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BRIEFS

June 30, 2014

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Low-sulphur surcharge price war likely as feeder costs soar 46-54pc TT Club presents cyber-crime risks at London supply chain conference Carriers 'takers, not makers', lack communication skills: big shipper NYK deploys 5,370-TEUer for joint Asia-east coast South America loop Small tankers warned to guard against specialist oil product pirates Western safety inspectors in Bangladesh drive garment business away Panama Canal Pacific lock chamber is filled with concrete China and Australia look forward to free trade agreement by year-end G20 continues to restrict trade adding new protectionist measures Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways to take half of Italy's Alitalia Asia's international air cargo volume increases 4.7pc in May: AAPA IAG Cargo offers Cargo Connector service in Houston and Seattle

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JUNE 27, 2014
European Commission extends validity of special competition regime for liner shipping consortia until April 2020 First of a series of 28 9,400-TEU vessels enters CMA CGM fleet GST, deep-draught ports, coastal shipping should find direction in upcoming Budget: Shashi Kiran Shetty Liberian Registry says shipping does not need new regulations Representatives of shipping & logistics trade bodies call on Minister in Mumbai Amul exports surge after using global platform EEPC expects 15 pc growth in engineering goods exports in FY15 Global edible oil supplies may push down palm oil imports Gadkari announces slew of projects as Mumbai Port completes 142 years Paradip, Dhamra to jointly promote National Waterway-5 Cabinet approves Indo-Sino industrial parks Govt levies MEP of $ 450/t on potato Govt to bid for 1,500 mW solar power projects to achieve capacity addition of 10,000 mW by 2017 India pays $ 550 m to clear part of its dues for oil from Iran Man-made fibre industry flays anti-dumping duty on PTA imports RBI relaxes loan recast norms for delayed projects Tata Steel to enhance its capacity by 60 pc in five years Blood donation drive at IFFCO Township in Gandhidham

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DB Schenker Rail boosts frequencies to Turkey Europe's rail industry associations call for transport... Slangerup to head Californian port Evonik and Duisport step up collaboration GB: railway investment continues with Chorley tunnel upgrade Air China ends B747 domestic operations "CMA CMG Danube" starts maiden voyage from China UK substantially lightens carbon footprint GW with new LCL route from Singapore to Tbilisi Singapore Sports Hub's grass is green thanks to VD Zwei Schritt vorwärts, einer zurück TT Club warns of cybercrime risks

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JUNE 27, 2014
NewLead faces NASDAQ delisting Laney Chouest sworn in as New Orleans Port Commissioner June 27, 2014 Otto Marine sells three to Malaysian associate Prestige adds two more cruise ships to Wärtsilä plan Brazilian yard delivers first in UT4000 FSV series CNG fueled Reverse Stern Drive tug under development

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JUNE 27, 2014
Everett Port Commissioners Ok final phase of shipyard cleanup Economic study places pricetag on prolonged West Coast port shutdown International Chamber of Shipping pleased with release of detained vessel Trade between NAFTA partners sees April gains by pipeline, trucks Weekly US rail freight traffic delivers record intermodal numbers

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JUNE 27, 2014
Avance Gas targets Aurora LPG Fredriksen-backed VLGC owner in relentless pursuit of mergers and acquisitions Diana pays $58m for Qingdao capesize newbuilding Owner's acquisition campaign ploughs on despite sceptical view of dry bulk recovery Hapag-Lloyd IPO planned within a year of completing CSAV merger Minority stake to be sold in what will then be the world's fourth-largest container line Guangzhou welcomes its first Triple-E containership Will the south China hub help Maersk to fill the giant vessels after Beijing rejected P3? CMA CGM begins to take delivery of 23 super-post panamax ships CMA CGM Danube will offer highest reefer plug capacity for a vessel of its size Larger containerships will push terminals to up their game Maritime analyst says operators must keep productivity high to stay competitive Behrendt plays down 18,000 teu rumours A new round of ordering is not imminent for Hapag-Lloyd CMA CGM shareholder Yildirim urges P3 carriers not to give up Yildirim Holdings chief says he is happy with his investment in French line Hapag-Lloyd eyes M&A targets in Asia-Pacific region CSAV deal should not be the last, says outgoing chief executive Behrendt Hackers target shipping employees' personal devices Cybersecurity is lax on smartphones and laptops, TT Club warns Port of Long Beach to tap former FedEx Canada head as chief executive Jon Slangerup chosen for experience with green technologies and logistics Exmar seeks $114m for LNG and offshore Antwerp-based owner seeks finance to expand its oil and gas infrastructure Capesizes - better sideways than down Rates soften as tonnage builds in the Pacific NewLead faces Nasdaq inquiry Greece-based shipowner and commodity company pledges to appeal against delisting threat Week on Wall Street \| June 27 Genco's day in court, Washington approves lease condensate exports and other US news Kotahi enters into infrastructure and cargo deal with Tauranga and Maersk Kotahi and New Zealand's freight gateway Port of Tauranga strike strategic 10-year deal Average of 1,679 containers are lost at sea each year World Shipping Council tries to put an accurate figure on the number of lost boxes

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JUNE 27, 2014
First CNG tug to be built A joint venture between Dutch-based Damen Shipyards, Danish tug operator Svitzer and German engine builder and Rolls-Royce subsidiary MTU Friedrichshafen will see "the world's first reverse stern drive, compressed natural gas (CNG) tug launched in 2016". The "green, clean and efficient" tug will be New delisting threat to NewLead Dry bulk owner NewLead is yet again on the brink of being delisted by NASDAQ, this time due to an alleged ethics breach. Trading in NewLead's stock was halted on 26 June but resumed the following day. On 26 June, the company confirmed that NASDAQ qualifications staff were using their discretionary Algeciras installs super cranes The APM Terminals container facility at the Spanish port of Algeciras has taken delivery of four ship-to-shore gantry cranes specifically designed to handle Maersk Line's 18,000teu Triple E-class container ships. The cranes, which are the largest in the world and are over 100m high, were built by Eurotunnel says MyFerryLink ban is "absurd" Eurotunnel has described as "absurd" a decision today (June 27) from the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to ban MyFerryLink services from the port of Dover, claiming it would put 600 people out of work. Confirming its preliminary decision of May 20, the Authority said that it was giving FICG wins $204M Gemini contract Van Oord has awarded the $204M (€150M) Gemini contract to the FICG consortium which consists of Avantha Group company CG, Fabricom, and Iemants. The contract covers the design, delivery and installation of two high voltage (HV) offshore substations and a HV onshore substation for the Gemini CMA CGM inaugurates high reefer capacity series Third-ranking container carrier CMA CGM has announced plans to bring into service a series of ships which it says will spearhead its efforts to become a leader in the worldwide reefer market. The French company said that CMA CGM Danube, which is due to start its maiden voyage from China to Turkey Exmar completes $114M bond issue Antwerp-based gas carrier operator Exmar has announced that it has successfully closed an NOK 700M ($114M) senior unsecured bond issue, the proceeds of which are to go towards new LNG and offshore infrastructure projects. The company said that the issue had been "significantly" oversubscribed and

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JUNE 27, 2014
Mandatory container weighing presents dilemma, panel says Overweight shipping containers can cause accidents at sea and on the roads, but difficulties clamping down on false declarations of the weight and context of the boxes, potential slowdowns caused by weighing all containers and possibly billions of dollars in extra costs are also concerning, according to a panel of... SCFI: Spot rates to Europe down, to US up Spot rates from Shanghai to Northern Europe stood at $1,106 per 20-foot container this week. Full-size chart Spot rates from Asia to Northern Europe are 20 percent lower than they were this time last year, according to the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index. The SCFI, which prices for the week ahead, showed spot rates... Descartes prepares for public trading in US and Canada Waterloo, Ontario-based Descartes Systems Group announced the pricing of its public shares this week as sales start to bring the global logistics technology provider to the U.S. and Canadian stock exchanges. Descartes said common shares will start at $13.50 per share, with 9.5 million shares initially offered. The company stands to... TT Club: Cyber-thieves targeting containers Thieves increasingly are using computer data to steal high-value cargo by generating cargo-release codes for containers, according to transportation insurance and risk specialist TT Club. Mike Yarwood, a TT Club insurance claims specialist, discussed the development in a presentation at TOC Europe's Container Supply Chain Conference in London. "We see incidents which... Retailers renew appeal for ILWU-PMA deal Retailers are making new pleas for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association to agree on a contract and avoid a West Coast port shutdown after the ILWU-PMA contract expires next week. The Retail Industry Leaders Association said failure to reach a deal by the June 30... FMC looking into PierPass complaints WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is looking into whether a program designed to alleviate congestion by encouraging shippers to move cargo during nontraditional hours at Los Angeles-Long Beach isn't delivering better service in exchange for higher fees. There haven't been any "specific findings" that the PierPass program isn't providing... UK orders Eurotunnel to axe service, sell ships The UK's competition regulator today ordered Groupe Eurotunnel, the operator of the subsea rail link between Britain and France, to cease operation of its roll-on, roll-off shipping service within six months. Eurotunnel said it would appeal against the "absurd" decision to ban its shipping line, MyFerryLink, from the Dover-Calais trade, saying... Ocean carrier rate revision roundup for June 27 Several container lines have planned general rate increases in multiple trade routes to take effect in July, although any gains achieved could be temporary as overcapacity and sluggish global demand continue. According to a new Stifel survey, the overcapacity problem in the maritime market will not have a quick fix. Many had hoped... BTS statistics highlight US-Mexico imbalance U.S.-Mexico cross-border trade by truck: southbound, $15.8 billion in April 2014; northbound, $20.2 billion. Full-size chart While trucking companies have been complaining about a major imbalance between the U.S. and Mexico for months, data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics suggest just how big the imbalance might be. BTS statistics for trade... Supply chain inefficiencies frustrate US commodity exporters SAN FRANCISCO - U.S. commodity exporters are enjoying another year of especially low freight rates, but these benefits are often negated by carriers' sloppy processing of documentation, longer transit times and inland transportation costs from the nation's interior. As a result, the world's most efficient farmers, ranchers and chemical producers face... Chiquita to stay in Gulfport through 2014 Chiquita will remain a port tenant at Gulfport, Mississippi, for six more months before moving to New Orleans, although two port commissioners wanted to evict the company when its lease expires July 15. The port board voted 3-2 to extend Chiquita's lease but to double the company's monthly rent to $50,240... Drewry: Air prices down for first time in two months Drewry's East-West Air Freight Price Index dropped over four points in May. Full-size chart After two months of small pricing gains, Drewry's East-West Air Freight Price Index dropped over four points in May. The weighted index, which shows average air freight rates across 21 east-to-west trade lanes, sat at 99.3 in May, 4.5... Most productive ports in the Americas [Slideshow] Berth productivity at ports in the Americas improved in 2013 over 2012, according to recently released JOC Group Inc. Port Productivity Data. That's good news for shippers in this age of mega-vessels and -alliances, but the Western Hemisphere as a whole performed poorly compared with regions in other parts of... Expedited carriers deliver speed - and security - to pharma shippers Expedited transportation companies increasingly are focusing on detailed, custom levels of service to the pharmaceutical business. But speed isn't necessarily the most important thing they deliver for drug shippers. "I would first and foremost challenge the labeling of the service as expedited," said John Dwiggins, life sciences business unit leader at... CMA CGM deploys ship designed for Bosporus service CMA CGM's new 9,400-TEU CMA CGM Danube is the first in a series of 28 ships.CMA CGM's new container ship, the 9,400-TEU CMA CGM Danube, is slated to begin its maiden voyage next week, marking the entrance of the first of 28 ships of the class into the carrier's global... Welcome cash injection for loss-making Air China Cargo The loss-making Air China Cargo joint venture between Cathay Pacific and Air China will be given a cash injection by its shareholders of $320 million in a bid to improve the profitability of the carrier and expand its operations. Slightly more than half of the capital will be from Hong Kong-listed... 99% of Shareholders Present Voted for Bahri-Vela Merger Bahri Obtains EGM Approval and Signed Bridge Financing Agreement to Finance the Deal The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (Bahri) obtained the approval of Extra Ordinary General Assembly (EGM) on Thursday 19th June 2014 to merge the fleet and operations of Vela International Marine Limited (a wholly owned subsidiary of...

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JUNE 27, 2014
Save the last dance Avance Gas (Avance) has poured cold water on reports that it is mounting a campaign to merge with Norwegian compatriot Aurora LPG. Fearnleys backs DHT Fearnley Securities has lifted its valuation of DHT Holdings as it closes in on the acquisition of the Samco VLCC fleet. Bahri CEO takes off Saudi tanker owner Bahri's CEO has been appointed as the new director general of the nation's airline. Diana buys capesize Diana Shipping has snapped up a capesize resale from a joint venture between Oldendorff and Emirates Shipping Investment (EShips). DL on the way back Indonesia's state-owned shipping company Djakarta Lloyd (DL) is seeking new business after settling debts. Damen unveils prototype Dutch shipbuilder Damen has teamed up with Svitzer to design a new tug running on compressed natural gas (CNG). Wartsila adds duo Finnish ship systems group Wartsila has signed up another two Prestige Cruise Holdings vessels on a maintenance contract. Tanker tonic for FSL First Ship Lease has secured improved period employment for one of its crude tankers. Made in China We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Where now for Concordia? A plan to scrap the wreck of the Costa Concordia in Genoa has been cast into doubt. FOE taps $2bn loan Drillship company Fred Olsen Energy (FOE) has arranged a new $2bn loan to refinance debt. Eurotunnel to appeal Eurotunnel's ban on operating ferries from the port of Dover in the UK has been upheld. Excelerate nets FSRU job Houston-based Excelerate Energy has secured an agreement to supply one of its LNG regasification vessels to Bangladesh state energy company Petrobangla for a long-planned import project. Kuhne happy over P3 German logistics billionaire Klaus-Michael Kuhne has backed the death of the P3 liner alliance as good for the industry. Yang Ming sells one Taiwan's Yang Ming has released cash by disposing of a boxship and chartering it back. Tanker attack thwarted The Iranian navy has fought off pirates targeting one of its tankers in the Red Sea. VLGC deal for K Line Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha's (K Line) new VLGC is ready to start a charter with a domestic energy company for Middle East gas imports. CMES eyes clearout China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has announced plans to continue a clearout of elderly ships from its fleet. TOO eyes fundraiser Teekay Offshore Partners is looking to raise fresh funds according to a financial disclosure to US regulatory authorities. Maersk in Kiwi tie-up Maersk Line has formed a strategic alliance with Kiwi logistics company Kotahi which will see larger ships calling in New Zealand. NewLead faces firing squad Greek owner at risk of losing US listing after being accused of misleading investors. Global Spirit set free Belgium calls for rapid adoption of Hong Kong Convention after diffusing scrap dispute.

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JUNE 27, 2014
Highway trust fund needs $8 billion to meet obligations The Congressional Budget Office estimate assumed the same level of funding for fiscal-year 2015 as in the current fiscal year, as well as the continuation of benefits from MAP-21 until Dec. 31. Trade between U.S. and Canada, Mexico up slightly in April Long Beach approves incentives to lure ocean carriers CMA CGM to 'keep up with the peak season' despite P3 decision A senior executive at CMA CGM also said that the fact that the P3 will not move forward will have no impact on CMA CGM's 2014 results, saying that the financial investment in the project was minimal. Long Beach picks former FedEx exec to head port The port has been without a permanent leader since Christopher Lytle left a year ago to head the Port of Oakland. Chief Harbor Engineer Al Moro has served as interim executive director. New CMA CGM ship signals reefer ambitions Air China Cargo gets large cash infusion According to the latest cargo figures from the International Air Transport Association, carriers in the Asia-Pacific region experienced a 5.2-percent, year-over-year, increase in demand in April. Executive moves Weekly GRI roundup

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JUNE 27, 2014
IFO prices fall in Houston 'Tight avails' still being reported by local players at the US Gulf port. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. Shipping firms to launch CNG-fulled tug in 2016 'Manoeuvrability is combined with the vessel being green, clean and efficient.' Price spread between LNG, diesel to dictate fuel choice 'LNG conversion in many cases has the strongest and best economics,' says energy consultancy. OW Bunker starts operations on US East Coast Start of services in New York and New Jersey continues company's North American expansion. Bunker prices mainly soft across Europe Most falls were between $1.00 to $5.00 per tonne. IFO prices soft in Fujairah Little price movement in regional markets. River bunker tanker launched Ship will go to the Kama Inland Waterways Authority. 'Cheaper bunkers' bring business to Russian ports Competitive prices pulling in ships to bunker, says Russian executive. Appeal court blocks attempt to restrict Russian bunkering Russian court rejects appeal by customs authorities. LNG 'key' to support for ECAs Attitudes towards air polltion in Asia are changing, says analyst. Asian prices end week mixed Prices falling in Singapore, Hong Kong. Tanker owner and oil company in legal fight Part of claim involves unpaid for bunker. Sweden plans more effective ECA enforcement Suggesting to double fuel sampling and introduce fines to deter and eliminate profits from non-compliance. 'Eco' newbuilding claims 30% bunker savings Cruise ferry enters service. EU tightens rules against 'unauthorised' oil exports from Libya Ban extends to bunkering vessels involved in lifting the product. Skangaas reviewing LNG bunkering procedures Following a 100 kg leak of the gas during operations. CMA CGM unveils first of modern newbuild series Vessel has been fitted with 'latest environmental technologies'.

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PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

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

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

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