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BRIEFS

December 30, 2014

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AADA carriers lower bunker surcharge for Asia-Australia trades APM's Costa Rica terminal in Moin wins environmental approval Panama Canal starts to install first of waterway's steel rolling gates 'K' Line expands use of ClassNK-NAPA GREEN to three more vessels Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines faces dilemma over sale of APL Logistics MSC signs up for Jotun's anti-fouling hull paint that bring fuel savings CSX announces opening of intermodal terminal in Valleyfield near Montreal Obama seeks to empower federal agents to search ports for seafood contraband Falling oil prices said to hasten air freight growth, Hactl up 9pc Kansas City International Airport's cargo falls 0.4pc, but passengers rise IAG Cargo first to win Good Distribution Practice certification

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DECEMBER 29, 2014
ASIC re-elects Ashok Janakiram as President Deepak Shetty appointed DG Shipping FEI Group unveils 2015 tabletop calendar to honour India's unsung heroes Certificate of origin - Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA)

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DECEMBER 29, 2014
UPDATE: Norman Atlantic ferry rescue Italian authorities have confirmed that all remaining passengers and most of the crew have now been rescued from the Norman Atlantic ferry. Crew members have been the last hoisted to Italian coastguard helicopters. Greece's Maritime Minister, Miltiadis Varvitsiotis, also confirmed in a press Norman Atlantic ferry rescue continues Rescue efforts for the Norman Atlantic ferry off the coast of Corfu are continuing amid high winds and heavy smoke. A fire broke out early on Sunday morning aboard the ro-ro passenger ferry, operated by ANEK Lines, which was 44nm off the coast of Corfu, travelling between the Greek port of Patras Congo ferry deaths blamed on authorities With many passengers still missing after an apparently overladen ferry capsized on the River Congo on 23 December, local inhabitants are accusing river authorities of poor oversight. Two days after the incident a mob torched river police headquarters amid rising casualty estimates. Ville de Indonesia hunts missing AirAsia flight Indonesia has committed resources to finding AirAsia flight QZ8501, an A320-200 passenger jet that disappeared yesterday en route to Singapore with 162 people on board. "Ships, planes, and helicopters are looking for the missing aircraft," said Indonesian authorities. However, they added that the Swissco reports a $1.9M fraud Singapore-listed offshore marine services provider Swissco Holdings (Swissco) has contacted the police over alleged misappropriation of SGD2.58M ($1.9M). Swissco said an employee had falsified company documents to make direct payments over the last three years into bank accounts belonging to Otto Marine sells AHTS for $100M Singapore-listed offshore vessels owner and operator Otto Marine has sold an anchor-handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel for $100M. Made through one of Otto Marine's wholly owned subsidiaries, the sale was to an unrelated third party. The AHTS is under construction at Otto Marine's shipyard in Batam, Nam Cheong sells two vessels for $45M Singapore-listed offshore support vessel builder, Nam Cheong, has sold two vessels for approximately $45M. "Despite the recent volatility in global oil prices, which has affected investor sentiments across the industry, the securing of these orders from our repeat customers evidently reveals the NYK Auto Logistics to ship cars from Pipavav APM Terminals' all-weather port of Pipavav in the northwestern state of Gujarat, India has been chosen by NYK Auto Logistics India (NALI) to operate a finished-car logistics terminal from June 2015. The NYK Group said in a statement that the new terminal, located between Mundra and Mumbai, will Keppel O&M secures rig contract worth over $100M Singapore-headquartered Keppel Offshore & Marine (Keppel O&M) has secured a contract worth over $100M to construct a land drilling rig for a major operator. The contract was signed by Keppel AmFELS, a US-based wholly owned subsidiary of Keppel O&M, which will undertake the engineering, procurement BW Offshore's Umuroa gets contract extension Oslo-listed FPSO specialist BW Offshore has secured a one-year contract extension for the lease and operation of the FPSO Umuroa. "The firm period has been extended to the fourth quarter of 2016 from fourth quarter 2015," BW Offshore said in a corporate press release. Currently, the FPSO is

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DECEMBER 29, 2014
As ferry death toll rises, prosecutors start investigation Otto Marine in $100 million AHTS sale and leaseback deal Wärtsilä donates engine to South African university Appeals court reinstates U.S. case against Bollinger Keppel AmFELS wins $100 million land rig order

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DECEMBER 29, 2014
Evergreen Group marks naming of new 8,500 TEU container ship CSX announces opening of Canadian intermodal terminal Port Metro Vancouver, partners present funds to three local charities General Dynamics NASSCO nets Navy MLP AFSB contract NYK teaming with APM Terminals for new India auto logistics facility

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DECEMBER 29, 2014
ILWU calls for face-to-face meetings with shipowner bosses Update: Employers renew request for federal mediation to settle US west coast contract talks after union ignores proposal when breaking week-long silence on stand-off Norman Atlantic P&I picture remains unclear Gard covering crew, West of England passengers and cargo Norman Atlantic death toll rises Ro-ro ferry had served route for only 10 days when disaster struck Panama Canal chief plays down threat of Nicaraguan rival Focus remains on improving and expanding existing Panamanian waterway, says Jorge Quijano US funds emerge in control of Eitzen Angelo, Gordon is now largest shareholder, says Figenschou Whitelisted shipbuilder Nantong Mingde initiates bankruptcy proceedings Local court agrees to restructuring proposal put forward by biggest creditor Sainty Marine Ship queues set to lengthen outside LA and Long Beach More than 40 vessels due to arrive over the next three days as congestion continues and ILWU ponders mediation proposal Dorian LPG secures $500m financing from Korean ECAs Kexim and K-sure to back New York-listed gas specialist's orders for 18 VLGCs at South Korean yards

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DECEMBER 29, 2014
ILWU targets Oakland for slowdowns, and ships back up at anchor Vessels on Monday were continuing to back up at anchor at the Port of Oakland and truck turn times were three hours or longer now that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union has chosen the Northern California port as its latest target for work slowdowns on the West Coast. "The turn... Breakbulk carriers face critical year as competition builds Global shipping lines that carry breakbulk and heavy-lift cargo had to navigate choppy waters in 2014, not for lack of cargo, but for rates that were too low for them to make a profit. Breakbulk and project cargo freight rates have been depressed for the last two years, and so many... Kenya seeking operator for second Mombasa terminal Throughput at the Port of Mombasa jumped 11.5 percent year-over-year in the first half of 2014. Full size chart The Kenya Ports Authority is seeking operators for a new, $300 million terminal at the Port of Mombasa. Mombasa, the largest port in east Africa, has one container terminal that handles just under 1... NY-NJ terminals won't extend hours, but expect congestion after holiday Most terminals at the Port of New York-New Jersey will not extend gate hours in anticipation of cargo backlogs from the New Year holiday, the port authority announced today. Only Global's GCT Bayonne terminal will extend hours of operation on the days leading up to and following Dec. 31 and Jan.... J.M. Baxi unit wins eastern India container concession United Liner Agencies (India), part of the Mumbai-based diversified logistics firm J.M. Baxi Group, has been selected to upgrade and operate an existing container terminal at Haldia Dock, a sister facility of Kolkata Port Trust. In terms of a 10-year contract, the company will be responsible for "operations and maintenance" of... UK parcel delivery firm collapses amid intense competition UK parcel delivery firm City Link, which filed for bankruptcy last week, will lay off most of its 2,780 employees in the coming days after failing to attract buyers. The company, which has 53 depots, is the largest casualty so far in an increasingly competitive parcel delivery market struggling to keep... Forwarders face greater EU liability as e-commerce expands Kay PysdenGrowing e-commerce in the European Union are creating new opportunities for logistics firms but also new liabilities in areas such as product safety, a transport-focused U.K. law firm says. Non-EU manufacturers of a variety of goods selling into the EU market via e-commerce are increasingly relying on logistics firms who... Japanese government takes major stake in container terminal In a significant policy shift, the Japanese government has become the top shareholder of a company operating the Port of Kobe and the Port of Osaka, collectively called the Ports of Hanshin, to help shore up its sagging international competitiveness. The government took a 34.2 percent stake in Kobe-Osaka International Port... Higher forecast for box fleet expansion in 2015, Alphaliner says The global container ship fleet could expand by as much as 7.6 percent in 2015 driven by deliveries of extra large vessels and a slump in scrapping of older ships, higher than earlier forecasts, according to Alphaliner. Shipyards are set to deliver vessels with an aggregate capacity of 1.75 million TEUs... Truck turn times deteriorate at Nhava Sheva Terminal Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (Nhava Sheva) is showing no signs of getting ahead of the congestion problems that have plagued India's largest container handler in the past eight months. In a latest trade advisory, the Container Freight Station Association of India said the truck queue leading to Nhava Sheva International Container...

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DECEMBER 29, 2014
Norman Atlantic death toll soars At least ten people have died in the Norman Atlantic ro-ro ferry disaster and many more could be missing. CSCL secures subsidies A leading Chinese carrier has secured more subsides from a government-funded programme that rewards domestic owners for scrapping ageing tonnage. Another one bites the dust Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries (Mingde) is moving forward with plans to pursue a restructuring backed by one of its largest creditors after filing for bankruptcy protection in China. Death toll rises to 7 The death toll in the Norman Atlantic ro-ro ferry disaster has risen to seven as speculation mounts over the possible cause of the fire. Ferry evacuation complete Italian rescuers have completed the evacuation of the stricken Italian-flagged ro-ro ferry Norman Atlantic according to Greek coastguard officials. Spain wins ro-ro deal Spanish shipyard Hijos de J Barreras has been linked to a contract worth more than EUR 125m ($156m) to build a ro-ro passenger ferry with Algerie Ferries. Ro-ro fires - a sorry history European safety experts have been warning about the vulnerability of ro-ro ferries to fires for years following a series of accidents dating back to 2010. Tirrenia stake for sale Italian shipowner, Vincenzo Onorato, is ready to buy out his partners stake in former state controlled ferry company Tirrenia. Boxship demolition slumps Containership scrapping this year has fallen well short of forecast, meaning the fleet will grow faster than expected, says a leading analyst. Insurers face ferry hit A big claim is facing Italian marine underwriters as they covered most of the $67m insured value of the severely fire damaged ferry Norman Atlantic. Ferry death toll rises Rescuers have traced four bodies floating on the sea near the stricken Italian-flagged ro-ro ferry Norman Atlantic, Greek coastguard officials said, bringing the death toll from the burning ship's accident to five. Pyrrhic victory warning A warning that a Norwegian court ruling in favour of bulk carrier operator Western Bulk may not put funds into the company's coffers has been given in a stock exchange notification. Owner defends fire hit ferry Italian shipowner Carlo Visentini has defended the state of the ro-ro ferry at the centre of an ongoing rescue operation in the Adriatic Sea. Six crew feared lost Six crew members from a Turkish general cargoship that sank following a collision off Italy are feared lost. Posidon up for auction An auction date has been set for the second of two Tristar Management ships that have been languishing under arrest in Singapore since October. Repair tie-up in Japan Kawasaki Heavy Industries (KHI) and Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding (MES) have agreed on a tie-up in their ship repair business starting in April next year, writes Irene Ang from Singapore. Nam Cheong sells two Singapore-listed Malaysian shipbuilder Nam Cheong has ended the year on a high note with two of its regular customers acquiring two ships worth $45m in total. Otto sells again Singaporean shipbuilder and offshore player Otto Marine has sold an AHTS newbuilding currently under construction to undisclosed interests for $100m. Jakarta box port planned Asian liner industry majors PSA International, Mitsui & Co and NYK Line are teaming up with Indonesian port operator Pelabuhan Indonesia II (IPC) to develop a new container terminal at Tanjung Priok, the port for Jakarta.

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DECEMBER 29, 2014
Newsflash: ILWU calls for direct talks with ocean carriers in contract negotiations Gulf Coast jet fuel production hits high BNSF releases green report O'Hare sees tonnage rise in November Port of Virginia generates $60.3 billion in spending 'M&A frenzy' in reefer trade will continue NYK to operate vehicle export yard at Indian port

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DECEMBER 29, 2014
Oil prices may continue falling throughout first half of 2015 Prices slipped to five-year low on Monday. Shipyards 'will continue' to market eco-ships Despite falling oil prices. Aegean set to supply in LA, Long Beach Will provide IFO and LSMGO products. US Gulf port closes due to heavy fog Freeport will remain closed until further notice. Rough weather shuts down Turkey's Dardanelles Strait The Bosphorus Strait, however, remains open. Cruise line wins 'temporary relief' from ECA rules 'Trial programme will give valuable information on developing emissions control technologies,' says EPA. Trading house buying 'unusual volumes' of fuel oil Mercuria has been taking on staff from the bankrupt OW group. 'Trust is gone' within the bunker industry OW's collapse has left uncertainty and fear, says head of large global player. Baltic ferry operator says low sulphur fuel is 'simplest option' 'What we will do at this point is just use more expensive fuel.' Congestion puts pressure on bunker operations CPC unable to accept new bunker orders at Taichung. Hybrid-electric newbuild finds buyer Singapore-listed shipbuilder wins $100 million deal. Marine fuel spill at Canadian port Tugboat sank with 22 mt of fuel onboard. Hambantota releases bunker sales figures Facilty gaining foothold within marine fuels industry in South Asia. Swedish port 'ready' to employ SOx detection device Device seeks to 'sniff out' ships cheating on bunker sulphur content. Lower bunker prices to benefit Malaysia shipping firm Current bunker fuel cost could increase group's profit margin by 7% to 8% if freight rates hold steady. 'Lack of information' may harm Nicaragua Canal project Head of Nicaragua's construction industry says speculation has 'created a lot of doubt'. Chinese bunker supplier halts trading 'Major event' behind week-long halt in trading on SSE. Fire damages oil storage tanks at Libyan port Two ports closed dut to ongoing clashes between pro-government fighters and opposition forces. Consortium submits $740 million cost overrun claims, says ACP In relation to work on the Panama Canal expansion project. Cargo ship sinks off Japanese coast Incident claims lives of three crewmembers. Royal Caribbean to plug into Port Metro Vancouver's shore power Initiative has helped port reduce 11,000 tonnes of GHG emissions since 2009.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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

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PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

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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