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December 4, 2015

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INTTRA survey finds fear of chaos when UN compulsory box weights apply Dozens of Greek shipping firms relocate to Cyprus to dodge likely tax hikes President Xi's Africa tour accents more trade, aid, military assistance FESCO's box volume and consolidated revenue fall in first nine months Black Sea box volume to reach 2.5 million TEU by the end of the year Cleveland-Antwerp service up 300pc, puts on 2nd ship for fortnightly loop Maersk and MacGregor announce cooperation on developing new box lashings Over objections, US regulator to 'aggressively enforce' costly rail safety Ohio trucking firm forced to shut down because of federal safety Violations Ukraine box volume falls 29pc in first 10 months to 395,000 TEU Arizona freight railway spared scrap heap in last-minute sale Cargolux claims breakthrough with unions, settlement on work agreement Coming out of a so-so year, Cathay looks to ways it can do things better FedEx offers faster delivery express services from 6 Chinese cities After year's cooperation, Lufthansa and ANA expand joint cargo network Freight Transport Association seeks decision on 3rd runway at Heathrow

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
Dry bulk shipping seen not returning to profitability before 2017 DSIC presented with world's first AiP for LNG-fuelled VLCC design KMTC (India) inaugurates New Delhi branch MacGregor & Maersk announce cooperation to develop next generation container securing systems NYK Line India's Cochin Branch conducts blood donation camp Shipping industry supports global climate change deal & is committed to ambitious CO2 reduction led by IMO Downpour slows down operations at Chennai Port Radhakrishnan highlights port capacity, throughput & augmentation Workers protest Major Port Authorities Act, 2015 CAI maintains Oct. cotton crop estimate for 2015-16 season same as Sept. at 370.50 lakh bales India's dependency on imported crude to shoot up to 90 pc by 2040: IEA Punjab to get solar power projects worth INR 12K cr. Traders & millers imported 3.76 lakh t of wheat from Australia in April-Sept.: Paswan IFFCO Joint MD elected Vice-President of International Fertilizer Association

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Flying start in West Africa Turning forestry waste into aviation biofuel Sailor's society raising money for charity Going for high cubes and high capacity More than 3 billion kg of CO2 saved A pledge: 50 more carbon neutral airports by 2030 Tomtom banging the drum for Timocom Step forward for Basel Nord trimodal terminal New operator for railway lines in Germany Reinforcements for Carisbrooke Sevenfold rail track increase in Gulf states New hubs in Asia to roll out new routes A model kit called Ela Scottish takeover MNA adds second international route

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
China's Guangzhou Huangpu yard wins tanker pair China's Guangzhou Huangpu Shipbuilding yard has secured its latest contract for a pair of asphalt/bitumen tankers. The newbuilding order was placed by Singapore's Safargo Shipping Pte Ltd for the 17,000 dwt tankers. The tankers, which are to be built under shipyard hulls numbers GWS514 and GWS515, are scheduled to be delivered... Weighing regs could mean strife for shippers Shippers must provide the accurate weight of a container before it can be loaded. Dietmar Hasenpusch "The devil is in the detail," said Peregrine Storrs-Fox at the British International Freight Association (BIFA) conference last week on the new SOLAS weight regulations. The TT Club's risk management director told delegates that despite... Safmarine MPV shuffles tonnage Safmarine Sahara. Credit: FotolfiteBreakbulk and project carrier Safmarine MPV - an affiliate of Maersk Line - is changing its tonnage deployment with greater reliance on charter multipurpose vessels in the future. The company has emerged as the seller of five circa 18,000 dwt general cargo ships equipped with three cranes... GS E&C wins Bahrain LNG terminal contract Credit: PASouth Korean construction company GS Engineering & Construction has won an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for Bahrain LNG Import Terminal. The import and regasification terminal, to be built on a build, own, operate and transfer basis, will be in Bahrain's Hidd industrial area. The contract is worth KRW758.78 billion... Petronas delays delivery of Kanowit FLNG vessel Credit: PAMalaysia's state-owned oil and gas company Petronas has delayed the delivery of a floating LNG vessel that was meant to be deployed to the Kanowit field in offshore Sarawak. South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, which is constructing the FLNG Satu, confirmed to IHS Fairplay that Petronas requested to defer the... Ballast water convention should wait for US-type approved systems, say trade bodies Ballast water. Credit: HasenpuschShipping trade bodies fear that the expected implementation of the Ballast Water Management Convention next year will fail to resolve which systems ports will actually welcome, especially in the US. There is prevailing uncertainty around which ballast water management systems will successfully meet approval at ratifying ports, as well... SOLAS container weight deadline may be closer than 1 July, says INTTRA Credit: BrommaLong-haul ocean cargo shipped as early as May on the major east-west trades will have to be compliant with new container weight requirements that will be enforced from 1 July, dramatically slashing the time available to implement the rules across the supply chain.Inna Kuznetsova, president of INTTRA Marketplace, said... CMA CGM looking for loans as NOL deal deadline nears Photo: PACMA CGM has until midnight on Monday 7 December to decide if it wants to bid for Singapore's Neptune Orient Lines, but reports that the French line is seeking finance from banks for what could be a USD2.2 billion purchase shows that the carrier is serious about the acquisition.The... Change in China cabotage rules could deepen problems for Hong Kong Hong Kong. Photo: PAHong Kong's throughput woes could deepen if plans issued by a Shanghai government body for liberalisation of cabotage in China come to fruition. A document made public by the Shanghai Municipal Transport Commission says registered foreign companies will be allowed to ship containers from Shanghai port to other... Digitalisation to set upon shipping industry Digitisation in design and route management could ease the huge losses being incurred by the shipping industry that is burdened with overcapacity and weak demand, believes a Finnish software executive. Esa Henttinen, executive vice-president sales of Finland-based software house NAPA, said ship design digitalisation and shipping route management has... Shipping's recurring dividend dilemma John Fredriksen's Frontline epitomises the enduring attraction of dividends for public shipping companies. The tanker company paid very high dividends during the last cycle peak, leaving it acutely vulnerable when the global recession struck. Now that Frontline is finally back on its feet, it is resurrecting its high dividend, announcing...

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
E-VGMs could be key to avoiding chaos from new container weight verification laws Gemini Shippers names Joe Donlin vice president of US southern region Hapag-Lloyd the latest cost-cutting carrier to cancel forwarding agents' commission However you read it, air cargo growth is flat-lining - but the writing was on the wall How China's economic slowdown could weigh on the rest of the world Heavy rain puts a dampener on operations in Chennai CMA CGM taps banks to finance Neptune Orient Lines acquisition

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
Vigor awarded $8.9 million for T-AO 202 drydocking Team aims to speed availability of LNG as marine fuel WinGD DF engines to power MOL LNG newbuild Innovation agency backs Royston research project Felony charges brought against platform operator Great Lakes Shipyard to build two Damen Stan Tugs Blessey Marine adds new 1,320 hp towboat

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
Upriver container barge service returning to Columbia River Inchcape Shipping Services warns of Greek strike action Coast Guard helicopter grounded by laser strike Drewry report sees little profit for dry bulk shipping market US rail freight traffic count down during month of November

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
VLGC rates hold steady on sustained US-Asia LPG flows January loading data suggests there is support for rates heading into 2016, says Clarksons PLA's largest investment in 20 years named London Titan New mooring maintenance boat extends Port of London Authority's marine capabilities Data use obscures shipping's real CO2 emissions Letter to the editor: Models based on inaccuracies and assumption No end in sight to Opec's pain A 'lower for longer' oil price may be good news for consumers in 2016 but for tanker owners it means less scope for producers to increase exports Shippers' forum calls for agreement on carbon reduction Market-based measures needed to avoid imposition of national regulations India steams ahead with national waterways project First three national waterways significantly developed Ports along US west coast prepare for regular 18,000 teu ship calls Shippers leader warns of disruption risks that could drive cargo away if big ships are not handled efficiently Sembcorp Marine enters standstill agreement with North Atlantic Drilling Rig will remain with Jurong Shipyard during standstill agreement's effective period Car carrier demand to rise slowly and steadily says Clarksons Geopolitics and relocated manufacturing reduce seaborne car transport demand TB Marine orders eight chemical tankers from Huatai Heavy Newbuildings to be delivered from second half of 2017 Port Authority of NY and NJ proposes $3.5bn budget for 2016 Around $175m to be allocated for port facilities

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
US Congress to track port productivity after US West Coast congestion woes Virginia to allow direct billing to BCOs for chassis Plunging Class 8 orders a yellow light for US truck capacity expansion CEO Insight: Stowage collaboration would bring new port efficiencies US freight brokers positioned to capitalize on slowing economy Australia's Port Botany uses holistic approach to battle congestion DP World opens automated gates at JNPT terminal CMA CGM reportedly secures financing for NOL takeover Jawaharlal Nehru terminal to add new equipment as volume grows Change in China's cabotage laws could hit Hong Kong hardest History provides CMA CGM guide to acquire NOL Cargo lead time brings forward verified weight deadline for shippers

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
TMS Cardiff to exercise VLGC options The LNG vessel owner-operator makes another step into LPG market with shipyard options. Dorian confirms charter on VLGC The New York-listed VLGC owner confirms fifth time charter amid growing LPG demand. Fitch downgrades Seacor credit rating US shipowner's issuer default rating taken down to 'B' from 'B+' over dent to Carlyle. Baltic Exchange to test new clean routes The exchange's new trials highlight use of larger tankers for refined products. Chinese oil products demand seen rising October's net products imports surge 51% year-on-year, state data show. Saade 'puts cash in place' for merger France's CMA CGM said to have firm commitments from banks for takeover of NOL. Hatch cover dangers ignored, report says Erwin Strahlmann officer fell 2.4m metres during loading of yacht, accident report reveals. Havyard delays PSV Norwegian yard pushes back delivery more than a year after Fafnir fails to seal long-term charter. Pain not over for German bank Nord/LB Lender expecting big impairments from shipping loans over the next three years. China oil demand rising October's net products imports surge 51% year-on-year, state data shows. Shih Wei edges to loss Taiwanese bulker owner posts slim Q3 deficit as revenue falls. Vestland fixes out PSV Norwegian owner finds a year's work for modern vessel previously operating spot. Euroseas stocks shelf New York-listed shipowner files shelf registration for future fund-raising. Saade "puts cash in place" France's CMA CGM said to have firm commitments from banks for takeover of NOL. Demolition price fall to spark activity Clear direction in the market following latest bulker sales could jump-start scrapping, brokers say. Hatch cover dangers ignored Erwin Strahlmann officer fell 2.4m metres during loading of yacht, accident report reveals. Don't get carried away RG Hagland warns offshore owners not to take ships out of lay-up just yet, despite rate spikes. Maersk snaps up tanker from Seaarland Danish owner continues its fleet renewal effort with latest $18m addition. VLCC spot market sees new 2015 high Rates above $100,000 per day with modern ships and older tankers making hay. Chopper gets the chop VIPs will take the bus in future as loss-making DSME offloads last of its helicopters. Havyard delays Fafnir PSV Norwegian yard pushes back delivery more than a year after owner fails to seal long-term charter. Pain not over for Nord/LB German lender expecting big impairments from shipping loans over the next three years. Jurong and NADL look set to team-up Bad news continues to stack up for Sembcorp Marine as it looks to be moving into rig ownership. Singapore probes ferry casualty Local ferry operators reminded of the importance of navigational safety and emergency preparedness. China set to be cruise industry giant Country has a long way to go before it meets market penetration levels of the UK and US. US military extends charter Chemical tanker set to earn close to $50,000 per day from fixture in support of Uncle Sam.

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
DHL Global Forwarding launches LifeTrack mobile app CaroTrans offers new Miami-Manaus LCL service Port of Felixstowe Logistics Park receives planning permission CSX decreases full-year earnings outlook CMA CGM deploys 18,000-TEU ship to U.S. West Coast

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DECEMBER 3, 2015
Industry alliance 'to make LNG widely available' as ship fuel in US Claim they will 'remove the chicken-and-egg hurdle from the LNG-equation'. Weakening Russian fuel oil pushes down St Petersburg bunker prices St Petersburg delivered 380 CST high sulfur fuel oil fell to a 10-month low this week. Sines open to 'bunker only calls' 'Until now only vessels working cargo at the port's terminal could take on fuel.' Fuel oil stocks dip but market remains 'oversupplied' Singapore bunker prices tumble. Adani secures major stem near Colombo Says delivery to VLCC was one of the largest stems supplied in the region. IMO's LNG Regulation: Decoding the IGF Code Exclusive interview with the woman who led the work to draft the IMO's low flashpoint fuels regulation. OW lawyer bemoans slow procedures in Singapore Says local authorities are preventing settlements by dragging their feet. Containership operators focus on 'environmentally-friendly engines' Chinese shipping group in drive for 'sustainable operations'. VLCC stem 'one of the largest in the region' Adani Bunkering to supply 4,500 mt of IFO in Colombo. Platts Analytics Report: China Oil Demand Grew 8% Year over Year in October Driven by rising demand for gasoline, jet fuel/kerosene, LPG and fuel oil. Repeat order of scrubbers from bulk carrier firm Order includes propulsion units, says Wartsila. ExxonMobil introduces new marine lube oil Mobilgard 300 C designed for two-stroke vessel engines. OW US entities one step closer to final settlements Vote at bankruptcy court expected to approve liquidation plan.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

SAILING LIST

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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

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

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

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.

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.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

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

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

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