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October 19, 2015

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A-E off 10pc to US$233/TEU, but up 15pc to USWC and 9pc to USEC Iran's big fleet expansion will be funded by sanction-seized cash Antwerp up 5.5pc despite Asia-Europe slump afflicting other ports International Chamber of Shipping blasts OECD carbon ship tax proposal Cosco Pacific leaves August decline behind in September, rising 0.8pc CSX net profit falls 0.04pc to US$507 million as revenue decline 9pc Uber life restored providing same-day delivery for American e-tailers Kuehne + Nagel profit up 6.7pc to US$535 million as sales fall 4.8pc Tulsa trucking boss jailed 7 years, fined US$21 million for tax evasion Philippines President Aquino wants to join Trans-Pacific Partnership Megaships not true cause of port congestion, TPM conference told Savannah's Peruvian fruit imports boost USDA plan for reefer prowess Houthis ready to give up capital - Tripoli-Tobruk stalemate continues Cathay, Dragonair cargo increases 2.8pc in September to 151,358 tonnes Silk Way West Airlines joins IATA, presentation at Caspian cargo summit Air China to start flights from Beijing to New Jersey's Newark Airport

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OCTOBER 18, 2015
Asia-Europe container trades suffer but US trade volumes up Bibby Ship Management appoints Sanjiv Wagh as Deputy Managing Director of its India offices CFSAI's Annual Day was a grand affair China Shipping, Cosco merger imminent, say analysts Indian Port Rail Corporation to facilitate speedier, congestion-free evacuation from Major Ports: Nitin Gadkari IRClass Academy delivers training for naval shipbuilding sector TAPA sets three-year global target to achieve 2,000 certified facilities to tackle rising cargo crime Maruti to export indigenously made car for first time Antwerp port set for record year HPCL delivers record fuel to bulk vessel off Cochin Port Kamarajar Port announces wharfage charge concession for coastal movement of automobiles; to develop one more RoRo terminal NSICT E-Gate Pass for import to be live from today Productivity-linked reward scheme for Major Port & Dock employees extended Varghese Cherian takes charge as CEO of Kottayam Port Committee on PPP revamp set to submit report Exports continue to fall, plunge by 24.33 pc in Sept. Forex reserves up by $2.263 bn to $353.069 bn Iron ore imports may fall by 10 mt to 5 mt in 2015-16 Horizontal Promotion

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Flame burning at half-mast Growth through business integration Executive veteran makes next move United Cargo changes shipper's insurance policy US railroad reducing Tennessee operations Europa proud of its air and sea figures Throughput declining in Singapore Silk Way West Airlines joins Iata Bangladesh upgrading rail infrastructure Work starts on an Eindhoven facility Körber's logistics systems division completes board An investor to foster internationalisation Mersey Maritime confirms Shirling-Rooke as CEO First B787 to be operated by a Taiwanese airline New intermodal Lübeck-Karlsruhe link Record volume for port of Virginia CSCL and Cosco merger more and more likely

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OCTOBER 16, 2015
APM Terminals completes Grup Maritim TCB takeover In a transaction valued at USD1 billion, Rotterdam-based terminal operating giant APM Terminals is to buy the remaining 39% of shares in Spanish terminal company Grup Maritim TCB. APMT bought a 61% controlling stake in Grup TCB from Perez y Cia in September this year. Barcelona-based Grup TCB has PSA lays foundation stone for JNPT's fourth box terminal Singaporean terminal giant PSA International has laid the foundation stone for Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust of India's fourth container terminal at a ceremony attended by Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, and shipping minister Nitin Jairam Gadkari. East of Mumbai in Maharashtra, JNPT is India's Santos ships first LNG out of Gladstone Australian oil and gas producer Santos today shipped its first cargo of LNG out of its AUD25 billion (USD18.5 billion) Gladstone project in northern Queensland. The shipment is bound for South Korea on board the 105,335 gt Malaysian tanker Seri Bakti. Santos managing director and chief executive Brazilian woes weigh on Vard Singapore-listed Norwegian offshore vessel builder Vard Holdings is set for poorer results than in previous years as its operations in Brazil continue to struggle. In commentaries issued on 16 October, analysts said the weak oil price had slashed demand for the offshore support vessels that are Kyoto looks to build LNG import terminal The government of Japan's Kyoto Prefecture is considering building a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at the western port of Maizuru. The move is part of efforts to ensure stable energy supplies. Kyoto recently set up a study group recently to discuss the issue. This was made up of Stolt-Nielsen in Italian LNG terminal deal Stolt-Nielsen has acquired a stake in a planned LNG terminal in Italy. The London-based chemical and gas tanker and terminals group listed in Oslo has purchased 10% of the shares in HIGAS, with an option to acquire up to 80% of the company, through its subsidiary Stolt-Nielsen Gas. "HIGAS is a Container markets down across the board Earnings across the container shipping industry remain under heavy pressure after the Golden Week in China and the end of the cargo peak season. Both liner operators and tramp shipowners, who hire their tonnage out to carriers, are facing further falls in the respective spot markets for full Struggling Daiichi Chuo transfers Capesize to NS United Japanese bulker outfit Daiichi Chuo, which filed for civil rehabilitation on 29 September, has announced that it has transferred one of its Capesize bulkers and the related charter contract to compatriot NS United. The ship, Katsura, was built in 2010 by Universal Shipbuilding, which in 2012 merged Loss of momentum looms for VLCC market The outlook in the VLCC sector is gradually softening on weakening demand, although in the short term the prospects are fairly encouraging, shipping analysts have reported. "As the spot market has shown exceptional strength during 2015, timecharter rates have also reached new highs," Erik Nikolai Demand set to edge upwards in dry bulk The dry bulk shipping sector, having suffered from weak demand for a long time, should see a slight easing of the situation in the coming months, while fleet growth should remain subdued, a senior shipping analyst has predicted. "The vital commodities, coal and iron ore, are both expected to be in Noryards Fosen files for bankruptcy Noryards Fosen, part of the Noyards group in Bergen, Norway, has filed for bankruptcy. The Noyards group belongs to Luxembourg-domiciled but Ukraininan-owned Calexo group. The development comes after the cancellation of an offshore service vessel order at the yard last month "On the 23 of Logistics providers urged to 'become networks' Today's digital world is turning markets into networks, according to Boris Dobberstein, vice-president for contract logistics at market leader UPS, so logistics companies must increasingly become networks, too. "This means that the number of partners involved in a supply chain will also increase," Bintulu Port awards $5.3m maintenance dredging contract to Integrated Marine Works Malaysia-listed port operator Bintulu Port Holdings has engaged engineering services company Integrated Marine Works (IMW) for maintenance dredging works worth MYR21.9 million (USD5.3 million). The contract was signed by Bintulu Port, a wholly owned subsidiary of Bintulu Port Holdings, including 6% Los Angeles box volume falls 6.3% y/y in September Container business moving through US largest port complex fell 6.3% year on year (y/y) in September despite a bump in exports at the Port of Long Beach. Combined imports at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles fell 6% to 705,901 teu for the month, while exports dropped 7.1% to 249,925 teu - El Faro victim's family sues TOTE for $100m The family of one of the 33 crew members who died in the El Faro sinking has accused TOTE Maritime of negligence in a USD100 million lawsuit against the company. Joanna Johnson, representing crew member Lonnie Jordan, claimed that TOTE, which operated the ro-ro vessel in its US-Puerto Rico service, Malaysia foils country's biggest sea robbery attempt Malaysia foils biggest sea robbery attempt off Malaysia The Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) has thwarted the biggest sea robbery attempt in Malaysia to date off Tanjung Piai. MMEA maritime enforcement chief Aminuddin Abdul Rashid said his officials foiled a robbery attempt on Liberia-flagged tanker Almi Spirit on 15 October. Six robbers

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OCTOBER 16, 2015
Transpacific shippers insist on reliability and better customer service above price ANALYSIS: Thousands of jobs worldwide could be lost in DSV's takeover of UTi Centurion Air Cargo wins approval for China charters via sister carrier SkyLease Container rates reaching new lows - now carriers pin all hopes on November GRIs

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OCTOBER 16, 2015
Euro MPs want to fast track setting of shipping GHG limit target Danish Maritime Forum puts industry leaders to work NASSCO delivers world's first LNG fueled box ship NTSB issues preliminary report on El Faro investigation Ostensjo picks Rolls-Royce design for wind farm vessel

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OCTOBER 16, 2015
Freight transportation index up during month of August Port of Olympia invites public to discuss draft 2016 budget Crowley teaming with Panasia for ballast water treatment system Port of Los Angeles releases container numbers for September PDX community advisory board schedules Oct. 21 public meeting

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OCTOBER 16, 2015
Ecsa calls Europe's 2016 CO2 target 'unrealistic' European Parliament backs the IMO, but on a tight deadline Significant milestone for Iran sanctions process 'Adoption Day' on Sunday October 18 marks point at which Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action has been struck Star Bulk disposes of two more vessels Sale of a 1997-built panamax and cancellation of a newbuilding under bareboat charter bring total fleet size to 88 vessels Internationalist shipping undermined by nationalist regulators, says Lyras ICS vice-chair demands more consultation from European Commission Juncker must deliver 'smart legislation', Ecsa leader demands Red tape reduces employment and can hurt environment, according to Thomas Rehder India will provide 'flashes of light' for shipping, Salerno argues Modi reforms will see country take up slack left by China Shanghai could be next Singapore, says Poulsen Chinese city endorsed by SSA head Show me the money: Mixed fortunes Second quarter results show leading container lines have continued to prosper, others have bounced back, but some continue to flounder Asia-Europe rates continue to tumble Freight rates to the Mediterranean from Asia sink to all-time lows, as those to north Europe fall perilously close Ruscon defies Russia slowdown Box numbers up despite slowdown in Russian trade FTA warns on box weighing Shippers need to get ready for new container weight rules now Cosco Shipping posts $57.7m profits in nine months Company earnings were boosted by assets disposals and bunker savings Taizhou Sanfu Shipbuilding agrees to discount on ultramaxes for quicker payment Precious Shipping has argued that the ships burned more fuel than promised, but yard says it made no promise on consumption Shipping should reject migrant compensation, Grimaldi urges Taking payment would mean being seen as part of permanent solution Clarity needed on payment as condition of hire question Astra and Spar decisions yield conflicting answers APM Terminals takes full stake in Grup Maritim Agrees to acquire remaining 31% of Spanish ports group Port of LA September container volumes fall year on year Numbers fell short of September 2014's strongest volume in the port's history China Ocean Shipbuilding to buy carpark operator Acquisition is in line with the group's aim to diversify its existing business activities St Lawrence Seaway volumes drop 12% Dry bulk shipments were up by 8% over 2014 but liquid bulk posted an 11% fall Mersey Maritime confirms Shirling-Rooke as boss Successor to Jim Teasdale had already been acting chief executive for a year

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OCTOBER 16, 2015
Mombasa government seeks more fees from port users The Mombasa County government is trying to extract more fees from users of the Port of Mombasa at two points in the supply chain, which would further drive up shipping costs in East Africa's largest container gateway. The county government is seeking an additional $97 for every "branded" container and $29... Hanjin continues divestment, sells South Korea terminal Hanjin Shipping, South Korea's largest container carrier, is continuing its strategy of divestment as it works to focus on the container shipping industry and improve its liquidity in a time of falling freight rates. Following the Nov. 30 divestment from its terminal operations in Gimpo, South Korea, the company will be... What will IMO weight regulations mean for US exporters? As the industry catches is breath after the struggles on the West Coast, we are less than a year away from a potential new risk of long lines and more confusion across the U.S. That risk is the lack of clarity regarding the implementation of the IMO Solas Amendment (Chapter VI,... KCS intermodal volumes, profits down in third quarter Falling intermodal volumes contributed to another weak quarter for Kansas City Southern Railway. KCS intermodal volumes fell 6 percent year-over-year in the third quarter, after growth slowed considerably in the quarters prior. Volume growth had fallen to just 2 percent in the second quarter of 2015 reversing a trend where volumes... Crowley seeks exemption on Seafreight service contracts Crowley Maritime has asked asked the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission for an exemption from having to separately amend and refile approximately 500 service contracts that the carrier will assume with its recently announced acquisition of Seafreight Line. "It would be an undue burden on Crowley and the shipper parties to prepare... UPS raises rates UPS has announced rate increases effective Dec. 28, 2015 that will raise costs for shippers using the services of the world's second-largest transportation provider. Ground service rates will increase an average of 4.9 percent, while air rates will rise an average of 5.2 percent as UPS raised rates on services like... Trans-Pacific rates bounce along bottom in weak peak season Trans-Pacific spot rates for U.S. containerized imports showed mixed signals this week amid persistent signs of a tepid peak season for pre-holiday shipments. High inventory levels thrown out of whack by U.S. West Coast port delays earlier this year are depressing volumes during what normally is the height of the peak... Overcapacity keeps trans-Atlantic rates in doldrums Increased vessel capacity continues to weigh on trans-Atlantic container spot rates, which this week remained near their lowest levels of the year, according to the World Container Index posted on JOC.com's Market Data Hub. Rotterdam-to-New York spot rates slipped to $2,079 per 40-foot equivalent unit from $2,095 a week ago, according... Slide show: Fastest-growing global container ports Only one U.S. port made the JOC's list of the top 10 fastest-growing leading global container ports for 2014 - the Port of Savannah. All 10 ports on the list achieved year-over-year throughput growth of at least 10 percent. Of the JOC Top 50 world container ports, the port of... Is $4B enough to solve Chicago's rail congestion? Credit: Richard HurdAfter more than a decade, nearly $4 billion worth of infrastructure improvements in Chicago are nearly complete. City, state and industry leaders say they are working, helping the city shake its reputation as the nation's longtime transportation bottleneck. There remain skeptics, though, that question whether any amount of capital... Tuticorin Port sets up automated system to speed container movement Tuticorin PortShippers and ocean carriers using India's Tuticorin Port, or V.O. Chidamabaranar, may see significant productivity improvements in the coming months as logistics providers are introducing an automated system for the movement of containers to and from the harbor. The Tuticorin Container Freight Station Association this week signed an agreement with... APM Terminals acquires full control of Spain's Grup Maritim TCV Valencia, Spain, now part of APM Terminals' portfolio.LONDON - APM Terminals has reached an agreement to buy the remaining 39 percent of Grup Maritm TCB, finalizing the $1 billion acquisition of the Spanish port operator and consolidating its position as the world's second-largest container terminal operator. The Maersk group's port... Asia-Med spot rates plumbing new lows The Spanish Port of Algeciras.HONG KONG - Spot rates on the China-Mediterranean trade fell below $200 per 20-foot container for the first time, a level that is almost $1,000 lower than at the beginning of the year, according to the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index.The latest reading of the index showed... No respite from falling volumes at Hong Kong port An aerial view of the container terminals in Hong Kong.HONG KONG - There was no let up for the port of Hong Kong in the month of September as container volumes fell for the 15th consecutive month.Figures just released by the Hong Kong Port Development Council show a 6.7 percent... Asia-Med spot rates plumbing new lows The Spanish Port of Algeciras.HONG KONG - Spot rates on the China-Mediterranean trade fell below $200 per 20-foot container for the first time, a level that is almost $1,000 lower than at the beginning of the year, according to the Shanghai Containerised Freight Index.The latest reading of the index showed... Long-term positives of TPP deal will be felt on trans-Pacific trade Vietnam's footwear production will benefit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact.SHENZHEN - The benefits of the recently agreed Trans-Pacific Partnership on Asia-U.S. trade will not be felt immediately, but the 11-nation deal will have an impact on volumes in the longer term, according to JOC senior economist Mario Moreno.In an...

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OCTOBER 16, 2015
Golar seals floater deal Golar LNG said its partners in a planned LNG export project in Cameroon have approved and signed the deal. APM completes $1bn buy APM Terminals has struck an agreement to purchase the remaining 39% of rival terminal operator Grup Maritim TCB, cementing a $1bn takeover. Hapag fills IPO book German container line said to have also covered overallotments on listing. Incat adds 300 jobs Australian shipbuilder Incat is taking on another 300 workers as it tackles its 11-ship orderbook. GOGL: not us John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean Group (GOGL) is not the buyer of the 115,000-dwt bulker Chiara (built 2011). Cosco's Deng in new role Cosco Pacific has made a change in its executive director team that will see Jinhua Feng resign from his position. Fortescue: demand strong Australian miner Fortescue Metals says demand for its iron ore remains strong despite weakening steel markets in China. Wessels opts for LNG Wessels Reederei of Germany is changing the propulsion system on one of its boxships from heavy fuel oil to LNG. Wessels gets into gas German owner uses state grant to retrofit boxship with LNG propulsion; more to follow. Golden oldies? Or tarnished antiques? Safe as ships and strategies for survival in a soft market. Thenamaris eyes S&P score Greek owner Thenamaris could be set for a tidy profit on an aframax tanker it bought only last year. Cathay limits liability The Singapore high court has protected a domestic tug owner in a row with Wan Hai Lines over lost containers. Paulli joins Frontline Former ST Shipping executive takes on senior post with John Fredriksen company in Singapore. TT-Line at record high Australian ro-ro company TT-Line has posted record annual freight figures. Farstad gets busy Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner wins series of contracts shortly after announcing five lay-ups. Daiichi in $60.3m sale Debt-ridden shipowner Daiichi Chuo has sold off one of its prized shipping assets to a rival Japanese owner. Younger capes scrapped Average ages of capesize bulkers sent for demolition has slipped below that of VLCCs for the first time in a number of years as the markets experience contrasting fortunes. Petrobras wants PSVs Brazilian oil company Petrobras has issued a new tender for offshore vessels despite cancelling existing charters. DeepOcean fixes newbuild Norwegian owner DeepOcean has won a second contract for its new cable-layer. Golar on notice Nasdaq tells listed partnership it must replace ex-audit committee director Kate Blankenship. Cheap oil lifts Rotterdam Europe's largest port is the latest company to benefit from the lower price of crude. Exxon Valdez case closed The US and the State of Alaska have opted not to recover additional damages from Exxon Mobil in relation to the Exxon Valdez spill. Where's China's spending? Chinese lending is surging but construction projects that help fuel bulker fixtures are not matching the growth as hoped, an analyst said.

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OCTOBER 16, 2015
APMT to acquire 100% of Grup Maritim TCB Seago Line launches seasonal Black Sea reefer service Carriers terminate Asia-Oceania loop Japan, South Korea market share hurt by SE Asia container growth CBP to hold Trade Symposium in Baltimore AlixPartners: Some carriers struggling to pay for capex, debt Port of L.A. box volumes decline in September UPS announces 2016 rate hikes Report: Big data saving some carriers $4k annually per truck Spot container rates rise 6.5% despite Asia-Europe decline Shipco Transport opens two new branches SingPost to purchase second U.S. e-commerce logistics provider

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OCTOBER 16, 2015
MFM technology will make Singapore market fairer 'I hope players who don't care about reputation will leave.' EU accused of confusion over scrubbers Shipowners representative claims EU is always seeking to add to international regulations. New quick test for cat fines Allows testing onboard to make sure fuels with damaging cat fines don't enter the fuel system. Bunker grade IFO is 'highly toxic waste' European parliament transport official says failure to establish EU wide ECA is a matter of 'sincere regret'. Malik bolsters operations with new office, new hire Business has been 'expanding rapidly'. UK terminal completes upgrade More storage capacity for fuel oil. New lube compatible with 'range of sulphur levels' Total Lubmarine says sea trial results are 'very promising'. Failed pirate attack could have been 'largest' fuel oil heist Fuel oil cargo valued at $21 million, according to Platts Bunkerworld prices. Upgraded bunkering facility opens in the UK Terminal claims to be the 'second largest fuelling facility to the west of Greater London'. Brightoil: Hopes up on e-commerce platform Brightoil Online will create a new petroleum consumption model, says CEO. Total Lubmarine: 'Next generation' lube planned for 2016 Cylinder oil compatible with marine fuels of different sulphur levels on new engines, says spokesman. Norway tests 'very promising' vessel communications tool Exercise involved vessels and a plane responding to an oil on water test. Crude declines as US stockpiles surge Inventories climbed 7.56 million barrels last week, the most since April.

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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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