BRIEFS

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14 August 2026 - Year XXX

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BRIEFS

July 30, 2013

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18,000-TEU Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller calls at Port of Tanjung Pelepas Freightliner's new rail link gives Felixstowe 60 daily train movements Asia-Europe rate up 9.7pc to US$1,360 per TEU, first rise in 3 weeks West African pirates release tanker Cotton, all 24 Indian crew safe New York Shipping Association lowers per box assessment 6.3pc to US$94 Jiangxi's first half waterway trade cargo up 22pc to million tonnes Chongqing first half inbound intermodal volume increases 15.4pc EU renews tax on China ironing boards, market share cut from 45 to 20pc Guigang river port volume up 10.6pc to 68,700 tonnes in 6 months APM Terminals to up throughput at Nigeria's Apapa CT with new RTGs Shipbuilder CICJS stages full assessment of 10,000-TEUer construction Holleman transports 7 transformers plus equipment around Bulgaria Yusen Logistics opens 20,000-square metre warehouse near Prague IMO West African seminar accents maritime security, law enforcement Videotel: Training video boosts best practice, cuts insurance claims China Customs and Celebrity Forum held in Taiwan by Dimerco CEVA to open state-of-the-art logistics 'campus' near Nashville Qatar Airways grounds 787 Dreamliner as incendiary incidents mount China Southern Airlines launches Guangzhou-Frankfurt freighter service More cost cutting at Air France-KLM despite reversing loss into gain Court: Without 60pc Filipino ownership, FedEx domestic licence invalid Russia's Volga-Dnepr cash flow problem threatens Cargolux purchase Cargolux resumes Santiago flights, expects big returns in coming years

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JULY 29, 2013
BIMCO, World Customs Organisation sign MoU on guidance for shipping industry CMA CGM doubles feeder service to Liverpool Lines facilitate reorganisation of KCT service Major Chinese box ports boost June throughput by 10 pc Panamax chartering up in July PSA opens new box terminal at Zeebrugge Rotterdam port s box throughput increases 1 pc in H1, but overall cargo down Sarjak wins 'Innovative NVOCC Solutions - Special Equipments' award at 5th South East Cargo & Logistics Awards 2013 in Chennai Shipowners face expensive new regime over ballast water management US probes steel pipe imports from India, eight others GMB plans to increase cargo handling capacity at state's non-major ports in 2013-14 No new highway projects till November, say govt & NHAI India can achieve 6 pc growth in FY14: Chidambaram INR turns sharply weak on month-end dollar demand IVRCL bags orders worth INR 1,097.57 cr. South Asia s maritime industry set to meet at INMEX India 2013

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JULY 29, 2013
Harvey Deep Sea gets its crane on CNO comes to the defense of LCS program Move to ease Jones Act meets opposition MAN Diesel & Turbo to use DSME LNG fueling system Walter set to drill South Timbalier relief well Otto Marine in AHTS sale and leaseback deal

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JULY 29, 2013
Port of Tacoma releases first half container numbers Georgia Ports Authority breaking records in fiscal 2013 Historic steam locomotive heading back to Union Pacific Port of Vancouver business park earns 'top project' recognition Port of Shanghai celebrates maiden call of Maersk triple-e ship

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JULY 29, 2013
OGP publishes guidelines to deal with major offshore incidents Association urges regional bodies to use the framework to evaluate readiness Strike Club grows as operators seek protection from delays Shipping seeks cover against war risks, loss of earnings and disrupted schedules Bridging the divide between research and accepted shipboard equipment Bringing new ideas to market is always difficult in the conservative shipping industry Hapag-Lloyd introduces low-water charge for Montreal services Port struggles to load as St Lawrence River falls Scorpio Tankers posts second-quarter profit Time charter equivalent revenue revenue climbs by $30.5m UK P&I warns over ballast-water rule complacency Owners need to be aware of requirements beyond installing a treatment system Court orders CSC Phoenix to send supramax bulkers for auction Decision comes after troubled Chinese state carrier misses loan payments to bank Shares of the dispute Nobu Su's pledge of 25m shares in Vantage is at the centre of the US Chapter 11 case Working better Owners need to stay on the ball regarding the ballast water convention Ennore names box port bidders Ennore Port Container Terminal project lures 11 applicants Product tankers linked to STX Pan Ocean are sold Sales come as the South Korea-based owner seeks to stabilise its finances German shipowners welcome new ship valuation rules Long-term asset value concept overcomes short-term market disruptions, say leaders Precious Shipping posts stronger profit in second quarter Thai dry bulk player records one-off gain for novation of newbuilding contract at ABG Rickmers Maritime second-quarter net profit declines Singapore shipping trust blames lost days due to vessel drydocking and rise in fees South American winter boosts demand for VLGCs Brazil drives South American demand Capesize market retains quite a kick Restocking continues but slowdown in China will dampen demand Restis family pledges continuity after fraud raid Huge fleet is operating normally despite arrest of Victor Restis, sister says STX pledges $105m as collateral against Kexim loan South Korean conglomerate keeps shipyard afloat after divesting from energy Yangzijiang bags up to four bulk carriers from Peter Döhle State lender renewed credit line to yard at a cheaper cost Rightship and IBM harness Big Data to boost dry carriers' risk assessment Vessel-vetting firm launches more sophisticated software

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JULY 29, 2013
'Stagnant' market weighs Danaos NYSE-listed Danaos today reported declining adjusted profits but confirmed progress on its deleveraging Costamare rides perpetual preferred wave NYSE-listed Costamare announced today that it will sell perpetual preferred shares and confirmed two newbuild orders by its joint venture with York Capital STX shares drive ahead on bailout plan SHARES in STX Corp and STX Pan Ocean continued to rally today, as investors have regained confidence since Korea Development Bank unveiled a planned bailout Relaxed Jones Act seen as security risk US SECURITY would be undermined if a proposal to overhaul the Jones Act passes Congress, a lobbying group for the law has warned Swiber bags $435M in contracts SINGAPORE's Swiber Holdings said today it clinched offshore contracts worth about $435M for integrated construction and support services Stocks at major Chinese steel mills soar 30% CHINA's stocks at major steel mills rose 30% to 12.7M tonnes in late June, compared with the beginning of 2013, Beijing said Diana Containerships falls into red SIMEON Palios-led Diana Containerships confirmed today that it has swung to losses, weighed by vessel sales and lower rates NCL yield growth outperforms rivals NASDAQ-listed NCL today posted a 67% jump in adjusted profits, with yield performance topping Carnival and Royal Caribbean Kangaroo cargoes jump back into crisis RUSSIA, the biggest export market for kangaroo meat, has put the trade on the hop by suspending the exporter's authorisation JNHI swung to losses in 1H SHANGHAI-listed CSSC-JNHI said today it swung to losses of 61.5M yuan ($10M) in the first half of 2013 Jakarta urged to import more crude INDONESIA, which was an OPEC member just five years ago, needs to increase its crude imports because demand is growing at home even while domestic production is dropping, a tanker broker has warned 2Q13 Precious profits soar THAILAND's Precious Shipping said today profits for the second quarter ended 30 June soared to 161.2M baht ($5.2M) mainly due to a gain on novation of a shipbuilding deal RMT banks on Panamax container ship scrapping RICKMERS Maritime Trust expects older Panamax box ships to be scrapped as deliveries of ultra-large ships rise amid poor markets Drewry: account for peak season box slippage PEAK SEASON is losing importance in container trades because of changing buying patterns of consumers, according to Drewry, the London-based shipping consultancy Panalpina profits nearly double LOW RATES and weak volume growth could not stop Swiss freight forwarding group Panalpina's better 2Q performance

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JULY 29, 2013
CTS: Indian Subcontinent Exports Up in Most Lanes Containerized exports from the Indian subcontinent to Europe are moving closer in number to the amount of containers exported to current top trade partner Far East Asia, as the region continues to slip, according to data from Container Trades Statistics. Exports to all other reported regions were up this month. Indian... Mexican Trucking Pilot Project Rolls On The U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington upheld a federal cross-border trucking program allowing certain Mexican trucks to operate in the U.S., rejecting challenges to the program from the Teamsters union and owner-operators. The court gave a green light to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration program under which 12 Mexican... Japan's ANA, JAL Report Air Cargo Growth Japan's All Nippon Airways said its international cargo volume rose for the fourth straight month in June on a year-over-year basis, jumping 11.1 percent to 47,303 tons. ANA's domestic cargo volume grew for the first time in three months in June on a year-over-year basis, increasing 2.4 percent to 37,226 tons. Meanwhile,... China, Japan, Korea to Meet Again on FTA Trade negotiators from China, Japan and South Korea will hold their second round of negotiations on a free trade agreement starting July 30. The four days of talks in Shanghai, China, follow the initial FTZ discussions held in Seoul in late March. The countries' delegations will be headed by deputy ministerial-level... Profit Climbs at Saia Less-than-truckload operator Saia reported increases in revenue and profit in the second quarter of 2013, even as tonnage the company handled fell. Revenue rose 2 percent year-over-year to $293 million, and net income climbed to $13.5 million from $11.9 million in the same quarter last year. LTL volume dropped 1.6 percent year-over-year... Strength of VPA Bonds Affirmed by Moody's, S&P; Outlook is "Stable" Norfolk - Moody's Investors Service and Standard & Poor's, two leading international bond rating agencies, have affirmed the strength of $274 million in outstanding port facilities revenue bonds sold by the Virginia Port Authority and gave a "stable" outlook in their rating of the bonds. Following its review of VPA's overall... Transloading Seeds Domestic Intermodal Growth Domestic and international intermodal, the two dominant forms of the U.S. and Canadian containerized rail business, are heading down separate tracks, and the space between them is widening as weak import growth combines with shippers' growing penchant to transload goods into 53-foot domestic containers. Domestic volume rose 7.8 percent year-over-year in... Record Tonnage, Intermodal Volume for Georgia Ports The Georgia Ports Authority's Ports of Savannah and Brunswick handled record tonnage in fiscal year 2013, and a record volume of freight moved by intermodal rail as well. In the year ending June 30, the GPA moved a record-setting 27.23 million tons of cargo across all terminals, for a 2.4 percent... Slideshow: Eight Ways to Fund Infrastructure Without Raising Taxes Let's face it, unless there's a sudden sea change, the U.S. Congress isn't going to raise the motor fuels tax to increase transportation infrastructure spending any time soon. Transportation and business interests that include the U.S. Chamber of Commerce can push all they want for the first such tax hike... PIERS: US Containerized Exports Rose in May U.S. containerized exports through May 2013 Full-size image U.S. containerized exports rose 1.5 percent year-over-year in May, totaling 1,044,837 20-foot-equivalent units, according to preliminary figures from PIERS, a JOC sister company. The increase followed a similar, albeit smaller, year-over-year rise of 0.8 percent in April's volume. May containerized exports were also up... Drewry: Carriers Shouldn't Count on Peak Surcharges The peak season in the eastbound trans-Pacific is not what it used to be. As a result, ocean carriers should not count on a big revenue boost from the peak-season surcharge they are planning to implement in the trade on Aug.1, according to Drewry Maritime Research. The carrier members of the Transpacific... Inland Distribution Focus: Kansas City Chris Gutierrez, President of Kansas City SmartPort speaks with JOC Special Projects Editor Alessandra Barrett about the work being done in the region to attract freight-based economic development and grow the e-commerce piece of the trade. Chris Gutierrez will discuss the attributes and challenges of dealing with inland ports as part... Little Change Reported in Bunker Fuel Prices for Week Bunker fuel prices - Rotterdam Full-size image Spot prices for bunker fuel were mostly unchanged in the week ending July 26, with both high and low sulfur fuel slightly above $600 per metric ton, according to daily BunkerVision price data via international marine fuel oil broker LQM Petroleum Services. The average price for high... Henningsen Announces Promotions (Hillsboro, OR) July 22, 2013 - Henningsen Cold Storage is pleased to announce two important leadership changes. Christopher Henningsen will assume responsibilities of the newly created position; Vice President, Information Services. Chris previously held the position of Vice President, Warehouse Operations, where he was responsible for daily warehouse operations and management...

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JULY 29, 2013
Seaspan in $550m order Seaspan Corp revealed a $550m containership order as it reported second-quarter earnings that swung sharply to the black but fell shy of expectations. Jones Act attacked A coalition of US shipowners and builders has taken aim at a politician who has proposed legislation to relax the US-build requirement of the Jones Act for vessels that trade between the mainland and Puerto Rico. CMRE lines up offering Costamare has joined a growing number of US-listed shipowners that are looking to raise cash through the sale of preferred shares to the public. Palios defends slash Diana Containerships' sharply reduced dividend should still show investors that the shipowner will continue to deliver a substantial quarterly payout, chief executive Simeon Palios said today. Swiss takes Cosco cape SwissMarine has taken on a capesize bulker from Cosco in a deal which hints the company is locking ships into longer deals. Panama wants crew out Panama could send 35 North Korean seafarers home at the end of any trial for weapons smuggling. Med hot for suezmaxes An upturn in activity from US charterers is helping drive suezmax rates to the highest level seen this year. Libya hit by strike Operations have been halted by worker action at Libya's two biggest crude export terminals. Diana falls to red Diana Containerships fell to a loss during the second quarter as it booked impairments on the recent sale of a trio of boxships for scrap. Scorpio slightly short Scorpio Tankers has recorded its second successive quarterly profit as it continues to take delivery of its vast newbuilding orderbook. Restis in freedom bid Lawyers representing Greek shipping and business magnate Victor Restis will petition the Athens court of first instance tomorrow in an attempt to have him released from custody. Zhou eyes dredgers Nasdaq-listed Pingtan Marine Enterprise's boss Xinrong Zhou has offered to buy its dredging operations in return for a debt write-off. NCL in the red Refinancing costs dragged Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) to a net loss during the second quarter. Two more for Kouan China's Taizhou Kouan has clinched a bulker order a month after winning new boxships from Simatech. GE chalks up another Great Eastern Shipping has written its third cheque in two weeks to secure the purchase of a products tanker, brokers believe. Carnival: no Arison salute Carnival has denied its Carnival Sunshine passed dangerously close to shore in Venice, after witnesses claimed it was "saluting" owner Mickey Arison's yacht. COSL bags two more China Oilfield Services (COSL) has picked up a pair of platform supply vessels at compatriot shipyard Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry Co. Golar cloud cleared A huge newbuilding finance package has removed one of the major question marks surrounding investment in Golar LNG, one of Wall Street's most respected shipping analysts says. Dalnave orders double Greek owner Dalnave Navigation has signed up for two new 64,000-dwt ultramax bulkers at Chengxi Shipyard in China. Lakes waste plan delayed A plan to ship 16 radioactive steam generators from Canada to Sweden has been put on hold after local opposition. China puts dry on track A fresh stimulus deal in China will deliver a boost to the dry cargo market over the next couple of years, Jefferies says. Split supplying engines The Brodosplit shipyard in Croatia has won a deal to build two engines for tankers being built at Croatian rival Brodotrogir. Tug-barge in ice smash A tug-barge has grounded off Alaska after hitting an ice floe. Bulker sets new low A new price low for 2013 has been set with the scrapping of a Chinese-owned bulk carrier in Bangladesh. Two yards mull BC bids Canadian shipyards Seaspan and Allied Shipbuilders are considering whether to bid for domestic owner BC Ferries' new order. TMM loss grows Mexico's Grupo TMM has recorded a bigger loss in the first half, but has hinted at an expansion plan this year. Business as usual Enterprises Shipping & Trading says it's business as usual despite the arrest of major shareholder Victor Restis. PB linked to handysize Pacific Basin is being linked with the purchase of a Sinotrans handysize bulker recently reported sold by TradeWinds. Otto sells AHTS duo Otto Marine has sold two large anchor handlers for a total of $170m in a deal that will help improve its finances. Swiber in the money Swiber Offshore says its order backlog has been boosted by $435m of new contracts, but it gave few other details away on the deals.

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JULY 29, 2013
U.A.E. issues cargo fire safety recommendations The United Arab Emirates' General Civil Aviation Authority has made a number of recommendations stemming from the cargo fire that lead to the Sept. 3, 2010 crash of a UPS Boeing 747-400 freighter in Dubai. Taylor takes helm today at Jacksonville port The former Horizon Lines executive was offered the job in June, but some members of the port authority's board had asked whether there might be any conflict of interest in hiring Taylor because he was receiving a severance package from Horizon. U.S. steel imports drop 14% in June Port of Miami's leadership could be clarified next month Port Director Bill Johnson indicated in late April that he would probably apply to head the Beacon Council. If tapped as the area's top corporate recruiter he would be replaced by his second in command, Juan Kuryla. NY/NJ congestion, tolls cause cargo diversion Gerard J. Coyle, vice president of environmental and sustainable operations for Evans Delivery Co., said at a House field hearing that "the New York City Metropolitan area has some of the worst traffic congestion in the nation." FDA proposes rules for third-party food import audits U.S.-Dominican apparel program comes up short GAO: CBP should examine southwest border processes CSX cleans up train derailments in Md., Fla. Drewry: Carriers shouldn't count on peak season revenue boost YRC to sell $350 million in stock Hapag-Lloyd implements Montreal low water charge Shipco expands to Taipei Group opposes Jones Act exemption for Puerto Rico Executive moves

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JULY 29, 2013
Colonial, Chemoil deal in place Acquisition sees Chemoil expand US physical supply cover. Prices firm in Fujairah Prices up in Suez by similar margin as Fujairah. 380 cSt prices flat in northern Europe Lacklustre markets across European hubs. Shipping company could face $10 million fine Oil samples taken from three ships after 10 mt of oil leaks into Australian port. Bomin re-organises Far East offices Two senior appointments made. IFO price range narrows in Asia Low to average demand reported in Singapore. NuStar bounces back into profit Firm's fuels marketing business was in profit despite 'weak demand for bunkers', says CEO. Lukoil launches new marine lubricant Developed in response to the demands of slow steaming and the latest engine technology. Teekay exercises options for fuel-efficient LNG carriers Firm to build two more LNG carriers that will be powered by ME-GI engines. Quarterly profits down for Sri Lankan bunker firm owner Bunkering business hurts parent company's bottom line. DSME and MAN Diesel link up on LNG fuel system Contract requires MAN Diesel to use DSME's HP-FGS system for LNG-fuelled, commercial vessel projects. Japanese tech firm eyes Greek market Eco Marine Power to promote the Aquarius MAS system to Greek shipowners.

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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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