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BRIEFS

August 11, 2015

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China Cosco Holdings, China Shipping Container Lines in merger talks Rising fear of mass shipping exodus from Hong Kong to Shenzhen Panama Canal expansion workers' union gives strike notice to main contractor Taiwan seeks greater maritime cooperation with the Philippines Mumbai's Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust facilities hit by RTG drivers strike Buyouts end in US$75 million loss for XPO Logistics, but sales double Winning Panama market share for Asia-US east coast is Job 1 for Suez Malaysia's Westport quarterly profit flat while volume up 3pc US, Japan, Canada standoff in Pacific trade deal on dairy FMC questions fee hike as LA-LB's PierPass marks 10th birthday TT Club warns truckers of liability and how to avoid it in Calais crisis LA Harbour Trucking Association say most independents happy with status China Eastern plans to reach beyond US routes with Delta stake deal All-cargo Midex Airlines out of business after seven shaky years Global air cargo up 2.6pc in June as revenue falls 9.3pc in first half Airports Authority of India gets 5 bids to run Indore cargo terminal

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AUGUST 10, 2015
Asia-N. Europe spot rate falls again CMA CGM upgrades fleet calling North Brazil, French Guyana & Caribbean; takes new delivery Global schedule reliability in June reaches highest level of 2015: SeaIntel Govt seeks big-ticket investments in maritime sector Hapag-Lloyd adds Swedish port of Halmstad to its service network India & Egypt to improve bilateral ties in waterways & ports sectors La Spezia Container Terminal deploys supersized gantry cranes for ships of today & tomorrow MSC christens 19,224-TEU vessel in Hamburg MSC upgrades service from North Europe to West Africa; announces new direct call to Dakar TT Club warns of liability issues due to Calais crisis Raw cashew imports decline in Q1 Adani Ports' consolidated PAT, cargo volume up in Q1 JN Port takes steps to regularise traffic, ease congestion caused due to stir at GTI Australian PM supports Adani Group's project in Queensland GST likely to miss deadline: Sinha Supply crude at discount rates, refiners urge OPEC Maritime industry gets set to meet at INMEX SMM India President of All India Exporters Chamber welcomes US decision on Generalised System of Preferences

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AUGUST 10, 2015
APMT buys biggest reefer terminal in the Mediterranean APM Terminals has bought Vado Ligure reefer terminal on Italy's Ligurian coast - the largest refrigerated terminal in the Mediterranean. Purchased from owner Reefer Terminal as part of a port of Vado masterplan to create new supply chains to markets in northern Italy, southern France, Switzerland Ships take shelter from typhoon in Yangtze River Delta Thousands of ships in the Yangtze River Delta took shelter from Typhoon Soudelor as it approached East China on 10 August. Local authorities have issued a grade IV emergency response to areas affected by Soudelor, which has so far left 12 people dead and another five missing in East China's Nordic American reports improved interims Nordic American Tankers (NAT), a US listed Suezmax operator that is managed from Norway, has reported a much improved result for both the second quarter and first half of 2015 compared with the same periods a year earlier. In the second quarter of 2015, the group made net profits of USD30.9 million Philly Tankers sells four newbuilding contracts for USD568 million Philly Tankers, a company set up in 2014 and controlled by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, has sold four newbuilding contracts, each concerning a 50,000 dwt product tanker, for a total of USD568 million to Kinder Morgan. "The vessels will be constructed by Aker Philadelphia Shipyard, Inc. and are Hutchison Australia denies further automation plans On Saturday Hutchison Ports Australia (HPA) denied claims they were slashing their workforce to bring in more automation, saying the cutbacks were due to financial losses. Chief Financial Officer Chee Keong Chan issued a media statement saying the decision was a difficult one, but followed the Wisdom Marine improves profits Taipei-listed bulk carrier Wisdom Marine posted profits of TWD1.22 billion (USD39 million) for the January-July period, an increase of 30.34% on a year ago. The company's recorded revenue for the same period was TWD6.2 billion, up 18.11% on a year ago. Its July revenue stood at TWD931.5 million, OOIL's profits up 32% y/y in 1H15 Orient Overseas (International) (OOIL), the parent company of Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL), said its profits had risen 32% year on year (y/y) to USD238.6 million in the first six months of 2015, due to lower bunker fuel costs. Revenues fell 6% y/y to USD3.0 billion during the same period,

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AUGUST 10, 2015
The US Big Three should pay more attention to cargo to satisfy their shareholders OOCL profit surges thanks to low oil prices and property investments

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AUGUST 10, 2015
Drugbusters: Coast Guard seizes $1 billion in cocaine Food aid ship docks in Yemen...finally Korean shipyards look to cut newbuild costs Reefer containership fleet to grow by 20% by 2018 Kobelt acquires Accu-Steer

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AUGUST 10, 2015
Port of Vancouver sets workshop to discuss waterfront design concepts Inchcape Shipping Services warns of reduced Mississippi draft Specialized reefer fleet shrinking according to new Drewry report Panama Canal Authority eyes possible worker strike Global Port Tracker Report predicts container imports to increase this month

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AUGUST 10, 2015
DryShips sees banks as key in tough months ahead Owner has 'not restructured a single loan' Marmaras buys Lauritzen's last cape for $37m Greek owner ramps up bulker acquisitions but 'issues' delay newbuilding deliveries Evergreen orders 2,800 teu series Taiwan line forecasting boost to intra-Asia cargo following regional trade agreement Suez versus Panama battle heats up in Asia-US trades Exclusive: Data compiled by the TSA shows that Suez Canal is gaining market share as service patterns change ICTSI reports flat net income for the second quarter Result is weighed down by one-off tax expenses in Pakistan and Colombia OSG confident of generating cash US-listed bankruptcy survivor revels in buoyant tanker market for both its international and Jones Act fleet Nordic American Tankers climbs to $31m profit New York-listed suezmax tanker player trebles daily vessel earnings OOIL posts better first-half earnings on lower bunker costs But chairman CC Tung expects freight rates to stay low till next year due to oversupply Philly Tankers sells four newbuilds for $568m Tankers scheduled to be delivered from yard in 2016 and 2017 Port Said terminal to become Med's biggest box hub SCCT's capacity to increase to 5.4m teu with addition of four quay cranes Auckland turns to automation to facilitate growth But up to 50 jobs on the line as New Zealand port explores option of adding automated straddle carriers to its container yard

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AUGUST 10, 2015
Crowley wins contract to manage six MSC Ships JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Crowley Maritime Corp.'s global ship management group continues the support work it is providing the U.S. Government with the announcement today of a new technical management contract for six Military Sealift Command (MSC) Maritime Prepositioning Ships (MPS). Services provided by Crowley will be full turnkey operation and... Peel Ports unveils virtual crane at Port of Liverpool In anticipation of the arrival of five of the world's largest cranes at the Port of Liverpool in the autumn, Peel Ports has introduced a state-of-the-art 'virtual' training simulator on site, designed to ensure all operators are ready to manoeuvre the giant structures from Day One of installation. Peel Ports has... MARAD celebrates ribbon cutting for Port of Brownsville BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Maritime Administrator Paul 'Chip' Jaenichen today joined state and local officials in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of a marine cargo dock at the Port of Brownsville. The $27.5 million project, of which $12 million was provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) through... Acquisition expands Daseke's Alabama footprint Chris Hornady, president of Hornady Transportation.Daseke kicked its expansion plans into an even higher gear after acquiring Hornady Transportation, giving the fast-growing truck company a greater flatbed presence in Alabama. Daseke, the fastest-growing trucking company by revenue, will gain a new Birmingham, Alabama terminal, along with its 230 late-model tractors and... Ro-ro outlook brightens on slower fleet expansion, high demand The outlook in the car carrier sector appears to be brightening as slower fleet growth, rising vehicle production and demand from countries like China and India have led to better vessel utilization, according to shipping analysts at DNB Markets in Oslo. "Based upon our proprietary car market model we expect only... Insurer claims inside job, seeks $42 million for warehouse heist A lawsuit claiming that the largest pharmaceutical theft in U.S. history was an inside job at a shipper's warehouse has been set for trial Oct. 9 in Miami. National Union Fire Insurance Co. is seeking $42 million from ADT Security Services, which provided security for Eli Lilly & Co.'s Enfield, Connecticut,... Silting reduces Mississippi River draft to 45 feet The maximum draft of ships entering and leaving the Mississippi River has been reduced to 45 feet from 47 feet because of heavy silting caused by extended high water levels upstream. The draft restrictions, which primarily affect bulk carriers and tankers, were announced by the Associated Branch Pilots, whose members guide... OOCL profits rocket on cheaper fuel and cost savings HONG KONG - OOCL, the core liner business of Orient Overseas (International) Ltd, became the latest container carrier to report a first half profit based on significant cost savings across its global network. Despite record low freight rates in the second quarter and chronic overcapacity in the Asia-Europe trade, acting CFO... Adani Ports profit jumps on Jawaharlal Nehru diversions Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone posted a 13 percent increase in net earnings in the first fiscal quarter on the back of strong cargo gains, due in part to Jawaharlal Nehru Port traffic diversions. India's largest private port infrastructure developer earned Rs. 641 crore (approximately $101 million) in the three... Union picketing disrupts Hutchison's Sydney, Brisbane terminals Picketers at Port Botany. Credit: @MaritimeUnionAUUnion picketing is disrupting operations at Hutchison Ports Australia's terminals in Sydney and Brisbane, even after the terminal operator denied accusations that it slashed workers at its facilities to bring in more automation. Because of picketing, the terminal reportedly failed to load the 777 twenty-foot-equivalent unit... El Nino forces Panama Canal to restrict draft The Panama Canal Authority plans a temporary half-foot reduction in maximum drafts of ships passing through the waterway, and said an additional reduction may be ordered if rainfall stays below normal levels. The draft reductions are due to the El Nino weather pattern, which reduces rainfall in the canal watershed and... OOCL profits jump 32 percent on cheaper fuel and cost savings HONG KONG - OOCL, the core liner business of Orient Overseas (International) Ltd, became the latest container carrier to report a first half profit based on significant cost savings across its global network. Despite record low freight rates in the second quarter and chronic overcapacity in the Asia-Europe trade, acting CFO... Trans-Atlantic rates lose luster as capacity surges LONDON - The trans-Atlantic bull-run has hit a glitch as a "huge" injection of capacity on the route since May has outpaced the growth in demand, "bringing a predictable outcome" for freight rates, Drewry Maritime Research said. "Our previous assessment of the trans-Atlantic trade appears to have been too bullish," according... Hong Kong seaman killed during container loading operation Mid-stream operations near Hong Kong's Lamma island.HONG KONG - The Hong Kong Marine Department has issued a safety notice following the death of a seaman who was killed when a stack of containers tumbled over during a mid-stream offloading operation recently. A notice on the Marine Department website said the accident... Mumbai port shippers hit with surcharges from terminal closure Trucks lined up outside JNPT. Ocean carriers have begun levying surcharges on Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust cargo to compensate for operational cost increases caused by the prolonged shutdown of APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India, even as JNPT maintains it is taking all the necessary steps to mitigate supply chain disruptions at... Major Indian ports reverse volume decline Port of CochinIndia's major public ports boosted container volumes by nearly 5 percent in July from a year earlier, helping the ports recover from a year-over-year decline of 1.5 percent in throughput recorded last month, according to the latest provisional port statistics compiled by JOC.com. The number of export and import... More Santos terminals tap intermodal rail to stay competitive Port of Santos Following rapidly in the wake of the launch of weekly containerized rail service for a rival Santos port terminal, Grupo Libra has gained its own service with rail operator MRS Logistica to serve its two right bank terminals. The containerized rail, also known as intermodal, services connecting to Libra... Slowing Asia-Europe trade hangs over Suez Canal projections HONG KONG - Suez Canal Authority projections that average daily vessel transits will double by 2023 to 97 vessels and more than double revenue to $13.2 billion within 10 years are unlikely, according to the latest analysis by Drewry.In its Container Insight Weekly, the London-based analyst noted that for the... Flat first half for ICTSI even as volumes, revenue rises ICTSI's flagship, Manila International Container Terminal.HONG KONG - International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) boosted its throughput and revenue in the first half, but various one-time gains and charges from its global operations saw net profit decline by 1 percent to $100.4 million.Without the one-off expenses - including wealth taxes... OOCL profits jump 32 percent on cheaper fuel and cost savings Alan Tung, OOIL's acting CFO, delivers the group's half-year results at its Hong Kong headquarters.HONG KONG - OOCL, the core liner business of Orient Overseas (International) Ltd, became the latest container carrier to report a first half profit based on significant cost savings across its global network.Despite record low freight...

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AUGUST 10, 2015
Crowley to manage sextet Crowley Maritime has won a contract to provide technical management for six US military cargoships. VLCCs continue to plummet Rates for large crude tankers continued to plunge by thousands of dollars per day Monday, pushing VLCC spot market earnings to the lowest level in more than four months. Carnival bolsters Asia team Cruiseship owner names AIDA president Michael Ungerer as chief operations officers in Asia. No recovery yet Difficulties in the dry cargo market will need another year and a half to iron out, DryShips says. Mega-merger, minor impact A mega-merger of Cosco and China Shipping would not have a tangible impact on the container market, analysts at DNB Markets say. Vintage value John Fredriksen's sale of a vintage suezmax tanker has provided further evidence of strong prices for older crude assets but some suggest tanker prices are nearing a peak. OSG turns profit Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG) has returned to profit in the second quarter thanks to a strong tanker market. Panama lowers draft limit Almost one-fifth of traffic through the Panama Canal could be impacted by temporary draft restrictions in response to the El Nino effect. Honghua confirms LNG deal Honghua Group has confirmed media reports over a 200-vessel order from LNG Power Shipping. DSME clearing the decks DSME has revealed plans for a raft of asset sales as it seeks to bolster its balance sheet. Dof in AHTS deal Dof Subsea has clinched its second deal in August which will see one of its Asia Pacific anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS) move to South America. Evergreen takes 10 more Evergreen Marine has booked a series of 10 feedership newbuildings in Taiwan. NAT in strong Q2 Nordic American Tankers swung back into the black in the second quarter with a stronger than forecast profit. OOCL profit up Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has recorded an improved first half profit. Rokke's S&P success Kristian Rokke's Philly Tankers has pulled off a swift profit on the sale of four newbuildings to Kinder Morgan. Houston we have a problem Houston's Bayport Cruise Terminal has a problem. Its two cruise tenants Princess and NCL have both announced that they won't be coming back. GulfNav settles with NAT Dubai-based Gulf Navigation Holdings will issue mandatory convertible bonds to the tune of AED 37.34m ($10.16m) in an agreement struck with Nordic American Tankers to cover debts stemming from a 2014 arbitration award. Malacca Strait hijack Pirates have made off with at least a part cargo of oil after a Singaporean products tanker was hijacked on Saturday.

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AUGUST 10, 2015
Reports: COSCO and China Shipping in merger talks CenterPoint breaks ground on new Joliet facility U.S. steel exports see mixed results Port of Brownsville completes dock expansion

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AUGUST 10, 2015
More detail on increase in distillate off-specs Most of the off-spec distillates tested were ECA-compliant fuels amid 'significant' increase in samples. Lower bunker costs help offset slump in freight rates OOIL says revenue levels in some trade lanes reached 'new post-Global Financial Crisis lows'. Lukoil exits Singapore supply market Development leaves port with 59 licensed suppliers. Lukoil exits Singapore market Development leaves port with 59 licensed suppliers. 'Reroute to Irish Sea for fuel savings', suggests ferry manager Area falls outside ECA meaning less stringent sulphur limit. Singapore-flagged tanker robbed of fuel oil cargo Vessel went missing for a day in the Malacca Strait. Sentek grows Singapore bunker operations Company adds bunkering barge to fleet. Samudera posts lower Q2 profit despite lower bunker costs Says going forward lower fuel prices 'should help to mitigate the impact'. Seoul-based bunker trading firm expands Panoco Korea hires two bunker traders. Iran repeats goal of 50% share of regional bunker market Iran has set up its own bunker industry association. Gazpromneft Marine Bunker's fuel sales up 3% in H1 To 1.57 million metric tonnes (mt).

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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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