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July 6, 2015

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A-E rate up 60pc to US$879/TEU, Asia-Med up 39pc to $941/TEU Korea's Ki-tack Lim heads UN's International Maritime Organisation Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang visits CMA CGM's headquarters UASC's LNG-powered Barzan docks at Felixstowe - world's biggest? CMA CGM signs two Chinese trade deals to give it inside track Mombasa dockers return to work, but plan to strike this week US Labour Secretary opposes bill to end slowdowns during contract talks Maersk's Damco wins hydro project contract in Nigeria Tokyo's 'K' Line Academy installed simulator as bridge for 14,000-TEUers INTTRA raises US$9.5 million to enhance e-shipping platform Northeast Asia's cargo airlines re-fleet, but not Singapore Airlines UPS accelerates shipment deliveries on intra-Asia lanes Agility named logistics contractor for Milan textile machinery expo

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JULY 5, 2015
Charter hire rates may go up after steep fall in idle containership fleet CMA CGM's Contingency Operation Surcharge in Dammam cancelled Container equipment costs at record low Flagging off Ashok Leyland vehicles for Zimbabwe at Mumbai Port - facilitated by Sharp Logistics DGFT tells exporters to look beyond eurozone & explore opportunities in Latin America, CIS nations & Africa Govt may impose anti-dumping duty on imports of chemical from China & Switzerland Nitin Gadkari chairs Sagarmala review meeting Two partnership agreements signed to develop port logistics parks in the Seine area Fitch lowers GDP growth forecast to 7.8 pc in FY16 from 8 pc Forex reserves ease by $237.5 m after four weeks GDP crosses $2 trillion mark to $2.067 trillion: World Bank INR ends at two-month high of 63.44 PMI falls to 51.3 in June on slow manufacturing activity, says survey Maharashtra may invest INR 5K cr. in 10 smart cities New logo, website & smartphone service for PCN The Freight Co. appointed break-bulk vessel agent by Nova Line in Thailand & Myanmar

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New east-west road corridors in Europe New plant for Swiss watchmakers Nice surprise in Dunkirk Rail transport spreading international wings wider Supply chain expert for Bavaria From Africa to Asia Daily between Deurganck and Duisburg Official nod for offshore terminal in Bremen High Jump support for SAP warehousing software Dreamliner to Zurich Harnessing skills to make freight wagons Solution for junction gridlocks in Dubai Troubleshooter for road haulage industry The Woodruff years in Melbourne Malaysia welcomes return of IAG Cargo Aviation Skyrocketing rates on the high seas

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JULY 3, 2015
Grimaldi contracts Jinling for another three PCTCs The Italian shipowner, Grimaldi Group, has put in another order for the construction of three pure car truck carriers (PCTCs) at the Chinese Jinling shipyard for 2017 delivery, it announced today. The value of the total investment is USD165 million and the agreement includes an option for another Crisis Response Centre launched in Durban Seafarer charity Sailors' Society has set up a crisis response centre in Durban to provide 24-hour rapid response to seafarers affected by violent incidents in sub-Saharan Africa. The support is provided by a network of port chaplains who have undergone traumatic incident response training. The Dayang offers $17.73m for Perdana Petroleum takeover Malaysia-listed offshore services provider Dayang Enterprise Holdings has made a conditional mandatory takeover offer for all the shares it does not already own in Perdana Petroleum for a cash consideration of MYR66.6 million (USD17.73 million). According to Perdana Petroleum's filing to Bursa ICBC Leasing inks $1.1b deal with Seatrade, Jaccar China's ICBC Leasing has inked financing deals worth USD1.1 billion with Belgium-based Seatrade and France-based Jaccar during Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Europe. The agreements with Seatrade and Jaccar were signed on 29 June and 2 July, respectively. ICBC Leasing will extend USD200 million to First 400,000 dwt ore carrier in two years docks in China The 400,000 dwt ore carrier Yuan Zhuo Hai, owned by China Ore Shipping, arrived at the anchorage of Qingdao on 30 June, the first Valemax ore carrier to call at a Chinese port for two years. AIS data from IHS Maritime revealed that the carrier's destination is Dongjiakou port. Its draft fell from Australia's Pilbara ore shipments hit record high Exports of iron ore out of Australia's Pilbara port reached a new high for fiscal year (FY) 2015, plunging iron ore prices lower as the world glut continues to bight. Pilbara Port Authority announced on July 2 that it had delivered a record annual throughput of 619.8 million tonnes for the Investors urged to be cautious with DSME's stocks A sector analyst has urged investors to be cautious when buying the stocks of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), advising them to do so only after South Korea's third-biggest shipbuilder announces its earnings for the second quarter of 2015. Samsung Securities analyst Han Young-Soo JES takes legal action against former administrative officer Singapore-listed shipbuilder JES International and its subsidiaries have commenced legal proceedings against a former administrative officer for the illegal possession of administration records and seals. According to JES' filing to the Singapore Exchange (SGX), Ju Li Li, former administrative Sainty Marine pays back $3.7m in overdue debts Shenzhen-listed Sainty Marine has paid back a combined CNY22.9 million (USD3.7 million) in overdue debts owed to the Bank of Nanjing. As of 1 July, Sainty Marine had a total of outstanding overdue debts of CNY598.4 million, a stock filing of Sainty Marine said on 2 July. In May, Sainty Marine was Glut of LNG carriers persists The glut of LNG carriers is expected to persist until 2018, when more LNG cargoes emerge in Australia and the United States. As of June, IHS Maritime's Sea-web.com data show there are 144 LNG carriers and seven floating storage and regasification unit vessels on order that are greater than 60,000

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JULY 3, 2015
Container shipping rates still on the up, but carriers are warned of storms ahead No fanfares or marching bands, but UASC Barzan is the new largest containership

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JULY 3, 2015
BAE Mayport gets $26.8 million LHD 7 award CNOOC takes delivery of Asia's first LNG fueled tugboat Wiernicki is new IACS Chairman Overturned barge spills caustic soda into Mississippi

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JULY 3, 2015
Public review period now open for Tesoro petroleum terminal Alaska Airlines adding new flights to Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, St. Louis Trucking group taps Stephenson as supply chain security V.P. Port of Vancouver marks opening of new multi-use trail section Drewry report sees price drop for new container equipment

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JULY 3, 2015
CMES more than doubles its first-half net profits Chinese carrier rides on strong VLCC earnings Slower West African market ruffles suezmaxes Short-term sentiment dulls but wider picture underlines fundamental strength in market Grimaldi raises car carriers newbuilding programme to eight Italian owner renews fleet amid increasingly competitive market Port selection reveals Beijing's concerns about terminal overcapacity But 'euphemistic' wording has left leeway for further expansion in valemax-ready terminals Respite for Asia-Europe spot rates as GRIs hold Container lines force up rates after capacity adjustments Tanker values poised to rise above 10-year average, says Hung EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Tanker Investments boss ready to pounce on selling opportunities, but strongly rejects 'gambler' label Long-term prospects for bulkers still bearish Rally in BDI to be over after Chinese importers complete restocking of iron ore Wiernicki takes IACS helm ABS boss assumes year-long tenure as chairman of the International Association of Classification Societies Capesize growth stalls Capes rates fell this week, but the correction may be short-lived

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JULY 3, 2015
Panama Canal is on track to open its expanded locks in April The new locks at the Pacific end of the Panama Canal began to fill with water in late June in preparation for months of testing of their new gates before they open to commercial traffic next April. The flooding of the Pacific locks, following that of the Atlantic locks earlier in... Manaus container terminals investing $115 million in upgrades Chibatao and Super Terminais, the two container terminals serving Manaus, are both getting their operational acts together before more competition heats up in the region. The pair is investing a combined 357 million reais ($115.5 million) in new equipment and terminal improvements this year. The Brazilian government this year granted Terminal... Game on for the ILA Pop quiz, shippers: The following quote appeared when? "We ask that you continue the negotiations without delay, and without impacting commerce moving through the ports. We would further ask that you issue a statement committing to continue negotiating and working without interruption ..." If you said it came sometime during the nine... Long summer for air cargo as carriers look to fourth-quarter rebound KUALA LUMPUR - Air cargo carriers have low expectations for the summer months but are expecting a traditional fourth-quarter peak season to lift volumes and help counter excess capacity and falling yields.Memories of the solid first quarter have faded as air freight rates dropped to their lowest ever level during...

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JULY 3, 2015
VOSA eyes IPO Shipbroker and agent Vietnam Ocean Shipping Agency Corporation (VOSA) is to carry out an IPO over the next few months. Greeks selling to Nigeria The Nigerian Ship Owners Association (NISA) has announced a deal with Greek owners to buy 40 vessels. ITF's double mission The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) is planning a two-pronged assault on substandard conditions in east Asia and the Black Sea. Search called off New Zealand authorities have called off a search for a crewman who fell from a containership on Wednesday. Vroon unifies again Dutch owner Vroon is simplifying its operations for the second time this year by renaming subsidiaries. Tallink holds steady Estonian ro-ro group reports relatively unchanged figures for the second quarter of 2015. Valemax ban not dead yet China has taken next-to-last step in the slow process of allowing giant ore carriers back into its ports. Ferry death toll rises The Philippines coast guard says 41 people have now been confirmed dead in a ferry capsize. Stena RoRo takes trio Sweden's Stena RoRo is chartering in three vessels from Godby Shipping of Finland to cope with market growth. IPO sideshow Shares sale and downgrading of a rival by underwriter may have contributed to Gener8 undershooting. Happily ever after? We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Subsea 7 splashes $10m Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has bought back convertible bonds worth $10m in market deals this week. Fund lifts DCIX stake A US hedge fund has continued to increase its stake in Diana Containerships, latest disclosures to US regulators show. Lauritzen ASV delayed Axis Offshore has delayed the delivery of a semi-submersible accommodation vessel on order in China and may even cancel it. Baltic bunkers a step closer Plans to develop a small LNG bunkering facility in the Baltic Sea moved a step closer to reality on Thursday. Ezra considers vessel sale Ezra Holdings is said to be exploring a possible sale and leaseback of its ice-class DP3-rated pipelay construction vessel. No 'prosecution' A string of lawsuits recently filed against affiliates of Today Makes Tomorrow (TMT) chairman Nobu Su will not be prosecuted until February, a lawyer for the Taiwan-based shipowner said.

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JULY 3, 2015
NEWS FLASH: ILA, USMX plan early contract extension talks

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JULY 3, 2015
Congestion seen at Singapore's oil terminals With land storage full, traders search for floating storage. Major bunker deal in the pipeline Bunkering giant in advanced talks to buy global bunker broker. Developing the bunker sector will need a 'national will' Iran official says expanding the bunker industry will require approving international 'regulations and conventions'. Bunker station to target long-haul traffic Bunker project could become part Indian federal government's programme to promote 'port-led development'. Bunkering firms and creditors take TMT to court Seeks to recover a total of $26.4 million from 17 TMT affiliated firms. Containerships weighs up fuelling options 'The idea is to have them all with LNG and we are still going for that - but anything can happen.' Player to join Arabian Sea bunkering market Unnamed firm targeting 'big vessels' sailing off India's southwestern coast. Report: LNG bunker uptake 'slower than hoped' 'Pressing need' for LNG bunkering presence in South East Asia, notes Tri-Zen. Gothenburg offering LNG as marine fuel In preparation for arrival of several LNG-powered vessels next year. Reports: Turkey eyes Iranian fuel oil exports Iran in move to increase fuel oil exports. Report: LNG bunker uptake 'slower than hoped for' 'Pressing need' for LNG bunkering presence in South East Asia, notes Tri-Zen. Firms mull construction of 'small-scale' LNG bunkering stations Agreement to develop European LNG infrastructure inked. Gothenburg starts offering LNG as marine fuel In preparation for arrival of several LNG-powered vessels next year.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

Also on the table is the possibility of direct state intervention through expropriation of the site.

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

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INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects

INDUSTRY

Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

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