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July 2, 2013

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Regulator delays Nehru port's planned 70pc container tariff increase Jebel Ali Terminal 2 opens, ready to accommodate 18,000 TEU ships Evergreen Line offers new Indian subcontinent and Persian Gulf services Fujian direct box volume with Taiwan up 6.49pc to 263,600 TEU in 5 months EU and Somalia set September 16 for 'New Deal' talks in Brussels US trucking hits all-time high on factory-retail sectors' sudden growth APMT: Mombasa to outperform rivals as cargo moves from road to rail SCPA funds to place under conservation 1,000 acres of land as part of navy base mitigation New planes add 62pc more capacity to Etihad round-the-world route CAAC approves to set up China Southern Airlines Henan subsidiary FedEx to expand with 1,900 light, fuel efficient delivery vehicles

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JULY 1, 2013
AADA postpones China-Australia rate hikes to Aug. 1 ADPC & Abu Dhabi Customs sign strategic partnership agreement APL takes delivery of second of five 14,000-TEU vessels to be chartered to MOL BDI rises to 1,171 points, portends better outlook for dry bulk shipping EU to introduce emission norms for large ships Evergreen strengthens Subcontinent & Gulf service network InterManager puts seafarers at the heart of its activities Oil Spill Response strengthens Singapore s position as an international oil & gas hub Retrofitting solutions seen enhancing performance, cutting costs South Carolina Ports Authority approves $123 m in capital spending Chennai Port scraps third container terminal project Enhanced value per transaction to boost online exports Govt targets INR 1.15 lakh cr. investment in PPP infra projects INR turns weak on dollar demand Proposal to increase import duty on sugar opposed Tax havens not sharing info to be blacklisted US business groups condemn India's policy Export Import Workshop s 29th batch from July 20 Global manufacturing continues to show marginal growth

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Militzer & Münch gains expert for airfreight Ratioform names logistics and distribution director CMA CGM reorganizing the Americas Hellmann Worldwide new partner of System Alliance in Turkey UPS takes over IBM's know-how Vanguard Logistics Services establishes offices in Vietnam Rotterdam offers LNG bunkering EU proposes new monitoring for CO2 emissions Swiss Abacus Shipping extends portfolio Gefco becomes Volkswagen Audi's new logistics partner in... Geodis Wilson expands rail freight services in China Renault Trucks tests extended range 16 t electric truck HNA group takes over TIP Trailer Services Ansaldo STS nets new ERTMS signalling contract in France AeroMexico to expand US operations Hawaiian Airlines to serve Taipei More services between South America and Spain

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JULY 1, 2013
Bergen Engines now a unit of Tognum AG Caterpillar to acquire Berg Leevac acquires Tidewater's Quality Shipyards MHI Nagasaki Shipyard lays keel for AIDA cruise ship Oro Negro orders two more jack-ups at PPL Shipyard Triyards starts first job in new floating dry dock Damen delivers first in new PSV series Navy League honors TOTE's Anthony Chiarello M.E.B.A. and Interlake Steamship agree new contract Fincantieri delivers third cruise yacht to du Ponant

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JULY 1, 2013
Olympia port board continues general obligation bond hearing Alaska Airlines adding Portland to Tucson, Reno flights OOCL marks christening of new 13,208 TEU box ship Repair project shutting down Seattle-Tacoma Airport runway NAFTA partner trade led by truck shipments

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JULY 1, 2013
MOL Comfort fore section 'is stable under tow' Remaining half of boxship makes slow progress to port of refuge in adverse weather Red Ensign loses tonnage as Ofer fleet is restructured Group switches ships from UK to Singapore management to redistribute its assets US regulator targets insurers as new Iranian sanctions kick in Regulators investigate at least three non-US firms for violating ban Charter highlights India's role in supporting VLGC market Middle East Gulf to Asia freight rates dip, but more Indian fixtures are expected this week Does Oaktree have a masterplan? Some say the private equity firm has a strategy - others say it seizes opportunity Oaktree Capital Management sets the agenda One person's vulture capitalist is another's contrarian Owners eye new gas cargoes from 2016 and beyond Global liquefaction capacity to double by 2020 MSC amends Solas but pushes Italy for more Costa Concordia information Casualty's cost to insurers is expected to top $1bn West African states sign anti-piracy code But there is no deal to allow international armed guards in their territorial waters What price the fight against piracy in West Africa? Governments have cut defence budgets but shipping firms are cash-strapped too Hot air Brussels must stop procrastinating about emissions rule changes Capesize rates rise comfortably above operating costs Atlantic supply-driven rally is expected to last the week Box ports brace themselves for P3 tie-up Some terminals will lose out from planned merger, Drewry warns MOL sells capesize as secondhand values rise New iron ore supply from Brazil and Australia to boost bulkers Opinion split on how long Asia-Europe rates hike will stick Analysts offer divergent views Owners opt for scrubbers as SOx emissions deadlines loom An expensive problem has an expensive solution Scrubber 101 A guide to exhaust gas cleaning Hotter than July Asia-north Europe box rate improvements will be tough to maintain Precious avoids locking in long-term contracts for now Hashim will wait until the BDI clearly moves upward Aker-owned Ocean Yield raises $1bn through IPO Asset provider has ordered car carriers for charter to Höegh Angelicoussis orders two LNG carriers DSME to deliver $400m ships in 2016 Vard in Brazil profit warning Cost overruns and 'high pressure in the subcontracting market' hold back offshore vessels builder

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JULY 1, 2013
Box rate seesawing warned THE RATE increase in the Asia/Europe box trade is being sought as of today, but rates are likely to continue to seesawing, a senior shipping analyst predicted Ardmore files in NY for IPO ARDMORE Shipping is testing the NY waters for what could be the first mainstream shipping IPO since 2010 - presenting an intriguing foil to Scorpio Tankers 1,700 boxes sank with Comfort's stern MITSUI OSK Lines confirmed to Fairplay today that about 1,700 containers sank along with the stern portion of MOL Comfort SMM wins $417M deal SINGAPORE's Sembcorp Marine said today it has secured two orders for jack-up rigs from returning client Oro Negro, worth a total of $417M Foxx urged to stress US infrastructure REBUILDING US infrastructure should be a priority for Anthony Foxx as the successor to US Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, a key senator has urged Otto bags $50M order SINGAPORE-listed offshore yard Otto Marine said today it sold another support vessel for $50M to RY Offshore Ltd MOL sells three bulkers MITSUI OSK Lines has sold three bulkers in its push to streamline its fleet and restore profits SCF costs appeal rejected THE UK Court of Appeal has unanimously dismissed a claim by two Sovcomflot subsidiaries that sought legal costs from former fleet charterer Yury Nikitin Ningbo wastepaper imports rise by 339% CHINA'S Ningbo imported 1.08M tonnes of wastepaper in the first five months 2013, 339% more than in that period of last year US court clears TMT cash TMT HAS secured authorisation from US Bankruptcy Court in Houston to use cash collateral to meet operating expenses Chemoil unit granted $800M in lending SINGAPORE-listed bunker supplier Chemoil Energy said a subsidiary has secured $800M in syndicated bank loans SAUDI ARAMCO raises July LNG contract price SAUDI ARAMCO has raised LPG contract prices for July Another bunker player loses Singapore licence LICENCE of bunker supplier Coast-Channels Marine Services was not renewed today, said the Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore Frontline issued shares in ATM deal FRONTLINE, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, said today it has issued 655,552 new ordinary shares under an at-the-market equity distribution agreed in June Korea Line invites bids - again KOREA Line Corp today put itself up for sale all over again

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JULY 1, 2013
TSA Lines Plan Trans-Pacific Peak-Season Surcharge Buoyed by positive reports on consumer confidence and spending, shipping lines that carry containerized imports from Asia announced today they plan to implement a peak-season surcharge of $400 per 40-foot container to all U.S. destinations effective Aug. 1. This would be the second rate hike in one month in the eastbound... Rotterdam Bunker Fuel Prices Slide Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot prices for high and low sulfur bunker fuel saw moderate declines in the week ending June 28, according to daily BunkerVision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services. High sulfur bunker fuel reached its lowest average since June 2012. The average price... TOTE Appoints Logistics, Trucking VPs for Carlile Transportation Systems John ArmstrongGene CarlsonTOTE Logistics has named John Armstrong as vice president of logistics and Gene Carlson as vice president of trucking operations for its subsidiary Carlile Transportation Systems. Armstrong joins Carlile from Alta Logistics, another subsidiary of TOTE Logistics, where he was the director of logistics. He has experience in leadership,... SIA Cargo Restructures Management; Lee to Take Helm Singapore Airlines Cargo has appointed Lik Hsin Lee its new president, effective Aug. 1, 2013. Lee will succeed Kai Ping Tan, who will return to parent company Singapore Airlines as senior vice president of corporate planning, a post currently held by Lee. The management changes are part of an ongoing program... USACE Report Favors Port Everglades' Channel Deepening A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers report on the proposed deepening of Florida's Port Everglades has said the project would improve safety and lessen delays, allowing more cargo to move through the port, accordign to the Miami Herald. However, the study also acknowledged that there would be some inevitable environmental damage... US Exports by Truck to Mexico Jump Exports by truck from the U.S. into Mexico jumped nearly 20 percent year-over-year in April 2013, according to data obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. Overall value of cross-border traffic increased in April. U.S. cross-border exports to Mexico Full-size image The value of exports by truck from the U.S. to Mexico... Total Quality Logistics Named a Top Workplace in Cincinnati Cincinnati, Ohio - For the fourth consecutive year, Total Quality Logistics (TQL) has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati by Enquirer Media. Top Workplace finalists are determined solely by employee feedback gathered through an online survey conducted by an independent, third party. "Our people are our greatest asset. We invest in our... BDP Becomes ACC Affiliate Member PHILADELPHIA, July 1, 2013 - The Board of Directors of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) has named as an affiliate member global logistics solutions firm, BDP International (BDP). BDP has been involved with the organization since 2002 when it became a partner in its Responsible Care® program, the chemical industry's... Food Authority Expands Fleet with Fuel Efficient Vehicles from Ryder MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE:R), a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, announced today that Food Authority, a family-owned and operated food service provider that distributes produce and grocery products to Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, District of Columbia, and Pennsylvania, has refreshed and expanded its fleet with 66... Value of Japan's Imports, Exports Jumps in May Japan's imports and exports through May 2013; year-over-year change Full-size image The value of Japan's trade increased 10 percent in both exports and imports in May 2013, according to Japan's Ministry of Finance. Imports reached their highest value in more than 2 1/2 years. Japanese imports were valued at 6.763 trillion yen (about... DHL Delivers Nine Gorillas Back to the Wild PLANTATION, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In a unique conservation initiative in partnership with The Aspinall Foundation, DHL, the world's leading logistics company, has delivered a family of nine silverback gorillas from Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in Kent to the Batéké Plateau National Park, Gabon. The gorillas were transported 9,000 km, departing from the UK... US Cross-Border Trade With Canada Climbs Cross-border trade via rail and truck between Canada and the United States climbed in April, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The combined value of exports rose 4.8 percent year-over-year to roughly $21 billion, while import value grew 5.3 percent to $18.7 billion. U.S. cross-border imports from... CenterPoint Acquires Properties Near Port of Houston CenterPoint Properties has purchased six buildings, occupied by Exel Logistics, in Houston, for $42.6 million. The seller, TA Associates, was represented by Trent Agnew and Rusty Tamlyn of HFF. "This transaction proves our commitment to a thriving industrial market that serves our mission of investment in port, rail and intermodal-related facilities," said... EU Proposes Ship Monitoring of CO2 Emissions The European Union said all ships of more than 5,000 gross tons calling at its ports would have to measure and report their annual carbon dioxide emissions beginning in 2018. The proposal by the EU's Executive Commission has been negotiated over several years and is unlikely to face much opposition from... Port of Houston Orders Ship-to-Shore Cranes, RTGs Konecranes' STS cranes in Savannah, Ga.Konecranes has received a $56 million order from the Port of Houston Authority for four super-post-Panamax ship-to-shore cranes and three rubber-tire gantry cranes. The STS cranes will be shipped to PHA's Barbours Cut Terminal in late 2014 and supplied during the first quarter of 2015, while... Add Three More Ships to Maher's List of Diversions Maher Terminals has diverted the following Zim vessels from its terminal at the Port of New York and New Jersey to other marine terminals at Port Elizabeth, N.J., to be discharged: Zim Qingdao, voyage 39E, will work at PNCT Terminals in Port Elizabeth on July 5. Zim Monaco, voyage 25W, will work... 32 Advisors Announces Duaine Priestley to Open Houston Office & Expand Energy Practice NEW YORK, June 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 32 Advisors is pleased to announce that Mr. Duaine A. Priestley has joined the firm. Mr. Priestley will open the 32 Advisors office in Houston, Texas this July. "We're excited that Duaine is joining 32 Advisors, and we anticipate that he will be... FTR Associates Garner Forecasting Awards during Annual Automotive Outlook Symposium BLOOMINGTON, Ind.--The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago presented two Freight Transportation Research Associates (FTR) forecasters with the Best Overall Economic Forecast award at the 20thAnnual Automotive Outlook Symposium. This year's symposium brought together experts to examine the near-term automotive forecast outlook and the impact of last year's automotive labor agreement. On... Port of Milwaukee Assists in Exporting Locally Made Mining Shovel Milwaukee - An enormous, locally manufactured mining shovel will be loaded on an ocean-going vessel at the Port of Milwaukee's Federal Marine Terminal #2 on Friday. The Joy Global P&H model 4100 shovel will be transported aboard the Intermarine "Ocean Crescent" for delivery to the port of Manzanillo, Mexico. This...

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JULY 1, 2013
Capt Wei calls it quits The market is rife with reports that the long-time chairman of China Ocean Shipping Group (Cosco) is retiring after nearly 20 years at the helm. Swedbank upgrades SFL A leading European equity analyst upgraded shares of Ship Finance International Monday despite ongoing concerns about exposure to US-listed compatriot Frontline. Stena inks rig order Stena Drilling of the UK has placed an $800m order for a pair of semi-submersible drilling rigs at Samsung Heavy Industries in South Korea. York tied to tanker play A private equity firm led by US billionaire James Dinan has been linked to the acquisition of a pair of product tankers under construction in South Korea. RABT frees up funds Loss making Rederi AB TransAtlantic (RABT) has made breakthroughs on several fronts in its ongoing war against costs. KLC back in play Korea Line Corp is hoping to strike it second time lucky in the hunt for a buyer. Two more for Wisby Croatia's 3 Maj shipyard said it has won another order from Sweden's Wisby Tankers. Norden deal for Star Star Bulk has signed a short period contract for one of its supramax bulkers with Norden. Maran builds Qatar ties John Angelicoussis's Maran Gas has added a pair of LNG newbuildings to its joint venture with Nakilat after the Qatari company tied up a huge refinancing package. SFL in sale-and-leaseback John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has taken a jack-up newbuilding from stablemate North Atlantic Drilling on a sale and leaseback deal. Two more turn white The Thai and US flags have moved up to the Paris MOU's white list in 2012. China's VL spur China could support orders for close to 100 VLCC newbuildings if its ambitious refining plans come to fruition, according to Poten & Partners. Arrested ship grounds A Vietnamese bulker arrested for alleged rice smuggling has been forced ashore by a storm in the Philippines. Excel faces cape fight A partner of restructuring Greek owner Excel Maritime is disputing the company's ownership of a capesize bulker. Sembmarine's Mexican double Sembcorp Marine has secured yet another jack-up rig order from Mexico's Integradora de Servicios Petroleros Oro Negro (Oro Negro). Suez security stepped up The Egyptian military has stepped up security around the Suez Canal to ensure growing protests do not disrupt shipping. Pros and cons of P3 Maersk, CMA CGM and MSC's new alliance will boost profitability at the liner giants but will fail to dent the hot competition in the liner trade, ICAP says. Master dies on tanker The body of a tanker captain has been brought ashore in New Zealand. Vard slumps on warning Shares in Norwegian offshore vessel builder Vard have plunged by over a tenth after the company issued a profit warning on Friday. Frontline ATM open Frontline has sold off over half a million shares in the first few weeks after launching an ATM offering aimed at helping its bond headache. Fisher wins Total deal UK shipping group James Fisher has won a deal to supply monitoring equipment to a Total platform off Congo. Ardmore getting better Anthony Gurnee's Ardmore Shipping has set its sights on a New York listing at a time when its financial performance is improving. Angelicoussis takes two John Angelicoussis has returned to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering for a couple more LNG carriers. Otto sells again Singaporean offshore owner Otto Marine has sold a second multi-purpose field and ROV support vessel to RY Offshore in a sale and lease back deal worth $50m. Precious waits Precious Shipping will seek out more long-term charters when bulker rates see a definite upward trend. Three more for Damen Damen Shipyards Group has announced new orders for two tugs and a workboat. Containers lost off India An alert has gone out to ships off India after 17 boxes were lost from a Shipping Corp of India (SCI) container vessel. Gas carrier set free India's Varun Shipping has managed to secure the release of its 57,200-cbm LPG carrier Maharshi Vamadeva (built 1991) but an aframax tanker remains shackled in Singapore. SunStone fixes cruiser SunStoneShips and Comfort-at-Sea, two Companies linked to International Shipping Partners of Miami have lined up a new charter for the 12,800-gt cruiseship Ocean Atlantic (built 1986).

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JULY 1, 2013
HOS rule change starts today The U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's new hours-of-service rules, which regulate the amount of break time truckers need to take during a shift, among other things, have gone into full effect as of July 1. Broken MOL ship continues to be towed to port The Japanese liner carrier said Saturday evening that it's continuing to tow the fore portion of MOL Comfort, which broke in half on June 17 in the Indian Ocean. The aft part of the ship sank with most of its boxes. Port Everglades makes headway toward harbor dredging After 17 years bogged down in Washington bureaucracy, the Florida port has passed a major milestone in its effort to excavate mud and sand from its channel to enable passage by much larger cargo vessels. EU looks to police maritime emissions CMA CGM completes French sovereign fund investment FSI's intent to invest in CMA CGM was first announced in February, when the carrier unveiled a financial restructuring designed to inject roughly $625 million into CMA CGM's coffers through investment and debt refinancing. CenterPoint expands Houston footprint IATA: Industry must be more attractive to investors AGS starts same-day service Have container rates turned? Momentum buys forwarder Eling leads Dachser's finance activities

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JULY 1, 2013
Jamaican bunker players should 'get serious' about LNG 'LNG is coming,' says director general of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica. Prices move independently in Fujairah But prices going up in Suez. Prices firm in Rotterdam Congestion reported at Rotterdam loading bays. Report: Trading house enters bunker market Daewoo International has begun trading bunker fuel, say market sources. Asian shipbuilders see bright LNG future Fuel economics will aid shift to gas, executives believe. Adams appointed executive director of DBTG Former IBIA chief executive in new role. Istanbul supplier deploys two new double-hulled barges 'We are investing for our business and the future,' says Energy Petrol CFO. Another Singapore bunkering firm loses licence MPA enforces licence terms and conditions. Asian bunker prices soft at start of week Offices in Hong Kong closed for public holiday. Gazpromneft Marine Bunker starts operations at Sochi 'Cargo and passenger shipping at Sochi port is increasing,' says CEO. Dan-Bunkering relocation Bunker firm moves Thieu-vi Phung to Singapore. OI managing director moves on Phillips: 'While sad to be leaving, I am hugely excited about the next chapter.' Reports: Former Brightoil staff joins OW Bunker Clarence Chang has been appointed general manager of OW Bunker Singapore. MHI starts construction of 'fuel-saving' cruise ship 7% bunker savings planned for the newbuild. Bunkering firm restarting operations at Hong Kong South Horizon International Petroleum to start providing bunkers at Hong Kong from August.

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PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+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

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

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%.

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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.

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

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

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

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