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November 11, 2015

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Maersk CEO demands container line profit of US$150m in final quarter Pakistan's KICT celebrates achieving 10 million TEU milestone Cargo crime up more than 10pc in Europe, Middle East and Africa Panama Canal welcomes world's first LNG-powered box ship MAN to carry out world's first container ship dual-fuel LNG retrofit TransAtlantic sells container operations to X-Press Feeders for US$3.3m New container design aimed at eliminating the need to ship empty boxes Nordic Tankers & Borealis Maritime merge DHL expands multimodal network to link Taiwan to mainland China and Europe Lack of cold storage capacity for air freight in China Talks underway for new airfreight cargo screening regulations Alex Cruz to become new British Airways chief executive Frankfurt airport's January-September cargo volume contracts by 2.4pc

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Bahri organises get-together in Mumbai to mark visit of key management representatives CMA CGM to improve service between East Africa & Europe by upgrading NOURA EXPRESS service HANSA HEAVY LIFT transports three tugboats to Malaysia Kerry Logistics appoints new Managing Director for Europe Liberia launches enhanced web-based liability certificate facility Maersk Line marginally grows volumes in Q3 NOL confirms preliminary talks on potential acquisition SCFI spot rates down after major high Centre may levy anti-dumping duty on dry battery imports from China, Vietnam JSW Jaigarh Port handles first container vessel Kakinada Container Terminal launched GatewayRail, in association with NYK India & APMT Pipavav, commences weekly dedicated train service between Pipavav and ICD-Faridabad (Piyala)/ICD-Garhi Harsaru Rail freight productivity in Q1 falls for first time since 2010 CommMin to depute officials to Russia to find ways to ship dairy products Core sector grows by 3.2 pc in Sept.

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Miami's manager wants more Rush-hour lorry ban will not enhance safety Contargo in Ukrrichflot's wake Lessor investing in new traction Cooperation signed and sealed in Zurich Contship splashing out on handling capacity High calibre promotion at Ryder Finance veteran joins NCSPA Want a dog? Get one from the TSA 1,000 locomotives for Indian Railways Be sure to have your say in next LPI! Brussels - semi-happy with cargo Rotterdam raising the rates Paul brings up new cannon Agility tables Q3 results More intermodal links to German ports New line unveiled in Dubai Aging plane crashes in South Sudan New members flocking to Tiaca

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015
US Jones Act fleet safety called into question after El Faro Sonar equipment deployed in El Faro search. Credit: US NavyThe deadliest marine casualty in recent history involving a US-flagged cargo vessel has called into question the safety of the United State's Jones Act fleet and scrutiny of the country's maritime regulations. When the ro-ro container ship El Faro sank in... Neptun Werft wins double-ended ferry order Rostock-based Neptun Werft has secured a second ferry order from German owners. At the end of last month Wyker Dampfschiffs-Reederei Fohr Amrun (WDR) contracted the shipyard to build a repeat ferry similar to the double-ended ferry Schleswig-Holstein that Neptun delivered to the owners in December 2011. The new ferry will be... Carriers on Asia/Europe routes perform better than trans-Pacific, says report Container trade. Credit: Port of HamburgCarriers on the Asia-Europe trade were on time more often in the past 12 months than their trans-Pacific counterparts, according to a study of container shipping schedule reliability by CargoSmart. The shipping software solutions provider, launched by OOCL in October 2000, reviewed the schedule reliability of the three main east-west trades... Taking corporate social responsibility seriously at ports I sat up and took notice the other day when something you don't see too often crossed my desk. A press release jointly issued by five of the world's largest global terminal operators and one major port authority that announced the successful completion of a joint global environmental initiative. The... Klaveness sells five self-unloading vessels to Canada's Algoma and CSL Klaveness Ship Holding (KSH), part of the Norwegian privately-owned ship-owning group Torvald Klaveness, has agreed to sell five self-unloading bulk carriers to Canadian principals, the Norwegian company said in a statement. Under the terms of the agreement, affiliates of Algoma Central Corporation, and CSL Group will each acquire two vessels and... Hurtigruten refit contract revives Norway's Fosen shipyard Fosen Yard, Norway. Credit: PAA contract to refurbish five Hurtigruten ships has breathed new life into the Fosen shipyard in Rissa on the west coast of Norway after bankruptcy of its previous owner. Hurtigruten, which operates a coastal express ferry service in Norway and expedition cruising, will invest a total of NOK550... Tallink sells ferry then leases it back to cover route Superstar can carry 2,080 passengers. Credit: John PagniEstonia's Tallink Grupp has announced a sale-charterback deal for its fast ferry Superstar. The vessel was sold to - and leased back from - its subsidiary Tallink Superfast Ltd and Medinvest SpA, which operates as Corsica Ferries Group for EUR91.5 million (USD98.4 million). Superstar will continue... Taking corporate social responsibility seriously I sat up and took notice the other day when something you don't see too often crossed my desk. A press release jointly issued by five of the world's largest global terminal operators and one major port authority that announced the successful completion of a joint global environmental initiative. The... Newbuilding LNG Carrier for Kansai Electric Power Named LNG JUROJIN Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL; President & CEO: Junichiro Ikeda) today took part in a naming ceremony for the newbuilding liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier (1) LNG JUROJIN, which is co-owned by MOL and Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO; President and Director: Makoto Yagi; Headquarters: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture),... Australia transport watchdog unimpressed with ship safety* Two seafarers almost died at Port Hedland. Credit: PAThe International Safety Management (ISM) Code introduced in 1993 is failing seafarers, according to Australia's accident investigation centre. The Australian Transport Safety Bureau's (ATSB's) general manager for Surface Safety Investigations Peter Foley told IHS Fairplay that where the Ships of Shame report in 1992 was a... Former CP Ships chief Ray Miles passes away at 71 Raymond R. Miles, who headed CP Ships and Canada Maritime and helped shape the course of container shipping during a 43-year transportation career, died on Friday after a brief illness. He was 71. Miles began his career in 1972 with Ocean Transport & Trading in Liverpool. He was named executive vice...

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Sudden surge in air freight demand ex-Asia sees backlog build up Desperate Asia-Europe carriers hope new GRIs will kickstart a happier new year CEVA narrows losses in what its claims are 'robust' Q3 results Qatar eyes a stake in more airlines, while Etihad opts for more 777Fs TAL and Triton merge to become biggest intermodal freight container lessor Ecuador looks to air freight transhipment for growth as flower market peaks Farewell to a father figure of container shipping as Ray Miles dies at 71 Qatar Airways Cargo announces two Pharma Express routes from India

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Clyde Marine Services gets its first Damen ASD tug Atwood extends drillship contract, negotiating Brazil job Royal Caribbean orders another seven BWTS retrofits DSME hit by second fatal fire within months Two provisional winners in NJ offshore wind lease sale Klaveness unloads its self-unloaders Vane Brothers takes delivery of latest Maryland-built tug Crowley establishes two new business units Joe Mayhall joins Bollinger Shipyards

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Panama Canal responding to high backlog of vessels Los Angeles Port Commission Oks three FEMA grants Jim Quinn named chairman of port association board Crowley Maritime nets go-ahead for Canadian LNG imports Mitsui celebrates naming of new LNG carrier

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015
'Garnet' sale hits Diana Containerships results Owner posts net loss as lower charter rates also nibble at earnings Profit-sharing lifts Navios Acquisition to record results Owner confirms double VLCC purchase but is also buying back own stock Why smart and small still works Smaller owners are often more clever at inserting themselves as intermediaries in maritime supply chains Growth in transpacific traffic starts to slow But box volumes from Asia to North America remain healthy and particularly to Canada's Pacific Northwest Another fire breaks out at DSME yard One worker is killed and seven are injured OSG issues rare warning on US Jones Act tanker market Softening market conditions and regulatory compliance costs to weigh on decision to scrap six US-flag articulated tug barges Pitfalls remain in post-sanctions Iran Counterparty due diligence in respect to terrorism and human rights issues must be maintained, while restrictions are still in place with regard to 'US persons' DP World Australia and Tasports join forces to develop Tasmanian terminal Terminal operators announce plans for a new 2m teu facility at Port Burnie with laws restricting the movement of domestic cargo expected to be lifted Arronax: EU-backed Mona Lisa project on track to demonstrate achievements Is Mona Lisa 2.0 the shipping industry's smart phone moment - You don't know you need it till you get it? Better rates boost Gener8 profits to $32m Peter Georgiopoulos-led tanker giant sees 148% rise in voyage revenues in June-September Qube announces Asciano takeover plan Ports firm Qube's offer narrowly beats rival bid from Canadian asset manager Brookfield Yang Ming chairman: Ultra large containerships? Just say no Carriers need to call it quits on the war for market share, says Lu El Faro operations halted due to Tropical Storm Kate Storm strengthening as it moves away from the Bahamas Seatrade to acquire four handysize reeferships Ships to be delivered from Guangxin Shipbuilding & Heavy Industry's facility in Zhongshan, China, in 2017 Triton and TAL all-stock merger to create world's largest intermodal container lessor New holding company is expected to be listed in New York Safe Bulkers posts $7.5m loss Dry bulk operator feels impact of cancellation in wake of Daiichi Chuo meltdown

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Brazil trucker strike to intensify as Santos stevedores join in Credit: Pedro VicenteStevedores at Brazil's port of Santos, Latin America's largest container port, will join striking independent truck drivers demanding the resignation of President Dilma Rousseff. The truckers have caused limited disruption throughout the country since their demonstration began Monday, but the lay off of 4,000 workers from the Usiminas steel... What shippers should consider when choosing a port Rich Higgins, director of global logistics at Rockport Group, recently told the New England Cargo Symposium in Foxboro, Massachusetts what should be asked and considered whenever a shipper evaluates which port to integrate into its supply chain. First, to qualify for integration into the shipper's supply chain, a port must be... November forecast to be a strong month for US ports Retailers anticipate a jolly November for U.S. ports, with the National Retail Federation predicting that containerized imports will increase 8.3 percent over November 2014. Furthermore, last-minute importers of holiday merchandise should experience little if any port congestion. "Conditions aren't perfect, but the ports are running reasonably well," said Jonathan Gold, vice... Weather, influx of larger ships behind recent Panama Canal delays Nearly a month after a queue of ships began to mount on either side of the Panama Canal, canal authorities say they are now taking steps to expedite the traffic, decrease transit times and reduce the current backlog of vessels. Despite claims to the otherwise, the Panama Canal Authority said the... Industry collaboration could be key to more than port congestion I sat up and took notice the other day when something you don't see too often crossed my desk: a press release jointly issued by five of the world's largest global terminal operators and one major port authority that announced the successful completion of a joint global environmental initiative. The activities... Race to the top heats up for global transportation companies 2015 is coming to a close, and there have been numerous events over the last year that will shape how the ranking of the world's top transportation and logistics companies looks at the end of 2016. Although UPS is currently the world's largest transportation company, its reign may be short-lived,... VIDEO: Reliability one of shippers' biggest concerns Chris Logan, senior director, trade development, Georgia Ports Authority, discusses challenges facing shippers, cargo diversions, and the expansion of the Panama Canal with Alessandra Barrett, senior content director, JOC, at the JOC Inland Distribution Conference in Memphis, Tennessee, in September. Other highlights of JOC.com's coverage from the JOC Inland Distribution Conference... Brazil's second-largest container terminal set to begin dredging Brazil's second-largest container terminal, Terminal de Conteineres de Paranaguá at the port of Paranagua, will soon be able to handle ships of more than 10,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units as a result of dredging. The Administração dos Portos de Paranaguá e Antonina, the port authority for Paranagua, which is also Brazil's biggest port... Kintetsu World Express's net profit soars Kintetsu World Express Inc.'s group net profit surged 40 percent year-over-year in the first half of the fiscal year on the back of solid revenue growth driven by a weaker yen and brisk overseas cargo movements, especially in the U.S. The Tokyo-based company posted a net profit of 4.140 billion yen... Odessa port begins expansion work Odessa portCapacity at Ukraine's Odessa seaport will increase to 400,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units annually by 2017 thanks to the addition of a second phase to the existing container terminal. The $220 million expansion will take place despite the fact Odessa's container volume has fallen 12.5 percent year-over-year to 271,200 TEUs from January... Adani Group buys Kattupalli Port Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, the biggest India port operator, reached an agreement to acquire Kattupalli Port, a minor port complex built by domestic engineering group Larsen & Toubro Ltd. "APSEZ through its subsidiary Adani Kattupalli Port Pvt. Ltd. has entered into an arrangement to take over the operations of... Asia-Europe lines more reliable than trans-Pacific, study shows HONG KONG - Carriers on the Asia-Europe trade were on time more often in the past 12 months than their trans-Pacific counterparts, according to a study of container shipping schedule reliability by CargoSmart.The shipping software solutions provider, launched by OOCL in October 2000, reviewed the schedule reliability of the three... Felixstowe opens extended mega-ship berth The new cranes arriving at the newly-extended berth at Felixstowe.LONDON - The port of Felixstowe has officially inaugurated an extended berth that will enable it to simultaneously handle two mega-ships of more 18,000 twenty-foot-equivalent units of capacity.The U.K.'s largest container port has also acquired three new ship-to-shore gantry cranes to... Rotterdam increases discounts on transshipment cargo and feeders The Port of Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 terminal, reclaimed from the North Sea.The port of Rotterdam has increased the discount for containers that are transshipped to other Europe ports and has extended the discount for feeder containers.From January the average eight euro ($8.80) tariff for a deep sea container will be... Asia-Europe lines more reliable than trans-Pacific, study shows HONG KONG - Carriers on the Asia-Europe trade were on time more often in the past 12 months than their trans-Pacific counterparts, according to a study of container shipping schedule reliability by CargoSmart.The shipping software solutions provider, launched by OOCL in October 2000, reviewed the schedule reliability of the three... Felixstowe opens extended mega ship berth LONDON - The port of Felixstowe has officially inaugurated an extended berth that will enable it to simultaneously handle two mega-container vessels of more 18,000 TEUs capacity.The UK's largest container port has also acquired three new ship-to-shore gantry cranes to work on the quay of its newest terminal which has... Rotterdam raises discounts on transshipment cargo and feeders The Port of Rotterdam's Maasvlakte 2 terminal, reclaimed from the North Sea.LONDON - The port of Rotterdam has increased the discount for containers that are transshipped to other European ports and has extended the discount for feeder containers.From January the average eight euro ($8.80) tariff for a deep sea container... China's distribution chain faces Singles' Day tsunami of parcels China's distribution network can be choked by huge parcel volumes during busy periods.HONG KONG - China's top online retail platforms will be deploying enormous logistics resources to cope with the package volume generated by this week's Nov. 11 Singles' Day shopping festival that could see more than 1.5 billion orders...

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Top Ships falls out of Nasdaq compliance New York-listed shipowner receives notice from stock market after price stays below Ferry runs aground off North Carolina US authorities help transfer passengers off the Roanoke after incident off Hatteras. TEN price target cut on cautious strategy SGS analyst says longer-term charter strategy and low dividend limits upside for shares. Safe sinks 24.5% after dividend suspended New York-listed owner's shares plummet after Daiichi termination and quarterly loss. PG Tankers orders duo UK owner signs deal for products carriers at RMK Marine in Turkey. Farstad plunges to loss Offshore slump hits Norwegian owner as Petrobras cancels PSV deal. Miller cleared to buy Osprey UK watchdog approves UK P&I Club manager's move for underwriter. Vessel sale hits Diana Containership owner pushed to Q3 loss by scrapping of 1995-built Garnet. Huatai Heavy bags boxships Germany's Nordic Hamburg linked to deal for 1,400-teu vessels at Chinese shipbuilder. NNA takes flight Navios tanker company posts record Q3 result as it fixes $125m of finance for new VLCC. Pyxis Tankers in profit Newly listed Nasdaq owner reveals $2.87m in earnings for first nine months. Ardmore Shipping offloads products pair Anthony Gurnee-led owner selling twin vessels purchased from Samho in 2011. Iran's Gulf bunker volumes boom Sales of ship fuel have risen 30% since March as Tehran targets UAE supremacy. Spend it like Tsakos Analysts suggest higher dividend would be welcomed, but larger payout is not the only way to use cash horde. Phoenix takes Deutschland Former Deilmann cruiseship chartered for five years for European voyages. DSME hit by second deadly fire One worker killed and seven others injured as another blaze breaks out on VLGC at troubled Korean yard. Tallink sells second ro-pax Medinvest of Italy buying again as it pays $98m for Estonian owner's modern ferry. Seaspan seeking CFO Finance chief Sai Chu leaves role at boxship owner following 10 years of service. Klaveness cashes five ships in $190m sale Norway's Klaveness Ship Holding sells self-unloading fleet to Algoma and CSL Group. Vinalines banks $97m Vietnamese shipowner has boosted finances by selling stakes in 34 companies. DeepOcean wins again Norwegian owner fixes cable-layer newbuilding to Sumitomo - its third contract. Rieber fixes Polar Onyx Norwegian owner finds work for OCV as it settles Ceona charter dispute. Ray Miles dead at 71 Forty-year veteran who was the force behind CP Ships helped to shape the modern containership industry. Gener8 sees mixed results in Q3 Better rates and lower fuel costs push Generat8 Maritime into the black, but numbers come up shy of estimates. Solstad posts heavy loss in third quarter Weaker revenues and significant foreign exchange losses take their toll at Norwegian operator. CH Offshore takes a hit Challenging OSV market impacted by low oil prices drove down demand and charter rates. Triton and TAL merge Combination of the two companies set to create world's largest intermodal container lessor.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015
SGS acquires minority stake in 'Internet of Things' company CEVA revenues drop, EBITDA increases in Q3 AutoPort to process vehicles at Port Canaveral Agility posts mixed Q3 results Port of Thunder Bay reports strong grain, general cargo volumes COSCO, China Shipping 'sensitive' to shipper concerns about merger Allianz launches dedicated logistics unit in North America Linda Morgan, former STB chairman, dies CKYHE Alliance begins blank sailing program Port of Houston commissions tallest marine crane in North America Executive Moves: Crowley and essDOCS CP reportedly eyeing merger with NS Designs on bigger things for LLamasoft? Raymond Miles, founder of CP Ships, dies Commerce: South Korea, Turkey dump pipe U.S. drops South African ag products from AGOA AGCS launches new logistics unit in North America U.S. beef, lamb exports decline in September Yusen upgrades Duisburg site to handle dangerous goods GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd FMC reviews 8 OTI license applications Ocean shipping industry set for next wave of consolidation

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NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Lower bunkers support Gener8's bottom line Voyage expenses weakened over last 12-months. Canada: Mothballed storage facility back in use Bunker fuel among range of products to be stored. Oil majors regaining bunker market share In response to market credit concerns, and more demand for specialist and low sulphur fuels. Oil prices to remain low for the next four years IEA says crude oil prices are unlikely to return to $80 a barrel before the end of the decade. Iran eyes bunkering bonanza There are big profits to be made, says high-ranking executive. Sulphur rules see SOx levels drop to lowest level in six years Canadian port sees double boost from ECA regulations. Intra-Asia owner eyes bunker savings With order for two boxships. Tacomo LNG bunkering facility operational in 2017 Plant to provide LNG bunker fuel to TOTE Marine vessels. Fuel efficient PSVs prove worth in market, says US operator With opportunities for growth ahead. IBIA: Fuel quality an issue for Cancun convention Vessels still receiving poor quality fuel, says chairman. Intertek: MFMs 'might well change' function of surveyors Role remains same but function to differ, says fuel testing agency. Glander International Bunkering expands Geneva office Hires Joshua Hawkins as bunker/lubricant trader and team leader. Offshore firm: Fuel efficient PSVs 'attractive' for customers 'NAO sees opportunities,' says Nordic American Offshore. 'Eco' engine equipped small bulkers command premium Survey focused on about 30 ships, out of 8,500-vessel sample pool. Company fined for 'illegallly conducting bunkering operations in Dubai waters' Did not have the required permits.

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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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