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October 13, 2015

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PSA lays foundation stone for BMCT container terminal in Mumbai CMA CGM receives biggest China-built box ship, 18,000-TEU Zheng He Six weeks of dredging at HK's Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Yemeni ports open, Libyan Tobruk claimant attacks ISIL in Bengazi Seaspan takes in 14,000-TEUer from Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries Cool Logistics Global 2015 in Bruges covers reefers from soup to nuts DHL flies record-holding 1930s Napier Railton race car to HK motor show Japan's Nippon Express 6-month profit up 9pc to US$183 million Offshore patrol vessel Mideast conference in Alexandria November 3-5 Asian Logistics Maritime Conference meets November 17-18 in Hong Kong Hainan Airlines to take over control of HNA's four Chinese airlines Hong Kong's AAT signs service contract with Vietnam's Jetstar Pacific XPO Logistics to transport 8 navy choppers from Brazil to UK for upgrade Airlines to compete for bankrupt Transaero's air cargo market share Global air cargo market set to grow annually by 6pc to 2019: report

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OCTOBER 12, 2015
Asia-Northern Europe spot rates fall DSV agrees to acquire UTi Worldwide Inc. Exim Bank of China to lend $ 200 m to Zanzibar for new port Kalmar launches new-generation heavy forklift truck for US market MOL, Gas Sayago reach basic agreement on continuing Uruguay LNG FSRU project Redrawing of the High Risk Area in Indian Ocean seen as major gain for India on global maritime stage Shippers & forwarders advised to follow IMO's new regulation on container weighing Swire Shipping expands Tasmanian coverage CMMI's conference on mandatory container weight verification on Dec. 10 in Mumbai Major Ports increase share in fertiliser handling Prime Minister lays foundation stone for JN Port's 4th container terminal Shipping Secretary highlights salient features of JN Port's fourth box terminal CommMin asks FinMin to reduce taxes on exports INR turns marginally weak against dollar L&T receives INR 1,700 cr. EPC contract from Bangladesh power plant

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Turned upside down? See-saw business year for trailer maker Hamilton air cargo centre operator named Dispatch planning made easy Broken rail causes accident Boeing acquires pilot training software provider Harvesting USD 400 million in ten years Green certificates for French ports Finnlines enhances Finland-Germany link New firm, new MD New central hub for Palletways Second cargo carrier increases Columbus ops SPIA pushes ahead for 2016 opening Oman Air takes over first Dreamliner First step towards new railfreight corridor in Europe Wings of change at Finnair Cargo Sea-land forwarding connection established Acquisition to gain entry to US market

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OCTOBER 12, 2015
DSME faces further losses Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) could face in excess of KRW1 trillion (USD872 million) in additional losses. DSME, South Korea's third largest shipbuilder, posted a KRW2.3971 trillion loss in the second half of 2015: a loss that had been expected after it admitted to omitting up to Indonesian pair to give BLT a cash injection Struggling Indonesian chemical tanker outfit PT Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) said on 9 October that two Indonesian businessmen are expected to make a USD10 million investment in the company. BLT, which sought court protection in 2012 after chemical freight rates dived following the global financial Clues sought from El Faro sister ship Safety officials are questioning the master of the ro-ro vessel El Yunque for clues that may help the investigation into the sinking of its sister ship, El Faro. El Faro is presumed to have been lost, along with its 33 crew members, in the Bahamas during Hurricane Joaquin. The crew comprised 28 Bahamas Maritime Authority praises 'calm' Comfort crew The Bahamas Maritime Authority (BMA) has praised what it called the "professional and calm response" of the crew on board the ill-fated MOL Comfort. The 8,000 teu post-Panamax container ship broke up and sank about 200 nm off the coast of Yemen following an incident on 17 June 2013 after departing Chemical tanker market still 'oversupplied' Chemical freight rates are not likely to return to pre-financial crisis levels anytime soon as there are still too many chemical tankers in the market, according to Italian broker Banchero Costa. "Earnings for owners remain poor," Banchero Costa said in a recent report. "One-year time charter rates Egypt pressed for details on Suez Canal plans The Egyptian government has been asked to clarify its plans for the development of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) as it seeks foreign investment to meet its ambitious investment goals for the area around the canal. Several countries have already expressed interest in investing in the project Container rates plummet Container freight rates fell in August after two months of gains and came close to their 20-month low, according to figures released by UK-based Container Trade Statistics (CTS). The company's freight rate index, which covers both spot and contract rates, dropped by two points to 77 in August, Coastal Contract seeks USD5.65 million over delays, breach of rig contract Malaysia-listed shipbuilder Coastal Contract is seeking damages of USD5.65 million from China's Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore and Dynamic Driller over delays in construction of a jack-up drilling rig. The claim is made by Thaumas Marine, a subsidiary of Coastal Contracts, which filed a notice of APL introduces Guam, Saipan service Singapore-headquartered container carrier APL on 12 October launched a new fortnightly US-flagged service to Guam and Saipan. The new shipping service, Guam Saipan Express (GSX), will connect with APL's existing weekly US-flagged Eagle Express service (EX1) in Yokohama, Japan, providing shippers in Petrofac cancels newbuilding contract with ZPMC London-listed oil and gas service provider Petrofac has cancelled its construction contract of a deepwater multipurpose offshore vessel with China-based shipyard Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industry (ZPMC). According to Petrofac, the contract is cancelled because of "performance issues". Initially, the Malaysia, China co-operate to triple trade volume by 2017 Malaysia and China are working closely to boost the countries' bilateral trade and triple their trade volume target of USD160 billion by 2017. The two countries' two-way trade volume was approximately USD57 billion in 2014, and it the figure is expected to rise to USD70 billion by end of 2015. Thailand rejects Kra Canal idea Senior officials have underscored the Thai government's clear rejection of plans to build a canal crossing the Kra Isthmus in southern Thailand. "It won't happen because it's not feasible," Chula Sukmanop, then-director general of the Marine Department told IHS Maritime. The second problem is the

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OCTOBER 12, 2015
Air cargo is in crisis - its business model needs radical re-think, says ESC advisor IMO branded a 'danger to the planet' after refusal to back caps on vessel emissions Container shipping: the bigger picture is looking even gloomier, says BIMCO

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OCTOBER 12, 2015
Ulstein offers Capex-friendly shallow water work horse Petrofacs cancels shipyard contract for derrick lay vessel Underwriters sue expert witness for alleged negligence Cammell Laird to build $307 million polar research ship ABS offers guide for "SOx Scrubber Ready" ships SIU creates fund for family of seafarers of El Faro Deltamarin and Brevik launch gas carrier design Norwegian to customize newbuild for China market

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OCTOBER 12, 2015
Panama Canal breaks records with fiscal year tonnage totals Foss Maritime taps Nguyen-Bull as vice president, general counsel American Trucking Associations names new district sales manager The Greenbrier Companies looks to top EPS guidance Port tracker report sees jump in import container numbers

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OCTOBER 12, 2015
China's bank loans too expensive versus Japan's and Korea's, says Gerry Wang Seaspan chief executive says $1bn Cexim deal done more out of courtesy than requirement West Africa loadings offset dip in Middle East Gulf VLCC chartering Earnings hold above $100,000 per day Deutsche Bank expects VLCC cooldown from 2016 Supply growth and easing demand expected to affect tanker rates Who must weigh in? A look at the responsibilities of the various parties in the container supply chain Expansion of Manila container yard nears completion ICTSI on schedule to have yard capacity enhanced in time for the peak season Höegh LNG mulls speeding up FSRU fleet growth Plans to double fleet by end of the decade may be fast-tracked with shipyard rates becoming competitive APMT equips Italian terminal with view to 2018 launch Four STS cranes and 14 ARMGs ordered for new 800,000 teu Ligurian facility Seven-year Finnlines dividend spat ends with Grimaldi upping stake to 91% Argument between Ilmarinen and Grimaldi draws to close with Finnish pension fund controlling one remaining Finnlines share Coastal Contracts seeks arbitration to settle CIMC Raffles dispute The company is looking to claim approximately $5.7m plus interest from CIMC Raffles Salvage market grows tougher as LOF usage ebbs With increasing competition and a fixation on cheap solutions, salvors complain that they are not getting the returns required to re-invest in the business China warns US over Spratly Islands Beijing urges Washington to behave 'responsibly' in maintaining regional peace Berlian Laju Tanker to issue new shares Company has now met all its requirements under the restructuring plan US Coast Guard repatriates migrants to Cuba Of the 14 migrants, 12 were repatriated while two were sent to Key West, Florida for medical attention Opec looks poised for market share victory Costly patience may be rewarded as worst of the oil price slump seems to be over A day to remember World Maritime Day this year made a constructive contribution to the debate on education and training The butterfly effect Shipyards are where the fortunes of the industry change on a dime Is the party over for US LPG exports? Signs of production cuts amid weak oil price, though owners and analysts remain bullish for near term Villains, victims and the blame game Oversimplifying of the Costa Concordia tragedy threatens to obscure valuable lessons that can be learned from the casualty Container shipping braces for new wave of consolidation Speculation mounts over who is eyeing whom as more mergers and takeovers anticipated Suppose you are as good as Fredriksen, what will you do? With second sight into the orderbook, you could make some money Fresh push to garner support for boxship salvage solution Ardent will renew effort to win industry-wide investment in containerised mobile crane system Bulker owners could see profits stream from El Niño Supramax and handysize sectors in line for an increase in agricultural and mineral shipments Consolidation with Chinese characteristics Beijing may strive for 'stronger, better and also bigger' but can it really build economies of scale and improve efficiency within the bloated state carriers? Shipmanagement has come of age, but where next? Accounting for about 10% of the world fleet, shipmanagement has a lot of room for growth and is an attractive proposition for private equity investment When fundraising is matter of preference Preferred shares are becoming increasingly popular for shipping companies wanting to raise equity capital without diluting common shareholders

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OCTOBER 12, 2015
Long Beach volume up in September Long Beach had one its best Septembers ever, continuing a recent trend in which West Coast ports are regaining some of the market share they lost this past year due to congestion and work slowdowns that accompanied the coastwide dockworker negotiations. Container volumes released by the port show an overall 4.1... El Faro owners establish relief fund for families The owners of the cargo ship El Faro, which sank off the coast of the Bahamas after it was trapped in the path of Hurricane Joaquin earlier this month, have established a relief fund for the families of the lost ship's crew. "Over the last few days we have had hundreds... Oakland imports up for seventh straight month Containerized imports at the Port of Oakland in September increased for the seventh straight month, demonstrating that the Northern California port has recaptured some of the market share it lost earlier this year during the congestion that plagued all West Coast ports during the longshore contract negotiations. Numbers released by the... OECD unit proposes carbon tax on ships' emissions An arm of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said stronger action is needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships, and that a carbon tax on shipping would be a way to achieve it. "This approach has the advantage of administrative simplicity. It would be easier to implement than... Japanese container trade outlook deteriorates sharply A Tokyo-based research firm has significantly downgraded its outlook for the Japanese container trade in fiscal 2015, predicting a 1.3 percent contraction compared to its previous forecast of 2 percent growth. Nittsu Research Institute and Consulting Inc. a subsidiary of Nippon Express Co., Japan's largest international freight forwarder, cited much weaker... Brazil extends, expands program to lower port equipment costs Brazilian port and trade associations have won an extension to 2020 of a policy allowing terminal operators to import equipment with little to no tax. The Reporto, as the program is known, was also expanded to include dredging, vocational training, and inland bonded container areas, all of which will boost productivity... Use extra time wisely to prepare for Customs' ACE Greg MaddaleniU.S. Customs and Border Protection's comprehensive new Automated Commercial Environment is a historic step toward modernizing inefficient customs procedures. But it also puts a greater burden on shippers and their customers to keep their data orderly and up to date. The ACE launch date has been pushed back to Feb.... Potential investors want more details on Suez Canal logistics hub The Egyptian government is being asked to provide more clarity into plans for the development of the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone) as it seeks foreign investment to meet its ambitious goals for the area around the canal. Several countries have already expressed interest in investing but have raised concerns over... PSA breaks ground on new terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru PSA International this weekend broke ground on a fourth container terminal at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust, which will provide a future avenue to ease congestion at India's largest container gateway by doubling the port's capacity. "This terminal will provide world-class facilities for international trade and ease the burden on the existing... Singapore sees driverless trucks as improving port productivity Reclamation work at Singapore's Pasir Panjang terminal.HONG KONG - Singapore's Ministry of Transport and terminal operator PSA Corporation are planning to develop a driverless container truck system that will boost port productivity by increasing the flow of boxes within the port and across the streets of the city-state.The ministry and... APL adds Guam link to new Asia-US service The Port of Guam.HONG KONG - Singapore-based APL has added a new connection to its recently announced Eagle Express service between Asia and the U.S. that will link the islands of Guam and Saipan to Yokohama from Nov. 24.The new fortnightly U.S.-flagged service to Guam and Saipan - the Guam... Hapag-Lloyd to press on with IPO despite volatile market LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd is pressing ahead with its initial public offering despite market volatility that has prompted some other German firms to re-think their share listing plans, the chief executive of the world's fifth largest ocean carrier said. "There will never be a perfect time ... one should not be too... APM Terminals inks 18-crane contract for Italy terminal The Vado Reefer TerminalLONDON - APM Terminals has signed a contract for four ship-to-shore gantry cranes and 14 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes for its Vado container terminal under construction on Italy's north-west Ligurian coast.The new terminal, the first major new port construction in Italy in several decades, is due to... Poste Italiane valued at $11 billion ahead of IPO LONDON - The Italian government has announced the price of shares for Poste Italiane's imminent initial public offering, valuing the state-owned mail, logistics and financial services company at up to 9.8 billion euros ($11 billion).The finance ministry said it will be selling up to 38.2 percent of the company at... APM Terminals inks 18-crane contract for Italy terminal LONDON - APM Terminals has signed a contract for four ship-to-shore gantry cranes and 14 automated rail-mounted gantry cranes for its Vado container terminal under construction on Italy's north-west Ligurian coast.The new terminal, the first major new port construction in Italy in several decades, is due to open in January... Manila's main terminal to add 18 percent yard capacity by year end Construction progress on Phase 1 of MICT's Yard 7.HONG KONG - The first stage expansion of Yard 7 at Manila International Container Terminal Services (MICT) will be completed by the end of the year, increasing the terminal's import capacity by 18 percent.Boosting the landslide storage area is a key part... TPP deal is bad for China, good for container shipping, analysts say HONG KONG - Analysis of the giant Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement continues to pour in, with a top China economist predicting it will slash 2.2 percent off the mainland GDP while maritime analyst Drewry said the deal would lead to increasing container volumes.The Washington-led TPP was reached last week... APL adds Guam link to new Asia-US service The Port of Guam.HONG KONG - Singapore-based APL has added a new connection to its recently announced Eagle Express service between Asia and the U.S. that will link the islands of Guam and Saipan to Yokohama from Nov. 24.The new fortnightly U.S.-flagged service to Guam and Saipan - the Guam...

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OCTOBER 12, 2015
TEN tunes up dividend A hot tanker market has led Tsakos Energy Navigation to jack-up its dividend payment. Danish discipline Vessels sailing in Danish waters have been largely compliant with new sulphur regulation introduced in January, as vessel emissions have more than halved. Beware the bergs A new study has claimed icebergs produced by the Columbia Glacier near Valdez, Alaska, will be more numerous but smaller over the next 20 years. Owners lock in panamaxes John Fredriksen, Simeon Palios and Aristides Pittas have secured period contracts for panamax bulkers on Monday. Sealion lays up another Sealion Shipping has reportedly laid up its sixth North Sea offshore vessel against a background of poor rates. Wet mergers in waiting Clarksons Platou and Jefferies expecting tanker consolidation; split on dry deals. Cammell wins $307m order UK shipbuilder Cammell Laird has scooped a contract for a new polar research ship worth £200m ($307.4m). Bulker blueprint for gas Deltamarin and Brevik Technology have teamed up in order to launch what they claim to be a "revolutionary design" for gas carriers. Icon ditches contract Icon Offshore has entered into a mutual agreement with Danish Yachts for the cancellation of a newbuilding contract. Thailand: no Kra canal Thai prime minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha has dismissed rumours that the government is planning to construct a canal across the Kra isthmus. Consolidation gains Low demand means more consolidation is needed in the boxship market, Maersk Line says. However, don't expect chief executive Soren Skou to be heading out with his cheque book in the short term. Latvian tanker refloated A Latvian tanker has been pulled off a sandbank after grounding near Riga. Coastal claims $5.65m Coastal Contracts of Malaysia is claiming $5.65m from Yantai CIMC Raffles Offshore over a newbuilding contract. CMES expects profit boom Chinese VLCC owner says net earnings will rise at least 400% over first three quarters. K Line bulker sold K Line of Japan is said to have sold off one of its panamax bulkers. MISC to bank $60m Investors welcome market rumour that the tanker owner is looking to offload its haulage business. NCL heading to China Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is targeting the Chinese market with what it says is the first custom-built vessel for the country. DSME faces more losses Korean shipbuilder DSME will reportedly book more big losses in the second half of 2015. Island set to scrap capes Island Navigation is in the process of clearing out two capesize bulkers as part of a fleet renewal effort. Buy while the iron is hot Expectations are growing ahead of Euronav's third quarter report and a strong run for its share price. Pipe leak floods ferry A pipe leak has flooded 90 cabins on a Viking Line ferry off Finland. Swire adds Hobart Swire Shipping is launching a new multipurpose liner service to Tasmania. Panama reaches record The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has announced its highest ever tonnage figures for the year to 30 September. Greek supramax arrested Greek shipowner Soloi Inc has seen one of its modern supramax bulkers arrested in Singapore, latest court documents show. HFO removal on track Work to remove up to 130-cbm of heavy fuel oil from the general cargo vessel Flinterstar is said to be making good progress. Somalia HRA to shrink The size of the piracy High Risk Area (HRA) in the Indian Ocean is set to shrink by over 50% following a decline in reported attacks.

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OCTOBER 12, 2015
Drewry: Container shipping benefits from free trade agreements APL launches new U.S.-flag service between Japan, Guam, Saipan Swifter federal response sought in port labor disputes Rare floor vote secured for Ex-Im Bank reauthorization House passes bill to allow crude oil exports form U.S. UPS Worldwide Express service adds 41,000 new postal codes Eimskip adjusts intra-Europe loops DHL unveils new Midwestern U.S. cargo flight Cargolux Italia, Nippon Cargo Airlines enter code-share agreement AS Survey: U.S. East Coast ports outperforming West Coast counterparts GRI roundup: Maersk Line and Hapag-Lloyd Executive Moves: Finnair and Unicon Logistics GLP expands warehousing presence in China FAA supports battery ban for passenger airlines

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OCTOBER 12, 2015
Denmark pleased with its ECA compliance monitoring 'Monitoring and enforcement are important to avoid harmful pollution from ships,' says minister. Denmark pleased with ECA compliance monitoring 'Monitoring and enforcement are important to avoid harmful pollution from ships,' says minister. Quadrise stays in the red But overall balance sheet in good shape. OW claims to focus on 'IPO banks, Altor and auditors' Lars Moller 'has never been question about the collapse of the OW Group.' Decoding the Black Box: Will Technology Deliver? OW's demise should have led to a paradigm shift in the industry as every link in the chain assessed its weak points, but it was not to be. Bunkers removal from wreck makes good progress Fuel tank intact and accessible. UN body should 'impose' carbon reduction targets for shipping 'It would be odd if countries are expected to adhere to emission targets but not the shipping sector,' says transport research body. Kochi: Biggest stem part of wider picture As bunkering sales at port climb. ECA penalties need clarification 'It is unclear whether a port state can issue a fine for non-compliance committed outside its territorial waters.' Ship detained at Singapore Vessel linked to Greek interests. Chevron lube given 'no objection letter' 'This development will help broaden the appeal of our new lubricant.' LNG bunkering a necessity, says Wartsila As Chinese ports that provide LNG to shipping commercially. Denmark observes high ECA compliance rating Sulphur level in Danish air down by up to 60%, says report. Chevron lube gains engine manufacturer approval Approval issued after a 4,000-hour shipboard testing programme. Wartsila: LNG bunkering no longer 'nice to have' 'When the ships change, they will need fuel,' says Director of Merchant Solutions. Traders eye tanker storage for diesel off Atlantic coasts Land tank capacity levels 'are above 70%' in some cases.

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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.

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%

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:
	-	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

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