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BRIEFS

November 18, 2015

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Hong Kong port down 12.8pc in October to 1.6 million TEU, Singapore down 16pc Shipping industry's hardship to go on for a while: analyst World's largest China-built con-ro vessel set for debut Westports, Malaysia, handles record 2.29 million TEU in Q3 Antwerp bucks trend of falling Far East trade from Jan-Sep Maersk (MCI) starts production of reefer containers at new factory in Chile Port of Virginia sees container throughput reach record high in October New Florida intermodal rail service at port of Everglades boosts box throughput Nigeria's ICTN implementation frustrated by shipping lines: official DHL Global Forwarding Q3 volume slump 13pc, revenue down 10pc Japan's ANA to convert more passenger planes into freighters Volga-Dnepr Airlines' freighter makes first landing on Antarctic airfield Leipzig/Halle continue to smash cargo volume record

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Class 4.2: Pyrophoric & Self-Heating Substances India has huge potential for Bahri, says Ibrahim A. Al-Omar, CEO Swift Freight organises CSR programme Jeera exports seen declining by about 40-45 pc in 2015-16 Oilmeal exports plunge by record 94 pc from a year ago APM Terminals Pipavav launches second weekly double stack rail service Executive branch should act to avoid future port labour disputes, recommends US committee Maiden ship-to-ship transfer successfully done at VOC Port Centre increases duty refund rates to boost exports Exports from India to do well in 2016, says UN report France to invest € 2 bn in smart cities India needs to import 10 mt of pulses to rein in prices: Assocham NRI moves down against dollar

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Upgrade for Nicaragua's rural road network Jamaica's Peter Brady named WMU VP Australia sets milestone for better roads Green light for inland port at Jalore Snapping up top spot in Budapest Launch of digital solution for seafreight LCL Finances in safe hands Railroad honoured for eco-friendliness Carrefour branching out in Romania United Cargo breaks ground on EWR cool facility New members and partners for Waco System Teesport Rail Terminal turns one World's FTZs meet in Tangier Less promising forecast for ship operating costs UIA adds Aktau to network

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Avance may face rival bids for Aurora LPG, say analysts A BW LPG tanker. Credit: BW LPGAvance Gas Holding, which presented a USD200 million offer for Aurora LPG yesterday, may face rival bids from BW LPG or Dorian LPG, with the former viewed as a more likely candidate. Pareto Securities in Oslo agree with the view of the Aurora LPG board... Bunker rates boost Finnlines and Viking's 3Q results Finland-based shipping companies Finnlines and Viking Line reported much-improved profits for 2015 to date, based largely on the low bunker rates despite flat or falling revenues. Grimaldi-owned Finnlines reported its best quarterly result ever at EUR24.7 million (USD26.6 million) up 36% y/y and forming a large part of 2015's EUR41.1... MOL's ferry unit orders two vessels Mitsui OSK Lines' ferry subsidiary MOL Ferry said on 16 November that it has ordered two ro-ro ferries at compatriot shipbuilder Japan Marine United. Each of the 13,500 gt ferries will be 192 m long, 27 m wide and accommodate up to 709 people. The ferries, upon delivery in March to June... Shipbuilder DSME discusses rehabilitation with staff, suppliers A DSME shipyard. Credit: DSMEEmbattled South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering told IHS Fairplay that it held a meeting between itself, its employees and its suppliers on 16 November to discuss how to recover from its liquidity crisis. DSME admitted to keeping KRW3 trillion (USD2.55 billion) in losses from... SPP Shipbuilding put up for sale SPP's Tongyoung Yard, South Korea. Credit: SPP ShipbuildingStruggling South Korean mid-tier shipbuilder SPP Shipbuilding has been put up for sale by creditor banks after more than five years of failed restructuring. A public tender has been called for SPP's assets, namely a floating dock and a barge in the shipbuilder's yard... Hong Kong port chief fails to address throughput decline Kwai Tsing container port. Credit: Hong Kong International TerminalsHong Kong's Acting chief executive, Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, seemed oblivious to the plight of the city's port as she delivered a keynote address to the logistics and maritime industry at a government-organised conference in Hong Kong the day after the release... Regulation should be an exact science, says ICS Construction requirements were created after the MOL Comfort sank despite a lack of data. Credit: UKP&I ClubThe International Chamber of Shipping wants to end the practice of developing new regulations in reaction to an accident, and replace this with a pre-emptive approach based on "scientific analysis" of accident data. Speaking to... Gibdock wins 'breakthrough' five-ship contract Gibralter-based Gibdock has secured a exhaust gas scrubber (EGS) retrofit and special survey drydocking contract covering five vessels operated by ship management company Norbulk Shipping and owned by global shipping group Vroon. "This is our largest single assignment in 2015," commented Gibdock managing director Richard Beards, "and is also the first...

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Surge in refugees is adding billions of increased costs to Europe's supply chains More pressure on Centurion Air Cargo as Brazilian judge orders 747F impounded Sri Lankan Navy takes over operation of Avant Garde's floating armoury at Galle Cut-throat competition in Chinese aviation attracts corruption suspicions Slow start for China's 'One Belt' rail freight strategy with lack of return cargo Port of Shanghai struggles in quest to be global shipping leader CEVA wins specialist healthcare logistics contract with BMI Healthcare

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Australian shipbuilding acquisition in the works Swiftships gets $16.5 million Iraq FMS award Statoil to exit Alaska Bordelon takes delivery of next generation ULIV ABB announces turbocharger essay contest winners Cummins Darlington celebrates 50th year Triyards adds escort tugs to product line

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015
New tenant set to occupy Port of Vancouver property Foss Maritime vessels take home Chamber of Shipping of America honors Over 100 Crowley Maritime vessels presented with safety recognition Troy McClelland re-elected to Everett Port Commission NYK annouces purchase of 5,500 new reefer containers

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015
The results round-up All the shipping results in one place Third quarter profits jump at Sovcomflot An 80% improvement on same period in 2014, thanks to better tanker rates Reach Subsea mulls winter lay-ups and lay-offs Two vessels soon to be redelivered could be stacked due to weak market Minoan posts massive profit increase for first nine months Grimaldi affiliate says Greek capital controls are harming growth TGS records $150m impairment and cuts a sixth of staff Seismic company preparing for lower activity through 2017 and beyond Yang Ming to enter strategic alliance with China Airlines Pair to enhance cooperation in freight transport, passenger services and e-commerce Data Hub: World Fleet Update Fewer ships hit the water, but lay-up figures swell as overcapacity takes its toll Pacific radiance leaves Ghana Offshore operators winds up Africa joint venture as another opens in Asia Mattheou takes Green Award chair Arcadia Shipmanagement MD aims to help develop scheme's 'latent potential' Uni-Asia charter income lifted by fleet additions Two new bulk carriers and a containership helped boost charter income Awilco LNG withers on a $7m loss Company runs out of cash early next year, analysts forecast Rehabilitation payments weigh on Pan Ocean results Company forecasts fourth-quarter freight rates to be steady A cheaper way to shift boxes An interchange for repositioning containers could save carriers millions of dollars Eagle Bulk's new boss charts a change of direction amid third-quarter losses Vogel to transform Eagle Bulk from tonnage provider to active owner and operator Shipbuilding and design segments lift AVIC International Maritime earnings Industry outlook remains challenging amid fewer new vessel orders due to overcapacity NTSB completes documentation of El Faro wreckage Ship's voyage data recorder still missing Georgia Ports Authority posts 3% rise in container volumes Capacity increase in Savannah and Brunswick ports needed to meet market demand Hyundai Merchant Marine posts $33m loss amid capacity glut Korean carrier to adjust capacity, rationalise bulk fleet in fourth quarter India and Bangladesh seal pact on coastal shipping standard operating procedure Agreement will pave the way for bilateral trade between both nations Georgia and South Carolina port authorities ink pact to build Jasper Ocean Terminal Long-planned $4.5bn Savannah project aims to develop US' largest single deepwater container terminal US bankruptcy court gives protection to Daiichi Chuo US-based assets are shielded against creditor claims in main bankruptcy proceedings Islamic State 'lacks capacity to hit shipping' Dryad report states lack of IS capability in Libya despite proclaimed 'targeting of Crusader ships and tankers'

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015
ILWU office clerical workers urged to reach deal with employers In an effort to build upon the momentum of an agreement that was reached earlier this month between three waterfront employers and the West Coast office clerical union, the attorney representing 14 other shipping lines and terminal operators in Los Angeles-Long Beach urged his counterpart to strike similar agreements with... ODFL to hike base rates, eliminate fuel surcharge With diesel prices down more than 30 percent year-over-year, and little chance they'll rise much soon, Old Dominion Freight Line is offering non-contract shippers fuel-surcharge-free rates. The Thomasville, North Carolina, company also said it will hike its non-contract base rates 4.9 percent on average Nov. 30 to cover the higher cost... Proposed NS-CP tie-up reawakens consolidation questions Tuesday's proposed merger of Canadian Pacific and Norfolk Southern railways raises the question of whether the Class I railroad industry will be swept up in the wave of consolidation hitting the third-party logistics, parcel, and perhaps, even, the container shipping industries. Just 13 months after similar talks between the Calgary-based CP... US investigators end search for El Faro voyage data recorder U.S. federal investigators have called off the search for the voyage data recorder of the sunken El Faro, prolonging the mystery of what caused the Oct. 1 tragedy that cost the lives of its 33 crew members. The National Transportation Safety Board has finished mapping and documenting with video the site... Diana Containership falls to loss despite time charter revenue gains Ship charterer Diana Containerships reported a loss of $9.1 million in the third quarter compared to net income of $1.4 million in the same period last year, as the cost of disposing a ship offset increased time charter revenue. Without the $8.3 million loss from the sale and disposal of the... China crackdown on export surcharges focused on domestic carriers China government pressure on container lines to reduce export surcharges to support slumping exports is focused primarily on local charges with the impact so far being limited, according to a firm that provides online pricing tools and has visibility of carrier surcharges being assessed out of China. "Yes, we are seeing... Mitsui-Soko looks to acquire Naha container terminal Mitsui-Soko Holdings Co., a major Japan transportation and logistics service provider, is poised to acquire Naha International Container Terminal Inc. in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, as part of its global expansion strategy. NICTI confirmed to JOC.com that Mitsui-Soko is in advanced talks to purchase a majority stake in the authorized private operator... Asia-Europe containerized rail traffic falls on Russia weakness The importance of the Trans-Siberian Railway, or Transsib, as a container route from Asia to Europe is steadily growing, despite the decline in volume this year, according to Oleg Belozerov, president of Russia's railway monopoly, RZD. The longest railway line in the world, connecting Moscow with Russia's Far East and the...

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Exmar signs agreement for FSRU off India Nicolas Saverys-led company says this is first FSRU positioning for the country. El Faro data still lost US agency investigating the sinking of the ro-ro fails to locate ship's black box. Zim deluged by artists Israeli line gets 2,000-plus applications for scheme aimed at creating art on its ships. OPDR adds Iberian route CMA CGM's recent addition launches new service to Spain and Portugal with partner MacAndrews. Seacat adds quartet UK owner turns to Isle of Wight yard for four catamarans to meet growing demand. Sovcomflot profit soars in Q3 Russian state owner boosted by buoyant tanker markets and two new LNG carriers. Man of less steel US investor Leon Cooperman reduces ownership position in US-listed Nordic American Offshore. Ro-pax up for auction Seokyung Car Ferry vessel on the block for second time in Korea with lower reserve. Russian watchdog opens Maersk case Danish line fails to respond to information requests in time, country's anti-monopoly service says. Russia opens Maersk case Danish line fails to respond to information requests in time, country's anti-trust watchdog says. DryShips in supramax exit Nasdaq-listed owner said to have sold its two remaining supramaxes in $12.1m deal. Sea Swift drops TML bid Australian owner withdraws competition application to take over northern shipping rival. Avic builds Q3 earnings Singapore-listed yard group benefits from higher-margin projects and more design work. DSME claims $201m from Songa Korean yard seeks refund for Cat D rig but Norwegian owner says claims are groundless. Dof sells oldie Mons Aase-led owner disposes of 1979-built multi-support vessel that was scrap candidate. DHT sells suezmax New York-listed owner said to have offloaded one of its two suezmax tankers at tidy price. Awilco in the red Oslo-listed LNG owner slips to third quarter loss but has decent cash position to ride out the downturn, analyst says. Drugs found on boxship Colombian navy seizes heroin and cocaine in cylinders welded to hull of L&B vessel. Reach considers lay-ups Norwegian offshore owner could stack two of four ships and lay-off workers during winter. TGS axes 130 jobs Norwegian seismic survey player responds to weak markets with cost-cutting plan. Koole changes hands Swedish private equity outfit flips Rotterdam shipping and tank storage firm to new investors. Pacific Radiance quits Ghana joint venture Singapore offshore vessel operator agrees to terminate joint venture as it expands in Malaysia. Eagle Bulk Shipping trims quarterly loss US bulker owner unveils new executive hires and in-house management move

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Dayton Freight relocates Michigan service center Port of Virginia sets box volume record in October NYK invests in reefer containers

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NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Players promised faster bunkering at Indian port Kochi supplier resumes physical operations after upgrade. Global climate deal could drive down oil demand: former Obama adviser A strong deal could result in global controls on marine and aviation fuels. ING rumoured to have sold OW debt to equity firm Would not be first time new interests seek to take over outstanding OW bunker payments. Failed bunker venture: 'Individuals should be held to account' Sri Lanka Ports and Shipping Minister: 'Question remains over huge Hambantota distillate purchase.' Intense Rotterdam competition puts St Petersburg bunker margins under pressure Amid strengthening ruble against the dollar, sources say. IFO 380 CST prices in Callao, Peru, hit two-month high on limited supplies Major fuel oil suppliers at that port stopped offering product for the second consecutive week. Glander International Bunkering makes hire for India office Ankita Batra joins as Bunker and Lubricant Trader. Platts Pre-Report Survey of Analysts' EIA Data Suggests a 1.1-Million-Barrel Build in U.S. Oil Stocks. UK shipyard secures scrubber installation contract Two vessels will be upgraded in four-week operation. Nigerian firm adds dual-fuel diesel electric newbuilds Company fleet expansion well underway. Researcher: Shipping industry focusing on reducing fuel consumption 'Special importance' placed on marine engines running alternative fuels, it says. LNG bunker barge builder posts lower quarterly profit Company's net profit more than 50% lower on year. European firms to develop LNG bunker standards Parties also seek to regulate supply of LNG bunker fuel for ships.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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