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August 28, 2015

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Hutchison hints Australian operations at risk unless dockers settle down International court rules Russia to pay for Greenpeace false piracy arrests Cosco Pacific profit up 12pc to US$164.4 million as revenues falls 8.6pc Mombasa docks its biggest ship, 5,466-TEU Clemens Schulte after dredging CMA CGM freezes Liberty Solo service from north Europe-US east coast Mercmarine unveils state-of-the-art engine room simulator in Colombo Singapore ships must be ready for Ship Security Alert Systems tests Tauranga port commands 97pc share of North Island's dairy exports with Coda Virginia International Gateway deploys first hybrid shuttle carrier in US DHL Express opens US$14 million Melbourne airport customs warehouse Stifel air freight confidence hits 2015 low after promising end to 2014 MNX Global Logistics opens life sciences logistics centre in Amsterdam

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AUGUST 27, 2015
CFSAI's new office inaugurated by Chief Commissioner of Customs, Nhava Sheva Globalising shipbuilding industry in India encourages DMS to sign contract with agent Containerised imports through US ports may rise by 3.6 pc in Aug. New iron ore loading record achieved at Paradip Port Pipavav Port commences RoRo operations Sadbhavana Divas observed at JNPT Speed up Western DFC, Modi tells officials CAI forecasts 380 lakh bales of cotton crop for 2015-16 Fall in rupee not seen as boon for all exporters INR recovers on fresh dollar selling Nitin Gadkari leads an eminent line-up of speakers at MALA 2015

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AUGUST 27, 2015
One man's meat... Shipping Scores of new trailers for multimodal services Ruslan carries the heat to Arabia Infrastructure operator banking on Swiss system Intermodal / Strasse Cronus Logistics set to reap award Van Dieren acquisition accomplished DP World lifts profit Thai Airways suffering from flat cargo demand Turnover to top EUR 1 billion this year? Sontheimer informs for Schenker Port of Savannah to enhance automation processes Help for Hilti New intermodal shuttle train in Sweden Another feather in cap of e-commerce manager Cooperation with Persian Group kicks off Southeast Asia trade prospering in the long run Temporary closure of Kazakh airport

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Port of Tokyo's cargo traffic down in May The Port of Tokyo saw its cargo traffic fall 6.7% in May from a year earlier to 6.797 million tonnes, as foreign trade tumbled at a double-digit rate while domestic trade also declined slightly, according to preliminary figures released by the Tokyo metropolitan government. Of the 6.797 million APM Terminals makes second quarter profit despite volume fall APM Terminals this week announced in its second quarter (2Q) interim report an underlying profit of USD159 million despite a volume decrease of 6% compared with 2Q14. The terminal operator attributed the decline in containers handled to the divestment of two facilities in France and Virginia, US. North Atlantic Drilling sees no new contracts for 2015 work start North Atlantic Drilling (NADL), the harsh environment drilling rig operator, says that trading conditions remain challenging, but that large numbers of old units in the global fleet are candidates for scrapping. The company reported net profit of USD44.2 million in the second quarter of 2015 Deputy chairman and general manager of Hebei Port Group under probe Li Min, deputy chairman and general manager of Hebei Port Group, has been placed under China Communist Party's probe over allegations of serious violations of party disciplines and laws, a statement of the party's discipline inspection commission in Hebei province said on 26 August. The statement Seadrill seeks to postpone deliveries on continued weak market Seadrill, the London-based listed drill ship and rig owner in John Fredriksen's business empire, seeks to postpone further newbuilding deliveries on continued weak market, the company said in a statement. Seadrill currently has 15 rigs under construction comprised of four drillships, three Hoegh LNG sees strengthening demand for FSRUs Hoegh LNG, the listed LNG carrier and floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) owner in the Leif Hoegh group of Norway, sees strengthening demand for FSRUs. The group, which owns four FSRUs and five LNG carriers, reported a 2Q15 net profit of USD 5.9 million compared to a loss of USD8.6 Awilco LNG deep in the red on overcapacity Awilco LNG, the listed Norwegian owner of four LNG carriers, has reported deep interim losses and warned of continued overcapacity in the market. Group net loss in 2Q15 amounted to USD11.7 million compared to a small profit of USD0.2 million in the same period last year. Revenues plunged to USD7.3 Pyeongtaek-Dangjin seeks two new general cargo berths The South Korean port of Pyeongtaek-Dangjin is inviting tenders to build two new berths for general cargoes. Since 2012, Pyeongtaek Regional Oceans & Fisheries Administration has been working to upgrade the port. This month, it completed expanding the access channel to the West Port. On 26 Danish Ship Finance warns soft rates norm in short to medium term A flow of newbuildings to the market has reduced the average age of the world's merchant fleets, which means scrapping has less room than before to address oversupply, Danish Ship Finance (DSF), the Copenhagen-based shipping bank said. "Across the segments (of ship types), the orderbook as a Avance Gas sees healthy market to continue Avance Gas Holdings, the Oslo listed VLGC operator, expects the market to be able to absorb a large orderbook and produce good results in the near future. Group net profit in the second quarter of 2015 (2Q15) rose to USD41.3 million from USD23.8 million in the previous quarter. Revenues rose to Unlicensed bunker supplier fined in Singapore A Singapore-registered company has been fined for selling bunkers in the city-state without a licence. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore said on 26 August that JL Petroleum pleaded guilty in court on 18 August. JL Petroleum sold bunkers on 14 occasions between 2 and 25 June 2013, using Maersk Oil looks to restructure parts of UK operation Maersk Oil, which is part of the Copenhagen based A.P. Moller-Maersk group, said it is planning to restructure parts of its operation in the UK due to challenging markets and that 200 jobs could be affected. "As a result of ongoing challenges in the market and Maersk Oil's cost transformation Golden Ocean in red on weak demand Weak demand rather than excessive growth of the dry bulk fleet continues to plague the sector, said Golden Ocean Group, as it reported a loss for both the second quarter and the first half of 2015. According to the listed dry bulk shipping company in John Fredriksen's business empire, the net loss UMW 2Q15 profit down 51% Malaysia-listed offshore services provider UMW Holdings posted a profit of MYR133.4 million (USD31.3 million) for the second quarter of 2015, down 51% year on year (y/y), while its revenue was at MYR3.4 billion, down 12% y/y. The company attributed the decrease in earnings to revenue reduction in Tianjin port president detained Chinese prosecutors have detained Shanghai-listed Tianjin port's president Zheng Qingyue for dereliction of duty. Zheng is among 11 people detained in relation to the explosions that rocked the port city on 12 August. They are officials from Tianjin local transportation management authorities, work Jinhui Shipping and Transportation sinks to loss of $12.6m in 2Q15 Jinhui Shipping and Transportation sank to a loss of USD12.6 million in the second quarter ended 30 June on a fall in revenue and a write-off on a newbuild. During the period, Jinhui booked a USD2.9 million in write-off on a bulk carrier newbuild that it abandoned in May, a stock filing of Jinhui COMEC's loss widens 139% y/y in 1H15 CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering Group (COMEC), said its loss widened 139% year on year (y/y) to CNY525.0 million (USD82.0 million) in the first six months of 2015 because of write-downs on its orderbook. For the same period, COMEC took provisions of CNY268.9 million for its orderbook in the

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AUGUST 27, 2015
Cheap fuel and trading curbs dampen carrier appetites for the biggest boxships Coyne forced to divert supply flights while Kazakhstan upgrades vital Uralsk runway

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AUGUST 27, 2015
Great Lakes shipyard to build tug for Guatamalan customer USCG orders precautions following Tianjin explosions Ezra and Japanese engineering giant in subsea joint venture Maritime Salvage Conference set for Sept. 22-24 in Stamford Damen delivers ICE class ASD tug to Lithuania ASL books tug and barge contracts worth US$100 million Wartsila 34DF racks up LNG carrier successes Svitzer orders six ASD tugs from Turkey's Sanmar Shipyard

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AUGUST 27, 2015
Court sides with Port of Vancouver in energy terminal SEPA appeal Two Sea-Tac Airport fire crews heading to assist with wildfires NYK begins loading autos at new Port of Pipavav facility Northwest Seaport Alliance reports cargo numbers for month of July Alaska Airlines taps Jason Berry as air cargo managing director

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AUGUST 27, 2015
The company results round-up FREE CONTENT: DP World, Odfjell and CSCL all find reasons for optimism Irish shipping sees growth in most segments Statistics from Irish Continental and IMDO point to increases in all markets, save dry bulk Wirana takes on Norwegian Shipowners' Association support of beaching ban Hong Kong-based cash buyer finds stance "difficult to reconcile" with Norway's ratification of Hong Kong convention Golar LNG operating results hit by weak spot market Owner continues to expand floating liquefaction and FSRU options Russian exporters running on empty A shortage of equipment threatens to derail the country's fledgling export revival CSCL reports in the black, buoyed by better business in the Pacific Asia-Europe volumes drop 2% but revenues in the arena are down 17% SIPG faces slower growth amid dismal economy Port operator sees box volume increase 4.4% to 17.3m teu in the six months Awilco losses deepen as LNG market stays weak But scrapping and new production will eventually prevail, Norwegian operator insists Beijing detains Tianjin Port Group president for blast investigation Zheng suspected of dereliction of duty Odfjell hails best three months since financial crisis Norwegian chemical tanker outfit books $7m profit for second quarter Frontline firing on all cylinders New-look Frontline to create a $2bn industry player to rival current leader Euronav Golden Ocean cites sluggish demand after second-quarter loss Fredriksen bulker outfit loses $33.5m in first results after Knightsbridge merger UK port boss in Humber move Simon Bird quits Bristol to take up new post in northeast England DP World reports strong first-half figures Free zone acquisition drives profits up 22.3% to $455m Marine insurance mulls lessons of Tianjin blast Risk management will rise up agenda, experts argue

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AUGUST 27, 2015
Malaysia and Indonesia join forces to counter rising piracy Members of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency during anti-piracy training.Malaysia and Indonesia are working together to fight rising piracy in Southeast Asia less than a week after six attacks, two targeting containerships, occurred within 48 hours, according to a report. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency has stationed an additional helicopter task... China trade forecast to grow in mid-single digits for next five years A plummeting stock market and the devaluation of the yuan have knocked China down a peg, but the Asian manufacturing powerhouse will still grow its trade with the world more than 5 percent annually over the next five years, according to a recent IHS forecast. "These increases will not be the... Carribean ports shut down, prepare for tropical storm Operations at ports on the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico were shut down Thursday as the eastern Caribbean awaited the arrival of Tropical Storm Erika. Thursday morning, the "poorly organized" tropical storm was roughly 85 miles off the west coast of Guadeloupe, moving west at 16 miles per hour with... TPM 2015 Sponsor: Port Tampa Bay Port Tampa Bay CEO Paul Anderson on the maritime trade industry's recent labor contract problems and the need for more influence on Capital Hill. Interviewed at TPM 2015, Anderson spoke about the benefits of ports forming alliances, as seen in the Gulf and U.S. Northwest. ... DP World warns of slowing growth after double-digit profit gain Global terminal operator DP World reported a 22 percent increase in net profit during the first half of 2015 but said it expects growth to slow amid a "challenging" global economy during the rest of year. DP World's increased first-half profits were aided by the company's March acquisition of Economic Zone... US Coast Guard to monitor cargo from Tianjin The U.S. Coast Guard said that "out of an abundance of caution," it will monitor arriving ships and containers that were in Tianjin when the Chinese port was rocked by explosions on Aug. 12. In a marine safety bulletin, the Coast Guard noted that there have been no confirmed reports of... TPM 2015 Sponsor: CMHI Erik Yim, senior commercial director for China Merchants Holdings (International), on competition in South China, CMHI's home ports development, the impact of growing manufacturing in the Pearl River Delta region and the company's expansion strategies. ... APMT Mumbai plays down shipper complaints Gateway Terminals India, or APM Terminals Mumbai, said it is taking all the necessary steps to speed up its gate activity that has drawn complaints from logistics providers operating in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, the country's busiest container gateway. "We are working closely with our clients - the shipping lines and... Shippers, brace yourselves. You are in for a ride The turbulence sweeping global stock markets during the past few weeks is a belated recognition of what people involved in supply chains, including container shipping, have known for a while: Apart from a few bright spots such as U.S. imports, growth globally is slowing, in large part because of the... Russia's RZD to build inland port aimed at easing St. Petersburg congestion Russian railway monopoly RZD plans to build a $30 million inland hub aimed at reducing congestion at the nearby St. Petersburg port and handling transshipped cargo from the country's largest container gateway. The 44-acre inland port capable of handling 45,300 twenty-foot equivalent units annually will open at the Shushary railroad station... China Cosco profits soar while CSCL tumbles in first half HONG KONG - The listed units of China's two largest shipping lines reported their interim results today with wildly diverging profits achieved by the two state-owned carriers in the first six months of the year.China Cosco Holdings posted a 183 percent increase in first half net profit while China Shipping... DHL pours investment into Africa to grow its coverage Frank Appel, Deutsche Post DHL Group CEO.HONG KONG - DHL Express will invest $20 million in sub-Saharan Africa this year to increase its footprint, taking the German logistics giant's total investment in the continent to more than $50 million in the last year.The investment reflected the importance of emerging markets... APMT Mumbai downplays shipper complaints Gateway Terminals India, or APM Terminals Mumbai, said it is taking all the necessary steps to speed up its gate activity that has drawn complaints from logistics providers operating in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, the country's busiest container gateway. "We are working closely with our clients - the shipping lines and... LA-LB terminals move toward truck appointments In a high-risk, possibly high-reward attempt to manage truck flow and reduce congestion, 10 of the 13 container terminals in Los Angeles-Long Beach on Thursday adopted a trucker appointment system action plan with the goal of establishing a system of appointments throughout the harbor beginning in 2016. Terminal operators across the... Tianjin Port Group CEO faces charges over deadly blast HONG KONG - Tianjin Port Group chief executive officer Zheng Qingyue has been accused of dereliction of duty by China's highest prosecutions agency after an investigation into the huge Tianjin blasts that killed at least 145 people earlier this month.The Supreme People's Procuratorate, based in Beijing, said it had taken... DHL pours investment into Africa to grow its coverage Frank Appel, Deutsche Post DHL Group CEO.HONG KONG - DHL Express will invest $20 million in sub-Saharan Africa this year to increase its footprint, taking the German logistics giant's total investment in the continent to more than $50 million in the last year.The investment reflected the importance of emerging markets... Task force to tackle Jakarta's lengthy dwell times Jakarta's Tanjung Priok Port.HONG KONG - The Indonesian government has set up a task force faced with the daunting goal of slashing container dwell times by more than half at the country's largest port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta.A directive from the president's office wants the dwell time cut from... South China carrier Chu Kong posts solid first half HONG KONG - Pearl River Delta specialist carrier Chu Kong Shipping Enterprises has reported first half net earnings up 16 percent year-over-year, following on from its healthy 14.6 percent annual profit earned in 2014.Net profit at the Hong Kong-listed group reached $15 million and revenue grew 10 percent to $120... DAT spot market van truck rates drop; flatbed, reefer rates hold A drop in available spot market truckload van freight pushed the national average van rate down one cent to $1.76 per mile in the week that ended Aug. 22, DAT Solutions said. That decline reflects a seasonal slide in spot market demand and pricing, the load-board operator said. Dry van loads...

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AUGUST 27, 2015
Stealth falls to loss Stealthgas has come in short of the market's expectations during the second quarter. Ultrapetrol on notice South American tanker and offshore shipowner Ultrapetrol has been told to boost its Nasdaq share price to meet its listing rules. Stealth far from potential Stealthgas has fallen short of the market's expectations during the second quarter, hot on the heels of a tanker sale. WWS loses and lays up World Wide Supply (WWS) has seen red ink in its second quarter bottom line as the next month will see the company operating with two vessels fewer. Cosco returns to profit Bulker and boxship owner China Cosco Holdings Co (CCHC) has made it back into the black in the first half thanks to more efficient operations and a boost from a state scrapping scheme. CSCL profit down 97% China Shipping Container Lines (CSCL) has reported a steep decline in its first half profit although its capacity increased. ICG on the rise Irish Continental Group (ICG) has seen passenger and freight volumes grow in a stronger regional economy. Danske buoys Frontline Danske Bank has upgraded shares in John Fredriksen's Frontline as it closes in on a merger with spin-off Frontline 2012. Golar's Brazilian business FSRU owner set to boost its GoFLNG concept with investment in South American LNG station. Oceanteam sees red Oceanteam Shipping of Norway has logged a loss for the second quarter as it continues to keep its distance from the depressed oil and gas market. Ezra in $1.25bn subsea tie-up Singapore shipping group Ezra Holdings is forming a new subsea company in a deal worth $1.25bn with Japanese engineering group Chiyoda. Aurora's earnings triple Oslo-listed LPG carrier owner rides high VLGC rates to increased net profit and revenue for Q2. Nord/LB stronger again German shipping lender Nord/LB has cut loan losses once again as it logged better earnings in the first half. Hoegh pushes back Grace Hoegh LNG has delayed the delivery of a new FSRU from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) in a "very soft" market. VLGC rates lift Avance A red-hot spot market for very large gas carriers (VLGC) has pushed up the profit of Avance Gas during the second quarter. Seadrill weaker in Q2 John Fredriksen's drillship company Seadrill has posted lower profit in the second quarter as revenue fell. Awilco LNG falls to loss Norway's Awilco LNG has slumped to a loss in the first half of 2015 as the weakening LNG market took its toll. Weak market hurts Golar Cool Pool partner posts moderate loss in a quarter that saw only one third of its fleet utilised. Odfjell bounces back Norwegian chemical tanker owner Odfjell has returned to profit in the second quarter as costs were cut. Golden Ocean bigger not better The expanded fleet of bulker owner Golden Ocean (GOGL) has fallen to a loss as vessel operating costs soared in the second quarter. Jinhui back in the red Jinhui Shipping and Transportation has reported a second quarter loss of $13m as revenues for the period were almost cut in half. Uni-Asia teams up Uni-Asia Holdings has teamed up with major shareholder Yamasa Co to acquire a series of four handysize bulker. Bunker firm charged Singapore authorities clamp down on illegal sales of ship fuel within domestic waters. Maran Nakilat expands Nakilat, the shipping arm of Qatar's liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, is expanding its joint venture with John Angelicoussis.

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AUGUST 27, 2015
Washington state dockworkers help fight forest fires Ocean3 makes major adjustments to Asia-Europe loops Report: Increased industry engagement needed to address port congestion Ocean3 slow steams transpacific services R+L Carriers partners with Day & Ross Freight Executive Moves: Gulftainer and MOL Los Angeles/Long Beach container terminals adopt appointment system for drayage drivers Commerce increases Q2 U.S. GDP estimate Soft trucking spot market largely decoupled from contract market DP World profits up 22% in first half

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AUGUST 27, 2015
RightShip to adjust GHG Emissions Rating formula Changes may cause 'a slight adjustment' to some vessel ratings. Wartsila dual-fuel engines 'becoming industry standard' Firm says it has a 70% market share at South Korean shipyards. Distillate/high sulphur spread affecting scrubber paybacks But DFDS says it will stick to its plans. Distillate/high sulphur spread affecting scrubber paybacks, says DFDS But in conference call, company is sticking to its plans. Piracy maintains grip on southeast Asia Vessels flying the Singaporean and Malaysian flags are most frequent targets. Topoil eyes Scandinavian expansion Chartered tonnage and new storage brought in to meet growing demand. Hapag-Lloyd in profit Aided by lower bunker costs. Bunker player reports 'vanished' payment Authorities in move to locate suspects behind alleged cyber crime. 'Significant shift' in fuel testing since new ECA limit More focus on distillate problems, some caused by automotive diesel, while residual fuels issues ease. LNG valve manufacturer sees growth in marine sector Growth supported by 'predicted rise' in growth of LNG-fuelled vessels. Japan: Bunkering disruptions could see price spike Bunkering operations at Japanese ports resume on Thursday. Singapore: MFM-equipped bunker tankers nudge 30 Ahead of 2017 deadline making equipment mandatory. Blast at Brazilian bunkering station Facility's fuel oil heating unit bursts into flames. Service halt for Black Sea bunkering tanker Vessel to undergo scheduled repair next month. Singapore bunker tankers equipped with MFM solution Total number of MFM-equipped bunker tankers has increased to 28. Crude prices decrease on concerns demand may slow US crude stockpiles declined by 5.45 million barrels last week. Singapore's fuel oil storage operators may 'lose out' While operating in a 'challenging environment'.

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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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