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BRIEFS

October 17, 2013

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HK port falls 5.4pc in September to 1.8 million TEU, Singapore up 4.1pc China Shipping Prosperity Index returns to positive territory China's rail freight ends decline in third quarter in wake of reforms Weak markets bring carrier cost cuts that save US$5.5 billion in fuel New attacks show Somali pirates are less impressed with guards and some will put up a real fight Cargotec lower profit outlook for FY2013 IMF forecast suggests balanced, but slower growth for global logistics Multitrade Spain delivers heavy consignment of pipes and palettes from Spain to Nigeria EU goes to WTO to ask for adjudication on Russian car recycling tax US$50 million in Florida port projects closer to shovel-readiness American Airlines September volume up 7.5pc to 146,690 million ton miles Brussels Airport September cargo off 1.6pc, budget carriers did best Lufthansa Cargo hopes to resume Chongqing service, adds Lima stops Air France-KLM drastic staff cuts not enough to turn corner: CAPA Air Cargo Global said to be successor of insolvent Air Cargo Germany

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
BIMCO & others significantly update laytime definitions Carrier & NVOCC profits & volumes marked by stability, volatility Cost control, higher regulation & owner/manager partnerships seen as way forward Kalmar introduces world's first real hybrid straddle & shuttle carriers for container handling Ocean carriers are doing some things right to secure profitability, says Drewry report Seized US ship in Indian waters for nearly a month Services to merge on key route India to top infra goods importer list by 2020 Odisha ports limp back to normalcy F1 cars efficiently handled at India's largest air cargo facility Foreign investment being sought for TN, Odisha mega power projects Govt considering duty concessions for SEZ units to sell in DTA IIFC (UK) to fund infra projects in India Nalco & GMDC to set up INR 15k cr. project near Mundra

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
Maersk Line Limited's Reinhart to retire EBDG, Gulf Island Fabricators partner on OSV design Color Line to retrofit three more ships with scrubbers Euronav: Best VLCC eco-gains from retrofits, not newbuilds CIT Maritime Finance looks to get into leasing Fassmer to build Germany's first LNG fueled ferry OceanSaver BWT gets AMS approval Transocean back at DSME for another drillship Smit Lamnalco takes over Gladstone towage business

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Corps' Northwest Division head promoted to Brigadier General TSA member carriers eye rate boost for some commodities CSX Corp. releases third quarter numbers Coast Guard allowing vessels to operate with expired documents AAPA teaming with Green Marine for industry environmental sustainability

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
AIS can no longer be trusted, says hacking expert But Lloyd's List Intelligence is confident that it can spot hoaxes EU maintains state-aid guidelines Shipping industry can rely on a stable tax regime, says Moore Stephens Ship arrest in India raises questions about state jurisdiction AdvanFort-owned fishery-protection vessel and 35 crew held in Tuticorin South Korea ramps up seaborne LNG imports Prospect of new demand growth as key Asian importer seeks alternative to nuclear power Computer experts demonstrate AIS vulnerability to hackers IT security specialists show they can make any vessel appear to be anywhere in the world P3 could bring more price wars and rates volatility Alphaliner analyst sounds a warning to carriers but sees opportunities for shippers Low rates threaten transpacific service levels Most carriers are operating at a loss despite healthy volume growth More boxships idle ahead of winter lull Rise in laid-up fleet reflects planned fourth-quarter cancellations Alliances make Evergreen 'a small player' World's fourth-largest box line plays down impact of 24-vessel orderbook DVB sees light at the end of tunnel for chemtankers Modest 2% fleet growth boosts recovery prospects Mølgaard takes top finance role at Damco Shake-up brings logistics firm into join Services and Other Shipping division Los Angeles reports 5% fall in box throughput West coast hub continues downward spiral Brussels set to reveal new infrastructure funding Latest funds to improve east-west links DSME wins second drillship order Transocean unit worth $725m is attached to Chevron contract Singapore posts box volumes up 4% in September Shanghai reports flat volumes year on year with a slight drop compared to August Greece urged to develop shipping strategy to save economy Industry must make more effort to drive recovery, says Boston Consulting Five ships detained by UK September seizures join four vessels still held from previous months

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
TSA targets westbound container rates LINERS said today they will seek westbound trans-Pacific increases of up to $200 per feu by 15 November for certain commodities Euronav, still reeling, sounds 'eco' ship alert ANTWERP tanker group Euronav warned fellow operators today against investing in 'eco' ships and blamed a continuing capacity glut for 3Q13 losses of $27.14M Excel returns to operating profits GABRIEL Panayotides-led Excel Maritime has posted its first monthly operating profits since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, a new court filing has revealed Dar es Salaam goes 24-7 TANZANIA'S Dar es Salaam port is taking steps to clear cargo faster, the government said China coal imports rise 38% CHINESE customs said today coal imports rose 38% year-on-year to 25.7M tonnes in September TSA seeks box rate rise LINERS in the Asia/US trades said they are again seeking higher rates to help cover rising costs Ex-VINALINES chairman again accused DUONG Chi Dong, the former chairman of VINALINES, has been newly accused by Vietnam's government Oz identifies ID scam AUSTRALIAN authorities issued an alert today after uncovering a maritime security card and employment scam in the cruise sector Cebu disaster inquiry points to human error A PHILIPPINES Maritime Industry Authority inquiry has found that human error might have caused the fatal Cebu collision STX seeks lower payments on bonds STX CORP has met holders of maturing corporate bonds and warranted bonds to discuss debt restructuring proposals

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
Port Everglades to Get More Expansion Funds Florida's Port EvergladesFlorida Gov. Rick Scott pledged that he would ask the Florida legislature to include $14.7 million in funding for Port Everglades' Southport Turning Notch project. The new funds, which will bring the amount committed to the project to $71.4 million, will enable the port to more than double the... Federal Court Issues Injunction Against ILWU Pickets of Barge Line A U.S. district court in Oregon on Oct. 15 issued a preliminary injunction intended to prevent the International Longshore and Warehouse Union from picketing a barge company that shuttles grain on the Snake and Columbia rivers to the Marubeni-Columbia Grain elevator in Portland. Judge Ann Aiken stated that the ILWU demonstrations,... Asia Leads Charge in Infrastructure Trade China and India are tipped to overtake the U.S. as the lead importers of goods tied to infrastructure projects by the end of this decade, according to a new trade forecast by analysts at HSBC. The trade forecast also showed that total trade linked to infrastructure will triple by 2030,... HSBC Survey Predicts US Exports Will Rise HSBC said top growth sectors for U.S. exports will include industrial machinery and transport equipment.U.S. business leaders expect export volumes to rise in the second half of 2013, as global economic conditions improve and demand for infrastructure goods rises, according to a survey by HSBC North America. HSBC said its trade... JOC Honors APM Terminals Yokohama for Port Productivity JOC CEO Gavin Carter and Steen Knudsen, regional chief operating officer for the Asia-Pacific at APM Terminals. Photo: Rhiannon James.SHENZHEN, China - JOC Group Inc., parent company of The Journal of Commerce and joc.com, on Wednesday recognized APM Terminals Yokohama as the world's most productive terminal for 2012. Gavin Carter, CEO... Alibaba.com Partners with The JOC to Bring More High-value Content to Its Community of Buyers Hangzhou, September 24, 2013 - Alibaba.com (www.alibaba.com), the leading global e-commerce platform for small businesses, this month sealed a partnership with JOC Group, Inc. to introduce the latter's proprietary logistics and global trade-related content in the "Trade Intelligence" section of the Alibaba.com Buyer Community. Headquartered in the US, The JOC is... TSA Westbound to Hike US-Asia Rates as Peak Season Approaches Shipping lines that carry U.S. exports to Asia intend to increase their freight rates by $100 to $200 per-40-foot container unit on certain cargoes effective Nov. 15. Weekly rate changes for shipments from Los Angeles to Shanghai since October 2012. Full-size image TSA Westbound members are recommending a Nov. 15 increase in rates... Inside the Box Terminal The Journal of Commerce reports on the expansion and modernization of Global Terminal in the Port of New York and New Jersey. Richard Ceci, the project manager, describes the challenges of undertaking a major construction project amid operations at a busy container terminal. Be sure to bookmark Global's Amazing Race for... Maersk Line Limited's Reinhart to Retire John F. Reinhart, Maersk Line Limited's president and CEO, will retire next year.John F. Reinhart will retire as president and CEO of Maersk Line Limited at the end of January 2014. "I have been blessed to be part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group for almost 23 years, and it has been... India's Imports Fell Steeply in September India's imports and exports through September 2013; year-over-year change Full-size image The value of India's imports fell 18.1 percent year-over-year in September 2013, according to India's Ministry of Commerce. Import value fell to its lowest level since March 2011. The trade deficit shrank more than 60 percent from last September to $6.8... Marten Transport Posts Record Profit in Third Quarter Marten Transport reported its net income in the third quarter of 2013 was a record $8.0 million, jumping 22.4 percent year-over-year from $6.5 million. "We are pleased to announce our highest net income for any quarter in our history, as well as our 14th consecutive year-over-year increase in quarterly profitability," said... A Shipper Goes Into Logistics Leggett & Platt, the sprawling manufacturing and consumer products company, had little idea of what it was getting into when it hired Maik Breckwoldt out of the automotive industry in 2005 as its vice president for logistics. Theoretically, there was much to gain for a multibillion-dollar global company that had grown... Notre Dame and Stay Metrics® prepare to launch multi-year research study Driver retention company Stay Metrics® is collaborating with two senior faculty members at the University of Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business on a study of turnover in the trucking industry. Professors Mike Crant and Tim Judge of Notre Dame have a combined 50 years of experience teaching and studying... New Port Authority commissioner sworn in at today's monthly meeting TAMPA, Fla.- The Tampa Port Authority (TPA) is pleased to announce the swearing in today of its newest port commissioner, Tampa attorney John B. Grandoff III, appointed by Governor Rick Scott. Grandoff rounds out the seven port commissioners who serve the port authority in staggered terms. Five are appointed by... Park City Group to Move Trading to NASDAQ Capital Market SALT LAKE CITY, Oct. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Park City Group (NYSE MKT:PCYG), a Software-as-a-Service provider of unique supply chain solutions for retailers and their suppliers, today announced that the Company will move trading in its shares from the NYSE MKT, formerly the American Stock Exchange, to the NASDAQ Capital Market. The company expects... American Fast Freight, Inc. promotes Ron Moore to Sales Manager of Alaska American Fast Freight, Inc. has strengthened its core management team by promoting Ron Moore as our new company Sales Manager for the state of Alaska. Prior to becoming the Sales Manager of Alaska, Moore was a Transportation Consultant with American Fast Freight, Inc. Moore was born and raised in Wasilla, Alaska and... ILA Strike Closes Baltimore Port The Port of Baltimore was closed today when International Longshoremen's Association members went on strike after voting down a proposed local contract with the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore. Cargo operations at the port were halted, and terminals were closed to truck traffic. The strike was limited to Baltimore. Other East... MSC Schedules India-Europe Rate Hike Mediterranean Shipping Co. aims to increase rates in its westbound trade from India to North Europe and the Mediterranean, starting Nov. 4. The planned hike for all cargo will be $200 per 20-foot container and $400 per 40-foot container. "In order to maintain the high level of reliability and efficiency of our... Moody's Hikes CMA CGM's Credit Ratings CMA CGM Marco Polo in Hong Kong. ' CMA CGM.Moody's Investors Service upgraded CMA CGM's corporate rating to B2 from B3, citing the French ocean carrier's return to a more stable operating and financial profile. CMA CGM's liquidity position was strengthened by the $528 million sale of a 49 percent stake... DHL, BP Sign Five-Year Freight Forwarding Deal DHL has signed a new, five-year agreement to provide global freight management and forwarding services for BP, the London-based oil and gas company. DHL will provide the freight management operations for BP's oil and gas exploration and production business, and DHL Global Forwarding will provide inbound freight forwarding services to support...

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
DLPG explores 'options' Dorian LPG of the US may return to the capital markets for the funds it needs to finance newbuildings and pursue fleet expansion, according to chairman John Hadjipateras. Grain drain A labour dispute between Canada's largest railway and union workers is fuelling renewed concerns about the near-term future of freight rates in the region. Reinhart to retire The chief executive of Maersk Line Limited (MLL) is getting ready to retire after holding the helm for over a decade. Color Line gets retro-fit Finland's Wartsila has won a deal to retro-fit open-loop scrubbers on to three Color Line ro-paxes. Pirates back in action? A recent attack on a Sinochem VLCC off Somalia could herald the return of pirates to work after the monsoon season, a maritime intelligence firm says. Ognibene to lead Chief operating office Ben Ognibene has been chosen as the new leader of Connecticut pools power Heidmar Inc following the sudden death of Marc La Monte during a business trip this week. CIT eyes tonnage New York-listed CIT Group is teaming up with RS Platou Finans to expand into the vessel-leasing sector. Suezmaxes power EURN Euronav managed to confound expectations in the third quarter thanks to some "very lucrative" suezmax voyages in September, according to an equity analyst. Too much, too soon The huge availability of shipbuilding capacity and the rush by owners to order fuel-efficient eco-ships will continue to hamper a market recovery in some segments, say leading shipping figures. Grimaldi takes chair It's musical chairs at the Italian shipowners association. Clearnet doubles up London FFA clearing house LCH.Clearnet has seen freight volumes more than double in September as Chinese iron ore imports rose. US key for Hsieh Evergreen's Bronson Hsieh is expecting a big boost to US exports as China's costs rise. Cosco wins QE2 race Cosco Shipyard has won the race to convert the QE2 into a luxury five-star hotel, beating three other Chinese yards to the prestigious contract. Into Africa Growing African demand for petrol could help take up transatlantic slack in the products tanker market. Money and the mistress The former chairman of Vinalines stands accused of using state cash to buy luxury flats for his mistress. Apache keeps Blue ships Ulstein Verft-owned Blue Ship Invest has signed one-year extensions for two of its platform supply vessel (PSV) newbuildings. Nine dead in sinking Captain among those killed after China's Cheng Lu 15 smashed against breakwater in storm off South Korea. Sanfu scoops boxships China's Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering has won a big order for new containerships from a compatriot owner. Loss to fall at Phoenix Troubled Chinese bulker owner CSC Phoenix is expecting to lower its loss in the first nine months of 2013. Fesco eyes Olympic gold Russian container line Fesco hopes to cash in on Winter Olympics demand with its new boxship run. TBS returns to demo TBS International, the privately-owned shipowner, is reported to have sold another of its elderly bulkers for demolition. CMA CGM upgraded Moody's has upgraded its rating of CMA CGM following recent corporate activities that have boosted its finances. Traf takes Sudeste stake Trafigura has completed its acquisition of a majority stake in Eike Batista Sudeste Superport in Brazil. RIG back at Daewoo Transocean has returned to Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering for a seventh drillship newbuilding. Captain Phillips: First look In 2009 the US-flagged containership Maersk Alabama was hijacked by Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
Independent driver decline impacts excess truck capacity, analysts say TSA carriers announce rate hike "It makes no sense for rates to be at current levels, and it threatens the ability of individual carriers to maintain service levels heading into 2014," said Brian Conrad, the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement's executive administrator. Maersk Line Ltd.'s CEO Reinhart to retire John F. Reinhart, the long-time head of the Norfolk, Na.-based U.S.-flag vessel arm of Denmark's A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, will continue to lead the company until his departure at the end of January 2014. FedEx to spend $3.8 billion on share buyback program According to a William Blair analysis, Wednesday's stock price valued the 32 million shares at $3.84 billion, making each share worth $120. FedEx reported $5.1 billion in cash at the end of its fiscal first quarter. Earnings up for CSX in third quarter L.A. container volumes behind 2012 pace 3Q intermodal increase lifts J.B. Hunt Modest transport industry growth seen for rest of 2013 CBP's Trade Symposium falls victim to government shutdown U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Tuesday it has postponed its annual Trade Symposium, scheduled to take place Oct. 24-25 in Washington, because of the two-week long government shutdown. Analyst warns P3, general overcapacity could spark rate war FESCO service includes Sochi, site of 2014 Winter Olympics Cass: Intermodal costs down, linehaul rates up Zim, GPA transfer $8 million yacht CaroTrans adds L.A.-Fiji service Load Delivered opens L.A. office Executive moves

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OCTOBER 16, 2013
Prices mainly soft in Fujairah Avails reported to be tight in the South African port of Cape Town. EU puts LNG bunkering study to tender Study will cover infrastructure and low sulphur availability. Dynamic hires in Singapore New appointment brings experience and contacts to the job. Mid-week prices lack direction in Europe Markets giving off mixed signals. ECA ferry operator opts for more scrubbers Exhaust gas cleaning systems will allow three more ferries to by-pass fuel sulphur restrictions. Retrofit better than newbuild, says shipowner Only a three metric tonne differential between retrofit and newbuild. IFO prices soften across Asia Smooth supplies available at all key ports. Designers focus on bunker tanks in ULCS The size of fuel tanks in ultra large containerships raises 'important safety' issues. Rotterdam wins EU support To build first European LNG bunkering network. Japan monthly bunker sales volumes climb year-on-year Year-on-year sales have been rising for three consecutive months. MGO tanker missing with crew Owners lost contact with the vessel around northeast of Tanjung Penawar, Malaysia. Staff movement at Petron's bunkering department Replacement of international bunkering account executive. New CEO at Singapore-based energy firm CEO formerly senior vice president of firm's trading and fuel management arm.

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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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