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BRIEFS

October 16, 2014

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Hong Kong bans German poultry and egg related food CMA CGM's PEX2 service starts calling a BNCT, Busan port Hyundai Merchant Marine to terminal share as assets go to meet debt Kuehne + Nagel's January-September profits rise 8.6pc to US$505 million Global Shippers Forum call for global carbon monitoring system for shipping Panama Canal receives last tugboat of its 14 tractor tug fleet Local companies create 'grey pool' of 3,000 chassis to beat LB congestion FMC calls for 'collaborative effort' to fight waterfront congestion UPS My Choice expands to 15 nations; Access Point to Chicago, NY Europe introduces measures at ports to prevent spread of Ebola K+N to boost LOT AMS logistics chain for aircraft parts FedEx Express to build new cargo facility at Copenhagen Airport WFS enters ground handling market in Latin America

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OCTOBER 15, 2014
DHL launches freight capacity management program in light of rapidly increasing trade volumes G6 Alliance announces Asia-US East Coast winter program MOL names gas carrier LNG Venus Seahorse Shipping moves giant Shiva statue to us Coal imports up 18.47 pc in H1 FY15 Crompton Greaves bags French order Exports hit by faltering Chinese demand India's palm oil imports to surge as prices slump L&T Kattupalli port successfully handles transhipment of import containers Mormugao Port's H1 growth at 22.29 pc is highest among Major Ports Unique investment opportunity in Port of Antwerp Old truck owners can avail 50 pc excise duty discount for buying new vehicle Centre, states differ on GST compensation plan Confused chickpeas importers want clarification on import duty Govt might constitute panel to revive big infra projects India to partner with the New Pacific Alliance India-Bhutan JV to develop 600-MW power project PFC ready to invest INR 3,542 cr. in Krishnapatnam power project

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KEP-Markt vor Veränderungen Switzerland: solar-powered lorry wins award Shipowners to look beyond Europe No Ecotaxe in France Yilport signs lease for port of Oslo SGKV considers subsidy applications for Switzerland Two Emirati startups to launch operations Seafoodways doubles its membership size Yusen promotes Cavallucci KTZ Express Hong Kong plans new rail freight services SingPost to develop fully integrated e-commerce hub EIB backs Monrovia airport runway upgrade APMT clear to build Costa Rica's new Moin container terminal

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OCTOBER 15, 2014
Crowley christens DP2 class tug Ingalls VP among Mississippi's Top 50 business women Vigor delivers 15,000 barrel tank barge to Maxum Innovative BWTS ready to enter market DNV GL sets up Houston-based LNG Solutions Group Triyards buys two Strategic Marine shipyards Carnival inks MOU with China State Shipbuilding Corporation

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OCTOBER 15, 2014
Port of Port Angeles considers adding composite recycling center Everett Port Commission Oks Bayview Building sale agreement Boeing Auburn facility begins 737 Max fuselage stringer production Port of Grays Harbor activities create jobs, business revenues Vigor, Elliott Bay Design Group deliver new tank barge to Maxum

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OCTOBER 15, 2014
ECB set to ruin shipping bankers' Sunday Uncertainty prevails ahead of stress test results on October 26 Shipowners' P&I holds increases after strong half-year Combined ratio at healthy 95.5% Shipping's fuel bill plummets as oil price falls Bunker price down to $511 per tonne in Fujairah Venezuela's oil import is a milestone on a downhill path Deal to buy Algerian crude likely to be the first of many as PDVSA struggles with declining production Master limited partnerships rise above market gloom MLP market 'consistent' while other equity raising exercises have fallen victim to charter rates Mexican port plans expansion Veracruz plans for a five-fold increase in capacity Box throughput set to reach 1bn teu come 2020 Continued growth throughout Asia will lead to 40% increase in global traffic, says Drewry analyst Gazprom's LNG dream could become a nightmare Russian gas giant will face stiff challenges as it boosts LNG presence Private equity can help shipping's discipline deficit 'Smart money' won't spoil container sector, conference hears Data Hub: Load factors Utilisation rates continue to fall Eimskip wins access to competition raid documents The shortsea operator said it received the documents related to the competition authority's investigation on October 8 VLCC rates hold steady November could be busy month for the 2m barrel tankers Israel Corp to spin off share in Zim Plans will see 32% stake in Zim transferred to New York- and Tel Aviv-listed subsidiary Kenon Euronav secures $340m loan Proceeds to refinance four suezmaxes Shipping braced as Chinese coal tariffs come into force Early reports that shipowners are struggling to secure bookings as cargoes are cancelled Owned vessels soften Pacific Basin's freight rates blow Company feeling effect of falling handysize and handymax rates but says it has strategy to cope Rio Tinto savours iron ore export growth Third quarter shipments totalled 78m tonnes, up15% Ocean Rig launches master limited partnership with eye on $300m IPO Spin-off unveiled as parent DryShips races to refinance bond

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OCTOBER 15, 2014
Dry bulkers lift Panama Canal in FY13 Grain cargo flows from the US Gulf to Asia helped drive a 2% increase in cargo tonnage moving through the Panama Canal in fiscal year 2013 (FY13). Volume moving through the canal increased from 320.6M to 326.8M tonnes during its latest fiscal year, which runs from 1 October to 30 September. The China's iron ore prices drop again China's weak demand for steel products continued to weigh down on iron ore prices, forcing dealers to stockpile inventories, said the China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) on 14 October. The China Iron Ore Price Index dropped by 8.81% m/m to 282.24 points at the end of September, according to Liners scramble for 'survival' cash The world's largest box carriers are competing based on their ability to access capital and survive an extended period of losses, according to SeaIntel CEO Lars Jensen. Addressing the Caribbean Shipping Association conference in the Dominican Republic, Jensen said "key players would have gone Kitanihon wins tanker quartet Japanese yard Kitanihon Shipbuilding has won two orders for a total of four chemical/product tankers from compatriot shipowner ITOCHU Corp and Panama registered Canal West. The two 35,000dwt vessels for ITOCHU are scheduled for delivery in September and December 2017 and will be Hong Kong-flagged. Container ship stranded off Singapore A container ship was left stranded off Pulau Sebarok, Singapore, yesterday. The 80,108dwt Panama-flagged Hyundai Jakarta is en route to Port Klang, Malaysia, from Singapore before stranded in the Jong Fairway near Monggok Sebarok reef, Singapore, in Lat. 01 12N. Long. 103 48E. at 09.02 hours. The LNG 'the future' for cruise sector German cruise line AIDA sees LNG as the future for greener cruise calls and regards shoreside electricity as only an intermediate step until the LNG distribution system is sufficiently deployed. "I see LNG as the future for cruise ship design," said Dr Monika Griefahn, chief sustainability officer Australian ports closed by collision and wild weather All three NSW ports along Australia's eastern seaboard were closed today due to wild weather, 100kph winds and driving rain. At Port Botany container terminal, two box ships collided after coming free of their moorings, an industry source told IHS Maritime. The terminals were closed from 20.00 Banks renew interest in Italy shipping sector Italy's shipping fraternity was relieved to hear last week that banks are again interested in the sector. Opening the way for confirmation from the banks present at the Naples meeting 'Shipping And The Law', Fabrizio Vettosi, MD of Venice Shipping and Logistics, said: "I get the feeling that here in GSI to acquire Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Shanghai-listed Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) announced yesterday that it will acquire 100% equity of CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding and restore stock trading within one month. GSI suspended its shares trading as of 8 April this year for material assets reorganisation, which is Singapore braces for bunker transformation The bunkering industry has to grapple with a challenging environment ahead, said Lui Tuck Yew, Singapore minister of transport, in his opening speech for the Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition (SIBCON) 2014. Lui urged the industry to adopt new technologies and modes of Triyards to buy Strategic Marine for $20.36M Singapore-listed offshore services provider Triyards has entered purchase agreements to acquire the entire issued share capital of Strategic Marine Singapore and the entire charter capital of Strategic Marine Vietnam for AUD23.3M ($20.36M). The deal was inked with Australia-based Henderson Marine Skuld remains upbeat on MFM development All stakeholders in the bunkering business will keenly watch the effective and successful implementation of the Singapore-developed Mass Flow Meter (MFM) on bunker barges, said Skuld Singapore's VP Christian Ott. Ott said this yesterday at a pre-conference symposium on the eve of the opening of the CMA CGM Elbe on maiden voyage CMA CGM Elbe, a 9,400teu container ship, set sail from Dalian, China, where it was built at the DSIC yard as the second in a series of 28 vessels ranging from 9,400teu to 10,900teu. All 28 vessels will be named after famous rivers and will be delivered through to 3Q/2016. Ordered by the world's RSHI's Kyrgyzstan project starts production China Rongsheng HI (RSHI) said two new oil wells of a petroleum project it acquired in Kyrgyzstan had already started production. One of the new oil wells has been conducting fracturing operations and recorded a daily production volume of approximately 174 barrels of oil, a stock filing of RSHI

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OCTOBER 15, 2014
Teamsters intensify organizing efforts at FedEx Freight, Con-way The Teamsters union is intensifying efforts to organize truck drivers and other workers at FedEx Freight and Con-way Freight, the two largest U.S. less-than-truckload trucking companies. In the past month, the Teamsters have won representation elections at a FedEx Freight terminal in Pennsylvania and at a Con-way Freight terminal in... Charleston's container traffic rises 13 percent again The port of Charleston's container traffic rose 13 percent year-over-year for the third month in a row in September, ending the first quarter of its fiscal year on a high note. The South Carolina Ports Authority today reported that the port of Charleston handled 150,790 TEUs in September, jumping 13 percent... Chinese firms establish port investment group Two major Chinese conglomerates have joined forces on a joint-venture port investment company with nearly $1 billion in capital. Port Technology reports that Chinese energy firm Zhejiang Energy Group and Zhejiang Provincial Financial Holdings will form the Zhejiang Haitou Group, which will focus its efforts on port improvement projects and offshore... CSX expects continued growth in domestic intermodal CSX Transportation expects growth in domestic intermodal for many years ahead, driven in particular by highway-to-rail conversions, although that effort could be hurt by continuing congestion challenges. The CSX network experienced a 7 percent year-over-year increase in volume in the third quarter, with intermodal traffic in the same period growing 5... Singapore funds initiative to improve port operations A new, $54 million initiative in Singapore will research port management and urban congestion to help boost the country's port efficiency. The Urban Computing and Engineering Centre of Excellence, a joint venture by the country's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (ASTAR), Singapore University and Fujitsu, will research sustainable options for... LA-Long Beach urged to be proactive to improve truck turn times* Transportation specialists are urging the Los Angeles and Long Beach port authorities to rise above their landlord status and initiate immediate changes to improve truck turn times, or risk a total meltdown in the harbor. "The landlord operation doesn't work," said Jon DeCesare president of WCL Consulting. "There has to be... EU's port funding plans under fire Europe's top container hubs have slammed the European Union's plan to focus investment on peripheral ports in a bid to shift traffic from the dominant Le Havre-Hamburg range to the Mediterranean. The northwest European ports group was responding to the launch last week of the first phase of a bidding process... Drewry: Spot rates tick upward on back of mid-October GRI Full-size chartDrewry's benchmark spot rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles rose as a result of a mid-October trans-Pacific general rate increase this week, though analysts with Drewry Maritime Research believe the eastbound spot rate will remain stable in the coming weeks. The spot rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles... Drewry forecasts volatile east-west spot rates through end-2015 The east-west ocean container trades will experience volatile spot freight rates through the end of 2015, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. This is the most likely time table for structural overcapacity, the main driver of volatile prices, to be eradicated on these key trade lanes, according to the London-based firm. Weekly spot market... India trade deficit widened in September Full-size chartIndia's trade deficit widened to $14.25 billion in September, up from $10.84 billion in August and $6.12 billion in September 2013. According to provisional trade statistics released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the country exported $28.9 billion worth of goods, up 2.73 percent year-over-year, and imported $43.15 billion,... Officials still assessing damage; Visakhapatnam port closed India's Port of Visakhapatnam is likely to remain closed to vessel traffic for a few more days, after sustaining what local sources said was severe damage from Cyclone Hudhud's winds and tidal surge on Oct. 12. "The harbor is still without power, and authorities are now in the process of assessing... INTTRA data shows containers staying longer in ports Port of RotterdamIt's taking longer for containers to move through U.S., European and Asian ports served by ever-larger container ships, according to data from INTTRA, the world's largest multicarrier e-commerce network. INTTRA statistics show double-digit percentage increases in the time before import containers are available for pickup, and before they exit... Pressure mounting as ports battle to improve productivity SHENZHEN, China - Asia's transshipment hubs are under increasing pressure to achieve a sustained level of productivity as mega-vessels and the alliances drive up competition, TPM Asia Conference delegates heard today. Kicking off a panel port productivity, Jonathan Beard, vice president and global lead ports and logistics for ICF, said this... Reefers to dominate China-Europe rail routes SHENZHEN, China - Reefer containers will form a huge part of the cargo carried on the New Silk Way rail network between China and Europe as shippers are forced to counter the extreme temperatures found on the route. Darryl Hadaway, a senior consultant for Kazakhstan's KTZ Express, told delegates at the... Why China isn't losing its sourcing edge SHENZHEN, China - Manufacturing isn't migrating from China as rapidly as most experts expected, despite wages that are rising at nearly 20 percent a year, researchers focusing on sourcing trends told the TPM Asia Conference in Shenzhen on Wednesday. One reason the migration has slowed is that few countries with the... Asian middle class growth full of promise, challenges SHENZHEN, China - Growth expectations for the Asian middle class are staggering, but so is the scale of supply chain upgrades that will be needed to meet demand. By 2030, there will 2.7 billion new Asia middle class consumers, accounting for 90 percent of global middle class growth, Steve Saxon,... FEC's Hertwig expects rapid rise of Miami port's intermodal share The completion of an on-dock rail facility at the Port of Miami will result in a large and rapid increase in the percent of the port's overall volume that moves by rail, according to the head of a Florida railroad. The percent of the port's rail volumes will grow from 10... Hapag-Lloyd's CEO: Some carriers better at dealing with congestion than others sSHENZHEN, China - Some container lines are better than others at dealing with port congestion irrespective of whether they have stakes in marine container terminals, Hapag-Lloyd CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said, referring to recent woes at the Los Angeles-Long Beach port complex. Although he said there's isn't much the industry can...

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OCTOBER 15, 2014
VLGC market rallies Rates for very large gas carriers (VLGCs) that trade in the spot market appear to be gaining momentum. CSAV revises slings CSAV is moving forward with a campaign to overhaul a loop that connects parts of India to the Middle East and Northern Europe. Coastal catalysts for KEX A leading Wall Street equity analyst is urging clients to accumulate shares of Kirby Corporation, the world's largest operator of Jones Act tugs and tank-barges. Euronav ices IPO Euronav made waves on Wall Street Wednesday after announcing plans to postpone the proposed pursuit of an initial public offering (IPO) in the US. Genco mulls merger Wall Street is rife with rumours that the dry-bulk sector may see further consolidation in the months ahead by way of a merger between Genco Shipping & Trading and its US-quoted compatriot. Vinalines verdict upheld Vietnamese state shipowner Vinalines has failed to appeal a VND 65bn ($3.1m) award for damages over a delayed port project. Asia takes 70% European shipowners keep sending their vessels for demolition to South Asia despite recently introduced anti-beaching regulations, NGO Shipbreaking Platform says in its quarterly report. ALG sells oldie All Leisure Group (ALG) has sold a loss-making vessel to Bahamas-based company Liberty Resources of Nassau. Epic Gas fixes finance Epic Gas has secured another $31.8m from CIT Maritime Finance to fund its fleet expansion. Vard cut to sell Investors in Vard Holdings have been told to watch out for falling trees after the offshore shipbuilder issued a profit warning. Tanker stuck in Amazon Salvors are attempting to refloat a Seychelles tanker that has run aground in Brazil. Bonds to settle debt Dubai tanker owner Gulf Navigation has won approval for $60m of convertible bonds to be used for debt settlement. Apollo buys Baltic stake Apollo Management has deepened its ties with Peter Georgiopoulos after taking a major holding in Baltic Trading. Eimskip denies 'violation' Icelandic container line Eimskip has rejected allegations of anti-competitive behaviour as its CEO was reported to prosecutors. Vessels collide in Sydney Three vessels have been involved in an accident on Tuesday night at Sydney's commercial port due to severe weather conditions. Venezuela imports first oil The first ever cargo of crude bought by Venezuela is heading to South America on a new VLCC. Orderbook uncomfortable Bimco has expressed discomfort at the rising crude tanker orderbook given the latest VLCC and suezmax contracts placed. CSC Phoenix rises again Restructured Chinese owner CSC Phoenix is expecting to return to profit for the first nine months. SITC upgrades services Boxship owner SITC International Holdings has revealed plans to upgrade its Asian shipping network starting from this month. P&O takes another Finnish ro-ro owner Bore and P&O Ferries are boosting capacity in the North Sea. Grupo Aleman scraps deal Mexico's Grupo Aleman has cancelled a deal to acquire 75% of offshore support firm Oceanografia due to its debts. Helpful STNG in the tale Scorpio Tankers has braced investors for a loss in the third quarter but its profit warning could prove beneficial for the shipowner. HMM seeks coal deal South Korean shipowner HMM is assessing the viability of importing Russian coal through North Korea. Statoil CEO quits for BG Helge Lund has unexpectedly quit as chief executive of Statoil to take the top job at UK-listed rival BG Group. Carnival eyes China first US giant Carnival Corporation is teaming up with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) to develop the first "world-class" cruiseship to be built in China. Indian yard wrecked Hindustan Shipyard (HSL) in India has suffered huge damage as a cyclone hit Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Vard shares down 20% Vard Holdings has seen almost 20% wiped off its share value after the company said it expects to post negative earnings for the third quarter. Rio Tinto ships more ore Rio Tinto saw a 15% increase in iron ore shipments for the third quarter of 2014, operational figures released Wednesday show. ORIG files MLP IPO Ocean Rig Partners has filed a registration statement for an IPO in the US of shares in the master limited partnerships (MLP). Triyards snaps up assets Triyards Holdings has sealed a deal to acquire assets in Singapore and Vietnam from Australian shipbuilder Strategic Marine. Port Kembla closed Fifty knot winds have brought shipping to a halt at Port Kembla - Australia's second largest coal export facility.

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OCTOBER 15, 2014
Court orders two drayage drivers reinstated Puerto Rico port tries to lure private operator Israel Corp. spinoff would include its stake in ZIM CSX reports a 12-percent increase in profits Reefer service to start between Port Manatee and Mexico Old Dominion invests in Tennessee MOL to add Philadelphia call G6 Alliance merges services U.S. harmed by steel bar from Mexico, Turkey WTO hands U.S. victory in poultry trade dispute with India IAG Cargo boosts Latin American capacity Aloha Air Cargo to add freighter routing AirBridgeCargo welcomes sixth 747-8 freighter Port of Long Beach to acquire emergency chassis fleet

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OCTOBER 15, 2014
Statoil CEO resigns Helge Lund will move on to BG Group as chief executive. Dynamic Oil Trading appoints new bunker trader Nikita Miroshnik will be based in Singapore. Bunker prices drop 5% in one day Crude prices still tumbling. Denmark eyes top job at IMO Current Secretary General Koji Sekimizu to step down at the end of 2015. Key supplier backs early deadline for global sulphur cap BP Singapore says 2020 deadline for 0.50% sulphur cap is feasible. ARA: Third of samples 'off spec' Compared with a tenth of Singapore's samples. Fuel use data collection proposal causes controversy at IMO Any sign that data could be used to establish operational efficiency standard for ships resisted. Storm closes Australian ports Bad weather to last three days. MFM technology 'will lift Singapore bunker volumes' MFMs will improve efficiency, says spokesman for government agency. US West Coast sales still strengthening year-on-year But Los Angeles and Long Beach sales down month-on-month. Brittany Ferries' decision hits UK port New ferry would have been a boost for Plymouth. Singapore explores new bunkering technologies Minister backs use of new technologies in port's progression. LNG bunkering in Singapore 'by 2020' Singapore planning pilot programme to test safety procedures and standards. Greek owner makes fuel efficency his business Secondhand is the better business risk. Singapore revises bunkering standards Port seeks to enhance bunkering processes. Philippines' oil spill compensation law 'unenforced' Lawyers question authorities over lack of oil spill compensation fund. DNV GL expands LNG consultation operations Establishing offices in North America and Singapore.

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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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