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September 30, 2015

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CMA CGM hikes Asia to Mozambique rate US$150/TEU from October 15 Kuehne + Nagel to lose Carrefour and close big French warehouse. SC Line enters new era linking US with Cuba with combi ro-ro car carrier US boxship goes to the rescue of fleeing Cubans on Styrofoam raft Record 3.7 million TEU handled by Georgia ports as volume rises 17pc Hapag-Lloyd IPO expects to US$500 million, selling $400 in new shares Biggest 18,691-TEU boxship diverts from Felixstowe for London Gateway GE shifts more US jobs overseas after finding export financing in Britain CEVA Logistics slashes transit times 14 days for American LCL exports U-Freight offers weekly direct LCL service from Shenzhen to Oakland Iran's local brands languish as shoppers now await western imports Scandinavian Shipping extends partnership with StreamLines Box volumes set to grow next year on major trades: economist says Boeing signs with Chinese banks to buy 300 jets and set up China plant UAL applies to US Department of Transportation to offer Xi'an flights Thales lands first dual HUD mainland order for China Southern Airlines Japan's JAL and Poland's LOT establish new air freight partnership

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
BSM to manage 6 Maersk vessels Delay in approval of SOP may prolong commencement of Indo-Bangla coastal shipping service Samir J. Shah is new FFFAI Chairman AP to set up LNG terminal at Kakinada Deep Water Port Cargo volumes at Major Ports up DP World Nhava Sheva introduces 'Meal-On-Wheels' JNPT-ICD team takes proactive measures to reduce ICD pendency by 45 pc New Mangalore Port berths season's first cruise vessel Rishi Shipping's neem oil coating plant for imported urea inaugurated at Kandla Port ACCI achieves another major milestone in Girder Bridge transportation CONCOR further slashes rail tariff between Chennai Port & ICD-Tondiarpet Doors are open for talks, Gadkari tells transporters INR improves further smartly after RBI cuts repo rate RBI surprises markets by cutting repo rate by 50 bps to 6.75 pc

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More cash cows in Germany Maya joins Zoe and Oliver Bavarian muscle for general cargo network EU wags finger at Lithuania Cargo alliance replenishes advisory board First direct service between San Jose and Europe Successful field trials in UAE Rejigging an old design Swiss Worldcargo helps e-AWB adoption New captain for C2K management team Innovative port-to-door service takes to the rails ITJ exclusive: Transfreight acquires Hoco Another unit for Asia's biggest B777 operator Flipkart adds e-commerce experts to shopping cart Zim upgrades Asia-Med services Contract rates take a nasty tumble

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Italdraghe weed dredger for Lake Victoria Dense mats of water hyacinth and hippo grass steadily taking over Lake Victoria have closed the fishing and tourist boating industries in Kenya's third largest city, Kisumu, and are threatening fish stocks. The situation is so serious that the World Bank funded a loan for the Kenyan government and GLDD wins LNG terminal contract LNG exporter Cheniere Energy has tapped US dredging contractor Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD) to dredge two ship berths at its marine terminal being built in Corpus Christi, Texas. The project, which involves dredging approximately 3.3 million m3 (4.3 million yd3) of material, also includes EBRD takes stake in Turkish port operator The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will take a 10.84% stake in the capital of fast-growing Turkish cruise port operator Global Ports Holding. The bank said the proceeds of its investment, which will enable Global Ports to increase its capital from TRY66.25 million (USD21.79 Fresh cargo outlook brightening Demand for ocean shipping capacity by producers and importers of fresh food is bound to grow faster in the coming years despite economic difficulties in key emerging markets, experts have agreed. Accelerated growth was forecasted in the annual consumption of fresh food until 2020, according to Hundai Mipo wins box ship pair Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has won a contract for the construction of two 25,000 dwt container ships from Seoul-based Nam Sung Shipping Co. The 1,600 teu vessels will be built for Seoul-based Nam Sung Shipping Co and delivered in May and July 2017. The Korean owners operate 20 fully cellular vessels on Indian recyclers win ClassNK compliance Two years after applying for a ClassNK certification for internationally compliant shipbreaking, two Indian yards have been issued with statements of compliance (SoCs). The SoCs were issued to yards belonging to Priya Blue Industries and Kalthia Ship Breaking, both located at Alang in the western Analysts: Sembcorp Marine faces profits reversal Singapore rig builder Sembcorp Marine may reap lower profits as more customers request to defer rig deliveries, a securities house has predicted. Demand for rigs and drillships has shrunk as oil prices continue to trend downwards and oil companies cut back on exploration and production activities. BSM to manage Maersk Line ships Maersk Line has decided to hand over the management of six vessels to Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM). "Currently managed in-house by Maersk, the six vessels ranging in size from 2,500 to 11,000 teu will be managed over the next five years from BSM's Ship Management Centre in Hamburg, Weak dry bulk market may claim more victims A weak dry bulk shipping market could put more firms in 'jeopardy' after the collapse of Daiichi Chuo Kishen Kaisha in Japan, shipping analysts in Oslo warn, adding that Daiichi's apparent lack of funds to undergo restructuring worsens the situation. "The company owns 95 ships and is 17% owned by Owners told to 'prepare for European CO2 regulation' Classification society DNV GL has advised shipowners to start preparing for Europe's own CO2 emissions measuring and cutting scheme, which comes into force on 1 January 2018. The Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) regulation will apply to all vessels equal to or larger than 5,000 gt VLGC rates slip ahead of October LPG prices Rates to ship LPG on very large gas carriers have fallen by USD10 per tonne as the market quietens ahead of Saudi ARAMCO's announcement of LPG contract prices for October. The Baltic Exchange assessed the benchmark Gulf-Far East rate at USD79 per tonne on 28 September, compared with USD89.50 per Shipping as usual during Sydney's Barangaroo do Commercial shipping in Sydney Harbour in October will be overshadowed, but not disrupted, by a fleet of tall ships commemorating 200 years of maritime history and the opening of the Barangaroo foreshore redevelopment. "It will be business as usual," Brendan Elliott, community engagement manager,

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
'With Cargolux China, we will avoid the mistakes that led Jade to fail as a JV' LNG will slash costs for box ship operators as ECAs spread and oil price rises again Weak contract rates add to pressure on operators on Asia-Europe container trade

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Indiana shipyard faces $119,700 in OSHA penalties Greek operator uses SKF solution for condition monitoring Maersk puts 12 ships under third party management Rand Logistics appoints Corporate VP of Procurement Freeport McMoran discovers oil in Deepwater GOM

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Drewry Benchmark Club gives report on contract ocean freight rates Panama Canal widening project now over 93 percent complete Cle Elum ceremony marks anniversary of Coast Guard Medal of Honor recipient's death Maersk Line taps two firms to manage 12 vessels NYK Bulkship takes delivery of new coal carrier vessel

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Safety issue under-reporting 'endemic', offshore safety report finds Lives potentially at risk from nature of offshore employment Petrobras issues early termination to Ultrapetrol platform supply vessels Ultrapetrol to consider negotiations with Petrobras and employment in other offshore markets Is this the future of LNG shipping? Interbasin trading, low rates, further fleet growth: Gas shipping industry forecasts developments set to reshape industry USCG makes it easier to extend ballast water compliance date Move comes as approved systems are still unavailable Offen vehicle CPO Holding announces first results Net result $23.6m, Hamburg owner says Mersey Maritime chief Teasdale retires Founder director will remain on organisation's board Asian shipowners welcome certification of Indian recycling yards Granting of statements of compliance shows there are high levels of safety and environmental protection, says ASF ICTSI makes further move to alleviate Manila congestion Terminal operator hopes equipment upgrades at nearby Subic facility will convince local customers to shift business away from Manila Thriller in Manila Sailors' Society kicked off its first gala dinner in the Philippines and announced an expansion of its home building initiative MSC rules out IPO or acquisitions Diego Aponte says world's second largest container line will remain focused on organic growth Port of Ningbo merges with port of Zhoushan Greater ports consolidation can be expected in Zhejiang region Frontline delists from London Stock Exchange Limited liquidity and costs force Fredriksen tanker company to leave London Exchange Singapore to launch initiatives to attract talent to maritime sector Action committee aims to bring in more than 1,200 recruits over next five years Daiichi Chuo seeks quick corporate restructuring Update: Japanese bulker operator stresses court protection is limited in civil rehabilitation proceedings Maersk puts 12 ships under ER and Schulte management Danish giant admits it is seeking to learn best practice from leading practitioners Zhong Chang Marine chairman resignation fuels back-door listing speculation More China-listed coastal shipping firms have become takeover targets Low carbon emissions maritime initiative launched in Singapore IMO-led project aims to support energy-efficiency measures for shipping MSC calls a halt to further boxship orders Diego Aponte encourages other lines to act responsibly in managing Asia-Europe capacity Wärtsilä to maintain GasLog's LNG carriers Marine solutions and services provider secures a three- to five-year contract LNG shipping stocks hammered in US trading Investors' concern over commodities giant Glencore spreads to gas carriers US Coast Guard apprehends vessel at port of Tacoma Bahamian-flagged ship will remain in port until safety issues are resolved

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Does Swift's reduced outlook signal trouble for trucking? When Swift Transportation lowered its earnings guidance for 2015 last week, it raised concern in some quarters that the wheels were coming off the truckload market and perhaps even the economic recovery. However, the reduction in earnings at the largest U.S. truckload carrier has more to do with growing pains... Port Performance Conference North America Dar es Salaam works to double capacity, cut dwell times The fast-growing port of Dar es Salaam is working to double its annual capacity to 30 million metric tons per year and reduce dwell times from nine days to five by 2020, in an effort to become the top gateway to landlocked East African countries. The Tanzanian port serves the growing... Outlook for fresh food cargo brightening Refrigerated ocean cargo volumes are bound to grow at an accelerated pace in the coming years despite economic difficulties in key emerging markets, experts say. Annual consumption of fresh food is expected to pick up the pace over the next five years, according to reefer and agriculture experts from leading global... JOC forecast: US imports to hit record high this year U.S. containerized imports this year will surpass 20 million 20-foot-equivalent units for the first time, driven by continued strength in housing, automobiles and consumer spending, predicts JOC Senior Economist Mario O. Moreno. In the JOC's latest quarterly Container Shipping Outlook, Moreno increased his 2015 forecast for U.S. import volume to 6.6... Technology aims to double hourly port container throughput Container ports fighting bottlenecks that drive up costs for shippers may soon have a new weapon: an automated container management system that promises to double throughput hourly. Israel Aerospace Industries said its newly unveiled Rethinking Container Management System, an autonomous solution for unloading, loading, and moving and storing containers in ports... Port labor actions hurting Brazil poultry exporters Libra Terminal 37, Port of Santos, Brazil.Strikes and slowdowns by Brazil's customs officers are creating serious delays for chicken exporters in Brazil, according to the Brazilian Association for Animal Protein (ABPA). Marcelo Oliveira, the chief communications officer at ABPA, told JOC.com the week-old strike by Federal Agricultural Inspectors (FFA) is taking... USA Truck names Con-way's Tewari president of trucking USA Truck continues to restructure its management team, hiring 25-year trucking veteran Martin Tewari as president of trucking, a new position at the company. Tewari, formerly vice president of operations at Con-way Truckload, will report to USA Truck President and CEO Tom Glaser. Glaser, who became president and CEO in July,... Novorossiysk to deepen to lure larger ships from Ukraine Port of NovorossiyskThe Russian government plans to spend between 20 and 25 billion rubles ($400 to $500 million) to expand and deepen the harbor of the Novorossiysk seaport to handle larger vessels, in order to make it more competitive with Ukrainian ports also on the Black Sea. The project, slated to... Cosco, China Shipping talks to drag on for another month HONG KONG - China's two largest shipping lines and their subsidiaries have extended the trading suspension of their shares for another month as the carriers continue to discuss "asset reorganisation" in what is strongly believed to be negoriations over a merger.Shares of Cosco, China Cosco, China Shipping Container Lines, China... Europe-east coast S. America container outlook bleak, Drewry says LONDON - The Europe-East Coast South America trade is facing a bleak future with freight rates set to remain under constant pressure from shrinking container volumes, according to Drewry Maritime Research. The latest demand figures show northbound traffic is inching toward zero growth while the southbound leg remains deep in negative... Scrapping has little impact on oversupplied trade routes, Drewry finds HONG KONG - If all the ships over 20 years old were demolished tomorrow, the global fleet would shrink by around 750,000 TEUs, or 4 percent of the total, yet ship utilization on the embattled Asia-Europe services would not budge 1 percentage point.Drewry made this surprising point in its Container... Rising volumes push Manila, Subic to upgrade ports Subic Bay International Terminal Corporation has added 16 new Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors to its prime mover fleet ahead of an expected increase in container movement in the coming months.HONG KONG - International Container Terminal Services Inc. is investing heavily in construction and port equipment to improve productivity that will... SeaLand reliability improves after bumpy start SeaLand, launched in January to provide a more specialized service in the Americas, got off to a rough start with reliability of around 50 percent, but in the ensuing months the company said it has made major progress meeting shippers' needs. SeaLand has focused on its feeder network to increase...

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Shipping shares dip further Shipping industry stock prices continued to slide Tuesday's as analysts point to concern about commodities-related shares. Hapag-Lloyd mood change Moody's Investor Service has upgraded its outlook for Hapag-Lloyd's credit rating as a result of low bunker prices, the company's merger with the liner business of Chile's Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) and plans for an initial public offering (IPO). Sinotrans orders quartet Sinotrans Shipping has ordered four boxships at CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Company for $98.2m. VV hope for VLCC prices VLCC prices are expected to heat up to match the strong market, according the VesselsValue.com. EMGS shrinks its fleet Oslo-listed seismic survey company says vessel disposals are part of cost reduction measures. Godby buying ro-ro Finland's Godby Shipping has agreed to buy a veteran ro-ro as the market picks up. New North Korean link China establishes first official shipping service to neighbouring nation. Hail Mayor Jeffrey! Church bells rang out in the City this lunchtime as Lord Mountevans was formally elected Lord Mayor of London for the next year giving a further boost to the city's shipping community. South African flag reborn? South Africa's national flag has welcomed its first ship since 1985. Zim banks $24m Israeli line sells stake in European terminal to pay off some of its bond debt. Indian breakers backed Japan's ClassNK issues statement of compliance to two ship recycling facilities. STNG buys back $9m Scorpio Tankers has invested over $9m in its own stock in the past month, it told investors today. Time to catch the knife? DNB Markets says it may be time to buy LNG shipping stocks caught in commodity/Glencore selldown. Get ready for Stoptober UK P&I Club says further measures should be implemented to prevent smoking on ships. Nobu's hybrid dream Embattled shipowner secures Singapore patent for eco-efficient vessel design. Pittas shows new hand Greek family now owns over one-third of Euroseas following its last call on investors, filing shows. Offen reshapes to grow Reederei Claus-Peter Offen has reshaped its shipping business with a view to expansion in a move that may foreshadow an initial public offering (IPO). Victoria duo fined The master and chief officer of a Hong Kong bulker have been fined in connection to its grounding off Sweden last week. Gunvor eyes Dutch buy Swiss trader in talks to acquire a Rotterdam refinery from Kuwait's national oil firm. GMS ships out newbuild Abu Dhabi owner charters out brand new vessel delivered ahead of schedule to oil major. Daiichi looks to rebuild Daiichi Chuo Kisen says it will be business as usual as the company directors attempt to build a new future for the company under Japan's civil rehabilitation law. MOL takes Daiichi hit Giant Japanese shipowner MOL has revealed it will book a loss of JPY 25bn ($208m) due to its exposure to compatriot bulker player Daiichi. Trojan bulker detained A Greek bulk carrier has been detained by the US Coast Guard (USCG) in the port of Tacoma due to safety deficiencies. Maersk in third-party move Container giant breaks with tradition in sending a dozen ships to outside managers. Four vie for ferry run Four potential operators have submitted bids to continue a Canada to US ferry service. Prosafe chairman resigns Prosafe chairman Ronny Johan Langeland has stepped down for health reasons. Daiichi files for bankruptcy Japanese shipowner Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha has filed for bankruptcy protection with huge debts. Norden eyes cape sales Norden looks set to offload two of its capesize bulkers as it looks to concentrate on the smaller segments of the dry bulk market. Mystery ferry deal Incat Crowther has been commissioned by an undisclosed Central American operator to design a unique monohull fast ferry. GLDD wins dredging gig Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corp has secured work to carry out dredging work for an LNG export terminal in Texas.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Report: Tight capacity, M&A means fewer partners for 3PLs, increased prices DHL opens new pharmaceutical logistics center Munich-based logistics company establishes Scandinavian subsidiary Starbucks CEO credits supply chain organization for company's success

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
LR to test, verify SulNOx's fuel emulsion technology Will also provide technical support and consultancy services. Nigerian anti-oil theft measure deters oil exporters The requirement has contributed to a sharp rise in freight rates between West Africa and the US. 'Alarming' incidence of fuels with poor cold temperature properties 'MGO fuels have been known to solidify at temperatures exceeding +20°C,' claims additive specialist. Fuel-saving propeller completes sea trials Shows 'significant" savings over conventional propellers. LNG-barge design gets class approval Approval in principle for Jensen prototype. Bunker players weigh impact of DCKK bankruptcy 'Fallout for for Japanese players could be substantial.' Gunvor closes in on refinery buy Has said it will keep it as working plant. Shell to start loading LNG from Gate Move supports developing LNG bunkering infrastructure. 'World economy can absorb costs of sulphur cap' 'Shipping industry will comply,' says IMO secretary general. De-bunkered vessel refloated off-Sweden 'Extensive damage' to bulk carrier, says Swedish Coast Guard. Chinese shipbuilders to build LNG bunkering stations Projects to commence over the next two to three years. Tokyo-listed shipping firm to file for bankruptcy Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha weighed down by debts. Med ECA unlikely in 'medium term', says Port of Barcelona Due to resistance from Mediterranean countries with coasts on Africa, says port head. Reports: Italian bunkering, port services firms to merge Augustea, Scafi, and Cafimar were formerly under the same group until 1982. Tokyo-listed Japanese shipping firm to file for bankruptcy Company weighted down by debts amounting to $988 million. Shipping and climate change A statement from the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization. Sri Lanka has to be maritime hub 'for more than South Asia' 'We have yet to realise the full potential of our valuable ports and shipping.' Shipping and climate change A statement from the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization. The CO2 budget is shrinking fast Shipping needs to act now to avoiding climate-induced turbulence later. LUKOIL Marine launches iCOlube in the UK Official event held earlier this month at Kensington Palace.

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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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