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BRIEFS

March 6, 2015

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'K' Line plans to beef up bulk and LNG fleet, remove containerships Evergreen Line to launch two new intra-Asia services NYK to offer extra service linking Japan, Thailand and Vietnam Panalpina profit up 740pc in 2014 to US$89.65 million on flat sales MM Lines quits Indonesia-Western Australia service, citing poor volumes Maersk boxship is freed hours after running aground in Fremantle Asia-Middle East, South Asia rates fall due to overcapacity PCC Intermodal's Frankfurt terminal adds Rotterdam service Ocean carriers retain benefits of bunker savings - for now Schenker drops lawsuit against Nippon Cargo, SAS, Cargolux Ethiopian Airlines to develop Africa's biggest air cargo terminal Africa Charter Airline to expand fleet with two B737-300Fs Easing trade, investment rules to lift Indian air cargo 5.5pc: Study

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From Europe to the Venice of the East TNT receives contract renewal from Volvo Transmec with new international outpost Contargo takes over Daimler terminal in Speyer Sachs Trans orders new Faymonville trailers New appointee for road transport in Germany Evergreen Line enhances Southeast Asia service Top tier addition in Hong Kong CSX investing in commercial park Acquisition in the bag Taking to the air after 23 year break Focus on healthcare logistics 2014 a good year in retrospect SNCBL introduces single wagon service ICTSI delivers strong results More frequencies on Istanbul-Baku route

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MARCH 5, 2015
Ernst Russ sees new for horizons Panamax box ships Market prospects for Panamax container vessels have substantially improved since last year's demolition push and the recent rally in charter rates is not just a flash in the pan, according to Ernst Russ Shipbroker. Demand for this ship class by liner operators will remain relatively strong and Defence business drives cash-rich firms to grab yards Reliance Infrastructure's acquisition of shipbuilder Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering could be a forerunner of similar deals involving some of India's financially stressed yards. Indian companies with deep pockets will be looking to tap into USD250 billion of government-funded warship MH370 search may be scaled back Australian parliament today (5 March) marked the first anniversary of the disappearance of MH370, hinting that the search could be wound back in coming months. Sunday 8 March will mark one year since Malaysian airline MH370 and all 239 on board disappeared without trace. Describing the loss "as JR Shipping takes over distressed feeders Dutch shipowner/manager JR Shipping has been tasked by ship financier Bremer Landesbank to take over the management of six distressed container feeder ships from its portfolio. The ships - Hudson River, Yellow River, Pearl River, Yangtze River, Mekong River and Amur River - are geared CV 1100 class Bulc pledges action by May on Med migrant crisis European transport commissioner Violeta Bulc has promised shipping leaders "concrete action" by May to address the Mediterranean migration crisis and the heavy loss of life it has caused among migrants trying to reach the European Union by sea. The issue was raised by leading shipping industry Australian port charge rise draws criticism A proposal to increase rents at DP World container terminal in Melbourne Australia by 750% has provoked a backlash, with Shipping Australia Ltd warning that some liner vessels could bypass the port. Shipping Australia Ltd, which represents foreign shipping interests in Australia, released a Insight: Investors continue to find opportunities in shipping Despite setbacks in dry bulk and other sectors, investors will continue to seek and find opportunities in shipping, according Jeff Pribor, global head of maritime investment banking at Jefferies. During an in-depth interview with IHS Maritime's Greg Miller on 28 February, Pribor - one of VLCC newbuilding orders relatively quiet Despite a contango in the oil market resulting in an improvement in fleet rates, newbuilding orders have been relatively low, according to tanker brokerage and consultancy Poten & Partners. IHS Maritime's Sea-web.com data show that there are 89 very large crude carriers (VLCCs) on order, including Eitzen Chemical shareholders accept exchange offer The majority of shareholders in Eitzen Chemical, the listed Norwegian chemical carrier company, have accepted a voluntary offer from Team Tankers International to exchange their shares to those in the latter company. "The offer period in the Exchange Offer expired on 28 February 2015 at 06.00 CET. Korean shipbuilders unlikely to lead industry recovery Although the global shipbuilding industry has entered a recovery period thanks to more shipbuilding orders than deliveries, South Korea's players might not benefit the most from the boom, said an analyst in a research note. Samsung Securities' Han Youngsoo said, "After shipbuilding prices plunged Manila's throughput up despite congestion Cargo volumes in the Philippines rose 5% despite the congestion in Manila, the Philippines Ports Authority (PPA) said in a notice on its website. The volume rose about 5% to 211.20 million tonnes for 2014 from 201.91 million tonnes posted in the same period last year, PPA's data showed. "Foreign Sainty Marine wins repeat orders from Celsius Shipping Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine continues to win new orders from Celsius Shipping amid its loss-making takeover of Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry. The new orders for four 24,600 dwt stainless steel chemical tankers were specified as repeat orders from Celsius Shipping with costs of about USD40 million

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MARCH 5, 2015
Harvey Energy starts working for Shell MacGregor books cement handling system orders Navigate picks Interline 9001 for newbuilds

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MARCH 5, 2015
Coast Guard responds to vessel grounded in Columbia River Corps taps Great Lakes Dredge and Dock for Savannah Harbor dredging project Port of Everett schedules three bus tours for April 2 Fire discovered in shipping container at Port Metro Vancouver's Centerm terminal Railroads report decline in February carload totals

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MARCH 5, 2015
Golar LNG gets into bed with the big boys Partnership with major Russian gas producer adds new dimensions and weight to Golar's standing Irish Continental doubles pretax profits Improvement down to Irish Ferries fleet expansion Bunker hedging clips d'Amico results Italian product tanker player buoyed by freight market improvements despite loss on derivatives Manila sees box volumes slow as congestion takes its toll Total volumes through the port fell by 2.6% in 2014 but congestion continues to ease Pangaea wins transport deal for 2m tonnes of steel products US-based bulk owner's share price soars New Middle Eastern refinery capacity boosts product tanker earning power Owners such as Scorpio Tankers are benefiting and ordering more new product tankers to take further advantage Governments must act on migrants at sea, IMO head insists State-funded search and rescue vital, says Sekimizu ICTSI records higher net profits in 2014 on overseas expansion, one-off gains Consolidated handling volume of Philippine port firm increases 18% on year to 7.4m teu Golar LNG and Russia's Rosneft in new gas partnership Partnership with energy giant Rosneft opens new doors for Golar as it aims to tie up all aspects of the LNG chain Yard Talk \| Jack-ups redux: a worrying situation Deliveries of speculative jack-ups begin in the second half of 2015. But there's no work for them

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MARCH 5, 2015
Drayage community praises new LA-LB gray chassis pool LONG BEACH, California - The gray chassis pool in Los Angeles-Long Beach has been operating for only four days, but the harbor trucking community likes it. "I think it's going fine," Fred Johring, chairman of the Harbor Trucking Association of Southern California, said Thursday. "We are still seeing some shortages, but... Brazil truck disruptions diminish as president signs trucking bill Brazilian truck drivers rolled back many road blockades this week after President Dilma Rousseff signed a "trucker's bill" aimed at resolving some long-standing truck driver grievances. However, trucker protests continue at a diminished level in parts of the country, according to news reports, cutting into truck traffic at a key... Mexican ports unlikely to win big from West Coast rerouting Port of Manzanillo, MexicoLONG BEACH, California - Despite ongoing congestion at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex, don't expect Mexican ports to become major gateways for U.S.-bound cargo anytime soon, Transplace CEO Thomas Sanderson said Tuesday. Container volume growth at Mexican ports has grown at twice the pace of their North American... Spot truckload rates from LA rise as port works to clear logjam The tentative agreement between West Coast longshore workers and terminal operators is already affecting truck pricing, with spot market dry van rates from Los Angeles rising 4 cents to $1.92 per mile on average in the week that ended Feb. 28, according to DAT Solutions. The increase follows weeks of depressed... Cargomatic deploys technology to help cure container port congestion LONG BEACH, California - Cargomatic, the company driving the "Uberization" of local trucking in Southern California, wants to use its technology to break the massive container logjam at West Coast ports. The "Silicon Beach" tech company is offering a free-flow program designed to get ocean containers stacked up in port... Vancouver terminal remains closed as fire crews contain blaze Gate operations resumed Thursday morning on the south shore of Burrard Inlet at Port Metro Vancouver, with the exception of the Centerm container terminal, after a four-alarm chemical fire closed the facilities Wednesday. The fire forced employees at the terminal and nearby port properties to evacuate the area, as fire crews... Rio de Janeiro port to begin dredging process Rio de Janeiro will be the first container port to benefit from Brazil's $1.28 billion dredging program. Edinho Araujo, head of the Special Ports Ministry in Brazil, has just signed a Reais210 million (US$70.54 million) contract with dredging companies Van Oord and Boskalis to deepen the navigation channels to the port... TPM 2015: A Conversation With Maersk CEO Soren Skou Maersk Line CEO Soren Skou is at the vanguard of the shipping industry's years-long battle to instill stability during a period of intense turbulence. In this one-on-one conversation with Peter Tirschwell, Chief Content Officer, JOC, at TPM 2015, Skou offers his views of the state of the market, outlook for... Seatrade CEO: Specialized reefer carriers' market share loss overstated LONG BEACH, California-Despite the perception that specialized reefer carriers are bleeding market share to containerized liners, a closer look at the industry reveals quite a different story, said Seatrade Group CEO Yntze Buitenwerf said this week at the 15th annual TPM conference. In 2000, just under 50 percent of refrigerated cargo... Corps awards $134.5 million Savannah dredging contract The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $134.5 million contract for deepening the Port of Savannah's outer harbor channel 18.5 miles into the Atlantic Ocean. The project is the first phase of work to deepen the 40-mile shipping channel to at least 47 feet. The estimated total cost will be... Port of Rotterdam adding more than 6,000 reefer plugs The port of Rotterdam is expanding its reefer plugs by 50 percent from 12,400 to 18,500 thanks to additional infrastructure contributed by Maasvlakte 2 - the western expansion of the Rotterdam port area in the North Sea. With the peak export season for fruits from South America and South Africa getting... Will cloud technology lead to clearer decision-making on sourcing? More than 200 companies, from General Electric and Caterpillar to Siemens and Toyota, have brought production they originally outsourced overseas back to America since 2010, increasing the number of U.S. manufacturing jobs by 650,000. In a recent survey by Boston Consulting Group, another 24 percent of senior manufacturing executives at companies... Toll executive compares Japan Post takeover to DHL expansion LONG BEACH, California - Toll Global Forwarding CEO Paul Coutts has drawn a parallel between the Japan Post acquisition of Australia's Toll Holdings last week and the Deutsche Post takeovers that turned DHL into a global giant, giving an insight into the bold ambitions of the Melbourne-based logistics operator.In the... Idle box ship fleet expected to keep growing The idle container ship fleet has increased over the past two weeks and likely will continue to grow as a steady stream of new vessels is delivered, according to industry analyst Alphaliner. There were 110 jobless vessels above 500 TEUs with a combined capacity of 206,000 TEUs as of Feb. 25,... Port of Rotterdam revenue up, profit down The port of Rotterdam Authority's revenue rose in 2014 on increased activity in Europe's largest container hub, but profits were reduced by higher interest charges linked to record investments in new facilities. The 3.1 percent growth in revenue to 660 million euros [US $733 million] was flanked by a 4.9 percent... ICTSI's new terminals push up volumes and revenue Four new reach stackers have been deployed at ICTSI's Subic Bay and Manila terminals to handle increasing volumes.HONG KONG - International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) reported a 6 percent growth in net profit in 2014, driven by solid revenue increases in its international expansion.The Manila-based terminal operator posted revenue... India dockworkers defer nationwide strike for one week Indian dockworker unions have tentatively agreed to defer a nationwide indefinite strike that was to begin March 9 by a week, setting the stage for negotiations between the stakeholders to reach a settlement. The decision came after the chief labor commissioner appealed to union leaders to allow until March 16 to hold further consultations on... US perishable trade growth outpacing total trade gains LONG BEACH, California - While the growth pace of overall U.S. trade is slowing, perishables trade expansion is "significantly faster," World City President Ken Roberts said at JOC's 15th annual TPM Conference. Close to 10 percent of U.S. trade is made up of perishables, therefore "the opportunity for expansion is great"...

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MARCH 5, 2015
Standoff continues Strikes at more than a dozen US refineries and chemical plants continued today after Shell and the United Steelworkers union (USW) agreed to postpone labour discussions until next week. Best in class Lloyd's Register made waves today after confirming reports that it has secured a contract to class what are being touted as the largest containerships ever built. DIS eyes double sale d'Amico International Shipping plans to sell at least two of its older vessels when the opportunity arises. Grimaldi to splash $300m Italy's Grimaldi Group is closing in on an order for five big car carriers worth $300m. SALT set to fix its wounds Sale-and-leaseback deals are the latest item on Scorpio Bulkers (SALT)'s agenda as it looks to bolster its balance sheet in a weak market - but distressed deal hopefuls will need to look elsewhere. HMM scraps capes South Korean shipping giant Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has reportedly sold two capesize bulkers for demolition. Celsius orders four Celsius Shipping has ordered four 24,600-dwt chemical tankers at China's Nantong Mingde Heavy Industries. JR takes Universal six Bremer Landesbank (BLB) is behind the restructuring of six feeder containerships whose management is being transferred from Universal Marine to rival Dutch shipmanager JR Shipping. Andersen bags bargain AP Moller-Maersk group CEO Nils Andersen has exercised options for B shares worth $3.11m at a bargain price. Spot spur for DIS d'Amico International Shipping recorded its best spot market performance in over five years as it finished 2014 strongly. Golar strikes Rosneft deal Golar LNG has entered into an agreement with Rosneft, which could see the company's FLNG facilities used by the Russian energy giant. Stuart named COO Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has given a senior executive role to one of its veterans. Big cats still at Baltic Rumours linking US listed Navios to the purchase of two modern capesize bulkers from Baltic Trading are wide of the mark, TradeWinds is told. Reliance takes over India's Reliance Infrastructure has agreed to buy a controlling management stake in domestic shipbuilder Pipavav Defence and Offshore Engineering. Bourbon profit slips France's Bourbon has not been able to ride its increased revenue to improved earnings but it reduced its debt by 21% in 2014. Arrest scuppers $416m deal China Rongsheng Heavy Industries has scrapped a convertible warrant sale worth up to $416.5m after the arrest of the investor due to buy the issue. ICG on the rise Irish Continental Group (ICG) has seen all its operating segments grow to double its annual earnings. Quantum selling cape Idan Ofer's Quantum Pacific appears set to sell another 1990s-built capesize bulker, this time for further trading. TTIP 'can open Jones Act' A prominent European politician has urged the region's shipowners to get behind important trade talks with the US that could open up access to coastal trades currently blocked under the US Jones Act. WSG adds new ferry Sovereign Ferries has acquired a new fast ferry to service a $300m contract in West Africa. Thais eye new route Thailand's transport ministry is planning a new ferry route across the Gulf of Thailand. Job done Restructuring specialist John Ray has left the board of US tanker owner OSG after the company completed its financial resurrection. Diana channels Richard III The chief executive of Greek operator Diana Shipping continues to believe private equity is to blame for turbulence in the dry-bulk market. Fleet growth to cap rates Epic Gas expects freight rates to remain relatively flat through 2015 due to the size of the newbuilding order book. Epic Gas ends in the red Epic Gas has ended the year in the red posting a fourth quarter loss of $16.2m and a full-year loss of $23m. Logindo defies downturn Logindo Samudramakmur has seen its full-year net profit increase over 21% compared to a year ago. Noble offloads OBO Noble Chartering (Noble) appears to be moving forward with the disposal of an elderly combination carrier (OBO) that was at the centre of a recent legal battle in the US.

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MARCH 5, 2015
Business leaders respond to positive economic signs GAO: More can be done to target high-risk truckers Chemical fire closes part of Port of Vancouver USDA sends trade mission to Southeast Asia Ingersoll-Rand solidifies Frigoblock acquisition Profits soar at Panalpina Port of Rotterdam profits down despite increased revenue Descartes sees fiscal year profits rise Savannah harbor dredging now ready to begin DHL reveals new South Asia hub plans Tinker Bell and the General

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MARCH 5, 2015
Ships collide in the Houston Ship Channel Channel has re-opened following the collision. Hong Kong should 'rethink' green incentives Think tank questions whether incentives are even needed. Annual profits drop for Port of Rotterdam Dip by 4.9% in 2014. North America's first LNG-fuelled vessel delivered to Shell Will run on 99% LNG and can operate for around seven days before refuelling. Port of Houston opens as fog clears But offshore is a 'mess', supplier says. Former Maersk Line CFO joins Monjasa Henriks to take over as bunker company's new group CFO. Fire at Port Metro Vancouver still smouldering But bunkering volumes, schedules unaffected. Ferry operator says scrubber is 'working perfectly' Brittany Ferries says system was installed without loss of freight or passenger space. Fuel oil stocks near eight-month high Singapore onshore stocks climb for third week in a row. Demand for MGO surging in ports outside ECA Ports in the Mediterranean supplying up to seven times as much MGO as a year ago. 'Fuel oil prices to fall' in line with the weakening demand China's independent refiners turning to a bitumen as a feedstock. Should bunker prices dictate the industry's priorities? Now is not a time for short-term thinking. LNG take-up 'not straight forward' Cost compared to scrubber may be favourable in US but not elsewhere, Meech predicts. Gibraltar holds on to Mediterranean top spot Bunkering ports in the region feel competition from Novorossiysk. OW Bunker listing: Parties could face law suits No such thing as indemnity for players, says Chairman of the Danish Shareholders' Association. Bunker manager rejoins GAC Colin Holloway back at GAC. Shipping firm shaves $90 million off annual bunker bill Company sees benefit of fuel-saving efforts. Seismic services provider further in the red Bunker supplier extends credit facility of $2 million to group. Monjasa enters into bunkering JV with Namibian firm Namibia-listed company is involved with services, trading and distribution. WTI crude increases despite inventory gains US commercial crude inventories rose by 10.3 million barrels last week.

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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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