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July 17, 2014

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Hong Kong cargo up 5.6pc in June to 1.93 million TEU, Singapore up 4.1pc Singapore shippers back 2M, but call for vigilance against collusion CIMC expects first-half net profits to soar 50pc from non-core gains Maersk jilts CMA CGM as 2M deal with MSC precludes old alliances 2M deal applies through China's Transport ministry - not Commerce Israeli government, Zim owner Israel Corp end golden share impasse Nicaragua approves of its HK's Nicaragua canal scheme to rival Panama Researchers see big growth in China-Europe rail volumes, value Yusen Logistics develops vibration-free cargo pallets for trucking Australia launches national border targeting centre in Canberra Jotun is supplying marine antifouling coatings to Maersk Transnet raises funds to expand railways, ports and pipelines in Africa LAX seizes 67 live giant African snails bound for individual 5,000-square metre US$10 million air cargo unit to open in Nairobi Antonov AN-225 flies huge heat exchanger from Leipzig to Edmonton

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JULY 16, 2014
Container volumes looking up this year on Asia-Europe trade lane Radiant Maritime India opens Kolkata office APSEZ gets environment, CRZ nod for Mundra SEZ Fieo hails allocation for VOC Port harbour project Govt commences overhaul of Major Port Trust Boards HC dismisses PIL against JNPT awarding 4th terminal project to PSA Coal corridor to be boosted by Rail Budget proposal Maharashtra transporters defer chakkajam by a month after govt assurance INR continues to ease against dollar RBI allows banks to raise long-term bonds to reduce infra funding costs Road developers get Customs duty waiver for equipment imports Budget 2014-15 gives fillip to FDI & PPP Indian to be first President of newly formed BRICS Development Bank You ask.. We answer...

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JULY 16, 2014
ASC chief steps down Lloyd's Register to class BC Ferries' gas-fueled ferries Fortescue poised to order another VLOC quartet Ukraine formally closes Crimean ports BAE Norfolk gets $29.7 million Navy contract mod New Generation delivers pushboat to Blessey Jaenichen confirmed as Maritime Administrator

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JULY 16, 2014
Port of Vancouver celebrates arrival of one-millionth Subaru Port of Los Angeles releases June containerized cargo numbers Change of command ceremony for Coast Guard Cutter POLAR STAR Port of Olympia program supports small city economic development projects New engines arrive for TOTE Marlin Class vessels

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JULY 16, 2014
TSA reveals rate hike amount Transpacific carriers will implement an increase of $600 per feu from August One year on, Singapore LNG starts to shine Greater volumes head to gas-hungry Southeast Asian city-state this July US exports continue downward spiral Containerised exports fell 0.7% to 1.1m teu in May, Piers data shows 'Blue collar Tory' is new shipping minister Industry upgraded to full ministerial level Shale oil revolution to go global Block on US exports of tight oil will not stop other nations gaining access to its know-how Long Beach gives thumbs up to $579m infrastructure funding Two-thirds of $858m fiscal budget earmarked for capital projects Lloyd's List Global Awards 2014 shortlist revealed Find out who made the final cut Maersk's cultural journey Former employee and SeaIntel founder Lars Jensen charts the transformation of the world's number one box line over the past decade into a "normal" company HNA arm to become world's largest container lessor Bohai Leasing signs memorandum of understanding to acquire Cronos after deal for Seaco Nordic American Tankers shows its suezmax strength Tanker owner closes in on number two spot in suezmax fleet sizes VLCC earnings back under pressure after bright spell Volatile market should provide earnings spike in fourth quarter Nanjing Tanker set to enter court-led restructuring Fate of distressed state carrier takes new twist after a creditor initiates bankruptcy procedure Fortescue Metals Group in 'advanced' talks to buy four more VLOCs Plans follow announcement of four-strong order in June at Yangzijiang Larger fleet helps push Nakilat profits up 24% in first half Qatar gas carrier says strong LPG rates and busy shipyards aided profit rise

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JULY 16, 2014
Haiphong adds six more RTGs Port of Haiphong in northern Vietnam has bought six additional rubber-tyred gantry cranes from Terex Port Solutions (TPS). These are an addition to the 12 it already has on order from the company under a September 2013 contract. The 12 will begin operating at the end of 2014, while the follow up six Hopes rise for Hamburg access dredging Hamburg city economy minister Frank Horch is confident the Port of Hamburg will overcome a lawsuit and have its River Elbe access channel dredged in September. The legal case, brought by from environmental groups NABU and BUND, got under way yesterday at Germany's highest administrative court in Container ship gets first LNG MAN engine The first dual-fuelled main engine to be delivered has arrived at NASSCO shipyard in San Diego, California. The engine, a dual-fuelled MAN Diesel and Turbo 8L70ME-GI, was built under license by Doosan. It will be used by the General Dynamics yard on the first of two container ships being built for Chinese rig to leave disputed waters A Chinese drilling rig is to be moved out of disputed waters off the Xisha islands in the South China Sea. Both Vietnam and China have laid claim to the area. Last Thursday the US Senate passed a resolution calling China to withdraw the rig and associated maritime forces from their current Yangzijiang disposes of non-core businesses Singapore-listed Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Holding pocketed a total of CNY210M ($33.8M) from selling its non-core businesses as part of the company's restructuring exercises. Yangzijiang is focusing on its core shipbuilding business and disposed of its 50% stake in Wujiang Jinke Yangzi Real Estate Korea Line wins $302M nickel ore delivery deal Korea Line Corporation (KLC) yesterday announced that it has signed a long-term contract for delivering nickel ore to New Caledonia and Korea Nickel Corporation (Soci't' du Nickel de Nouvelle Calédonie et Corée - SNNC) worth KRW307Bn ($302M). SNNC is a joint venture between Pohang Iron & Steel New rules to facilitate bunkering in Russian port Russia's far eastern Zarubino seaport is expanding rapidly as a bunkering market, thanks to new regulations. The new regulations are designed to make bunkering simpler with the approval from the country's Ministry of Transport. Under the new rules, ships up to 400 m long with draft of up to 16.7 m Guangdong opens another direct service to Taiwan China's Humen port in Guangdong Province opened its second direct service to Taiwan on Monday. This service is jointly operated by Mainland China's CULINES and Taiwan's Wanhai Lines, and the port rotation is as follows: Kaohsiung, Tai Chung, Keelung, Yantian, Huangpu and Humen. "This direct service DNVPS undergoes rebranding Fuel management services provider, DNV Petroleum Services (DNVPS), has changed its name to Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), after its split from Det Norske Veritas (DNV) last year. VPS has since adopted a new logo to represents its maritime roots. VPS says they will continue to adapt to the Uni-Asia buys new vessel for $9.1M in leaseback deal Singapore-listed maritime investor, Uni-Asia Finance Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Uni-Asia Holdings Limited (UAHL), has acquired a 100% shareholding interest in Japanese ship owner Arena Godo Kaisha (Arena GK) to buy a newbuild GAT ship. The vessel will be purchased by Arena GK from Bulker fire injures three Three people were admitted to hospital at the Hedland Health Campus, Western Australia, following an engine-room explosion aboard the 1990-built 207,250dwt bulk carrier Marigold. The explosion, thought to have been caused by a faulty generator, occurred on 14 July while the ship was alongside at Japanese coal-burn declines again Japanese power utilities' coal consumption dipped again in June, marking the second straight month of year-on-year decline, according to figures from the Federation of Electric Power Companies. The utilities consumed 4.38M tonnes of coal in June, down from 4.43M tonnes y/y but up 8.4% on 4.04mt China new orders up 78% in 1H14 Chinese shipyards' new orders rose 78% year on year to 40.8M dwt in the first half of 2014, a report of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said today. Among the total orders, sea-borne vessels totalled 12.3M adjusted gross tonnage. The orderbooks of the Chinese shipbuilders ClassNK acquires Helm Operations Japanese classification society ClassNK has acquired Canada-based maritime software company Helm Operations. Both organisations described the deal as two world-class companies combining to improve safety and operational efficiency in the marine industry, while improving their success and Great Eastern Shipping profits from VLGC sale Indian ship owner Great Eastern Shipping has reportedly made a profit from selling a 1990-built VLGC. The 75,000m³ Jag Vidhi has been reportedly sold to Vietnamese shipowner Truong Phat Loc Shipping for $25M. Great Eastern bought Jag Vidhi for $19.5M from Japanese owner Kumiai Senpaku in August

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JULY 16, 2014
DHL, Cyroport chase hot demand for deep-frozen shipping Refrigerated just isn't cold enough for some shippers, especially those moving extremely temperature-sensitive life sciences or medical products. Stem cells and human tissue, for example, require specialized shipping and monitoring of extremely cold temperatures. To meet growing demand for very deep-frozen, not just refrigerated, transportation, DHL Global Forwarding and LiveConEx, DHL... Revenue, profit gains at Marten Transport reflect rising truckload rates Marten Transport provided evidence this week that tightening truck capacity is leading to higher contract truck rates. The Mondovi, Wisconsin-based carrier increased its weekly average revenue per tractor 4.1 percent from a year ago in the second quarter and raised revenue per loaded mile by 2.6 percent - Marten's best growth... CSX says service has stabilized but still below shipper expectations CSX Transportation said service, encompassing both intermodal and carload services, has normalized after a surge of freight but admitted it is working to restore service to a "level customers have come to expect" by adding locomotives and train crews and building track capacity. CSX said it wasn't able to give a... After bridge collapse, NTSB urges states to review oversized truck permits States are being urged to review their permitting processes for oversized truck shipments following an accident last year that led to an interstate bridge collapse. The National Transportation Safety Board in part blamed the collapse of an Interstate 5 span over the Skagit River in Washington state on slack state oversight... Eastbound trans-Pacific spot rates fall short of goals Drewry's benchmark spot rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles rose to $1,900 per 40-foot container this week. Full-size chart Attempts by the trans-Pacific carriers to institute a two-tiered July general rate increase fell just short of realization, as Drewry's benchmark rate from Hong Kong to Los Angeles showed carriers achieved $300... US imports garner biggest piece of US-Asia container trade U.S. containerized ocean trade with Asian countries - exports, April 2012 to March 2013 versus April 2013 to March 2014: Top Asian countries and moreThe U.S.-Asia ocean container trade increased 2.7 percent to 20 million 20-foot-equivalent units in the 12 months ending March 2014 compared with the prior 12-month period,... JOC Group Inc. Recognized with Four 2014 Tabbie Awards NEWARK, N.J., July 16 -- Out of more than 450 entries in the 11th Annual Tabbie Awards, JOC Group Inc. was honored in four categories today. The Journal of Commerce magazine and JOC.com website were... TSA carriers plan to boost rates ahead of peak season Buoyed by continued strength in imports from Asia, the Transpacific Stabilization Agreement today recommended that carriers in the eastbound trans-Pacific increase their freight rates from all origins in Asia to all destinations in the U.S. by at least $600 per 40-foot container, effective Aug. 1. The TSA, a discussion agreement of... Amsterdam Schiphol posts jump in air cargo volume Amsterdam Airport Schiphol posted a market-beating 8.8 percent growth in cargo traffic in the first half of the year, more than twice the increase at its closest rival London Heathrow Airport. Europe's third-largest cargo airport after Germany's Flughafen Frankfurt Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle handled 801,700 metric tons as shipments... Qatar Airways orders more freighters Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways, announcing the largest single aircraft order in the airline's history, alongside Ray Conner, Boeing Commercial Airplanes' president and CEO.Qatar Airways today said it plans to order four new Boeing 777 freighters with an option for four more, bolstering its ambitious bid to become... FedEx, TNT Express and Royal Mail targeted in French antitrust probe FedEx, TNT Express and the U.K.'s Royal Mail are being investigated by French regulators over alleged anti-competitive behavior in the country's parcel delivery market. The companies have said the investigation could result in "material" fines or losses. TNT Express today said it has been cooperating with the French competition regulator, Autorité de... TRAC to add, update thousands of chassis in NY-NJ TRAC Intermodal has launched a program to add or refurbish several thousand chassis in its Metropool, the largest chassis pool in the Port of New York and New Jersey. Within the next 12 to 18 months, TRAC expects its Metropool fleet to be updated with 4,000 to 5,000 new or refurbished... Bangladeshi court rules foreign carriers evaded taxes Hong Kong-listed shipping line OOCL and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways have not yet been officially informed of a Bangladesh high court ruling that accuses them of evading taxes and money laundering in the South Asian country. OOCL and Etihad were two of several foreign shipping and air cargo companies named in... DAT: Spot truckload volume jumped 50 percent in June The surge in import volumes and freight traffic seen at U.S. ports and on intermodal rail lines and highways in the second quarter sent spot market truck volumes and rates soaring in June. Spot market truckload freight volume jumped 50 percent year-over-year in June. Full-size chart Spot market truckload freight volume was up 50... Congress set to punt on federal highway funding crisis WASHINGTON - The U.S. Congress is winding up to punt on the challenge of finding a long-term solution to fund the highways, bridges and roads that shippers and carriers depend on to deliver goods and materials. There is little doubt Congress will replenish the Highway Trust Fund by the end of... Cosco plans new orders as it axes old ships China Cosco Holdings plans to buy five 14,000-TEU ships to help replenish a fleet that has been aggressively trimmed so far this year with 24 ships heading for the scrap yard. The state-owned shipping line will discuss the proposal with investors at a shareholders' meeting it has scheduled for Aug. 28. Also... Long Beach port OKs $579 million for infrastructure The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners approved a fiscal year 2014-15 budget that calls for $579 million in capital expenditures, including replacement of the Gerald Desmond Bridge and redevelopment of the Middle Harbor container terminal. The commission said the port's heavy expenditures on marine terminal and infrastructure projects are necessary... Portland ILWU Local, ICTSI resolve dispute after walkout Members of International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 8 in Portland walked off their jobs for about an hour today, but the dispute was not related to the coastwide ILWU contract negotiations underway in San Francisco. Port of Portland spokesman Josh Thomas said the dockworkers did not return from their lunch...

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JULY 16, 2014
LR lands deal Lloyd's Register (LR) has secured a contract to class three dual-fuel ferries that are under construction at Remontowa Shipbuilding in Poland. Teekay duo change hands Two crude tankers in the fleet of Teekay Corp have been sold in $31.3m worth of deals, according to US and European shipbroker reports. Moody's downs Windsor Moody's Investors Service has taken a red pen to Windsor Petroleum Transport's debt rating. EIGHT pockets $94.5m Navig8 Products Tankers has raised over $90m from its latest shares sale as it seeks to fund its vast newbuilding catalogue. DryShips' loan lift Nasdaq-listed DryShips has fixed up a short-term loan worth up to $350m to help it meet bond repayment obligations. Seven up Eagle Bulk Shipping has secured another reprieve as it battles to restructure debt of over $1bn. US first for BW A BW Maritime LR1 tanker has been booked to lift the first US oil condensate cargo to leave the country after the government relaxed its export ban. Vinalines revenue dips Vinalines of Vietnam has posted a slight fall in revenue in the first six months of 2014. Ultramax orders pile up A spike in interest for ultramax bulk carriers has seen the sub-sector's newbuilding orderbook jump by a massive 76% in the past year. POSH's new partner Singapore's PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) has struck a deal to bring in a new investor for its Mexican support ship business. Crewman crushed Imperial Ship Management of Sweden has been criticised by UK accident investigators after a crewman was crushed on a ro-ro in Libya. N Korean ship stuck Mexican authorities are trying to refloat a grounded North Korean cargoship stranded off Tuxpan. Heroin scam revealed Kenyan officials have recovered a haul of heroin mixed with diesel on a general cargoship in Mombasa. Tanker cargo stolen Pirates have hijacked a Malaysian tanker in the South China Sea, stealing its gasoil cargo before setting it adrift with a damaged engine. Strike delayed Planned strike action at Argentinian ports this week has been placed on ice. HHI orders slide Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has reported a 23% drop in new orders to 30 June. Russia's Baku bid Russia and Azerbaijan are planning a new ferry line from Baku to Olya. Rio Tinto exports surge Rio Tinto has reported a 23% increase in iron ore shipments for the second quarter of 2014. Finland's order hope Could Meyer Werft build two new NCL cruiseships in Finland if it completes a takeover of STX's Turku shipyard? Condor under fire The UK's RMT union staged a protest at Portsmouth on Tuesday to highlight low wages it claims are being paid to ferry workers. FMG eyes more VLOCs Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) is in talks to order four more VLOC bulker newbuildings, the company disclosed Wednesday. Indo coal exports slide Indonesian coal exports declined 5% year-on-year in May to 36.5mt, according to data from Bank Indonesia. Bunker sales slump Singapore, the world's largest bunker port, has seen marine fuel sales fell for the second straight month to a three-month low in June. Jaenichen confirmed The US Senate has confirmed the appointment of acting Maritime Administrator Paul "Chip" Jaenichen to the permanent posting.

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JULY 16, 2014
Transpacific carriers plan August rate hike TSA called it "part of an ongoing revenue-improvement program aimed at enabling carrier reinvestment in the transpacific trade lane to ensure adequate service levels as demand increases." CSX revenue hits all-time high in second quarter Officials said that growth is coming on the strength of upward trends in the intermodal and oil and gas markets, and that this growth would allow them to increase investments this year by $100 million. J.B. Hunt sees income rise in 2Q Long Beach budget includes $579 million for capital improvements The budget includes funding for 28 new full-time positions, which include 20 in engineering to support ongoing capital improvements, and six to enhance port security. Los Angeles container volumes up 14% in June Track reopens after Norfolk Southern train derails in Virginia Hamburg-Sud upgrades Med-U.S. West Coast Ship Senate confirms Jaenichen as MarAd chief Jaenichen has called to increase support for government-impelled cargo, either by increasing commercial cargo opportunities or raising the Maritime Security Program stipend rate for U.S.-flag vessel operators. House passes temporary highway funding bill WWL handles BMWs in Baltimore

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JULY 16, 2014
Mid-week prices firm in Fujairah But soft in Suez. Prices soften across Europe Bunker prices follow falling crude values. Fuel oil cargo flow into Singapore to weaken next month But market fundamentals unlikely to change. US Navy: Biofuel should beat oil products on price First time biofuel has formed part of regular order. Slurry oil 'will not disappear' High cat fines blend components will still be in the market after 2015. Russian fuel oil output running high New oil tax regime designed to discourage fuel oil exports expected to be agreed this month. Hijackers target tanker's MGO cargo Ship adrift after incident. Brightoil: Change at the top Chinese bunker supplier has new CEO. Lukoil's Romanian bunker barge out of service Company says the tanker is being modernised at a Bulgaria shipyard. Narrow range trading seen across Asia Bunker prices display mixed movement across key hubs. Russian fuel oil export duty seen rising in August Bunker prices in some Russian ports around $100 to $200 below regional hubs in June and July. Ukraine bans shipping from Crimean ports Move legally well-founded. Ventrin Petroleum hires head of sales Former staffer rejoins company. Shipping company forced into restructuring Bunker supplier Huifeng Energy is behind the move. US marine biofuels market set for growth, says researcher 6% of combined ships and air fleet predicted to run on biofuels by 2024.

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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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