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BRIEFS

October 18, 2013

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Transpacific Stablisation Agreement hikes rates US$400/TEU November 15 Port of Los Angeles September volume declines 4.57pc to 710,892 TEU Moody's upgrades CMA CGM after asset sale, declaring outlook 'stable' One of four ILA units shut down Baltimore port over local contract More shipowners likely to turn to bond sales to raise cash: S&P UPS now offers expedited ocean freight service from Asia to Mexico Tokyo Port container volume up 0.3pc to 2.09 million TEU in first half South Carolina ports post 3.3pc quarterly box growth to 413,818 TEU EU e-Compliance to distill shipping regulations into one IT format Liverpool2 container terminal due to open 2015, quay wall work begins Savannah new barge crane handles super-heavy lift of US$8 million yacht Cathay September cargo off 4.4pc to 128,610 tonnes, passengers up 6pc Cathay Pacific's new US$760 million cargo terminal begins full operation IAG Cargo blasts Alitalia state rescue 'protectionist and illegal' Chinese domestic express market to boost air cargo over 20 years: Airbus Qantas renewal continues as 68th Boeing 737-800 readies for service IAG Cargo opens new temperature sensitive pharma centre at Heathrow

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Bureau Veritas launches pipeline damage assessment tool CaroTrans launches direct South China to US Southeast LCL service EU's Union Customs Code likely to come into effect on Nov. 1 Global logistics to see balanced, slower growth, says IMF ICS Mumbai & SPNM's seminar today Intercargo finds UK Club the best on PSC compliance Moore Stephens welcomes EC decision to maintain maritime state aid guidelines NYK seminar for global staff focuses on challenges in the next five years Rising shipping volumes bring temporary relief to sector US ship will not be released before probe is over: Vasan Rice, wheat exports up during April-Aug. North American East Coast ports gaining market share INR recovers on fresh dollar selling

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UIC launches European Capacity4Rail project CaroTrans expands transpacific services Volvo Group to optimize truck manufacturing in Europe Cargo-Partner opening up in Ho Chi Minh City EC to maintain maritime state aid guidelines Production of DAF trucks starts in Brazil Gefco: new national subsidiary in Croatia NSW ports in Australia greet new CEO Royal Brunei adds B787 services Transmashholding starts locomotive delivery to RZD UPS and Mexico team up to build healthcare clinic Wisag soon to start services in Cologne/Bonn German ports handle less cargo Nach Singapur kommt Deutschland Young Forwarder of the Year is clear

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Signal Ship Repair redelivers dredge Wheeler Aquarium research vessel takes shape at Derecktor yard Kings Point resumes operations Piracy incidents down, but don't relax MHI unveils electro-assist turbocharger Becker reports strong orders for rudders, ducts Ulstein PSVs will be first ships from new Brazil shipyard Marioff in five year maintenance deal with Carnival

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Port of Olympia releases numbers for third quarter Study finds transport industry boosts Portland-metro economy Port of Bellingham names theme of gingerbread house contest Vancouver Port Board meeting to look at Tesoro Savage lease US rail freight traffic has up/down week

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
P3 carriers unveil their schedules Operations start in second-quarter 2014, pending regulatory clearance Rotterdam LNG hub plan receives $100m boost EU funding positions Dutch port and Gothenburg as gas distribution hubs Pirates release hijacked product tanker but steal its cargo Incident in Asia signals regional shift from petty theft to West Africa-style fuel raid Maersk pledges to strengthen its own identity despite P3 tie-up Carrier plans distinct branding and customer services within new alliance P3 will improve operational efficiency for terminal operators But whether ports can enhance profitability is far from certain Woodside enters spot shipping market Major LNG producer will operate tonnage not linked to specific projects Avance Gas lists on Oslo over-the-counter market Fredriksen joint venture takes advantage of strengthening LPG market Sanko shake-up allows hedge fund Elliot to take over Move gives reduced Japanese tanker and bulker operator room to rebuild TSA recommends westbound rate hikes Carriers tap peak season for US exports to Asia Three Louis Dreyfus Armateurs vessels launch in China Capesize and handysizes bound for French owner and associated company K-sure backs financing for 21 Korea-built Scorpio product tankers Export-credit insurer guarantees $360m of $460m syndicated loan TUI rules out floating Hapag-Lloyd before autumn 2014 The right ingredients not in place, says stakeholder's finance chief Heidmar names chief operating officer Ognibene as interim chief executive Tanker pool company veteran previously overseer of Heidmar's pool managing directors Mixed bag for dry bulk owners seeking Oslo listing Klaveness calls off proposed IPO due to lack of support but Western Bulk pushes ahead Chinese demand for West Africa crude bolsters rates BW Peony and Aragona will load in West Africa in early November, bound for China Longshoreworkers' strike shuts Baltimore Stoppage at specialist port for auto shipments could threaten carmakers' supply chains Polembros builds for the future Series of 10 newcastlemaxes chartered out to Oldendorff Carriers is consistent with owner's long-term outlook Owners explore a new funding landscape Publicly listed firms tap the markets as others turn to investment funds or to China yards Greek owners are Intercargo mainstays for a fourth decade Key issues range from deadly cargo liquefaction to port inspectorate corruption, says Platsidakis Ariston builds a thoroughbred in China State-of-the-art Sea Stallions give their name to a new Greco-German founded handysize pool Economou could launch new dry bulk arm for newcastlemax orders Investors on the alert as Greek shipowner ponders an IPO Greeks lead Northwest Passage breakthrough Seamar-managed panamax retraces the route of Niarchos behemoth Lorentzen & Stemoco launches a base in Greece Dry bulk draws an old name to Voula Bulker nation keeps the faith Despite uncertainties Greeks invest to take fleet to new heights

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Keppel profits rise 32% KEPPEL Corp said today net profits for the third quarter ended 30 September rose $32% year on year Tokyo court approves Sanko reorganisation TOKYO District Court today approved Sanko Steamship's reorganisation after more than 92% of the ship operator's creditors endorsed its proposal US shutdown fix leaves supply chains at risk RETAILERS welcomed the end of the 16-day shutdown of the US federal government but warned that the latest temporary deal keeps supply chains at risk Aegean plots convertible offering PETER Georgiopoulos-chaired Aegean Marine Petroleum Network today announced a convertible bond offering to raise $75M to repay short-term debt and for other corporate purposes Hanseatic shuffles deck GERMAN fixed-premium P&I insurer Hanseatic Underwriters has shuffled its capital providers Korea contract values rise CONTRACT values of ship orders clinched by South Korean builders hit $30.4Bn in the first three quarters of 2013 128 migrants rescued A US NAVY warship has reportedly rescued 128 migrants being smuggled in the Mediterranean Sea off Malta Fortescue iron ore cargoes rise 60% FORTESCUE said iron ore shipments out of its Pilbara mines surged 60% year on year in the quarter ending in September Klaveness scraps unit's IPO TORVALD Klaveness of Norway said today it has decided to scrap a planned IPO and listing of a drybulker venture Newbuilding orders hit post-Lehman high NEWBUILDING orders in September hit their highest point since Lehman Brothers collapsed five years ago Capesize rates pushed down A DROP in Brazilian iron ore cargoes has been a major factor pressuring Capesize rates, anaysts said Tangshan box throughput rises CHINA'S northern port of Tangshan recorded throughput of 499,986teu during the period from January to September 2013, up by 78% year on year, according to Tangshan's transport authority Drybulk snarls rise 12% CONGESTION in major drybulk ports rose 12% from last week, as congestion rose in major ports in Brazil, Australia and China Hanjin hit by weak rates HANJIN Shipping's earnings will remain under pressure at the end of the 3Q13 peak season due to weakening container freight rates

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Japanese Government Adopts New Anti-Piracy Bill The Japanese government adopted a new anti-piracy bill at a cabinet meeting this week that would allow private armed guards to board Japanese-registered oil tankers and other cargo ships in waters off Somalia and elsewhere. The government will seek to have the bill enacted during an extraordinary session of the Diet,... Reform-Minded Myanmar Has Long Road Ahead Thilawa is located some 20 miles down the coast south of Yangon, the commercial center and former capital of Myanmar in the days when it was more famously known as Burma. There, a gleaming new multipurpose port complete with 3,300 feet of berth - with a planned adjacent special economic... China Accepts WTO Ruling in US Poultry Dispute Chinese officials have officially accepted an August finding by the World Trade Organization that China improperly imposed anti-dumping and counterveiling duties on U.S. poultry. In 2009, China was the largest foreign market for U.S. broiler meat, buying 613,000 metric tons of chicken. In September of that year, Chinese officials determined the... Lobsters' New Reefer Tale Wholesale prices for lobster caught in Maine and Canada have plummeted to $2.30 a pound, about the same price commanded 25 years ago, as the annual catch grows. Most consumers, however, aren't seeing the savings because restaurant menu prices largely haven't dropped. In Maine, the industry is trying to jumpstart the... CaroTrans Launches Los Angeles-Fiji LCL Export Service CaroTrans has launched a direct less-than-containerload export service between Los Angeles and Suva, Fiji, expanding its reach in the Pacific Rim. The new service, which has a transit time of 12 days, offers expedited and bonded forwarding from Suva to Nadi and Lautoka, Fiji. CaroTrans, a non-vessel-operating common carrier, has partnered... Q&A: Losing Sleep Over the FMCSA Q: I've just read something that makes no sense to me, and seems like an invasion of people's privacy to boot. We're a motor carrier, and as such are subject to what's been increasingly intrusive safety regulation by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The FMCSA regulates how many hours our... Chinese Policies to Hurt Shipping, SSE Chief Says SHENZHEN, China - China's shipping industry faces further turmoil as the country imposes new polices aimed at reining in severe overcapacity in the steel, cement, electrolytic aluminum, plate glass and shipping industries, according to the head of the Shanghai Shipping Exchange. China is tackling chronic overcapacity problems across multiple sectors by... Baltimore ILA Strike Goes to Arbitration A longshoremen's union local and employer representatives plan to meet with an arbitrator on Oct. 18 to try to resolve a strike that idled public docks at the Port of Baltimore for a second day today. Members of International Longshoremen's Association Local 333 struck on Oct. 16 after voting down a... Trans-Pacific Carriers Prepare for End-of-Year Letdown The U.S. import trade from Asia is a microcosm of the problems carriers face on the major east-west trade lanes this year. Container volumes are slightly higher than they were in 2012, but vessel utilization factors are lower and will drop again in November. Containerized imports moving through West Coast ports... "K" Line Continues to be Included in FTSE4Good Global Index and Dow Jones Sustainability Asia / Pacific Index Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. ("K" Line) continues to be a constituent company of the FTSE4Good Global Index Series, the leading SRI (1) index provided by FTSE Group (2) since 2003. In addition, "K" Line has also been selected as an Asia / Pacific Index component company of the Dow Jones Sustainability... Vote of Confidence for Port of Charleston in National Economist's 2013 Port Outlook Charleston, SC - Colliers International Chief Economist and thought leader K.C. Conway highlighted the S.C. Ports Authority as an emerging dominant port in the East during a conference call focusing on bright spots and blind spots for the nation's ports. Conway's comments were discussed on a Stifel Financial Corporation conference call during... ILA Strike Continues at Baltimore A longshoremen's strike that has idled the Port of Baltimore continued into its second day today. Members of International Longshoremen's Association Local 333 struck on Oct. 16 after voting down a proposed local contract with the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore. The port's other ILA locals refused to cross the picket... Eastbound US Intermodal Rates Continue to Climb Overall index, week of October 14, 2013 Full-size image An index of U.S. intermodal rates climbed for a fifth straight week in the week ending Oct. 14, yielding a cumulative increase of $130, according to data on all-inclusive 53-foot door-to-door spot pricing quoted by railroads and provided by the 3PL IDS. The overall rate rose... Union Pacific's Freight Revenue Increases 5 Percent Union Pacific today reported its profit in the third quarter of 2013 was $1.15 billion, increasing 10 percent year-over-year from $1.04 billion. Quarterly revenue rose 4 percent to $5.57 billion, from $5.34 billion in the same period last year. Freight revenue in the third quarter was up 5 percent, mainly driven... Governor Scott Presented Florida Ports Council Economic Visionary Award TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2013) - Florida's port directors presented the Florida Ports Council Economic Visionary Award to Florida Governor Rick Scott today at the American Association of Port Authorities Annual Convention in Orlando. The award is a special recognition of the historic investment in Florida's ports and freight mobility... Trailer Bridge Announces New Senior Commercial Team JACKSONVILLE, FL., October 16, 2013 - Trailer Bridge, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Miskowiec to the role of Executive Vice President, Commercial. In his new role he will be responsible for all commercial activity focusing on automotive, NVOCC and charter barge - heavy lift sectors within... Troy Container Line Announces Paul Keany As Sales Representative RED BANK, NJ (Oct. 16, 2013) - Troy Container Line Ltd., one of the largest American-owned NVOCCs, today announced the appointment of Paul Keany, as sales representative. Based in the company's Red Bank, NJ office, Keany has been charged with expanding Troy Container Line's long-standing tradition of personalized service and care in... Green Marine and AAPA to collaborate to advance ports' environmental sustainability Green Marine and the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding underscoring a new collaboration to advance the environmental sustainability of port and terminal operators. The MOU, signed during AAPA's 102nd Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla., will serve as a framework for increased cooperation between the two parties to advance... Coaching workshop for the Belarusian logistics sector The EU-subsidised logistics project Amber Coast Logistics (ACL) has made its first appearance at Belarusian Transport Week, which was held just recently in Minsk. ACL had a stand of its own and offered a coaching workshop, concentrating on learning from Best Practice examples. Around 70 logistics players from Belarus attended...

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Bocimar in the black Belgian bulker owner Bocimar eked out a modest gain in the third quarter thanks in part to the recent rally in the spot market. Primera loses kamsarmax appeal Delay to an order for kamsarmax bulk carriers at a Chinese shipyard did not amount to renunciation of the contract. CMES scraps VLCC China Merchant Energy Shipping (CMES) continues to clear out its older vessels with a deal to scrap a VLCC. Aegean seeks cash Aegean Marine Petroleum is looking to raise upwards of $85m from a convertible notes issue. Double win for Cosco Shipyard group Cosco Corp (Singapore) has added two more orders to its backlog in China. Cosco in drillship row Shipbuilder Cosco Corp (Singapore) is going to arbitration in London over alleged delays to a drillship newbuilding. Avance goes public Emerging VLGC power Avance Gas has completed a $100m float on Oslo's over-the-counter market. CNCo back for more China Navigation Co (CNCo) has placed its second four-ship eco bulker order in the space of a week. Stifel pegs cape cap Ships hidden by slow steaming will keep capesize rates capped around $30,000 daily for the next few years, Stifel says. NCSP takes a tumble Russia's Novorossiysk Commercial Sea Port Group (NCSP Group) has posted a fall in volumes for the first nine months of 2013, but oil products bucked the downward trend. Keppel O&M profit slips Keppel Offshore & Marine has seen third quarter earnings cut by a fall in orders. NNC crew do Aussie runner Egypt's National Navigation Company (NNC) says seven of the 11 crew from one of its bulkers who went on strike in Port Kembla last month have disappeared in Australia after failing to show up for a flight that would have taken them home. Susitna heads for lay-up A US ferry that was too big for its Alaskan berth is to be laid-up after a bid to buy it was rejected. Korea's $30bn haul South Korean newbuilding orders have climbed by more than a quarter in the opening nine months of 2013, official figures show. Rescue bungle blamed An inquest has heard a plunge into icy Norwegian seas during a botched cruiseship rescue contributed to the death of a seriously ill UK woman. Arctia turning it round Finland's Arctia Shipping is continuing to turn around years of losses in 2013. STX in $50m selldown Fallen Korean giant STX Corp has cashed in a large chunk of its shares in shipowner STX Pan Ocean in deals worth close to $50m. Klaveness forced to rethink Klaveness has shelved plans to list its new dry cargo spin-off in Oslo after failing to tempt enough investors. Oceana orders PSV double Brazil's Oceana Offshore is to build two Ulstein-designed platform supply vessels (PSVs) at its new domestic shipyard. Plucked from the mast Survivors of the Cheng Lu 15 sinking have revealed how they climbed to the top of the vessel's mast as it sank beneath raging Korean seas. Sanko plan a success Sanko Steamship has won a key battle in its fight to stay afloat after creditors backed a reorganisation plan. Piracy at seven year low Piracy has fallen to its lowest level in seven years according to the International Maritime Bureau (IMB). BLRT axes 60 jobs Estonian shipyard group BLRT is laying off 60 workers at its Western Shipyard in Lithuania. Crane ship breaks down A Shanghai Zhenhui Shipping Company heavy lift vessel has had to be towed into Cape Town in South Africa. Itau funds Colombian port Pacific Infrastructure Corp has secured funds to help its development of a new port on the northern coast of Colombia. CMA CGM eyes rate rise CMA CGM is looking to increase container freight rates on its trades out of Asia and Europe into the Middle East. Fassmer in LNG milestone Fassmer Shipyard is set to build Germany's first LNG-powered ferry under a contract from shipowner AG Ems. Korean bulker released A South Korean-owned handysize bulker has been released from arrest in Singapore after settling an outstanding bunker bill. Guarded optimism Security firm AdvanFort is optimistic that a high-profile holdup of an anti-piracy vessel in India will be resolved soon.

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Analyst expects Matson to pursue new ships Jaxport joins Deep Water Now initiative Deep Water Now has been launched to encourage business and community leaders in the Northeast part of the state to support efforts to deepen the St. Johns River shipping channel to accommodate the next generation of larger cargo ships. DHL signs deal with BP ASF puts Airstream trailers en route to Australia Default averted as government reopens "At a moment when our economic recovery demands more jobs, more momentum, we've got yet another self-inflicted crisis that set our economy back," President Obama said Thursday. "And for what? There was no economic rationale for all of this." Carriers dampening emerging lanes with big ships Evergreen's Hsieh sees shale energy as key dynamic for liner carriers Evergreen's Bronson Hsieh said increased production of shale oil and gas, a push to increase U.S. exports, and the potential migration of manufacturing back to the United States would all have an indelible impact on liner carriers. ILA strike shuts down Baltimore terminals Ships at the port's public marine terminals were not being worked. Work on five ships was idled on Wednesday. Private terminals that handle commodities such as coal, sugar and salt remain open. EU Commission outlines transportation policy IATA: More cooperation needed among stakeholders Green Marine, AAPA collaborate Group advises caution about Somali pirate activity Executive moves

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OCTOBER 17, 2013
Owner orders more 'eco' bulkers Ships to be built to B Delta37 design. Little price movement in Fujairah Public holiday in Suez. Prices head up across Europe Tight avails for LS product in Hamburg. Emissions monitoring system delivered to yard Market Marine says ECA-related demand should mean more orders. Stena Oil protests attempted 'illegal' sale of seized cargo West African nation's attempted loading to Monjasa chartered tanker is creating an 'international incident'. Singapore fuel oil stocks falling Sources say bunker demand has been relatively strong. Asian bunker price movements mixed Below-average demand seen at most key ports. Strike at Baltimore Industrial action brings car imports to a halt. Singapore arrest resolved Outstanding bunker bill settled. Ferry operator orders LNG-fuelled ship Deal worth $40 million. China fuel oil stocks up on week Inventories boosted by stock arrivals and lower demand. EPA engine certificate upgraded Engines have been issued EPA Tier 2 certification, says manufacturer. Bunker management system gains foothold in Asia Charterers are looking for greater transparency on fuel use.

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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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