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January 12, 2015

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Asia-Europe off 44pc to US$975/TEU, transpac off 6.6pc to $1,930/FEU Arbitrator: Panama Canal Authority owes canal builders US$233 million Named after SS man, world's biggest ship brings controversy to Rotterdam First backhaul stop for Maersk's 18,300-TEU Marstal to be Tangier-Med Ocean shippers will be compelled to grapple with service cuts: SeaIntell US imports to rise despite west coast port congestion, says Port Tracker PSA Marine expands LNG towage presence with joint venture in Oman Buenos Aires new Tecplata box terminal opens to an uncertain future Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Iran lay out new Central Asian railway Gulftainer's Sharjah's CT handles 400,000 TEU in 2014 Oz's box trade to triple over 20 years to 19.4 million TEU: BITRE IATA expects 4.5pc increase in global air freight markets in 2015 Qatar Airways places firm orders for four B777Fs plus options for 4 more Denver short-haul cargo pilot dies in crash, another survives forced landing Air cargo screening gaps threaten Canadian security, says border agency

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JANUARY 11, 2015
Bhavani Shipping registers its CHA licence in Mumbai MoS suggests steps to FinMin to restructure shipping industry MRPL ships sulphur to China Shipping Minister dedicates Kochi-Lakshadweep vessel & Lakshadweep Wharf to nation Shipping Ministry now on twitter Chile all set to boost cherry shipments to India China's export benefit withdrawal won't impact steel cos in India FinMin extends anti-dumping duty on Chinese melamine by one year Oilmeal exports drop by 34 pc in Dec. First phase of Sohar Port & Freezone filling up fast, says official Centre will fund NH development in Kerala, says Gadkari ER earns 18.6 pc more revenue from freight during Apr.-Dec. Rlys carries 5.04 pc more freight during Apr.-Dec. 2014 ABB wins INR 256 cr. contract from Ceylon Electricity Board Australia ready to pursue talks on FTA with India, says official Coal, power & cement sectors show double-digit growth, says Jaitley Forex reserves decline by $ 471.4 m to $ 319.23 bn GAIL (I) extends LNG tender once again to Feb. 17 Impose 30 pc duty on pulses to check cheap imports, urge growers INR 6K cr. worth infra projects commissioned in Mumbai last year INR stages remarkable rally of 98 paise to end at 62.32 Commemorating 100 years of the return of the Mahatma to India Complex heavy refinery cargo handled in Pakistan by Aaras Coscol contracts for 4 multi-purpose heavy lift vessels SC Ports Authority handles heaviest energy project Suzlon likely to develop offshore wind farm in India

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Lower slot costs to drive profitability New 24plus partner serving Belgium IAG Cargo goes platinum Strukton Rail lands maintenance contract Freja recruits new global project manager More freight through European airports Knorr-Bremse goes shopping in Switzerland Clecat applauds Emirates' all-in cargo rates Leadership changes for Thome ITX Cargo and Magnafrete bonding in Portugal A B747-8F trio for Silk Way West Eurotunnel Le Shuttle smashes traffic records New hoisting gear for ICTSI Polish Upgrade for Antwerp's connectivity platform

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JANUARY 9, 2015
Holland America crew member jailed for attack A 29-year-old Indonesian national has been sentenced to 30 years and 5 months in prison by a South Florida federal court for attacking and attempting to murder a cruise passenger. Ketut Pujayasa was employed as a room service attendant by Holland America at the time of the February 2014 attack on Costa Rican day cruise turns deadly Three people were killed after a tour boat capsized off the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. The 30m (100ft) catamaran Pura Vida Princess was carrying 99 passengers and 10 crew when it capsized on 8 January during a 90-minute excursion between the mainland and Tortuga Island, according to an AP report. New cable-laying vessel delivered to Van Oord Dutch offshore contractor Van Oord took delivery of the first Damen Offshore Carrier (DOC) 8500 cable-laying vessel, Nexus, at the end of December, it was announced today. Once all cable-laying equipment is fully installed on the vessel, it will install electricity cables for the Gemini Offshore TUI Group pays EUR278M for Europa 2 Germany's Hamburg-based TUI Group announced today that it was paying EUR278M ($328M) to acquire the luxury cruise ship Europa 2, which it already operates under charter. The May 2013-built Europa 2 is currently operated by TUI Group subsidiary Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten (HLK) but owned by Swiss Gibson employees launch buyout Shipbroker Gibson confirmed today that it is to undergo an employee buyout and that there are no future plans for a merger or acquisition. "We are keeping everything in-house," Gibson managing director Nigel Richardson told IHS Maritime, adding that the move would protect employees from "anyone Osaka salvors tackle weather and water Höegh Autoliners' pure car and truck carrier Hoegh Osaka, which was deliberately grounded on a sandbank in Southampton Water on 3 January after developing a severe list, floated free on a high tide at 13.55 yesterday. Acting for H'egh, Mark Clark of Navigate Response told IHS Maritime that after NYK boss: no end in sight for overcapacity Overcapacity persists even though shipping is in demand, NYK president Yasumi Kudo said today. In his new year message, Kudo said, "While the demand side is maintaining an expansionary tone, supply pressure in shipping capacity remains deeply rooted, particularly in terms of container ships and Auditing system launched to end enclosed space deaths An auditing management system that will include live input from crew members has been created to address the ongoing problem of enclosed space deaths. Maritime e-training provider Videotel has teamed up with Mines Rescue Marine, which was originally a mine rescue specialist, to create the Enclosed MyFerryLink Dover shutdown maintained Channel Tunnel operator Eurotunnel is to seek a buyer for its ferry subsidiary, MyFerryLink, following today's confirmation by the UK's Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) of a ban on the ferry company using the port of Dover. The tribunal upheld the decision of the Competition and Markets Authority Volkswagen ramps up shipments European car manufacturer Volkswagen increased vehicle shipments via its German hub Emden by more than 6% last year. The group's port terminal subsidiary, Autoport Emden, announced today that the number of finished vehicles loaded and discharged at Emden rose to 1.31 M - the highest annual volume Fugro Equator joins seabed search for MH370 The refit of the Fugro Equator has been completed and the vessel is now on its way to the priority search area to join the underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Until now, the Fugro Equator has been engaged in bathymetric surveys, with 208,000 square kilometres of the search Dredging begins in Singapore's Sungei Changi Maintenance dredging of Singapore's Sungei Changi, formerly known as Changi River, has begun and will last until 5 June. A notice from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said that dredging work will be carried out by excavator on flat top barges. "The dredged materials will be Papal visit may bring congestion back to Manila Manila's ports could become congested again with the upcoming papal visit, the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has said in appeal to get cargoes moved. "The next seven days will make or break the port decongestion efforts being carried out by the government," the Authority said in a 7 January Yang Ming takes new ship and launches new routes Taiwanese carrier Yang Ming Marine has announced that it will deploy 4,662teu box ship YM Enlightenment for its China-Pakistan Express (CPX) service. This new container vessel was delivered on 5 January, the third of five 4,662teu full-container vessels built for Yang Ming by China Shipbuilding China COSCO's scrapped tonnage exceeds target China COSCO, the flagship listed-unit of COSCO Group, sped up offloading of old tonnage with a total of 56 scrapped ships in 2014, according to its stock filings. The number exceeded the original target for 2014 that China COSCO had planned earlier that year. In January 2014, the company announced PSA Marine Qalhat seals contract with Oman LNG Singapore-headquartered PSA Marine and Oman-based Golden Dunes International (GDI) joint venture company, PSA Marine Qalhat (PSAMQ), has won a 10-year contract with Oman LNG (OLNG), a JV between oil major Shell and Omani government. Under the 10-year contract, PSAMQ will deploy four new-built tugs

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JANUARY 9, 2015
American Cruise Lines to add modern riverboats to fleet Odfjell cuts jobs, to use fewer Northwest European officers VPS names Managing Director for the Americas World's largest ship arrives in Rotterdam Damen delivers innovative cable layer to Van Oord Cheoy Lee delivers tug quartet for Oman LNG terminal Matson raises 4Q 2014 outlook

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JANUARY 9, 2015
Tacoma Port Commissioners name Don Johnson president Yang Ming celebrates naming of new 4,662 TEU containership Matson raises income outlook for fourth quarter of 2014 Trade between NAFTA partners up during month of October US rail freight traffic numbers up during week, month, year

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JANUARY 9, 2015
XL's Catlin takeover won't change soft hull market Shipowners can still expect low rates, say sources Star Bulk expands public offering to scoop $245m Fundraiser looks to cover newbuilding funding gap but triggers sharp fall in share price UK court rule against Eurotunnel owning ferries MyFerryLink could be forced to close down Dover to Calais service following latest decision by UK competition body Aegean pounces on OW-operated vessels in Germany US listed company continues moves to fill market gaps left by collapsed bunker supplier New suezmax tanker indices on Baltic Exchange reflect changing trade dynamics Instead of West Africa to Atlantic coast, the Baltic Exchange now reports rates for West Africa to northwest Europe Box lines faced with slow steaming conundrum Research shows that fuel prices have reached the point where slow steaming no longer saves bunker costs Maersk and MSC inaugurate 2M with Dalian loading Update: Brand new Triple-E Munkebo Maersk will be the first ship to sail in mega alliance. MSC Oscar to follow in a fortnight Spot rates continue downward trend Double-digit drop in Asia-Europe rates increases pressure on carriers to succeed in mid-January price push Golar LNG raises funds for floating liquefaction project Golar focuses on floating liquefaction and regasification during what it sees as a temporary dip in the fortunes of traditional LNG shipping WFW behind Reliance's VLEC shipping deal with MOL Law firm advises on Indian industrial giant of shipping project Avance Gas lines up $200m for four more VLGCs Five banks participating in loan White list falling short of Beijing's goal to channel yard loans Chinese banks stick by their own qualifications in sizing up credit-starved shipyards Sharjah volumes exceed 400,000 teu for 2014 UAE container terminal posts double-digit volume growth NYK gung-ho on LNG as others highlight risks Japanese shipowner betting big on LNG as others raise concern over Asian LNG demand growth and new cargo supply from Australia and the US No full market recovery on cards for handysize and supra sector in 2015 Easing of oversupply will be insufficient to boost rates significantly Week on Wall Street \| January 9 Sizing up crude opportunities and flirting with contango China Cosco sends 17 ships for demolition Flagship listed unit meets goal of scrapping 41 vessels in 2014

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JANUARY 9, 2015
US exporter layoffs highlight West Coast port congestion damage A Washington state-based timber company said it will lay off an unspecified number of workers at its Longview liquid packaging site because the labor dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association has hampered its ability to ship certain products. Weyerhaeuser ships mostly through the ports... US-Mexico trade boom shows little sign of relenting Accusations that Mexican municipal authorities were complicit in the presumed September killing of 43 students by drug traffickers has rocked the country just as it appeared drug-related violence was decreasing. The situation is grave, but those who focus merely on the tragic headlines miss some positive news: Mexican factory production is... Survey of US shippers finds biggest spurt of optimism since 2011 U.S. shippers are the most optimistic they have been in nearly three years about freight growth, but they are also bracing for the sharpest uptick in transportation costs, excluding fuel costs, since 2011, according to a recent survey. The roughly 600 shippers surveyed by Wolfe Research late last year are planning... Second LA-LB drayage operator organized by the Teamsters Drayage drivers at Shippers Transport Express, a subsidiary of SSA Marine, on Friday chose to make Teamsters Local 848 in Southern California their exclusive bargaining representative, making Shippers Transport the second trucking company at Los Angeles-Long Beach after Toll Group to be represented by the trucker union. Teamsters spokeswoman Barbara Maynard... Fortress puts TRAC Intermodal up for sale TRAC Intermodal, the largest lessor of intermodal chassis, is being offered for sale by Fortress Investment Group, the private equity company that acquired the company seven years ago. The sale plan was first reported by Reuters, and was confirmed by persons familiar with it. The company could be valued at more... US strives to improve trade facilitation at non-Customs agencies U.S. Customs inspector finds numerous violations with an imported Mini Cooper at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The car will be destroyed as a result.WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is working with slightly more than a dozen federal agencies to help them better determine... US container volume forecast to rise in first half of 2015 Container volume through the top U.S. port gateways is expected to continue rising through the first half of 2015 after traffic rose 6 percent year-over-year in 2014 despite U.S. West Coast port congestion, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report. The report, produced for the National Retail Federation by Hackett... US trucking employment rises 3 percent as factory output, tonnage increase Trucking employment in the U.S. rose 3 percent in December, as a larger-than-expected year-end surge in hiring added 252,000 jobs to the economy, bringing the U.S. unemployment rate down to 5.6 percent and building on November employment gains. The more than 100,000 for-hire trucking companies tracked by the U.S. Bureau of... Eimskip expands global reefer forwarding reach with Dutch acquisition Iceland-based niche carrier Eimskip has continued its expansion into refrigerated logistics services by acquiring Rotterdam-based forwarder Jac. Meisner. Jac. Meisner is a 55-year-old forwarding business with annual turnover of about 7.5 million euros. It specializes in customs brokerage, inspection and receiving of frozen and chilled imports to European countries. Eimskip has been... Matson: Higher China rates, domestic growth will lift profit Matson said higher rates for its China express service, growth in its domestic Hawaii and Guam markets, and improved logistics profitability are expected to produce a sharp increase in the company's fourth-quarter operating income. The carrier said its expects to report higher fourth-quarter operating income from ocean transportation and logistics, and... DP World terminal blamed for long truck waits at JNPT Customs brokers in Mumbai are blaming a lackadaisical inventory management by DP World-operated Nhava Sheva International Container Terminal (NSICT) for the long truck waits outside Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, India's largest container gateway. "NSICT is not following the practice of first-in, first-out for delivery of containers to container freight stations (evacuation... Brazilian port Itajai risks losing future cargo after 30-hour blockade The port of Itajai risks losing future business from shipper skittishness after a protest blockade shut the second-largest Brazilian container gateway down for more than 30 hours earlier this week. Port operations resumed Tuesday afternoon after a flotilla of more than 200 fishing vessels left the waters but not before causing... SCFI: Spot rates get year off to a weak start ahead of January GRIs HONG KONG - Spot freight rates on the major east-west trades were predictably weak in the first full week of the year with demand dropping off before the Chinese New Year peak period begins later this month. The latest reading of the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index (SCFI) showed Asia-Europe spot rates... Shanghai's Pactl passes 2014 cargo target to finish off record year HONG KONG - Record December throughput took Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal Ltd. (Pactl) past its annual 2014 target of 1.45 million tons as healthy demand kept air freight flowing through China's busiest airport. Almost 50 percent of cargo passing through Shanghai Pudong is handled by Pactl, and total tonnage...

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JANUARY 9, 2015
Rand a bigger prize Ameriprise Financial has lifted its stake in Rand Logistics to the 10% level. Union warns on terror A maritime labour union says a proposed trade agreement between Canada and Europe could increase the terrorism threat in the North American nation. Teekay LNG carrier aground A laden LNG carrier controlled by Teekay LNG Partners has ran aground in Nigerian waters. Babcock bidding The UK's Babcock group is to bid for a contract to build the country's new £200m ($300m) polar research ship. New ships for ACL American Cruise Lines (ACL) is set to build a new fleet of modern riverboats, changing its design approach so far. Star Bulk shoots for more Star Bulk Carriers has upsized an equity offering aimed at funding a vast newbuilding orderbook. Odfjell plans $100m swing Odfjell has revealed a wide-ranging restructuring that will see a number of redundancies in Norway. Amur up for sale again Russia is trying for a third time to offload a 25.5% stake in cargoship and tanker company Amur Shipping. Norden cashes capesize Danish giant Norden has reduced its exposure to the capesize market following the sale of one of its vessels. Backing for Eitzen Chemical Eitzen Chemical has won bondholder support for a major restructuring effort. HMM selling up Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) says it is seeking a buyer for its controlling stake in sister company Hyundai Securities. Cosco expects loss Cosco Corp (Singapore) has projected a significant decline in its earnings for the financial year ended 31 December 2014. Tankerska eyes IPO Croatian owner Tankerska Plovidba is mulling its options to raise money to expand its products tanker fleet after splitting the company. NAT in dividend hike Herbjorn Hansson's Nordic American Tankers has hiked its dividend in the face of an improving suezmax market. Three strikes and out The Paris MoU port state control organisation has barred two cargoships after they failed inspections for a third time. Kalavryta a target A US judge has given Iraq the right to sue Kurdistan over the case of a tanker laden with disputed oil, as long as it crosses into US waters. Cargoship gets a tow A Korean cargoship needed a tow after suffering engine failure off Jeju Island. Big money for Chandris VLCC Greek owner Chandris has secured a bumper price for one of its VLCCs from a conversion buyer. Sinotrans orders quartet Shanghai Bestway to design 4,000-teu boxships to be built at Shanghai Shipyard. Go easy on the goose We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. India eases pressure? India's shipping ministry has proposed a five-year freeze on interest repayments to help shipowners. Aegean takes OW charters Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (AMPN) is moving into the German bunker sector with a deal to take over two OW Bunker vessel charters. Liquid Gold arrested Yet another tanker belonging to Elmira Tankers Management of Greece has been taken into custody by the Sheriff of Singapore. Osaka pumping begins Salvors are pumping out up to 3,000 tonnes of water from the listing car carrier Hoegh Osaka off Southampton. Golar sells Golar Golar LNG is selling down its stake in Golar LNG partners in a fundraising exercise for its planned conversion of the 126,000-cbm LNG carrier Gimi (built 1976) into floating natural gas liquefaction facility (FLNG). Constellation gets busy EMAS AMC, the subsea services subsidiary of Singapore-based Ezra Holdings has lined up a lucrative contract worth AUD 130m ($105m) for its 48,800-gt offshore construction vessel Lewek Constellation (built 2014). Ezra revenues down Singapore listed Ezra Holdings has reported a $60.6m profit after tax for the first quarter of its 2015 financial year, largely attributed to largely attributed to a one off gain from the consolidation of its subsea subsidiary EMAS Offshore. Matson ups forecast US liner operator Matson Inc. has upped the operating income outlook for its fourth quarter 2014 to $45m. Fast ferry sinks Three people have died after a high speed catamaran sank off the Latin American nation of Costa Rica.

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JANUARY 9, 2015
Fortress seeking buyer for TRAC Intermodal Another drayage company makes drivers employees Port Canaveral exports first scrap metal shipment U.S. exports fall slightly in November Matson reports strong fourth quarter Salt shipments up this year on Great Lakes Maryland SHA expands truck parking at I-95 welcome center U.S. trade groups promote ag exports to Cuba

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JANUARY 9, 2015
Tanker crashes into jetty at Cyprus port No oil leaks or injuries have been reported. Australia bans vessel for three months The MV Meratus Sangatta has been detained twice since November 2014 for failing to comply with the MLC. OOCL updates low sulphur fuel surcharge For Asia-Europe Trade. Le Havre looks for new tank terminal developer Storage firm says it means 'growth opportunities for bunkering' at the French port. Soft bunkers make spot business more attractive Shipowners saving around $9,000 a day, says analyst. Fuel oil stocks at 15-week high Imports into Singapore were up 80% week-on-week. Shipping company sets up bunkers department Former OW technical manager hired. Air quality improves in Hong Kong But sulphur emissions exceeded WHO guidelines in areas with high shipping activities. Shanghai to target ship emissions Impact has been 'overlooked' but 'they are a major source of pollutants' says official. Producers of alternative fuels are 'getting murdered' Falling oil prices are casting a shadow over short-term prospects for biofuels. New CFO for Global Risk Management New hire comes from Danish finance sector. Peninsula Petroleum extends reach to the ARA Four bunker barges deployed to serve the region. Matson ups quarterly forecast Timing of BAF collections a boost to profits. Older tankers find role as floating storage Traders can hire less fuel-efficient tonnage at cut price rates. Nigeria: New bunker regulations 'too strict' Investors will be deterred, warns source. Ship arrested over bunker bill dispute Two bunker suppliers are chasing unpaid bills. VPS hires Managing Director To head Americas operations. OW's US subsidiaries pursue outstanding bunker bill Court proceedings are underway. Aegean enters German market Company set to start bunker supplies within next three weeks. Lower bunker costs mar progress for LNG marine fuel use Shipowners, operators opt to use low sulphur distillates instead.

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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%)

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.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	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

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

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