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July 4, 2014

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China's warehousing put under microscope after scam discovered Swiss industry boosted by China trade pact, better than for EU, US Hyundai Merchant Marine takes in 3rd of five 13,100-TEUers for A/E US retailers nervous as dockworkers talks at USWC ports drag on Deutsche Bank to sell Maher Terminals in North America DELO invests heavily in Russian shipping with NUTEP expansion Beijing bails out Air China Cargo to tune of US$320 million With such low rates, air freight is unsustainable and up in thin air LAN mechanics in Peru, Argentinean cabin crew warn of strikes

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JULY 3, 2014
Allcargo Logistics conducts tree plantation drive under 'Save our Planet' initiative in tribal hamlets of Mumbai BUDGET 2014-15 EXPECTATIONS Caravel Logistics celebrates its 20th anniversary in style CMA CGM changes rotation of its ASEA line to improve service reliability Hamburg Süd recognised as 'Best Green Service Provider - Shipping Line' for third consecutive year GMB seminar to highlight investment opportunities in Gujarat port sector on July 25 Odisha govt inks MoU for national waterway connecting Kalinganagar with Paradip & Dhamra ports Truck rentals up 2-3 pc in June Chinese industrial parks to get same sops as SEZs, NIMZs Fieo President lists Budget challenges before Finance Minister Fitch pegs India's growth at 5.5 pc in FY15 Govt imposes MEP of $500/t on onion to check rising domestic prices INR pares early gains, remains sharply weak against dollar

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Progress on BAM and trans-Sib rail project SBB investing in catenary maintenance vehicles AAE parts company with CEO Air Namibia introduces new quality assurance team Algeciras overtakes Valencia Iata: outlook for air cargo traffic stabilizes Kizad welcomes packaging materials provider UK brings in special scheme to help gather energy audits TIR system to continue in Russia until 30 November 2014 New LNG distribution terminal for Rotterdam On board courier specialist partners with Swiss Anchorage airport welcomes Naniq Global Logistics Weitermachen und abwarten President elected for port of Bordeaux' development council Israeli court eases conditions for Zim restructuring

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JULY 3, 2014
ABS, Daewoo to jointly develop LNG-fueled drillship MacGregor to supply deck equipment for AHTS vessels Vigor shipyard to build fireboat for San Francisco Keppel Shipyard inks $735 million deal for FLNGV conversion Maersk to implement DNV GL ShipManager software

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JULY 3, 2014
Drewry Container Forecaster predicts freight rates to drop NYK teams with Stolt Tankers to order two new parcel tankers Change of command set for Port Angeles Coast Guard base Corps holding public meetings to discuss Cherry Point dock addition Mitsui O.S.K. Lines vessel reduces fuel use with waste heat

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JULY 3, 2014
Seanergy is on the up as it awaits the acquisition of four capesizes Restis sisters take a majority holding ahead of reboot for Nasdaq-listed owner Right on time - liner reliability improves for the third month in a row But May's top carrier rankings show no improvements from K Line or MSC IACS seeks more ship design data to understand casualties Work to begin on collecting potentially sensitive information to create database with the IMO Epic Gas agrees two long-term charters with Siva Group Singapore operator continues its expansion drive Shell agrees to supply LNG bunkers from Rotterdam Gate Fuel-supply infrastructure expands as a third commercial venture is announced this week Overordering leaves VLGC market hanging in the balance, says Solvang Orderbook at 50% of live fleet is 'enough', says Norwegian owner Carriers give away $200 per teu in Asia-Europe contract rates Drewry Container Forecaster predicts a widening profit gap between top 20 players Court relaxes the terms of Zim's golden share Israel Corp is examining the implications of the change in provisions Golar LNG signs $735m FLNG conversion deal with Keppel Fredriksen gas vehicle makes good its pledge to expand into floating liquefaction Stolt Tankers dips and rises Profits down quarter on quarter but up year on year Fredriksen sells shares from capes deal Frontline 2012 and Hemen Holding will sell 18.6m Knightsbridge Tankers shares First gas-powered drillship being designed DSME and ABS collaboration highlights growing interest in using gas fuel in larger tonnage The changing power of Emsa European Maritime Safety Agency will help states enforce SOx and and CO2 rules, but is no policeman Angola LNG to subcharter its seven ships Vessels to be offered in short-term market until export plant overhaul ends in 2015

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JULY 3, 2014
DFDS interested in U.N. RoRo DFDS, the Copenhagen-based ferry and logistics company, says it is involved in the ongoing process by KKR, the US based private equity fund, to sell U.N. RoRo. The Turkish company that operates 12 freight ferries in the Eastern Mediterranean. "With reference to media reports concerning an ongoing IACS promises better approach to ferry safety The International Association of Classification Societies intends to focus on the causes of passenger ferry accidents this year. Speaking at a press conference in London today, IACS' new chairman Philippe Donche-Gay said that more needed to be done to track passenger ship modifications and related JMU selected for Reuben kamsarmax order Japan Marine United (JMU) has been selected for an order of kamsarmax bulkers from UK based Reuben Brothers. The exact number of 82,000dwt vessels has not been disclosed but sources indicate it will be up to four with delivery in 1H 2016. This latest order is part of the owner's fleet expansion Höegh LNG Partners files for $150M IPO Oslo-listed Höegh LNG Holdings is firming up plans to tap the US public equity markets, filing this morning (3 July) for a proposed New York initial public offering (IPO) of its spin-off limited partnership Höegh LNG Partners. Initial plans call for gross proceeds of up to $150M. Today's prospectus VSMC wins €110M cable contract Dredging and offshore contractor Boskalis and its cable-laying JV partner Volker Wessels have announced that each have a €55M ($75M) share of the contract awarded by Statoil and Statkraft for cabling works for the Dudgeon Offshore wind farm project. The development is located 32km off the UK's Bulker operator guilty in 'magic pipe' case Marine Managers have pleaded guilty in the US to a two-count charge in a so-called 'magic pipe' oil pollution case involving one of its bulkers. The Piraeus, Greece-based vessel operator faces a maximum $500,000 fine for each of the counts that were announced on 27 June. In addition, Matthaios Seanergy reveals Capesize delay Plans to revitalise operations at Greek drybulk operator Seanergy Maritime Holdings appear to have been delayed, following an announcement that the planned purchase of four Capesize ships did not close on 30 June as originally expected. NASDAQ-listed Seanergy's 1Q14 results announced today (July 3) Fredriksen companies seek to cash in Knightsbridge stock John Fredriksen companies Frontline 2012 and Hemen Holding are aiming to monetise their shareholding in fellow Fredriksen-affiliated company Knightsbridge Tankers, through a public sale that could provide gross proceeds of up to $267M. The proposed sale that is documented in a US securities Eagle Bulk lenders score another point Holders of Eagle Bulk Shipping's debt can now own up to 20% of the troubled company's shares immediately, after a three-step mechanism set up two years ago was scrapped. Sophocles Zoullas-led Eagle Bulk yesterday (2 July) signed an amendment with a representative chunk of the current owners of Van Oord receives crew transfer vessel Van Oord has received a new FCS 2008 crew transfer vessel from Offshore Wind Services (OWS) to be used on its Luchterduinen offshore wind farm project. "A Dutch company has ordered a vessel that's being built at a Dutch yard, to work on a Dutch offshore wind farm for another Dutch company," Damen CSSC-SSE loses $6.2M lawsuit Shanghai-listed CSSC Steel Structure Engineering (CSSC-SSE) has lost a $6.2M lawsuit involving disputes over steel supplies. The suit was filed in 2011. The company is actively preparing to appeal the ruling currently, a stock filing of the company said today. In December 2013, the company was sued Epic Gas charters two ships from Siva Group Singapore-based Epic Gas has agreed to charter-in two 7,200m³ gas carriers from Siva Group. Epic, led by CEO Lars Vang Christensen, said the contracts come with purchase options and fixed monthly charter rates. The LPG gas carriers, both 2010-built, would be renamed Epic Bali and Epic Borneo upon Average container rate predicted to fall in 2014 Shipping consultancy Drewry says that the container shipping sector continues to face major challenges, with the average freight rate obtained due to fall this year, compared with those for 2013, a view shared by a senior shipping analyst in Denmark. "Drewry forecasts that once again, average Minister slams Spain's vessel incursions Gibraltar's deputy chief minister has slammed Spain's incursions into the territory's waters, describing Spain's actions as "the bullying of a small country". Dr Joseph Garcia referred to "hundreds of incursions by the Spanish paramilitary Guardia Civil, the Spanish Navy and other official organs of No significant export growth for Thailand Thailand will not see sharply increased export growth, a business group has told IHS Maritime. "We forecast that this year, the export growth will be under 3%," an official with the Thai National Shippers' Council told IHS Maritime yesterday. The official said low export growth reflected declines in HMM gets $494M from LNG shipping business sale Hyundai Merchant Marine said today it will get KRW500Bn ($494M) from completing the sale of its LNG shipping business. It was announced early this year that IMM Consortium, a private equity fund, will buy HMM's LNG business as part of the latter's plan to improve liquidity. Of the KRW500Bn, KRW100Bn Korea Coast Guard underestimated Sewol incident Even as more than 300 people were drowning when the Sewol ferry capsized, the Korea Coast Guard informed the country's president that 370 passengers and crew had been rescued. This came to light when phone conversation transcripts between the coast guard and President Park Geun-hye were revealed New bunker start-up begins operating Bunker supplier Unicore Fuel, a subsidiary of Denmark's Bunker Holding Group, has commenced its operations in Singapore, the world's largest bunkering port. Unicore Fuel, incorporated in Singapore in March 2014, officially commenced business on 1 July said Bunker Holding in a statement. Its parent Thailand to benefit from infrastructure Rail and port initiatives being planned by Thailand's military rulers will benefit the country even though exports are at risk from a slowdown in China and monetary squeezing, economic experts told IHS Maritime. Plans to double track the railways "have really serious spin-offs" in terms of boosting

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JULY 3, 2014
Teamsters reportedly planning July 7 pickets at LA-LB Organizers backed by the Teamsters Union reportedly plan on July 7 to picket terminals in Los Angeles-Long Beach and target the trucks of three drayage companies they have been trying to unionize. This action could have repercussions for cargo-handling at the nation's largest port complex because the International Longshore and Warehouse... Roadrunner rounds out executive team Roadrunner Transportation Systems has appointed a president for each of its three business segments, completing the reshuffling of its executive team. Grant Crawford joins Roadrunner as president of the company's less-than-truckload segment, Patrick McKay has been promoted to president of the truckload logistics division, and Kevin Charlebois has been promoted to president... Big shift expected in US cotton export ports Cotton harvesting in Texas. Source: USDA, ARS. Photo by David Nance.The widening of the Panama Canal could eventually lead to a 90 percent increase in cotton exports for U.S. South Atlantic and Gulf Coast ports, and a 66 percent reduction in cotton exports through West Coast ports, according to an... Container lines' schedule reliability 'returning to a normal level' Global liner schedule reliability was down year-over-year in May but up month-to-month.The gap between global liner schedule reliability this year and last year has narrowed, although monthly performance in May was still down year-over-year, according to a new report from SeaIntel Maritime Analysis. Morten Berg Thomsen, a shipping analyst at SeaIntel,... FTZs grow increasingly popular in the US Foreign trade zones in the U.S. are enjoying a boom, partly because shippers are increasingly using the zones for exports, and even for distribution of retail products without any domestic components. While manufacturing firms, especially automakers, have been the main users of FTZs, retailers are using the tool in greater numbers... Railroads, trucking companies brace for hurricane U.S. surface transportation providers, ranging from railroads to trucking companies, are preparing for the approaching Hurricane Arthur, set to hit the East Coast this holiday weekend, with some carriers warning shippers of potential delays. CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern Railway don't expect Arthur to have much of an impact on their... Highest June total for North American Class 8 truck orders since 2005 June Class 8 truck orders in North America were 41 percent higher than in June 2013. Full-size chart June Class 8 truck orders in North America were 41 percent higher than in June 2013, alleviating what analysts believed would be a slowdown for the summer months. FTR reported Class 8 truck orders totaled... Israeli court modifies state's veto power over Zim An Israeli court has modified key terms of the state's veto-wielding "golden share" in Zim Integrated Shipping Services that threatened to block the carrier's $3.4 billion restructuring. The court said the government's veto power would only apply to the sale or transfer of shares amounting to over 35 percent of Zim's... Surge in imports adding to US West Coast port congestion Container volumes moving through West Coast ports in May were 4 percent higher than during the same month last year, lending support to the theory that higher-than usual cargo volumes are contributing to port congestion. In fact, according to statistics published on the website of the Pacific Maritime Association, total imports... APMT's investment puts Algeciras at top of Med port ranks APM Terminals says its $78 million investment enabling its Algeciras terminal to handle regular calls by 18,000-TEU ships helped the Spanish port overtake domestic rival Valencia as the biggest container port in the Mediterranean. Southern Spain's Port of Algeciras saw traffic increase 6.6 percent in 2013 year-over-year to 4.33 million 20-foot-equivalent... DFDS confirms interest in sale of Turkish carrier UN Ro-Ro DFDS, northern Europe's largest integrated shipping and logistics company, confirmed it is one of the companies participating in the sale of UN Ro-Ro, the Turkish roll-on, roll-off carrier. But the Danish group said it has not yet put in a firm bid for the Istanbul-based carrier, which is being sold by... Bulk unit spinoff allows Hanjin to pare down debt Hanjin Shipping will rake in almost $300 million from the spin-off of its dry bulk business, allowing the loss-making Korean carrier to remove a significant portion of debt as it continues to restructure the company. The dry bulk business will move 36 vessels, including seven liquefied natural gas vessels, into a... Indian Customs institutes new truck rules at Chennai Port Indian Customs has put in place at Chennai Port new regulations that authorities believe will help tackle truck congestion in the harbor and on roadways connecting the cargo terminals. The move came after the Chennai High Court intervened in response to a petition filed by local shippers' groups over port delays... Hapag-Lloyd's Asia shopping plan gets analysts talking A Hapag-Lloyd container in Singapore.The ink was hardly dry on Hapag-Lloyd's merger deal with Chilean carrier CSAV when departing chief executive Michael Behrendt raised the prospect of acquiring an Asian container line. Behrendt said the carrier would continue to search for scale once the CSAV deal was completed, making the comment... Japanese container trade outlook worsens A major Tokyo-based research firm has painted a grim picture of Japanese container trade in the current fiscal year that started on April 1, citing weaker exports and imports than previously thought. Nittsu Research Institute and Consulting Inc. (NRIC) predicted in a new report that Japan's containerized cargo trade will edge...

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JULY 3, 2014
Warrant holders can strike Eagle Bulk Shipping has struck a deal with lenders that will open the door for them to exercise warrants for a further equity stake in the New York owner. No Knightsbridge sale John Fredriksen-controlled interests are not selling shares in Knightsbridge Tankers despite a regulatory filing earlier this week that may have confused some investors. Canada probes death Canada's government has sent investigators to Montreal after a crew member died onboard a China Shipping bulker. Vallianz in COOEC tie-up Vallianz Holdings has struck a deal to supply offshore support vessels to Offshore Oil Engineering (COOEC), China's largest offshore engineering contractor. Deep Sea set fair John Fredriksen's Deep Sea Supply is set for a spike in both dividend and profit after purchasing a fleet of 10 vessels from its largest shareholder. Genco set to exit Chapter 11 Genco Shipping & Trading is set to complete a whistle-stop trip though Chapter 11 and emerge from bankruptcy protection next week. Seanergy waits for ships The transfer of four Restis-owned capesizes to US-listed spin-off Seanergy has been delayed. Hoegh MLP float launched Hoegh LNG Partners has filed IPO papers that will see the company listed on the New York Stock Exchange. GE exits LPG India's Great Eastern Shipping has quit the LPG sector after selling its last gas carrier. VSMC pens $150m deal A Royal Boskalis Westminster and VolkerWessels joint venture has landed a EUR 110m ($150m) cable-laying contract for a windfarm off the UK. Gulf Nav opens up Dubai tanker owner Gulf Navigation has allowed overseas investors to control up to 49% of the company. Double joy for Polarcus Polarcus has secured its second short term 3D marine seismic contract in a week. Fincantieri stable Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri's shares were unchanged on its first morning of trading following its Milan IPO. Zim wins court battle Israeli container line Zim has won an important victory in court to decide its own future by forging shipping alliances and carrying out an IPO. Stolt fears recovery flop A recovery in the parcel tanker market could have derailed Stolt-Nielsen warned as it reported a weaker than expected second quarter profit. DFDS: no bid yet Danish shipowner DFDS has confirmed it is participating in the sale of Turkey's UN Ro-Ro, but it has not yet made a firm bid. Deutsche down on boxes Germany's Deutsche Bank is expecting "deep losses" for Asian container lines as rates struggle. Epic secures LPG pair Epic Gas has concluded long-term charter agreements for two modern 7,200-cbm LPG vessels from the Siva Group. Billion-dollar boost Antwerp Port Authority (APA) has revealed ExxonMobil is to build a new $1bn refinery. NYK and Stolt order duo NYK Stolt Shipholdings (NSSH), a joint venture between NYK and Stolt Tankers, has order two small parcel tankers in Japan. OWS orders at Damen Dutch owner Offshore Wind Services (OWS) has ordered its second newbuilding this year at domestic yard group Damen. Hilli conversion confirmed Golar LNG and Keppel have formally agreed to carry out the conversion of an LNG carrier into a floating liquefaction vessel (FLNG). Protestors target Concordia Greenpeace is sending a ship to the site of the Costa Concordia wreck in a protest at plans to move it to Genoa for scrapping. LNG to fuel drillships DSME and class society ABS have teamed up to jointly develop a first LNG fueled drillship concept.

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JULY 3, 2014
PNCT adds new cranes The cranes, which are currently under assembly at the Newark, N.J., terminal, are only the most visible sign of a $500 million project to improve PNCT, with work extending throughout the facility. Gerald Desmond Bridge may take 12-18 months longer to complete At a meeting of the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners on June 23, Al Moro, acting executive director, said the longer construction period may also raise the cost of the project, which the port had previously estimated at $1.2 billion. ExxonMobil to invest $1B in Antwerp port NYK Stolt Shipholdings orders 2 parcel tankers COAC conducts trade efficiency survey Information gathered will be used to address potential trade bottlenecks, assess the economic impact of specific trade initiatives, and assist in creating metrics that explain the key benefits of partnerships with CBP and other agencies. Study: Importers cite ports disruption as top concern New Canadian maritime security rules in effect "These changes will ensure robust marine regulations and continued improvements to the security of the transportation system for Canadians," Minister of Transport Lisa Raitt said in a statement. TransWorks, Raven form alliance Aloha Air Cargo begins fleet upgrade FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications Executive moves

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JULY 3, 2014
Softer trend in prices across Europe Falls remained within the single digit range. IFO prices continue falling in Fujairah Prices have been falling for over a week. LNG bunkering incident 'confirms urgent need' for guidelines Society for Gas as a Marine Fuel has held its second technical committee meeting. Dubai: Ships to 'strictly comply' with emission regulations Some requirements going beyond MARPOL Annex VI, though UAE is not a signatory and has supplied some non-compliant fuels. Fuel oil stocks climbing in Singapore Fuel oil exports to South Korea and China climb week-on-week. Sea-trials of emulsion fuel 'satisfy' Maersk Successful seaborne service tests open the way for 'commercial phase'. Bunker prices easing across Asia Weak demand seen in Busan, Tokyo. Shell to buy capacity from new LNG terminal Move brings LNG bunkering at Rotterdam closer to reality. Bunker sales 'weak' in Chinese ports Demand for fuel oil imports has been thin. Move to boost LNG bunker distribution in Europe Existing Rotterdam-based LNG terminal to be expanded. Qatari shipyard seals European LNG retrofit deal Contract comes under a large scale LNG bunkering project. LNG carrier owner adds tri-fuel electric duo to fleet Propulsion system claims higher environmental benefits compared to 'alternative solutions'.

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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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