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BRIEFS

December 9, 2015

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US west coast October cargo volumes flat, BCOs fearful of labour strife Hazmat-laden 4,500-TEU Hanjin Aqua on the rocks in Indonesia Building a million TEU box shop proves to be a challenge in Naples China's carbon trading warns of problems with nationwide implementation Shippers: Why 25 needed to sign for Nigerian cargo, but only one in S'pore? China-British Commonwealth trade is projected to hit US$1 trillion by 2020 Maersk starts direct service from west coast South America to Japan 17,859-TEUer debuts in LA as CMA CGM Ben Franklin docks on Boxing Day PLA launches super maintenance ship Titan to keep busy River Thames tidy Containerised US dairy cows go to Vietnam to provide milk for children Hong Kong airport secures US$$650 million loan for 3rd runway Finnair to hire 100 pilots, 300 cabin crew to prepare for long-haul growth Chennai airport re-opens after heaviest rains in 100 years grounds all flights CEVA expands warehouse near Kuala Lumpur - now biggest in southeast Asia Chapman Freeborn Airchartering opens in Katowice, Poland's science centre

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DECEMBER 8, 2015
CMA CGM improves its Europe-Africa Lines CMMI's conference on mandatory container weight verification tomorrow Construction of Jal Marg Vikas waterways project to commence in March next year Cotton exports likely to rise by 18 pc in 2015-16 Oilmeal exports decline by 41 pc on price disparity Almost all shipping lines implementing e-DO at JN Port Coal stocks at key ports up by 2.4 pc to 12.57 mt Indira Container Terminal berths maiden vessel of Liberty Global Logistics KPT invites EoI to develop Port-based industrial park in Kandla Navi Mumbai Airport RFP likely to get govt nod soon SEZ developers raise key issues at meet

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Weighty arguments Fiata registration - even easier online Cash to cut congestion in Delaware Europe's airports welcome new commission strategy Higher road tolls, lower track prices Logix award for Munich-Parsdorf logistics centre Smart ship made in China New contract logistics director for Iberia Sweden extending UHF track and trace system Joe Pitcher joins maritime training provider Mega move from Japan to Kazakhstan From North Asia to Australia and Papua New Guinea Emirates mothballing large part of current fleet HHL: two new offices and one new agent Driving e-commerce via Indian connection Ocean freight rates in free fall Construction work starts on Pittsburgh rail terminal

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DECEMBER 8, 2015
Port of Tallinn starts ferry company, issues bonds to build ferries A design for one of the new ferries. Credit: Port of TallinnEstonia's largest port has issued EUR60 million worth of bonds and established a ferry company. The wholly-owned state Port of Tallinn has set up a 100% subsidiary, TS Laevad Ltd, that has ordered and will then operate four local... Mundra set to surpass J N port as India's biggest container gateway Credit: Mundra portMundra port is building a new container terminal, the fifth overall, as it looks to expand capacity in Asia's third biggest economy. Mundra is India's biggest commercial port located in the north western state of Gujarat. The new terminal is designed to handle 1.2 million teu and will be... Turkish yard wins offshore wind support vessel order Turkey's Yalova-based Cemre Shipyard has secured a contract to build a service operation vessel for the offshore wind farm industry. Ordered by Esvagt of Esbjerg in Denmark the vessel will support MHI Vestas Offshore Wind technicians maintaining wind turbines off the Belgian coast on the Noblewind project under a 10... Impact of APL's G6 alliance exit in spotlight CMA CGM's plans to bring APL into the O3 Alliance once the NOL acquisition is done has put the spotlight on the G6 Alliance and what the loss of its Singapore-based member would mean. On Monday, CMA CGM vice chairman Rodolphe Saade announced that a USD2.4 billion offer was to be... Commentary: Impact of APL's G6 alliance exit in spotlight Credit: Hannes van RijnCMA CGM's plans to bring APL into the O3 Alliance once the NOL acquisition is done has put the spotlight on the G6 Alliance and what the loss of its Singapore-based member would mean. On Monday, CMA CGM vice chairman Rodolphe Saade announced that a USD2.4 billion... Sembcorp must set aside USD460 million for rig cancellations, say analysts Jurong shipyard, where most of Sembcorp's rigs are built. IHS/Krispen AtkinsonSembcorp Marine would have to make provisions of SGD 643 million (USD460 million) for eight rig orders that are at risk of being cancelled, predicts Singapore securities firm UOB Kay Hian. UOB Kay Hian analysts Nancy Wei and Foo Zhiwei said... DSME bond repayment allays financial fears DSME shipyard. Credit: HasenpuschBeleaguered South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said it has been repaying loans and corporate bonds, allaying fears over its financial standing. DSME could be staring at KRW5 trillion (USD4.3 billion) of losses after unveiling concealed losses from offshore plant orders in July 2015. The... Jurong Port to build oil storage terminal with Oiltanking Jurong port. Credit: Joachim AffeldtSingapore's Jurong Port, primarily a destination for dry bulk and breakbulk cargoes, will be adding a storage terminal for chemicals and petroleum products to its facilities. The port and Oiltanking Singapore Limited, the Singapore-based subsidiary German liquid bulk terminal operator Oiltanking GmbH have signed an agreement to... Salvage Union promises clampdown on unethical behaviour Maritime Maisie struggled for a place of refuge. Credit: Lloyd's Register.John Witte, the new president of the International Salvage Union (ISU), has delivered a strong message that unethical behaviour by some salvors will not be tolerated. Witte, senior salvage master for diversified US salvage company Donjon Marine, highlighted the issue during... Phnom Penh port to list on Cambodian Securities Exchange The Cambodian bourse. Credit: CSX Cambodia's Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) will become a listed company on 9 December after a successful initial public offering (IPO) that saw 20% of its share capital sold to private investors. PPAP raised USD5.2 million with the sale of 4.1 million shares in three tranches.... Container freight rates hit year low in October Credit: PAContainer freight rates suffered a sharp fall in October to their weakest level this year, figures released by Container Trade Statistics (CTS), the UK based consultancy show. Their freight rate index, which includes both spot and contract rates, fell by six points to 71 in October, well below the previous... Grounded Hanjin ship has detention record Container ship Hanjin Aqua that ran aground in the Sunda Strait on 4 December with class A hazardous cargo and a hole in its hull, had been detained in Australia for repairs earlier this year. Australian Port state control detained the 51,032 gt vessel in the port of Brisbane in September... DryShips' losses near billion-dollar mark DryShips founder George Economou. Credit: Chris Preovolos/Marine Money.Financial fallout from slumping bulker rates has topped off enormous impairment charges at George Economou's DryShips, which is in the process of selling most of its fleet. On 7 December, the NASDAQ-listed shipping company posted a net loss of USD820 million for 3Q15,...

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DECEMBER 8, 2015
Plunging sea freight rates bad news for air cargo as price gap hits new record Analysis: Deutsche Bahn may be planning some pruning of the corporate tree NYK quits as Asia-West Africa trade goes 'from bad to worse' with rates and volumes falling Smog-bound Beijing details ECA plans Tanzanian PM probes alleged port container scam Call for open skies at Schiphol dominates air cargo debate Cargolux boosts African business after poaching DB Schenker director

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DECEMBER 8, 2015
PPG says new tank coating is a game changer ABB solutions picked for Yamal LNG project icebreaker DDG 1000 is out on sea trials Esvagt orders new design wind farm service vessel TOTE Maritime Alaska names Michael Noone President Foss Maritime names John Parrott COO

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DECEMBER 8, 2015
TOTE Maritime Alaska taps Michael Noone as COO US inks Customs agreement with Dominican Republic Coast Guard rescues man from drifting sailing vessel Crowley Maritime adding 400 new refrigerated boxes "K" Line selects BISHU MARU as name for new LNG carrier

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DECEMBER 8, 2015
Paragon Shipping signs agreement over $38m outstanding debt $57m facility was set up as an exchange for the sale proceeds of three vessels TEN to resume $20m stock buy-back programme Shares will be repurchased in open market transactions at management's discretion Diana and Jiangnan delay handover of two newcastlemaxes Move said to be mutually beneficial for Greek owner and Chinese builder Suezmax rates from the Middle East track VLCC gains Aframax market supported by Kuwait to Singapore trade OSV owners should focus on costs and utilisation to survive More than half of companies analysed for AlixPartners study could be headed towards bankruptcy US eases shipping sanctions for six months Rapid box trade growth attracting major line interest Supramax index stays around seven-year low Rates roll down from last week's level amid a long tonnage list Evergas orders four new ethane carriers Newbuildings to be delivered from first quarter of 2018 IBA and Human Rights at Sea introduce app to help seafarers report abuse Program for smartphones and tablets helps to record images and video which can be used as evidence in court Svitzer takes delivery of two Damen ASD tugs 3212 in the UK Tugs to carry out general towage and escort duties at ports of London and Felixstowe Vallianz Holdings clinches time charter contract worth up to $98m Charter to start in first quarter of 2016 Chennai container movements affected by floods Port slowly resuming operations as floodwaters recede CMA CGM expects Yildirim's exit to be gradual French line in discussion with Turkish investor about redeeming $600m of convertible bonds maturing next month CMA CGM puts US west coast ports to the test with 18,000 teu ship No decision yet on whether vessels of this size will be deployed regularly on the Pacific, says Rodolphe Saadé DryShips posts $820m net loss Third quarter sees a drop in daily revenue in dry bulk carriers but a slight rise in tankers NASSCO delivers first of five Eco class tankers to APT Construction and operation of tankers will comply with the Jones Act CIT Maritime Finance provides $40m loan to Valløby Shipping Startup tanker owner enters chemical market backed by private equity group KfW commits to financing two Royal Caribbean cruiseships German bank will cover loan but seeks syndication

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DECEMBER 8, 2015
GT Nexus Whitepaper: A Holistic Approach to Source-to-Pay Many companies today still employ various point solutions from niche AP and P2P software providers to execute the financial supply chain. In doing so, companies over-complicate the very process they seek to simplify. Point solutions reside in a silo, preventing the flow of data across departments such as sourcing, logistics,... US import volume forecast to end year with a whimper U.S. retailers expect import volume will close the year with a whimper, with inbound volume set to slip 0.1 percent year-over-year in December. Although import volume will surge in early 2016, much of that is because of easy comparisons to the same periods in 2014, according to the Global Port Tracker.... Hostile takeover of NS by CP after rejected bid seen as unlikely Norfolk Southern Railway's second rejection of a takeover bid from Canadian Pacific has ignited talk of a potential hostile takeover - something the Class I railroad industry has never seen and is unlikely to occur, according to an intermodal analyst. "There hasn't been a hostile takeover of a railroad to my... Freight rates hit lowest point of year in October Container freight rates suffered a sharp fall in October to their weakest level this year, figures released by Container Trade Statistics, a U.K.-based consultancy, show. Their freight rate index, which includes both spot and contract rates, fell by six points to 71 in October, well below the previous 2015 low of... Japan shipping industry outlook darkens Teikoku Databank Ltd., a leading corporate credit research firm in Japan, has painted a bearish picture of the nation's shipping industry, citing growing uncertainty over China's economy. The Tokyo-based research firm said that the number of Japan shipping companies exiting the market could increase this year and into 2016. The overall revenue... Variability is foe of port performance, Ports America executive says Peter Ford, chief strategy officer, Ports America, addresses the JOC's third annual Port Performance North America Conference in Iselin, New JerseyISELIN, New Jersey - Container ports need a fresh, no-holds-barred examination of ways to reduce variability that hobbles productivity, Ports America's chief strategy officer said Tuesday. "I think at some point we need to take... Variability is foe of port performance, Ports America executive says ISELIN, New Jersey - Container ports need a fresh, no-holds-barred examination of ways to reduce variability that hobbles productivity, Ports America's chief strategy officer said Tuesday. "I think at some point we need to take a white paper and start fresh and work backwards," said Peter Ford at the JOC's third annual... Freight transportation industry transformed in 2015 2015 may not go down as the most disruptive or revolutionary year in freight transportation history, but it's certainly been one of the most transformative ones. The year opened, after all, with the second contentious, congestion-inducing longshore labor contract-negotiating process in as many years. When the dust settled in February with... Phnomh Penh port to list on Cambodia Securities Exchange Cambodia's Phnomh Penh Autonomous Port will become a listed company on Wednesday after a successful initial public offering that saw 20 percent of its share capital sold to private investors. PPAP raised $5.2 million with the sale of 4.1 million shares in three tranches. A share price of 5,120 riel ($1.26) was... Throughput flat at India's busiest public container ports Container throughput at India's major ports inched up 1.83 percent year-over-year in the first eight fiscal months, as sluggish global demand dragged down volume growth at the country's state-owned cargo gateways. Volumes during April to November totaled 5.4 million 20-foot-equivalent units, up from 5.3 million TEUs a year earlier, the newest... Ocean carriers repeating mistakes of 2009, Drewry says Ocean carriers are repeating some of the mistakes that pushed many close to the brink during the 2009 crisis but the industry is in better shape to survive the current crisis, according to Drewry Shipping Consultants. The 2009 crash, triggered by the global financial crisis, saw container demand decline by an... US railroads crack down on terminal free time for shippers At least two Class I railroads are cracking down on how long shippers can keep their containers and trailers at intermodal terminals via shorter free-time windows - and one of the railways has hiked storage fees - in an effort to improve network velocity. Their efforts, unsurprisingly, have frustrated some shippers... S&S Activewear to speed distribution with Kansas distribution center S&S Activewear will open a distribution center in the Olathe, Kansas, becoming the third company to announce plans for manufacturing and logistics operations in the Kansas City area in the past month. The promotional apparel wholesaler, will occupy a 473,000-square-foot distribution center in Olathe, expanding its national one-day shipping footprint. The... NY-NJ 'gray' chassis pool awaits deal with ILA Creation of a centrally managed chassis pool at the Port of New York and New Jersey is awaiting an agreement on labor issues involving International Longshoremen's Association jurisdiction over maintenance and repair. Port interests have been working since early 2014 to create the "gray" pool, which would allow truckers to pick...

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DECEMBER 8, 2015
Star Bulk Carriers sells bulker quartet New York-listed shipowner unloads two capesize vessels and two kamsarmaxes for $122m. OSVs face growing debt risk Report from US restructuring consultancy says some OSV owners face bankruptcy risk. China Cosco Holdings president resigns 'No disagreement' as Jiang Lijun is replaced by Xu Zunwu amid merger talks with CSG. Five Szafir crewmen freed from captors Polish officials say men taken hostage by pirates off Nigeria coming home Navios Partners stock surges as fears ease Analyst lowers price target but says company has the cash to weather dry-bulk storm. Seanergy mulls more vessel acquisitions But New York-listed shipowner says pursuit is 'cautious' after seven-ship deal. TEN goes again Greek tanker and LNGC owner resumes share buyback programme worth up to $20m. NewLead bitumen tanker secures pay rise Michael Zolotas-led shipowner sees six-month option taken out at a higher rate. Sino-Global pulls tanker buy US-listed company scraps $10.5m deal to acquire vessel from Hong Kong owner. Dorian files for $500m shelf offering The New York-listed VLGC shipowner looks to raise additional capital at future point. Ro-ro spill investigated Owner of Finland's Fjordvagen says thruster leak could have lasted two weeks. Paragon Shipping sells trio Greek owner confirms disposal of three bulkers to pay off $38m loan with Commerzbank. Moody's takes more positive view of SCF Russian owner's improved position and stronger state of government bonds draws revisions. Sembcorp's new record Singaporean shipyard claims to be topping the list of LNG vessel repair projects worldwide. Global Ports targets $434m Russia's biggest terminals group lines up bond issues to refinance existing debt. Evergas adds ethane capacity Jacques de Chateauvieux-led company places order for up to six 32,000-cbm carriers in China. Euroseas scraps again Second vintage boxship in quick succession said to have been weighed in by Nasdaq-quoted owner. Nacks' new LNG design Chinese yard and Lloyd's Register develop dual-fuel multipurpose eco-ship. PSA makes European move Singapore tug group offers fleet of modern crew transfer ships in partnership with manager Njord Offshore. Schroders snaps up more Norden shares Major investor buys a further $7m slice of Copenhagen-listed bulker and tanker owner. Vroon goes in-house Dutch owner ends longstanding Dens Ocean management deal for livestock carriers. NOL chief executive explains sale of 'icon' Ng Yat Chung talks over difficult $2.4bn decision as Rodolphe Saade reveals year of serious consideration. Aurora in Wilhelmsen Ship Management JV Norwegian takeover target signs deal to take its VLGC fleet under WSM management. Augustea leads panamax demolition drive Italian owner scraps youngest panamax bulker so far this year with numerous others to follow, brokers say. Ferry debut delayed HighSpeedFerries needs further financial backing for UK to France run, council says. Esvagt orders wind ship Danish owner heads to Turkey for new vessel to maintain turbines off Belgium. Relief for Myanmar US lifts trade and ports ban for six months to boost opposition party after election win. CIT funds Valloby acquisition Private equity-backed owner hopes to become tonnage provider to the chemical tanker sector. Nomura downgrades J3 Earnings estimates trimmed for NYK, MOL and K Line on slowing demand and tonnage oversupply. Jurong Port targets tankers New liquid bulk terminal will support the increasing demand of storage needs in Singapore. Dorian files for $500m shelf offering The New York-listed VLGC shipowner looks to raise additional capital at future point. Shipping stocks get more time Singapore Exchange extends deadline for listed companies to meet new anti-speculation rules.

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DECEMBER 8, 2015
TOTE containers washed overboard en route to Puerto Rico Lakes limestone trade thrives in November Norfolk Southern knocks back second CP takeover offer U.S. transportation hiring bounces back in November UAE container terminal prepares for expansion IAG Cargo adds 26 new stations in Europe Ex-Im Bank back in business Crowley adds 400 reefer containers to equipment fleet Canada prepared to retaliate for unresolved U.S. COOL issues U.S. meat exports struggle in October Siemens to use Amber Road for China trade management Obama signs highway bill, triggering CSA reboot North American railway volumes down 1.8% in 2015

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DECEMBER 8, 2015
Bunker prices tumble in hub ports Rotterdam 380 cSt material has lost $20 in two days. 'True worth' fuel update from ViswaLab Suggests the 'best' fuel from Middle East is worth $36 pmt more than the 'worst' fuel from Singapore. China unveils plans for curbing sulphur emissions from ships Self-styled ECAs will not be as stringent as rules already in force in North America and Northern Europe. Objections filed against OW US liquidation plan One company is afraid of losing right to pursue vessels for $1.5 million worth of unpaid bunkers. Oiltanking to delay Indonesian Karimun terminal start-up to Q1 2016 Oiltanking Singapore is now in advanced negotiations with potential lessees. Platts Pre-Report Survey of Analysts' EIA Data: Refinery Runs May Boost Products Oversupply Analysts surveyed by Platts Monday estimate crude oil inventories declined 1.2 million barrels. ANALYSIS: Rampant US refinery runs could add to product stocks oversupply These bearish fundamentals will likely keep the oil complex teetered on the edge of further declines. Oil complex settles lower as OPEC reawakens supply glut fears NYMEX January crude settled $2.32 lower at $37.65/b, while ICE January Brent fell $2.27 to settle at $40.73/b.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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