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BRIEFS

March 3, 2014

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OOCL hikes southeast Asia-Australia rate US$200/TEU from April 1 MOL offers two intra-Asia Qingdao-Manila/Bangkok services with RCL Hutchison Port Holdings profit off 4pc to US$953 million, revenues up 4pc Work to resume 'normal pace' on locks under 'conceptual' Panama pact CSAV stung by US$8.9 million US fine for rigging ro-ro rates Evergreen looks to new ways to develop wider role in new CKYHE Fujian Customs and quarantine sector tie up to enhance efficiency Alashankou's January trade cargo falls 10.1pc to 2.28 million tonnes Felixstowe port adds US$2.50 charge on truck calls from noon to 5pm Philippines Supreme Court backs company in seafarer disability case Goodman leases 54,880 square metres for new Alibaba DC in Suzhou Maritime insurers UK P&I Club sees business increase in 2014 renewals China's 2013 air cargo and mail rises 2.4pc 5.06 million tonnes DHL and Etihad Cargo increase connectivity through the Middle East Emirates to create cargo corridor between 2 airports and Dubai port

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APRIL 28, 2014
Agreement reached to increase ILO minimum wage for the able seafarer ICS Chairman praises IMO efficiency at World Ocean Summit MOL signs deal to build, charter new LNG carrier NYK report receives Special Achievement Award at 2013 Nikkei Annual Report Awards SAL, Sai Maritime load reactors in record time at Mumbai Port SCI's Annual Worldwide Agents Meet 2014 from today Cotton exports likely to reach 10 m bales this year Essar imports more crude, while RIL cuts inward shipment Exports of wheat, rice & corn may drop by 29 pc in 2014-15: USDA Import - Export Code (iec) number explained Imports of natural rubber up during Apr.-Jan. 2013-14 India emerges largest shrimp exporter to US MSME Ministry seeks tax relief in FTP to boost exports Textile exports may fall short of target Bhushan Patil elected JNPT Labour Trustee for eighth consecutive time N. N. Kumar appointed Chairman of JN Port Fag-end rally helps rupee close firm at 61.80 Forex reserves drop by $ 383.7 m to $ 293.40 bn Govt clears projects worth Rs 16k crore Lanco Infratech bags INR 3,960 cr. order from TN NTPC to increase its presence in MP Shashi Kiran Shetty bestowed with 'Business Leader of the Year' award

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Fleet integration programme for grain shippers DNV GL opens Asia Pacific HQ in Singapore Two engineering awards for CSX tunnel project Gulf Air returns to Teheran today WCI dropping further Victron Energy opens new warehouse in Spain UNIFE welcomes work on fourth railway package Avianca returning to London Stena expanding on Irish-French route K Line launches new Jaseco services UK: Freight Movement in Wales expands fleet Operations start at new Deichmann distribution centre Mit der Schiene auf gutem Kurs JAL further reduces fuel cargo surcharge

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APRIL 28, 2014
Trucking group disrupting Port Metro Vancouver operations Washington Ecology Department praises Port of Vancouver cleanup effort U.S. rail freight traffic climbs during week Port of Port Angeles seeking advisory committee applicants Panama Canal Authority reaches deal for expansion work

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APRIL 28, 2014
Quijano confirms three-month delay to enlarged Panama Canal Waterway pushes back commercial transit start date to the first quarter of 2016 GasLog seeks secondhand tonnage as energy firms divest and small players fold Company braced for LNG consolidation on posting strong annual results Company results round-up Free to read: Keep up to date during the earnings season with our daily summary of financial reports Höegh LNG slides into the red Weakening liquefied natural gas shipping market claims another casualty BW LPG exercise options for two VLGCs Gas shipping company eyes growth in shipping US propane and butane Golar bearish about short-term LNG shipping prospects Fredriksen gas carrier pulls no punches as its income slides Eitzen Chemical hits a high as losses shrink Owner expects further improvements in chemtanker market Scorpio Bulkers nets a new loan for four newbuildings Lauro-led outfit also announces new charter-in agreements Busan offers discounts to green ships South Korean port adopts Environmental Ship Index as benchmark See-saw ride for capesizes Rates have come up strongly, but should stay within today's range throughout the week Eimskip pushes back newbuildings' delivery a second time Icelandic carrier says delay will not affect services as it posts operating profits down 9% Asia-Europe rates slide again Prices slip by more than $100 week on week Turkish ship recycler moves closer to European approval ISO certification positions Aliaga to meet Brussels' stricter standards Tokyo Gas-backed orders signal Japanese rush to buy US LNG MOL and NYK book new tonnage at Japan Marine United Pile them high As boxships get bigger, owners must rethink the way they stack cargo on board Maersk Tankers seeks a way out Product segment has promise but can AP Moller-Maersk arm fulfil its potential? Top five most-read stories Free to read: Friday February 27 Hutchison Port Holdings reports a 4% drop in annual operating profits Higher depreciation costs weigh down on earnings Oldendorff reveals 68 firm newbuilding orders Dry bulk operator expects up to 80 vessels to join its fleet in the next four years DFDS benefits from recovery in northern Europe Ferry and ro-ro operator posts a $64m pre-tax operating profit for 2013 Panama Canal work 'to regain normal pace' Canal authority and contractors table a conceptual agreement to finish the third locks The Week on Wall Street \| February 28 Free to read: the first OSG lender legal challenge, Matson Shipping, Diamond S and overordering in the tanker market CSAV pleads guilty to US price-fixing charge and agrees to pay $8.9m Chilean line is the target for the first charges filed by antitrust agency in shipping probe CSAV shareholders to vote on Hapag-Lloyd merger Extraordinary shareholders' meeting scheduled for March 21

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APRIL 28, 2014
NSB considers conversions NSB Niederelbe Schiffahrts - one of Germany's biggest charter container shipowners - is plotting a major ship conversion scheme in a bid to escape the slump in period rates for Panamax boxships. Woodside signs LNG deal with Korea Gas Corp Korea Gas Corp (KOGAS) will buy 2.2M tonnes of LNG from Australia's Woodside over the next three years, Woodside announced today. Danish Ship Finance impairment losses narrow Danish Ship Finance (DSF), the privately owned Copenhagen-based shipping bank, has reported a sharp narrowing of loan impairment charges and subsequently a significant increase in net profit. MacGregor buys Deep Water Solutions Finnish onshore, offshore, and maritime load handling equipment maker Cargotec has announced that its MacGregor business unit has bought Deep Water Solutions (DWS) of Kristiansand, Norway, for an undisclosed sum. Hoegh LNG dives to 2013 loss Hoegh LNG has reported a loss for both the final quarter of 2013 and the full year, and has warned that the sector is likely to face several challenging years because of excess capacity. Box rates spiralling down Freight rates for container liftings ex Far East continued to drop fast this week ahead ahead of renewed rate restoration attempts by liner operators.1083671.timg Panama Canal compromise reached A deal has been reached to complete the Panama Canal's third set of locks, although the debut of commercial operations will be delayed until spring 2016.1482282.timg Speeding caused VLCC to crash into pipeline The Korea Coast Guard has announced that a Singapore-flagged VLCC was going too fast when it came into contact with GS Caltex's three pipelines in Yeosu last month. STX O&S in further debt-to-equity swap Beleaguered South Korean shipbuilder STX Offshore & Shipbuilding will issue 756.5M new shares to its creditors in a further debt-to-equity swap.

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APRIL 28, 2014
SCFI Asia-Europe Rates Showing 'Rapid Decay' Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, North Europe, week ending Feb. 28, 2014. Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to northern European and Mediterranean ports fell about $120 per TEU in the week of Feb. 28, continuing a downward trend that started in the second week of January and marking the lowest... JOC Truckload Capacity Index Drops to New Low The JOC Truckload Capacity Index dropped to 79.8 in the fourth quarter - its lowest reading yet - as several large truckload fleets continued to reduce their tractor count in late 2013. The index fell after climbing in the previous two quarters from 79.9 to 81.9. The index, based on actual... CSAV Pleads Guilty to Ro-Ro Price-Fixing Conspiracy CSAV has agreed to plead guilty and pay a criminal fine of $8.9 million for its involvement in a conspiracy to fix prices, allocate customers and rig bids of international shipping services for roll-on, roll-off cargo, to and from the U.S. and elsewhere, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. The... Panama Canal Locks Delayed Again Under New Contractor Pact The deadline for completing the $5.25 billion Panama Canal's expansion project has been postponed by another three months, to early 2016, under a tentative refinancing agreement between the Panama Canal Authority and the engineering consortium that is building the new locks. The verbal refinancing agreement, which contracting consortium Grupo Unidos por... Vancouver Unionized Truckers to Hold Strike Vote March 1 Port Metro VancouverUnifor-Vancouver Container Truckers' Association says it will hold a strike vote on March 1 that could result in its members joining hundreds of other truckers who walked off the job at Port Metro Vancouver on Feb. 26. Members of Unifor-VCTA, which is British Columbia's largest union representing container truckers,... Storms Drive US Spot Truckload Rates Higher U.S. spot market truckload rates remain unseasonably high, propped up by a combination of higher demand and supply chain disruptions caused by continuing severe winter weather in parts of the country. The DAT average national dry van spot market rate rose to a new peak of $1.98 per mile in... Airports Boosting Investment in the Cold Chain On a recent day in mid-December, two 747 freighters flew into MidAmerica St. Louis Airport loaded with 250,000 pounds of Chilean blueberries. Just days later, another 160,000 pounds of the fruit landed at the airport. For MidAmerica, which has ambitions of becoming an air cargo hub for perishables, it was the... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Feb. 28 Multiple container lines hope to increase rates in a variety of trade lanes from March through June, although any hikes achieved could be fleeting, as overcapacity continues to negatively impact carriers' control of pricing. JOC's TPM 2014 conference, which kicks off on March 2, will feature discussions of volatility in the... New Rail Services Give Perishables Shippers Options New and expanding refrigerated rail services are delivering new options for smaller food shippers who soon could be left out in the cold by western railroads as thousands of 50-year-old mechanical boxcars are retired in the coming years. "Over the next decade or so, there is a real wall coming up... With ILWU Talks About to Heat Up, Shippers Weigh Options Li & Fung Logistics isn't waiting for the worst-case scenario. The logistics division of Hong Kong-based sourcing giant Li & Fung - and other cargo owners like it who ship through the U.S. West Coast - will be watching closely over the next four months as the International Longshore and... Q&A: By Whom the Bill Is Paid Q: I hope you can provide me with some guidance on this. A carrier has these rules. They do not recognize Section 7 on any bill of lading as stated in the rules tariff. I have encountered situations described in B and C quite a few times, but A not so... Nehru Port OKs PSA's Bid for Fourth Container Terminal Global port-terminal operator PSA International has been selected to build and operate the long-delayed fourth container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port, India's largest container hub, through a public-private partnership development scheme. "The board of trustees at a meeting on Feb. 26 approved PSA's bid and agreed to issue a formal letter... Massive Container Terminal Considered for Malaysia's Port Klang A planned new container facility at Port Klang will offer 30 million TEUs of extra capacity, according to government ministers. A new port of such size would significantly up the competitive ante against rival operators at Tanjung Pelepas, Maersk's South East Asia hub, and PSA's vast terminal complex at Singapore, as...

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APRIL 28, 2014
Golar seeks refinancing Golar LNG Partners said it is in talks to refinance an $84.5m loan backed by an eight-year-old LNG carrier. Golar beats estimates Golar LNG has reported a group-wide decline in operating income, although both of its New York-listed companies beat analyst expectations. Rescue called off The US Coast Guard has called off the search for a missing solo mariner after a tanker and pure car carrier diverted to help the rescue efforts. Olympic fixes newbuilds Olympic Shipping has picked up contracts for a pair of subsea support newbuildings. FRNT's cape IPO carrot Frontline 2012's long anticipated initial public offering (IPO) for its capesize fleet has added another carrot for investors in John Fredriksen's flagship company, analysts say. Arison to pocket $400m Micky Arison stands to pocket around $400m from the sale of slice of cruiseship owner Carnival Corporation. Klaveness profit triples Torvald Klaveness tripled its earnings in 2013 as it cut operating costs despite a bigger fleet. FSL gets breathing room First Ship Lease (FSL) has reached a agreement with lenders to relax loan covenants until the end of the year. Crews win pay rise Shipping companies and the ITF union have agreed a pay hike for crews worth 4.95% by 2016. Flex pressing ahead Flex LNG is biding its time on a potential merger or asset sales as it focuses on finding finance and charters for its Samsung newbuildings. SALT bulks up Scorpio Bulkers has moved quickly to add to its fleet of chartered in vessels and tied up financing for four newbuildings under construction. Ardmore ups the ante Ardmore Shipping has increased its proposed share sale as it revealed it is on the hunt for resales and modern second-hand products tankers. Diamond Geezer TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. Suitcase financing We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Eitzen Chem keen to buy Norway's Eitzen Chemical is still trying to find new cash streams to built its business, but recent debt sales have "created a new dynamic" in the process, it said. GasLog in strong finish GasLog has reported a strong set of fourth quarter results which came in clear of Wall Street forecasts. Tallink raises its sights Baltic ro-pax group Tallink has seen annual earnings fall, but an improved fourth quarter result has left it positive for 2014. Wisdom adds two more Taiwan's Wisdom Marine has increased its big orderbook in Japan with two more 81,700-dwt bulkers. DFDS launches buy-back Danish shipowner DFDS is rewarding investors through a buy-back scheme worth DKK 200m ($40.67m). DFDS does better Danish ro-ro owner DFDS is still looking to make acquisitions after posting better profit for 2013. Subsea 7 in $75m win Norway's Subsea 7 has won a $75m subsea contract with oil heavyweight ExxonMobil in Canada. Sales hurt NOCC Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) fell to a deeper loss in the final quarter after scrapping two vessels. PB to slow record growth Pacific Basin Shipping plans to slow down its record expansion pace in the face of rising asset prices and the filing up of shipyard slots in Japan. CSAV slashes loss A tax gain has helped Chilean container line CSAV cut a large chunk from its annual loss. Latvian loses less Products tanker owner Latvian Shipping Co (LSC) has cut its annual loss after a profitable second half. JMU seals LNG double Shipbuilder Japan Marine United Corp (JMU) has secured orders for two LNG carrier newbuildings from domestic shipowners. Hoegh LNG misses mark Hoegh LNG sank deeper into the red than predicted in the fourth quarter. CSAV admits price-fixing Chile's CSAV has pleaded guilty to price-fixing in the US. Top-up for CSCL Chinese container line CSCL has lined up a new loan worth $57m with Pingan Bank. Jinhui slams private equity Jinhui Shipping & Transportation is the latest shipowner to argue that private equity is harming the recovery in the dry bulk sector. Seaspan wins BC order Canada's BC Ferries is ordering a new cable ferry at Vancouver's Seaspan yard. Jinhui slips to a loss Jinhui Shipping & Transportation has ended the year on a downer with a loss in the fourth quarter due to vessel write-downs. Alam Maritime suffers Malaysia's Alam Maritim Resources has reported a near five-fold drop in FY 2013 fourth quarter profits. Oldendorff comes clean Oldendorff has revealed comprehensive details of its huge newbuild programme which spans yards in China, Japan and South Korea.

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APRIL 28, 2014
Breakthrough reached on Panama Canal contract impass The Panama Canal Authority and the international consortium building the new locks for an expanded Canal announced Friday that they had reached a tentative agreement on a framework for completing the project. COSCO to raise cargo rates by $1,000 in 11 weeks COSCO announced sharp rate increases for all cargo from the Far East to Red Sea and Persian Gulf trade over 11 weeks, adding a total of $2,000 to existing rates across two lanes. Oregon's governor orders study at Port of Portland Cargo weighs down IAG in 2013 IAG Cargo, the amalgamation of the cargo divisions at British Airways and Iberia, experienced a 7-percent drop in volume between 2012 and 2013, seeing activity decline to 5,653 million cargo-ton kilometers last year. Kalitta Air helps launch NY-Amsterdam service Weekly GRI Roundup Jaenichen says marine highway program should expand focus DOT should explore expanding the Marine Highway concept beyond barge services for containers to other kinds of cargo normally carried by truck or rail, Acting Maritime Administrator Paul Jaenichen said. CSAV shareholders to vote on Hapag-Lloyd merger Japan 24-hour rule set to begin The Advance Filing Rule is similar to the U.S. 24-hour rule in timing, but requires more detailed information about the cargo itself and the parties involved in the transaction. U.S. 4Q GDP revised down to 2.4% Corn shippers warned to avoid co-mingling

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APRIL 28, 2014
Fuel prices fall in the Americas Tight low sulphur avails reported in the US Gulf and along the US East Coast. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. DFDS may shut down 'unprofitable' routes due to high fuel costs Large-scale analysis of route network underway in light of upcoming 'costly' eco regulations. Groups to sign preliminary deal to end Panama Canal dispute ACP and GUPC to give $100 million each for 'immediate cash flow needs' to fully resume expansion work. DNV GL and Singapore join forces on research Areas to be addressed include LNG risk assessment, energy saving and emission reduction technology. Lack of price direction as week ends Bunker prices were soft in Istanbul. Prices soft in Fujairah Bunker prices climb in Suez. Box shipping company to dump fuel-guzzling ships Capacity to be replaced with more fuel-efficient tonnage. Singapore fuel oil stocks fall But February average unchanged from January. Hong Kong bunker player shrugs off share price fluctuations Share value dipped 20% on Monday. Asian prices soften to end week Good avails reported across key trading hubs. Opportunity for bonded bunkering at Georgia No bunker tanker supply available since early last year. Titan delays 2013 annual results Extra time needed to finalise results as two directors left the board, group says. Sinopec sale to include Hong Kong marine fuels business Firm plans to sell up to 30% of its retail oil business to private investors. Reports: Greek port planning LNG bunkering facility Qatari company linked to development.

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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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