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July 16, 2015

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JUNE 16, 2015
Maersk increases Asia-Europe freight rate US$1,000/TEU from August 1 MOL hikes Asia-east coast of South America rate US$750/TEU Greek bailout terms remove barriers to full waterfront privatisation Kuehne + Nagel first half 'profit for the period' up 4.2pc but EBIT off 25pc Panama again trumps Suez as favoured all-water way to US east coast 8,508-TEU Ever Lovely to join FE-WC S America service Two US$24 million cranes good to go at Flinders Adelaide box terminal: GAC US Army Corps has draft restrictions on Alabama's Upper Mobile River Libya's Tobruk regime threatens to attack ISIS ships, but can do little else World Bank lends India US$650 million to build freight corridor DNV GL seeks feedback on its new draft rules set White paper calls on 3PLs to reduce liability limits on LTL shipments Cathay, Dragonair first half cargo rises 8pc, but only upticks 0.5pc in June Lufthansa Cargo has retains top EU spot, but volume only rises 0.5pc Chinese regulators slam small fry Okay Air for overworking pilots Turkish Airlines makes emergency landing in Delhi after bomb threat Vietnam Airlines holds talks with Boeing over buying 16 more jetliners

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JUNE 15, 2015
UK govt listening to its logistics sector! Cheap paper imports hit industry CII hails Kerala CM's decision to clear Vizhinjam ICTT project DP World bullish about Vallarpadam ICTT's long-term prospects JN Port achieves record handling in ICD operations Throughput at Major Ports up marginally in Q1 2015-16 Govt mulls setting up two dry ports in J&K Pearl Container Terminals commences operations at its ICD in Hosur The growing importance of Private Freight Terminals in India - 2 India threatens to seek anti-dumping probe against solar power equipment imports from US India's exports to China decline by 24 pc to $6.89 bn Indo-Canadian CEPA by next March Nadda seeks urgent steps to stop cheap imports of apple from China

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JUNE 16, 2015
All-in offer between Mexico and USA Intermodal / Strasse Tanger Med lifts volumes Iran opening up Inadequately secured cargo causes freighter crash Step up the ladder for communicator Investments to trigger growth in Swiss market The far north ever more alluring Newcomer for new role at Polb Emirates to return to Erbil - again Hats off for Q2/2015 performance New design to hit offshore King till 2021 An SBS president for Celebi US transport sector still going strong India: new railway line for coal and fertilizer ACI reports sluggish May worldwide Teaching new tricks to old seadog

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JUNE 15, 2015
Box shippers seek improved port metrics Better data on port terminal dwell times could be used by box lines to pressure terminals into making their gates more efficient, according to US importers. The suggestion was revealed in a US Federal Maritime Commission staff report on US container port congestion, released on 14 July. The report Commission applauds SNCM aid repayment ruling The European Commission today welcomed a European Court of Justice judgement condemning France for not reclaiming illegal aid totalling EUR220 million (USD242 million) paid to bankrupt French Mediterranean ferry operator SNCM. The judgement, released last week, opens the way to further court action DSME's banks consider debt restructuring The Korea Development Bank (KBD) and other creditor banks of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering are considering a debt workout plan for the financially troubled shipbuilder, the latter revealed on 15 July. In a Korea Exchange filing South Korea's third biggest shipbuilder said, "A concrete Shanghai Salvage-led consortium tipped to win Sewol salvage job South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) and Public Procurement Service have named a consortium led by China's state-run Shanghai Salvage as the preferred bidder to hoist the capsized ferry Sewol. A consortium led by China Yantai Salvage and Titan Salvage are second and third in line Swiber plans two-for-one share consolidation Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings has proposed a two-for-one share consolidation to comply with a Singapore Exchange (SGX) listing requirement. Under the requirement introduced by the Monetary Authority of Singapore and SGX, companies registered with the SGX Mainboard are Three crew die, two in hospital after suspected toxic gas inhalation Three crew members of the Panama-flagged bulk carrier Hiram died after reportedly inhaling poisonous gas off Pengerang, Malaysia. Two other crew members of the 28,450 dwt vessel who were also thought to have been exposed to the gas were taken to hospital by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency Icon Offshore secures $14.5m supply vessel contract Malaysian offshore services provider Icon Offshore has secured a contract worth MYR55 million (USD14.5 million) to supply two anchor handling tug/supply vessels (AHTS) to an oil major. The contract was signed by its wholly owned subsidiary Icon Offshore Group. Under the contract, both vessels will Incheon Port seeks top 50 ranking by 2025 Incheon aims to boost its position in the rankings of the world's busiest posts by 2025. Currently, the South Korean port languishes below the World Shipping Council's top 50 container ports. Last year it handled 2.33 million teu, which it expects to grow by 11.4% in 2015. But that is still far Changhang Phoenix H1 profits fall at least 35.6% Changhang Phoenix, a bulk carrier operating unit of Sinotrans&CSC, predicted on 14 July the decrease in profit of between 35.6% and 43.7% year on year (y/y) in the first six months of 2015 on lower one-off income. In the first six months of 2014, Changhang Phoenix's profit totalled CNY186.4 million Taiwan's big three boost revenue in 1H15 Taiwan's top carriers - Wan Hai, Yang Ming, and Evergreen - have recorded improved revenue for the first half of 2015 (1H15). Wan Hai posted TWD33.6 billion (USD1.1 billion) revenue for the January-June period, up 7.12% or TWD2.2 billion from a year earlier. However, the carrier's June revenue SapuraKencana wins $273m Indian contract Malaysia-listed offshore services provider SapuraKencana Petroleum (SapuraKencana) has clinched a development project worth USD273 million in India. The contract was signed with India-headquartered Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on 27 June for Mumbai High South Redevelopment Phase-III Sainty Marine predicts a bigger loss for 1H15 Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine predicted its losses would deepen to between CNY350 million (USD56 million) and CNY370 million for the first six months of 2015, an increase in the figure that was estimated in April. The increase in the forecast loss resulted from higher asset impairment on Sembcorp Marine to build world's largest DP3 semi-submersible crane vessel Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine has signed a construction contract worth USD1 billion with Heerema Offshore Services (HOS) to build the world's largest DP3 semi-submersible crane vessel (NSCV). The engineering and construction contract is a follow up to an earlier Iran deal impact 'limited' The Iranian nuclear accord will not provide a major lift to crude tanker rates in the near or intermediate term, according to several industry analysts. The landmark agreement finalised on 14 July will be submitted to the UN Security Council for approval. Ninety days after approval, sanctions would

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JUNE 15, 2015
US air cargo cartel case rumbles on as plaintiffs are granted class action status CKYHE follows Asia-Europe peak season capacity-cut trend, but 2M remains firm Driver crisis: as government fails freight, a recruitment firm gears up with some help

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JUNE 15, 2015
MAIB: Master tried to cover up grounding Vane takes delivery of newbuild asphalt barge Sembcorp Marine wins $1 billion crane vessel order Wärtsilä X92 to power 20,600 CMA CGM mega box ship Signal files for Chapter 11 and settles with guest workers

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JUNE 15, 2015
ATA report sees drop in truck driver turnover rate IThe Greenbrier Companies taps Fargo as new member of board of directors Crowley Maritime names Miller communications vice president Federal Maritime Commission releases port congestion report Diana Shipping Oks time charters for two Panamax dry bulk vessels

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JUNE 15, 2015
OW Bunker test case goes to appeal as Sinopec intervenes Pappas interests given green light as Chinese oil giant asks to be heard Aker Solutions sees lower second-quarter profits and order intake Oslo-listed energy services provider hit by offshore market downturn Busan aims to oust Hong Kong as world's second-largest transhipment port South Korean port ramping up efforts to develop infrastructure in order to host fully-loaded 22,000 teu boxships Euronav pounces on West Africa opportunity Crude tanker player secures money-spinning fixture with loading date as far out as late-August China Shipping Development offers $80m loan guarantee to subsidiary Total loan guarantees now amount to $1.1bn, accounting for 31% of the company's total net assets DSME said to be facing $1.7bn offshore woes South Korean shipbuilder starts debt restructuring talks as share price drops by 30% Panama retakes lead in Asia-US east coast trade Weekly capacity rises 20% year on year to reach record level New orders slump at Chinese yards More than 70% contraction threatens weaker yards Newcastle coal carrier queues lengthen Asian coal demand and railway maintenance are some of the reasons listed for increased congestion at the Port of Newcastle in New South Wales Pioneer selects V.Ships India to manage its entire fleet Singapore-based geared bulker operator sees cost reduction opportunities in partnership Sembcorp Marine wins $1bn order for world's biggest semisubmersible crane vessel Recently opened Tuas yard will build ship for Heerema Offshore Services that will be used to install and remove oil rigs

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JUNE 15, 2015
Intermodal pricing slipped in June as US truckload rates rose Contract truckload rates increased year-over-year and month-to-month in June, as truckload carriers benefited from shipper concerns about capacity, according to Cass Information Systems. The Cass Truckload Linehaul Index for June rose 0.5 percent from May, reversing a two month decline, and was up 3.6 percent year-over-year, the freight payment company said... CSX says it's regaining intermodal business lost to trucks CSX Transportation is recovering after losing domestic intermodal business to the trucking sector in 2014, railroad executives said on an earnings call Wednesday. That's a far cry from what CSX said in January, when executives said there were no signs that the railroad would lose any business to its over-the-road rivals... Charleston volume growth forecast to slow after 'memorable' yea The Port of Charleston's double-digit volume growth is expected to slow to about 5 percent during the coming year but will remain above the U.S. market average, said Jim Newsome, CEO at the South Carolina Ports Authority. Charleston posted increases of 12.3 percent in loaded 20-foot-equivalent units and 14.4 percent in... Average LA-LB truck turn times hit hour and a half Harbor truckers in Los Angeles-Long Beach are accepting the fact that, at least for the moment, turn times are stuck at about 90 minutes, when a little over a year ago average turn times in the largest U.S. port complex were about one hour. The reason for this grudging acceptance of... Grand Arabia Forwarding & Fortune International wins Shamsuna solar project Grand Arabia Forwarding and FORTUNE International Transport srl were recently awarded the customs clearance and local land trucking in addition to some seafreight, airfreight, and land freight services for one of the Solar projects in Jordan "Shamsuna PV Solar Project" in Aqaba. Shamsuna PV Solar Project is a 10 MW solar... Hapag-Lloyd's container ship Cap Blanche suffers engine fire We regret to inform you that the Cap Blanche suffered a fire in the engine room on July 11, 2015 while the vessel was docked in Vancouver. Fortunately there were no injured personnel and the fire was extinguished quickly. The engine room was damaged and will require extensive repairs. We understand... Morocco becomes Africa's search and rescue training hub Morocco has become a key area for maritime search and rescue (SAR) training and has been designated to host the regional centre covering the sea areas of the countries of Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal, the Gambia, Cape Verde and Guinea Bissau. Next week sees the latest meeting of the regional North and... UPS expands global heavy freight service in Latin America, Europe For the second time this year, UPS is expanding its global express freight service, adding eight origin and five destination countries for time-sensitive, high-value heavyweight shipments. That brings the total number of origin and destination countries and territories served by UPS Worldwide Express Freight to 58 and 56, respectively, the transport... Evergreen and BSY Associates hit 40-year mark working together HOLMDEL, NJ -- In the public relations agency business where long-term relationships are a rarity, Barbara Spector Yeninas and her company, BSY Associates Inc., are marking the ongoing 40-year partnership with Taiwan-based global ocean carrier Evergreen Marine Corporation and its U. S. -based agency, Evergreen Shipping Agency (America) Corporation (Jersey City,... Ailing APMT Itajai loses SeaLand service Port of ItajaiThe APM Terminal at the Port of Itajai, already hobbled from the loss of an East Asia service that provided a good chunk of its volume and revenue, has been dealt another blow by a line owned by its parent company. SeaLand announced on Tuesday that it would shift... Incheon port aims to boost productivity, volume via projects Port of IncheonThe Port of Incheon, South Korea hopes to catapult itself into the top 30 globally in terms of size and productivity by deepen its harbor to better handle mega-ships and through the opening of new terminals. Incheon Port Authority in 2014 opened Terminal B of the Incheon New Port... Taiwanese carriers ride intra-Asia trade growth to higher revenue The three largest Taiwanese carriers, Wan Hai, Yang Ming and Evergreen Line saw their January to June revenues increase year-over-year, largely due to growing intra-Asia trade. Wan Hai, which specializes in the intra-Asia trade, posted the strongest gains, with revenue growing 7 percent from $1.03 billion to $1.1 billion. The company... CSX sees tough haul ahead after record profit quarter CSX Transportation surprised Wall Street and industry analysts, posting all-time record high second quarter earnings, but they were clear: The railroad won't be as fortunate next quarter. Strong pricing, low fuel prices and property sales won't be enough to offset the headwinds of a diminishing demand for coal, a slumping carload... Antwerp port plans on-dock LNG fuel station LNG fueling operations at the Port of AntwerpThe Port of Antwerp is seeking proposals for construction and operation of an on-dock liquefied natural gas fueling station to serve the small but growing market for LNG-powered vessels. Antwerp has provided truck-to-barge LNG fueling since 2012 wherein trucks delivered LNG from a terminal... Dedicated trucking demand drives Marten Transport growth Strong shipper demand for dedicated trucking service is fueling growth and higher profit at temperature-controlled truckload carrier Marten Transport. The Mondovi, Wisconsin trucking company increased its profit in the second quarter, while adding trucks to bolster its growing dedicated trucking business. Marten, like other carriers, is riding a wave of shipper interest... Long Beach port president confident diversions won't last Port of Long BeachThe ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles will win back most of the market share they lost to East and Gulf Coast ports during labor disruptions this past year by moving cargo to eastern destinations faster and cheaper than other ports are able, Long Beach's chief... CargoSmart launches new sailing schedule platform HONG KONG - CargoSmart Wednesday launched a new sailing schedule search platform aimed at helping shippers and logistics service providers manage their ocean routes while having added visibility. Known as "big schedules" the program will source ocean carriers' published sailing schedules and live vessel location data in order to provide... Cosco Pacific first-half figures shrug off slowing China trade HONG KONG - Cosco Pacific's Ningbo container terminal handled almost 20 percent more containers in the first half compared to the same period last year, helping overall throughput at the port just south of rival Shanghai to grow by 9 percent.Of the 10.5 million 20-foot-equivalent units that moved through Ningbo... Chinese farmers go Internet shopping - for tractors One of the thousands of tractors offered for sale on Alibaba's online Taobao Marketplace.HONG KONG - China's 700 million farmers can now buy their tractors online through an Alibaba Group's e-commerce platform following the recent launch of a shopping channel dedicated to farm products.In an interesting, if unexpected, online shopping... FMC suggests industry advisory council on US port congestion The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission is considering formation of an industry advisory council to discuss port congestion, and said a starting point might be demurrage and per-diem detention fees. The commission floated the idea in an 88-page summary of four FMC hearings last fall on port congestion, which the commission called...

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JUNE 15, 2015
VLCCs reach 2015 high Eastbound VLCCs in the Middle East market have reached their highest spot market earnings level since December. Hapag-Lloyd picks IPO banks Hapag-Lloyd has selected a trio of investment banks to help it launch a EUR 5bn ($5.5bn) initial public offering (IPO), according to media reports. Hot summer for tankers Teekay has backed the tanker market fire to keep burning during this summer but it believes earnings are likely to slip back a little next year. DSME heading for a fall Korean shipbuilder DSME has admitted it is facing more losses this year, with sources claiming the deficit could be as much as KRW 2 trillion ($1.75bn). Zvezda opening next year The first phase of Russia's big new Far East shipyard will be completed in 2016. Second quarter spur for stocks? Evercore has dialled up its tanker expectations suggesting a strong second quarter results season should finally install investor confidence in the recovering market. Korean yards to share South Korea's three major shipbuilders are providing their specialised technological know-how to smaller rivals to help them build eco-ships. Seanergy in growth mood Seanergy Maritime Holdings is looking to get active in the S&P market after recovering from a restructuring. Signal settles labour lawsuit Bankrupt US yard group to pay $20m to 200 guest workers in alleged trafficking case. NAT boosts dividend Nordic American Tankers has again jacked up its dividend in a hot suezmax market. Crewman airlifted The US Coast Guard (USCG) has airlifted a seafarer from a Greek bulker off Alaska after he suffered a suspected stroke. Bonheur sees red Norway's Bonheur has posted a big loss for the second quarter of the year, although revenue was boosted. Chinese land Sewol contract A Chinese-led group has won a deal to raise the sunken Korean ferry Sewol. DSME heading for a fall Korean shipbuilder DSME has admitted it is facing more losses this year, with sources claiming the deficit could be as much as KRW 2 trillion ($1.75bn). Black Sea bid Finland's Containerships is launching a new service linking Russia to Turkey. Nakilat boosts earnings Qatar Gas Transport Company (Nakilat) has logged a 10% rise in first half profit as it lowered costs. Dof crewman killed A crewman has been crushed to death on a Dof anchor-handler in rough weather off Pilbara, Australia. Boxship loses power A containership has made it safely into a port on the US east coast after suffering a reported power failure. Maersk to scrap rig Maersk Drilling is to scrap its oldest rig in China in the face of the deteriorating situation in the offshore market. SMM's $1bn beauty Heerema Offshore Services and Sembcorp Marine have finally put pen to paper on a $1bn offshore newbuilding deal. Swiber to consolidate Swiber Holdings has proposed a share consolidation program in a bid to maintain compliance with local listing requirements. Genco approved for NYSE return Genco Shipping & Trading won approval to trade on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

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JUNE 15, 2015
Commerce reports help U.S. exporters find markets ITC: Chinese tire imports harm domestic producers AA expands Atlanta cargo operation CHM Maritime expands Mexico barge operation Swissport steps up services at Austria's Graz Airport FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications Executive Moves: Duluth Seaway Port Authority, Port of Long Beach and TIACA House leaders propose 6-month extension for transport programs UPS adds LCL rail option from China to Europe Antwerp port seeks LNG barge bunkering facility DHL launches new LTL cross-border transportation service Lakes' cargo shipments down in first half of 2015 June container volumes down 1% in Oakland CargoSmart releases new free sailing schedule database K + N profits grow in first half 2015 Major water main breaks at Port New York/New Jersey ATA: Driver turnover declines sharply in Q1 2015

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JUNE 15, 2015
Appeal lodged in OW bunker bill case Shipping company backed by UK Defence Club. Shipping missing out on efficiency gains $200 billion in potential savings, report finds. Singapore shipping minister to address London event Other events focus on marine fuels including IBIA forum on September 9. Efficiency tops Neste's agenda It's about a culture change in shipping, says operations manager. HK: Low sulphur talks with PRD ports 'very positive' Move to promote use of low-sulphur fuels at nearby ports in progress. Bomin subsidiary expands physical operations at Rostock Charters bunker tanker on the back of increased demand, says firm. South Korea eyes growing LNG bunkering market Expects use of LNG as a marine fuel to increase in Europe and China. South Korea on LNG bunkering, dual-fuel newbuilding drive Expects use of LNG as a marine fuel to quickly grow in Europe and China. Singapore ferry operator buys bunker-saving quartet New vessel design claims 'substantial fuel savings' alongside increased speed and capacity. Chimbusco: Domestic bunkering industry moving forward Oil committee outlines two objectives for the second half of 2015. Petrotrin bunker staff layoffs under spotlight Trade union questions company's intent to sell bunker operations. LR to class Dutch dual-fuel ferry Vessel will run on diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG). Analysts: Iran deal may take months to impact oil market 'Likely' sanctions will not be lifted until 2016.

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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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