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November 28, 2014

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US west coast congestion to worsen over Thanksgiving holiday weekend Fourteen ships at anchor at LA-Long Beach, 2 boxships less than day before EU to force ships to post CO2 emissions to save world from global warming Bunker surcharge from Japan, Korea, Greater China to Oz revised Insurers in a quandary over cover for payment of pirate ransoms 12 out of 15 of major ocean carriers see good results in third quarter LA Basin Pool adds 2,300 chassis, boosting San Pedro Bay equipment supply Finland, Korea celebrate 50th order for fuel saving technology DHL invests US$140 million on warehousing and transport in China Pentagon's container mismanagement results in US$823 million in fines Gas fuel code for ships may be adopted by IMO states next year Singapore's Changi Airport cargo up 2pc in October to 159,700 tonnes Gangster who got away with Kuala Lumpur air cargo gold heist shot dead Air France Cargo to signs container repair deal with CHEP software

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014
CMA CGM to improve ASEA service between Asia & East Africa with the launching of ASEA Kenya & ASEA Tanzania Dutch yards may need to rethink contractual structures ICS addresses OECD shipbuilding Working Party Orders for new containerships cross 1-m TEU mark: Alphaliner Sino International Freight Forwarders Conference continues to gain momentum Utilisation improves in Q3 on key box trade lanes Agri exporters need to register with US FDA by Dec. 31 GDP may grow at 6.3 pc in 2015, estimates Morgan Stanley Govt sets fiscal export target at $ 340 bn India's steel output at 81.69 mt Pak plays spoilsport at SAARC meet Petronet LNG may use 'cold energy' to set up power plants PM proposes facility for funding SAARC infra projects

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More checks on foreign HGVs in Norway Bullet train for the Lone Star State Seaintel: Asia-North Europe capacity outlook 2015 Union Pacific upgrading Colorado's transport infrastructure Ictsi expanding yard capacity in Manila Waco welcomes new Mexico member Turkey to make major investment in rail infrastructure Former minister and labour advocate to head Biek USA and Mexico open skies for cargo Frisher leaves cool north for California sun CMP set to fire starting shot for new box shuttle Europa Worldwide ploughs cash into Newcastle InterRail sets up longest ever land bridge Qatar Airways receives fourth A330F

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014
Paying piracy ransoms 'still legal' A new Counter Terrorism and Security Bill, which was presented to the UK parliament on Wednesday, will not change current rules on piracy ransom payments, insurance industry experts and maritime lawyers believe. The bill is a response to heightened concerns over radicalisation and threats from Nord LB shipping losses rise again Germany's second-largest shipping lender Nord LB has suffered another rise in shipping-related losses. The Hanover-based state bank's nine-month report today showed an increase in losses of its shipping and aviation segment of 24% to €182M ($227M). The deficit would have even been Finland to renew its icebreaker fleet for €1bn A government report published today outlines state-owned Arctia Shipping's future for the next fifteen years. Arctia Shipping's main responsibility is to keep Finland's seaways open year-round. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Policy lists a number of strategic points, first of which is that the Shipowners to take on risk assessment role Members of the UK P&I Club are to be invited to participate in the first of its kind initiative in which masters and their crews will be asked to undertake risk assessments of their vessels. The club has announced it is to trial the self-assessment scheme for its entered ships putting the onus on World's first LNG-ready container ship named in Ulsan The world's first LNG-ready ultra-large container ship has been named MV Sajir in Korea by the United Arab Shipping Company (UASC) today. The 15,000teu Sajir will be operated on routes from Asia to Northern Europe after delivery later in 2015. LNG-ready means the vessel has been built with double APMT starts landside operations at Maasvlakte II APM Terminals has begun landside operations at its new Maasvlakte II automated container terminal at the port of Rotterdam. The terminal is not due to receive its first ship call until the second half of December but APMT told IHS Maritime that, in the meantime, the new terminal was being used to Fincantieri 'no comment' on STX France takeover Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has declined to confirm or deny reports that it is looking to take a majority stake in leading French shipbuilder STX France. Italy's Il Sole 24 Ore newspaper reported that Fincantieri was in talks with STX Europe with a view to buying the 66.6% holding of Korea's Singapore LNG Corp secures huge loan Singapore LNG Corporation (SLNG) has secured a SGD1.11Bn ($853.72M) term loan facility with five banks. The loan will help it refinance some of the Singapore government loans extended to it for the building of the initial phases of the Singapore LNG Terminal on Jurong Island. SLNG was involved in EU approves scheme to monitor ship emissions EU member states, the European Commission, and the European Parliament have reached agreement on the introduction of an EU monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) scheme for CO2 emissions from ships in 2018. The regulation introducing the scheme now has to go through a round of formal Copenhagen Malmo Port introduces barge services between cities Copenhagen Malmo Port (CMP), the Danish-Swedish port company, says it will introduce a barge service to link its facilities on either of the Sound. "Daily barge traffic between the cities will simplify transportation of containers and other freight. The shortcut over the strait will be flexible and Platou shareholders agree Clarksons takeover Shareholders that control 92.6% of the equity in RS Platou, the Norwegian shipbroker and investment bank, have approved takeover of the company by Clarksons, the London based maritime services group, Clarksons said in a statement. Approval by shareholders of both companies is a precondition for the Icon Offshore reports 14.5% drop in profits Malaysia's Icon Offshore reported a 14.5% year-on-year fall in profit to MYR18.9M ($5.64M) for 3Q ended 30 September 2014, from MYR22.1M. Revenue decreased by MYR6.5M or 2.6% from MYR248.3M for the quarter ended 30 September 2013 to MYR241.8M. The drop was primarily due to lower charter revenue Zanzibar severs ties with Philtex agency The government of Zanzibar terminated its agency agreement with Philtex (Belize) Ltd, which is based in Dubai, effective from 13 October, 2014. Philtex had an exclusive ten year contract to manage the Tanzania Zanzibar International Register of Shipping (TZIRS). In a notice issued by Dr Malik Akil Tandara Spirit sails for Singapore Facing legal action, the crew sit-in on board the Tandara Spirit tanker in Port Phillip Bay, Australia has ended after three weeks with the ship yesterday sailing for Singapore. The ship, employing all Australian seafarers on the coastal tanker trade will be replaced with foreign-crewed tankers and ISP launches new range of lifejackets International Safety Products (ISP) has just launched a range of lifejackets, for use across the marine sector. Each lifejacket is equipped with a fully integrated AIS Man OverBoard signal device, supplied by Ocean Signal, demonstrating the new concept behind the design. The longstanding TTA posts highest profit in five years Thai shipping and energy group Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) today reported a net profit of THB1.015Bn ($30.9M) for its 2014 fiscal year that ended on 30 September 2014. Chalermchai Mahagitsiri, president and CEO of TTA touted the company's FY14 performance as the "best" in five years, thanks to Maybulk posts losses for 3Q14 Malaysian Bulk Carriers (Maybulk) reported a loss of MYR2.89M ($0.86M) for 3Q14, reversing a profit of MYR8.1M in the corresponding period last year. Revenue dipped slightly to MYR62.9M in 3Q14 from MYR62.8M in 3Q13. The loss was attributed to lacklustre earnings across the company's business HHI workers stage walkout Hyundai HI (HHI), the world's biggest shipbuilder, has announced through a Korea Exchange filling that the company's labour union have gone on strike at its shipyard in Ulsan. Approximately 2,700 workers at the Ulsan shipyard, aside from the shipbuilder's special & naval shipping division's China's coal imports drop 6.6% China's coal imports totalled 223.2M tonnes in the first three quarters of 2014, declining 6.6% year on year, and are expected to decline by 13% for the full year, according to IHS Energy. National raw coal production totalled 2,850M tonnes in the first three quarters of 2014, 1.3% lower than in SYSC 1QFY15 profit plunges Malaysia-listed Shin Yang Shipping Corporation (SYSC) posted lower net profit for 1QFY15, which ended on 30 September 2014. Its earnings plunged to MYR106,000 ($31,600) from MYR6.42M in 1QFY14. Revenue dropped 13.7% year on year to MYR255M in 1Q15 from MYR296.6M in 1Q14, while the profit before Malaysian company ventures to UAE Malaysia-listed Freight Management Holdings is making a move into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through a joint venture between its wholly owned subsidiary FM Global Logistics Ventures and China-incorporated Amass Freight International. The joint-venture company will be known as Amass Freight

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014
Apple shape tanks give new MHI LNG ship more capacity Myklebusthaug MPSV will be first UT design built in Turkey Maersk AHTS newbuilds feature Wärtsilä solutions Newly named 15,000-TEU containership "LNG ready" Higgins takes reins as CEO at Nichols Brothers World's largest LNG-powered PSV delivered

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014
UASC hedges bets on LNG-fuelled giant boxships Carrier makes its orderbook LNG-ready, but not from the beginning Shippers slam US west coast delays as Thanksgiving brings a brief respite Retailers brace for Black Friday shopping rush and pre-Christmas sales as supply-chain gridlock worsens Industrial action hits Hyundai Heavy Industries' production Workers stage another partial strike as wage talks grind to a halt Ocean Three aims for mid-January launch Start-up slightly delayed as CMA CGM withdraws from existing alliances Owners give thanks as product tanker earnings soar to six-year high Arbitrage window and a rush to fix ships before Thanksgiving drive up demand for tankers hauling gasoline from Europe to the US Maersk and CMA CGM in second congestion charge U-turn Update: Evergreen and OOCL among lines that also suspend levies to cover the cost of US west coast port delays days after reinstating them UK P&I to launch self-assessment trial Crews asked to score safety measures Clarksons raises $50m from share placing London-listed broker edges closer to taking over rival broker RS Platou ICTSI expands Manila yard capacity to ease congestion Port operator opens empty storage depot to alleviate Philippines bottlenecks Platou shareholders agree Clarksons acquisition The $440m broker consolidation deal is moving forward Fall in iron ore prices triggers capesize debate Cheaper ore and lower Chinese port stocks are unlikely to be the panacea for a struggling dry bulk sector during 2015 UASC newbuildings upgraded to 15,000 teu New lashing bridge adds another 1,000 teu nominal capacity to the line's latest arrival, Sajir Diana Containerships signs longer deals for two panamaxes Sharply reduced rate accepted for periods exceeding one year Opec seeks a production cut - with a little help from its friends Can Mexico and Russia slash excess oil supply and help members to make a deal that sticks?

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014
Fewer container ships at anchor at LA-LB versus earlier in the week Seven container ships, two more than the previous day but fewer than earlier in the week, were at anchor on Thursday morning awaiting berths at the congested ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, according to the Marine Exchange of Southern California. The container ships at anchor at 7:00 AM on... Rotterdam to triple tariff discounts for transshipped containers The port of Rotterdam will triple the discount on tariffs for deep-sea containers that are transshipped to other ports in Europe over the next three years in a move likely to trigger a response from its main rival Hamburg. The current discount of €1.65 [US $2] on the 8 euros tariff... Asia airlines sustain solid growth through October Andrew Herdman, director general of the AAPA, addresses airline executives in Tokyo.HONG KONG - The international air freight demand of Asia-Pacific airlines, measured in freight ton kilometres (FTK), grew by a firm 6.4 percent in October, on the back of buoyant demand for electronic goods from manufacturing hubs in North... Madrid the latest city to join China's growing rail network HONG KONG - A train pulling 82 wagons loaded with containers is somewhere between the Chinese manufacturing hub of Yiwu and the Spanish city of Madrid, 6,200 miles down the track. It will take the block train 21 days to reach the Spanish capital as it inaugurates the world's longest rail... Montreal port gets back to normal after one-day strike Operations at the port of Montreal are returning to normal after a day-long strike by municipal workers opposing the state's pension reform plan interfered with access to the terminals and disrupted operations. A one-day municipal workers strike disrupted cargo operations at the port of Montreal today. Montreal firefighters and other municipal employees... ICTSI expands yard to cope with rising Manila volumes HONG KONG - A yard expansion project by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) in Manila has been completed and will help the port address the growing volumes and congestion that has choked the port since February. Manila International Container Terminal has added yard space to its Berth 7 that will... Declining revenue per TEU puts pressure on liner profitability HONG KONG - The revenue container shipping lines are achieving per TEU has been falling steadily over the past three years as freight rates continue to weaken under the burden of excess capacity. Revenue per TEU has fallen steadily since 2012.According to data from DynaLiner, revenue per TEU in the past... Seattle to invest in terminals and its new partnership with Tacoma The Port of Seattle Commission on Tuesday approved its 2015 budget that calls for $373.8 million in capital expenditures for the seaport and for Sea-Tac International Airport. Seaport investments will include modernization of Terminal 5 to make the facility big-ship ready. Improvements are designed to accommodate vessels with a capacity of... US broker and forwarder group says congestion surcharges are illegal The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America on Wednesday charged that ocean carriers may be violating the U.S. Shipping Act with their congestion surcharges at West Coast ports. The NCBFAA also called upon federal agencies to appoint a mediator in the contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse... Congestion surcharge merry-go-round continues as carriers back off anew For the second time in two weeks, three carriers are reversing their decision to implement port congestion surcharges, though the reason wasn't immediately clear. The U.S. trade group of customs brokers and forwarders charged on Wednesday that the surcharges are illegal. Maersk Line, Yang Ming and CMA CGM backed off of port... Post-peak season, US domestic intermodal rates drift lower A weekly index of intermodal spot pricing showed post-peak season weakness and was weighed down by rate erosion on freight moving out of Chicago, where intermodal prices have been consistently strong this year. However pricing support out of the West Coast pointed to the effects of congestion at the Los... Zim spinoff vote set for Dec. 31 An Israel Corp. shareholder vote on the spinoff of Zim Integrated Shipping Services and several other businesses into a new company, Kenon Holdings Ltd., has been scheduled for a Dec. 31 vote. Earlier this year, longtime parent Israel Corp. reduced its 99 percent stake in Zim to 32 percent, with the...

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014
Big operation in Crete Greek authorities have launched a big rescue operation for a vessel with around 700 immigrants aboard, off Crete. Anek stays in red Anek Lines has posted a fractionally bigger loss for the first nine months of 2014 as revenue declined. Finnlines firing again? Finnlines looks to be firing crew for the second time in the last three months. Baltic dividend rises London's Baltic Exchange is increasing its interim dividend as underlying finances remain strong. Nord/LB cuts loan loss German bank Nord/LB has reduced its loan-loss provisions for the first nine months as profit rose. Landmark strike at HHI Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) workers have staged the first partial strike since 1994 after 52 unsuccessful rounds of negotiations with central management. India readies yard fund India's government is close to setting up a shipbuilding fund worth at least INR 150bn ($2.42bn). Boskalis: no merger Dutch dredging group Boskalis has denied it is looking to merge its tug division with AP Moller-Maersk. Trident adds 14 A few weeks before new emissions regulations are introduced, Trident Alliance - a band of shipowners looking to ensure enforcement - has added 14 companies to its tally. Kurushima wins bulk duo Hong Kong interests are believed to be behind a new order for two bulkers at Japan's Shin Kurushima. Shih Wei slides Shih Wei Navigation has seen earnings eroded in the third quarter as revenue fell. ER modifies eight Germany's ER Schiffahrt is retrofitting eight ultra-large container vessels and has scooped an award from DNV GL as a result. Trustees take OW fleet OW Bunker's tanker fleet has been taken over by a new company formed by the bankrupt Danish fuel group's trustees. Annual joy for TTA Bulker owner Thoresen Thai Agencies (TTA) has reported its best annual performance since 2009 as it returned to the black for the financial year 2014. Smedegaard cashes in DFDS' top two executives have sold shares in the company worth $1.7m. MES lines up bonds Japan's Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding (MES) is planning a sale of five and seven-year bonds. Canal hands over $1bn The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) will pay more than $1bn in tax after a stronger financial year. Clarksons hits target UK shipbroker Clarksons has gained approval for its merger with RS Platou from investors controlling 92.6% of the Norwegian shop's shares. China Earth's illegal deposit China Earth Shipping has been fined AUD 20,000 ($17,170) over the illegal disposal of rubbish off Gladstone, Australia. Australia bans MPP Australian authorities have banned an Indonesian multi-purpose vessel from entering or using any port in Australia for three months. Seadrill down over 20% Seadrill's stock fell over 20% on Wednesday after the John Fredriksen-controlled drilling rig owner suspended its dividend. SLNG seals bank funds Singapore LNG (SLNG) has secured a SGD 1.1bn ($850m) term loan facility as it looks to evolve into a commercial entity. Perdana profit up 70% Perdana Petroleum is set for a strong end to the 2014 financial year after posting a bumper third quarter performance.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014
Newsflash: Congestion charge confusion India seeking private investment to fund port connectivity to rail network U.S. steel imports spike in October Commerce sets countervailing duties for Chinese tire imports Europe looks into Austrian rail money CMA CGM acquiring short sea carrier OPDR Long Beach to store empties for $5 per day Matson announces freight rate increases for Hawaii and Guam Canada Post sees profit, USPS turns in loss Executive moves

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NOVEMBER 27, 2014
Fuel oil stocks at three month low Singapore onshore fuel oil stocks fell 7.4% week-on-week. Lawyer: Senior staff had every opportunity to track Singapore events Lars Moller's lawyer dismisses OW's 'We knew nothing' claim. OPEC leaves output unchanged Crude oil prices tumbling on Thursday. Weather disrupts bunkering at Black Sea port Sources say barges fully booked 'til end of next week. Crude falls in early trading Bunker prices in Singapore hub weaken for third day in a row. Gas-fuelled fleet heads for the high seas Arbitrage opportunities await on transatlantic routes. Ports report strong sales ahead of OW collapse Bunker deliveries in the US twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach grew in September. No ban on open loop scrubbers in Sweden Situation has been complicated by potential conflict between the application of EU directive on clean water and the sulphur directive. Neste Oil to introduce low sulphur bunker fuel Product will be distributed by bunkering vessel in the Helsinki region. Indian oil trader enters Singapore market Company seeks to expand supplies in SEA and to Australia. Bunker monitoring tool makes market debut System could be a lower cost alternative to mass flow meters, says developer. Japanese dual-fuel engine design gets class approval Engine will be used by Japan's first LNG-fuelled tugboat, says ClassNK. Frontline losses widen in Q3 But expects to benefit from stricter ECA rules going forward. EU outlines next steps over proposed MRV scheme The proposed regulation will enter into force on July 1, 2015 once formally adopted.

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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.

PORTS

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

Marseille

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

SHIPPING

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

Stockholm

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

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

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

Palermo

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Gibraltar

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

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

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

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