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September 2, 2015

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Hongkong International Terminals takes delivery 12 new electric RTGs CMA CGM quarterly profit up 67pc to US$156 million as revenue falls 2.1pc Hutchison Australia calls first docker union talks 'useful, constructive' HKND Group: Nicaragua Grand Canal win 78pc local public approval US ports mull calls to extend gate openings, but also weigh steep cost Port of Rotterdam Authority to help build deep sea port in Indonesia Lloyds Register weighs deck stacking, stability in mega box ship study New mega-ships help lower carbon footprint of shipping industry, not just raise efficiency DHL Express opens new hub in Singapore with quality control centre CMA CGM, Bollore & CHEC to operate Kribi box terminal under development in Cameroon Hactl's Whitehead urges carriers to seek e-commerce market share Stockton Metropolitan, Chengdu Shuangliu airports reach deal to cooperate Cargojet signs new 10-year contract with UPS for air cargo services

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
CaroTrans enhances direct India-US import service network China Classification Society opens Mumbai office Fleet growth threatens product tanker earnings, says report Heaviest ever break-bulk cargo handled by quay crane at Adani Container Terminal India may import LNG from Iran's Chabahar port JNPCT registers highest ever cargo throughput in Aug. Major Ports to be impacted by labour stir today Govt takes steps to release capital stuck in infra sector Govt to provide INR 5K cr. to push exports India signs pact with Nepal for transnational petroleum pipeline INR recovers smartly on fresh dollar sales by exporters MMTC invites bids for importing 10,000 t of onion South Korea keen to invest in Punjab & Chandigarh Next batch of Export Import Workshop in Oct. Seminar calls for better investment scenario & arbitration mechanism in SAARC nations

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A global carrier by the year 2023 Aviation Inking red figures, despite higher volumes Finnlines returns to Wärtsilä Shipping Intermarine raises flag in Ecuador Ever more cargo at DWC New locomotives for cross-border services Serving southern France and Basque regions Pharmaceutical competence centre opening in Brazil Routing of Nicaragua canal to change Operating quality stunts growth Gold award for Nasmyth Asia Pacific airlines - growth slackening in July Terminal reopens after face-lift Ro-ro ops kick off in Pipavav Ultra-Brag selects expert to fill CEO shoes Shuttling daily between Rotterdam and Germany ANA Cargo opens new route to Asian hot spots

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Island Offshore to postpone deliveries of three Vard newbuildings Island Offshore Group, the privately owned Norwegian offshore services vessel owner, and Vard Brevik, the Norwegian unit of the Italian Fincantieri shipbuilding group, have agreed to postpone the delivery of three newbuildings due to weak markets. Island Offshore has ordered three platform supply Euronav obtains USD750 million ship finance facility Antwerp-based tanker operator Euronav has signed a USD750 million financing facility with a group of leading banks that it says will be used to finance its recent order for four new VLCCS, as well as to refinance 21 vessels already in its fleet. Euronav announced in June that it was buying four NYK opens new ro-ro terminal in India Booming auto production in India has spawned a new ro-ro terminal that has opened in Pipavav in the northwestern state of Gujarat. The terminal is jointly operated by NYK Auto Logistics (India) and Gujarat Pipavav Port Ltd, a subsidiary of APM Terminals. The first shipment of 1,380 Figo Aspire Bureau Veritas H1 marine profits up 36% The marine and offshore business of French classification society Bureau Veritas showed strong revenue and profit growth in the first quarter of 2015. Adjusted operating profit jumped 36% year on year to EUR54.7 million (USD61.4 million), while revenues kept pace with 34% growth to EUR202.2 VLOC sale belies quiet recycling market The sale of a Very large ore carrier (VLOC) during week 35 has belied the quiet recycling market. Shipbrokers said that General Ore International's 1990-built VLOC Rebekka N was sold for USD11,899,875 or USD325 per ldt for demolition in Pakistan. However, Dubai-based cash buyer Global Marketing Peace deal signed in MyFerryLink dispute Two former MyFerryLink vessels that have been occupied by their former French crews since the end of June are to be freed on 2 September, after a peace agreement was reached in Paris yesterday evening. The two vessels, Berlioz and Rodin, were taken over by crew members after their owner Eurotunnel Seoul urges Sewol victims to seek compensation South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries held a seminar to advise the families of 149 victims of the Sewol ferry disaster who have yet to seek compensation, ahead of the 30 September deadline for filing claims. The families are living in Ansan, where many of the passengers came from. The Evergreen launches new ship for Asia Pacific-Middle East service Taiwanese carrier Evergreen announced it has deployed a new L-type vessel for its Asia Pacific-Middle East service starting on 31 August. Named Ever Lifting, the 8,508 teu box ship is the 10th L-type vessel built by China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC) in Taiwan, and was delivered on 31 August. Sembcorp Marine wins $1Bn North Sea job Singapore-listed offshore services provider Sembcorp Marine has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract worth over USD1 billion for the Culzean field development project in North Sea. The contract was signed by its subsidiary SOME with Maersk Oil North Sea UK to build a Fengfan to buy CISC's power businesses Fengfan Stock Limited (Fengfan), the listed branch of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation (CSIC), has announced it will purchase assets owned by CSIC's power businesses for CNY14.4 billion (USD2.3 billion). The company will issue 772 million shares at CNY17.79 each to CSIC Group, CSIC Indonesian Navy arrests tanker hijacking suspect The Indonesian Navy has arrested the alleged "mastermind" it says was behind the hijacking of the Malaysia-flagged oil tanker MT Orkim Harmony in June. According to the Indonesian Navy, a suspect identified as Albert Yohanes was apprehended at an apartment in Grogol Petamburan, West Jakarta, by the Port of Osaka's cargo traffic falls in May Cargo traffic at Port of Osaka in western Japan fell 13.9% year on year (y/y) in May to 6.205 million tonnes as both domestic trade and foreign trade shrank sharply. The preliminary figures were released by the Osaka municipal government on 31 August. Of the total cargo traffic in May, 2.721 CMHI's 1H profits up 29% China Merchants Holdings (International) (CMHI)'s profits have risen 29% year on year (y/y) to HKD2.8 billion (USD361.3 million) in the first six months of 2015 due to a growth in port-related manufacturing operations. Profits derived from the group's core ports operation grew 10% y/y to HKD2.4

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
The future of cargo operations hangs in the air as 'new' Malaysia Airlines takes off CMA CGM gives thanks for low oil price as profits soar in Q2, despite tumbling rates

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
NNS gets another $109 million for submarine work All Coast christens 250 class liftboat Glosten acquires noise and vibration control specialist Obama calls for building of new USCG icebreakers ClassNK releases guidelines for CFRP propellers Low pressure EGR system set for verification testing Sembcorp unit wins $1 billion Maersk North Sea contract Bollinger VP to receive SNAME's Kennedy Award LR issues statutory alert on taker stability instrumentation

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Drewry gives latest report on product tanker market MarAd-backed field trials begin for hydrogen fuel cells Port of Portland celebrating 75th anniversary of PDX Manzanillo International Terminal adding four new gantry cranes Coast Guard nabs drug smuggler operating near San Juan Islands

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Stena Bulk denies New York listing plans Tanker boss says he is in New York to meet other owners and financial people, not seek a New York listing DFDS settles Calais ferry dispute Deal allows Danes to increase ex-Dover timetable StealthGas prioritises stock buybacks But some investors press for tender to hasten results StealthGas eyes more scrapping to help boost small LPG market Rates have suffered in the smaller carrier segment despite solid demand Seasoned reporters bolster Lloyd's List editorial team Four new starters in London and Singapore Pangaea bulker in new ice voyage 'first' Nasdaq-listed operator foresees ore from new Baffin Island mine as bringing 'significant employment' French-Chinese consortium lands Cameroon concession CMA-CGM, Bolloré and CHEC win race for new 1.4m teu capacity box terminal Is another bunker supplier about to go bust? US-based Bunkers International files Chapter 11 protection Product tanker earnings to take a hit, warns Drewry New vessel capacity from so-called swing tankers will exert downward pressure on earning power in 2016-2017 Swire Shipping upgrades Asia-Pacific services Swire Shipping raises multipurpose liner service frequencies in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand Finnish government backs automated shipping Nordic state seeks to create legislation that will make it easy for business-led automation projects covering unmanned transport China Shipbuilding Industry Corp to consolidate engine business Shanghai-listed Fengfan Co will be made a leading ships' engine maker in $4.4bn restructuring plan Euronav secures $750m bank loan Credit facility to be used to finance tankers

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Grainger acquires UK distribution business, expands online Industrial products distributor W.W. Grainger closed its acquisition of U.K.-based Cromwell Group, an independent distributor with online sales channels in Europe, for approximately $425 million. The Chicago-based company said it will use its supply-chain expertise to accelerate Cromwell's growth online and to expand its own European online sales business. "We have... US diesel prices hit six-year low as oil prices rally Truck drivers buying fuel in the U.S. must think they've found an exit ramp to 2009. At $2.514 per gallon, the average U.S. retail price of diesel fuel hit a low Aug. 31 it hasn't seen since July six years ago, when the U.S. economy was just emerging from the... App aimed at improving truck turns at Boston port Truckers serving Conley Container Terminal at the port of Boston can use a newly-launched app to find out when containers are ready to be picked up, another sign of how technology is being tapped to improve port productivity The app, developed by Tideworks Technology, allows users to search for containers by... Vessels delays at Oakland port end as peak season nears After a summer-long buildup of vessels at anchor due to a lengthy labor shortage, the Port of Oakland on Tuesday reported that for the sixth straight day, vessels were not being delayed upon their arrival in port, giving shippers hope that the worst is behind them. "Ships are arriving in Oakland... Menlo Logistics expands in Europe as e-commerce sales rise The European economic recovery may be wobbly, but e-commerce is flourishing, driving corporate mergers and acquisitions and investment in logistics facilities as online retailers work to build supply chains that can deliver goods to online shoppers from Portugal to Russia. U.S.-based Menlo Logistics is partnering with industrial real estate developer Prologis... Transplace appoints industry veteran to head brokerage division Transplace has appointed Brian Kenney, a long-time logistics industry executive, as senior vice president of Transplace Capacity Services. Kenney has previously worked with C.R. England, C.H. Robinson, Celestica and Trinity Logistics in roles spanning marketing and sales, supply chain solutions and national account management. Capacity Services is the brokerage arm of... International Non-Stop: Facilitating Direct Commodity Sales Between Growers and Buyers A paradigm shift is occurring within the commodities shipping industry. More and more, foreign entities want to skip the traditional way of purchasing their products where there has been a merchant in between the seller (grower) and the buyer (foreign company). Similarly, sellers are showing a preference toward direct sales to... SEKO taps former technology company exec Lee as COO SEKO Logistics has appointed Rick Lee, an industry veteran who most recently led global logistics at a technology company, as chief operating officer. Rick LeeLee, whose previous experience includes stints at FedEx and CEVA, has spent the last four years as vice president global logistics, service parts supply chain and strategy... 'System outage' halts operations at APMT Mumbai Trucks lined up outside JNPT.APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India is showing no signs of getting ahead of the disruptions, labor or otherwise, that have halted operations at the largest container facility in Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust at different times during the past year. In its latest trade advisory on Tuesday, warehouse... LA-LB truckers fear appointment systems won't reduce congestion enough Harbor truckers in Los Angeles-Long Beach sincerely want terminal operators to succeed in their ground-breaking plan to develop a system of appointments throughout the harbor. But they fear that the logistics involved in coordinating as many as a dozen stand-alone trucker appointment systems will be very difficult to arrange. Truckers' are... Carriers begin to lift JNPT surcharges OOCL and Emirates Shipping Line on Tuesday lifted their emergency surcharges imposed earlier for import cargo handled at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's biggest container gateway, citing an improvement in port operations. The withdrawal, coming on the eve of fresh disruptions due to a threatened dockworker strike on Wednesday as part... China factories post sixth month of declining output HONG KONG - China's manufacturing output contracted for the sixth consecutive month in August as two purchasing manager's indexes confirmed that the world's second largest economy is deep in slowdown mode.The Caixin-Markit manufacturing PMI reading fell to 47.3 in August, down from July's 47.8 and hitting the lowest level in... US containerized exports forecast to drop 2.4 percent this year Sluggish global demand has made this a rough year for U.S. exporters, with no quick recovery in sight. Volume of U.S. containerized exports is expected to drop 2.4 percent this year after a 2.3 percent decline in 2014, said JOC Senior Economist Mario O. Moreno. Reasons include the strong dollar, China's... Steady diet of gloom in July air freight data HONG KONG - No one expected good news to come out of July's air freight business and each new set of data serves to further confirm the dismal state of the world's air cargo industry.Growth in July was the lowest so far this year, and while the figure was positive,... China factories post sixth month of declining output HONG KONG - China's manufacturing output contracted for the sixth consecutive month in August as two purchasing manager's indexes confirmed that the world's second largest economy is deep in slowdown mode.The Caixin-Markit manufacturing PMI reading fell to 47.3 in August, down from July's 47.8 and hitting the lowest level in... New seafood plant to further fuel Savannah port reefer growth A new seafood production and distribution center will fuel refrigerated imports through the port of Savannah, building on the port's double-digit inbound reefer growth experienced last year. Trident Seafoods, one of the largest U.S. seafood companies, will pull reefer cargo from Savannah to its $40 million production and distribution center in... NY-NJ port unveils web portal for cargo information The Port of New York and New Jersey has introduced a central web portal to enable truckers and shippers to check container availability, export booking status and other information before drayage drivers are dispatched to terminals. Creation of a port community system for online sharing of information was one of the... US Customs extends ACE single window deadline WASHINGTON - U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday that it's extending its November deadline for the ACE "single window" program until February, after a rash of complaints and concerns from brokers, shippers and others who said they aren't ready for the new system. Many U.S. shippers have told the agency...

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Paragon bulker resales 'probable' Paragon Shipping sees it as "probable" that it will sell its orderbook of five bulker newbuildings, the shipowner said as it reported a slump in second-quarter earnings. Suezmaxes' turn in rout Suezmax crude tankers are taking a turn as leaders of the seasonal spot market slump for the wet sector. More Golden tickets mulled Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL) is asking shareholders to vote on a measure that would give the New York and Oslo-listed bulker owner ammunition to raise more cash. Swire pumps up Pacific Swire Shipping is boosting its Pacific services with the reintroduction of a loop from Brisbane, Australia, and additional sailings elsewhere. Nordic crosses the Arctic Nordic Bulk Carriers has completed the first panamax bulker transhipment from Canada to Europe through the Arctic Sea. Grinding to a halt French ferry workers reportedly blockaded two MyFerryLink ships in Calais over the weekend in order to retrieve coffee machines. Bulker and tanker collide Two vessels involved in accident late Monday night in Turkey's Bosporus strait. Riga Shipyard refocuses Latvia's Riga Shipyard is facing up to more intense competition in the shiprepair and newbuilding arenas by trying to diversify. Greece plots new terms Greece has reportedly decided to revise the sale terms of the port of Thessaloniki, as it did with Piraeus. New yard plan proposed The Indian government is considering introducing a new subsidy scheme to help ailing domestic shipyards. Titanic II delayed Australian tycoon Clive Palmer's $500m replica newbuilding of the Titanic will be at least two years late. MES goes for bonds Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding Co (MES) has lined up a bond sale in Japan. Mipo adds double South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has won its second order in two days. Channel dispute ends An ongoing dispute regarding the English Channel seems to have ended after a deal was reached between French workers, Eurotunnel and DFDS. Anek posts smaller loss Anek Lines has seen an improvement in its first half results compared to a year ago. However, it still made a loss. Subsea 7 wins $150m deal Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has scooped a $150m-plus contract to install a gas export pipeline in the North Sea. Euronav bags $750m loan Euronav has secured a $750m loan to help fund its acquisition of four VLCCs from Metrostar and refinance debt on 21 other vessels. Team deals out incentives Team Tankers' chairman and CEO are set to share 3.5m shares in the company as part of their respective incentive packages. PIL orders again Pacific International Lines (PIL) is back at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for another round of containership newbuildings. Ferguson favourite Scottish shipyard Ferguson Marine is in pole position to land a lucrative new contract for two large ferries. Polarcus heads south Middle East owner Polarcus has clinched a new seismic survey contract off Brazil. Culzean gets green-light Development of the largest gasfield to be discovered in the North Sea in a decade is set to go ahead after receiving UK government approval. Rotterdam eyes Indonesia Rotterdam is looking to muscle in on the container terminal trade in Southeast Asia with plans for a new facility in Indonesia. MIT expansion on track Manzanillo International Terminal-Panama (MIT) has made further progress on its $270m expansion with the arrival of four new gantry cranes. Maersk ship exits US A Maersk Line containership has exited the US-flag fleet but an International Shipholding (ISH) car carrier has returned after an eighth-month departure. Anek sheds less red Greek ferry operator says it has seen its best pre-tax performance in eight years.

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Menlo partners with Prologis on new logistics center Agility opens new Pharmaceutical Competence Center CBP pushes back deadline for mandatory trade filing in ACE FedEx pilots to vote on new contract CEVA enhances ground services in Brazil Maersk, MSC to commence service to Prince Rupert Eimskip reports strong Q2 earnings increase Executive Moves: C.R. England, SEKO Logistics and Suddath Global Rotterdam partners with Pelindo I to develop deep sea port in Indonesia CMA CGM Q2 net profits skyrocket OOCL takes slots on Asia-ISC/Middle East loop TOTE launches second containership for Puerto Rico trade Trident Seafood opens major processing plant in Georgia CaroTrans offers new LCL service FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications GRI Roundup: Maersk Line and CMA CGM Executive Moves: Port of Long Beach, IANA and USA Truck COSCO, China Shipping report first half profits amid merger rumors, stock freeze

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
Titan Petrochemicals: Restructuring plans still on track If subscribers commit to open offer before revised deadlines, says firm. LNG fuelled tug ready to start operations The tug is believed to be one Japan's first LNG powered vessels, other than LNG carriers. Alaska Marine Lines to reduce fuel surcharge rates Files for rate reduction with US Surface Transportation Board. China plumbs for ECAs But it is unclear whether sulphur cap is included in five-year plan. Newbuild order will add to capacity glut 'At some point, oil prices will go up and operators that sail ultra large ships will have a clear advantage.' Finland backs unmanned shipping research Autonomous transport focus of multi-layered research project. How will Iran's nuclear deal affect oil markets? The fight for market share is no longer simply an OPEC-versus-non-OPEC story. China wants wholesale switch to cold ironing Ministry of transport wants 90% of ships visiting the country's major ports to be using shoreside power by 2020. Lower fuel prices come to aid of ferry company And enhance full-year prospects. Cruise sector wins 'major concession' as sulphur rules tighten Australian state gives three-year waiver to cruise ships intending to install scrubbers. New LNG fuelling method readies for take off Gas fuel supply to be renewed on every round trip. LNG-powered newbuilds to join Scottish fleet Dual-fuel ferries to enter service in 2018. Bring on the new ECA fuels Every shipowner should seriously consider consuming these alternatives to MGO. Report: Iranian oil exports hit 6 million bpd 'Gaining the top position in oil terminals in Persian Gulf and in the Middle East has been defined as an important and strategic objective in Iran's oil industry.' Drybulk carrier owner receives 'eco-design' vessel Vessel's daily fuel consumption six metric tonnes lesser than other designs. Titan Petrochemicals: Restructing plans still on track If subscribers commit to open offer before revised deadlines, says firm. Kochi: Bunkering terminal ceases operations Unnamed operator's license voided. Report: Iranian oil exports hit 6 million barrels per day 'Gaining the top position in oil terminals in Persian Gulf and in the Middle East has been defined as an important and strategic objective in Iran's oil industry.' Firm orders MHI's gas engine system System has 'low power consumption', and'reduces emissions'.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

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