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BRIEFS

July 30, 2014

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Asia exports fall on weaker demand, China property market a worry Evergreen ups Dublin, Liverpool-Rotterdam services Videotel warns of perils of shipboard smart phones and social media Asia-South America cargo surge as average ship size rises to 6,200 TEU Port of Oakland June container volume rises 4.6pc to 205,692 TEU Singapore's manufacturing output increases 0.4pc in June Dachser opens wholly owned office in Seoul for sea and air freight Manila's ICTSI borrows US$350 million for investments, acquisitions Yusen Logistics uses special deck to double stack cargo in boxes Air France to cut freighter capacity on Paris, Amsterdam routes Chennai airport expected to soon open common user air cargo facility Cargolux Airlines will take delivery of its 10th 747-8 freighter Cathay, Cargolux build on their Columbus Rickenbacker connection

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JULY 29, 2014
Govt announces policy for growth of Indian-controlled tonnage Record nominations for MALA 2014 Shipping Minister reviews functioning of Major Ports GMB highlights investment opportunities at Mumbai roadshow Kamarajar Port organises interactive session on automobile exports Adani's $ 15.5-bn Carmichael coal project gets Australia's nod DMICDC appoints consultants for DMIC projects Govt not to change import duty on sugar, says Sitharaman INR 5 lakh cr. worth investment stuck in projects: PMG

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JULY 29, 2014
U.S. sanctions Putin's shipbuilder and its bank Burger Boat books sightseeing vessel order Port state control to crack down on rest hours $112,500 spill penalty follows accidental sinking Thome grabs environmental award from Port of Long Beach Simrad MX series products add GLONASS compatibility Sinopacific books first domestic OSV orders ABS to class world's first CNG carrier

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JULY 29, 2014
Evergreen Line making changes to service covering Ireland/England Georgia Ports Authority releases cargo totals for fiscal year 2014 Coast Guard Cutter MELON returns from Bering Sea duty Port of Seattle reports June container numbers Diana Shipping Inc. Oks deal for Diana Containerships stock

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JULY 29, 2014
Results round-up A flurry of figures from Diana Shipping, Finnlines, Navios Partners and others Can Yamal's $5bn LNG ships avoid the impact of sanctions? International pressure on Russia makes the project's 16 gas carriers a riskier investment Ardmore Shipping rises to slim second-quarter profit New tankers joining fleet boost product and chemical carrier owner Diana will continue to expand despite second-quarter losses Greek dry bulk firm expects the market to get worse before it gets better Top Ships drops its share offering citing slump in price Pistolis hopes for bounce back after a 20% dip China leads in first-half newbuilding orders But Cansi predicts slowdown in months ahead Navios Partners swoops for two more containerships Insurance settlement boosts second-quarter earnings for Frangou-led partnership Finnlines reports its strongest quarter in eight years Grimaldi's Finland-based shortsea subsidiary says it is ready for the 2015 sulphur rules Negative fleet growth for aframax crude tankers on the horizon Shrinking fleet should spur earnings' spikes Savannah posts record box volumes US east coast port passes 3m teu milestone for first time in its 69-year history Hamburg Süd's CCNI deal valued at $160m CCNI board approve the deal based on the current state of box shipping industry Suezmax holds cargo discharge as Iraq launches case to seize crude Tanker at the centre of Kurdish oil ownership dispute remains at Galveston P3's collapse gives Hong Kong a reprieve, but alliances still reduce port calls World's fourth-largest port loses five boxship visits per week this year under G6 and CKYHE Data Hub: World Fleet Update The boxship fleet capacity increased in June to reach 17.5m teu Höegh LNG Partners launches IPO in New York Master limited partnership raises funds as it seeks long-term charters Closing the gap at Hapag-Lloyd How will new shareholders and a change of management influence the culture and future direction of the German carrier? Indian seafarer feared dead after falling off tanker Australian authority calls off searches for 13-year Wallem veteran Aronnax: Ballast your opinion here How prepared is the industry for the ballast water convention, and how fair will enforcement be? Australia approves $9.4bn Adani coal mine Queensland project could boost dry bulk shipping to India Overt state control of ports expansion fading Governments increasingly look to the market when making development decisions, says Drewry Seaspan sees small gain in revenue amid weak charter market Capital markets move adds to war chest

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JULY 29, 2014
Shipping warned about threat of Ebola virus As the fears over the spread of the Ebola Virus in West Africa continue, marine insurers say clients have to ensure their crews take every precaution. Protection & Indemnity (P&I) Clubs have issued warnings to shipowners over the risk of Ebola and told members crews need to be made fully aware of Top Ships pulls the plug on offering plan NASDAQ-listed Top Ships has voluntarily withdrawn its registration statement for a share sale in light of its depressed stock price. In June, Top raised $20M via a heavily discounted equity offering, well below the $30M it had targeted. The company filed a registration statement for the sale of up UN bans North Korean vessel fleet North Korean vessel operator Ocean Maritime Management (OMM) has been banned by the United Nations in the aftermath of a weapons exporting investigation. OMM operated the 14,000dwt general cargo ship Chong Chon Gang, which was seized in July 2013 by Panama after military equipment was found hidden Navios expands its box-ship exposure NYSE-listed Navios Partners has confirmed two more container-ship acquisitions as it continues to diversify its fleet. The partnership will acquire a pair of 2006-built, 8,204teu vessels for a total of $117.7M. The ships will be delivered in 4Q14 and chartered out for a minimum of four years at Tanker in Kurdish oil dispute faces arrest American authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a tanker loaded with 1M barrels of Kurdish crude that has become entwined in Middle East geopolitics. As of 29 July, the Suezmax United Kalavryta, owned and managed by Piraeus-based Marine Management Services, has been anchored roughly 95km (60 Seaspan to extend Carlyle JV Container ship lessor Seaspan and private equity firm Carlyle plan to extend their asset-purchasing joint venture (JV) by another year. Greater China Intermodal Investments (GCI) was formed in 2011 between Seaspan, Carlyle, Tiger Group Investments and Seaspan founder Dennis Washington. The initial Qingdao Wuchuan wins first CNG carrier order Chinese shipbuilder Qingdao Wuchuan Heavy Industry has won an order for the world's first ever compressed natural gas (CNG) carrier from Indonesian state-owned power company Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PT PLN). The 2,200m³ vessel will have an overall length of 110m, fly the Indonesian flag and will NCL cautious about third quarter NASDAQ-listed Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) doubled its adjusted profits during the second quarter of this year but has disappointed investors with tempered guidance relating to the third. NCL posted net income of $111.6M for 2Q14 against a loss of $8.8M in 2Q13. Excluding special items, adjusted net Togo pilots single window The pilot phase of a Single Window for Foreign Trade in Togo was officially launched on 30 June. Known as SEGUCE Togo (the Société d'Exploitation du Guichet Unique pour le Commerce Extérieur au Togo), it is one structural reform that aims to enhance the competitiveness of the Togolese economy and Tanker confirmed as hijacked in Gulf of Guinea A product tanker has been hijacked off the coast of Ghana, the vessel's owner confirmed today (29 July). The Kiribati-flagged Hai Soon 6 was hijacked by 10 heavily armed pirates off the coast of Ghana early on 26 July, a spokesperson for owner Hai Soon Diesel & Trading Pte Ltd said. Since then, the Sinopacific wins orders for AHTS and PSV ships Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group announced yesterday (28 July) that it has been awarded newbuilding contracts by Shenzhen Huawei Offshore Shipping Transport (Huawei Offshore), a subsidiary of Shanghai Salvage. The orders are for the construction of three Anchor Handling Tug Supply vessels (AHTSs) and Hutchison profits fall Singapore-listed Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's profits for 2Q14 have fallen 15% year-on-year to HKD637.4M ($82.2M). HPH Trust also saw operating profits drop by 8% this quarter to HKD874.4M, while revenue increased by 1% to HKD3,063M. For the year to June, throughput of HPH's deepwater ports Seafarer shot in attack off Malaysia A seafarer has been reported as shot in the neck during an attack on a Mongolian-flagged tanker off Malaysia. He is now in hospital and recovering, according to maritime security consultancy Dryad Maritime. The product tanker, owned by Ji Xiang Marine Services, was boarded by pirates about 2nm south VLGC rates soften as charterers hold back Rates to haul LPG on very large gas carriers have dropped after hitting a record high last week. Brokers attributed this to several factors. First, LPG traders have been holding back on transactions ahead of Saudi ARAMCO releasing contract prices for August term shipments for August. "Some traders Evergreen to improve UK and Ireland services Taiwanese container carrier Evergreen Line is to offer a twice-weekly service to Dublin, Ireland, and slots on a weekly basis to Liverpool in the UK from its European hub in Rotterdam. On the Rotterdam-Dublin route, Evergreen will run its own independent service on a weekly shuttle basis and will Campaign launched to check rest hour compliance The maritime authorities of the Paris and the Tokyo Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control have launched a campaign to ensure watchkeeping personnel comply with the number of rest hours stipulated by the 1978 STCW Convention. The inspection campaign will be conducted from 1 September Danaos cites 'green shoots' NYSE-listed containership lessor Danaos says that it sees evidence of improved fundamentals despite booking lower revenues in its latest quarter. The company posted a net income of $16.6M for 2Q14 against $19.5M in 2Q13. Excluding special items, adjusted net income was largely unchanged at $11.6M Sewol survivors claim little help from Coast Guard Danwon High School students who survived the capsizing of the ferry Sewol testified yesterday (28 July) at the trial of 15 of the ferry's crew members who are accused of involuntary manslaughter and criminal abandonment. The Sewol capsized during a routine Incheon-Jeju journey on 16 April, leaving SHI releases better than expected 2Q14 results Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), one of South Korea's big three shipbuilders reported 2Q14 results which significantly beat consensus forecasts thanks to changes in its offshore order levels. SHI announced on 25 July that its 2Q14 net profits dropped 8.6% year-on-year (y/ y) to KRW262.9Bn ($257M). China to publish guide to Arctic navigation in October China's Transport Ministry has announced that a guide to Arctic navigation will be published in October. Making the announcement yesterday (28 July), the guide, which will be called Navigation Guidance for Arctic Route (Northeast Passage) will be published by China Communications Press. The guide

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JULY 29, 2014
UPS earnings reflect improving economic growth Strong business demand for package and freight transportation drove volumes and revenue higher at UPS in the second quarter. The largest U.S. transportation company, UPS benefited from solid growth in e-commerce, increased industrial activity in the U.S. and rising demand in Europe and Asia for U.S. exports. A one-time $665 million... Drewry: Air rates up in June after May losses The Drewry East-West Air Freight Price Index rose to 101.6 in June. Full-size chart Air freight spot rates on Drewry's East-West Air Freight Price Index made up some of the ground lost in May last month, continuing year-over-year pricing gain trends. Related Sunny peak season expected as China exports strengthen. The index rose... Vancouver penalty system cutting truck turn times Average turn times have dropped at Port Metro Vancouver. Full-size chart Last winter, congestion at Port Metro Vancouver was so bad that it triggered a month-long strike by hundreds of truck drivers. Four months later, turn times are averaging less than an hour, thanks to a government-imposed system of penalties for terminals... AirBridgeCargo Airlines eyes new routes after record first-half volume AirBridgeCargo Boeing 747-400ERF freighterAirBridgeCargo Airlines, Russia's largest scheduled cargo carrier, plans to add more routes and boost frequencies of existing services over the next six months after traffic soared 16 percent to an all-time high in the first half of the year. The Volga-Dnepr subsidiary transported 188,354 tons of cargo in... Baltic short sea carrier reports best quarter in eight years Finnlines, a leading Baltic short sea shipping line, today posted its biggest quarterly profit in eight years as it sold surplus ships, axed loss-making routes and disposed of non-core operations. The Finnish roll-on, roll-off carrier booked a profit of €14.7 million ($20 million) in the three months through June, compared with... Savannah moves 3 million TEUs in fiscal year Container ship at the Port of Savannah. Photo: spirit of america / Shutterstock.comThe Port of Savannah broke the three-million-TEU mark for the first time in its recently ended fiscal year, a new record for the port. The Port of Savannah's throughput reached 3.1 million TEUs in fiscal 2014. Full-size chart The Georgia Ports... TRAC: Chassis providers want voice in NY-NJ 'gray' pool TRAC Intermodal CEO Keith Lovetro says he's optimistic a "gray" chassis pool can be created for the Port of New York and New Jersey, but that chassis providers should have a say in how the portwide pool is governed. "We would have difficulty supporting any pool where we didn't have a... Sunny peak season expected as China exports strengthen A series of positive factors have lined up in China's export space, not least the double-digit growth in June, raising expectations that the recent strong performance of air and ocean cargo volumes will extend into a solid peak season. China's exports in June rose 11.4 percent year-over-year, pushing up ocean container... Low-sulfur bunker fuel prices sink to six-month low The price of low-sulfur fuel per metric ton in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, a global indicator of bunker prices, has dropped $46.21 in six weeks. Full-size chart Spot prices for low-sulfur bunker fuel sank for the sixth straight week last week, a total drop of just over 7 percent. The price of low-sulfur fuel... Transport Corp. of India's profit up in Q1 Transport Corp. of India reported its net income in the first fiscal quarter, from April to June, was $2.7 million, surging 16 percent year-over-year from $2.3 million. Quarterly income was $87 million, up 8.5 percent from $80 million for the corresponding period in 2013. "The positive results in the first quarter were... India rail operator trying to clear Nhava Sheva backlog State-owned rail operator Container Corp. of India has reiterated its confidence in being able to clear the import backlog at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (Nhava Sheva) through greater coordination with all stakeholders. "Our officers are working in close coordination with Railways and port authorities, and making their best efforts to improve...

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JULY 29, 2014
NCL explains price hike Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) chief executive Kevin Sheehan says market dynamics, currency fluctuations and new features are behind the leap in newbuilding prices demonstrated in the company's latest order. Safe slides in the second Safe Bulkers turned in a second-quarter profit Tuesday but the result was well below what many market forecasters were expecting. Kurdish oil cargo seized A US judge has ordered marshals to seize a disputed crude cargo, alleged to have been exported by Iraqi Kurdistan, onboard a Greek-controlled tanker off Galveston. Stemcor row reignites Stemcor UK and former director head back to tribunal after failing to settle differences over redundancy. Finnlines on the up Finnlines turned in a profit Tuesday that represents its best quarterly result in eight years. TOPS shelves share sale Top Ships has abandoned plans to pursue a Wall Street fundraiser in which it was looking to offload approximately $50m worth of new shares. NMM boosts box fleet Navios Maritime Partners (Navios) made waves on Wall Street Tuesday after posting a second-quarter profit and announcing plans to acquire a pair of containerships for $117.7m. Diana stays red Diana Shipping has slipped to a fractionally deeper than expected loss in the second quarter. Sinopacific raids Cosco Wang Xingru has left the top spot at stocklisted Cosco Pacific to join privately-owned Sinopacific Shipbuilding Group as its new chief executive officer. Ardmore sneaks a profit Ardmore Shipping has crept into the black in the second quarter of 2014. SSC set for boost Singapore Shipping Corp is projecting better times ahead after a slip in first quarter profit. HMD suffers in Q2 Hyundai Mipo Dockyard (HMD) has posted a second consecutive loss for the current financial year. Seaspan deal to lengthen Seaspan is looking to extend its newbuilding partnership with the Carlyle Group, Dennis Washington and other investors. PLN in CNG breakthrough Indonesian's Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PT PLN) has ordered the world's first ever compressed natural gas (CNG) carrier. Sinopacific snares five Sinopacific Shipbuilding has netted its first domestic order for offshore support vessels. HHI bleeds in Q2 Hyundai Heavy Industries has sunk to a deep loss in the second quarter. Wan Hai taps bond market Wan Hai Lines has raised TWD 1.8bn ($60m) from a bond issue, the Taiwanese liner company has confirmed. Troim leaves Seatankers post Tor Olav Troim has quit his full time post with John Fredriksen's Seatankers Group but is not cutting ties with the Norwegian magnate's empire. Freeport seals Indo deal Freeport-McMoRan has reached a deal with the Indonesian government to resume exports of copper concentrates. WOM maintains growth Wintermar Offshore Marine (WOM) has reported an 11% growth in first half net profits despite a slightly weaker second quarter. Danaos dips Fleet utilization is up for Danaos Corp but this has yet to translate into higher revenues and profits.

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JULY 29, 2014
U.S. ratchets up sanctions against Russia Senators highlight coal, grain rail issues Accenture upgrades air cargo pricing software Seaspan wants to become a $10 billion company Seaspan has an ambitious orderbook, saying its "managed fleet consists of 109 containerships, representing a total capacity of over 840,000 TEU, including 30 newbuilding containerships" due by the end of 2016. UPS sees revenue gains in Q2 During the second quarter, UPS saw international small package revenue rise by 6.2 percent, year-over-year, to $3.3 billion, as domestic package revenue increased by 5.2 percent to $8.7 billion. International exports rose 9.1 percent. EU Commission approves Polish LOT rescue aid Exel starts North American freight brokerage FAA could fine Southwest $12 million for improper repairs "Safety is our top priority, and that means holding airlines responsible for the repairs their contractors undertake," Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said in a statement. The carrier has 30 days to respond to the charges. U.S. steel imports fall 11% in June Steel imports from Canada were up just more than 1 percent to 534,000 net tons, while imports from South Korea dropped almost 22 percent to 457,000 net tons, after a 45-percent increase in May. Gaza supporters plan protest at Port of Oakland Washington Notebook: U.S. ports receive $100 million in security funding Commerce cites dumping of Chinese solar panels

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JULY 29, 2014
Singaporean vessel hijacked off Ghana Vessel and crew have yet to be located. Mixed outlook on prices across Europe Good avails reported at German port of Hamburg. Prices soften in Fujairah There was a public holiday in Fujairah, Suez. UK marine lubricants and fuel supplier opens new base Facility comprises new office and depot. 'Eco' shipowner books a profit Over half of fleet in water and earning, company says. Sniffer technology explored in the US Planes could boost ability to check ships for compliance in remote parts of North American ECA. Finnlines returns to profit in H1 Expresses confidence for 2015 ECA changes. Mixed trading seen across Asia Strong demand reported in Singapore. Iceland: Call to restrict ships' emissions Cruise visitor numbers are on the rise. Operators urged to plan and prepare to avoid fuel switch blackouts Operators in North Europe must be ready by New Year's Eve as 'there will be no grace period' in implementing ECA sulphur limit. Ship battery system wins financial backing Battery maker set for 'aggressive' growth. Cruise line returns to black Bunker savings drive up Q2 results. T&T eyes bunkering opportunity in Haiti Countries cooperating on energy supplies.

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PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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%

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

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

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

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

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.

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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

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

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