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BRIEFS

October 16, 2013

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Box futures pioneer Clarksons' joins others in quitting swap market Panama Canal locks shut down for short-term maintenance into November Three bulk carriers run aground in Suez Canal, blocking northbound convoy Small Sinopec tanker explodes at Ningbo berth, killing 7, causing oil spill APM Terminals signs Van Oord-BAM to start on Costa Rica box terminal K+N 9-month net profit up 23.8pc to US$485.7 million, revenue up 1.5pc Chinese premier presses for non-US trade pact signed in two years Outgoing BIMCO chief hits eco-geeks, calls for return of conferences Syrian ports operational, but most imports now shipped in overland Hawaii grand jury seeks Matson documents in Honolulu molasses spill 497-year-old Royal Mail IPO a hit - seven times oversubscribed South African August imports up 21.9pc, exports up 15pc, growth slows Kuehne + Nagel opens its 7th logistics control centre in Singapore NNR Global Logistics USA buys CargoSphere cloud rate management IT TIACA commends ICAO delay on aviation carbon emissions tax until 2020 JAL and Airbus sign landmark deal for 31 aircraft for US$9.5 billion Sichuan Airlines takes charge of first A321 with fuel-saving winglets

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Asia-Europe rates at new lows, show latest SCFI figures Average age of global fleet has dropped to lowest in recent times, says Intercargo's 'Benchmarking Bulk Carriers 2012-13' report Bahri announces sale of fourth & last general cargo vessel BV to class largest containerships built in China Cargo vessel suspected to have sunk off Bengal coast Coast Guard detains US ship with weapons G6 Alliance implements Asia-Europe winter programme GSF questions the EC on P3 Global Alliance GSI's oceanographic research vessel dedicated to the nation at Kandla Port Oct. to see significant surge in box imports into US Leather exporters scout new markets as traditional buyers stay away Bilateral trade with Asean to touch $100 bn by 2015 : PM Forex reserves rise by $1.46 bn to $277.73 bn Govt postpones premium payments for select highway projects L&T bags various projects worth INR 1,605 cr. Docks do build nations

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Second setback in CFR Marfa privatization Brokers quit container futures market Kuehne + Nagel sees substantial increase in profit Port of Guadeloupe: business development council reshuffle First speedy FELB container train from China to Poland Militzer & Münch opens new air and sea freight entity in... Damco replaces global head of finance A lot of freight despite Europe's «silly season» IAG opens new pharmaceutical centre at Heathrow PDS launches new intra-Pacific islands service FedEx unveils new packaging solution for temperature... Ontime finds new head for Innsbruck location Germany: defective tyres cause more and more breakdowns Fewer containers in port of Amsterdam Finnair Cargo appoints new GSSA in Singapore Wenn Wertvolles verreist Founder of Wascosa passed away

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Bibby Marine unit to build another SWATH survey vessel Harris Caprock lands 100 ship Carnival satcom contract Wärtsilä 50DF engines for two Chinese built LNG tankers Heidmar's Marc La Monte dies unexpectedly at 50 Rolls-Royce books first WP order from Asia DNV GL issues guidance on LNG bunkering

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TSA member carriers plan November rate increase Port of Los Angeles releases September cargo volume numbers Florida governor to speak at AAPA annual convention Olympia Port Commission schedules second fuel dock project open house Government shutdown affecting Corps' permit application process

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Moody's upgrades CMA CGM Ports sale contributed to improved financial position Euronav loses $27m in third quarter Antwerp owner improves results amid persistent tanker oversupply Afweyne arrest in Brussels could trigger pirate reprisals Gangs linked to alleged leader's son could attack Belgium-flagged tonnage Is Euronav's fleet overvalued? UPDATE: Board will continue to monitor assets, but does not believe an impairment loss needs to be recorded on tankers Kuehne+Nagel predicts successful November box rates hike Trefzger predicts threefold increase on Asia-Europe trade DNV GL Group issues draft on best practice for LNG bunkering Class society seeks feedback to harmonise alternative fuel supply stations CH Offshore sues Venezuela oil firm affiliates over charters Two anchor handling tug supply vessels seized under Mareva injunction Mediterranean aframax market hit by Libya oil woes Glut of tankers competing for few cargoes Kuehne+Nagel reports 'weak' box growth But forwarder gains market share in the transatlantic and transpacific trades Cargotec lowers profit forecasts Slippage in ship deliveries affects its MacGregor subsidiary CSCL to gain $142m from selling terminal unit to Hong Kong affiliate Deal will transfer ownership to a China Shipping Group port investment vehicle Pacific Basin hires Citigroup to sound out buyers for its towage business Search is in preliminary stages, says Hong Kong-listed company Marc La Monte Colleagues pay tribute to chief executive of Economou-Morgan Stanley tanker venture DSME wins $1.2bn order for two drillships Deal with Africa-based owner brings offshore division's tally to $7.5bn so far this year

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Cargotec warns on MacGregor unit's profits CARGOTEC of Finland today reduced its full-2013 guidance for its MacGregor unit because of continued slippage in merchant ship deliveries Big Mouth, big sting A MAN who billed himself as one of Somalia's most powerful pirate leaders is reportedly under arrest Belgium after a sting operation OSG builds cash cushion TANKER owner OSG continues to bolster its cash on positive operating results during its Chapter 11 bankruptcy, an SEC filing revealed today Indians: prove arms on ship were legal AN INDIAN Coast Guard official told Fairplay today that the owner of an arrested security ship must produce arms permits to get it released Box derivatives bogged down FREIGHT hedging in the box trades is lagging despite increased volatility in spot rates, forcing several brokers to quit the business More smuggled migrants arrive in Italy MORE THAN 200 migrants have reportedly arrived in ports in eastern Sicily after being rescued this weekend by an Italian merchant ship and by Italy's coastguards 11 cyclones seen for Oz WEATHER authorities have predicted that 11 cyclones are likely to affect Australia in the six-month season that starts next month Drybulk recovery sparks asset value rise RECOVERY in drybulk rates has triggered a rise in asset values that now embraces all segments of the sector, said a shipbroker report issued today China-Taiwan trade rises TRADE between Taiwan and China climbed 23.1% year-on-year during the first nine months of 2013, Beijing said CMES sells two tankers SHANGHAI-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping said it has sold a VLCC and another tanker for a total of Rmb142.63M ($23.58M) Pacific Basin 'sounding out' selling unit HONG KONG-listed Pacific Basin Shipping today confirmed it is seeking to sell its towage business Chinese builders lag far short of capacity CHINA'S shipbuilding industry operated at just 75% of their overall capacities at the end of 2012, a government circular said today

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Container Volume Continues to Build at Port of Los Angeles Containerized imports in Los Angeles continued to build in September for the peak shipping season, reaching a monthly high of 370,785 20-foot-equivalent container units. The September volume was slightly larger than the previous monthly high recorded in July, although imports were down 3.75 percent from September 2012. Year-over-year container volumes in Los... CSX's Net Income Climbs CSX today reported third quarter profit of $463 million, up 1.7 percent from $455 million in the same period last year. The quarterly performance was supported by "strong" operating results and higher revenues that included benefits from customer contract settlements, CSX said in a written statement. Quarterly revenue was $3 billion,... Port of Charleston's Container Volume Rises 3.3 Percent South Carolina Inland Port in Greer, S.C.The South Carolina Ports Authority handled 133,011 20-foot-equivalent units in September, partially driving a 3.3 percent increase in container volume in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014. From July through September, the Port of Charleston moved 413,818 TEUs, including exports of 216,680 TEUs, up... Trans-Pacific Carriers Target Nov. 15 Rate Hike The discussion group representing shipping lines in the eastbound Pacific has recommended a guideline calling for a rate increase of $400 per 40-foot container to take effect on Nov. 15. The Transpacific Stabilization agreement suggested that the rate increase would cover imports from all origins in Asia to all destinations in... J.B. Hunt Transport Services' Profit Up in Third Quarter J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported its net income in the third quarter of 2013 was $89.5 million, or diluted earnings per share of 75 cents, compared with $78.2 million, or 65 cents per diluted share, in the same quarter last year. Quarterly revenue for the motor carrier, No. 3 in JOC's... Los Angeles and Long Beach Seek to Build Reefer Business While Controlling Electricity Costs Rich Dines wants more reefer cargo moving across the docks in Long Beach. Dines, a member of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commission and a longshoreman, says San Pedro Bay ports aren't as competitive as they need to be to grab the increased business, and he supports fee adjustments that... Investors, Rivals Eye Vitran Canada as Stock Price Climbs A battle may be brewing for the Canadian business of trucking operator Vitran, which this month sold its ailing U.S. less-than-truckload business. Nova Scotia-based investment firm Clarke, which has clashed with Vitran's board of directors in the past, last week paid about $1.79 million for nearly 338,000 shares of Vitran stock,... Maersk Line Plans US-Asia Rate Hike for Mid-November Maersk Line will attempt to raise rates for shipments on its trade from the U.S. to Far East Asia, effective Nov. 15: From the U.S. West Coast and inland points to the Far East, the increase will be $80 per 20-foot container and $100 per 40-foot, 40-foot high-cube and 45-foot container. From... Kuehne + Nagel's Earnings Up, But Container Volume Stalls Kuehne + Nagel's third-quarter earnings increased 8.3 percent year-over-year, even as the Swiss logistics giant's core ocean container business stalled as it prioritized profit ahead of volume. Earnings before interest and taxes rose to 195 million Swiss francs (about US$215 million) in the three months through the end of September, from... Teamsters Threaten Strike Against Canadian National The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference, which represents about 3,300 conductors, trainmen, yardmen and traffic coordinators at Canadian National, is gearing up for a strike or lockout in its relations with the Class I railroad on Oct. 28. Ongoing talks, following the expiration of the union members' contract on July 22, broke... Belgium Arrests Alleged Pirate Boss in Movie Sting A suspected Somali pirate chief has been arrested in Belgium after he was lured to the country by police posing as filmmakers who wanted him to star in a documentary about his exploits. Mohamed Abdi Hassan, known as "Afweyne" or "Big Mouth," allegedly has pocketed millions of dollars in ransom payments... Alitalia Bailout Under Fire Alitalia, Italy's national airline, averted bankruptcy after shareholders agreed to a €500 million ($675 million) government-led bailout, but European Union regulators could yet veto the deal. International Airlines Group, parent of British Airways and Spain's Iberia, claims the rescue breaches EU state aid rules and has urged the European Commission to... Private Firms to the Rescue During Government Shutdown Where to find private-sector substitutes for U.S. government publications and data during the shutdownOne of the consequences of the prolonged U.S. government shutdown is the suspension of federal transportation and trade data releases. For some companies, these releases are an essential part of conducting business by providing information on market... XLProjects gains Salammbo Group in Tunisia and Lybia Salammbo Group is a freight forwarding agent headquartered at Tripoli and having branches covering almost Libyan ports. Their dedicated team of professional, well experienced personnel contribute their fullest efforts in performing their duties to accomplish all shipping related matters, yielding successful results. They are committed give an excellent service at competitive rates... Boskalis completes sale of SMIT Gladstone towage operation to Smit Lamnalco Royal Boskalis Westminster N.V. (Boskalis) has successfully completed the sale of its Australian harbor towage business to its strategic partner Smit Lamnalco. The sale had already been announced in August 2013 as part of a strategic realignment of the towage activities. Boskalis received USD 55 million in cash for all the... Pacer Announces Addition of Experienced Executive as the General Director of Sales for Mexico DUBLIN, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pacer International, Inc. (NASDAQ:PACR), the North American freight transportation and global logistics services provider, announced the addition of Raul Rodriguez Hernandez as General Director Mexico Sales for Stacktrain Mexico de R.L. de C.V., a Pacer subsidiary. In his new role, Mr. Rodriguez Hernandez will be responsible for leading... Celtic International Hires Thomas Lohan as Vice President of Operations CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Celtic International today announced that Thomas Lohan has joined the company as senior vice president of operations. Lohan will be responsible for leading the company's day-to-day operations and will report to President Steve Golich. Prior to joining Celtic, Lohan served as director of operations, logistics and distribution at Quad Logistics... Intra-Asia Slowdown Prompting Strategic Rethink Lower demand growth and freight rates are forcing "rational" intra-Asia shipping lines to cooperate to optimize opportunities and avoid sinking into the red, according to one leading executive. Speaking to JOC earlier this month, Tim Wickmann, CEO of MCC Transport, A.P. Moller-Maersk's Singapore-based intra-Asia operator, said overall intra-Asia cargo volumes had only...

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
EURN takes aim at 'eco' Euronav is looking to equip all of its suezmaxes and VLCCs with a device designed to reduce fuel consumption, it told investors Tuesday. Euronav reduces loss Euronav failed to shed the red in the third quarter but the deficit was not as deep as many market forecasters had expected. Boskalis offloads Oz tugs Royal Boskalis Westminster has completed the sale of its Australian harbour towage business to partner Smit Lamnalco. Canada's ferry bid A new group of investors is trying to re-launch a fast ferry service between Nanaimo and Vancouver in Canada. Navios panamax fixed Navios Maritime Partners has found initial employment for a newly-arrived bulker. Thai tanker fleeced A Thai International Tankers vessel that hasn't been heard from in days was hijacked by pirates who stripped it of its cargo. Chances missed? Concerns over defective hatches on the livestock carrier Danny FII were raised by flag state Panama three days before it set sail on its fatal final voyage in 2009. Bibby unit books another Bibby Line unit Osiris Projects has logged an order for a second specialist survey vessel at a French shipyard. 2Go: not our fault Philippines owner 2Go has blamed a rival owner for the fatal sinking of its ferry St Thomas Aquinas. Busted in Brussels A Somali branded one of the country's most powerful pirate leaders has been arrested at an airport in Belgium. Lauritzen in sales race Loss-making Danish owner J Lauritzen needs to complete asset disposals to avoid a breach of bank covenants, according to Sweden's SEB Enskilda. STX O&S seeks funds Ailing shipyard STX Offshore & Shipbuilding has launched a fundraiser on the Korean Stock Exchange. Bingo crew rescued India's coast guard has rescued all 18 crew from a Taiwanese cargoship that sank on Saturday in cyclone Phailin. A tonic for Teekay An expected resolution to a couple of troublesome loans with TMT has contributed to an upgrade for Teekay Tankers. Italy faces ports strike Italian ports look likely to be shut down for a day next month in a dispute over workers' collective labour agreement. Bulker hit by blaze The crew of a Taiwanese bulker have been safely evacuated from their burning ship off China. Survey ship freed Venezuela has released a Malaysian survey vessel after intensive diplomatic efforts by the South East Asian country's government. Rio Tinto hits record Rio Tinto has reported record iron ore shipments for the third quarter of 2013 with further progress expected as fresh capacity comes on line. Xinle bags LNG carrier China's Ningbo Xinle Shipbuilding Group has won its first order for an LNG carrier from a domestic operator. PNSC in Sri Lanka deal Pakistan's ports and shipping minister has claimed a breakthrough deal for state owner Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) with Sri Lanka. Daewoo's double Korea's Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has added two more lucrative drillships to its orderbook. Platten gets top UK job Guy Platten has been appointed as the new chief executive of the UK Chamber of Shipping. OOIL outshines NOL RS Platou Markets believes OOIL is in a better position to ride out the recovery than its Asian rival Neptune Orient Lines (NOL). Open to offers Pacific Basin is looking to exit the towage business and concentrate on the dry bulk sector it emerged Tuesday. SLNG chills gas carrier Singapore LNG (SLNG) Corp has performed its first vessel cool-down service since coming on-line in May 2013.

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Maersk raising U.S.-Far East rates For exports to the Far East moving through U.S. West Coast ports, the general rate increase is $80 for 20-foot dry boxes and $100 for other size dry boxes, including 40-footers, 40-foot high cubes, and 45-foot high cubes. Air cargo propels K+N results For the first nine months of the year, the Swiss forwarder saw earnings before taxes increase by 6 percent to CHF$561 million ($612.83 million) over the same period last year, despite reduced volume in its sea freight business. Air France-KLM group maintains cargo focus The airline holding company said its subsidiaries are making serious efforts to improve cargo service despite the recent announcement that Air France and KLM will phase out their four Boeing 747 all-cargo planes by 2015. TNT Express expands morning delivery service Cathay completes move to new cargo terminal Clarkson exits container freight derivatives business Work proceeding at new Liverpool terminal Rail pricing steady despite challenges, study finds Railroad carriers are keeping prices steady despite uncertainty in the market stemming from the weak economy, modal shift and political factors, according to a recent survey of rail shippers conducted by Cowen and Co. cargo-partner adds Vietnam location Clarification: Cold train transload Washington Notebook: Shutdown halts DOE diesel index

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OCTOBER 15, 2013
Bunker market quiet in Fujairah 380 cSt material managed to gain only half a dollar in Fujairah. Prices soft across Europe Congestion easing up in Rotterdam. Class society adds to LNG guidelines debate DNV GL invites comments on recommended practice document. 'Inherent dangers' limit prospects for Arctic shipping routes 'The ships aren't ready, support facilities and port infrastructure aren't in place, and the risks haven't been figured out.' More orders for Wartsila dual fuels Chinese shipyards make dual-fuel engine orders. New trader manager for Bomin International Former ship, insurance broker to oversee all of Bomin International's trading offices. Bunker prices lack direction in Asian trade While offices in Singapore closed for a public holiday. Omani player restarts operations Barging service should follow in November. New trader at Monjasa Wajdi Elhakim has experience as a key account manager and bunker trader. Valve manufacturer partners Japanese distributor To aid expansion in the Far East. US firm buys sulphur-screening equipment To test effectiveness of fuel purification system. China issues next year's fuel oil import quota Volume remains the same as in previous years. US offshore firm in major transaction LNG-fuelled vessels are 'future of vessel support services', says CEO. Bunker tanker returns to Kaliningrad Vessel is able to supply 380 cSt grade and MGO.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	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

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

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