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BRIEFS

July 29, 2013

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Costamare 6-month profit hits US$50 million on $192 million in revenue GPS-guided ships, planes can be taken over remotely with ease, says expert TAL quarterly profit up 29pc to US$37.9 million on 15pc more sales China Communications Construction wins 99-year lease of Colombo port site Damietta dredging vital to stay in transshipments after G6 dumps port Making Rome's Civitavecchia a super box hub sparks Italian interest Panalpina back in black, profit up 44pc to US$25 million, sales rise 3.6pc UPS quarterly profit of 2.8pc to US$1.7 billion while sales rise 1.2pc Panama Canal expansion 60.4pc complete with arrival of new lock gates Rotterdam's first half may signal trouble with loss of Baltic feeder trade Hyundai automotive logistics provider sets up joint venture in Sichuan UAL quarterly profit up 38pc to US$469 million as revenue rises 13.8pc AA boosts services to Haiti for carnival after launch of Haiti Aviation Saudi Airlines Cargo sees first half freight traffic rise 4pc

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JULY 26, 2013
Gujarat Council for Vocational Training recognises 8 courses offered by JBS Academy Lines tightening capacity to boost freight rates, says report NYK coal carrier honoured as 2012 'Ship of the Year' Shipping lenders see end to slump Major Ports may part-fund DCI dredger purchases CONCOR commences export loaded container movement from ICD-Mulund (east) to JN Port CONCOR to issue 1 bonus share per 2 held Eco clearance now coming faster for road development projects ICCI seeks govt intervention on Kerala truckers strike Private cos ready to invest in freight terminals Wagon maker eyes exports to boost margins Deadlines set for key infrastructure project investments Forex reserves dip to $ 279 bn Govt commissions study on SEZs India Ratings maintains negative outlook for infrastructure sector in H213 Industry pushes for renewal of GSP during US Vice-President's visit INR firms up against dollar Rigid labour laws hit garment exports Bruce Hulings appointed UTi Worldwide s projects head Chapman Freeborn & ACI charter Antonov AN-225 to deliver outsized cargo Cosco Shipping Hong Kong orders four multipurpose vessels Large boilers & furnace transported from Denmark to Bulgaria by Holleman V.Alexander moves over-dimensional cargo from Germany to India

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JULY 26, 2013
Major ship repair award to BAE Systems Norfolk Teekay LNG orders two more ME-GI engined LNG tankers GAO report raises questions about LCS Dynagas takes delivery of ice-class LNG tankers Malaysia's Coastal wins OSV orders

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JULY 26, 2013
Ceremony marks completion of new Willamette River bridge Port of Seattle reports June container numbers New Portland Airport exhibit showcases local culinary standouts Port of Newport schedules International Terminal ceremony US rail freight traffic has up/down week

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JULY 26, 2013
West Africa Guardcon will be published in September Too many private maritime security firms deploy unsupervised local teams Teekay reveals it is behind order for two LNG carriers at DSME The two high-specification ships are for 2016 delivery Golar LNG secures $1.1bn for newbuildings South Korean export-credit agencies provide the lion's share of funding Banging heads together over Torm White & Case tell how to get a restructuring deal when interests sometimes clash Manson denies Oaktree 'cherry-picking' in tanker sales There was no prearranged deal whereby the ships would be sold at anything less than the best market price obtainable, says lawyer A very public ordeal Countdown to Torm's crisis Dynagas takes delivery of two ice-class LNG carriers Hyundai Heavy Industries hands over 155,000 cu m vessels suitable for Arctic Canadian Pacific Railway is on track for record turnover Network outages during four-day flood fail to dampen train operator's prospects UPS sees double-digit decline in supply chain and forwarding profits Falling transpacific demand and cost-conscious customers hit logistics giant Höegh eyes North American LNG exports Norwegians conduct an early-stage study into jetty-moored floating liquefaction unit Fuelish bets Given predictions of lower energy costs due to shale gas, will owning an eco ship make sense in 2020? Capacity cuts boost Asia-Europe spot prices SCFI shows $120 increase this week ahead of carriers' August rates hike Panalpina's rising ocean freight volumes outpace the market Global logistics operator posts 5% rise in second-quarter sea freight First Ship Lease Trust reports $7.2m quarterly loss Geden defaults hit Singapore-listed shipping trust's results Fake reefer gases are still a threat Carriers must not be complacent about explosion risk, warns TT Club Zim and CSCL upgrade Asia-Europe service More, larger boxships add new calls to AEX1 World Maritime University turns 30 Knowledge hub for shipping has built itself a reputation for academic excellence Shipping digs itself into a deeper hole Investment decisions are too inward-looking as world trade becomes increasingly bleak BG Group posts a stronger LNG performance Energy firm overcomes disputes, damaged pipelines and disruption in Egypt and Nigeria Exmar's profits disappoint Owner misses out on robust LPG spot market due to high contract coverage for its fleet Daehan Shipbuilding to get fresh injection from creditors Troubled DSME-managed shipyard will put $116m to work on building LR2 tanker for Scorpio STX shipbuilding and dry bulk units edge closer to financial rescue Shares rally as creditors said to be near a decision on $1.9bn package MOL Comfort sisterships to resume service with strengthened hulls Upgrades will enable two boxships to return to service next month Star Bulk clinches $80m from offering Proceeds from backstopped rights issue to partly go to eco-newbuildings Piracy figures do not add up Records of Asian pirate attacks are showing either a fall or a sharp increase, depending on the source Sembcorp Marine wins appeal against PPL Holdings ruling Victory gives rig builder control of shipyard's board and right to appoint top managers

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JULY 26, 2013
ISC prices preferred shares NYSE-listed International Shipholding Corp today priced a perpetual preferred share offering that was upsized by 35% due to high investor interest Golar LNG lines up newbuild financing NASDAQ-listed Golar LNG Ltd. today announced a $1.125Bn finance package for eight of its 13 LNG and FSRU newbuilds Obama vows to bolster ports CONGRESS will not stand in the way of funding US port expansion projects aimed at accommodating larger ships, President Barrack Obama has insisted RMT's profit down 14% RICKMERS Maritime Trust today reported net profit of $7.7M for 2Q13, down 14% year on year Star Bulk seals rights offering NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk closed its backstopped rights offering yesterday, raising just over the minimum potential proceeds Exmar profits boosted by Teekay deal LISTED Belgian gas carrier operator Exmar has reported increased 1H13 profits of $90.9M, up from $33.6M last year CCCC to build 'port city' in Sri Lanka CHINA Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) will invest $1.43Bn to build a 'port city' at Colombo, Sri Lanka, according to a deal with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) China's new oceanic administration in operation CHINA'S restructured State Oceanic Administration (SOA) went into formal operation on Monday STX Pan Ocean mulling box shipping exit STX Pan Ocean clarified with Fairplay today that it is still thinking over whether to continue with its container shipping business and that it has not made a firm decision yet Mercator Lines (Singapore) posts loss THE Singapore-listed subsidiary of Mercator Lines announced a $6.7M loss for 1Q13 today, reversing a $370,000 profit in the same period in FY12 LR2 tankers seek better rates in West LR2 products tankers are ballasting to the West to seek arbitrage naphtha cargoes, as freight rates for Arabian Gulf-Far East trips have deteriorated for more than three months now, brokers told Fairplay Changhang Phoenix' trio set for auction SHENZHEN-listed Changhang Phoenix's three bulk carriers will be put on auction block after a court ruling, a stock filing by the company said today SMM wins appeal case on PPL shares SEMBCORP Marine said the Singapore court of appeal has ruled in its favour against investment firm PPL Holdings Capesize rates offset by coal squeeze A GOOD number of iron ore fixtures came to the market this week, but a drop in coal shipments resulted in a week-on-week drop in Capesize rates STX Pan Ocean sells two chemical tankers CASH-strapped STX Pan Ocean has sold two 2009-built chemical tankers, said brokers

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JULY 26, 2013
NY-NJ Port Chief Defends Bridge Toll Plan NEW YORK - The executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey defended the agency's bridge and tunnel toll increases and said toll revenue is not being diverted to the over-budget World Trade Center rebuilding or other port authority real estate projects. Patrick J. Foye, the port... Geodis Wilson Names India, Southeast Asia Directors Leif Voelcker, managing director of Geodis India.Rene Bach-Larsen, managing director of Singapore and Southeast Asia.Geodis Wilson has appointed Leif Voelcker as managing director of Geodis India and Rene Bach-Larsen as cluster managing director of Singapore and Southeast Asia. Bach-Larsen joined Geodis Calberson Denmark in 1995, and was named managing director of... The Infrastructure President? There are two President Obamas when it comes to infrastructure spending. There is the Obama who at the Port of Jacksonville on Thursday extolled the virtues of deepening port harbors so post-Panamax ships able to fit through the expanded Panama Canal can call on the East Coast. And then there... Supply Chain Solutions Acquires Vanik International Supply Chain Solutions, a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based transportation, logistics and supply chain management company, has acquired Vanik International, a Westmont, Ill.-based freight forwarder. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. "As we expand our offerings and grow our company, Vanik provides a key service for SCS customers," Supply Chain Solutions CEO Les Brand... DB Schenker Logistics Names Gay as CEO Effective Sept. 1, Lluís Gay will assume the position of CEO of Schenker Logistics, replacing Jaume Ballester. Ballester will retire after decades with Deutsche Bahn. He will continue to hold responsibility as the head of land transport in DB Schenker Logistics' Western Europe region until further notice. Gay has been the head... OSCAR: No 20-Foot Containers Available in Kansas City Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report, July 24 Full-size image For the first time since mid-April, there were no 20-foot containers available for export in Kansas City in the week of July 24, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's weekly Ocean Shipping Container Availability Report. Carrier data used in the report indicates... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for July 26 Major container lines have announced rate increases for a variety of trades, as detailed below, slated to take effect in August and September: Asia-Europe Starting Aug. 1, Evergreen Line will boost rates in its trade from the Far East, including Japan, and the Indian subcontinent, to Europe and the Mediterranean. The hike... STB Directs BNSF Asset Revaluation Over 7-Year Period The U.S. Surface Transportation Board has taken actions to delay the revaluation of BNSF Railway's assets, in part because of Berkshire Hathaway's purchase of BNSF in 2010 without prior board authorization. The board reaffirmed that generally accepted accounting principles must be followed in rail carrier acquisitions, which permit the revaluation of... Port of Vancouver USA Approves Tesoro-Savage Lease An aerial view of the Port of Vancouver USA.The Port of Vancouver USA's board of commissioners has unanimously approved a 10-year lease with the Tesoro-Savage Joint Venture for a crude oil handling facility at the port. The project, proposed by the port's longtime tenant Tesoro in partnership with the logistics company... TAL International Reports 29.4 Percent Profit Jump TAL International Group reported a profit of $37.9 million for the second quarter of 2013, a jump of 29.4 percent from $29.3 million in the second quarter of 2012. Quarterly leasing revenue for intermodal freight container and chassis lessor totaled $139.5 million, up 9.1 percent year-over-year. "TAL continued to achieve outstanding operational... SCFI: Shanghai-to-US Spot Container Rates Weaken Spot container rates to the U.S. East and West coasts measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index declined in the week ending July 26, ahead of a planned Aug. 1 general rate increase. "The U.S. routes have shown a weaker development when compared to the European trades. We cannot yet categorically... Pacer Reports Second Quarter Profit Growth Pacer International reported its net income in the second quarter of 2013 totaled $1.9 million, compared with $1.3 million in the same quarter in 2012. Quarterly revenue for the asset-light North American freight transportation and logistics services provider totaled $238.0 million, slumping 35.4 percent year-over-year from $368.3 million. The decrease was... It's Official: Brian W. Taylor Is Jaxport's New CEO Brian W. Taylor, Jaxport's new CEO.The Jacksonville Port Authority has named Brian W. Taylor as its new CEO, effective July 29, according to Joe York, chairman of the Florida port authority's board of directors. The board of directors had voted unanimously in June to offer the position to Taylor. Taylor, a long-time... SCFI: Asia-Northern Europe Rates Jump Ahead of GRI Spot container rates from Asia to northern European ports measured by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index jumped nearly 10 percent in the week ending July 26. "It seems as if the reports last week about a lack of capacity on the key Asia-Europe route are beginning to have an effect. The... EU, Armenia Strike Deal for Free Trade Area The European Union and Armenia have concluded negotiations for a deep and comprehensive trade area, which will create a new framework for trade relations between the two nations and boost bilateral economic benefits. Negotiators reached agreement at the seventh and final round of talks, held in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia.... Barcelona Terminal Sets Container-Handling Record TCB handled 3,784 loading and unloading movements in 28 hours.Spain's Terminal de Contenidors de Barcelona, part of Grup Marítim TCB, has set a company record for movements in handling a single ship. TCB completed handling of the CMA CGM Effingham, which is operated by CMA CGM and Maersk Line, with a... American Maritime Industry Praises Pres. Obama and Sec. Foxx's Visit to Port of Jacksonville to Talk about Jobs & Economic Growth WASHINGTON - The American maritime industry today praised President Barack Obama and Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx for visiting the Port of Jacksonville, Florida to talk about jobs and economic growth. Thomas Allegretti, the Chairman of the American Maritime Partnership, noted that the Port of Jacksonville alone is homeport to four... ConGlobal Awarded CCM Contract at TraPac Facility in Jacksonville ConGlobal Industries, Inc. was awarded the Consolidated Chassis Management (CCM) contract to supply all ILA labor for out-of-service maintenance and repair operations at TraPac, a privately operated terminal facility in Jacksonville, FL. The contract encompasses approximately 2,000 chassis managed by CCM, the largest chassis pool provider in North America, and... New Chairman for Port of Milford Haven One of the most senior figures in the UK Ports Industry, Peter Jones, has been appointed Chairman of the Port of Milford Haven. Mr Jones accepted the appointment following an open competition jointly led by the Port and the Department for Transport. Mr Jones has been appointed by the Secretary... APM Terminals Apapa to Receive New RTG Cranes Ships docked at APM Terminals Apapa.APM Terminals Apapa in Nigeria is expected to receive five new rubber-tire gantry cranes out of a series of 10 in August as part of its third phase of a $135 million terminal upgrade. The remaining five RTGs will be delivered in November, enabling the terminal...

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JULY 26, 2013
Geden sheds second resale Sale-and-purchase brokers in London and Athens are circulating reports that suggest Geden Lines of Turkey has offloaded another newbuilding. Restis held Greek shipping and business magnate Victor Restis is being held in pre-trial custody after a marathon four-hour deposition before a fraud investigator and prosecutor. Teekay seals LNG double Teekay LNG Partners (TGP) has confirmed a pair of LNG newbuildings and penned options for up to four more. Buys a no brainer Debt repayments topping $200m over the next two years will not stand in the way of expansion at Costamare and its joint venture with private equity partner York Capital. Zeeland edges up Dutch terminals group Zeeland Seaports has pushed up first-half volumes thanks largely to a rise in oil cargoes. Rickmers spots reprieve Rickmers Maritime sounded a positive note for the containership market as it recorded a marginal fall in second quarter profit. VLCCs bite Batista Eike Batista's swoop for a couple of Vela VLCCs has come back to haunt the Brazilian tycoon. Samudera fires warning Indonesia's Samudera Shipping Line has braced investors for more red ink when it reports its second quarter results next week. Golar grabs $1.12bn John Fredriksen's Golar LNG has sealed a huge $1.125bn financing deal for its new gas carriers. SAC's $100m in ships A giant hedge fund indicted in the US for insider trading has a shipping portfolio spanning seven companies. Restis takes the stand Greek shipping magnate Victor Restis voluntarily deposited EUR 5.8m ($7.7m) in an escrow account before heading to the office of the prosecutor to defend himself on charges of money laundering today. Greeks bearing gifts We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Mercator slumps to red The forced sale of a VLOC continued to hurt Singapore-listed Mercator Lines during the opening quarter of the year. PSL cancels three more Thailand's Precious Shipping (PSL) is chasing $62m from ABG Shipyard after tearing up deals for three more bulker newbuildings. Huge catch for Coastal Coastal Contracts of Malaysia has racked up another massive order for seven offshore support vessels. Cargoes slim for BG BG Group delivered fewer cargoes in the last three months but saw its LNG Shipping & Marketing operating profit nudge up slightly. Hitched on Hebridean Princess? Hollywood royalty Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie may be following in the footsteps of British royalty by booking the Hebridean Princess cruiseship. VL deal to set marker TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. China yard profits slashed Chinese shipyards have recorded a 54% drop in first-half earnings as deliveries fell. SSC profit leaps Singapore Shipping Corp posted a huge hike in first quarter earnings after adding a new string to its bow. Reefer death revealed Norway's Siem Shipping is investigating how an officer died during mooring operations on one of its reefers. Monarch denies dumping US owner Monarch Shipping has gone to court in a bid to release a ro-ro held in Florida in an oil dumping probe. Arrest rocks Restis Jaws dropped in Greece as news of Victor Restis's arrest amid claims of money laundering emerged this week. Moorhouse joins JFS James Fisher and Sons has appointed former Lloyd's Register executive chairman David Moorhouse to its board of directors. Star issue sparkles Star Bulk has pocketed more than it hoped for from its trip to Wall Street in a move which attracted some blue-chip investors to the bulker owner. DSME nets LNG duo South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has secured an order for two 173,400-cbm LNG carriers. Siem Shipping on the up Kristian Siem's reefer operation posts bigger first half profit as revenue jumps. Seadrill wants Sevan John Fredriksen's Seadrill has launched a mandatory offer for the remaining shares in Sevan Drilling. Nine crew missing Nine crew are missing feared dead after a barge sank to the east of Singapore. ISC plots tanker play International Shipholding Corp of the US is looking to acquire a minority stake in a pair of chemical tankers that are due for delivery in 2014.

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JULY 26, 2013
Back to School: Understanding the Value of a Supply Chain Education A growing number of targeted degree programs have been established to educate the next generation of industry leaders. This one-hour, interactive discussion will help you understand how to assess the value supply chain education presents to you and your organization: Bill seeks Jones Act exemption for some Puerto Rico cargo Puerto Rico's representative to the U.S. House of Representatives said he has introduced legislation that would exempt vessels carrying fuel, agricultural products and other bulk cargo from provisions of the Jones Act. Old Dominion sees 8% revenue increase in 2Q Trans-Pacific Partnership talks progressing New York lowering cargo assessment Effective August 1, the per container charge with a destination within 260 miles of the Port of New York and New Jersey will be reduced to $94 from $100 in all trades except in the Bermuda trade. Saia's revenues inch up Douglas Brittin in at TIACA Brittin, who spent the last six years ascending the air cargo ranks at the U.S. Transportation Security Administration, will replace Daniel Fernandez as secretary general on August 15. U.S. intermodal volumes on the upswing U.S. carloads fell by 3 percent, year over year, to 277,933 units, and intermodal volume rose by 2.8 percent to 253,424 units for the week ending July 20, according to the Association of American Railroads. Obama calls for maritime investment during JaxPort visit

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JULY 26, 2013
Fuel prices lack direction in the Americas Demand was said to be slow in Cartagena on Friday. Weekly global market update A weekly price round up of bunkering hubs from around the world. US ECA: Sharp drop in FONARs More ships able to source LSFO, but operators who repeatedly say they can't are likely to come under scrutiny. Prices mainly flat in Rotterdam Weak demand seen in Hamburg. Little movement in Fujairah Bunker prices flat in Suez. Office move for Termoil Greek bunker trader has new address. Asian IFO prices end week with little movement Strong demand noted in Singapore and Hong Kong. Coastal shipping attracts new players Prospect of cheaper bunkering attracting interest to coastal trade. LNG valve manufacturer expands North American operations Selects W&O Supply as exclusive distributor for LNG valves to marine firms. Price key to adopting LNG as bunker fuel, study finds Korean Register presents feasibility study on dual-fuel containership. Royal Caribbean regains positive momentum Firm managed to reduce fuel expenses while increasing revenues over the year. Global Shippers back EC MRV system MRV system to provide verifiable greenhouse gas data from ocean carriers, says spokesman. Star Bulk secures funding for fuel-efficient newbuilds Funds from $75 million backstopped equity rights offering and concurrent private placement programme. Quarterly earnings up for US barge operator Kirby Corporation posts net profit of $63.1 million in Q2 2013.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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