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May 27, 2015

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Major loop changes from Far East to Africa, east coast South America US exceptionalism on ballast water blocks global UN ratification: ICS Early PMI estimate shows China's May factory output contracting Singapore asks Iran for probe into its shooting at Lion City ship Lithuanian port plans to handle Urumqi cargo via Kazakhstan Kalmar to heighten 3 ship-to-shore cranes for DP World Antwerp Temporary loading dock opens at HK's old Kai Tak Airport for 8 months California Harbour Trucking Association add chassis to new pool Antitrust immunity for DHL Global Forwarding in price-fixing MASkargo adds Bangalore freighter link to fortnightly Chennai flights Dutch shippers decry protectionist scheme aimed at Arab carriers

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MAY 26, 2015
NMIS-IMEI Study Centre in Chennai to be inaugurated on June 2 Shreyas Shipping steams back to profit in 2014-15 ZIM moves to profit in Q1 2015 High price, freight costs affecting mango shipments Chabahar port likely to become functional in a year-and-a-half: Gadkari Feasibility study on Colachel port to be ready soon: Radhakrishnan Railways facilitating setting up cold storage units Transporters press for rollback in diesel prices China to boost industrial infrastructure in Gujarat INR declines sharply against dollar Poor demand for cotton from China may force farmers to opt for other cash crops Chinese factory output shrinks at fastest rate

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Keeping an eye on the big picture Journey reliability worsening in UK Flame of Hope for Los Angeles Jordan to introduce professional driver training Italy's airfreight forwarders present prizes Port of Antwerp launches breakbulk application Emirates Skycargo's first landing in Columbus PKP Cargo collars large coal haulage tender Air Lituanica grounded Terminal capacities for Swiss shippers PCN member with new Bangkok regional manager RWI/ISL: moderate growth of world trade continues Austrian forwarder test container trains Sales director for Korean desk System Alliance Europe - anniversary and awards New international airport opens in Kaluga Finally signed off: west coast deal formalised

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MAY 26, 2015
Gener8 files for US IPO Gener8 Maritime has registered for an initial public offering and New York Stock Exchange listing, seeking to attract investors during a period of surging spot rates. Gener8 was created through the merger of Navig8 Crude Tankers and Peter Georgiopoulos' General Maritime, which closed on 7 May. A BW Offshore profit hit by Brazil FPSO explosion BW Offshore, the Oslo listed floating production and storage (FPSO) vessel owner in the Singapore based BW Maritime group, has reported a sharp fall in profit in 1Q15, but says its business remains based on solid foundations. Group net profit fell to USD5.8 million in 1Q15 from USD12.7 million in Chinese firms to buy stake in Fortescue Chinese companies Baosteel and CITIC are poised to buy a stake in the flagging Fortescue Metals Group, according to local media, with one IHS Maritime source also saying Fortescue ore ships on order were up for sale. Speculation has been mounting in recent days that buyers are circling iron ore CNOOC overseas LNG base starts operation China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the country's largest offshore oil producer, announced on 25 May that its first overseas LNG supply base has started operation. Located in Queensland, Australia, the Curtis LNG project is expected to secure an annual LNG supply of 3.6 million tonnes for China Hanjin Shipping posts quarterly profit Hanjin Shipping returned to the black for the first quarter of 2015, and further improvement can be expected from South Korea's biggest container shipping company, said analysts in a research note. KDB Daewoo Securities' analysts Jay JH Ryu and Kim Choong-hyun said, "Hanjin Shipping's first-quarter Barakah receives LOA from Shell Malaysia-listed Barakah Offshore Petroleum has won a contract from oil company Sarawak/Sabah Shell to supply pigs and pigging accessories and related equipment and services. Pigs are devices for cleaning and inspecting pipelines. JES executive director resigns Singapore-listed shipbuilder JES international holding (JES) has announced the resignation of its executive director Jin Xin in a filing to the Singapore Exchange. According to the filing, Jin Xin has tendered his resignation because of health issues. Prior to his resignation, he oversaw the China Merchants to take larger stake in Colombo port China Merchants Holdings (International) Company (CHM), a subsidiary of China Merchants Group, is discussing investment in the still-under-construction East Container Terminal with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA). CHM is expected to get a 49% stake of the East Container Terminal at most, Ship recycling sales slow Ship recycling sales slowed last week as shipowners and cash buyers refrained from yielding to the falling prices in the face of a deluge of Capesize bulkers being offered for sale. No sales were reported last week, while prices remained steady at USD370-395/ldt in South Asia. Dubai-based cash China Shipping Group to raise $166m to pay off debt China Shipping Group (CSG) plans to raise at least CNY1.03 billion (USD166 million) by disposing its shareholdings in Shanghai-listed China Shipping Haisheng, a Hainan-based bulker operating subsidiary of the group. CSG plans to dispose a total of 82 million shares in China Shipping Haisheng by a Pilotage behind Maersk Garonne grounding A communication breakdown between the pilot and the bridge crew was behind Maersk Garonne's grounding at the entrance of Fremantle harbour in February this year, a preliminary report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has found. "It was apparent that the ship's bridge crew had not Zhoushan Port Group raises $113m Zhoushan Port Group has raised CNY700 million (USD113 million) by selling a five-year term bond to pay back bank loans and replenish its working capital. The bond carries a coupon of 4.48% a year and is 3.84 times oversubscribed, a bond filing of the company said. The company plans to repay CNY364 Lamong Bay Terminal opens in Indonesia Lamong Bay Terminal in Indonesia's Surabaya port was officially opened by President Joko Widodo on 22 May, marking a milestone for the country's transportation development. The terminal, which will raise Surabaya's annual throughput capacity from 1.5 million teu to 3.5 million teu, can accommodate

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MAY 26, 2015
Unmanned aircraft are the future for air cargo - 'but we need time to get it right' To contract, or not to contract: that is the big question for the smaller shipper Indonesia may be a land of opportunity for logistics players as demand grows

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MAY 26, 2015
Mercury and Metal Shark to power cutter boats with diesels HHI launches stealth minelayer for Korean Navy Moran patents technology to use LNG boil-off gas in ATBs Bordelon Marine adds Ultra-Light Intervention Vessel New Brunswick shipbuilding project gets funding More Paris MOU crackdowns in works Crown Prince to attend Danish Maritime Forum Lied to BSEE, gets probation and community service

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MAY 26, 2015
ILWU membership ratifies tentative contract agreement MarAd sets aside funds for vessel emissions projects Hyundai Heavy Industries delivers 2,000th vessel Port of Olympia departments moving to Percival Plaza location Alaska Airlines names Kemp vice president of flight operations

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MAY 26, 2015
SIPG moves ahead with overseas expansion in Haifa Shanghai's port operator to provide $17m guarantees to Israeli terminal-operating subsidiary Stena Bulk shuns temptation to go public Tanker player says it might lose flexibility if it were to go public, despite this year's tanker IPO trend US west coast labour dispute leads to permanent shift in cargo However, SeaIntel says it is 'too early' to determine its long-term impact East Asia-Europe container trade hit by overcapacity, warns NordLB First quarter saw biggest plunge in rates in recent period SITC and Qingdao in port and logistics pact Chinese players to look at investment opportunities at home and abroad Southern focus more likely to pay when it comes to Singapore's LNG ambitions The city state wants to become Asia's gas trading centre but China, demand and supply factors and Indonesian opportunity indicate it might do better to position itself purely as a Southeast Asia hub Avance Gas VLGCs repaired and ready to go The two newbuildings itching to get involved in one of the most robust spot markets in years Clarifying US shale oil production Despite anticipated dips, experts say US shale oil production remains high, considering how many drilling rigs have been killed off It's about building scale, says Thome's Nortun New chief executive of Singapore shipmanager sees better efficiencies as the edge in cost competition Training - the way forward Best outcome in terms of the best educated and most competent personnel emerges from collaboration between marine employers and training establishments

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MAY 26, 2015
CMA CGM taps rising trans-Atlantic demand via new, enhanced services CMA CGM is launching a trans-Atlantic service with Hamburg Sud and United Arab Shipping Co., and enhancing another service after the French carrier shipped 35 percent more volume between the U.S. East Coast and North Europe in the first three months compared to the same period year ago. Riding a surge... Mobile app lets truck drivers simply 'ask' for freight Imagine picking up a smart phone and asking it to help you find freight. If you're using Carrier Dashboard 4.1, you don't have to imagine it. The mobile application from Total Quality Logistics uses voice technology to connect drivers with shippers with loads. Carrier Dashboard is one of a growing number... Future of Ex-Im Bank in jeopardy WASHINGTON - It has become increasingly unlikely that the Export-Import Bank, the official export credit agency in the United States, will survive the 114th U.S. Congress. The 80-year-old federal agency is up for reauthorization this year and will expire June 30 if Congress does not act. Even if reauthorization musters enough votes... Aging trucks, new technology fuel PacLease in Australia Olen Hunter, director PacLease Australia, at the Brisbane Truck Show earlier this month. In Australia, where highways are long and trucks, increasingly, are old, Paccar Leasing sees opportunity. The rental and leasing arm of U.S.-based truck manufacturer Paccar recently opened shop in Melbourne and plans to expand throughout the country, where... Air cargo sector ascending on West Coast tailwind The air cargo industry is riding a tailwind right now. And while growth hasn't been spectacular by any means, industry insiders say it's been sustained and healthy - a vast improvement from where it was just a year ago. Global air freight grew 5.3 percent year-over-year in the first quarter of... New services to heat up reefer cargo growth at Philadelphia port After a double-digit gain in refrigerated container volume in the first quarter, the Port of Philadelphia is set to gain even more reefer traffic as a result of two new services to Latin America and possibly grab more U.S. East Coast market share. Reefer container volume at Philadelphia, a hub for... Norfolk Southern EVP and CIO Butler to present at Deutsche Bank 2015 Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference NORFOLK, Va., May 26, 2015 - Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE: NSC) today announced that Deborah H. Butler, NS executive vice president and chief information officer, will make a presentation at the Deutsche Bank 2015 Global Industrials and Basic Materials Conference. What: Deutsche Bank 2015 Global Industrials and Basic Materials ConferenceWhen: Thursday,... C.H. Robinson Celebrates 25 Years of Business in Mexico Confident and poised for future growth, C.H. Robinson is proud to be celebrating a quarter of a century of business operations in Mexico. Throughout the years, trade between the United States and Mexico has become increasingly important. Mexico continues to play a vital role across global supply chains due to the country's business culture,... Dunavant wins presidential award for export excellence MEMPHIS, TN, May 18, 2015 - Dunavant Logistics Group, LLC was recognized by the United States Department of Commerce as the recipient of an "E" Award for Excellence in Exporting. The "E" Awards, established by the Executive Order in 1961, are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for supporting... Canadian containerized imports forecast to grow at faster clip Despite economic headwinds from the drop of oil prices and the resulting decline in consumer confidence, Canadian containerized imports are slated to rise 4 percent this year compared to last year, according to World Trade Services, a sisterproduct of JOC.com within IHS Maritime & Trade. Click to EnlargeInbound containerized traffic through... Across-the-board gains propel Transport Corp of India profit Trucking and logistics giant Transport Corporation of India said across-the-board gains in freight volumes helped drive consolidated net income up 13.6 percent year-over-year in fiscal year 2014-15, which ended March 31. 2014 fiscal year net earnings totaled Rs. 81.39 crore (about $13 million), versus Rs. 71.62 crore ($11.2 million) in the... US inland waterway project backlog persists amid funding uncertainty When a routine maintenance dredging project at two key navigation spots on the Snake River in America's Pacific Northwest finished in February, it was a welcome sign for commercial users of the waterway, part of the Columbia River system. Among these users are grain and wood product terminals in the region,... Alphaliner: Idle box ship fleet declines in finely balanced market LONDON - The idle container fleet shrank slightly to 101 vessels with a total capacity of 323,000 20-foot-equivalent units on May 18 from 106 ships aggregating 348,000 TEUs two weeks earlier, according to Alphaliner. The 101 unemployed vessels above 500-TEU capacity represent 1.7 percent of the global fleet, the industry analyst... Debate over TPP accord comes down to discord about free trade Two decades after the enactment of NAFTA, the debate over free trade has again risen to the top of the U.S. political agenda. This time, the controversy rages around the looming Trans-Pacific Partnership, a 12-nation trade bloc that would unite the U.S. and 11 other Pacific Rim countries in a... Supply-demand ratios keeping lid on trans-Pacific rates Gary FerrulliIt seems like mere weeks since we heard TPM Conference speakers in Long Beach, including keynoter Karl Gernandt of Kuehne + Nagel, discuss low ocean rates in major trades and their relationship to subpar service - "discounted rates equal discounted services." Trans-Pacific eastbound rates, some speakers noted, would rebound... Singapore competition body wants liner block exemption extended HONG KONG - The Competition Commission of Singapore has recommended extending the liner shipping block exemption for another five years, and this week launched an exercise to gauge public feedback on the controversial ruling.Known as the Competition (Block Exemption for Liner Shipping Agreements) Order, the rule gives shipping lines and... Online fresh produce firm links up with China e-commerce giant HONG KONG - China's largest fresh produce e-tailer, FruitDay, signed off on a $70 million tie-up with direct online sales giant JD.com in the single biggest e-commerce fresh produce deal made in the country so far.As part of the investment, JD.com and FruitDay will enter into a strategic cooperation under...

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MAY 26, 2015
Box Ships reduces loss Box Ships shrank its loss in the first-quarter, beating expectations on Wall Street. Banker joins Paragon board Paragon Shipping has appointed a ship finance veteran to its board of directors. FreeSeas sells bulker pair FreeSeas sold two of its ships on sale-and-leaseback deals as part of a wider financing package aimed at expanding through bareboat chartered vessels. Stealth scraps two StealthGas today confirmed the scrapping of two vessels as it reported a first quarter profit a whisker below Wall Street forecasts. Rieber fixes newbuild GC Rieber has chartered out its newly delivered seismic vessel to one of its favourite partners Dolphin Geophysical. CMA CGM eyes $744m splash French container line CMA CGM is lining up a new debt sale to fund a potential $744m notes buyback. ABG Shipyard loses $141m ABG Shipyard has racked up a much bigger annual loss as its revenue shrank dramatically in the final quarter. Another bulker grounds A bulk carrier owned by Dubai's Emarat Maritime has become the third vessel to ground in the Parana river, Argentina, in a week. Shreyas finishes strongly India's Shreyas Shipping & Logistics has ridden an improved fourth quarter performance to higher earnings for the full financial year ended March. Evergreen teams with Arkas Taiwan's Evergreen Line is introducing a new service in the Mediterranean with Arkas Line. OCBC's ray of light First quarter results season has been difficult for Singapore's offshore and marine companies but OCBC believes the number of buying opportunities will soon increase. Nine saved in sinking All nine crew have been rescued from a cargoship that sank off Macao. Bumi strong in Q1 Malaysia's Bumi Armada has started 2015 on a positive note as it improved its earnings for the first three months to March. Attica on the mend Attica Holdings has trimmed its deficit for the first quarter of 2015 and saw its first positive operational result for eight years. Meranti bulker arrested A Meranti Maritime bulker has been arrested in India on the order of the Madras high court. Blue sells another capesize Blue Marine of South Korea is said to have sold its second capesize bulker in quick succession. BTS reveals tanker buy BTS Tankers of Singapore has grown its fleet with the purchase of a vessel from Clipper Group. Samudera eyes IPO Samudera Indonesia is considering listing its terminal unit in the near future. Seamec plots buyback Shares in Indian offshore shipowner Seamec jumped 10% as it revealed a buyback plan. Shell protest ends A protest against Shell's Arctic drilling plans has ended in the US after US Coast Guard (USCG) personnel helped an activist down from a support barge. Duo in sweet spot Oslo's two largest public VLGC owners continue to reap the rewards of a flourishing VLGC market with bumper spot fixtures. NOC condemns attack Libya's National Oil Company (NOC) has urged eastern forces to halt attacks damaging the country's economy after jets bombed one of its chartered tankers on Sunday. BWO profit slips BW Offshore has seen its first quarter profit come down following a tragedy which put one of its FPSOs out of action. Bumi Armada faces claim Malaysian shipping group Bumi Armada is facing a EUR 28.5m ($31.08m) claim in a row over a Caspian Sea contract. JES tries again JES International Holdings has had an application to restructure its Chinese shipyard rejected. Dorian trio's $1.3m bonus Three of Dorian LPG's top executives are set to take home a bonus worth over $1.3m between them, latest financial disclosures show. Uni-Asia bosses keep buying A Uni-Asia Holdings director has snapped up more shares in the Singapore-listed bulker to hotels group. Duo top PBR PSV rounds Farstad Shipping and Wilson Sons are said to have submitted the lowset bids in a Pterobras tender for the charter of multiple supply vessels.

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MAY 26, 2015
Senate passes 'fast-track' trade authority U.S., Cuba make progress on opening embassies Congress grants 2-month reprieve to highway programs APEC study: Free trade agreements increase exports Philadelphia gains two additional container services Valiram Group partners with CEVA USDA provides online tool for U.S. food exporters FEC Railway upgrades online customer functions FMC reviews 26 OTI license applications Executive Moves: Norfolk Southern and Suddath Cos. ILWU members approve 5-year labor contract

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MAY 26, 2015
LNG fuel-transfer system design receives US patent Technology 'to revolutionise' gas transfer between tug and barge'. 'Non-recoverable' oily sheen found in Vancouver Officials say quantity, origin and substance of material found is unknown. Crude oil prices losing ground in Tuesday trading Slowdown in US oil production 'appears to have stopped.' Fewer fuel oil cargoes going to China As bitumen blend proves a draw for 'teapot' refiners. Cargo ship put under arrest in India Vessel believed to be controlled by Korea interests. KPI Bridge Oil 'thrilled' by returned of Lana Rjedkin Rjedkin has extensive experience in the bunker and lubricant markets. Traders: Singapore refinery plans maintenance shutdown Fuel oil supplies unlikely to be disrupted. Port efficiences can cut bunker consumption 'Uncertain port slots leads to higher fuel consumption and higher carbon emissions.' Otto Marine cuts staff in tough market But cheaper bunkers lower operational costs. Firming bunker prices 'featuring on liner operators' radar' 'Some start-up services may now be looking marginal in a financial sense.' Glander finds 'strategic location' offshore Brazil New service part of group's expansion plans. Mauritius: Bunkering among 'economic pillars' Government targeting foreign direct investment, says Investment Mauritius spokesman. New York-listed firm to introduce SCR system this year System designed for use with a range of high sulphur bunker fuels, says developer. Cayman Islands lures bunker brokerage, maritime firms Move will make way for bunkering opportunities, says the head of Cayman Registry. Hong Kong's new emission rules carry stiff fines, warns marine insurer 0.5% sulphur cap in force from July. Little confidence that global cap will be enforced Responsibility would fall on flag states 'that may not have an interest in penalising their own customers'. Expansion plans to cost Chinese port half a billion Dredging project will allow Guangzhou port to handle bigger ships.

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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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