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February 5, 2015

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West coast congestion shrinks global idle fleet to record low Taiwan's Kaohsiung 2014 volume up 6pc to 10.59 million TEU NY-New Jersey 2014 volume up 5.4pc to record 5,772,303 TEU Philadelphia up 16.7pc to 449,122 TEU, dredging 70pc done in 2014 Port of New Orleans 2014 box volume up 8.8pc to 490,526 TEU Euroseas considers splitting containers from dry bulk fleet Virginia port plagued by inefficiency as truck waiting times rise NYK, MOL wrap up charter deal for Cameron LNG project carrier CEVA strengthens expands Polish presence opening in Gdynia TNT offers daily trucking to Turkey via Kosovo for less urgent shipments AAL Japan launches local heavylift and breakbulk service Crew knew lashing strap broken before fatal Bagram takeoff: NTSB TIACA to address risk-based approach to new security rules Korean Air launches direct flights to Milan and Rome February 25 Icelandair Cargo flies to Boston to exploit No 1 seafood market

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
MOL, Mitsui sign deal to charter LNG carrier SS Transland Shipping & Logistics awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification TT Club appoints Regional Director for Europe, Middle East & Africa Soyameal exports may drop to 26-year low on poor Iranian demand Japanese delegation expresses interest to invest in & around VOC Port Kattupalli port handles 100th container vessel Mumbai Port Trust Sports Club emerges triumphant in carrom tourney Panaji Port notified for unloading of imported goods & loading of export goods or any class of such goods Reefer cargo exports contribute to Gujarat Pipavav Port's good quarterly results Vetting system intends facilitating global improvement at dry bulk terminals DICV launches BharatBenz trucks in Nepal Growth in factory activity slips to 52.9 in Jan. Higher demand & short supply increase India's agri imports Importer Exporter Code now available online India to seek scrapping of duties by US INR pares early gains against dollar IOC to set up LPG import facility at Paradip NBHC ties up with Canara Bank to promote warehouse receipt financing

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Krems grows on dry bulk Learn more about railway research Nationwide truck toll makes no sense Swire welcomes Pacific Liberty Promotions at ATA Clipper Logistics secures contract renewal Transport and logistics sector receives employer award Jonas Frank to develop China biz for Martin Bencher US freight railways making record investments AEW Europe acquires large logistics park CSAV concludes capital increase TT Club selects new Emea director Transfracht introducing CAF too Etihad launches Hermes CMS Port Nola nails new box volume record to masthead Transaero launches Moscow-New Delhi service

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Scorpio sheds more bulkers NYSE-listed Scorpio Bulkers has announced agreements to convert three Capesize newbuilding contracts into LR1 product tanker newbuilding contracts. Two of the Capesizes had been scheduled for delivery from South Korea in 1Q16, followed by one in 2Q16. Under the conversion deal, two LR1s will be US tightens MARPOL rules US-flag shipowners must soon meet stricter MARPOL rules as the United States falls into line with international oil pollution conventions. Published in the US Federal Register on 4 February, three new provisions that become effective on 5 May will tighten record-keeping for bunkering and raise Offshore players tackle oil price plunge Offshore maritime professionals pointed to continuing opportunities amid plummeting oil prices at the Singapore Offshore Finance Forum today. Speakers at the event at Goodwood Park Hotel stressed the varying impact of the price drop across the sector and looked at how to mitigate its impact. ITF warns Allseas to drop Nazi ship name The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has warned Allseas Group to immediately rename Pieter Schelte, a platform installation/decommissioning and pipelay vessel christened after a convicted Nazi war criminal. Contracted by Shell to service its Brent platforms on the UK continental MHI to spin off shipbuilding business Mitsubishi HI (MHI) said today that it has decided to spin off its shipbuilding business. The group, which counts aircraft manufacturing, machinery and shipbuilding among its businesses, said two new group companies at its Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works' Koyagi Plant would be created. One of Taichung Port throughput sets new high in 2014 Taiwan's Taichung Port has handled a total of 122.7M tonnes cargo throughput in 2014, recording throughput of more than 100M tones for the fifth year in a row, showed data released by the Ministry of Transport on 30 January. The port's throughput in 2014 was 2.11M tonnes more than the previous Jiangsu Rongsheng HI fails to repay $1.8M loans Jiangsu Rongsheng HI has failed to repay a combined CNY11.1M ($1.8M) to 15 small Chinese creditors in court ruling enforcement, due to the large number of outstanding enforcement cases against the shipyard. The 15 small creditors are all identified as Chinese suppliers to the shipyard, according to DSME wins order for LNG carrier South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has won its first LNG carrier order for 2015. The Okpo-based shipbuilder said today that the order was for a 174,000m³ eco-type carrier worth $200M. DSME would not reveal the customer's identity. The ship will be fitted with BP reports sharp fall in 2014 profit BP, the London based oil major, has reported a sharp fall in 2014 profit and a loss for the final quarter of the year. Result for 2014 showed a profit of just $3.8Bn compared to a $23.4Bn profit in the previous year. For 4Q14, the company reported a loss of $.4.4Bn compared to a profit of $1.0Bn in China-Myanmar crude oil pipeline on test run China-Myanmar crude oil pipeline (Myanmar section) was launched for a trial run on 28 January after the project was completed through five years of efforts by the two sides, according to Xinhua News reports. The starting point of the crude oil pipeline, Made Island Port, where the first large oil

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Newport News awarded $224.3 million for CVN 73 RCOH Sea trials show fuel savings after air lube system retrofit Petrobras CEO and five directors resign RayClean BWTS gets USCG AMS approval Damen Rotterdam drydocks Technip's Global 1200 Aker Philly and unions agree new four year contract

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Port of Everett selects GFA to expand midwest opportunities Diana Shipping extending charters of two Kamsarmax dry bulk vessels Mitsui ship rescues five stranded fishermen Hillsboro Airport Roundtable Exchange schedules public meeting for today TT Club names Kevin King as new regional director

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
HSH move may mark return of German covered bonds Other banks likely to be watching Hamburg lender's issue Maersk to axe capacity from Europe to South America Danish carrier blames decision on overcapacity on the trade lane European fuel suppliers to be targeted as part of new sulphur regime Port state guidance to suggest sampling gasoils as supplied to vessels to check with rule compliance Bourbon revenues steam ahead in shallow water But leading platform supply vessel player sees deepwater business dip in tough market Maersk Tankers: Je ne regrette rien Tanker player sticks by strategic long-term decision to exit crude tankers and focus on products Lower UK light dues to cut Asia-Europe loop costs by $30,000 a year Shipowners welcome reduction in fee to cover provision of navigational aids around the British Isles HSH $573m covered bond seen as diversification tool Low margin is good result for bank, say rivals Seanergy gets Nasdaq share price notice Company intends to regain compliance as it awaits first bulker in new fleet US refinery strikes stifle MR product tanker earnings Fewer exports as nine US refineries go on strike, stifling earnings for medium range tankers hauling cargoes out of the country CSAV completes capital increase programme Chilean company raises $398m of a target $400m First tanker retrofitted with air lubrication system Bubbles under hull reduce friction and fuel usage while vessel is under way MHI splits a key shipbuilding unit in broad restructuring Two new divisions will be created in Nagasaki, while cruiseship construction will remain in the aviation and transportation division DSME wins $200m LNG carrier order Contract follows prediction of strong year for Korean yard

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
TRAC unveils high-end,'green-tagged' chassis TRAC Intermodal has unveiled an upgraded service that provides higher-quality intermodal chassis that the company says will be pre-inspected and "green-tagged" so truck drivers can pick them up without waiting for repairs. TRAC, which has about 272,000 chassis and is the largest U.S. chassis lessor, said its TRAC Private Chassis Pool... US bill would further open Cuban market to ag, medical product exports WASHINGTON - U.S. agriculture and medical product shippers could gain a larger share of the Cuban market if a bill reintroduced by Rep. Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y. gets passed. Under current regulations, American agricultural and medical supplies can only be sold to non-state sectors on the island, such as co-ops and... Vancouver container trucking commissioner pick angers drayage drivers The British Columbia government's pick to oversee the new drayage program for Port Metro Vancouver has spurred a union driver backlash. Unifor has taken issue with the appointment of Andy Smith as container trucking commissioner, as the union argues his role as head of the B.C. Maritime Employers Association is a... Trans-Pacific carriers push aggressive general rate increases Shipping lines in the eastbound trans-Pacific announced an unusually aggressive program of rate hikes for the coming months, with two definite general rate increases totaling $1,200 per 40-foot container, and possibly a third rate hike in April. Increases in minimum service contract rates are also proposed. The Transpacific Stabilization Agreement, a... Universal technology to meet coming global ballast rules needed, WSC head says With new international ballast water regulations set to go into full force this year, the need for new and universal water treatment technology is more necessary than ever before, said World Shipping Council President Chris Koch. While there is general global acceptance of the IMO's ballast water treatment discharge standard, there... PMA head to hold teleconference amid fears talks with ILWU collapsing Amid a flurry of rumors that contract negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse and the Pacific Maritime Association are in danger of collapsing, PMA CEO James McKenna will hold a teleconference at 2 p.m. Pacific today to update the media on the negotiations. Negotiations began on May 12, 2014, and... US trucker Saia buys international reach with LinkEx acquisition Trucking operator Saia expanded its reach in international container shipping by acquiring LinkEx, a non-asset intermodal logistics company with headquarters in Dallas. Johns Creek, Georgia-based Saia will pay $25 million for LinkEx, which offers domestic and international transportation services, handling containerized ocean freight, air cargo, truck and intermodal rail, supply chain... TRAC, DCLI form 'gray pool' for PNW chassis TRAC Intermodal and Direct ChassisLink Inc. have formed a "gray" chassis pool to allow full interchange of most marine chassis in the Pacific Northwest ports of Seattle, Tacoma and Portland. The new TRAC Pacific Northwest Pool is structured as a market pool, operated by a management company. TRAC has created a... Long-delayed APMT Costa Rica terminal set to open 2018 After three years and near-derailment, APM Terminals has announced its long-delayed seaport on Costa Rica's Caribbean coast will begin operations in 2018. The company, a unit of Denmark's Maersk Group, has said the $1 billion Moin Container Terminal will add more than 2.7 million TEUs to the country's current capacity upon... Shippers' disgust with port congestion heard from Wall Street to DC Growing U.S. West Coast port congestion is getting more attention in Washington, D.C., and on Wall Street, as major shippers, including Tyson Foods and Cabela's, complain about delays and warn about further economic pain if they continue. The latest round of shipper complaints suggests that FedEx CEO Fred Smith's Dec. 17... Houston port sees extra business from US West Coast congestion Container ship lines are adding calls at Houston to handle U.S. exports and imports whose regular routings to and from Asia have been disrupted by congestion at U.S. West Coast ports. Houston is set for additional calls by Panamax vessels in the next several weeks, Roger Guenther, the port's executive director,... CMA CGM, Shipping Corp of India seek Asia-Europe rate hike CMA CGM and Shipping Corporation of India have announced new rate restoration initiatives on the Asia-Europe trade lane, effective this month. The French carrier intends to raise rates for westbound cargo moving on its Epic and Amerigo Express services from India to North Europe, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Baltic, Black Sea, North... US truckers target supply chain delays, tighten transit times As port congestion delays shipments on the U.S. West Coast, trucking companies are picking up the slack. Shorter transit times, more expedited service and delivery guarantees increasingly help U.S. shippers keep goods moving inland round the clock. Regional less-than-truckload carrier Reddaway is the latest trucker to offer an accelerated service option,... IATA: Global air cargo rebounds in 2014 with 4.5 percent growth Global air cargo traffic grew by 4.5 percent in 2014, boosted by a rebound in trade that ended several years of stagnation, the International Air Transport Association said. Growth accelerated through the year with December volume 4.9 percent higher than in the same period in 2013. The increase, which was more... Maersk cuts capacity 10 percent on slowing Europe-Med-East Coast South America routes Maersk Line said it has cut capacity by 10 percent on the trade between the east Coast of South America and Europe and the Mediterranean in response to the "steady decline" in market demand. Smaller vessels of between 4,500 and 6,500 TEUs are being phased in after the carrier reduced capacity... CSAV top Hapag-Lloyd shareholder after raising $398 million in stock auction CSAV has finalized a share auction that raised $398 million toward a capital increase in Hapag-Lloyd that will make the Chilean company the leading shareholder in the world's fourth largest ocean carrier. CSAV will have a 34 percent stake in the German carrier it merged with last year to create a...

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Costamare finishes strongly Costamare raised its dividend and revealed financing for a quintet of newbuildings as it breezed past Wall Street forecasts for the fourth quarter. Place your bets Day rates and asset values in many corners of the crude segment will remain strong through much of 2015, a leading tanker broker said Wednesday. Navigator lands loan Navigator Holdings has turned to commercial lenders for cash to fund newbuildings under construction in China. Street applauds SALT Shares of Scorpio Bulkers (Scorpio) started to gain momentum in midday trading Wednesday after the owner announced plans to convert more cape orders into contracts to construct product tankers. Conversion coup complete Scorpio Bulkers of Monaco is moving forward with plans to convert contracts to construct three capes into orders for an equal number of long-range-one (LR1) product tankers. Maersk Supply axing 20 Denmark's Maersk Supply Service is to lay off 20 onshore workers as it faces up to a poor offshore market. Scorpio's welcome fix Scorpio Tankers has secured a spot contract for one of its newly delivered vessels at a stronger rate than previous ships. Suez cuts LNG discount The Suez Canal Authority is cutting its discount for LNG carriers, Reuters reported, citing its chairman. Bubbling under Silverstream Technologies and Shell say they have conducted a successful sea trial of a new fuel-saving technique that funnels bubbles around a ship's hull. Nazi past haunts vessel New crane ship Pieter Schelte is not just the subject of a dispute because of its title as "the world's largest vessel" - but also for its controversial name. Blackrock back in at DHT Blackrock has raised its interest in tanker owner DHT more than two years after it ceased being a major shareholder. Pirates kill officer on Greek VLCC One officer died and three crew were kidnapped in an armed attack on a Greek-controlled VLCC off Nigeria, the Greek shipping ministry said. Fund risk for Rieber Norway's GC Rieber Shipping has sent a notice of default to a Stavanger-based private equity fund over debt obligations. Meratus' PSC pledge Indonesia's Meratus Line has said it will "go all out" to comply with international standards after three of its ships were banned from Australian ports. Dolphin orders double India's Dolphin Offshore Enterprises has made a comeback in the newbuilding market with an order for two vessels. Tallink ship staying on Canada's Marine Atlantic has renewed its charter of a Tallink ro-pax for another three years. Brittany charters ro-pax France's Brittany Ferries is expanding its fleet with a ro-pax chartered in from DFDS. Aker labour deal approved Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has seen its latest agreement with employees ratified by the Philadelphia Metal Trades Council (PMTC). HSH raises $570m Germany's HSH Nordbank has sold its first large ship mortgage-backed bond issue since 2008. Bourbon builds revenue French offshore shipowner Bourbon has boosted revenue in 2014 by 6.7% to EUR 1.385bn ($1.58m). DSME wins LNG carrier Korea's DSME has signed a contract to build a new eco-friendly LNG carrier worth $200m. Seanergy on notice Athens-based Seanergy Maritime Holdings has six months to boost its share price back above $1 or risk being delisted by the Nasdaq exchange. Iran strikes back Suspected Somali pirates have been chased away by the Iranian navy as they tried to attack two tankers. Nagasaki gets revamp Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is to spin-off commercial ship construction and hull block manufacturing at its Nagasaki shipyard. Navig8 bags chem cash Navig8 Chemical Tankers has closed its first debt financing facility to complete the funding of its orderbook at Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. Hackers target shipowner Marine Assets Corporation (MAC) has reportedly been subjected to a cyber attack, it has emerged. ADM sells terminal stake Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) is selling a 50% stake in its Brazil export terminal to commodity rival Glencore. Tanker owner files Chapter 15 An affiliate of Marine Cross Services, a little-known investment vehicle backed by financiers who are active in the product tanker segment, is seeking bankruptcy protection in the US.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Rep. Blumenauer proposes 15' increase in gas tax C.H. Robinson Q4 profit surges 21 percent DP World volumes grow 8.9 percent in 2014 FedEx Trade Networks adds new connections in Latin American Rite Aid to build regional DC in S.C. New Jersey company to install scrubber on Finnish ship Service Announcements: MOL and CEVA Executive moves: T. Parker Host, Host Terminals and KOM International Tech Bytes: Aljex Software and KVH Industries

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FEBRUARY 4, 2015
Insurance firm offers fuel-piracy cover for South East Asia 'Endorsement' can be added to existing Kidnap & Ransom (KR) insurance cover, says Seacurus. Ship officer killed in pirate attack on Greek vessel off Nigeria Three crewmembers were also kidnapped and are being held for ransom. US move to put LNG on equal footing with diesel fuel underway 'Taxing LNG based on energy output vs volume removes a disincentive to use the fuel.' Class society 'confusion' over scrubber discharges Scrubber manufacturer looks to MEPC to simplify approvals. 'Steady growth' in demand for scrubbers 'Owners who have installed scrubbers are now going to start seeing a real difference in their fuel bills.' Ship air flow system claims successful sea trials In Shell and Silverstream Technologies backed project. Bunker prices rally in major hubs But BP CEO says oil markets can probably expect low prices 'for several years'. LNG fuelling ships 'gaining momentum' Editorial says benefits outweigh drawbacks despite cheaper bunkers. DSME to focus on fuel-saving newbuilds LNG carriers are seen as profit makers. VLCC rates slump as demand for storage eases 'Floating storage is turning out to be a big disappointment for owners.' Fuel saving bulk carrier delivered to Italian group Vessel is capable of reducing fuel consumption by 20% compared to similar ships, says owner. Finnish shipowner buys scrubber for ECA compliance System to installed in the next few months. Korean yard lands 'eco' LNG order Ship design said to add 20% in fuel efficiency. Fuel-efficient PSV delivered to offshore player Japanese yard completes the final of four vessels in L Class series. Global shipping firm appoints bunker manager Assistant Bunkers Manager receives promotion. New team leader for Glander's Dubai office Kristian Korsgaard Pedersen is also a senior bunker and lubricant trader with the team. Dual fuel tug order goes to Spanish yard Vessels can be propelled by either LNG or MGO. Further arrests in US Navy corruption case Civilian held over bribery allegations. New general manager at Dan-Bunkering Zhang Chao, formerly from OW Bunker, is based in Beijing. Iranian fuel oil 'still arriving in Fujairah despite sanctions' 'If you deal with fuel oil and bunker business in the UAE, most likely you have to touch Iranian product.' Stena Bulk receives new 'fuel-saving' vessel Tanker lowers fuel consumption by '10-20% compared with other vessels of the same size'.

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PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

COMPANIES

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

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

SHIPPING

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

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

NEWS

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

Savona

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

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