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October 24, 2014

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Hong Kong shippers demand congestion surcharge be dropped Long Beach Sept up 7.3pc to 629,771 TEU, LA up 9pc to 775,113 TEU FMC mulls internal probe into its own Ocean Three processing Global supply of box shipping capacity decreased in September CMA CGM buys 7,000 FEU high-cube carbon-light reefer boxes Union federation blasts countries that turn ships away on Ebola fears UK trucker shortage caused by early peak and new regulatory burdens Singapore to start pilot project to supply LNG to ships by 2020 Matson settles with DOJ over molasses spill for US$1 million UN's IMO approves Polar Code to punish pollution from ships NYK's ballast water management system is approved by Tokyo CenterPoint acquires 317,500 square foot working site in Avenel, NJ China iron ore imports have Baltic Exchange bulker rates soaring 38pc War zone specialist National Air Cargo files for Chapter 11 protection Schiphol quarterly cargo volume up 6.7pc to 409,382 tonnes Global air cargo market expected to pick up soon, says Emirates Nippon Cargo Airlines settles for US$45 million fine in price-fixing

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Seattle und Tacoma - Neue Freunde am Pazifik More trucks on Germany's toll roads CIS: rail market continuing to grow - albeit slowly Corpus Christi and Tianjin snuggling up SAS COO leaves after 25 years Antwerp heading for record year FAA fining six companies for hazmat regulation infringements Norfolk Southern reports another record-setting quarter ABC appoints new GSA for US Pacific Northwest UPS rates to climb in North America Construction work underway on South Heart rail terminal Carr to drive design at Lotus Ethiopian Airlines more often to Tel Aviv and new to Tokyo Jettainer emphasizing business in the USA Lufthansa Cargo has found Otto's successor Is it "hard astern" for slow steaming trend?

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
Matson agrees to $1M fine Honolulu-based Matson Inc has agreed to pay $1M after pleading guilty to polluting Honolulu Harbor with molasses. The payment, resulting from two misdemeanor violations, comprises a $400,000 fine and a $600,000 community service payment to support invasive algae clean-ups in Hawaii. Matson said in MSC bolsters service to US Northeast Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) will continue to provide direct service from Northern Europe to Boston and Philadelphia despite service changes resulting from its vessel-sharing alliance with rival Maersk. On 23 October Geneva-based MSC said that while its pact with Maersk, known as 2M, did Royal Caribbean guidance disappoints Despite expectations for record earnings, Royal Caribbean shares fell after the fourth-quarter outlook came in below Wall Street consensus. Royal Caribbean reported net income of $490.2M for 3Q14 versus $365.7M in 3Q13. Adjusted earnings of $2.20/share were slightly above the Wall Street analyst Newbuilding prices under downward pressure, says Wärtsilä Wartsila, the listed Finnish engineering group that manufactures diesel engines and provides a wide portfolio of technical and design services for shipping, says newbuilding prices are under downward pressure. "During the period January-September 2014, 1,395 contracts for new vessels were Europe and South Africa trade in transition Changes in automotive cargo flows and disruptions to citrus exports ex South Africa have forced container lines to shuffle capacities, according to Deutsche Afrika-Linien (DAL). The smallest partner of the SAECS consortia - other members being Maersk, Safmarine, and MOL - said it has expanded its Lerwick awards £16.5M jetty contract In its biggest investment to date, Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) has awarded a £16.5M ($26.5M) contract to local company Tulloch Developments to build a new jetty that will benefit the offshore sector as well as the port's fishing fleet. To be built at the Shetland Islands port's Holmsgarth North Dry bulker newbuilding prices drop Weak freight rates have driven second prices of dry bulk carriers lower and signs of a fall in newbuilding prices have started to emerge, said shipping analysts at Arctic Securities ASA in Oslo, Norway. "While the recent drop in secondhand values already has driven some segments down some 15% Siem Offshore 3Q14 profit dips but strong orderbook ahead Listed Norwegian offshore services company Siem Offshore suffered a slight dip in 3Q14 net profit, but it has a strong orderbook of future business. Group net profit fell to $18.5M in 3Q14 from $22.6M in the same period last year as net financing expenses rose by about $4.0M to $14.4M. Revenues Scrubbers save money for shipowners Scrubbers will save money for shipowners in the long term, according to Keith Forget, group fuel specialist at Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS) in his speech at this year's Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition last month. As the Emission Control Areas' (ECA's) 0.10% sulphur KSS Line signs LPG contract with Itochu South Korean gas and chemical shipping company KSS Line has signed a long-term LPG shipping contract worth KRW77.8Bn (USD73.6M) with Japan's Itochu Corporation. A 84,000m³ gas carrier ordered by KSS Line at Hyundai Heavy Industries in August will be used to service this contract, which will run Nordic Maritime fixes out subsea vessel at $70M Singapore-based offshore oilfield service provider Nordic Maritime said today it has fixed out its DP2 IMR subsea vessel Mokul Nordic at $70M for five years to Noble Energy. "At Nordic Maritime, we are delighted to have won this long-term charter contract directly with a highly reputed China ranked top for offshore vessel orders Chinese shipyards have received 138 orders for offshore units from January-September, up 2% year-on-year (y/y) and is ranked first place in the world, said Zhang Qi from China Shipbuilding Industry Research Center (CSIR) at Shiptec China today. These orders valued a total of $11.12Bn, a 1% increase VLGC owners should look beyond US Gulf exports As the orderbook for very large gas carriers (VLGC) continues to grow, VLGC owners should not count too much on US Gulf LPG exports filling all available ships, said IHS Waterborne Energy. Looking forward, there appears to be two emerging and conflicting sentiments. On the one hand, as charterers One dead in accident at Chengxi Shipyard A worker at the Chinese yard CSSC Chengxi Shipyard, Guangzhou, died on 13 October after falling off a four-storey scaffolding during work. Around 09.25 local time on 13 October, the worker fell to the bottom of a dry dock at the yard when a vessel was under repair there, local authorities said No net additions for Handysize There were no net additions to the Handysize bulker fleet in September as the number of newbuilding deliveries was equal to the number of demolitions. IHS Maritime's Sea-web.com data showed 12 deliveries and 12 demolitions. The 12 ships that were demolished were built from 1978-1989, while a Analyst: Buy HHI stocks after 3Q results Although some investors wonder if it is now time to start buying Hyundai HI (HHI) stocks while the prices are low, it is advisable to wait for the shipbuilder's 3Q14 results before buying in, said Samsung Securities in a research note. Samsung Securities analyst Young-soo Han said, "Shares of the Keppel's revenue rises 22% Singapore-listed conglomerate Keppel Corporation (Keppel) posted its 3Q14 revenue, which was up by 22% to $6.18Bn year-on-year from its offshore and marine segment. The higher earning is due to the revenue recognition from an ongoing project and thanks to a one-off bonus of BRL4M ($1.6M) from the

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
GD BIW gets another $35.5 million for DDG 1000 class services John Deere expands Marine Tier 3 engine lineup Short sea operators hope for BWTS exemption Eastern Shipbuilding adds three more Over-reliance on AIS a factor in Dover Strait collision Cargotec: MacGregor to be reorganized into divisions VT Halter cuts steel for first Crowley LNG fueled ConRO Innovative fouling defense coating racks up references

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
Port of Seattle earns honor for foreign trade zone growth VT Halter Marine begins work on new Crowley LNG ConRo vessel Port Angeles Coast Guard office will host Veterans Day celebration Lock gate for Panama Canal making its way to Pacific side Boeing teaming with COMAC to test cooking oil as aviation fuel

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
Seanergy has no immediate plan for reverse stock split despite winning shareholder approval Greece-based bulk player says it is 'close' to adding capesize tonnage to reboot its fleet Denmark and Cyprus vie for IMO top job Nordseth and Chrysostomou hope to succeed Sekimizu as secretary-general Tianjin adds three coal berths to meet China's growing energy needs The port's venture with Shenhua will boost capacity by 35m tonnes a year NewLead fixes eco-handysize bulker at a 'premium' to the market rate Owner confirms its $1.7m annual earnings goal for its one-year-old vessel Aronnax: Polar Code is no longer on ice Free to read: New regulations coming into force but will remain a work in progress Product tankers improve their fortunes Baltic Exchange reports a rise in daily earnings across all trade routes Lloyd's of London reappoints LOF panel Average award to salvors now stands at 23% Standard & Poor's reaffirm Nakilat's top credit rating Qatari LNG shipowner shows consistent profitability, says S&P Panama Canal receives its first Pacific lock gate Authority says the waterway's multibillion-dollar expansion is 80% complete Wärtsilä profits down Ship power orders are bolstered by LNG and LPG vessel newbuildings Tanker Investments buys back $30m of stock Winter demand surge offers an opportunity to generate shareholder value, says Hung MSC plans direct Boston and Philadelphia calls from Europe World's second-largest box line will exclusively operate the service to new US destinations Why did Edith Maersk call London Gateway? Mystery surrounds UK port's largest vessel call Ebola: small things make a big difference in halting spread of the disease CMA CGM's Africa Lines vice-president Mathieu Friedberg explains the steps taken to protect staff and ships' crews while keeping West Africa's trade lanes open

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
Prince Rupert expects wave of diversion cargo from LA-LB congestion Fairview Container Terminal at the Port of Prince Rupert. Source: Flickr CC - B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure The massive congestion affecting the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is creating a fresh wave of diversions to other ports as shippers flee the worst congestion that the largest port complex... Container ships still backed up at LA-LB Vessels are still backed up off the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach as gridlock at the Southern California ports continues. Six container ships were anchored outside the ports Thursday. That was up from five Wednesday but down from eight on Tuesday. Waiting for berths Thursday were the Cap Avatele, operated by... FedEx plans for record holiday volume FedEx said it has plans in place to handle expected record volume of holiday shipments this year and avoid a repeat of 2013's late-shipments debacle. The company expects to move more than 290 million shipments between Black Friday and Christmas Eve, which would be a year-over-year increase of 8.8 percent. FedEx... CEVA adds trucks, trailers in UK Third-party logistics provider CEVA Logistics said it will spend $20 million to expand and update its United Kingdom truck fleet. CEVA will add 40 trucks, 120 tractor units and 180 trailers by the end of 2014. The vehicles will be equipped with telematic systems for tracking and measurement. Use of telematics systems... Planning for the Consumer Shift in China: 5 key Supply Chain Focus Areas This report on China will provide a broad but comprehensive view of the logistics challenges facing foreign firms in China these days. After looking at the changing landscape of opportunities in China -- new regions; more focus on consumers -- the report will analyze the multiple challenges of managing logistics... Intermodal growth taxes NS Norfolk Southern Railway said it is working to correct service problems that accompanies faster-than-expected 10 percent growth in intermodal volume during the third quarter. this year resulted from a faster-, like other Class I railroads, didn't expect this year's surge in volume and was operating at crew and locomotive levels well... Brazil election highlights port, shipping issues Brazil's presidential election Sunday has important implications for efforts to put the country's ports and maritime industry.on a more solid footing. Incumbent President Dilma Rousseff , of the Workers Party (PT) is in a close runoff with Aécio Neves of the right-of-center Social Democracy Party. Roussef won 41.6 percent of the... Matson to pay $1 million for molasses spill Matson Inc.'s Matson Terminals subsidiary will plead guilty to two misdemeanor violations and pay a $1 million penalty to resolve all federal criminal charges arising from a September 2013 molasses spill in Honolulu Harbor. The company had been charged with illegally discharging more than 230,000 gallons of molasses from a pipe... Trucking deals driving transportation M&A growth, PwC says There were 48 mergers and acquisitions in the transportation industry in the third quarter of 2014, totaling $13.6 billion, according to analysis by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Nearly 40 percent of the major deals monitored by PwC occurred in the trucking and logistics sectors, the company said in its quarterly analysis released today. Though... APMT disputes ITF on Aqaba port strike APM Terminals has disputed the International Transport Workers Federation's description of last week's strike at Aqaba Container Terminals in Jordan as a "victory" for the union representing the terminal's dockworkers. "We find the ITF's statements misleading, incorrect and not supported by facts...The strike was premature and illegal, especially when held during... Chiquita, Fyffes outline cost savings from proposed merger Chiquita International and Irish banana seller Fyffes are busy wooing shareholders, saying the synergies of a combined company would result in $60 million in annual savings, much of it from lower transportation and fuel bills. Shareholders won't vote on the merger (or address a competing bid for Chiquita) until the... German shipping banks may fail ECB stress tests The world's largest ship financiers, mostly German, could see their vessel assets, dominated by container ships, written down by up to 20 percent in the European Central Bank's impending review of Eurozone banks' resiliency. The ECB on Oct. 26 will publish the results of its stress tests, which gauge the capacity... Antwerp box traffic up 5 percent, on track for record year Antwerp's container traffic grew 5 percent year-over-year in the first three quarters of 2014, putting the Belgian port on track for a record total throughput in 2014. The Port of Antwerp has grown year-over-year for the past four quarters. Full-size image Europe's third-largest container hub handled 6.73 million 20-foot equivalent units in the... MSC to continue Boston-Philadelphia services outside 2M Mediterranean Shipping Co. will continue to operate a direct service between North Europe and Boston and Philadelphia alongside its forthcoming 2M Alliance with Maersk Line. The decision was aided by a Pennsylvania cargo-incentive program that provides $1 million annually for five years to pay carriers $25 per container for each lift... US footwear importers look to slash tariffs Footwear importers last year paid $2.5 billion in duties, which are meant at least in part to protect domestic producers from low-cost imports, but in reality footwear accounts for a tiny percentage of U.S. jobs. Therefore the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America, the industry trade association, is urging passage of...

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
Earnings season underway Forecasters are bracing for a bloody earnings season in response to revelations about Bocimar's lacklustre performance in the third quarter. Bocimar bins more orders A Belgian bulker operator has abandoned six more newbuildings that are under construction at Weihai Samjin Shipyard in China. IOPC Funds rebuff for Gard The Gard protection and indemnity club has been dealt a further major blow in the battle that has developed over the Nissos Amorgos tanker spill 17 years ago. MLP acquires Phoenix A US terminal operator has been linked to the acquisition of a Jones Act product tanker that captivated the sale-and-purchase market this week in the wake of speculation it commanded nearly $160m. Royal Caribbean profit up Royal Caribbean Cruises delivered mixed news for the market as it reported a sharp improvement in third quarter profit. Wartsila's cruise hope Finnish ship power group Wartsila is in pole position to land any engine orders arising from Carnival's new Chinese cruiseship venture. Samudera back in black Singapore-listed Samudera Shipping has returned to profit for the third quarter with lower costs out-pacing a third consecutive revenue decline. Products peak An 18-month high in the products tanker market has opened the door for investors to pick up shares in the sector's largest owners, analysts say. ViaMar: no Valemax fear A lifting of China's ban on the entry of Valemax vessels will have only a minimal impact on dry cargo rates, Norwegian researchers ViaMar say. EMAS makes less Recently-merged EMAS Offshore has seen its profit slip in the three-month period ended 31 August despite an increase in revenue. NewLead fixes newcomer Greece's NewLead Holdings says it has fixed a newly acquired eco-handysize on a short-term deal above market rates. Teichert staying on German ship finance house Lloyd Fonds is keeping its CEO Torsten Teichert for another three years. Deep Sea extends deals Norway's Deep Sea Supply has stretched two existing offshore vessel charters for up to four years with Brazil's Petrobras. Crede selling FREE stock Crede Capital Group (CCG) has filed to sell a slice of Greek bulker owner FreeSeas' stock worth up to $2.975m. AIS not enough A UK accident report has found that a German multipurpose was in collision with a barge off Dover because its watch officer was relying on AIS data, not radar. Siem Offshore stronger Siem Offshore has posted a slight increase in its third quarter earnings on higher operating revenue. Drifting ship towed A Dutch cargoship has been safely brought into port after losing power off Scotland. TIL to buy back Tanker Investments Ltd has today issued a profit warning and laid out plans for a share buyback. Daydreaming captain A captain of a ferry that ran aground two years ago was found to be "lost in his thoughts", a US Coast Guard (USCG) report said. Harim eyes Pan Ocean Korean chicken processing group Harim is ready to bid for restructured shipowner Pan Ocean. Wartsila earnings slip Finnish ship power group Wartsila has posted lower nine-month earnings despite stable revenue. Hyundai Heavy faces strike Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) is facing its first strike in 20 years after unionised workers voted to walk out. Zhao takes full control Titan Petrochemicals Group has seen its chief executive step down after less than seven months in the role. Noble fixes Nordic newbuild Nordic Maritime has secured a five year time charter for its new DP2 IMR subsea vessel in a deal worth $70m. Seroja bulker arrested Seroja Investments has seen a jointly-owned panama bulker arrested by a company thought to represent a Greek shipowner. Global steel output stalls Levels of steel production in China remained unchanged from a year ago in September, as global growth ground to halt. KSS in Itochu tie-up South Korea's KSS Shipping has agreed a seven year deal with Japan's Itochu Corp for the shipment of LPG.

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
L.A. port commission postpones vote on YTI expansion COMMENTARY: Payment a two-way street Construction begins on new Crowley conro ships Changes made to Asia New Zealand Express Long Beach port fills management positions Dry-bulk shipments grow 23% at Redwood City port Etihad, Avianca partner on Bogotá-Europe service AirBridgeCargo experiences tonnage increase United sees record profit in Q3 CEVA makes U.K. investment FAA fines companies for hazmat violations FIATA donates to Ebola relief Ports of L.A., Long Beach see more ships at anchor

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OCTOBER 23, 2014
Construction of Crowley's LNG-fuelled ConRo ships begins Vessels will be used on Puerto Rico trade route. Fuel-saving technology provider named in clean tech list Eniram technology helped clients save $35 million in fuel costs in 2013, firm says. IBIA welcomes compromise on bunker quality checks 'The measures will improve the situation," says chief executive. Fuel oil stocks down November arbitrage volumes expected to climb. Fall in bunkering operations curtails port's income Loss of revenue linked to fewer bunkering calls at UK port. New appointment at Glander Maurice Lara takes up post as a bunker and lubricant broker and trader. Wartsila: Profit slips But revenue holds steady. Low prices fail to stimulate demand Players in Chinese ports say ship operators have 'no intention' of stocking up. Ferry operator expands service inside ECA waters 'We are moving fast to capture the growth potential in the North Sea.' Greek minister and LNG shipowners meet LNG as marine fuel was discussed. OW Bunker posts quarterly loss Quarterly results 'disappointing', says CEO. Russian refiner increases bunker production Output of bunker material in Q3 increased by 120%, says Bashneft. Less efficient vessels 'capitalise' on falling fuel prices 'Fuel efficiency benefits shrink as bunker prices drop.' Titan Petrochemicals changes chief executive Current chairman of the board to take over. Crude slips as US inventories rise Crude inventories increased to 377.7 million barrels last week.

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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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