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August 28, 2014

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Maersk raises Asia-north Europe rate US$400/TEU from September 1 Barring single item, Cosco Pacific profit increases 2.1pc as sales rise 11.4pc Great distraction ends - lockout over, ILWU grain handlers ratify contract Ships calling in Ebola-hit areas turned away from disease-free ports Box carriers make final adjustments to trade routes in latter peak season Jacksonville's Sea Star Line orders 140 reefer containers in fleet build-up Portland takes reefer jobs from ILWU, to give them to rival IBEW Ukraine cargo volume falls 6.45pc after eastern region cargo flow cut off Kalmar's latest Gloria reachstackers make Asia-Pacific debut in Shanghai Cathay Pacific Services Limited wins IATA ground safety audit certification UPS, union ousted from crash probe for statements ahead of findings Beijing airport leads US$3.3 billion fund to boost China aviation sector

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AUGUST 27, 2014
APEC to tackle supply chain threats together Kalmar Gloria reach stackers enter Asia-Pacific LNG shipping faces near term pain, but better longer term outlook NYK Group boosts shuttle tanker fleet Snowman Logistics' IPO closes today T. S. Lines vessel makes maiden JN Port call as part of CIX2 service ZIM improves MAF service to West Africa Shipping Watch, Carrier Alliances, Schedules & Supply Chain Impact Terminal Investment Ltd acquires 50 pc interest in ITL IBA wary of NHAI's plan to set up ARC New policy for MSME soon: Govt States asked to appoint export commissioners

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New crude oil terminal in North Dakota Saudi Arabia renewing Dammam-Riyadh freight line Eric Boelzner joins Jet Aviation St Louis Turkish Cargo adds Hyderabad to network Germany: increase in road and rail traffic H&S CL boosts Belgian business with new sales manager CSAV gets the necessary funding DB claiming damages from air cargo cartel in USA Unsworth Global Logistics celebrates 40 years CBS continues cautiously in 2014 Roads revolution sees extra 900 miles of capacity Hämmerling Group celebrates 35th anniversary Royal Jordanian takes delivery of first B787

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AUGUST 27, 2014
Textron awarded $21.9 million LCAC contract mod WR launches new on-stack scrubber emissions monitor USCG vessel fires on Iranian dhow Rolls-Royce to supply cranes for nine Brazilian built PSVs Consortium eyes up to five jack-up newbuilds DNV GL launches sea spray icing project

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AUGUST 27, 2014
Sides Ok tentative health benefits deal in ILWU, PMA contract negotiations ZIM boosting service covering Med/West Africa Trucking groups pen letter to DOT calling for removal of safety scores Longshore workers ratify new pact with grain companies Crowley presents scholarships to pair of Webb Institute students

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AUGUST 27, 2014
BW LPG boosts earnings on robust markets Group retains strong focus on Atlantic gas trades Lloyd's List Middle East/Indian subcontinent awards - the shortlist Regional shipping has been getting on with business BW LPG boosts earnings on robust markets Group retains strong focus on Atlantic gas trades Net profit of CSICL down 20% in January-June Flagship unit of China Shipbuilding Industry Corp says results better than expected SIPG records double-digit growth in first-half profit Shanghai port's main operator sees accelerating growth in box volume From Asia-Pacific to Preston - Hext pursues his passion for education Hong Kong shipping boss heads to the Lancashire Dales to take up a university post Aronnax: busting ballast The initial results of Lloyd's List's survey show real fear of technology CMES post strong first-half results on higher rates and scrapping efforts Shanghai-listed carrier cuts operating expenses by 32% after reducing old tonnage Rotterdam cargo flows returning to normal Vessel waiting times improve significantly after weeks of congestion Divex wins Keppel Singmarine contract Diving system bound for BP Caspian project Kogas reveals details of LNG newbuilding requirements South Korean shipping lines that choose compatriot yards thought likely to win out Commerzbank sells nine boxships to KKR and Borealis Portfolio includes Offen, Thomas Schulte and NSB vessels, say market sources StealthGas takes up options for two LPG carriers Expanding Greek owner confirms two Hyundai Mipo-built 22,000 cu m vessels Onassis firm buys two d'Amato aframaxes Greek owner continues to invest in modern secondhand tankers James Fisher reports a 10% hike in pre-tax profits Business gains and Foreland sell-off boost UK marine engineering services group Poor markets dent Golden Ocean profits but do not dim its optimism Fredriksen-controlled firm says it has the resources to wait for freight rates to climb ILWU and PMA reach a tentative healthcare deal But US west coast workers and managers have some way to go to agree a new contract

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AUGUST 27, 2014
Salalah container productivity up 26% The Omani Port of Salalah is now ranked 15th best globally, and third in Europe, Middle East and Africa, having achieved an average 91 gross moves per hour (gmph) in 2013, 26% better than its 2012 average of 71gmph. The rankings were announced by independent research firm Journal of Commerce (JOC) DP World takes over Trilogiport at Liège DP World has acquired all shares owned by Euroports in Trilogiport, the planned container terminal at Liège, Belgium, and now takes full responsibility for its development. Trilogiport is a focal point in the Walloon government's Marshall Plan that aims to develop Liège as a logistics hub. It will SCI cancels last AHTS order Indian shipowner SCI has cancelled its final AHTS newbuilding at compatriot shipyard ABG following excessive delivery delays. "The new shipbuilding order with ABG was cancelled last week due to abnormal delay in delivering the vessel as per contractual timeline," a spokesman for SCI said. With this, US dockers untying healthcare gridlock US west coast dockworkers and their employers have reached a tentative agreement on healthcare benefits in what has been considered one of the most significant hurdles to forging a new labour contact. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), which represents nearly 20,000 dockworkers Voith wins record contract from Transnet Transnet National Ports Authority has ordered nine new Voith water tractors (VWTs or tugs) in both South Africa's largest local shipbuilding contract and also the largest order in Voith Marine Technology's history. To be built during the next 42 months by South African Shipyards in Durban, eight of Golar reports floating liquefaction progress NASDAQ-listed Golar LNG has swung to a loss but has reported progress on its floating liquefaction (FLNG) venture. Golar recorded a net loss of $24.2M for 2Q14 versus net income of $59M in 2Q13. Excluding non-cash items, the company posted an adjusted net loss of $10.6M in the most recent period Two more ship management firms in Shanghai FTZ Two more wholly foreign-owned ship management companies have registered in the free trade zone in Shanghai, China, prompting the development of clusters of international shipping companies in Shanghai's Pudong New Area. The Seawork Management (Shanghai) and Maersk Ship Management Consulting had Seadrill opens door for acquisitions Seadrill, the listed London-based drill ship and rig operator in John Fredriksen's business empire, sees the current weak market as an opportunity for acquisitions. "The current weakening of the market caused by the oil companies' cash-flow situation may create interesting opportunities to acquire Ship banned from Australian ports The Australian Maritime Safety Authority has today placed a three-month ban on Vega Auriga (IMO 9347786). The Liberian-flagged, 9981gt container vessel now on its way to Auckland, New Zealand from Brisbane, Australia is prohibited from entering any Australian port for three months. The Australian Danish bank reports profit rise on impairment reversals Danish Ship Finance, the Copenhagen-based shipping bank, has posted a strong rise in 1H14 net profit on large impairment charge reversals. Group total income rose slightly, to DKK475M ($82M) in 1H14 from DKK459M a year earlier, but net profit rose to DKK882M from DKK112M. The bank booked reversals Golden Ocean's falling profits warn about 3Q14 loss Golden Ocean Group has reported a fall in net profit for both 2Q14 and 1H14 and is warning of a small net loss for the current quarter. The listed dry-bulk carrier owner, part of John Fredriksen's business empire, reported a 2Q14 net profit of just $1.0M compared with $43.5M a year earlier. Revenues Zim unloads in US despite protests Pro-Palestinian activists have been unsuccessful so far at preventing Zim-operated box ships from operating at US west Coast ports, port officials have confirmed. The Haifa, Israel-based container line has become a target for protestors seeking to link them to the fighting between Israel and KOGAS seeks six LNG carriers for 20 years Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), the world's biggest LNG importer, has officially issued a tender for only South Korean shipping companies to timecharter six LNG carriers for 20 years. Through an official announcement, KOGAS said that the LNG carriers will deliver shale gas from the Sabine Pass LNG SBI Offshore mulls five-rig order Singapore-based offshore equipment provider SBI Offshore said today it is in discussions with a Middle East-Chinese consortium to build up to five jack-up drilling rigs. The consortium is the same one that recently awarded an SBI subsidiary a $24M contract to provide design and engineering services Cook Islands-flagged ships have most PSC detentions Japanese classification society ClassNK's annual report on Port State Control (PSC) has found that Cook Islands-flagged vessels in its register had the highest number of PSC detentions last year. Among the ships classed by ClassNK, Cook Islands-flagged ships had a detention ratio of 28.6% in 2013, COSL's net profit up 39.1% in 1H14 Shanghai-listed China Oilfield Services (COSL) announced yesterday that it recorded a net profit of CNY4.42Bn ($719M) for the first half of 2014, making an increase of 39.1% year on year. The company posted revenue of CNY16.3Bn during the reporting period, up by 28.1% than 1H13, and its earnings per Taiwan inks MoU on maritime audit Taiwan's Maritime and Port Bureau inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a Canadian company COMART on Monday for voluntary auditing. IMO auditors will be invited to Taiwan this October to implement a relevant audit, according to the MoU; the final report of the voluntary audit is expected to Samsung C&T to expand Singapore LNG terminal Samsung C&T Corporation, South Korea's second biggest construction firm, has been chosen to expand the Singapore LNG terminal. The terminal officially opened in February and the expansion will mark the third phase of its development, taking its capacity from the current 6M tonnes per annum (Mtpa) to Indian Oil Corporation seeks VLCC State-run Indian refiner Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) is seeking to hire a VLCC for two years, brokers told IHS Maritime. "IOC would like a VLCC to be delivered in the Arabian Gulf-West Africa range from November or December, on a timecharter basis," a Singapore-based broker told IHS Maritime. The Eastern Pacific orders two more LPG carriers Singapore-based Eastern Pacific has exercised options for two mid-sized LPG carriers at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. The two 38,000m³ vessels are scheduled for delivery by 31 July 2017, said HMD in a Korea Exchange filing today. Eastern Pacific originally ordered two similar ships in March, for delivery

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AUGUST 27, 2014
Hurricane Marie closes two Long Beach terminals Large waves powered by Hurricane Marie tossed rocks onto the roadway at the Port of Long Beach.Two cargo terminals at the Port of Long Beach today suspended vessel operations due to 10- to 15-foot high wave surges powered by Pacific Hurricane (now Tropical Stom) Marie that are endangering longshore workers. It... Baltic Reefers acquires NYK's reefer division Baltic Reefers will acquire NYKCool from NYK Reefers, the refrigerated shipping segment of Japanese shipping giant NYK Line on Sept. 1. NYKCool, a dedicated reefer carrier that moves perishable goods, will be rebranded under the revived name Cool Carriers, although it will continue to handle the commercial operation of its entire fleet.... Canadian trade on track for healthy growth Canadian export growth is slated to rise to 4.7 percent this year and 7.7 percent in 2015, as global and particularly U.S. demand builds, non-energy shipments rise, and the Canadian dollar weakens, according to the Royal Bank of Canada. That predicted increase in exports comes after outbound shipment growth of just... Truckload carriers compete for drivers as US freight demand heats up Schneider National is looking for more than just a few good drivers. The largest privately owned U.S. truckload carrier wants to hire 100 drivers in the region around Birmingham, Alabama, to bolster its fast-growing dedicated trucking business and other operations in the South. Like many of its truckload competitors, the $3.6... Arctic shipping presents insurance challenges While the melting polar ice cap presents opportunities for carriers to take cheaper and faster cross-Arctic shortcuts between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the chilly routes represent a dilemma for the marine insurance industry. Warming oceans have been shrinking Arctic ice at the rate of 13 percent per decade, creating wider passages... Legislation gives Port of Hueneme chance to modernize Officials at the Port of Hueneme hope that a new funding bill will help them become more competitive in years to come. California Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law AB 2395, legislation that increases the harbor district's borrowing authority by $9 million. The port hopes that increased borrowing power will help... Pay top issue for US truck drivers, survey says A survey of 2,000 truck drivers by National Retail Systems showed that 79 percent listed pay as their top reason for deciding where to work. NRS said the survey highlights a quandary for motor carriers. "Market conditions will not allow transportation companies to increase pay beyond a certain level," said Joe... Port of Seattle chooses new CEO Ted J. FickThe Port of Seattle Commission has selected manufacturing and transportation veteran Ted J. Fick as its next CEO. Fick will take the helm on Sept. 29, the day before current CEO Tay Yoshitani is scheduled to retire. Commissioners, who must vote on Fick's appointment in public session, will vote... Next Up: Consolidation What does it mean if the largest container line in the world is making money while most of its peers are less profitable or struggling? Where will it lead? A gradually emerging theme during the past two years is that Maersk Line is achieving profitability while many of its smaller competitors... HSBC and the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey sign agreemnt to support commercial ties between UK and Turkey A new British Business Centre in Istanbul has been established by the British Chamber of Commerce in Turkey and HSBC Turkey to provide practical business support services to businesses working in both Turkey and the UK. A strategic partnership agreement has been signed between HSBC and the British Chamber of Commerce... TruStar Energy Celebrates High Plains Bioenergy CNG Public Fueling Station Grand Opening GUYMON, Okla., Aug. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- TruStar Energy, a leading developer of compressed natural gas [CNG] fueling infrastructure throughout the US, is excited to celebrate the grand opening of High Plains Bioenergy's fast-fill CNG station which is located across the road from their Guymon, Oklahoma processing facility. "High Plains Bioenergy, a... Young Entrepreneurs from New Zealand Come Out On Top at the FedEx Express/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge Asia Pacific Finals HONG KONG, August 21, 2014 - Team NZ from New Zealand has emerged winners at the annual FedEx Express/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC) Asia Pacific Finals in Hong Kong. Shannon Metcalfe from Avondale College and Isabelle Stangl from Long Bay College in New Zealand beat 52 other students andimpressed... Info-X Software Tecnology introduces $5 million headquarter expansion TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS PROVIDER CAPITALIZES ON OUTSOURCING TREND GURGAON, INDIA (August 20, 2014) -- Info-X Software Technology, provider of software solutions and back-office support to US-based transportation companies, introduces its newly renovated and expanded $5 million headquarter facility situated in Gurgaon, the high-tech capital of India. The facility expansion accommodates the growing number of... US grain exporters welcome ILWU contract but rail delay concerns persist U.S. grain shippers are welcoming the International Longshore and Warehouse Union's collective bargaining agreement with Pacific Northwest grain handlers, but they are still concerned about poor rail serve that is hampering their ability to get exports to Asia. The ratification of a new four-year agreement between the ILWU and three large... US labor agency cracks down on trucking violators of 'whistleblower' laws A U.S. agency is imposing big penalties on companies that allegedly fired truck drivers for raising safety complaints, and it's not the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. In two separate cases, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recently ordered trucking operators to pay more than $1 million in total restitution to... Drewry: Rates steady heading toward planned Sept. 1 hikes Drewry's Hong Kong-Los Angeles container freight rate benchmark was unchanged for the second week in a row at $2,075 per FEU. Full-size chart Spot rates in the trans-Pacific trade are holding steady as peak-season volumes continue to keep capacity tight on trips to the U.S. East and West Coasts. Drewry's benchmark rate from...

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AUGUST 27, 2014
DHT meets analyst bets DHT Holdings saw its adjusted loss rise in the second quarter as its fleet grew but the result came in just as analysts predicted. US seizes $32m in drugs The US Coast Guard has interdicted cocaine estimated to have a wholesale value of $32.4m during a boarding of a general cargoship. VLCCs head downward Rates for VLCC spot fixtures are heading downward after spending last week at multi-month highs. "Yes" causes anxiety Shipping has expressed its apprehension that a Scottish vote for independence could have a negative effect on the country's shipping and offshore maritime sector, a survey said. Piraeus profit stable Piraeus Port has seen its first half profit hold firm. BW LPG's ethane hopes BW LPG has drawn a double positive from the excitement surrounding the emerging market for very large ethane carriers (VLECs). Borealis takes nine Commerzbank has completed the sale of nine container vessels to Borealis Maritime. Marginal profit for Awilco A slow market trends have resulted in Awilco LNG (ALNG) posting a marginal profit in the second quarter of 2014. VLECs designs evolve Designers of large gas carriers specifically engineered for the long haul ethane trades will need to give particular consideration to the ships' containment and propulsion systems to maximise their trading efficiency, a new report says. Seadrill in orders freeze John Fredriksen's Seadrill has called a halt to newbuilding orders as it waits to see which way the market will turn. NSR opens earlier Northern Sea Route (NSR) has opened two weeks earlier than last year and is now ready for commercial shipping traffic, Tokyo-based Global Ice Centre (GIC) said. Strong half for Fisher UK shipping group James Fisher posted an improved profit in the first half of 2014 thanks to new business both at home and overseas. Aurora in positive start Aurora LPG has reported a profit of just over $6m according to preliminary figures for its first operational period. Bumper payout for BW LPG BW LPG has paid out over $100m in dividend after a remarkable VLGC market helped jack up its bottom line. Nordic trims losses Nordic Shipholding has reported an interim pre-tax loss of $3.4m in figures released first thing Wednesday morning. Weak rates dent GOGL Golden Ocean has just managed to post a positive result for the second quarter of 2014 in the face of the weak freight rate environment. China Cosco seals funds China Cosco Group has secured a huge new credit facility courtesy of China Merchants Bank, it emerged Tuesday. Statoil fixes MPOV Nordic Maritime has secured a charter of up to 45 days from Statoil for a multi-purpose offshore vessel. Ardmore files shelf Ardmore Shipping Corporation is looking to raise fresh funds according to a financial disclosure to US regulatory authorities.

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AUGUST 27, 2014
Salary paramount, but truck drivers attracted to local trucking jobs With millions of truck-driver job ads flooding the market, the survey found that 79 percent of the drivers polled agreed that salary was most important when choosing a job. Home time was ranked as the second highest. Drewry: Air freight prices inch up in July Company warns drivers of high Labor Day weekend theft rate FreightWatch International put out a call to action for logistics firms to "ensure security protocols are up-to-date and in line with industry best practices for both in-transit and warehouse operations - both will be heavily targeted." ZIM upgrades Med-West Africa service IATA chief worried about Vietnam airport privatization West Coast Longshoremen ratify contract, make progress on second The ILWU and the PMA, which represents employers, said Tuesday that they had reached a tentative agreement on terms for health benefits, subject to agreement on other issues, as they continue negotiations on a new labor contract. CEVA expands in San Diego Hackers hit UPS Store NEWS FLASH: ILWU, PMA reach deal on health benefits The International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, which represents employers, said Tuesday that they had reached a tentative agreement on terms for health benefits. Executive moves

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AUGUST 27, 2014
Crude rises as US stockpiles drop Domestic supplies fell by 2.07 million barrels to 360.5 million last week. Firm launches more compact emissions monitoring system Pared-down version specifically designed for scrubber applications. Mixed price outlook across Europe Some suppliers fully booked in Rotterdam. IFO prices show gains in Fujairah Markets firm in South Africa. CEPSA launches ECA-ready product New fuel to be on market by December. Gazpromneft Marine Bunker mulls tanker buys Black Sea and northern regions earmarked by company. Gazpromneft has new fuel in mind for ECA market Chief executive says distillate-based fuel in development. Asian bunker market sending mixed signals Stable supplies seen across key regional hubs. Finnish group sinks to H1 losses Weak sales outweigh bunker savings. Norwegian group launches new ship design feature Design claims to add to bunker savings. Lithuanian company studying LNG demand outlook New facility to start LNG bunkering services from January 1. MXO: Futher plans for expansion at Sohar Plans to be executed in 'near future', says firm. Finnlines upbeat on ECA-related investment Profit should rise next year, says CFO. San Francisco MGO prices up Good avails reported at the US West Coast port.

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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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