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BRIEFS

September 18, 2015

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Low fuel prices have halved slot cost benefit for big box ships: Drewry Cosco Pacific slips 1.3pc to 5.88 million TEU in August after decent July Global Ports profits halved as Russia's economic slowdown continues Cranes re-deployed to Gdynia, Tenerife as Hutch tries to revive Amsterdam Box throughput drops 5.3pc in June to 210,069 TEU at Yokohama Canadian National joins Canadian Pacific in bond market to pay off debt Puerto Rico seeks Jones Act exemption, but Navy League says no way Halifax handles its biggest ship, the 8,063-TEU OOCL Southampton Virginia ports achieve 2.7pc higher box volumes at 220,069 TEU in August DP World to expand Melbourne CT to 1.4 million TEU with US$12 million Kalmar to deliver 4 reachstackers to Immingham port in Lincolnshire Germany's Frankfurt-Hahn airport sends of 31-race car shipment Morpho to equip Birmingham airport with explosives trace detectors Rolls to supply 700 engines for 5 Airbus A330s in US$700 million deal

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Bureau Veritas classing first ethane-powered ships Conference on Carriage of Safe Containers at sea planned for early Dec. in Mumbai Event discusses issues & solutions concerning LNG as marine fuel MOL again earns listing on ESG/RI Index of Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Vanguard Logistics Services thanks customers at celebratory bash Workshop on PSC Inspections conducted by Indian Register of Shipping (IRClass) sees wholehearted participation from all stakeholders Shipyard owners in Goa in troubled waters after rent hike by MPT Exports of 10 agri products report negative growth in July Moody's Analytics pegs industrial growth at 4 pc in July Nalco to invest INR 30K cr. in Odisha Waiver of TDS in the course of export-related payments made to non-residents could add to ease of doing business for exporters: Fieo President

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Reverse - at full steam ahead Forwarding & Logistics WConnecta Madrid coming up New eco-friendly truck to mark anniversary Railway gains, HGVs lose out The siren call of Charleston Port of Abidjan inaugurates new quay CMA CMA and Greencarrier go for greener transport Logistics company founded in Colombia More hinterland trains in Poland Transfers tailored to success Twin tracks for key rail link in India Singapore takes top slot Upswing in September Chop and change in Finland Rallycross supercars go sky-high ABC aiding world solar challenge Tiger Cool welcomes new trio

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Asian port safety network expands China, Japan, and South Korea have agreed to expand the Northeast Asia Logistics Information Service Network in light of risks highlighted by the recent Tianjin port explosion. To the 13 ports already covered by the information-sharing agreement, the three countries agreed on 10-11 September to add DNV GL addresses ports' LNG bunkering concerns DNV GL has issued a new class notation for ship-to-ship fuel transfers, aimed at improving safety at LNG-bunkering facilities. The notation sets requirements for LNG carriers and for barges equipped to carry and regularly supply LNG to gas-fuelled ships. "The use of environmentally friendly gas South Korean ministry eyes port development with Daewoo South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries (MOF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Daewoo International Corporation to collaborate in overseas port projects. In particular, the accord could help MOF get involved in port developments in Myanmar, which is gradually liberalising Mokpo picks consortium to run its new car terminal Mokpo port in South Korea has found an operator for a new vehicle terminal completed in July. South Korean logistics companies CJ Korea Express and Dongbang Co form the winning consortium along with Mokpo New Port, said Mokpo Regional Oceans and Fisheries Administration Office. Constructed under Inpex puts back Australian LNG megaproject Australia's Ichthys LNG project is experiencing delays and cost overruns that commentators have blamed on bottlenecks at Korean shipyards. Earlier due online in 2016, the USD34 billion project has been rescheduled for the third quarter of 2017, Inpex Corporation announced on 11 September. While MSC to boost its volumes in Trieste MSC has taken a 45% stake in Trieste Marine Terminal (TMT) and is expected to double its contribution to the northeast Italian facility's volumes. Pierluigi Maneschi, head of TO Delta, which operates TMT, told the Italian newspaper Il Piccolo that MSC holding company Marinvest had acquired the Sage Sagittarius inquest sustains homicide fears An ongoing inquest into the death of the chief engineer of the Japanese bulk coal carrier Sage Sagittarius in 2012 has heard that forensic evidence could fit either an assault or accident. Hector Collado's body was found on the floor of the engine room on 14 September 2012 as the Panamanian-flagged GMI seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Global Maritime Investments (GMI) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York to facilitate an orderly liquidation. As of its filing on 15 September, GMI owed more than USD169 million in debt principal. The company lost USD67.6 million in fiscal year 2015, following shortfalls of US, EU consumers should boost container trades Household spending in the US and EU is poised to revive flagging demand for container shipping, a senior analyst has predicted. Peter Sand, chief shipping analyst at BIMCO in Denmark, told a conference in Cyprus last week that the sector would bounce back in the second half of the year. "Increased China COSCO forms JV to buy Turkish container terminal Shanghai-listed China COSCO on 17 September announced that its wholly owned subsidiary COSCO Pacific has partnered subsidiaries of China Merchant Holding International (CMHI) and CIC Capital to form a joint-venture (JV) company to acquire Kumport Terminal in Turkey. According to the agreement inked Sainty Marine cancels additional Ultramaxorder by Precious Shipping Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has cancelled an additional Ultramax newbuilding ordered by Precious Shipping over a delay in second-phase payment by the shipowner. The contract of the newbuild bearing yard number SAM14023B under construction at Sainty Shipbuilding (Yangzhou) has been scrapped, a

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
AF-KLM Cargo eyes closer ties with China Southern - but no integration yet Shippers, hit by delays after Barzan blaze, told: cargo will now go to London Gateway

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Genting Hong Kong to buy German shipyard TOTE unifies maritime companies' branding Blount delivers double hull bunkering tanker Five paths to greener coastal shipping MTU engines picked for Sunseeker yacht range TTS Group: first the good news, then the other

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
DOT helps celebrate startup of new Portland light rail line Hamburg Sud marks christening of new 'Cap San' series box ship Federal Maritime Commission reaches deal with Siem Car Carriers Rail freight traffic numbers hit by Labor Day Holiday Crowley Maritime opening pair of Jacksonville warehouses

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
VLGC spot rate supported by steady flow of Middle Eastern cargoes Firmer rates anticipated on US Gulf spot charter inquiries Demand for environmental technology down as fuel prices remain low While pressure is off with lower fuel prices, owners still being advised to assess their options for exhaust gas scrubbers and plan carefully VLCC spot earnings leap $18,000 in two days Update: TD3 VLCC rate now above $70,000 a day, highest since end-July India cabotage changes fail to attract foreign flagged car carriers Government incentives for local players undermine international competition Assessment of Sewol wreck completed Salvors plan to remove oil in November Harvard University victim of GMI's collapse Harvard University's $32bn endowment fund has emerged as a major shareholder of GMI US crude export tease Whatever shape the new trade dynamic takes, don't expect it to be played out any time before 2017 DSME wins order for two VLGCs Agreement brings the conglomerate's 2015 order book to 27 ships worth $3.9b. NewLead secures time charter for bitumen tanker Charterer has the option to extend up to 18 months Cexim offers Seaspan $1bn loan to place orders at China yards Gerry Wang says company intends to pursue "attractive opportunities" to grow its fleet China port operators acquire Turkish box terminal for $940m CMHI and Cosco Pacific entered a joint venture to secure the deal 'We are not leaving ships high and dry' says GMI as it files for Chapter 11 Last bulkers being redelivered in orderly fashion but 15 newbuildings likely to be affected Oman Shipping expands fleet with 10 vessels in the pipeline Oman Shipping is increasing its fleet to meet the country's export and import requirements State involvement in salvage often best avoided But governments retain ultimate right to step in, conference told

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
US retailers advised to scrutinize multichannel options As retailers gear up for this year's peak holiday shipping season, consumers are looking to them for one thing: more options, according to a new Pitney Bowes survey. In order to cater to that demand, shippers managing their inventory need to provide more attention to detail than ever before. It's a... Jaxport, Manatee gain access to more South American reefer imports Port ManateeFlorida's ports of Jacksonville and Manatee will begin handling direct imports of select cold-treated produce from South America next month, bringing new business to the Sunshine State and cutting logistics costs for produce shippers. Via the federal go-ahead effective Oct. 1, Port Manatee and Jaxport can handle direct imports of... Transplace expands chemical capabilities with acquisition The third-party logistics provider Transplace has acquired M33 Integrated for an undisclosed sum, the latest acquisition taking the industry by storm and one that will beef up the Texas-based company's chemical handling capabilities. The deal will allow Transplace to expand its customer base and geographic reach, and gain more expertise in... US shippers struggling with converting truck loads to intermodal INDIANAPOLIS - U.S. shippers say they are having a harder time shifting freight from the roads to intermodal rail, but those that have already done so say they are sticking with rail service. Intermodal rail service has improved, but is "not where it needs to be," several shippers at the 2015... Increased US, EU household spending forecast to lift container shipping Household spending in the U.S. and European Union will revive flagging container shipping demand in the second half, a chief shipping analyst at BIMCO said. Retail and food services spending the U.S. rose 0.2 percent in July year-over-year, according to the Census Bureau, while retail sales in the E.U. grew 3.3... Car carrier pays $135,000 penalty to US Siem Car Carriers, a Norway-based car carrier, has agreed to pay a $135,000 penalty under a compromise agreement with the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission. The agreement resulted from Siem's voluntary disclosure to the commission this year of space-charter agreements that had not been filed with the FMC as required by the... Tsunami off Chile's coast closes Coquimbo port Containers tossed by the tsunami in Coquimbo, Chile.Container operations at the port of Coquimbo shuttered after an earthquake with a magnitude off the Chilean coast generated waves as high as 49 feet, according to news reports. No injuries were reported at the two-berth port, which also handles breakbulk and heavy lift... Tsunami off Chile's coast closes Coquimbo port Container operations at the port of Coquimbo shuttered after an earthquake with a magnitude off the Chilean coast generated waves as high as 49 feet, according to news reports. No injuries were reported as the two-berth port, which also handles breakbulk and heavy lift cargo, after the earthquake struck 7:54 p.m.... Charleston container growth slows Container volume growth at the Port of Charleston slowed to 4 percent last month, following several months of double-digit increases and reflecting difficult comparisons with a then-record August 2014. Total volume at Charleston last month was 170,528 twenty-foot-equivalent units, compared with 163,970 TEUs in August 2014, which at the time was... Asia port alert system expands after Tianjin explosions China, Japan, and South Korea are expanding an initiative aimed at sharing information, particularly warnings of danger, following the deadly explosions that rocked Tianjin port last month. The ports of Ulsan and Pyeongtaek, in South Korea; Shaoxing and Jiaxing, in China; and Yokkaichi and Niigata, in Japan; will join the Northeast... UTI shakes up management in ailing air forwarding business UTi Worldwide has shaken up management in its ailing air freight forwarder division. The company also promoted John Wetherell, who has been with the company since 2006 and previously worked for Exel in senior operations and product management positions, to vice president of the global air product.The freight-forwarder appointed Jerry Trimarco,... US pushes back electronic logging device, coercion rule deadlines The deadlines for federal rules requiring U.S. truck drivers to use electronic logging devices and prohibiting shippers, brokers and motor carriers to break safety rules have been pushed back a month until Oct. 30. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association said a need for "additional coordination" and a shortage of staff... Low US fuel prices give Congress rare window to raise taxes, truck exec say CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - Low U.S. fuel prices give the trucking industry a window of opportunity to convince elected officials to increase the gasoline tax and dedicate the revenue to rebuilding the nation's crumbling infrastructure, trucking executives said this week. Congress has balked at raising the fuels tax even though the... Global box ship fleet tops 20 million TEUs LONDON - The world's container ship capacity has just broken through the 20 million 20-foot-equivalent units barrier after carriers set a new record for the shortest time to add one million TEUs to the fleet, according to Alphaliner. It took just seven-and-a-half months for the global fleet to expand to 20... China will wear apparel market leader tag by 2019, report finds HONG KONG - China will pass the U.S. and become the world's largest apparel market by 2019, according to a forecast by market researcher Euromonitor that compared the industry performance in the world's two largest economies.The report said annual apparel sales in China would surpass $300 million in 2019, up... China port giants pour $1 billion into Turkish terminal HONG KONG - China's two largest port operators Cosco Pacific and China Merchants Holdings (International) and a third investor have paid close to $1 billion for a controlling stake in a Turkish container terminal, marking the latest giant investment in the mainland's ambitious One Belt, One Road trade strategy.The joint...

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
GOGL shares lead surge Shares in Golden Ocean Group Ltd (GOGL) rallied Thursday, leading a climb in shipping shares on a mixed day for broader stock market trends in New York. CEXIM backs Seaspan Seaspan has signed a framework cooperation agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) for up to $1bn in export credit facilities. Panel OKs oil export bill A congressional committee has approved a bill that aims to repeal the US ban on crude exports, though the proposal faces more hurdles before it can become law. Capesize rates climb Capesize bulker rates posted a notable increase today but it is thought this development is far from a dry recovery. PIL confirms boxship order Pacific International Lines (PIL) of Singapore has sealed an order at Yangzijiang Shipbuilding for eight 11,800-teu containerships. Foul play "unlikely" The inquest into two deaths on board a Japanese bulker off Australia has heard it is likely that no one else was involved in the fatal fall of a chief engineer. Choose your side Libya's internationally recognised government has pledged to punish companies involved in buying or loading crude linked to the country's rival administration. Weymouth stays open Port in talks with start-up operator for April service after Condor Ferries pulled out. Capesize rates up 33% Capesize bulker rates surged 33.4% today but it is thought this development is far from a dry recovery. Chinese yard orders plunge New ship orders at Chinese yards have fallen 68.3% to the end of August as tough markets took their toll. Indonesia's $815m plan Asian country set to build 188 ships in order to ensure maritime security and cargo transport. Crew's Mexican mission North Korea is planning to send a crew to retrieve a cargoship detained in Mexico because its owner was on a UN blacklist. Rina snaps up SeaTech Italian classification society Rina has taken over domestic offshore and subsea design company SeaTech. SHI denies merger Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) has ruled out a possible merger with Samsung Engineering for the time being. CMA CGM cuts emissions CMA CGM Scandinavia has initiated a long-term collaboration with Greencarrier Freight Services to reduce joint CO2 emissions by 30%. Sberbank funds newbuild Russia's Sberbank is funding a new research ship for Kazakhstan being built in Turkey. MPC in boxship hunt German asset manager looks to expand its shipping business as it posts healthy first half result. Goundar eyes two Fiji's Goundar Shipping plans to buy two cargo/passenger vessels from Norway before the end of next year. Tanker held in Libya Russian vessel detained by rival government in Tripoli after it tried to load oil in Zawara. TDW cancels more OSVs Tidewater has cut another five offshore support vessels (OSVs) from its shrinking newbuilding program in China. DSME inks two VLGCs Korea's DSME has won an order from Asia for two VLGCs. Chinese in Turkish port deal Cosco and China Merchants Group have teamed up with China's largest state fund to buy a stake in Turkey's largest private port. Chinese eye Turkish port Cosco-led consortium sees potential synergy with its stake in Piraeus Container Terminal. CEXIM backs Seasapan Seaspan has signed a framework cooperation agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China (CEXIM) for up to $1bn in export credit facilities. Tanker orders surge The tanker orderbook is heading towards its highest level in four years, according to new data from Clarksons Research.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Attempt to repeal Jones Act could be 'poison pill' for Puerto Rico Transplace buys M33 Integrated DB Schenker expands European parcel service Port of Green Bay's YTD tonnage sinks Tulsa Port of Catoosa reports August volumes Shippers sound alarm over PTC deadline

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2015
Goldman Sachs: Weak crude prices could last 15 years 'The last time we saw a period that was similar to today was 1986, 29 years ago.' Earthquake causes 24-hour bunkering delay in Chile's north Wednesday's magnitude 8.3 earthquake off the coast of Chile has shut down several ports. Name, logo similarities could cause confusion, says BMS There is no link between two companies, states Piraeus-based firm. Hapag to give box ships shoreside power capability Company's cruise liners already using the technology. Russian port: 'Suppliers are overstocked' 'Last month's stock is still waiting to be sold.' OW bankruptcy administrators eye big win Outcome of British test case may favour OW's right to payment in disputed cases involving trader, supplier and buyer. 'Landed storage tanks are close to full' Singapore fuel oil stocks set new record. 'Like it or not' more ultra-large container ships are coming Maersk official defends deployment of ULCS as rational response to falling rates. Name and logo similarities could cause confusion, says BMS There is no link between two companies, states Piraeus-based firm 'We see four or five examples of the next OW' Bunker market could face more bankruptcies, player tells New York forum. Fuel-saving stern undergoes first production X-Stern to be fitted on offshore wind service newbuilds, says Ulstein. OW among bankrupt dry bulk operator's debts Creditor sets aside monies to meet critical vendors such as bunker suppliers. Chief Executive of Titan Petrochemicals resigns Zhao Xu Guang resigned on Wednesday, says firm. Hapag to give boxships shoreside power capability Company's cruise liners already using the technology. Bunker tanker leaves Singapore fleet Development follows an ownership change. Mauritius: Total adds bunker tanker 'We see a lot of potential in Mauritius,' Total Marine Fuels tells Platts Bunkerworld. Hapag to turn boxships shore power-capable Company's cruise liners already using the technology. Bunkering tanker leaves Singapore fleet Development follows an ownership change. Total Marine Fuels: Mauritius to receive its largest bunker tanker 'We see a lot of potential in Mauritius and its region,' Total Marine Fuels spokesman tells Platts Bunkerworld. Scrubber surge meets fitting backwash With emissions restrictions from ships in place, consultation on technical solutions should start with the needs of the shipowner in mind, not the scrubber manufacturer. Crude gains as US inventories decline US stockpiles slipped by 2.1 million barrels last week.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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