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November 4, 2015

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DP World takes full control in UK's DP World Southampton OOCL adds Hong Kong call on Asia-Europe service for Christmas CMA CGM suspends Burundi service due to heavy fighting Maersk to improve grow cargo flows in Indonesia's remote east US Navy finds what is believed to be sunken El Faro cargo ship Tanker safety record tarnished by several incidents Road haulage prices on cross-channel route likely to rise Box volume up slightly at South Africa's Transnet K + N expands presence in Caribbean with new Dominican Republic office Sarjak sets up offices in Chile and Brazil FCS renews contract to handle Air China Cargo in Frankfurt Delta Air Lines leaves trade group, Airlines for America (A4A) New quality standards agreed on at C2K meeting in Vienna

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Global logistics confidence down: Index APM Terminals Mumbai opens new facility for factory-stuffed export trailers NMPT taking steps to boost coastal shipping: Parida Ship-to-shore cranes arrive in Mersey for Liverpool2 container terminal Transloading suggested as an option for handling large vessels Tulsidas Khimji successfully handles a kingsize assignment Centre extends validity of anti-dumping duty on fastners from China & Taipei Exempt metals from FTA ambit, metallic scrap recyclers urge Centre FCI to go for silos to increase storage space INR declines further sharply on heavy dollar demand

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New tank cars to raise loading capacity Reinforcement for Northern and Southern Star Ready, steady...purses out on Russian roads Logistics premises for automotive business Rolling the intermodal way from Germanyto China Arkas adds Piraeus to line-up A gateway at the Gateway Funds to improve rail connection to port ICTSI results: sunshine and shade Mission completed Rhenus reinforced in UK Libyan Wings' next try Schwarzmüller internationalising Schiphol community votes for innovation and leadership

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Strong dredging market expected for 2016 GLDD hopper dredge Terrapin Island. Credit: GLDDCoastal restoration projects in the Gulf of Mexico will be a significant driver for US dredging companies in 2016, the head of America's largest dredge contractor predicts. Jonathan Berger, CEO of NASDAQ-listed Great Lakes Dredge & Dock (GLDD), said during his company's 3Q15 earnings... IHC wins dredger Huta 14 renovation Cutter suction dredger Huta 14. Credit IHCNetherlands-based IHC Services has won the contract from Huta Marine Works of Saudi Arabia to renovate the self-propelled cutter suction dredger (CSD) Huta 14. Work will be carried out by IHC Middle East, based in Dubai, along with its Dutch operations department. The renovation involves... Shipping rejects emission targets in advance of Paris summit Tarbit Shipping's product tanker Bit Viking was the first vessel to be converted from Heavy Fuel Oil to Liquefied Natural GasThe shipping industry and the environmental lobby agree that more efficient ships rather than more ships is the way to address difficult market conditions and poisonous ship emissions. But they... Exclusive: New cracks in Nicaragua Canal plan Dr Paul Oquist. Credit: Greg Miller/IHSNicaragua's government has long claimed that an economic feasibility study by blue-chip US consultancy McKinsey & Co is crucial to enticing Western investors to its USD40-50 billion canal project. However, IHS Fairplay has confirmed that McKinsey has not worked on the Nicaragua Canal project since 2014,... SK Group refutes talk of buying KDB's DSME stake South Korean chaebol SK Group, which has interests in shipping, oil refining, construction and telecommunications, has refuted talk that it will buy Korea Development Bank's 31.5% stake in Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering. South Korean media reports claim the Park Geun-Hye administration discussed the sale of the stake with SK chairman Choi Tae-won, in... Farstad employs second construction vessel newbuilding A Farstad construction vessel, pictured. Credit: FarstadFarstad Shipping, the listed Norwegian offshore services vessel owner, says it has fixed second of the two construction vessels due to enter service this year. The company has been awarded a three year contract with further up to three years options for Far Sentinel by... Ocean Yield sees opportunities in weak markets Ocean Yield, the listed Norwegian company that invests in ships to bareboat charter them on long contracts to third parties, has reported a slight rise in interims and says it sees opportunities in current weak markets. Group net profit rose to USD25.8 million in 3Q15 from USD22.7 million a year earlier.... Latest Singapore bulker arrest 'without warning' says law firm Bulker Archimedes was arrested on 25 October. Credit: Dietmar HasenpuschA Cyprus-flagged bulk carrier has been arrested in Singapore under "highly unusual circumstances", according to UK-headquartered law firm, Hill Dickinson. The 1995-bulit, 44,323 deadweight, kamsarmax Archimedes was arrested on 25 October upon instruction from a local law firm. Hill Dickinson, which acts on... Astomos Energy's shipowner partners book two VLGCs at KHI Astomos Energy, Japan's biggest liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) importer announced on 2 November that it has ordered three very large gas carriers (VLGCs) at compatriot shipbuilders Kawasaki Heavy Industries ((KHI) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). From KHI, Astomos has ordered two 82,200 m³ capacity VLGCs and an 83,000 m³ capacity carrier... Port operator ICTSI reports falling revenue ICTSI's container terminal in Croatia. Credit: ICTSIInternational Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) of the Philippines said revenue from port operations fell 11% to USD239.9m in the quarter ending 30 September. On a year-to-date basis, revenues increased 2% to US$792.0m, which the company attributed to volume growth at most of its... Koch Shipping to move chartering business to Singapore The shipping arm of US energy group Koch has moved its chartering operations from Delaware to Singapore. Although the parent company is headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Koch Shipping Inc has been a Delaware corporation due to the tax exemptions offered by the state. Koch Supply and Trading, of which Koch Shipping Inc... ICTSI Q3 revenue down 11% International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) of the Philippines said revenue from its port operations fell 11% to USD239.9 million in the quarter ending 30 September. On a year-to-date basis, revenues increased 2% to USD792 million, which the company attributed to volume growth at most of its terminals. ICTSI handled 5.77 million... Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone revenue up 6% Hazira is one of the ports operated by Adani. Credit: APSEZIndia's largest private port operator Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) grew revenue by 6% in the quarter ended 30 September, as cargo throughput at its ports continued to increase. APSEZ booked consolidated total income to reach USD303.34 million and... Singapore opens research facility to test green technologies Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on 2 November opened a maritime energy test facility to focus on research and development in innovative eco-friendly maritime technologies. Maritime Energy Test Bed (METB), Southeast Asia's first-of-its-kind test facility, is part of the city-state's effort to become a green port. The facility will be supported...

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Geodis set to expand its US footprint after receiving green light for takeover of OHL Heathrow unveils £180m plan to double air cargo volumes over the next 15 years UPS to build £120m 'world-class' parcel hub at London Gateway logistics park

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Tidewater reports a red ink quarter Future USNS Brunswick completes Acceptance Trials TOTE files to limit liability in El Faro law suits Royal Caribbean orders fifth Quantum class ship Crowley tanker first to get ABS LNG-Ready approval Falsifying oil record book costs Chandris $1 million

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Coast Guard responds to fire at Boat World Marina near Seattle Hillsboro Airport Roundtable Exchange schedules public meeting for Wednesday Customs team rescue four from drifting SeaDoo vessel Crowley Maritime to christen new LNG-ready product tanker Mitsui container vessel saves group of castaways

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Clarksons expects lower 2015 profit amid bearish dry bulk sector Depressed dry bulk sector dents profits for Clarksons Wilson sells small bulk carrier to Greek company Sale will leave carrier with 82 owned vessels Diana capesize coup shows sharp price drop in bulkers Last Lauritzen cape goes for $28.5m after failure of $37m deal in August Navios Partners cuts distribution in half Annual payout reduced to $0.85 per unit as owner bows to 'demand uncertainty' and other factors Farstad sees no hiding place in offshore market as it signs CSV charter Far Sentinel will begin three-year Gulf of Mexico charter in December APM Terminals diversifies into non-containerised cargo Update: Chief executive Kim Fejfer says container operations will remain the core business as APMT signs joint venture with Qingdao that marks its entry into China's fast-growing grains trade ICTSI's Georgian unit settles lessor dispute BICT and Batumi Sea Port terminate arbitration proceedings after settling differences in an 'amicable manner' Vale's VLOC fleet to balloon to 64 vessels Vale chief executive Ferreira upbeat on China's steel consumption Currency volatility knocks ICTSI underlying profit Global terminal operator reduces capex budget for 2015 Pappas denied leave to appeal OW Bunker test case But way still open to seek permission from supreme court CMA CGM boosts East Africa-Europe service Company also enhancing East Africa to Mediterranean service route Moody's global shipping outlook remains stable Low bunker fuels prices could help support earnings for shipping companies Mercator logs bigger losses Company's revenue fell 40% due to deterioration in dry bulk markets Maersk Line and CMA CGM cut service charges in China Eleven liner companies have complied with Beijing's call to reduce their fees Southeast Asia piracy crackdowns bearing fruit says IMB Only two hijackings reported in the third quarter of 2015 Gener8 takes delivery of second and third VLCCs Tanker owner borrowed 60% of purchase price to finance acquisition cost Seaspan delivers strong third quarter Containership owner improves operating margins, grows fleet size to 84 vessels Tote files lawsuit on liability limitation as death claims mount Tote's liability may be less than $1m if lawsuit successful Crowley Maritime acquires SeaFreight Deal expands Crowley's liner and logistics footprints in Caribbean Basin

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
West Coast ports' volume, market share recedes West Coast ports in September suffered a drop in container volume as well as import market share, but it is too early to determine if this is the beginning of a trend or just a one-month anomaly for ports that appeared to be recovering from the loss of business earlier... Geodis completes acquisition of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics Geodis has completed the $800 million acquisition of Ozburn-Hessey Logistics that gave Europe's fourth-largest logistics and transport firm a strong U.S. presence. Geodis' acquisition was one of several in 2015 that reached across oceans and showed that major logistics firms felt consolidation was the best way to grow and remain competitive. With... FTZs Reduce Total Landed Costs for Global Supply Chains 58% of companies agree that their inability to take advantage of preferential duty programs is costing them a material amount today and unless corrected, will only increase. Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) programs offer an opportunity for substantial import/export duty and fee savings, in addition to increased supply chain efficiencies and trade... DP World: Vallarpadam Terminal gains from productivity, connectivity DP World said its Vallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal at India's Cochin Port is on a steady "growth path" on the back of operational efficiency and connectivity upgrades. The company said the Vallarpadam terminal offers average crane productivity of 30 moves per hour, and this allows ocean carriers to turn around... DP World to build logistics free zone in Senegal DP World has signed a deal to develop a logistics free zone at Senegal's port of Dakar. The free zone investment will benefit DP World's container terminal in the port of Dakar and shippers using the nearby Blaise Diagne International Airport. In the presence of United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Sheikh... Hapag-Lloyd raises initial $300 million from IPO LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd today said it has raised around $300 million from its initial public offering which it will spend on new ships and containers. The German carrier is selling just over 13.23 million shares at 20 euros ($22) each, down from an original 23-29 euros price range due to stock... APM Terminals invests in China multi-purpose terminal APM Terminals CEO Kim Fejfer and Qingdao Port Group Chairman Zheng shake hands after the deal.LONDON - APM Terminals has invested in a multi-purpose cargo terminal in China, accelerating its expansion beyond its core container handling business. The Maersk Group's port arm has signed a joint venture agreement with Qingdao Port... ICTSI quarterly revenue down despite volume growth International Container Terminal Services of the Philippines said revenue from port operations fell 11 percent year-over-year to $239.9 million in the quarter ending Sept. 30, despite volume growth of 1.9 percent to 1.9 million 20-foot-equivalent units. On a year-to-date basis, revenues increased 2 percent to $792 million, which the company attributed... ArcBest growth slows in third quarter, but ABF rates rise The trends squeezing trucking operators across the U.S., from falling fuel surcharges to declining shipping demand and lower industrial output, depressed revenue and profit at ArcBest Corp. in the third quarter, slowing growth at its less-than-truckload subsidiary ABF Freight. Total revenue at ArcBest dropped 2.6 percent from a year ago to...

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
DHT reports rise in Q3 revenue and profit Tanker operator swings to profit as larger fleet size boosts overall results. Seaspan expects tough boxship market in 2016 Outlook on containership rates unclear as boxship supply overwhelms demand. Danaos surges past Wall Street expectations New York-listed containership owner sees profit jump 87.7% as JV preps boxship buy. Polish riding crew widows file Faro claim Filing against TOTE is fifth over the sinking of the US-flag ro-ro during Hurricane Joaquin. Oriental books VLCC pair at Hyundai Heavy Owner adds brace to extend Korean yard's dominant position in the VLCC newbuilding market. Clarksons shares down after profit warning World's largest shipbroker says pre-tax profit will reach £50m amid challenging markets. NMM cuts distribution Shares in Greek owner plunge after decision to revise dividend sharing in depressed market. Ardmore share price slumps on offering Greenbriar's effort to sell half of stake prices at 10.4% discount to Monday close. Solvang doubles its money Norwegian LPG carrier owner posts best-ever quarterly result in VLGC market boom. NCL ready for break-out US cruise line confident of future prospects after pushing up Q3 revenue and earnings. RCCL makes it five US cruise giant returns to Meyer Werft in Germany for another Quantum-class ship. NSB shoots down talk of fleet deal German company says products tanker sextet have not been sold to UK outfit. ICTSI posts small gain Profit edges up on better nine-month volumes for Philippines ports group. POSH makes less Singaporean offshore vessel owner posts smaller profit for the third quarter but pushes up its revenue. No growing pains for Teekay and Tsakos Drewry analysts show huge earnings generated by second-hand additions and newbuilds. SK denies DSME move Korean group is not in talks to acquire loss-making compatriot shipbuilder. Island lays up for winter Norwegian owner's survey vessel Island Spirit to be idled in weakening market. Berg: Offshore discipline needed Viking Supply CEO does not see market recovery anytime soon; calls for caution when rates improve. Wilson in profitable sale to Greek owner Oslo-listed mini-bulker specialist books a gain on the disposal of elderly vessel. Fosen shipyard saved Bankrupt Norwegian shipbuilder secures $65m ferry refurbishment deal from Hurtigruten. Farstad scores long-term deal Norwegian owner charters out newly delivered subsea vessel to Subtec for three years. Trada tanker heads for scrap in Pakistan Indonesian owned vessel may have finally found a final resting place with near $4m disposal. Krasnoye clinches tanker double Russian shipyard to build chemical carriers for Vladimir Lisin's Volgotrans. Dredger sinks in Iceland No injuries reported as veteran vessel goes down in Reykjavik harbour. Boskalis wins wind work Owner's joint venture with VolkerWessels to lay cable for Galloper development in $220m deal. Ocean Yield down in Q3 But dividend at Kjell Inge Rokke-backed company sees eighth consecutive increase since IPO in July 2013. Statoil chops Songa rig Norwegian state-owned oil major pulls the plug on Songa Trym fixture that was not due to end until March 2016. Seaspan posts upbeat Q3 performance Gerry Wang led containership leasing outfit sees profit rises as fleet passes 100-ship threshold. Crystal lifts Lloyd Werft tally Malaysian-controlled luxury owner doubles river cruiseship order at German shipbuilder.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Long-term transportation bill moves toward floor vote in House Radiant acquires Copper Logistics CMA CGM adjusts Noura Express loop Liverpool's new container terminal receives first cranes Seaspan Q3 net earnings fall despite increased revenues Envirotainer opens service station in Shanghai Inchcape opens Odessa office LLamasoft acquires supply chain software company COSCO considering increased use of Northeast Passage Geodis finalizes OHL acquisition IAG Cargo posts flat Q3 results DP World acquires remaining 49% stake in Southampton terminal Executive Moves: Maryland Port Administration, North Carolina State Ports Authority, Port of N.Y./N.J., and Ryder System, Inc. Report: Logistics M&A volume down, value up in 2015

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015
Crowley tankers receive ABS 'LNG-ready' approval Crowley is 'the first' firm to receive this designation from ABS. Red Sea player makes first STS bunker delviery Red Sea Bunkering begins deliveries on schedule. Clean Energy bunkers LNG for TOTE ships Bunkerworld Latest News / 13h Iran's bunker ambitions: Land set aside for storage Provincial official says bunker sector could create 1,000 new jobs. OW test case: Supreme court appeal denied But shipowner can make direct request. GPS to 'pioneer' MFM technology in Fujairah 'We are expecting a favourable response from ship owners and buyers.' Bunker bill will be paid, says North American ferry operator Vessel under arrest in Portland, Maine. Singapore ship arrest Vessel controlled by Greek interests. Singapore: Research house focussed on energy efficient DNV GL builds marine research portfolio. Alfa Laval EGR system: 'Onboard footprint even smaller' Firm has introduced a 'streamlined version' of its EGR water treatment system. Americas: Integration of Glencore/Chemoil takes next step Changes will become effective January 1, 2016. Alfa Laval EGR system gets smaller Firm has introduced a 'streamlined version' of its EGR water treatment system. Americas: Glencore/Chemoil integration to take next step Changes will become effective January 1, 2016. IE Singapore: Local bunker players exploring LNG alternative Move backed by government support. 'First' LNG-powered ship sails through Panama Canal The Isola Bella transitted the canal last Friday.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

PIRACY

Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships

London

Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year

NEWS

IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz

Tehran/Washington/London

Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing

PORTS

CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC

Panama

INSTITUTIONS

China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz

New York

Pakistan and Colombia abstained.

ACCIDENTS

A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.

Southampton

Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region

TRANSPORTATION

ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector

Brussels

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

SHIPPING

Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February

Cairo

Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf

London

It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore

SHIPPING

Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.

London

From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data

London/Rotterdam

Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector

PORTS

China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.

Hong Kong

Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

SHIPPING

The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.

Rome

Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.

Genoa/Ravenna

A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

Haifa

The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

Bremen

In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

La Spezia

At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

PORTS

In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%

Ravenna

An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March

JOBS

Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector

Rome

Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries

Genoa/Busan

The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels

SHIPPING

French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration

Le Havre

The company has two sailing cargo ships

INFRASTRUCTURE

Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.

Vado Ligure

The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.

MEETINGS

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

CRUISES

Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard

Genoa

Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"

ASSOCIATIONS

The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.

La Spezia

The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East

Genoa

Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties

SHIPYARDS

The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.

Trieste

It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri

POLICY

Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.

Genoa/Brussels

Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.

PORTS

The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

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

A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.

La Spezia

Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

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