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December 16, 2014

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Oversupply, costly regulatory compliance dents shipping confidence Congestion in US west coast ports is costing carriers dearly, says Drewry TIGER grants cut, but funding floods in for dredging, EPA diesel mitigation US Christmas shopping makes good start as November retail sales rise 0.6pc Hapag mulls mega ships, but asks if size matters in times of falling oil Beijing adds 9 shipbuilders to list of yards worth saving as it culls capacity US truckers spared Hours of Service regulations for year in 'cromninbus' bill WFS provides cargo handling for SIA Cargo at London-Heathrow UAL expands Houston to Santiago and Caribbean services Schiphol conference identifies flaws in pharmaceutical air shipments

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DECEMBER 15, 2014
COSCO gets nod to boost investment in Piraeus port Evergreen expands service network in Philippines Govt considers duty cuts, port development in shipping reforms Hanssy Shipping hosts cocktails & dinner for the trade in Mumbai IACS Council meeting discusses structural issues regarding different vessel types Maersk Line reducing capacity in Pacific Southwest, but offering alternatives Maersk Line's new service to connect Nhava Sheva & Mundra to South & West Africa from Jan. SAL Heavy Lift enters offshore wind energy sector SCFI's Asia-Europe spot rate at four-month high Seattle, Tacoma port managements to merge Russia opens its market to Indian dairy products, buffalo meat Major Ports showing improved performance: Radhakrishnan Radhakrishnan highlights salient features of port land use policy Railways offers maiden projects under FDI ADB clears $ 150 m aid for energy sector CIL to get $ 1 bn loan from World Bank Govt notifies import policy for rough marble HSBC says INR to be best Asian unit next year India to partner trade fair in Germany

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Foreign HGVs - cash cows forUK Jet Aviation expands Saudi services Nils Aden taking on MD role in 2015 Nordfrost adding pallet slots in Germany Launch of space vehicle with parts delivered by Volga-Dnepr GAC toasts 40 years in Hong Kong Austrian freight railway waltzes to the blue Danube DB Schenker new logistics partner of WMF Funds for railway facelifts in Hungary China Southern serving Auckland earlier MSC shipping US boss to Geneva Gefco opening up Algerian market Electricity all the way on Betuweroute Swiss gives up Basel, Finnair its MD-11 freighters Basel-Mulhouse - Fracht kann kommen Gothenburg makes more room for timber

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DECEMBER 15, 2014
RCL drops Manila service Thailand's Regional Container Lines (RCL) is to revamp its RBC4 service, dropping Manila from the loop. In response to recent port congestion, the route is being altered to provide a stable and reliable service, said RCL in a statement. From 20 December 2014 the new RBC4 service will call at Belgian ports again paralysed by strike Belgian ports were hit today by a nationwide strike against the government's planned austerity measures. All three of Belgium's leading ports have been paralysed by the action, which has brought virtually all the country's transport to a halt. Access to the Port of Antwerp via the River Scheldt MCA warns about unauthorized HRUs The UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency has issued a safety bulletin, warning the marine industry about the existence of unauthorized, refurbished Hammar H20 Hydrostatic Release Units (HRUs). The MCA have discovered that a number of time expired H20 units 'have been recycled by unauthorised Tanker Investments buys six Suezmaxes in $315M deal Tanker Investments has acquired six Suezmaxes in a deal worth $315M, the Oslo-listed offshoot of the Teekay Group said in a statement. All six ships were built in China by Rongsheng, which completed four of them in 2009 and two in 2010. They are expected to be delivered in the first half of 2015 to Two bidders vying for Pan Ocean Two candidates are likely compete to acquire South Korean bulker operator Pan Ocean. South Korean Harim Group-JKL Partners consortium and US private-equity fund KKR have filed letters of intent (LOI) for the bidding. Although Samra Midas Group which owns Korea Line Corp, Deutsche Bank, and Korea SWS eyes investment in Zhoushan yard Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard (SWS) has signed a strategic co-operation agreement with compatriot Zhejiang Herun Group to develop the Zhejiang Xiazhidao Shipyard into an offshore engineering equipment maker. The shipyard will be a hub for the building, installation and testing of large-sized Ningbo port hits new throughput record China's Ningbo port announced on 12 December that its cargo and container throughput hit new highs at 510M tonnes and 20M teu, up 8% and 12.1% year on year respectively. The port has handled 80.35M tonnes of iron ore during the period from January to November, an increase of 11% over the previous XMH profit drops by 64.9% Singapore-listed marine and industrial engines distributors XMH Holdings reported a drop in profits of 64.9% to SGD710,000 ($540,000) for 2Q15 ended 31 October 2014. Revenue went down 28.9% or SGD7.9M to SGD19.2M in 2Q15 from SGD27.1M in 2Q14 because of slower sales in the distribution business Swiber secures $710M contract in West Africa Singapore-listed offshore services provider Swiber Holdings has secured a $710M-contract to provide Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation and Commissioning (EPCIC) services for an offshore field development project in West Africa. Swiber was awarded the contract by a Houston-based Vallianz bags $97M charter contract in the Middle East Singapore-listed offshore marine services provider Vallianz Holdings has clinched a timecharter award worth $97M to support oil and gas (O&G) production activities in the Middle East. The contract required Vallianz to supply a specialised vessel for up to five years from 3Q15 for a national oil DSME clinches six LNG carriers from BP Shipping South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said today that it has won an order from BP Shipping to build six LNG carriers worth KRW1.3658Trn ($1.2Bn). Today's contract takes DSME's year-to-date sales to over KRW15.3Trn. The ships are to be delivered by 31 March 2019.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014
CBO analyzes Navy 2015 shipbuilding plan NAVSEA plays a key role in ambitious NASA program Two Japanese shipyards order Wärtsilä BWM systems West Virginia steel plant starts Bulb Flat production Canadian TSB reports on Seaway grounding MacGregor deck equipment for Maersk AHTS newbuilds

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DECEMBER 15, 2014
Matson Senior VP, Dave Hoppes announces plans to retire March, 31 Rajaish Bajpaee plans to step down as Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement CEO Customs nabs wanted man at Seattle-Tacoma Airport Inchcape warns of planned strike eyed today for Belgian ports Diana Shipping sets charter for Capesize dry bulk vessel

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DECEMBER 15, 2014
Rotterdam World Gateway sets spring date for maiden weekly call Maasvlakte 2 terminal to start commercial vessel tests in the New Year, but no confirmed lines yet Lloyd's Register Foundation funds big data study Get ready for step changes in sensor technology, data-driven intelligent systems, computer science and algorithms for data analysis that will affect all aspects of business Legal ruling could force Spanish ports to reform European court concludes that Spain's port labour law is illegal Crude operators bemoan market disconnect amid oil sell-off Disconnect between falling oil price and tanker stocks argue tanker executives Lebanese court throws out Johnny Saadé claim against CMA CGM Update: French line hopes legal ruling will draw a legal line under long-running family feud Benign claims drive lower general increases for P&I renewals International Group clubs announce 3.31% average general increase In at the deep end in Los Angeles and Long Beach Slangerup and Seroka have been tackling congestion since taking over the California ports in June Pros and cons of a global competition body to review shipping alliances Is there a case for one authority to review industry deals or partnerships? Bajpaee steps down as Bernhard Schulte chief executive Aschmann takes the reins at the end of the month Lloyd's List Class Report 2014 Our new, interactive tool offers unique insight into class societies' positions and strengths Class report 2014: Qace, the new class prefect Independent body set up after European dawn raids seeks more powers Tui talks to unnamed buyer about its Hapag-Lloyd stake Tour operator is in discussions with 'interested parties', says Mangold Regional Container Lines drops call to congested Manila Carrier swaps Philippines stop for feeder links out of Laem Chabang Cexim sets a $4bn ship finance target for 2015 New commitment from Chinese policy bank mirrors this year's lending MISC appoints a new chief executive Nasarudin will be replaced by long-time head of planning who oversaw the AET acquisition The tyranny of data Why gathering information creates ever more red tape for shipping

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DECEMBER 15, 2014
Port of Virginia volume grows even as peak shipping season fades Port of Virginia container volume grew 8.2 percent year-over-year in November, continuing the port's 11-month streak of year-over-year gains even as the peak shipping season wanes. Throughput at the Norfolk port hit 208,764 TEUs in November, the fifth straight month of 200,000-plus 20-foot equivalents. Volume in the first 11 months of... Sea Star to add container barge service to Puerto Rico lane Sea Star Line, said it plans early next year to add a weekly container barge service to the U.S. mainland-Puerto Rico service it now operates with two self-propelled roll-on, roll-off ships. The announcement ups the ante among the three carriers competing for the Puerto Rico market share held by Horizon Lines,... Houston import volume up nearly 25 percent in November The port saw a 23.4 percent year-over-year jump in import volumes in November. Full size chart. A surge in import traffic has led the Port of Houston Authority to extend its container terminal operating hours. The port saw a 23.4 percent year-over-year jump in import volumes in November, according to data released by... Meanwhile on the East Coast... West Coast longshore labor negotiations still occupy center stage, but the East and Gulf coasts grabbed a slice of the shipping industry's attention last week. David Adam, CEO of United States Maritime Alliance, challenged employers and the International Longshoremen's Association to think about how they might revise their negotiating process before... ODFL to raise LTL tariff rates 4.5 percent on average Encouraged by strong manufacturing activity and freight demand, less-than-truckload carriers are raising their non-contract and contract rates. Old Dominion Freight Line is the latest LTL carrier to issue an average general rate increase of 4.5 percent effective Jan. 5. "The GRI is consistent with our long-term yield management philosophy and provides... Mexico expected to pass bill to protect rail concessions today The Mexican Congress is expected to approval legislation this afternoon that would protect concessions held by the country's three largest railroads and create a rail regulatory agency. The Mexican Senate last night approved a bill 69-31 that allows Kansas City Southern Railway and Grupo Mexico, the operator of the Ferromex and... Brazil carries out Ebola port simulation at Santos Brazil port and health authorities carried out a simulated ebola emergency at the port of Santos last week to help improve the response to the threat the disease poses at maritime ports of entry. Some 150 workers and officials took part with observers present from 13 other Brazilian ports. The Special... A.T. Kearney: Reshoring hype exceeds impact Relocation of manufacturing to the U.S. has increased in recent years but doesn't appear to be growing faster than manufactured imports, management consulting firm A.T. Kearney says in a report on reshoring. "Even though manufacturing in the U.S. has clearly been on the uptake, the impact of reshoring on this turnaround... India rail postpones container rate hike due to port congestion India's Ministry of Railways said it will postpone previously announced container rail increases, providing a temporary respite for shippers struggling with port congestion and rising transportation costs. Under intense pressure from local trade and port user groups, particularly the Mumbai and Nhava Sheva Ship Agents' Association (MANSA), the increase will be... US West Coast ports likely to lose market share in 2015, JOC survey finds Sixty-six percent of U.S. shippers surveyed by JOC.com say they plan to ship less cargo through the U.S. West Coast next year because of ongoing congestion and delays, suggesting that ports from Long Beach to Seattle could lose market share just as they did after a 10-day work stoppage in... Shippers to be big winners from cheap ship fuel, Drewry says Ocean carriers will reap considerable financial benefits from cheap oil in 2015 if prices stick close to current five-year lows, but shippers will be the big winners, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. An 18,000-TEU ship operating 77-day round voyages on the Asia-North Europe route would save $5.7 million on fuel costs... TUI talking with potential buyers of its Hapag-Lloyd stake TUI, the German tourism group, is talking with potential buyers of its remaining stake in Hapag-Lloyd as a way of finally exiting container shipping, the chairman of the former owner of the country's largest ocean carrier said. "We are working on a sensible, profitable solution for the exit," Klaus Mangold said... US regulators advance plans for national truck driver training The amount of time future truck drivers must spend in training and how rigorous a program they must complete will be determined not by federal fiat but through negotiations. Federal regulators are proceeding with a negotiated rule-making on minimum national truck driver training standards, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration said... US freight projects to get less help from Uncle Sam next year WASHINGTON - U.S. ports and other major freight links in supply chains are poised to get less help from Uncle Sam next year after Congress reduced funding for a popular grant program by $100 million. The $1.1 trillion federal spending bill, now awaiting President Obama's signature, will reduce the Transportation Investment Generating... Belgium freight transport paralyzed by nationwide 24-hour strike Belgium is cut off from the rest of the world today as a nationwide 24-hour strike against the government's austerity program has shut down its ports, airports, railroads and highways. Antwerp, Europe's third largest container port, is at a standstill with 29 ships unable to access its quays and 21 trapped... Cargolux's traffic hits all-time high as Euro rivals struggle Cargolux continued its robust performance in November, flying a record volume of freight and bucking the downward trend in the European air cargo market. The operator of Europe's largest freighter fleet boosted traffic by 3.1 percent year-over-year to an all time monthly high of 76,504 metric tons, outpacing close rival Lufthansa... Robust November keeps Cathay on track for strong year HONG KONG - Trans-Pacific shipments between Hong Kong and fast recovering North American markets drove up Cathay Pacific cargo throughput in November, with the strong demand expected to last deep into the final month of the year. Cathay Pacific and its sister airline Dragonair carried 165,1020 tons of cargo and mail... Price fixing probe ends as Singapore regulator hands out fines HONG KONG - The long running investigation into Asia forwarders fixing fees and surcharges on Japan-Singapore routes between 2002 and 2007 was finally brought to a close with the Competition Commission of Singapore (CCS) handing out $5.4 million in fines. Ten forwarders and their Singapore subsidiaries were fined for breaking competition...

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DECEMBER 15, 2014
S&P market cools Activity in the sale-and-purchase market appears to be slowing in many corners of the market despite the recent decline in asset prices. 'More and more demand' The top executives of three major tanker-owning companies pointed to potential demand upside as a result of slumping crude prices. Conrad lands orders The value of a US shipyard's newbuilding backlog has topped $170m following a series of new orders. Frontline takes flight Shares of Frontline continued to surge Monday despite lingering concerns about how the Norwegian tanker owner will cure its financial maladies. DVB offloads loan DVB has sealed a transaction that appears to mark the first stage of a broader campaign to shore up its extensive portfolio of shipping loans. Fesco inks new loan Russian container line Fesco has refinanced a repurchase agreement loan with a new facility worth EUR 72.9m ($90.5m). Big data - big money The Lloyd's Register Foundation (LRF) has offered a £10m ($15.6m) grant over five years to support research by the UK's Alan Turing Institute into engineering applications of big data for the real world. Clashes close terminals Two key Libyan oil export ports have been shut due to clashes between rival militias. Rally in waiting Clarksons Capital Markets has tipped dry cargo shares for a strong bounce the next time the spot market shows signs of life. Orders at year's low Newbuilding orders sank to the lowest level of the year in November with the slump tipped to roll over into next year. Rina expands into Canada Italian classification society Rina has taken control of a Canadian marine survey company. Boskalis, Kotug team up Two major European towage players - Kotug and Boskalis - have decided to join forces and form a new alliance with a tally of more than 60 tugs. India thinks big The Indian government has revealed an ambitious plan to increase the Indian-flagged fleet. Don't panic! A reported oil spill from the wrecked containership Rena off New Zealand turned out to be krill. Eleven fishermen die At least 11 fishermen have lost their lives in a deadly collision involving their boat and a boxship in the Gulf of Suez, on Sunday. TUI in talks German tourism group TUI is in talks with investors over a sale of its stake in container line Hapag-Lloyd. Wartsila wins Japan deal Finland's Wartsila has sealed a deal to equip six newbuildings with its new ballast water management system (BWMS). Bajpaee bows out Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) CEO Rajaish Bajpaee is stepping down after 27 years with the group. Ferry service delayed The connection between the UK's south coast and the Channel Islands has taken a hit after a Condor Ferries-owned vessel suffered a rudder problem. Four more for Dof Norway's Dof group has won four more charters for offshore ships two weeks after fixing five others. GSI makes $138m Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) has made a big gain from selling a fabrication subsidiary. Royal buys Brilliance Royal Caribbean Cruises has opted to cancel the long term charter of one of its vessels and instead purchase the ship outright. Samso charter extended Danish operator Samso Rederi is stretching the charter of a ro-pax into the New Year as it awaits a delayed newbuilding. TIL in $315m fleet deal Teekay spin-off Tankers Investment Ltd has snapped up six suezmax tankers in a $315m swoop. Falkland refloated A Norwegian cargoship has been freed after going aground on rocks on Sunday. New yard for India Mumbai-based Pentagon Marine Services (PMS) is planning a new shiprepair yard in Gujarat, India. DSME signs for six DSME of South Korea has announced it will build six LNG carriers for a total of KRW 1.365 trillion ($1.24bn). Swiber makes Africa debut Swiber Holdings has made its first foray into the West Africa offshore oil and gas market with a $710m contract win. Adage likes PACD Pacific Drilling, the Idan Ofer-backed drilling company, has a new significant shareholder in the shape of a US hedge fund. Vallianz wins ME charter Vallianz Holdings has secured a time charter award worth $97m with an unnamed Middle East oil company. Seafarer goes missing A seafarer is missing feared dead after falling overboard from a bulker off the coast of Texas over the weekend. PSV suffers ER fire A PSV operating in the North Sea has suffered a fire in its engine room, the ship owner has confirmed.

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DECEMBER 15, 2014
Newsflash: FedEx to buy GENCO Newsflash: ILWU offers counter proposal to employers New regulations help reduce pollution at Port of Oakland Trucking industry celebrates suspension of 34-hour restart rule MSC most responsive carrier to e-bookings made in Americas New cargo boss coming to Swiss in September United to increase China flights UPS expands at 4 North American locations ILWU caucus meets today FMCSA moving forward on training requirements

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DECEMBER 15, 2014
Firms ink deal to expand Quebec's LNG transport market Belgian group to share expertise in refuelling infrastructure with Quebec gas supplier. First container with LNG reaches hybrid barge in Hamburg 'Floating generator' to start fuelling ships in spring 2015. Antwerp: Bunkering facing 'severe' delays 24-hour action ends tonight. California: Fuel switching incidents on the rise November figures highest since March. Year-on-year bunker sales climb for first time in four months Singapore bunker sales in November totalled 3.55 million mt. Belgian ports hit by strike Action seen across industrial sectors. Mercuria: In for the long haul New offices to open in South Korea, Greece, Japan. Low bunker prices see 'slow-steaming' coming under pressure 'Average speeds for bulk carriers have reversed direction.' Gibraltar issues commitment to upkeep bunkering standards Sends officers for training as part of process. New Group Technical Director for VPS Position to be moved from Singapore to Rotterdam at the start of 2015. The end of the world as we know it I regret to inform you that the world as we know it is about to end. Cruise ship runs aground in Philippines Vessel was heading to Makar for refuelling. Lawyer: Shipowners keep paper trail for ECA-compliant fuels More inspections expected. Mercuria recruitment of OW people described as 'curious' Other deals done as big players have moved to take over former OW teams and business segments seen as good solutions. Monjasa to run West Africa operations out of the Middle East Company can save on wages and operating costs. Domestic ferry service secures government backed upgrade M/V Delaware to be fitted with fuel-efficient EPA-certified engines. Aegean appears among shipping's most powerful Annual power list includes Aegean founder. Canary Islands could offer LNG bunkers European Union backs feasibility study with cash. Shipbuilder opts for GE technology to cut fuel costs, emissions 13 Starnav ships now have GE control systems.

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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.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	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

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

››› 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

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

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