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BRIEFS

September 4, 2015

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Tokyo and UN inspectors to conduct 10,000 ship inspections over 3 months Malaysia, Indonesia deploy rapid response teams to fight growing piracy Low water levels on Rhine and Danube reduce cargo ship loads in Germany Irish Republic second quarter port volumes up 10pc to 170,108 TEU Eimskip ditches order for 2nd 875-TEU box ship from Chinese yard Panalpina profit up 2.8pc to US$47.3 million despite strong Swiss franc Trident Seafoods launches major US$40 million hub in Georgia Total Lubmarine operations are resumed in full at Port of Tianjin Daimler to take its computer-driven trucks for trials on the open road Federal and provincial programmes promote Vancouver as maritime hub Canada's east coast ports ready offer relief for US harbour congestionv Obama appeals for Arctic icebreakers to rouse global warming interest Hong Kong named world's busiest air cargo airport in 2014 AMI launches click2ship in South Africa to bona fide freight agents United Cargo signs rental deal with Germany's va-Q-tec cool chain specialist Emirates, FedEx and UPS top list of biggest air freight carriers in 2014

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
AMTOI AGM unanimously elects new office-bearers for 2015-16 Capt. Ajay Kaura re-elected NISAA President for 2015-17 CMA CGM Group to optimise services between Asia & Europe Amsterdam port berths world's largest Pure Car & Truck Carrier Anil Diggikar assumes charge as JNPT Chairman Centre's easy exit permission to release INR 40K cr. to road developers CONCOR NWR's 19th annual awards honours top performers GDP to grow to 7.8 pc this fiscal, says Nomura INR turns moderately weak against dollar Stage set for Maritime And Logistics Awards 2015 (MALA 2015) today

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Strikes shrink railfreight volumes Drones - effective goods train guards Transplace adds brokerage know-how Felixstowe enhances rail links United axes Scandinavia connections More security along the energy routes Another first for biggest B777 operator Franchise model for global expansion New box supervisor in Rotterdam Mongolian rail project set to go Port of Kribi moving into fast lane Solid development for French SME Golden duo for Tiaca Saudia Cargo back to JFK More shipping companies bonding

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Zero tolerance urged for enclosed space incidents Enclosed-space casualties remain in the maritime spotlight with a large number of deaths (of both ship and shore personnel) reported so far this year, according to the UK P&I Club. Despite the shipping industry's efforts to eliminate shortcomings, such as lack of training, targeting safer working South Korea to undertake R&D in ROVs The Korea Institute of Ocean Science & Technology (KIOST) will build a research centre focusing on remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) ROVs, commonly used in hydrographics and subsea work, are remotely controlled on land. The centre is part of the KIOST's research and development work into MMEA seizes vessels for illegal bunker transfer The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has seized two foreign-flagged vessels in Pengerang, Malaysia under the charge of illegal bunker transfer. Amran Daud, maritime enforcement chief in Tanjung Sedili, stated that one of the vessels is registered in Equatorial Guinea with six Myanmar Otto Marine bags two long-term charters worth $25.2m Singapore-listed offshore services provider Otto Marine has entered into an agreement for two long-term anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) charter contracts worth USD25.2 million with a large oil and gas company. The contract was signed by its subsidiary Go Offshore, which will provide two 16,000

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Sub-continent faces severe congestion as strikes and rules delay shipments Are container shipping lines switching to a two-stage rate increase strategy?

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Willard to supply patrol vessels to Philippines police MOL fits a box ship with a windshield Court gives nod for Signal bankruptcy auction Kirby picks ABS as Subchapter M solutions provider LaNaval poised to ink order to build two LNG fueled ferries

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Port of Coos Bay calling for applications for executive director Mitsui containership testing device to decrease vessel wind resistance Port of Olympia set for this year's Harbor Days event FMC request for more information puts Oakland MTO plans on hold FRA offering grants to states to fund grade crossing upgrades

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Greek connection hangs by a non-dom thread Service industries do not generally survive the absolute disappearance of their biggest and most accessible customers, and this may include the UK maritime industry Beijing's scrap-and-build subsidy scheme turns out to be 'members only' The door is closed to small and medium-sized shipping enterprises, which aren't on the beneficiary list Dealing with China's invisible hand The state is an invasive force in strategic industries. What lessons can shipowners draw to guide their business in this essential nation to shipping? Bulker evolution: the bigger, the better? This century's bulker fleet development has confirmed the No 1 principle in shipping: size matters. But does going large really benefit shipowners? Will shipping benefit from fluctuations in oil supply and demand? The oil price, rate of demand, the country of origin and a lifting of the US oil ban may well play a role in future oil tanker movements UK shipping looks for its cool Britannia moment Heritage and international branding are important ingredients in Britain's shipping play, but there must be substance behind the style as international competition hots up Safe at sea with Britain Freedom, fairness and free trade are essential to the British maritime spirit Get used to it Shipping must grapple with doing business in China on Chinese terms Tale of two cities There is a huge difference in the gravity of the threat facing both London and Athens Box lines going large must exercise some scrapping virtue Ultra large containerships offer greater fuel efficiency and lower slot costs but the equation only works if they are full Middle Eastern promise delights the product sector Refinery expansion has quadrupled long range tankers' earning power, but there's still more in the pipeline Homeland insecurity What are the chances of a shipping 'Grexit' that could redraw the map for competing maritime hubs? Car carriers must face up to a shifting future Analysts predict base growth in waterborne car shipments, but not to the degree seen before the 2008 economic crash

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
HMM launches Asia-South America west coast service Hyundai Merchant Marine has launched a new service connecting Asia and the west coast of Latin America. The Latin West Express, employing nine ships of roughly 4,700 twenty-foot-equivalent units, began with a sailing from Chile Aug. 15. The service's rotation is Kaohsiung, Shekou, Ningbo, Shanghai, Busan, Manzanillo, Buenaventura, Callao, Valparaiso, Lirquen, Manzanillo,... How has the Los Angeles-Hong Kong trade changed over the years? Port of Hong KongHong Kong to Los Angeles has long been known as one of the most dominant port pairings in the container trade, connecting the trade's two largest national players, the United States and China, but what has been happening on the trade recently? From 2009 to 2014, the compound... Crane assist technology investment pays off for SSA Marine The crane assist set up at SSA Marine's Long Beach facility. While some terminals are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to automate their operations in high-volume ports such as Los Angeles-Long Beach and New York-New Jersey, SSA Marine spent about $400,000 to install a semi-automated crane assist mechanism for a... Cargo thefts rise in Brazil's Amazonas state as economy shrinks Trucks hauling containers in Sao Francisco do Sul, Brazil. Credit: Adam JonesCargo thefts are on the rise in Brazil as the economy struggles and has officially entered a recession. The Amazonas region has been dubbed the "truck robbery center of Brazil" after the latest figures from the Federation of Logistics,... NS realigns executive reporting structure amid leadership changes Norfolk Southern Railway announced it will be realigning its executive reporting structure for two key departments, the latest in a series of leadership shakeups the railroad has announced since the start of the year. Effective Oct. 1, the Norfolk, Virginia-based railroad's strategic planning department will report to president and CEO Jim... MSC bulks up Angola-Europe service Mediterranean Shipping Co. is adding calls at North Europe ports to its Angola Express Service in another sign of West Africa's allure to players in the container trade. The Geneva-based company is added six ships with capacities of 2,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units to the service, which will also begin to call at... Labor Day: Working day for cargo thieves In the U.S., Labor Day is a working day for cargo thieves. Freight theft typically picks up in the U.S. over the three-day holiday weekend as criminals pilfer lightly staffed warehouses, steal freight from tractor-trailers at truck stops and clean out trailers left in store parking lots. For the past three... FESCO container volumes drop across the board FESCO, one of Russia's largest privately-owned transportation and logistics companies, posted significant declines in container volumes in the first half but believes that its future is bright. FESCO's first-half intermodal container volumes fell by 9 percent to 107,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units on a year-over-year basis. Maritime container volumes fell 17 percent, to... NYK drops JNPT congestion surcharge NYK Line has joined rival container carriers in lifting a port congestion surcharge imposed earlier for all cargo discharged at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's biggest container gateway, citing an improvement in port operations. The Japanese carrier hit JNPT shippers, already reeling from long-time landside congestion, with a $150 per 20-foot-equivalent... Devalued yuan gets US retailers re-negotiating with Chinese suppliers HONG KONG - Big retailers in the U.S. are dragging their Chinese suppliers back to the table to re-negotiate order contracts and take advantage of lower manufacturing costs following Beijing's sharp devaluation of the yuan.The yuan has led the way among devaluating Asian currencies this year, falling 3.2 percent against... Online freight network rides wave of investor interest in logistics HONG KONG '- Freightos has raised $14 million from two new investors as the the fast-developing online freight network capitalises on growing interest from venture capitalists in the logistics industry.This brings the total Freightos has raised to $23.3 million and MSR Capital and Sadara Ventures join existing investors Aleph, Annox... Devalued yuan gets US retailers re-negotiating with Chinese suppliers HONG KONG - Big retailers in the U.S. are dragging their Chinese suppliers back to the table to re-negotiate order contracts and take advantage of lower manufacturing costs following Beijing's sharp devaluation of the yuan.The yuan has led the way among devaluating Asian currencies this year, falling 3.2 percent against... Maryland governor appoints new members to Maryland Port Commission Port of BaltimoreMaryland Gov. Larry Hogan has appointed two new members to the Maryland Port Commission, a group tasked with keeping the state's rapidly growing Baltimore port competitive within international maritime trade. Brenda Dandy and Walter Tilley, both business executives, will join current commissioners on the six-person board. The Port of Baltimore's... FMC requests additional information on proposed Saturday gate at Oakland The Federal Maritime Commission Wednesday voted to issue a request for additional information from terminal operators involved in a proposal to add a Saturday gate at the Port of Oakland as a measure to relieve congestion at the Northern California port. Since the proposed OakPass program would involve charging a fee... CMA CGM announces Asia-Europe GRI CMA CGM announced a Sept. 20 general rate increase of $500 per 20-foot-equivalent unit encompassing all cargo originating in Asia and heading to North Europe. It currently costs $591 to ship a 20-foot container from Shanghai to North Europe on the spot market, which is 26 percent, or $122 more than... Roadrunner joins race to gain U.S.-Mexico cross-border freight To Mark DiBlasi, the rumble of trucks crossing the U.S.-Mexican border in El Paso is the sound of opportunity. The president of Roadrunner Transportation Systems, one of the fastest-growing U.S. trucking companies, is looking for new business in new markets across the Rio Grande. Roadrunner, which moves truckload and less-than-truckload freight...

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Royal Caribbean opens coffers Royal Caribbean Cruises will share more of its cash pile with investors, hiking its quarterly dividend by 25%. VLCCs find springboard Spot rates for VLCC lifting cargoes in the Middle East skyrocketed Thursday, awakening from their August slumber with a bang. Dorian newbuild pushed back Dorian LPG will see one newbuilding delivered later than what initially scheduled from Hyundai Samho. POSH hit with suit PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) revealed that it is facing litigation in Singapore centred on a collapsed property deal. Woo to carry on growth plan Busan Port Authority (BPA)'s new chief executive has pledged to continue with the redevelopment of the old port as scheduled. Signal auction date set US shipyard group could sell off assets as part of Chapter 11 process. Nabu criticises cruise lines A German green group says cruiseships with environmentally friendly emissions abatement techniques are still too few. Greece rejigs port sale Greece has officially announced it will revise the terms of the sale of the Thessaloniki port, in northern Greece. Bulker spill tackled Port workers in Thunder Bay have nearly finished removing almost 200 litres of oil that spilled from a bulker over the weekend. DFDS CFO sells stock Torben Carlsen offloads 5,000 units following a strong performance by the company's shares. Crew safe as boxship sinks All 20 seafarers have been rescued after a Meratus Line boxship sank in the Java Sea off Indonesia. CMA CGM merges loops French line CMA CGM and its Ocean Three partners have merged two Europe to Asia services, adding direct calls to Vietnam. UK P&I : "Zero tolerance" The UK P&I Club is raising awareness over casualties in enclosed spaces, which continue to blight the shipping industry. German yard's comeback The new owner of Germany's Nordseewerke shipyard is planning a return to the shipbuilding sector. Aussie crews face carnage A study has claimed that 93% of Australian seafarers will lose their jobs if employment rules are relaxed to allow greater foreign competition. Busy August for Tallink Tallink has built on the momentum from a strong second quarter as it saw passenger figures jump by nearly 7% in August. Iran output to rise 67% Iran's crude production will increase by at least 67% as sanctions are lifted, according to its oil minister. Sungdong seals deal Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has been appointed to assist financially troubled Sungdong Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering to get back on its feet. Crude market still crumbling Short term fundamental conditions in the crude oil market started to deteriorate again at the end of last week, Marex Spectron says. Fotis clings on for another year Fotis Karamitsos, the European Commission's maritime director, has again succeeded in extending his career beyond all expectations. Two missing as boxship sinks Two crewmen were reported missing after a containership sank in the Java Sea off Indonesia. Shandong Huahai files China's Shandong Huahai Shipyard is to undergo court restructuring to reorganise its debts. Susitna sold? A laid-up $78m US ferry that was too big for its berth could be heading to the Philippines. CMES and Sinotrans to merge Beijing has ordered a merger of China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) and the Sinotrans and CSC Group, according to a report today by Chinese shipping website Ship.sh. Otto Marine ties up two Otto Marine has secured charter contracts for two anchor handlers in deals worth $25.2m, it emerged Thursday. Mission accomplished Humpback whale, lack of wind and surfing at night can't stop African kitesurfing fundraiser. Recovery a long way off The dry bulk shipping market will remain in recession until at least 2017, according to new research by Drewry. Maersk still in focus Brazilian prosecutors have asked AP Moller-Maersk for more information as part of a sweeping corruption probe in Brazil, the company confirmed.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
NS invests in cleaner locomotives for Atlanta yard Port of Thunder Bay reports YTD grain shipments up 23% ProTrans opens new center in Eagle Pass, Texas Irish Continental Group's Container and Terminal Division posts strong half-year results PierPass website offers links to import container appointment systems Manila container terminal to implement truck appointment system Cameroon awards contract for multipurpose terminal in Kribi Commerce levies $3.5m fine for illegal armored vehicle exports Executive Moves: Association of Pacific Ports and TIACA BWR: Ocean3 Alliance restructures Asia-Europe loops FMC request for more information may delay OakPass program Greece seizes cargo ship carrying weapons to Libya

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
Balearia, LaNaval sign MoU for two LNG-fuelled ferries Agreement expected to 'firm up' in two months, says ferry operator. Shell's takeover of BG Group gains EU approval Deal requires additional clearance from China and Australia. 'Fuel-saving' windshield tested on MOL ship Expected to 'reduce wind resistance' and 'CO2 emissions'. China's ECA plans 'to be in place by the end of the year' Environmentalist says China has taken 'important step' in tackling ship-generated emissions. Cruise ships 'ranked' on emissions By German environmentalist group. Study demonstrates complexity of developing MRV and IMO's GHG policy Extensive CO2 data from Belgian fleet show speed is biggest factor in operational efficiency variations. Ex-BP trader joins BMS United Bunkers Piraeus firm makes senior appointment. Singapore: One in 10 bunker tankers MFM-equipped Another three vessels enter approved MFM bunkering fleet. Fishing vessel gets Rolls-Royce engine Fifth unit to be sold to fishing fleet. Fuel oil stocks are falling Imports to Singapore down 50% week-on-week. Longer routes open up arbitrage opportunities As cheaper bunkers make temporary storage feasible. Jump in number of idled containerships 'Lacklustre demand is expected to worsen further in October.' Tanker upgrade reaps financial rewards Bitumen tankers trades $700 above previous daily rate. Investment enhances commercial performance of bitumen tanker Vessel currently trading at $7,400 per day as compared to $6,700 per day before, says owner. Singapore: One in ten bunker tankers MFM-equipped Three vessels enter MFM bunkering fleet. Titan Petrochemicals: Funding for restructuring 'confirmed' New investors expected to complete shares subscription agreements by September 4. GAC grows Brazilian marine fuels, supply business Sixth Brazilian office opens on Tuesday. Crude increases as US equities rebound WTI futures climbed by 1.9% in New York on Wednesday.

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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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