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December 2, 2015

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Singapore's extension of shipping block exemption hailed by shipowners Zim back in black, quarterly profit hits US$11 million, but sales fall 12pc Capacity of global containership fleet is expected to grow 8.2pc in 2015 Panama Canal expansion could suffer new delay with cracks in lock Nigerian pirates hit Cypriot-flagged, Polish ship, kidnapping 5 crew Trucks with Turkish exports blocked at Russian border as Putin awaits apology Eco lobbies tell shipping to cut CO2 emissions as climate conference opens BIFA welcomes UK government's transport spending of US$93 billion Rival to Canadian Brookfield's Oz port deal risks government intervention Zhengzhou aims to take a bigger slice of US$600 billion China-Europe trade Air cargo markets in Asia are expected to remain soft: AAPA CargoLogicAir prepares to begin charter operations from London-Stansted

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DECEMBER 1, 2015
Allcargo partners with Isha Vidhya for a unique golf jaunt, to support rural education Class 4.3 - Substances which, in contact with water, emit flammable gases Australia to export uranium to India Petronet LNG may not face penalty from Qatar's RasGas for lower LNG offtake Sharp fall in global prices makes iron ore imports possible New box train service between Bengaluru & Chennai Port to commence soon New Mangalore Port woos Mysore trade Port sector to register profit of INR 6K cr. this fiscal: Gadkari Seabird Distriparks (Krishnapatnam) CFS commences cotton & rice stuffing Yogayatan Group announces Yogayatan Port at Mankhurd, Mumbai INR rises further Need to create enabling ecosystem to boost exports, says Jaitley RBI keeps repo rate & CRR unchanged at 6.75 pc & 4 pc Speed up approval of projects, Centre tells state green panels

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Ten authorities less? FTA says take railfreight needs into account ECS teams up with new client in Italy Emmert takes over captain's seat at FCS Funds to improve African transport infrastructure Crewe depot welcomes VIP Banking on the bunker barge fleet Europa Worldwide Group banks on new FD Broken heel block assembly causes derailment MSD prolongs pharma contract until 2018 First-ever nonstop 'Cisco-Delhi service New chair for Hong Kong Shipowners Association Baltic-Adria rail corridor to be widened Pay back and save says Hapag Lloyd Finavia snaps up Finnair facilities Zim on a rising tide

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DECEMBER 1, 2015
Jiangsu Yangzijiang signs contracts for two self-unloading bulkers China's Jiangsu Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has secured its latest order, winning a pair of self-unloading Laker bulk carriers. Ordered by Algoma Central Corporation, the contract is for two Equinox-class 29,300 dwt vessels with delivery scheduled for the first half of 2018. The 225m length overall Seaway Max self-unloading bulkers will join the company's... Container spot rates predicted to be higher in 2016 The long-term outlook for post-Panamax ships seen as challenging. Credit: AffeldtSpot freight rates in container trades should stage a marked recovery next year, but short lived successes with general rate increases (GRI) should not be regarded as evidence of a fundamental improvement between supply and demand, a senior shipping analyst... DSME gets financing to fund Sonangol drillship orders A DSME shipyard. Credit: DSMESouth Korean export credit agency Korea Trade Insurance Corporation and its Norwegian counterpart Norwegian Export Credit Guarantee Agency have granted a USD620 million in export financing to Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering to finance the construction of two drillships that were ordered by Angolan oil company... Australian wage-dispute coaster crew refuses to sail Portland. Credit: Kevin FinniganThe campaign against 'cheap' foreign crews sailing in Australia's coastal trade has taken an acrimonious turn with Australian seafarers on board bulk carrier Portland defying an order to sail the vessel to Singapore where the ship was due to be decommissioned. A sit-in by the Alcoa-owned vessel's... First Roy Hill iron ore shipped from Australia Hancock Prospecting's Gina Rinehart. Credit: PABulk carrier Anangel Explorer loaded the first shipment of iron ore out of the Roy Hill's South West Creek Wharf at Port Hedland in the Australian Pilbara today (1 December). Ore from the AUD10 billion Pilbara mine destined for China on board the Greek flagged 87,582 gt vessel... Onassis Group to sell two VLCCs Olympic Legend. Credit: Malte SchwarzGreek shipowner Onassis Group has put two of its Very large crude carriers (VLCCs) on sale, taking advantage of the firming oil tanker market. IHS Fairplay was told by shipbrokers that the 2003-built 309,270 dwt Olympic Legend and 2005-built 306,997 dwt Olympic Leader, are now for sale.... Pan Continental orders ship for Southeast Asia service Ship welding. Credit: PASouth Korean intra-Asia container carrier Pan Continental Shipping has ordered an 1,800 teu ship at compatriot shipbuilder Dae Sun Shipbuilding & Engineering. The ship, with a length of 172 m, width of 27 m, and height of 13 m, is to be delivered by May 2017, the shipbuilder... Drone ships on the horizon, but unlikely in next decade Remote-control workstations. Credit: HIT Drone cargo ships, known colloquially as 'ghost' ships, are unlikely to start operations within the coming decade and an intermediate step of partially automated ships with much reduced crew levels should be expected beforehand. A study on key technologies impacting the ports and logistics sector commissioned by global... Japan's ClassNK to implement new container ship construction rules next year Japanese classification society ClassNK has made amendments to its rules and guidance for container carrier construction, which will apply to ships contracted for construction on or after 1 April 2016. Triggered by the sinking of Mitsui OSK Lines' container ship MOL Comfort, which caught fire, broke into two, and sank off the coast... Cosco-China Shipping talks extended to January, say carriers No speedy resolution to China Shipping-Cosco talks that have been extended into the new year.HONG KONG - Talks between state-owned giants Cosco and China Shipping will continue into the new year, the groups said in exchange filings, six months after trading in shares of their listed subsidiaries was suspended.The lengthy... Tanker giant reborn as Fredriksen seals merger Frontline's John Fredriksen. Credit: Chris Preovolos/CMA.Shareholders approved the merger of Frontline and Frontline 2012 on 30 November, officially heralding the return of shipping magnate John Fredriksen to the upper echelon of the publicly traded tanker arena. In 2011, Norwegian OTC-listed Frontline 2012 was split off from NYSE- and Oslo-listed Frontline...

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DECEMBER 1, 2015
Climate change will hit global supply chains as rising temperatures cause drop in productivity Dave Gaughan promoted to UK managing director by Kerry Logistics The bag that can absorb a bomb blast in a ULD could be a boost for air cargo security Zim sails through the rates storm to turn in its third consecutive quarterly profit Analysis: Canadian Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger appears to be on track Lufthansa Cargo reconsiders options as finances come under pressure Talks continue at Cargolux as collective work agreement expires Christopher Rodrigues named new Port of London Authority chairman

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DECEMBER 1, 2015
Gibbs & Cox acquires Donald L. Blount and Associates Algoma adds more Equinox newbuilds to order book ABB takes wraps off two turbocharger developments Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding delivers ATB New seal can be fully serviced underwater Castrol launches new cylinder oil "Quiet drive" specialists cooperate

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DECEMBER 1, 2015
City of Kalama Oks plans for business park development Matson plans to raise rates for Hawaii service cargo Crowley awards scholarship to maritime academy cadet Real estate investment tops list on Port of Olympia's 2016 budget FMCSA sets final rule for truck driver protection

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DECEMBER 1, 2015
Port of Oakland lifting cranes to boost global trade The $14m project will begin in April 2016 and will take to up one year to complete TEN wins long-term suezmax charter with an oil major Starting in December 2015, the fixture is expected to generate approximately $18.5m in total gross revenue LA/Long Beach poised to receive first 18,000 teu ship Boxing Day treat as southern California prepares to welcome CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin Rio Tinto approves new Queensland port and mine Boyd Bay development is part of $1.9bn Amrun bauxite project in Cape York Release of product stocks will be a shock to the market, warns Maersk Tankers Reduction in storage due to price changes will dent product tanker demand in short term, says Christian Ingerslev Pretend and extend is running out of road, Petropoulos warns Shipping could be moving from cycles to permanent over supply, according to big name banking analyst Nomura paints bleak outlook for container shipping But to prevent the supply/demand imbalance from worsening, lines have a choice - return vessels or face the consequences, says study Supras look to a better month Brokers suggest less volatile supramax rates for December Jurong Port, Oiltanking to build new Singapore storage terminal Facility will support increasing demand for petroleum storage in Singapore Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics to double service frequency to US west coast from Europe Move could increase transhipment opportunities to Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia Suezmax and aframax rates flat on steady Middle East and West Africa demand Middle Eastern crude has become cheaper for Asian buyers Dismal dry bulk market deepens Jinhui Shipping's net losses Results also hit by significant investment portfolio losses UK shipping companies must switch to digital tax filing Chancellor Osborne changes rules in Autumn Statement New shipping bank set to open in the new year Superstar-backed M&M good to go with $140m equity Blueprint for electricity-driven 20,000 teu boxship unveiled CMA CGM, DNV GL and GTT reveal details as climate change talks start in Paris LA/Long Beach ship count on target as congestion nightmare fades Marine Exchange of Southern California reports vessel numbers holding up, though long term trend is down Divestment and ship chartering weakness hit Marco Polo Marine revenue Demand for tug, barges expected to remain challenging amid weak market JERA inks LNG business agreement with Pavilion Energy unit Company expects Southeast Asia LNG demand to grow EBRD to support Interorient Shipmanagement fleet expansion Loan aims to help recovery of the Cypriot economy by raising business activity in shipping Steady VLCC spot rates generate impressive $71,200 per day November average Lack of significant rate rises and drops generated steady market conditions Industry viewpoint: Somali piracy suppressed but not eradicated Hard-won advances made in combating piracy are at risk of being worn away without constant ongoing vigilance and the establishment of onshore security measures

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DECEMBER 1, 2015
Reliance on today's low trans-Pacific spot rates could trap shippers if liners consolidate With spot rates on imports from Asia approaching $900 per 40-foot container to the U.S. West Coast and $1,700 to the East Coast, cargo interests that played the spot market rather than shipping most of their imports under service contracts this year are big winners. However, veteran shipping executives say that... Brazil withholds emergency funding for Itajai dredging The future of the southern Brazil port of Itajai is once again in the balance as federal authorities refuse to release the urgently needed funding for emergency dredging to restore the 41 to 42.6-foot draft of the port following heavy rains from El Nino. As Brazil's second-largest container port and major... Spot rate recovery next year on better supply-demand balance, analyst says Spot freight rates in container trades should stage a marked recovery next year, but short lived successes with general rate increases should not be regarded as evidence of a fundamental improvement between supply and demand, a senior shipping analyst said. The rates fell by 8 percent in November on the previous... Does the 'shared economy' equate to 'smart shipping'? In the Age of Uber, a wave of technology companies is targeting freight transportation as the next big market to be transformed by smart phones, mobile apps and Web-based collaborative networking. Claims that Internet-based technology and the "shared economy" will overturn current freight transportation models and eliminate the need for third-party... Spot rate recovery next year on better supply-demand balance, analyst says Spot freight rates in container trades should stage a marked recovery next year, but short lived successes with general rate increases should not be regarded as evidence of a fundamental improvement between supply and demand, a senior shipping analyst said. The rates fell by 8 percent in November on the previous... Worst US manufacturing reading in three years signals LTL slowdown The worst reading from the Institute for Supply Management's Purchasing Managers Index in three years signals a slowdown in freight for less-than-truckload carriers to haul. The PMI, a measurement of manufacturing health, was at 48.6 in November as new orders, production, and inventories declined. These declines mean that motor carriers hauling... Majority of shippers not ready for supply chain disruptions, study says Seven out of 10 global shippers lack the visibility in their supply chains needed to prepare and respond to disruptions - whether they are port labor slowdowns, natural disasters or something else. That unpreparedness hit 74 percent of the shippers surveyed that experienced disruptions in the last 12 months, according to... Barge and rail service helps connect PNW exporters to Asia A container-on-barge and rail shuttle service in the Pacific Northwest is preserving the ability of exporters of agricultural and paper products in the region to serve their customers in Asia since the Port of Portland lost well over 90 percent of its container volume earlier this year due to a... UTi Worldwide opens multimodal hubs in Malaysia, Vietnam New multimodal hubs in Southeast Asia will help logistics company UTi Worldwide take advantage of excess short-haul air capacity in the region and roll out new international routes. The hubs in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam will help speed movement of goods from the region to UTi... Rail, berths dominate NY-NJ port's $175 million capital budget Construction of intermodal rail facilities and rebuilding of ship berths are the largest items in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's $175 million capital spending plan for its seaport unit during the coming year. The planned spending is part of a $8.9 billion capital spending plan for fiscal... Innovative stevedoring, ship designs could ease mega-ship woes Much like the airline industry, container shipping companies, even those perennially in the red, benefited from low oil prices and returned to profitability. But as 2015 is coming to a close, the fortunes of the container shipping industry have nosedived with even majors like Maersk Line issuing profit warnings thanks to...

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DECEMBER 1, 2015
Globus Maritime posts third-quarter loss US-listed bulker owner cautiously optimistic despite revenue decline and negative ebitda. China giants signal merger talks horizon Cosco and CSG say stock trading halt in listed subsidiary will not pass 10 January. Broker Marcon sued over bulker valuation TF Warren Group files $20m lawsuit against US firm claiming appraisal missed mark. Tsakos confirms period charter for suezmax New York-listed tanker owner locks away suezmax in deal worth $18.5m. WWL doubles up Nordic car carrier group increases Europe to US sailings. OW's US arms strike settlement agreements Deals helped pave way to today's vote deadline on bankruptcy plan for three OW arms. Total grabs Maersk drillship for Uruguay AP Moller-Maersk unit wins $44m contract for its Maersk Venturer, ending idle time. Panama Canal queue returns to normality Maximum two-day wait time after delays reached 11 days in November. Navios bulker grounds Vessel owned by Angeliki Frangou-led partnership stuck in Parana River, Argentina. Lithuanian Shipping files again Struggling bulker owner applies for bankruptcy for second time this year as loss grows. Tanker pumping halted Bad weather hampering lightering of grounded Russian vessel after spill. Sembcorp foresees Q4 loss Singapore shipyard expects to take a financial hit due to rig delays. GMS lands $620m loan Abu Dhabi-based owner signs deal for big debt facility as it looks to accomplish growth plan. Hansson still on the hunt NAT CEO says there are "always ships for sale" as he expects strong tanker market to last into 2016. Aurora debut a success LPGC owner satisfied with investors' appetite for its first visit to the bond market. DSIC unveils LNG-fuelled VLCC Chinese shipyard wins approval from DNV GL for pioneering new eco-tanker. CMA CGM seeks NOL cash French line reportedly in talks with BNP Paribas, HSBC and others to finance takeover. Solstad strengthens Chevron ties Oslo-listed owner signs multi-year deal for derrick lay barge for Thai project. CNCo MPP held after spill Owner sending team to New Zealand to investigate source of leak from Ningpo at Whangarei. Paris climate talks LIVE Click here to view live coverage of shipping conference as part of France's COP 21 discussions. Lay-up list lengthens Brokers report Island Offshore has stacked another vessel as rates fall again. Huahai inks double Chinese yard to build general cargoships for compatriot Dalian Shunyue. Davie deal confirmed New Canadian government goes ahead with conversion of former Capital boxship at Quebec yard. Otto Marine looks to loosen covenants Singapore offshore vessel operator latest company looking to ease pressure on its financial position. Scorpio should sell more capes Disposal of last five large bulkers best option to preserve cash, says UBS analyst Spiro Dounis. Algoma inks duo at Jiangsu Yangzijiang Canadian shipowner firms up order for two self-unloading bulkers at Chinese shipyard. Small fire strikes Princess Cruises ship Carnival group cruiseship Grand Princess loses power after switchboard fire off Hawaii. Pacific Radiance exec buys shares Director in Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator makes first share buy in almost one year.

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DECEMBER 1, 2015
NEWS FLASH: Congressional negotiators agree on 5-year highway bill CBP discovers first in nation pest at Port of Baltimore UTi establishes two new multimodal hubs Shipping industry touts efforts to reduce emissions Jamaica taps French firm to design port community system Container service resumes on Columbia, Snake Rivers Oakland modifying four cranes to handle larger containerships MSC PSA European Terminal prepares for relocation U.S. steel imports see mixed October results Deutsche Post offers RFID tracking for international e-commerce time:matters expands same-day European service

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DECEMBER 1, 2015
ECA lube laucnhed by Castrol 'New regulations, changes in engine design, vessel operations and alternative fuels are presenting our customers with challenges.' Bunker prices tumbled in November Analysts say crude oil prices likely to retreat further. 'Approval in principle' for world's first dual fuel VLCC 'This AIP is another step toward the more widespread adoption of LNG as a fuel for shipping.' Bomin in bid to buy Bunkers International Offer of $5 million for all assets accepted, awaiting bankruptcy court approval. Maersk acknowledges impact of low bunker prices Pioneer of Triple-E class vessels says part of the business case in being challenged. Platts pre-report survey of analysts EIA data Suggests 100,000-Barrel Build in U.S. Distillate Stocks. BC Ferries names LNG-fuelled newbuilding Ferry scheduled to join fleet in late 2016, it says. Ecoslops sells first cargo of recycled marine fuel Company has ordered 3,000 mt more slops for processing, says CEO. Engineering firm introduces inline scrubber design System easier to install on vessels with complex structural needs, says Alfa Laval. Using wind propulsion offers 'commercial opportunities' Shipping industry will be forced to decarbonise no matter what happens in Paris, says IWSA. BIMCO sees big role for scrubbers Global cap could make residual fuel oil extremely cheap, making scrubbers an attractive compliance option. ICS, BIMCO explain global sulphur cap supply/demand issues Scrubber uptake and increased fuel efficiency important factors; enforcement bigger challenge than in ECAs.

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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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