shipowner boosted its fleet. The NYSE-listed company posted net income of $25.9 million against $22.9 million in the final three months of 2012 as voyage revenue from a fleet of nearly 50... Canadian Program to Promote Use of FTZs CALGARY, Alberta - Too few Canadian manufacturers and retailers tap cash flow advantages through foreign trade zones, but a new government initiative will likely bring more shippers into the fold. The Canadian government will award $5 million in funding during the next five years to local economic development agencies so they... CMA CGM Buys Stake in Nigerian Container Terminal CMA CGM Terminals is acquiring a 25 percent stake in Nigeria's Lekki container terminal from Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc. The port operating arm of French ocean carrier CMA CGM, which signed a sub-concession for the terminal in 2012, didn't give financial details of the transaction. The terminal, situated around 38... YRC Worldwide Launches $300 Million Debt-Stock Swap The ratification of a new five-year labor contract at YRC Worldwide cleared the way for a $300 million debt-for-equity exchange that will launch today. The debt-for-equity swap was conditioned on passage of a new labor contract extending wage and benefits concessions through 2019. YRC Teamsters rejected an initial company proposal, but... NY-NJ Considers Selling On-Dock Rail ExpressRail terminal in Elizabeth, N.J.The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed it is considering the possible sale of the Millennium on-dock rail terminal operated by a joint venture of Maher and APM container terminals at Elizabeth, N.J. Millennium, which sits between Maher and APMT, is the first on-dock... Winter Weather Closes Southern US Ports Forecasts of freezing rain and icy roads and bridges have led to announcements of halts in service at ports from Virginia to Texas. The Port of Virginia said its truck gates, empty container yards and rail operations would close from 5 p.m. today to 1 p.m. tomorrow, but that the schedule... Michelin Plant to Drive Tire Volumes Through Charleston With global demand for huge earthmoving tires growing 20 percent over the last four years, Michelin needed to expand production at its seven existing earthmoving tire plants around the world. After a global search, it decided to invest $750 million in South Carolina, both to build a new plant, called... Descartes' Customs Solution Supports Business Transformation at Botlek Tank Terminal AMERSFOORT, Netherlands, Jan. 27, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DescartesSystems Group (Nasdaq:DSGX) (TSX:DSG), the global leader in unitinglogistics-intensive businesses in commerce, announced that Botlek TankTerminal (BTT), a leading tank terminal storage company, transformedits core business from the storage of grains to the storage of oilswith the help of Descartes' advanced European... Matthew J. Thomas Joins Blank Rome's Maritime, International Trade, and Public Contracts Group Matthew J. Thomas has joined Blank Rome's Washington, D.C. office as a partner in the maritime, international trade, and public contracts group. Mr. Thomas has more than twenty years of experience in maritime and international trade regulation and government affairs, representing leading shipowners, energy and trading companies, ports, P&I clubs, shipyards,... Adani Ports' Profit Jumps Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, India's largest private port infrastructure developer, reported its consolidated net profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013-14 was $72 million, surging 25 percent year-over-year from $58 million. Quarterly income climbed 16 percent from a year earlier to $199 million. The private operator's cumulative cargo... US Regains Status as Japan's Biggest Export Market The United States overtook China to become Japan's biggest export market for the first time in five years in 2013, according to preliminary trade figures released by the Finance Ministry. The figures also showed that Japan posted a record trade deficit of ¥11.5 trillion ($111.4 billion) with the rest of the...

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JANUARY 28, 2014
MATX seals bond deal A leading operator of Jones Act containerships has taken a trip to the bond market. Survival of the greenest A growing number of ports and terminals appear to be offering incentives to owners that are investing in technologies aimed at reducing ship emissions. Some like it hot The production of electricity derived from thermal coal in China has set a new record, a leading industry analyst told TradeWinds Tuesday. SALT shifts gears Scorpio Bulkers appears to be losing its appetite for newbuildings in the wake of a campaign that saw it build up a backlog of 74 bulkers. Costa crowns chairman Carnival Corp has appointed Howard Frank as the new chairman of Italian offshoot Costa Crociere. Cuxship pleads guilty Germany's Cuxship Management has pleaded guilty to safety breaches following a UK grounding last year. Polar Code under fire The IMO's new rules for Arctic shipping have been criticised as inadequate by green group Friends of the Earth. Ridgway joins Scandlines Baltic ferry owner Scandlines has appointed former Virgin Atlantic CEO Steve Ridgway as its chairman. Diamond trial halted A Greek court has adjourned the appeal case of nine people convicted in connection with the fatal sinking of the Louis cruiseship Sea Diamond in 2007. Into Africa CMA CGM is taking a stake in Nigeria's Lekki International Container Terminal. Borealis buys Crystal Pool Borealis Maritime has taken over Euroceanica's Crystal Pool in a deal which includes four chemical tankers. Cosco spree continues State-owned China Cosco Holdings Co has added to its recent newbuilding splurge with a $434.5m deal to build five boxships. Fred Olsen deal extended Fred. Olsen Windcarrier International has secured an extended deal for one of its vessels. HitecVision swallows Reef GC Rieber has sold off its stake in Reef Subsea to Norwegian private equity heavyweight HitecVision. Jasa sells supply ship Malaysia's Jasa Merin is continuing its fleet renewal with the disposal of a small supply ship. Fisher adds ROVs UK shipping group James Fisher has expanded its oil and gas capabilities with another niche takeover. Maersk Broker boss departing Long-time Maersk Broker president Jorn Steen Nielsen is leaving the company and will be succeeded by Asian head Anders Hald. Huge loss for Hanjin Korean owner Hanjin Shipping has posted a big loss for 2013 as boxship rates fell and exchange rates moved against it. Tanker blast kills seven Seven workers have died in an explosion on a tanker at a shipyard in China. Navig8 Chem books six Navig8 Chemical Tankers Inc has signed up for six stainless steel chemical tankers in Japan. Greenback from Greenship Newbuilding deliveries and a strong second half market have seen Greenship Bulk Trust hand out almost $8m in dividends for 2013. IPO wind set fair Russia's economy minister has said market conditions are right this year to sell off part of the government's stake in shipping group Sovcomflot (SCF). Greener and cheaper Shipowners with energy-efficient vessels can now bag discounts at Canada's two largest west coast ports. Festival reactivated A Tallink ro-pax is coming out of lay-up for accommodation work in Canada. Yara back at HMD Yara International has ordered three 20,600-cbm semi-refrigerated LPG carriers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD). Bond offer extended BW Group has extended the deadline for investors to accept a bond buyback offer launched earlier this month. Aussie coal disrupted Australian coal exports to China are being disrupted by a potential cyclone building up off the east coast of the country. Nam Cheong books five Malaysia's Nam Cheong has secured orders for five offshore vessel newbuildings in deals worth $70m in total. Island goes to Kawasaki Island Offshore has ordered a large subsea operations vessel at Japanese shipbuilder Kawasaki Heavy Industries. Attorney abandons ship Blank Rome appears to have poached an attorney from one of its rivals.

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JANUARY 28, 2014
Regulators address rail transport of oil As regulators try to figure out how to respond to a rash of rail accidents that have occurred during the shipment of oil, officials are proposing new ways forward for shipping oil and other hazardous goods. Panama Canal could face multi-year delay if contractor walks If the consortium in charge follows through on its threat to suspend activity because of a contract dispute, the project could take several more years to build, according to arbitrators helping to oversee the project. Canadian ports offer 'A to G' rating discounts MCI developing reefer technology to widen reach of cut flowers Maersk Container Industry (MCI) has partnered with Boston-based technology company Primaira LLC to develop an air cleaning system in Star Cool Integrated refrigerated containers. FexEx, DHL halt some Russian shipments DSV launches intermodal service between Turkey and UK NEWSFLASH: TSA seeks to raise rates in light of 'strong forward bookings' DNV GL predicts wider use of alternative fuels CMA CGM unit buying stake in Nigeria terminal Washington Notebook: DOT issues rule to shorten review time for projects Industrial shipper locates plant by Port Manatee Winter storm causes U.S. freight delays Several ports as far south as Texas are closed Tuesday because of a bad blast of winter weather that includes freezing rain, snow, ice, high winds and 10-foot seas offshore in the Gulf. APL issues advisory on Japan's 24-hour rule Hanjin reports large loss in 2013 Port of Hueneme extends contract with auto processor Hawaii wants spill money for reef restoration

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JANUARY 28, 2014
Prices flat in Fujairah 180 cSt material's lacklustre pricing stays for third consecutive day. Rotterdam prices firm but congestion at loading installations Demand low in Istanbul. Bomin to supply LNG to ferry Contract signed to supply from mid-2014. LNG-fuelled catamaran sets marker for industry High-speed ferry blends impressive array of systems and technologies. LNG bunker market: Specialist barges are key Rotterdam expects two LNG bunkering vessels to be in operation next year. Singapore sticks to bullish line Market sentiment foresees bunker shortage in February. Asian prices stable Mixed demand seen in Singapore. Norwegian firm in new vessel buys To save on bunker and operational expenses. Malaysian offshore bunkering firm eyes expansion Firm ready to invest in new vessels, says director. Troubled bunker player expects losses to stay Fall in marine fuel demand seen in Chinese market. Middle East firm receives modern bulker Vessel consumes less fuel, says owner. Cruise giant reaps fuel efficiency benefits Firm's 2013 bunker bill 'in line with 2008 levels'. Bunker volumes fall at Algeciras 2013 volumes were down by 7.3% on year, says port authority. Power grid promises fuel savings Class-approved grid plugs into solar panels, fuel cells or batteries.

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SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

They will have a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and will be delivered in 2032

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

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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