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July 1, 2014

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Long Beach names ex-FedEx Canada president as new chief executive Hong Kong port lays water pipeline over 3 months from July 2 Intermodal China conference to be held in Shanghai on August 27-28 Jiangsu's Nantong Comprehensive Bonded Zone becomes operational 4,252-TEU Wan Hai 503 pulls ferry crewman from Malacca Strait US, Canada, Mexico April trade up 1.2pc to US$100.1 billion NYK's Yusen Logistics launches temp-control LTL in Indochina Maersk forwarder Damco opens Myanmar container freight station CEVA and Ford expand inbound logistics relationship in Michigan Schenker flies 141-tonne fertiliser boiler from Berlin to Edmonton Volga-Dnepr Airlines loads 24-metre rig on An-124-100 freighter US forwarders urge use of private sector dogs to screen air cargo

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JUNE 30, 2014
APM Terminals leads productivity rankings again CMA CGM's rate restoration from Asian to Red Sea ports Global Express Multilogistics becomes first to obtain AEO certification in Western Region Hapag-Lloyd's West Africa service network restructuring Import container volume at major US ports projected to be high this year Shipping industry welcomes bold ideas on future ocean governance from Global Ocean Commission Chabahar port key in boosting Indo-Afghan trade MMRDA & Cidco to jointly work for MTHL, multimodal corridor Rise in freight rates prompts fleet owners to buy trucks Forex reserves rise to $ 314.92 bn PowerGrid to invest INR 66K cr. to set up high capacity power transmission corridors in various states Resolve infrastructure-related issues to boost Indo-Bangla trade: CII CONCOR temporarily shifts Western Region office to Mulund east ICD

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Omnitrax lands Oklahoma short line Port of Gothenburg offers discount for LNG-powered ships UWC and RZD enhance maintenance partnership New UPS CEO changes Asia Pacific president New link to Latin America from port of Gdansk Latvia introduces road tolls for HGVs Air Canada adds Tokyo's central airport Shipowners and ports call for scrubber clarifications Regional manager appointed for Continental Europe ILU code for all European loading units TNT Express to work with LBAS in Germany JAL cargo surcharge decreases once again

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JUNE 30, 2014
Triyards delivers first BH450 liftboat Costa Concordia will be scrapped in Genoa Ingalls awarded $76.2 million for NSC 8 long lead materials Otto Marine sells interest in Malaysian JV Wärtsilä gensets picked for well intervention vessels Shipping confidence dips a little June 30, 2014 Philippe Donche-Gay is new IACS Chairman

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JUNE 30, 2014
Ceremony marks command change for Coast Guard Sector Columbia River Diana Shipping Oks deal for new Capesize bulk vessel Hamburg Sud christens new 9,600 TEU container ship Schnitzer Steel Industries reports third quarter numbers K Line celebrates delivery of LPG carrier GALAXY RIVER

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JUNE 30, 2014
Maersk Tankers outlines global scope But can profitability rise? Rongsheng and Cardiff agree price reduction for suezmax Nantucket now trading in Economou-led fleet while yard works on two sister tankers Iraq's oil export industry is on 'high alert' as jihadists declare Islamic state Shipping watches Umm Qasr as ISIS claims a caliphate across the northwest and into Syria Scorpio boosts stock buyback to $150m New programme will be partly funded from new convertible bond proceeds West coast strikes could cost US economy $2.5bn a day As talks look set to continue beyond July 1 deadline, study charts threat to economy Cheniere signs another long-term deal to sell LNG from Corpus Christi Agreement with Woodside runs for 20 years with a 10-year extension option Court allows cargo and other interests to participate in MOL Comfort lawsuit Underwriters, box owners and others join Mitsui OSK Lines in case against shipbuilder US west coast labour talks look set to go beyond July 1 deadline ILWU and PMA negotiators continue to work on new contract Easy money and overordering holding back recovery, Commerzbank warns Outlook depends on eurozone and US economies, says Otto A trend turned upside down After a year in the doldrums, crude tankers' earnings rise and product carriers' fall Asia-Europe rate increase set to be less than anticipated, say brokers Rise in year-to-date rates of 26% will offer carriers relief Wisdom Marine to book panamax bulker Expansion-minded owner to pay $35m for 81,700 dwt ship at Namura Shipbuilding Award for Cecilia Battistello Bellisario Foundation recognises her achievements in a man's world K-Sure provides over $908m funding for Angelicoussis' LNG carrier orders State-owned financier to support Greek owner's $1.7bn deals in South Korea Gothenburg to offer 30% off port dues for gas-fuelled ships Discount will run for four years from January 2015 Five die in Alang shipbreaking blast Saturday's incident raises the number killed this year in South Asian recycling yards to 20 FSL Trust leases aframax to Tesoro Major US refiner will pay about $5.7m for the 12-month contract Eagle Bulk gets another 15 days to make deal with creditors Struggling New York-listed dry bulk operator will not pay interest due on Monday DNV GL rejected boxship designs similar to MOL Comfort Industry waiting for result of second investigation into casualty in the summer

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JUNE 30, 2014
Norsepower claims 5-30% fuel saving Finnish marine technology company Norsepower claims its Norsepower Rotor Sail Solution can deliver fuel savings of 5-30%. A first pilot system will be fitted aboard Bore's Estrade later this year, with results verified by partner Lloyd's Register classification society, added the start-up. UK fails to address maritime skills gap UK training provider Clyde Marine Training (CMT) has responded to comments made by the House of Commons Transport Committee and urged the government to address the "looming skills gap" in the UK maritime sector. Launching the report in March, committee chairwoman Louise Ellman said: "The Gaming could improve training Delegates at the Manning and Training Conference in Copenhagen in May heard a call for new ways to develop training and gained an insight into one innovative approach. Martin Hernqvist, head of the Swedish Club Academy (SWA), said developing effective safety cultures on board involves "thinking Top Ships equips itself to raise $250M Top Ships has reiterated its desire to pursue "potential acquisition targets on accretive terms", and filed paperwork to let it raise up to $250M in public equity or debt securities at its convenience. The Evangelos Pistiolis-led company's shelf registration filed with US securities regulators on Another stay of execution for Eagle Bulk NASDAQ-listed Eagle Bulk Shipping has until 15 July to restructure long-term debt totalling $1.2Bn after creditors agreed to extend the deadline by 18 days. The Sophocles Zoullas-led company's announcement on Friday gave no insights into how talks with lenders are progressing. Eagle Bulk previously SKF Blohm Voss unveils Turbulo BlueMon Gothenburg-based SKF Blohm Voss Industries has launched its Turbulo BlueMon emission monitoring system. Turbulo BlueMon can record all emissions related to all six MARPOL Annexes on board ships and couple the values with position data from GPS signals. A monitor screen lets users toggle between RSC Bio lube go-ahead from Rolls-Royce RSC Bio Solutions, a US-based lubricant expert, has had its EnviroLogic 3068 bio-based hydraulic fluid approved for Rolls-Royce stabilisers under the revised 2013 US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements. The approval covers Rolls-Royce's VM Series, Neptune, and Aquarius stabilisers, as well Adani faces loss at Abbot Point A port expansion at Abbot Point in Queensland, Australia, totalling AUD5.5Bn ($5.17Bn) may be scrapped due to political opposition. Indian mining and port giant Adani told the state government the project is at risk unless dredging of the seabed is completed next year, the Australian Financial Activists query Alang blast death toll Green activists suspect an explosion at a shipbreaking yard in Alang in the Bhavnagar district of Gujarat in India on Saturday caused more fatalities than initially reported. According to an official statement, five labourers died and at least 10 were injured by a blast on chemical tanker Perin, Korea Line orders bulk carriers South Korea's Korea Line Corporation announced today that it will order two 64,000dwt bulk carriers worth KRW56.2Bn ($55.6M). Korea Line told IHS Maritime that the ships will be built at a shipyard in China, not in South Korea. The firm did not want to mention the shipbuilder's name. The investment Fincantieri forced to downsize IPO Italian state-owned shipbuilder Fincentieri is scaling back its initial public offering (IPO) of shares by more than a third following a tepid response from investors. Shares on offer in the flotation will now total 450M, down from a planned figure of 704M. In addition, as the share price has been OW Bunker launches third barge in Singapore OW Bunker, a marine fuel supplier has launched its third barge Marine Noel to expand physical operation in Singapore. The vessel has installed a Coriolis flow meter with the approval of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to ensure product quantity. Marine Noel is a modern 4,700dwt Hong Kong considers new maritime body Hong Kong's Transport and Housing Bureau will study in detail the structure, functions, mode of operations and funding arrangements of a statutory maritime body that has been proposed by a consultant. The bureau is following up on the recommendation provided by a consultative study completed earlier SHI stock price to depend on 2Q14 earnings Samsung Heavy Industries' stock price would hinge on the South Korean shipbuilder's 2Q14 performance, said an analyst. Samsung Securities' analyst Young-soo Han, who recently visited the shipbuilder, noted that SHI won $3.9Bn in orders over January-May and its end-June figure should not change much. Five missing near Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands Five fishermen went missing on Friday, after their boat sank in waters near the Diaoyu Islands, said Xinhua news agency. The ship Minxiayu 01003 with 10 crew on board sank in the morning, north of the islands disputed between Japan and China in the East China Sea. Five fishermen were saved by a Indonesian coal exports to China rebound in May Indonesia shipped more coal to China in May, after the previous month marked a 20-month low in such shipments. Last month, Indonesia exported 6.8M tonnes of coal to China, up 49% from April but down 1.2% from May last year. Year to date, China has imported 32M tonnes of Indonesian coal, putting it Cargo ship on fire near Gresik, Indonesia Indonesia-flagged Caraka Jaya Niaga III-7 caught fire during repair work while anchored near Buoy 10 off Wilmar Harbour, Gresik, Indonesia, on Thursday. The local police reported that the general cargo ship, carrying timber with 10 metric tonne of diesel oil was anchored at Latitude 07 11S, Nam Cheong share price poised for growth Singapore-listed Nam Cheong's share price is targeted to hit SGD0.47 or $0.37 per share, according to the UOB Kay Lian analysis. The company share price currently hovers around SGD0.39 cents or $0.31. The analysis report quoted three factors that Nam Cheong thrives at namely, vessels sales at higher Otto Marine to dispose three AHTSs Singapore-listed Otto Marine has signed a memorandum of agreement to sell three offshore vessels to Go Marine Services for $37.5M. Go Marine, a Malaysian incorporated subsidiary of Otto Marine will purchase the three 6,000 bhp Anchor Handling Tug Supply (AHTS) vessels namely, Go Avior, Go Hawk and Nigerian shippers demand rail links to ports The Shippers' Association Lagos State (SALS) last week urged the Nigerian government to build rail links from the country's existing ports to its inland container depots and container freight stations. An efficient railway system was essential to decongest the both ports and roads, according the 15 dead in Madagascan river wreck At least 15 passengers died when a small river craft laden with cargo and 35 passengers capsized on the River Tsiribihina on Tuesday. Most of those on board were traders travelling to market. The accident occurred in deep water 65km from Miandrivazo, in the northwest of Madagascar. L'Express de

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JUNE 30, 2014
Deutsche Bank seeks to sell Maher Terminals Deutsche Bank AG is seeking potential buyers for all or part of Maher Terminals after writing down a large percentage of the $2.3 billion the German bank paid to buy the container terminal operator in 2007. The Wall Street Journal reported that Deutsche Bank is considering selling Maher's terminals in the... China's logistics property developer poised for strong growth The Chinese government has identified logistics as one of the pillar industries to support economic growth, and the phenomenal development in this area can be seen in the annual report of Global Logistics Properties, the mainland's market leader. Eighty percent of GLP's China portfolio is geared toward domestic consumption where e-commerce... Integrated operations center tied to P3's demise The P3 was a traditional vessel-sharing agreement, albeit a very large one, but for one distinct element that made it unprecedented in the annals of container shipping: its joint operations center. It was this unique element, an entity distinct from the member carriers with its own employees running a combined... DHL sees air cargo returning from ocean While many air freight carriers have seen their cargo shift to ocean during the long recovery from the Great Recession, one global carrier has experienced the opposite. DHL Express has been adding capacity into its global network in the last two years, both in terms of planes and ground facilities to... Air freight carriers eagerly await iPhone 6 launch Rumors that the new iPhone 6 will be launched in September have not only consumers eagerly anticipating Apple's latest model smartphone. Millions of the China-made phones will be shipped across the world in freighters and in the belly holds of airlines, providing a welcome spike in revenue and yields for... A lesson learned from China's rejection of P3 Network Container lines considering launching major highly structured vessel-sharing agreements in Chinese trade lanes would be wise to consider factors other than just market share, said an attorney familiar with Chinese transportation policy. China's surprise rejection of the P3 Network - an ambitious VSA involving Maersk Line, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and CMA... Volvo to sell surplus rail capacity to Scanlog The Volvo Group today reached an agreement with Scandinavian Logistics Partners AB to sell extra capacity in rail transport from Belgium to Sweden, effective July 1. Volvo's freight train, known as "Train 8," leaves from Umeå via älmhult in Sweden fully loaded with truck components to the group's truck factory in Ghent,... Union rivalry flares up at AgTC conference SAN FRANCISCO - Criticism of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union by an official of the International Association of Machinists provoked an angry response at the Agriculture Transportation Coalition conference in San Francisco on Friday. The IAM, whose members compete with the ILWU for maintenance and repair work at West Coast... FMCSA official defends trucking HOS rule, keeps 'doors open' to change NAPLES, Fla. - Truck driver hours of service rules could evolve to become more flexible, but only following concrete safety gains and reduced fatalities on U.S. highways, a federal regulator told trucking and logistics executives at the SMC3 Connections 2014 conference here. "Our doors are open," Larry W. Minor, associate administrator... Lytle urges quick conclusion to PMA-ILWU negotiations With the deadline for negotiating a West Coast dockworker contract at hand, the executive director of the Port of Oakland urged both sides to reach a successful conclusion for the good of all West Coast ports. "My message to [Pacific Maritime Association President] Jim McKenna and [International Longshore and Warehouse Union... North Europe's ports face further congestion as alliances hit schedule reliability The major North European ports likely will face further congestion in the coming months as carrier alliances continue to have an impact on the reliability of service schedules, according to Drewry Maritime Research. Rotterdam and Hamburg, Europe's two largest container ports, are currently experiencing "significant" congestion, which was last seen during... New broker bond: The 75K solution? Q: I've been hearing a lot about the requirement that motor carrier brokers carry a bond for $75,000. Most of the commentary I've encountered has been from the broker industry, and most of it, of course, has been negative. The common idea seems to be that the new requirement is... 'Terrible congestion' at LA-LB With the expiration of the current U.S. West Coast longshore agreement just hours away, truck traffic at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is reportedly slow and congested, making it difficult for many shippers to get containers out of the nation's largest port complex. However it appears the... Zim restructuring approved by Israel Corp. shareholders Zim VirginiaIsrael Corp. shareholders approved a radical financial restructuring of Zim Integrated Shipping Services over the weekend, paving the way for the group's ocean carrier to buy or lease new ships and form strategic partnerships with other container lines. The debt-for-equity deal is conditional on Israel Corp. reaching agreement with the...

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JUNE 30, 2014
Safe closes on $80m Safe Bulkers has added another $10m in gross proceeds as it completed a share offering on Wall Street. ECSA seeks scrubber clarity The European Community Shipowners' Association (ECSA) has joined a port authorities group to urge the European Union to clarify rules on exhaust scrubbers. Liner schedules hit ports Port congestions should continue to grow in northern Europe as alliance-making liner operators' schedule reliability declines, Drewry Maritime Research claims. Hong Sheng Da scraps one China's Hong Sheng Da Shipmanagement has sold one of its oldest bulkers for demolition, it is claimed. Navios seeks funds Greek owner Navios Maritime Holdings is planning a share sale to raise cash for vessel acquisitions. Skangass speaks on spill LNG provider Skangass has explained why LNG was spilt during a cruise ferry bunkering operation last month. Alpha's $1.4bn deal Greece's Alpha Bank is planning to raise EUR 500m ($683m) by securitising EUR 1bn of shipping loans. Scorpio boosts buyback Scorpio Tankers has strengthened an already aggressive share buyback initiative. OPEC's aid for VLs Increased OPEC production could create demand for up to 50 additional VLCCs this year, Jefferies says. Oldendorff takes over Germany's Egon Oldendorff has strengthened its Middle East operations by teaming up with a government fund and buying its holding in tanker and bulker owner Eships. Sealion orders in China Gregory Callimanopulos-backed Sealion Shipping has turned to Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries for a new saturation diving support/offshore construction vessel. Port offers LNG discount Gas-powered ships will see their port fees slashed from next year at Gothenburg in Sweden. Otto passes Go Singapore's Otto Marine has disposed of its stake in a Malaysian joint venture three days after selling it three anchor-handlers. Daishin charts price fall A decline in newbuilding prices will last for at least three months, Daishin Securities says. Fincantieri slashes IPO Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has reduced its planned IPO by 36% as the state said it would not release any of its stock. Fire hits cruiseship A Holland America cruiseship has been forced back to port in the US after a boiler fire. Pac Basin shuffles pack Pacific Basin Shipping has recalled its towage chief Chanakya Kocherla to Hong Kong to take up the post of chief technical officer. Zim pleads its case Israeli container line Zim has won shareholder approval for its huge debt restructuring, but doubts remain about state permission for the deal, as well as potential shipping alliances and its IPO. CMES fixes VLCC loan China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has clinched a new $510m loan to part-fund its VLCC expansion. Top stacks $250m on shelf Evangelos Pistiolis-led Top Ships has laid the groundwork for further equity raises with a $250m shelf registration. Holland America fire Tanker fights off attack A Torm products tanker has thwarted a pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden with the help of armed guards. Otto eyes Malaysia Otto Marine is offloading three of its anchor handlers to its Malaysian subsidiary in a deal worth $37.5m, the company has confirmed. Fred Olsen lifts Yinson Yinson Holdings has seen first quarter net profit almost double following its takeover of Fred Olsen production last year. New Unifeeder investor Danica Pension has emerged as a minority shareholder in compatriot short-sea operator Unifeeder.

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JUNE 30, 2014
Shipowners ask EU for clearer rules on emissions filters The European Union has set a Jan. 1 deadline for vessels sailing in the Emission Control Areas of the English Channel, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea to use bunker fuels with a maximum sulfur content of 0.1 percent. Madagascar back in AGOA, Swaziland out Madagascar was removed from the trade program on Jan. 1, 2010, following a 2009 coup d'état. The country held its first democratic elections since the coup late 2013; the U.S. has begun normalizing relations with Madagascar. ILWU talks expected to continue past tomorrow's deadline The current contract between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and employers is due to expire tomorrow, July 1, but nearly all observers are expecting talks to continue. Zim 'on the verge of a new era' Shareholders of Israel Corp. approved a debt restructuring agreement for Zim, but the company is still trying to negotiate an agreement over the "golden share" the Israeli government maintains in the company. UPS expands China-Europe rail service UP triple track to separate Chicago commuter, freight rail Bahri shareholders approve Vela merger Nearly 100 percent of Bahri shareholders who voted have approved the Saudi national shipping company's merger with Vela International Marine Limited. FMC reviews 11 OTI license applications

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JUNE 30, 2014
'Substantial' discount for LNG-fuelled ships in Gothenburg Swedish port to offer 30% port tariff reduction for LNG-powered vessels. Prices show soft picture across Europe Quiet market seen in key bunkering hub of Rotterdam. Fujairah market lacks direction Little movement in Suez. Gibraltar moves to cut bunker waiting times Port wants to sharpen 'its competitive edge'. Scrubbers: 'Clarifications are urgently needed' Still confusion about scrubbers, six months before stricter ECA regulations come into force. Bunker company among business award finalists Cyprus-based outfit praised for 'original thinking'. ECA rules could boost bunkering prospects in the Azores 'Ships using LNG will have to stop more to refuel,' says port executive director. Prices slip across Asia Offices in Hong Kong to close for a holiday on Tuesday. Rolls-Royce to undertake LNG study Study prompted by LNG bunkering related enquiries. Established player to move into bunkering Jamaican company already present in motor fuel segment. Firms recognised for hybrid marine propulsion system Fuel savings up to 38%. SLPA: Hambantota bunker cargo has 'no negative issues' Marine fuel sourced from 'highly respected and leading entities' within industry, SLPA tells Bunkerworld. OW Bunker adds barge to Singapore fleet Barge has coriolis flow meter installed. New Monaco-based trader at Dan-Bunkering Charalambopoulos was born and grew up in Athens.

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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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