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BRIEFS

January 23, 2014

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China slams US 'omnibus' spending bill for being anti-fair trade Zhuhai port's throughput surpasses 100 million tonnes for first time Cosco sells assets to offset losses and avoid delisting in Shanghai Xiamen's Taiwan fruit imports up 67.9pc to 13,100 tonnes in 2013 Fujian's food import volume up 20.6pc to 532,200 tonnes in 2013 Zhejiang's Zhoushan Comprehensive Bonded Zone opens for business Maersk transfers two wafmax from Asia-WA to the Horn of Africa Contraventions prompt Singapore to cancel bunker supply licences TNT Express wins Gibson contract for Europe, Mideast Africa delivery Rising sick leave abuse in transport sector adds to workplace stress Cathay sees uninspiring 2014 ahead, will focus on yield and load factor TIACA urges more testing of global standards for air cargo screening FedEx buys Brazilian partner Rapidao Cometa Logistica e Transportes

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JANUARY 22, 2014
Dynamar's reefer analysis throws up mixed picture Emirates Shipping Line announces restructuring of China India Express Service MoS accepts proposal to widen area of operation for inland water vessels Syed Waheed Zafar Abdi appointed MD & CEO of ABG Shipyard Vasan inaugurates Indian Maritime University campus in Puducherry India to remain top rice exporter in FY14 Antwerp port streamlines Customs procedures Dhamra port receives environmental clearance for expansion Dredging expenses should be shared by Navy, CSL & Coast Guard, say Cochin Port unions Ennore Port to facilitate Ford auto exports for 10 years JNPT outlines plans for vessel operations during commissioning of new RMQCs at JNPCT in March-April New policy seen helping Major Ports optimise land use

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Hapag-Lloyd and CSAV sign MoU Two new locomotive factories in India SNCF Geodis reorganises corporate structure Air cargo managers need "higher skills" Target reached for closing 750 level crossings in UK New head of development at the firm a. hartrodt (Schweiz) Del Monte chooses port of Dunkirk Gebrüder Weiss opens branch office in Turkey IRU offers eco-effect training scheme VDT aims to work on western-built aircraft Drewry: ship operating costs still under pressure RWI/ISL Container Throughput Index: growth accelerates DB Schenker provides logistics for German House in Sochi Daimler India Commercial Vehicles awarded First ATR-600 simulator in Latin America Weber granted power of attorney

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JANUARY 22, 2014
Vigor Fab to build three tugs for Tidewater Barge Lines Accommodation vessel ready for Brazil GCSG launches first LNG fueled Harvey Gulf OSV Prestige Cruise Holdings files for IPO EC: Italian ferry operator must repay unfair subsidy New Videotel course covers ECA fuel switching Tanker suspected hijacked off Angola Drewry: Operating costs under upward pressure ABB adds NAPA solutions to VICO portfolio

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Port of Tacoma sees gains in TEU count for last year Evergreen ship rescues crew of sinking Panamanian tanker Panama Canal breaks record with first quarter tonnage tally Port of Seattle reports drop in 2013 container numbers ATA Truck Tonnage Index climbs .6 percent in December

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JANUARY 22, 2014
New gas-fired power plants will boost LNG shipments into Japan this year World's biggest gas importer offers new opportunities for vessels Tanker hijack could signal move further afield for West African pirates Dynacom vessel carrying gasoil has been out of contact with owners since Friday The cost of early adoption Invest in environmental technology at your peril IMO regulations need better implementation Sekimizu sets out his theme for World Maritime Day 2014 Sekimizu renews calls for faster adoption of IMO conventions Secretary-general seeks 'genuine progress' in implementing the organisation's goals Euronav could buy more VLCCs Belgium-based tanker operator to push for further industry consolidation and sees more robust market continuing through first quarter VLCC earnings top $60,000 per day Rewards from Middle East to Asia voyages hit three-and-a-half-year high Box throughput surges at top global ports Monthly containers index hits its highest level on record Sanko Power bidding tops $49m Eastern Pacific Shipping set to win 2010-built capesize bulker in court auction Investigation launched after asphalt carrier sinks Evergreen Line's Ever Summit rescues 16 crew from lifeboat off Vietnam Product tanker owners opt for time charters Owners lock in midterm contracts' steady earnings rather than risk spot market fluctuation Singapore releases Cosco bulker Shipowner provides security against detained Fu Kang Topaz spends $100m on two anchor handling supply vessels Vessels will be deployed on long-term charters servicing BP in the Caspian Panama Canal parties hold peace talks Authority and GUPC builders seek to resolve their $1.6bn cost overrun dispute HHI reports hike in shipbuilding, offshore and engineering orders Divisions secured $16bn worth of bookings last year Owners meet to discuss Somalia job creation Solution to piracy lies ashore, argues Clipper boss Gullestrup BHP Billiton reports hefty production increase Cheaper iron ore prices and increased output could be boon for seaborne shipments Consolidation is on the cards for shipbuilders Last year's upturn in orders has failed to boost yards' balance sheets

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JANUARY 22, 2014
Pivotal Charleston cruise suit dismissed Carnival's operations in Charleston are not unlawful and do not pose a nuisance to citizens, the South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled Navios rides perpetual preferred wave Navios Holdings is the latest shipping seller of perpetual preferred equity, a hybrid security that continues to build on last year's momentum Panama Canal contract tensions ease A compromise could be taking shape in Panama, raising hopes that a severe delay in the historic canal expansion project can be averted Box trades gathering steam The positive growth trend in global container liftings is getting firmer, according to fresh trade indices from European analysts Frontline plans to raise ATM share offering to $100M Frontline, the listed VLCC and Suezmax operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, says it plans to raise its At the Market (ATM) share offering from $40M to $100M Far East demand boosts lumber trade Strong demand from Japan and China has pushed the global trade of logs and softwood lumber to its highest level since before the 2008 world economic crisis, according to consultant Wood Resources International Tanker feared hijacked by pirates off Angola Greek tanker operator Dynacom Tankers says that it fears that one of its vessels, the 42,331 gt MT Kerala, has been taken over by pirates off the coast of Angola Frequency down, claims costs up for German hull insurers The claim costs for German hull & machinery insurers have increased in the past year, despite a marked reduction in the number of incidents Sungdong wins Kamsarmax contract South Korean shipyard Sungdong Shipbuilding has signed a contract for up to six Kamsarmax bulk carriers with UK-based Reuben Brothers Euronav seeks positive outlook for tanker sector Belgian tanker operator Euronav said that it expected the current recovery in the tanker market to last at least until the end of the current quarter but warned that it remained fragile, with supply and demand still finely balanced

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JANUARY 22, 2014
Menlo Worldwide Logistics Expands in Malaysia Despite Threats, Port of LA's Bond Rating Still Strong CSAV, Hapag-Lloyd Sign Non-Binding Merger MOU Port of Virginia Handled Record Container Volume in 2013 Murky Chinese Regulatory Process, Protectionism Cloud P3 Outlook Norfolk Southern's Profit Jumps on Increased Traffic China Allows Second-Tier Forwarders to Tap VAT Deductions Breakbulk, Heavy-Lift Market Poised for Resurgence Seabury: Chemicals Increasingly Shift to Containers uShip, Trucking Partners Launch LTL Spot Rate Marketplace

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JANUARY 22, 2014
Suit in Charleston chewed The South Carolina Supreme Court has thrown out a lawsuit claiming that a Carnival Cruise Lines ship's operations were threat to Charleston's historic preservation district. Hapag-Lloyd & CSAV mint MOU Hapag-Lloyd and Compania Sud Americana de Vapores (CSAV) have signed a memorandum of understanding that has set the stage for the formation of the world's fourth largest carrier. Who cares about the canal? Tensions fuelled by a billion-dollar dispute over cost overruns tied to the expansion of the Panama Canal are starting to ease but some industry insiders are still on edge. Fourth cape for Cargill Cargill has signed its fourth capesize period contract in quick succession. Oceanografia in audit row Oceanografia has blamed "errors and misunderstandings" by Mexican officials after allegations emerged of irregularities in contracts with the government oil monopoly. ABY wins Deiulemar race Augustea-Bunge-York (ABY Holdings) has emerged as the surprise victor of an auction to take over the dozen-strong dry bulk fleet of bankrupted Deiulemar Shipping. USC faces rebellion Minority shareholders of St Petersburg shipyard Severnaya Verf are opposing a buy-out offer from state-owned United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC). Unithai eyes Myanmar Thai shipyard group Unithai is venturing into Myanmar with a new joint venture. CSG raises $500m China Shipping Group (CSG) has sold $500m in US bonds in an over-subscribed issue. Rotterdam volumes dip The port of Rotterdam has announced a small fall in 2013 throughput, but bulker business has increased. Navios targets $50m Navios Maritime Holdings is looking to raise $50m from its latest trip to Wall Street. One out, one in Norway's Solvang has ordered a third gas carrier at Hyundai in Korea after chartering another ship under construction there to Statoil. Saremar to repay aid Italian ro-pax owner Saremar will have to pay back EUR 10.8m ($14.64m) in illegal state aid. Rich Forest still afloat The US Coast Guard (USCG) is discussing salvage options with the owner of a bulker abandoned and taking on water off Guam. Rauma sold to city Korea's troubled STX group has offloaded its doomed Rauma yard in Finland to the city authority. Arrested Sanko cape sold Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping has snapped up the 181,200-dwt Sanko Power (built 2010) at auction in Hong Kong. ABG seals debt deal India's ABG Shipyard has won approval for its INR 111.5bn ($1.78bn) debt reorganisation, it confirmed on Wednesday. Solvang fixes gas carrier Statoil has fixed a Solvang LGC newbuilding for up to 10 years on delivery in 2015. Dynacom tanker missing A Dynacom tanker is feared hijacked off Angola in an incident which has created fears surrounding the spread of piracy off West Africa. Frontline hikes ATM Frontline is looking to take advantage of rising investor interest in the crude tanker market by more than doubling the size of its ATM offering. Terminal IPO pulled Dutch container terminal operator Terminal Investment Limited (TIL) is scrapping its IPO plan in Amsterdam. Union shocked by Stena Crew union Nautilus has condemned a plan by Stena Line to seek a pay freeze and longer hours from UK workers. Topaz buys AHTS pair Topaz Energy and Marine has acquired two anchor handlers from troubled Indian shipowner Varun for over $100m. Tanker sinks off Vietnam All 16 crew have been rescued after a tanker sank off Vietnam. Navios ship targeted A Navios-owned product tanker has been identified as the target of the first confirmed piracy incident in 2014. CSL in Chinamax first Canada Steamship Lines (CSL) has successfully completed the first ever loading of a Chinamax bulker in North America. China steel output up China's crude steel output reached 779mt in 2013, a year-on-year increase of 7.5%, according to government statistics. Winds blast Widuri The Indonesian port of Widuri in Indonesia has closed due to poor weather conditions according to agency company GAC. Bringing home baby The launch of Teekay Corp's latest spin-off bodes well for affiliate Teekay Tankers, a leading equity analyst told clients Tuesday. Euronav hungry for more The recent acquisition of 15 VLCCs from Maersk Tankers is unlikely to be Euronav's last foray into the sale-and-purchase market.

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JANUARY 22, 2014
NEWSFLASH: Hapag-Lloyd, CSAV talk merger Hapag-Lloyd said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Chilean container shipping company CSAV about combining the container shipping operations of the two companies. Calif. coalition pushes for freight plan "Our air pollution problem is so bad that communities from around the state are uniting to take on the issue. Moving to electrification and zero emission transportation technologies can literally save lives," a coalition member said. Battle lines remain strong in Panama Canal contract fight Portland terminal hit with congestion Congestion at the Oregon port's Terminal 6 caused the operator ICTSI to take the unusual step on Tuesday of allowing truckers to only deliver empty containers in the morning and pick up import containers in the afternoon. Winter storm closes New York terminals Wednesday The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Wednesday morning advised users to check individual terminal Websites for the latest information on servicing vessels and their hours of operation for Thursday, Jan. 23. SeaIntel: P3 will have younger fleet than G6 "This significantly younger fleet, combined with the fact that the P3 carriers will deploy significant larger vessels than the G6 carriers, means that the P3 alliance will have substantial lower unit cost than the G6 alliance," the analyst said. Stifel European forwarder index dips in January Maersk adds South America to Africa service COSCO, Eimskip make agreement

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JANUARY 22, 2014
Report: Ghana's bunkering services on the decline Private bunkering firms 'needed' to serve demand. Little movement in Fujairah bunker prices South African bunker prices generally firm. Prices head up in major European ports Little demand registered at Gibraltar. Rotterdam cargo throughput falls Volumes down year-on-year. Danish shipowners discuss Arctic strategy Arctic strategy should be pro-environment and pro-business. Fuel switching needs 'very careful management' Training company offers 'practical guide' on switching to low sulphur fuels. Pirates suspected of seizing fuel oil tanker off Angola 'If substantiated, this demonstrates a significant extension of a threat to shipping in areas that were thought to be safe.' Thoresen in secondhand buy Young vessel said to be fuel efficient. 'Costly LNG' makes fuel oil attractive Global demand is pushing up LNG spot price. ExxonMobil: Asia-Pacific will see strong demand for clean diesel Tougher emission controls on shipping will spur demand. Bunker prices marginally down at major Asian ports Supplies of marine fuels remain tight at marine facilities. Oil sheen spotted in Philippine strait Sheen is five-metres wide and two kilometres long. EU: Ban on carrying Iranian crude oil cargoes lifted Ban will initially be lifted for six months. Tanker owner upgrading vessel To improve fuel efficiency and commercial capability. Bunker fuel management a 'key concern' for owners and operators Marine insurer says planning and investment best way to meet the challenge.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

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CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

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

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

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

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