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September 11, 2015

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Port Tracker expects 1.2pc more US container imports in September China trade has silver lining, 'healthier' than headline info suggests Imports tumble as exports' fall slows to drive up China's trade surplus Box Ship's shares dive 20pc over past month, down 56pc in last year Uber-like Lalamove or Easy Van makes way both sides of China's border Mideast materials handling exhibition in Dubai September 14-16 Floating oil storage, distribution industry meets in Singapore September 28 Demolition, reconstruction of jetty in Chai Wan to last 18 months EMO Trans opens in Hong Kong offering range of 3PL services NZB Airfreight expands its flying horse transport services to Heathrow Leipzig/Halle Airport ups cargo 7.7pc in July to record 84,397 tonnes Air China & South African Airways codeshare on China-Africa routes Volga-Dnepr flies tall cypress trees from Czech Republic to Uzbekistan

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Ashte CFS appoints Rajkumar Rawlani as CMD Asian Worldwide Services (I) completes a year of successful operations MLC assistance card launched to help seafarers in need Soyameal exports decrease 72 pc Haldia Dock Complex gets camera surveillance system JN Port & Antwerp Port Authority reach out to customers in Ludhiana & Chandigarh Weekly coal stocks at ports fall 3.8 pc INSTC may soon become reality DGFT launches certificate programme for ex-im trade INR turns moderately weak against dollar China's imports plunge by 13.8 pc in Aug. The fraternity gathered to acknowledge excellence

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Stack up high with ultra tractor units Navy veteran takes Mexico ops under wing Prince George to be cargo gateway Basel: twin-pronged terminal concept needed 100 trucks to haul hydroelectric equipment AF KLM Martinair Cargo introduces "real time care" Boxes, boxes and yet more boxes in Shanghai Sweeping changes across CSX board Refugees could lend a hand in logistics sector Long Beach setting records after 104 years AAL opens office in Seoul Groceries, mail and cars take to the rails Intermodal / Strasse Unusual shipment for special air cargo carrier XPO expansion: the sky is the limit More capacity on Rotterdam-Poland route Zambia's Daniella Smal is Fiata's Yiffy Scrapping out of favour Chinese authorities in favour third HKG runway

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
DryShips to wind down DryShips has confirmed plans to sell its remaining fleet, with vessels yet again shifting to founder George Economou's private account. The NASDAQ-listed company has agreed to sell 17 of its 39 bulkers and their charter agreements to Economou for USD377 million, including assumption of USD236.7 US box imports continue to climb Container business at America's major box terminals continued a steady growth trend that began earlier in the year as US retailers head into the peak shipping season. Overall import volume is expected to increase 1.2% to 1.61 million teu in September compared with September 2014, according to the Speculation as Nigeria lifts tanker ban The president of Nigeria has issued a directive suggesting a ban on certain tankers trading in the country may have been lifted, IHS Maritime has learned. The ban followed a directive by the president on July 15 preventing in excess of 100 vessels from lifting crude and entering Nigerian HMD expands orderbook South Korea's Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has penned yet another contract, its fourth in the last two weeks. Piraeus-based Evalend Shipping has placed an order for up to four LPG carriers, two of which are options if exercised. The 38,000 m3 vessels are scheduled for 2017 delivery. The last two weeks Seoul presses KDB to sell DSME stake The South Korean financial watchdog has asked state-run policy lender Korea Development Bank (KDB) to sell its shares in companies that are not part of its core business. Embattled shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering is top on the list of affected companies, which became KDB Share placement nets Hoegh LNG USD100 million Hoegh LNG Holdings of Norway has raised NOK844 million (USD100 million) in a private placement of shares. The listed LNG carrier and floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) company in the Leif Hoegh group placed 6.92 million shares with institutional investors at a price of NOK122/share. HMM parent and KEXIM in financing tie-up Hyundai Group, the parent of Hyundai Merchant Marine, will collaborate with the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) in what has been termed a "strategic business". The collaboration covers specially packaged financial support and the exchange of information. On 9 September, Hyundai Group Union goes to law over Canadian permits for foreign crew The Seafarers' International Union of Canada has filed a lawsuit against the Canadian Border Services Agency over the granting of temporary work permits to foreign sailors on foreign ships delivering cargo between Canadian ports. "The Government of Canada has allowed foreign workers to take 2,100 China clears wrecked containers at core area of Tianjin port blast Wrecked containers at the main area of a warehouse explosion in Tianjin port have been cleared out as of 8 September, announced the local government. The remaining steel structures, frames, and other debris have been cleared after detection and decontamination, and will be melted down later, said COSCO orders 11 mega box ships for $1.5Bn China's largest shipping company, COSCO, on 9 September placed an order for 11 19,000 teu container ships at four domestic shipyards. This is the largest single order for container ships Chinese yards have ever received. COSCO's listed branch China COSCO stated in its filling to the Shanghai Stock ReCAAP ISC: 18% rise in piracy incidents during January-August 2015 Singapore-based anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) reported an 18% increase in piracy incidents during the January-August 2015 period from a year ago. According to ReCAAP ISC's monthly report, a total of 141 incidents were recorded in the past eight months. Sinotrans & CSC launches shipping-specialist subsidiary in Shanghai Sinotrans & CSC, China's third-largest shipping and logistics conglomerate, set up a shipping-specialist subsidiary in Shanghai on 9 September. The new entity was named China Economic and Trade Shipping Company, with a registered capital of CNY10 million (USD1.6 million), a statement of Sinotrans & Tianjin Tianhai Investment revises VLCC ordering plan Shanghai-listed Tianjin Tianhai Investment (TIC), formerly known as Tianjin Marine Shipping (TMSC), has revised its very large crude carrier (VLCC) ordering plan to four with another four optional VLCCs. TIC had contracted China National Technical Import and Export Corporation (CNTIC) to arrange

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
XPO Logistics spends billions to acquire Con-way and the jewel in its crown, Menlo PHOTO BLOG: Air cargo congestion crisis at Dhaka Airport Forwarders must keep up with technology and add value to services or lose business

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
DRYS sells 17 ships to Economou, takes impairment charge COSCO in $1.51 billion newbuild spree Leaky lock could delay opening of extended Panama Canal Royal treatment for London International Shipping Week

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Monthly Port Tracker report sees import cargo volume gains Coast Guard calling for comment on Bellingham waterways management US rail freight traffic posts gains during week Foreign Trade Zone export value sets new high mark during 2014 Mitsui Oks contracts for pair of LNG carriers

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Navios Maritime Acquisition obtains firm rate for Nave Neutrino VLCC chartered out for two years at $40,500 per day Looming shipowner shake-up with respect to traditional models The debate between Wah Kwong chairman and Euronav chief executive highlighted the growing divide between differing growth strategies for shipping companies Ship sellers' secrecy increases accident risks, warns IUMI Key records on vessel condition are being held back and destroyed Investors face Midas and Medusa in Thessaloniki privatisation As the Greek government prepares for the privatisation of the country's second largest port, Linton Nightingale looks at the threats and opportunities facing potential bidders Shipowners and unions slug it out on FoCs Long-running campaign against open registries debated at ICS conference Nigeria tanker ban enters new phase Owners should proceed with caution as much still needs to be addressed Economou to buy 17 bulkers from DryShips Rest of fleet 'held for sale' triggering huge impairment loss Unilateral regulation is damaging shipping, warns IMO secretary-general Frustration grows as ballast water legislation blockages threaten to undermine the IMO's global regulation LISW slows gas-carrier spot chartering London's showcase shipping event causes VLGC spot market activity to slow as participants are out of the office Top box lines eye UK flag after reform pledge CMA CGM, Evergreen and Grimaldi all say they may expand their UK fleets Euroseas provides blueprint for completing newbuilding programme Euroseas provided guidance on how to meet its capital expenditure requirements through its $19.5m rights offering. But it will probably need to resort to additional equity raises to complete its four-vessel newbuilding programme Strong words to support a growing British maritime sector The British government aims to 'pull out all the stops' to keep Britain functioning as a thriving maritime country Nigeria relaxes tanker ban but industry remains 'baffled' 'Letter of comfort' could pave way for ships on banned list to return to trading in Nigeria. However, legal experts warn that review of activities still under way Ultra large containerships have probably 'reached their logical size limit' Ships beyond 24,000 teu-26,000 teu get to a point of diminishing return, says PSA chief executive Evalend orders 38,000 cu m LPG pair at Hyundai Mipo Debut orders could rise to four with reported options Red mist over red tape - where should shipowners and ports start in trying to make sense of Europe's regulatory tangle? In any discussion about broad-ranging policy matters and the EU, one must first try to define what is included in the discussion, but the difficulty with maritime policy is that it is a wide-ranging subject. Australian maritime authorities detain ship for MLC breaches Australian authorities detain a Panama-flagged vessel on crew welfare issues Talk heats up again around sale of KDB's stake in DSME South Korea's financial regulator is pressing for sale of shipbuilder along with KDB's other equity holdings in manufacturers Höegh LNG raises $100m for FSRU fleet growth Oslo-listed gas company stamping its presence further in expanding floating LNG industry Cosco orders for ultra large boxships strike at the nerves of alliance partners Pressure mounts on liner companies to order ultra large vessels Tianjin Tianhai seeks VLCC newbuilding tenders Cost of four vessels must not exceed $400m ACL picks Liverpool as home port for first new ship Grimaldi subsidiary continues to expand its presence on Merseyside Shipbroker McQuilling teams up with JonesTrading The partnership will provide more ways for the maritime transport industry to raise capital Maritime regulation is risk Lloyd's List regulatory timeline offers a guide to understanding the challenges posed by legislation

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Protesting truck drivers disrupt Toronto cargo deliveries A group of truck drivers protesting their classification as independent drivers are disrupting Toronto-area container deliveries by blocking trucking terminals. For the past three days, members of the Container Truck Association of Ontario have been picketing outside of trucking terminals in the greater Toronto area, urging fellow drivers to join their... UPS pilot strike unlikely but shippers could still see higher costs, analysts say The likelihood of UPS pilots striking is low, but while shippers will likely dodge service disruptions, they could be hit by higher costs if the parcel giant gives into union demands, analysts told JOC.com. The Independent Pilots Association, which represents all UPS' domestic and international pilots, Wednesday asked its membership to... CMA CGM offers bill of lading at Richmond, Virginia CMA CGM will offer a Richmond, Virginia, bill of lading to importers and exporters using the city-owned port, allowing shippers to tender cargo to the carriers or pick up shipments at the inland port on the James River. Four other carriers - Yang Ming, Zim, Mediterranean Shipping Co. and MOL - also offer a Richmond... Legislation aims to find middle road in US truck weight debate WASHINGTON - With both sides of the debate over heavier trucks readying for battle via the markup of the next federal highway bill, a U.S. House representative is proposing a middle road. Rep. Reid Ribble plans to introduce legislation that would increase the maximum weight of trucks using the interstate system... Record Long Beach port volume suggests importers returning for peak season Port of Long BeachAfter struggling through terminal congestion and labor disputes this past year, the nearly 23 percent year-over-year jump in volume through the Port of Long Beach in August, pushing traffic to a record high for the second month in a row, suggests importers are coming back for peak... Port Canaveral CEO apologies for labeling critics 'Luddites' Port Canaveral CEO John Walsh apologized for ridiculing opponents of the Florida port's plans for new rail line as "radical" and "Luddites." Walsh's apology followed an Aug. 26 port commission meeting at which he said environmental objections to the 11-mile rail connector, which is related to a port expansion, were based on... Tianjin volume plunges as clean-up effort progresses Container throughput at China's port of Tianjin, the world's 10th busiest, plunged 28 percent year-over-year in August as recovery and clean-up efforts from last month's deadly explosion continue. Wrecked containers at the site of a warehouse explosion in Tianjin port have been cleared out as of Tuesday and the remaining steel... Effort to keep Brazilian port ministry independent gains powerful ally Tecon Rio Grande container terminal in Rio Grande, BrazilStakeholders striving to keep Brazil's government from integrating the Special Ports Ministry, or SEP, with the Ministry of Transport have gained a powerful ally in Murillo Barbosa, head of the Association of Private Terminals. Barbosa said it would be a "huge loss to... Cosco ramps up mega-ship ambitions with order for 11 vessels Cosco, China's largest shipping company, Wednesday ramped up its mega-ship ambitions by placing a $1.5 billion order for eleven 19,000 twenty-foot-equivalent unit container vessels, expanding its ultra-large containership orderbook from 11 to 20. In a filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange, Cosco said it has ordered two container ships from Dalian... Chassis M&R uncertainty hangs over shippers Typically, once a U.S. longshore negotiation is settled, the affected ports revert to a state of normalcy despite whatever disruption occurred during the talks. U.S. West Coast negotiations over the past 20 years have never been without disruption but were always followed by near-normal operations that lasted in some cases... Fresh from car-hauler talks, Teamsters back UAW The Teamsters union is lending its horsepower to United Auto Workers Union efforts to secure a contract for more than 140,000 workers employed by the largest U.S. automakers. International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa promised on Labor Day that unionized car-haulers will support the UAW if the union... Korean carrier joins joint intra-Asia services Sinokor Merchant Marine is the latest container carrier to try to tap growing demand on the intra-Asia trade by setting up cooperation agreements with current operators on the route. In a press release, the South Korean carrier said its joint operation covers the CIX and CISC/CIX-2 services from Jawaharlal Nehru Port... Pakistan, India have big plans to expand trade corridors TAIPEI - Freight forwarders from Pakistan and India are pushing for the expansion of trade corridors through Iran and Afghanistan as the South Asia regional powers capitalise on the momentum generated by China's One Belt, One Road strategy.Pakistan already in April signed a $46 billion deal with China for a... Asia's food retailers forecast fast-expanding business, DHL finds HONG KONG - Food retailers in some of Asia's fastest-growing economies are expecting solid growth this year as expanding populations and rising income levels drive up demand, according to research commissioned by DHL Supply Chain.The logistics operator surveyed more than 300 industry decision-makers in India, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam for... Delays for LA-LB truckers worst inside terminal, not at gates Harbor truckers in Los Angeles-Long Beach continue to experience long delays at the ports, but statistics released Wednesday by the Harbor Trucking Association show that the worst delays are not spent waiting in long lines at the terminal gates, but rather inside the terminals. In other words, the 13 container terminals... Hong Kong startup launches freight forwarding platform A Hong Kong startup has launched a private beta version of a new online platform that is being billed as the "Expedia for freight shipping." It's a comparison a number of other young firms have made, but Freightos founder Zvi Schreiber says his may be the first to live up to...

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
Oz detains Pyrsos bulker The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) has detained a Pyrsos Shipping bulker over what it says were deficiencies related to crew conditions. DryShips shares lose 37.7% DryShips saw its shares spiral downward Thursday after announcing moves that could clear out its entire bulker fleet. Intertanko advises caution Intertanko appears cautious towards a letter issued by Nigeria today and said to give an end to the controversial ban of 113 tankers. Fotis cautious on privatisation Fotis Karamitsos has said foreign investments in ports should come with protective measures attached. Public money is best US shipping would need more public funding in order to grow, the head of the country's Maritime Administration (MarAd) claims. Economou buying DryShips bulkers CEO's private companies agree $377m deal to snap up 17 ships, with rest of fleet classed as held for sale; DRYS to book $795m impairment in Q3 as a result. Navios' two-year tonic Greece's Navios Maritime Acquisition (NNA) has won a two-year time charter for a 2003-built VLCC. UK to save $15bn The UK government will try to save £10bn ($15.4bn) from cutting unnecessary regulation of the maritime industry, UK minister for shipping and ports Robert Goodwill said. Fleet rethink needed Owners of bulk carriers may need to rethink their fleets as coal imports decline with the growing focus on reducing carbon emissions, delegates to the London International Shipping Week Conference heard today. Nigeria lifts tanker ban Nigeria has scrapped its controversial ban on 113 overseas tankers after nearly two months. Sudeste in business Trafigura-controlled Brazilian "superport" Porto Sudeste has kicked-off its operations with the first shipment of cargo. SALT in recovery room Scorpio Bulkers (SALT) is very close to completing its survival plan in the historic dry downturn, Deutsche Bank (DB) says. Shipping names stand Several shipping names in Greece's snap election are running in safe parliamentary seats and are expected to comfortably win a new four-year term. Tianjin readies $400m order Tianjin Tianhai is finalising the process of ordering four firm VLCCs, with options for another quartet. Drugs found on LNGC Peruvian authorities have discovered 211kg of cocaine hidden on a Teekay LNG carrier. COLL orders MR duo Coastal Oil Logistics Ltd (COLL) will replace two of its oil tankers trading in New Zealand with a pair of newbuildings, in cooperation with neighbouring ASP Ship Management. Samsung seals wage deal Unionised workers at Samsung Heavy Industries have agreed a new pay deal for 2015. Port loses ships Bangladeshi state-owned Chittagong port has been forced to hand over management of its three vessels to a local private player. L&S grows in Asia Leading Norwegian broker Lorentzen & Stemoco (L&S) logged a sharp increase in Asia revenue last year. VLR on a roll Lithuanian shiprepairer Vakaru Laivu Remontas (VLR) expects to treble its profit this year as demand for conversions and modernisations grows. KDB to sell DSME South Korea's financial regulator has said that state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB) will sell its stake in loss-making shipbuilder DSME. ABG: sale talks ongoing India's loss-making ABG Shipyard has said talks to sell a major stake to Privinvest Holding are continuing. Hoegh LNG raises $100m Hoegh LNG Holdings has raised NOK 844m ($100m) through a private placement of 6.9m new common shares at NOK 122 per share. Gothenburg volumes mixed Sweden's largest container port handles more boxes and cars, but less ro-ro traffic. GNRT ties up VL funds Shipowner says latest finance deals complete funding for tanker newbuildings.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
XPO makes LTL splash with $3b purchase of Con-way Descartes reports another increase in profits Shippers praise FMC for seeking more information on OakPass proposal Customs officials in South Africa seize $1.4m in illicit diamonds, gold Container imports continue to rise in preparation for holiday season Port of Rotterdam unveils plans for new harbor Yusen Logistics expands operations in Pakistan CMA CGM adjusts Americas loop COSCO orders 11 containerships with 19,000 TEUs capacity each Carl Kemp to lead legislative, public affairs at FMC

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2015
INTERTANKO advises banned tankers to avoid Nigeria 'We believe that there is currently no mechanism whereby a ship can be removed from the list of banned ships'. Vitol to supply bunkers to Houston, Mississippi River Firm currently supplies fuel at Port Canaveral in Florida, USA. Bureau Veritas acquires hydrodynamic simulation firm Acquisition able to help vessels reduce bunker consumption, says CEO. GAC to supply cruise ship with agency services, including bunkering option Deal inked with a Swedish ship manager. Bunker industry leaders join Minister's breakfast Event hosted by Gibraltar during London International Shipping Week 2015. EMSA rolls out Euro-Mediterranean LNG bunkering study Agency seeking tenders for four-year project. Technology choices 'the biggest risk to shipping' Selecting engines and BWMS for newbuilds major headache, but shipping must stop 'fighting regulations instead of finding solutions'. Bunker sales down at Russian port Figure fell 2.2% in the eight months to August, says Harbour Master. SGMF urges the adoption of LNG as a marine fuel 'To wait would be a mistake', says general manager. Arrested boxship goes on auction Vessel was held over a bunker dispute. LNG bunker barge construction starts Said to be first such vessel to be built in the US. ReCAAP: No piracy incidents reported in August But there were a number of armed robberies including one 'very significant' incident involving a bunker tanker. Construction starts for LNG bunker barge Vessel is the first of such being built in the US. ReCAAP: No piracy incidents in August One 'very significant' incident involving bunker tanker reported, it says. Singapore LNG specialist eyes bunkering market Pavilion Energy upbeat on SEA's LNG growth prospects. LNG 'is not a panacea' Stena Line CEO says scrubbers are 'superb solution' right now but sees shrinking role for HFO long term. GTT to supply containment system for LNG carrier Vessel ordered by Chandris from DSME.

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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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