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BRIEFS

January 9, 2015

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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd up rates on many loops January 15, February 1 Improved efficiency, reduced costs to boost carriers profits New 8888-TEU OOCL Taipei named, DBS Bank thanked High tide refloats grounded Land Rover laden carrier off Southampton Yang Ming adds ship to Japan-PDR-Taiwan-Thailand service Maersk's 14th Triple-E newbuilding to join a 2M Asia-Europe loop USAC receives second 14,993-TEU newbuilding ordered in 2013 Twenty-seventh 8,500-TEU newbuilding to join Evergreen's APG service US upset over Libyan tanker bombing, Liberia to demand answers Refrigerated containers expected to dominate reefer trade US east coast ports stand to win big from west coast problems SCPA to join land conservation efforts along Cooper River Corridor US Coast Guard sets up security zone set up around Boston courthouse OOCL is new ship provider on SE Asia-Australia ASA service Emirates SkyCargo introduces all-in air freight prices as fuel prices fall Moody's downgrades National Air Cargo's B747 financing British parcel delivery firm City Link in receivership, faces bankruptcy

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JANUARY 8, 2015
BCHAA felicitates Deepak Shetty on being promoted as Director-General of Shipping Dry bulk shipping set to face new challenges: BIMCO Human rights court order to compensate pirates is shocking, says IMB Oil tanker market looking up Iron ore imports hit record 8.05 mt in 2014 Port & dock workers protest against corporatisation of Major Ports Sagarmala project plan to be ready by end of this month West Quay-6 berth at Vizag Port to become operational after arrival of largest cranes from China Freight forwarders welcome Emirates SkyCargo's all-in airfreight rates Rlys earnings from freight up 12.19 pc in April-Dec. Extension of operation of residuary provisions of Garments & Knitwears Govt mulling reducing no. of export documents L&T secures large orders across segments No further curbs on gold imports, says Comm Secy

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Swisslog losing warehouse and distribution manager Isuzu UK overshoots 2013 record UTi receives CEIV pharma certification Jöbstl lightens carbon footprint CMB going into the box business WWL expands in strong automotive market DX buys City Link assets G&W opening purse strings for Pinsly Arkansas Chinese shipyards apply for safe recycling list Gulf Air serving more Saudi destinations Big Easy port gets new COO Walvis Bay gains perishable volumes NS unveils new low emission traction Four more B777Fs for Qatar Airways LA sees November box volumes drop ICS - position change on ballast water

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JANUARY 8, 2015
UK port security tightened up in wake of Paris shootings The UK has tightened its port security following the shootings in Paris that killed 12 people yesterday, the BBC reported today. As a precautionary measure there will be additional security checks at UK ports and stronger security presence at Calais as a result of the United Kingdom's increased Felixstowe handles world's largest container ship China Shipping Container Lines' 19,100teu box ship CSCL Globe made its European maiden call at the UK's Port of Felixstowe during a 70-day voyage that began in China's Tianjin Port. Built at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea and classed by DNV GL, the 400m-long CSCL Globe is the first of five Sunken Cemfjord may be left as 'sea grave' Strong currents and dangerous seas mean that it might be too dangerous to recover cement-carrier Cemfjord and the bodies of eight seafarers believed to be trapped inside. The Cyprus-registered vessel turned over in bad weather in the Pentland Firth, off the north coast of Scotland, at the weekend. Wärtsilä adds X62 engine to its low-speed, two-stroke range Wärtsilä has announced that its latest low-speed, two-stroke engine, the X62, has passed its design validation and type approval testing. The tests were carried out in October 2014 at Hyundai's Ulsan engine works, followed by successful sea trials in November, with the Aframax tanker Nissos Viking Line sets own record Finnish ferry company Viking Line last year carried more passengers than ever. The Åland-based company's vessels carried more than 6.6M passengers, which is an increase of 76,500 on the previous year. This achievement was highlighted last December by the company's 200-millionth passenger since the Rail's share at La Spezia rises to 35% The Italian port of La Spezia has announced a 10% growth in cargo moved by rail in 2014, raising the proportion of traffic by rail, mostly in containers, to 35%. This strong growth translates into nearly 7,000 rail box convoys leaving or entering the port gates last year. "[This growth] Knightsbridge Shipping fixes 15 Capes with RWE Knightsbridge Shipping, a listed dry bulk carrier owner in John Fredriksen's business empire, said it has entered an agreement with RWE Supply & Trading on the charter of 15 Capesize vessels on long-term contracts. "The basis of the transaction is to employ the vessels on index-linked contracts. S Korean shipbuilders pessimistic about 2015 Instead of aggressive order-taking, South Korean shipbuilders may only strive to maintain current order backlogs in 2015, said an analyst in a research note. Youngsoo Han of Samsung Securities said, "After reviewing New Year messages from CEOs of Korea's big three shipbuilders - Hyundai Heavy Wärtsilä wins major China engine order The Finnish power solutions provider Wärtsilä has won its biggest-ever order to supply engines for a stationary cutter suction dredger being built at a Chinese yard for a Chinese contractor. "With a total installed power of 24,000kW - driving two dredge pumps plus generators - and 5,200kW of cutter power, China's iron ore inventories hit 11-month low Iron ore inventories at major ports in China stood at 100.6M tonnes as of 2 January, recording the lowest number since 24 February 2014, showed data from SteelHome, a Shanghai-based steel information provider. Inventories were down by 12% from the highest 113.7M tonnes inventories in last July, P&I clubs warn of bauxite liquefaction risk Protection and indemnity clubs have issued warnings of the liquefaction risks of bauxite cargoes, following the sinking of Gearbulk's Supramax bulker Bulk Jupiter on New Year's Day. The ship was carrying over 46,000 tonnes of bauxite from Kuantan, Malaysia, when it sank off Vung Tau, Vietnam, China helps search for QZ8501 black boxes A Chinese rescue vessel left a military port in Sanya, in southern China's Hainan Province, Monday night to search for the black boxes at the suspected crash site of AirAsia flight QZ8501. As requested by Indonesia, the naval ship Yongxingdao, with 48 divers and underwater search-and-detect EMAS Offshore posts net profit of $148M Singapore-listed offshore oilfield services provider EMAS Offshore today reported net profit of $148.4M for its first financial quarter that ended 30 November 2014, from earnings of $13M in 1QFY14. The higher net profit achieved was due to the $137.5M bargain purchase gain arising from the Container shipping overcapacity continues Shipping business had a gloomy 2014 and the bearishness is expected to persist this year, said OCBC Investment Research. OCBC Investment Research analyst Eugene Chua commented in a report, "The shipping industry is also positively correlated to global economic growth. Although IMF [International HHI labour union rejects wage agreement The labour union of the world's largest shipbuilder, Hyundai HI (HHI), has rejected a tentative resolution on the wage and collective bargaining agreement for 2014. Through an official announcement on its website, the labour union stated that 66.47% or 10,390 members voted against the agreement. On Triyards starts 2015 with two liftboats orders Singapore-listed fabricator and engineering solutions provider Triyards Holdings (Triyards) began the year with two new liftboats orders worth $75.4M. The vessels belong to the next-generation state-of-the-art four-legged liftboats, which can accommodate 150 persons each and can be utilised for Nanjing Tanker terminates VLCC charterparty Nanjing Tanker, a Chinese tanker operator currently undergoing restructuring, has terminated two charterparties over two VLCCs with Sinokor Merchant Marine, incurring losses of $4M for 2014. The two VLCCs were identified as 2009-built Beijing Sunrise and 2011-built Dalian Glory, a regulatory filing

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JANUARY 8, 2015
Bibby Subsea charters Bordelon newbuild ULIV Marine Group Boat Works wins four Navy contracts Tsuneishi Shipbuilding delivers 200th Kamsarmax bulker Exelerate completes 700th Ship-to-Ship LNG transfer Wärtsilä makes X62 fully available on market ClassNK updates container stowing and lashing guidelines

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JANUARY 8, 2015
Dan Robbins named president of Bellingham Port Commission OOCL celebrates christening of new 8,888 TEU containership DOT emergency funds available for Washington roads hit by flooding Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics buys Mexican firm Carlogistics Department of Commerce releases November goods/services trade numbers

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JANUARY 8, 2015
StealthGas races to buy back 'cheap' shares Vafias eyes requesting more funds for repurchase programme Owners saving $9,000 per day on bunker fuel on spot voyages Big savings come as 2015 looks rosy for crude tankers but might present challenges for product tankers as new vessels hit the water Ashdown to take IACS top job Former CoS and CLIA man takes over in May Ocean Rig expands deal with Eni off West Africa One-year extension and agreement for second drillship extends contract backlog by $187m Navios Acquisition fixes VLCCs at enhanced rates Angeliki Frangou says tanker arm aims to increase charter periods in stronger market Hoegh Osaka may avoid general average Cargo interests hoping for absorption clause to kick in Thome appoints DNV GL's Nortun as chief executive Owner Olav Eek THorstensen to focus on chairman role HHI to restart labour talks after workers vote down wage deal South Korea shipbuilder is forced to return again to the negotiation table Eimskip swoops on reefer forwarder Shortsea operator says the acquisition is part of its external expansion Maersk product tanker fixture helps industry make strong start to 2015 Shifting global refining capacity changing the face of the product tanker industry in 2015 Cosco Shipping plans to raise $400m via new offering State shipping conglomerate pushes ahead with fleet expansion Lower Australian dollar boosts coal exports Analysts see the increase as relatively short-term, with coal shipments from Queensland continuing with limited growth or plateauing during 2015 Knightsbridge inks energy charters Some 15 capesize vessels to be chartered to European energy business

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JANUARY 8, 2015
Virginia handled record 2.4 million TEUs in 2014 The Port of Virginia handled a record 2.39 million twenty-foot-units of containers in 2014 while returning to profitable operation and working to bring congestion and delays under control. Container volume increased 7.6 percent from 2013. The port closed the year with a strong December, handline 203,276 TEUs, a jump of 12.3... US intermodal volume dips but key performance metric improves U.S. intermodal volume last week slipped 0.7 percent year-over-year but a key metric of rail performance improved, suggesting that the major railroads continue to make headway in improving overall service. Average U.S. intermodal train speeds in the week ending Jan. 2 were 0.7 miles per hour faster than in the prior... 'Internet of Things' to connect trucking, global transport This is the year the "Internet of Things" - the growing network of products, from home thermostats to industrial machinery, that connect to the Internet - moves from the back room to the show floor. There are 900 "Internet of Things" exhibitors at the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las... US Congress keeps distance from ILWU-PMA labor talks WASHINGTON - Rep. Janice Hahn, the California Democrat who co-founded and co-chairs the Congressional PORTS Caucus, this week told her colleagues that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and West Coast waterfront employers reaching a labor contract was essential to the U.S. economy. For shippers and transportation providers frustrated with long delays... US truck spot market pricing settles, remains 'strong' Spot market truckload rates are slowly backing off their fourth major peak of 2014, but that has more to do with lower fuel prices than lower post-holiday freight demand. The national average spot market dry van rate reported by DAT dropped from $2.10 per mile for the week that ended Dec.... Arsenault named Hyundai Merchant Marine's Americas CEO David J. Arsenault has been promoted to president and CEO of Hyundai Merchant Marine America and Hyundai America Shipping Agency, responsible for North, Central and South America. Arsenault joined Hyundai Merchant Marine in 2004 and previously was responsible for sales. He has 28 years of industry experience. He was country manager for five years... Court affirms ousting of NY-NJ port hiring agent A New Jersey appellate court has upheld the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor's right to revoke the license of a port hiring agent for associating with organized-crime members. The decision by Superior Court of New Jersey's appellate division followed a New York state appeals court ruling last year that upheld the... Asia-Europe carriers face struggle as capacity grows, economies slow Asia-Europe is sure to be the most exciting liner route in 2015 as it faces an influx of the world's largest container vessels, head-to-head battles between new and expanding carrier alliances, volatile freight rates and an accelerating shift from long-term contracts to spot market deals. Against this bearish outlook, most carriers... China Cosco sends 17 more ships to the scrap yard HONG KONG - China Cosco Holdings continued its aggressive scrapping programme, disposing 17 vessels in the last quarter of 2014 for $50 million. Four container vessels and 13 bulk carriers with an aggregate capacity of 919,853 deadweight tons were sold to scrapyards as the mainland's largest shipping company continues to take... CSCL Globe makes maiden Europe call The 19,100 TEU CSCL Globe enters the Port of Felixstowe for the first time.HONG KONG - The world's largest container ship, the 19,100 TEU CSCL Globe, sailed into the British gateway Port of Felixstowe this week to make its maiden European call in a loop that will include Rotterdam, Hamburg... Forwarders gear up for Chinese New Year cargo surge HONG KONG - Asia forwarders are preparing for a busy first quarter with a six-week sweet spot between the western year end and a late Chinese New Year expected to drive up cargo volumes being shipped out before the mainland's most important holiday. Chinese New Year falls on Feb. 19, which... Asia-Pacific airlines posting record freight growth Andrew Herdman, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.HONG KONG - International air freight demand accelerated late last year, driven by strong growth in shipments of electronic goods going into the year-end festive season, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said today. In freight tonne kilometre (FTK) terms,... LA-LB still aiming for gray chassis pool launch next month Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said the Southern California ports continue to work toward a Feb. 1 roll-out date for a neutral, or gray chassis concept at the busiest U.S. port complex, despite the protracted contract negotiations between the longshore union and waterfront employers. It surfaced earlier this...

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JANUARY 8, 2015
SBLK tackles gap Greek bulker operator Star Bulk Carriers is gearing up for a campaign aimed at raising cash to plug the funding gap tied to its newbuilding programme. Attention turns to RWE RWE Supply & Trading made waves this week when it emerged as the charterer of 15 capes from Knightsbridge Shipping in a deal that caught many forecasters off guard. BRS behind cape coup Barry Rogliano Salles (BRS) has emerged as the architect of a transaction that saw Knightsbridge Shipping charter more than a dozen capesize bulkers to RWE Supply & Trading. OW mounts offensive A panamax containership controlled by Cosco Container Lines (Cosco) of China has landed at the centre of a legal battle between OW Bunker and a former customer. Navios VL sets new high Navios Maritime Acquisition has secured period employment for two VLCCs, including a new arrival at a multi-year high. HRG buying back Norwegian ferry group Hurtigruten is to spend NOK 500m ($46m) on redeeming a bond loan. Poseidon stretches deal Ocean Rig has seen its long-term contract for one of its drillships with energy major Eni extended for an additional year. StealthGas nets $7m Nasdaq-quoted LPG carrier owner in the money following sale-and-leaseback. Cruiseship worker jailed A cruiseship room attendant who assaulted a passenger and attempted to kill her in February 2014 has been jailed for 30 years and five months. Brokers eye resale openings Shipbrokers are scouring Scorpio Bulkers' newbuilding catalogue for resale opportunities. Berg joins BW LPG BW LPG has recruited former Eitzen man Pontus Berg to replace a departing executive. Drugs found on cargoship Guyana authorities have seized 192kg of cocaine hidden on an Intership Navigation vessel. Charter joy sparks Golden Ocean John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean was on the march in Oslo this morning after a major capesize charter success. Stena RoRo cleans up Sweden's Stena RoRo is fitting US-designed exhaust scrubbers to one of its ships to meet new European fuel regulations. Thome appoints Nortun A classification expert will join Singapore-based Thome Group as its new chief executive officer. KDB builds stake Korea Development Bank (KDB) has reinforced its position as the biggest shareholder of shipowner Pan Ocean ahead of its sale. Cosco offloads 17 China Cosco Holdings has taken its fleet renewal scheme one step further with the disposal of 17 vessels. CSDC plots $560m buyback China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is planning to buy back outstanding convertible bonds worth CNY 3.47bn ($558.38m) after its share price rose. Gadkari approves ports India's shipping minister Nitin Gadkari has okayed funding for two new port projects. New fire on ro-pax Firefighters have tackled a new fire on the Norman Atlantic at the port of Brindisi. Crew airlifted from grounded cargoship Turkish rescuers have airlifted 10 crew from a cargoship that took on water after grounding in a storm off the port of Samsun. Triyards gets a lift Singapore-listed shipbuilding group Triyards Holdings has gotten off to a good start in its first financial quarter with orders for two new liftboats and a net profit of $8.22m. ISC declares dividend New York-listed International Shipholding Corporation (ISC) has declared a dividend of $2.375 per share on its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock and a dividend of $2.25 per share on its Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock. EMAS shows results Singapore-listed EMAS Offshore has reported a $148.4m net profit for its first quarter 2015 results. Baltic Trading lands loan US bulker owner Baltic Trading has lined up a credit facility that will be used to refinance debt and fund a pair of newbuildings.

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JANUARY 8, 2015
Factory production impacted by port congestion HMM America selects new president and CEO Air cargo expands into 2015 WWL acquires integrated automotive logistics provider 750 ton generator discharged in Charleston Salt shipments up this year on Great Lakes Eimskip acquires Dutch reefer forwarder COSCO announces GRI on imports from Far East and Indian subcontinent ASF Intermodal opens Charlotte terminal Executive moves

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JANUARY 8, 2015
Report: Shipowners look to MGO for US ECA compliance Rather than 'boutique' ultra-low sulphur fuel oil-type material. Paris terror attack triggers increased port security At the French port of Calais and at the Eurostar terminal in Paris. Belgian bunker company seeks court protection Wiljo was left being owed up to $10 million by the collapse of OW Bunker. Shipping companies 'should see profits rise' Dubai-based tanker company welcomes impact of falling fuel costs. Low bunker prices may put a break on scrapping 'The more ships that stick around the slower the recovery.' 'More buyers' as IFO prices firm Singapore bunker market sees prices climb for the first time in almost two weeks. Canada to increase ECA enforcement Says 'a range of enforcement options' will be introduced in 2015. New engine type offers 'exceptional fuel savings' 'Engine fully approved and available to the market.' Ship arrest in Singapore Marshall Islands registered tanker held. ECA rules linked to boost in bunker calls UK port says vessels have been lifting MGO. Update on Hong Kong OGV sulphur rule New at-berth requirement to take effect by mid-year. Bunker-saving VLOC design launched in China Design claims to cut fuel consumption by over 18%. Greek bunker player suspends barge deliveries to Piraeus 'Unhealthy market conditions' behind decision, says report. Panama authorities revise bunkering rates New rates to take effect in April. Crude gains as US inventories rise US crude production rose 11,000 barrels per day to 9.13 million last week.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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