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September 29, 2015

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DHL Express announces 4.9pc rate increase for Hong Kong from January Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding signs US$2.8 billion deal with EximBank Sinokor starts direct calls from South Korea to India from October 2 Hong Kong expects growth to fall from 3pc to zero as 3PLs see weak peak Singapore shuts schools, issues haze alert to maritime community With Singapore base NAVTOR adds office in Japan to sell e-charts Bollore Logistics squares off in Freetown against APMT in Monrovia CMA-CGM installs Bio-Sea ballast water treatment unit in 18,000-TEU ship Danaos buys 3 containerships via new joint venture Gemini Shipholdings Volga Dnepr's new air cargo carrier set for take-off in mid-November ACS firsts half revenues surge 41pc despite setback in Russia Despite Ukrainian stand-off, Ruslan is still has NATO air cargo contract

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Baltic Exchange delivers large interim dividend to shareholders Dr Shashi Kumar to take up education & training role at US MARAD First seagoing ship bunkers with LNG in Antwerp port Floating jetty at Nariman Point gets MCZMA nod Hyundai Group Chairperson Hyun Jeong-Eun named among Fortune's top 25 most powerful women of Asia-Pacific NYK selected for DJSI for 13th consecutive year SARJAK establishes ODC/OOG business operations in South America Shipping confidence levels rise to 2015 high Significant fall in Asia-North Europe box spot rates APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia announces appointment of Ajit Venkataraman as Managing Director BCC&I's seminar on bulk cargo transloading explores issue in detail Capt. T. Srinivas is the new Deputy Conservator of KPT D. N. Sondhi takes charge as FA&CAO of Kandla Port Trust Mumbai Port receives export passenger vehicles by rail at RCD Cotton Depot August exports shrink by 20.66 pc to $21.26 bn INR recovers smartly against dollar

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Mega trailer operations greener with LNG Logistics software provider recruits new MD Big Data award for fleet management solution Cork to be transatlantic point of departure Financial wizard to support Champ Work on Nicaragua Canal delayed again Shipping Scheduled road connection to Geogia Bridging the gap between Switzerland and Denmark Prestigious award for Helena Preiss OOCL topping up intra-Asia coverage Big air hub in the pipeline in Italy China - Moscow in under a fortnight AMI doubles Sydney base Baltic Exchange CEO bowing out 8,000 trains per year transiting the Alps HL confirms IPO launch before year end

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Bulker detained for safety shortfalls Deficient fire safety equipment has led US Coast Guard (USCG) inspectors to detain a Greek bulker at the Port of Tacoma until the issues can be resolved. A team from the agency's Puget Sound sector found the deficiencies on the 81,700 dwt Rena while conducting a routine inspection on 24 September. Med ECA remains out of sight There is no medium-term prospect of the Mediterranean following other seas of the European Union (EU) and becoming a sulphur emission control area (ECA). While EU countries bordering the Mediterranean might, in principle, be in favour of forming an ECA, Jordi Vila, head of port operations and Höegh Transporter slams shipper after "highly regrettable" detention The Höegh Transporter ro-ro ship, detained at Mombasa due to the discovery of undeclared weapons on board, was released on 25 September. The ship was detained on 17 September when it was boarded by Kenyan authorities in search of weapons and drugs. While no drugs were found, weapons were found Wisdom Marine orders Handysize bulkers at Namura Taiwanese bulker owner Wisdom Marine has ordered two 34,000 dwt bulk carriers at Japan's Namura Shipbuilding. It announced in a Taiwan Stock Exchange filing that the two newbuildings would cost no more than USD44 million in total. The ships would be delivered by 2H16. The latest order means Topaz contracts two OSCVs Dubai-based offshore oilfield service provider Topaz Energy and Marine has ordered two offshore subsea construction vessels (OSCVs) from Singapore-listed Norwegian shipbuilder VARD Holdings. The vessels, which are intended for crane operations, will be of VARD 3 08 design, measuring a total length Busan completes maritime cluster South Korean port city Busan has moved closer to its goal of becoming a shipping centre with the completion of a maritime cluster on 25 September. A 610,000 m² area in the city's Dongsam district was earmarked as a cluster for the domestic maritime and fisheries industry as part of the Busan Tampa dredging benefits rare birds Multiple projects to both aid the port of Tampa Bay's navigational safety and enhance wildlife habitats involving its two dredged material disposal islands in Hillsborough Bay were completed in September 2015. The Florida port is home to some extremely rare birds and its large dredged material Southeast Asia crime tops the week Pirate and maritime crime activity in Southeast Asian waters is "at a high level" for the week of 20 September, according to intelligence co-ordinator MARLO. A total of four incidents were recorded in the MARLO Piracy Analysis and Threat to Shipping report, as against two the previous week. EU meets to decide on HNS Convention 2010 European Union member states meet today to consider ratification of the carriage of hazardous and noxious substances by sea convention (HNS Convention 1996) as amended by the 2010 Protocol. The updated regulation, which shipping associations have called on member states to ratify, would ensure Sainty Marine disagrees on liquidation plan for Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine said it has objected to a liquidation plan for defunct Nantong Mingde Heavy Industry (NMHI), which was given by the yard's receiver. Sainty Marine forwarded its decision to the receiver on 25 September, a stock filing of the company said. If the plan could not be Rena's remains could stay on Astrolabe Reef for a price Owners of MV Rena that sank off Tauranga, New Zealand in 2011 could get the nod to leave most of the wreck on Astrolabe Reef, for a price. Bay of Plenty Regional Council lawyers told the hearings last week that the council may agree to the wreck remaining, if Daina Shipping paid a NZD6.2 million Fire in Hong Kong typhoon shelter injures five, damages vessels A fire broke out at the Shau Kei Wan typhoon shelter in Hong Kong on 27 September, injuring five people and damaging nine vessels. Private yachts and fishing vessels at the shelter's anchorage were damaged in the incident, as vessels on fire drifted towards other vessels in the vicinity. Five Essar Shipping CEO: Excessive automation compromises safety Excessive automation on board merchant ships is endangering safety at sea, Essar Shipping director and CEO Captain Anoop Kumar Sharma warned. "If there is an equipment malfunctioning at sea, nobody is able to repair," he told the INMEX-SMM India conference in Mumbai that concluded on 24 September.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Core stakeholders pledge their support as Hapag-Lloyd sets $500m target from IPO Seago Line says European low-sulphur fuel regulations will cost it $40m a year September boost may be lull before the storm, predict gloomy air freight pundits

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
USCG issues new policy letter on BWM compliance HOS gets $26.6 million mod to Navy blocking boat contract Mystery owner asks Incat Crowther to design fast ferry Bulker sea trials confirm benefits of Kappel FP propeller DOF Subsea books orders worth over $351 million GasLog inks seven ship maintenance agreement Vard gets $100 millon order for Topaz twosome Shell pulls out of Alaska drilling

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Coast Guard holds ship in Tacoma for multiple safety deficiencies Corps releases final feasibility report on Skokomish River restoration project Crowley-managed vessel helps with rescue operation Port Metro Vancouver honored for Low Level Road uprade project Federal Highway Administration earmarks funds for training

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
VLCC spot rates steady as Middle East pace slows End of week offers potential to generate rate gains amid possible chartering flurry Australia oversupply weighs on Micelyn Express Offshore Impairment loss brings negative result for offshore operator German owners to get crew salary tax break VDR says political support lined up for implementation from January 1 ZMPC delivers three more cranes to Felixstowe Cranes will increase ULC handling capacity at UK's busiest port Scorpio Bulkers continues share buy-back programme Latest purchase by affiliated entity Scorpio Services Holding lifts its ownership of Scorpio Bulkers to 6.3% Handysize index softens to 10-week low Listless trading ahead of China's Golden Week holiday Havila AHTS pair joins North Sea lay-up fleet Company cuts operating expenses as it rules out imminent market recovery Reorganised MHI units to start operations on October 1 Two new subsidiaries aim to be more competitive, with focused product lines and streamlined business operations Tanker Investments doubles size of its share repurchase programme Directors set aside an extra $30m for buying back stock on the Oslo exchange Odfjell refinances vessels Chemical tanker outfit has completed its 2015 scheduled refinancing, giving it $43.8m in surplus liquidity Hapag-Lloyd to order 20,000 teu ships after $500m IPO Shareholder Tui to sell stake as German line prepares to invest proceeds in ships and containers Topaz Energy expands offshore fleet Topaz Energy concludes deal with Vard Holdings for the construction of two offshore subsea construction vessels Höegh car carrier released from Mombasa Vessel has continued on its ocean voyage to South Africa, West Africa and Mexico US Senators introduce bill to ban crude oil shipping on Great Lakes Legislation aims to enhance pipeline safety to protect the Great Lakes region Wisdom Marine expands orderbook despite market woes Profit-making Taiwanese owner orders two handysize bulkers from Namura Shipbuilding The verification game Containers have been carried by sea for nearly half a century but finding the correct weight of a box is still causing furrowed brows

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Werner extends truck driver apprenticeship program Werner Enterprises is extending an apprenticeship program designed to attract military veterans to trucking from 12 months to 24 months, with the blessing of the Department of Veterans Affairs. The extension means eligible veterans under the Post 9/11 GI Bill can now receive up to $22,555.20 of their tax-free education... UPS looks past China economic slowdown to expand in mid-tier cities UPS is expanding its footprint in China with offices in 13 new cities, a reflection of the parcel giant's confidence in the Chinese market despite the recent economic slowdown there. The fully array of UPS services - including customs brokerage and logistics consultation - will now be available to customers in... UTi expands Mexico warehousing footprint to serve auto, high-tech shippers UTi Worldwide has opened a 27,000 square foot warehouse in north central Mexico to serve automotive and high-tech manufacturers exporting products to the nearby U.S. market. The facility in Irapuato, Mexico, allows for vendor managed inventory, sub-assembly, kitting and ship-to-line models, along with UTi's freight forwarding, cross-border and distribution services. The... Canadian shipper Capital Paper upgrades supply chain Canadian distributor Capital Paper is consolidating multiple supply chain systems into a single comprehensive software platform to drive real-time visibility into purchases and inventory. The distributor is implementing the NCR Power Enterprise software platform, which includes warehouse management, transportation optimization, warehouse and store replenishment, merchandising, and store and custom Navigating the World of Tougher Product Safety and Compliance Requirements Navigating the World of Tougher Product Safety and Compliance Requirements Global organizations are operating their supply chains in an environment of increasing complexity and ever-changing regulatory constraints. The product safety and compliance risks involved are especially persistent and costly, and achieving supply chain excellence in these areas is a journey with... Logistics acquisition targets specialized, oversize trucking business When it came to increasing market share, Absolute Worldwide Logistics had a unique idea. Rather than buying another third-party logistics company or a motor carrier, Absolute purchased shipmymachinery.com, a portal that provides leads to specialized transportation business. The acquisition gives Absolute, a multimodal 3PL founded in 2011, deeper reach into the... EU in no hurry to adopt sulfur emission rules for carriers in Med There is no "medium-term" prospect of the European Union expanding sulfur emission regulations for container lines to the Mediterranean, a Port of Barcelona executive said last week. That poses a stumbling block for EU states looking to crack down on emissions in so-called Sulphur Emission Control Areas on intra-Europe lanes, which... DHL elevates Africa logistics veteran to manage Sub-Sahara operations DHL Express has promoted a veteran African logistics executive to managing director of Sub-Saharan Africa operations for the global parcel giant. Hennie Heymans -who joined joined the German company in 2001 as head of the direct business unit where he was responsible for telesales, agent and retail operations in Namibia, Swaziland... Congressional watchdog: US-flag rules boost food-aid transport costs U.S.-flag requirements raised shipping costs of taxpayer-funded international food aid by 23 percent between 2011 and 2014, according to a government report that provides fresh ammunition to critics of U.S. cargo preference laws. Using cheaper non-U.S.-flag ships would have saved $107.1 million on food aid transportation during the four-year span, according to... Maersk Sealand reliability improves after bumpy start Maersk SeaLand, launched in January to provide a more specialized service in the Americas, got off to a rough start with reliability of around 50 percent, but in the ensuing months the company said it has made major progress meeting shippers' needs. SeaLand has focused on its feeder network to... Dominican Republic transshipment hub expands The DP World Caucedo transshipment hub in the Dominican Republic is moving forward with upgrades to accommodate the larger vessels that will be able to traverse the expanded Panama Canal next year and provide shippers with more warehouse capacity. With a limited number of U.S. East Coast and Caribbean ports able... How one typo can alter a contract's meaning Q: We're a freight bill auditing company. One of our clients has a contract with a carrier in which a typographical error apparently was made, and I'm looking for advice on how to interpret the contract. The carrier's tariff has a provision stating that a shipment is to be considered a... CEVA: Truck over rail slashes LCL transit times LONDON - CEVA Logistics claims changes to its less-than-container-load export system and the use of trucks instead of rail have cut local transit times for U.S. exports by as much as 14 days compared with the schedules of rival operators. The company said it has nearly doubled its network of container... EBRD buys minority stake in Turkish port operator Global Port Holdings' Port of Adria in Bar, Montenegro.LONDON - The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development announced the acquisition of a minority stake in Turkish port operator, Global Ports Holding, just weeks after a near $1 billion Chinese investment in the country's waterfront. The London-based bank did not reveal... Hapag-Lloyd unveils plan for $5.6 billion IPO this year LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd, the world's fifth-largest ocear carrier by capacity, today unveiled plans for an initial public offering before the end of the year that is set to raise around $500 million to help fund the acquisition of mega-ships and value the company at around 5 billion euros ($5.6 billion). Germany's largest... Indian government caves to labor pressure, backs off port reform Port of Mundra. Credit: Felix DanceThe Indian federal government is retreating from a controversial "corporatization" plan to transform 'major', or public, port trusts into independent companies following stiff opposition from labor unions and some political groups, dealing a big blow to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's reform efforts to stimulate trade...

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
NewLead mine buy dies NewLead Holdings's effort to buy a mine in Cumberland County, Kentucky, has fallen through, marking another blow to the shipowner's efforts to diversify into the coal business. Wall Street takes drubbing All but a few maritime shares suffered a beating Monday as New York stocks tumbled, with concerns over China and low energy prices weighing on investors despite analysts' insistence that shipping fundamentals remain essentially unchanged. Judge orders GMI ship freed Global Maritime Investments (GMI) has secured a US court order aiming to lift the arrest of a bulker in France. TIL targets $20m Teekay spin-off Tanker Investments (TIL) has wasted no time in turning on the taps for an upsized share buyback. Seamec keeps Princess busy Indian offshore vessel owner secures short-term employment for diving support vessel in UAE. Executives add more SALT Scorpio Bulkers executives have made another call to their broker and added more shares in one of Wall Street's largest dry cargo owners. How many ships? Dutch shipbuilder Damen is taking the delivery of its vessels very seriously indeed. Magic number in sight VLCC rates are likely to push beyond $100,000 per day at times in the fourth quarter this year, Clarksons Platou Securities says. Hair-raising incident on ro-pax Two ferry crew suffered from smoke inhalation after a hair-dryer started a fire in a cabin in the Baltic Sea. Polish seafarers die Two Polish sailors have died due to food poisoning on a multi-purpose vessel. Victoria refloated A damaged Hong Kong bulker has been pulled free from a shoal off Sweden after a week. Dof strikes $351m deals Oslo-listed owner signs multiple contracts in Canada, Mexico and Asia; shares surge 10%. Wartsila signs GasLog deal Finnish ship systems group Wartsila is to monitor the reliability of seven LNG carriers owned by Greece's GasLog. Havila lays-up AHTS pair Havila Shipping has joined the raft of offshore owners laying-up tonnage with two of its four anchor handlers being withdrawn from the market. Call us Dubai's Gulf Navigation wants shareholders to get in touch to claim dividends owed from previous years. Hapag in $500m IPO World's fourth largest container line sets out plans to float in Frankfurt this year. EBRD takes Turkish stake European development bank buys into ports operator GPH ahead of IPO. TIL boosts buyback Oslo-listed Tanker Investments (TIL) has upped its share buyback budget by $30m. Tanker demo collapses Lack of scrapping combined with growing orderbook could be storing up trouble for 2017. DB upbeat on bulk Deutsche Bank looks to have gone out on a limb and adopted a more positive stance on prospects for the dry bulk sector. Hoegh PCTC released A Hoegh Autoliners PCTC has been released from detention in Mombasa, Kenya, the Norwegian owner has confirmed. Vard bags Topaz newbuilds Dubai-based shipowner says it is taking advantage of industry turmoil to secure good deal.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
COSCO, Evergreen terminate intra-Asia loop House Speaker Boehner gets bon voyage from business groups Port of Felixstowe takes delivery of three STS gantry cranes CEVA shortens U.S. LCL export transit times Absolute Worldwide buys Shipmymachinery.com Turkish steel exporters on the offensive in D.C. ZIM adjusts Asia-Mediterranean loops GAO report details the cost of food aid shipping requirements GRI Roundup: Maersk Line, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd Hapag-Lloyd plans to raise $500m with IPO FedEx to raise fuel surcharges again Executive Moves: Cargo 2000 and CHAMP Cargosystems UPS expands service in 13 Chinese cities

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
Iran in talks over oil, LNG exports with Poland A Polish government and business delegation is in Tehran to discuss opportunities. Supplier offering barge deliveries in Ceuta 'Supply operations are carried out with a no delays, no bottlenecks and with very little downtime.' Sri Lanka has to be martime hub 'for more than South Asia' 'We have yet to realise the full potential of our valuable ports and shipping.' Iraq offering fuel oil cargoes for November loading Iraqi has increased the volumes offered for export. Norden: Keeping costs down Focus on fuel efficiency programme. Credibility of emissions data 'in the spotlight' 'The Volkswagen scandal has thrown the credibility of all sectors on emissions into doubt.' Wartsila, GasLog pair up on maintenance deal To promote fuel efficiency. Future-Ready Conference may hold 'the answer' says IMO Ideas from conference will be used to guide global energy-efficiency project. Marine lubricants launched with promise of 'higher fuel efficiency' CEPSA expands portfolio with three new products aimed at large vessels. PNG limits area for fishing activities, including refuelling Local vessels barred from operating in the Eastern Pacific high seas. Pertamina speeds up bunkering projects Completion deadlines brought forward. Consortium to roll out marine biofuel project Programme seeks to speed up acceptance of the fuel alternative. Gulf Petrochem in $80 million India, East Africa expansion Investments in the regions to take place in 2016, says Executive Director. New marine lubricants promise 'higher fuel efficiency' CEPSA expands portfolio with three new products aimed at large vessels.

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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:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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