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November 19, 2015

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HK's acting CE says port in fine shape despite volume drop for past 16 months Cosco posts Q3 loss of US$267.5 million on back of low freight rates China Merchants Heavy Industry to build new valemaxes for affiliate CMES Ningbo Ocean Shipping buys 4 x 1,000-TEU box ships from Chinese shipyard What's going to happen to Asia-Europe trade in 2016? No one knows! Box volume at Port of Hamburg down 9pc with weak trade from China and Russia Star Wars toys sales set to boost US containerised toy imports Agility captures contract for three major UAE defence shows HullWiper cleans up at the Seatrade Maritime Awards Asia Oliver Evans of Swiss Air joins drone maker Matternet HKIA sees growth in airfreight for second consecutive month Asia Pacific's air cargo under pressure from weak trade, overcapacity Cargolux makes progress in talks with unions over new work agreement

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Awards keep the Standard high India & Bangladesh agree on transit fee for goods movement, ink draft MoU on passenger & cruise services on coastal & protocol route Indian Register of Shipping releases new software for Common Structural Rules Ministry of Shipping to weed out obsolete rules under Merchant Shipping Act Ship operating costs seen rising over next two years Adani Kandla Bulk Terminal completes 100th rake operation at Tuna Terminal siding M'rashtra to build six-lane super expressway between Mumbai & Nagpur Annual coal import down in Oct. BHEL wins projects worth INR 4,614 cr. Cabinet clears proposals to boost exports, gives go-ahead to Cochin Shipyard IPO DGFT amends MEIS adding 110 more items & revising rates for 2228 product lines Exports plunge in October for 11th straight month Govt may allow fertiliser cos to import urea directly INR plunges further against dollar SPVs for 20 smart cities likely to be ready by Dec. 15

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"One must be bold!" Uruguay improving trunk road network Poland to develop up to date rail infrastructure Crowley stalwart for Alaska Teaming up in Bulgaria Russia, China and the navigation channel Precision redelivers quartet in a week Basel aircargo terminal GDP certified Farmers get track access down under Suess takes the lead in Munich M&As rising worldwide Interferry creates solution Kerry wins new Seatrade Asia award Large freight car order placed ABC and JAS Worldwide move racing cars to Macau Mixed double in Chicago Good times for Finnlines

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Ensign Events announces launch of first International Maritime Human Rights Conference "Respect, Responsibility, Remedy in the Maritime Environment" Ensign Events together with Human Rights at Sea announce the launch of the International Maritime Human Rights Conference and Gala Dinner 2016. Taking place in London on September 14th 2016, the event will focus on explicitly addressing the issue of maritime human rights and... Bulker values poised for fall Deutsche Bank analyst Amit Mehrotra. Credit: Chris Preovolos/Marine MoneyConcerns about US-listed dry bulk companies are escalating, given expectations for rising asset sales, which would lower valuations and impact debt agreements. The situation of NASDAQ-listed Star Bulk exemplifies a broader risk. On 18 November, Star Bulk reported a net loss of USD41... Chinese company chosen to build Sri Lanka LPG terminal The contract to build an USD80 million liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal for Sri Lanka's Laugfs Gas at the southern Hambantota port has been awarded to Chinese company China Huanqiu Contracting and Construction Corporation. The terminal will have storage capacity of 30,000 tonnes with provision to expand up to 45,000 tonnes and to accommodate... Transas launched High Voltage Training Breaker According to the new requirements, training has to be conducted using real equipment. In partnership with the power technology specialist ABB, Transas has developed a real hardware high voltage generator breaker cabinet compatible with the Transas ERS 5000 TechSim simulators with high and medium voltage systems. The Transas High Voltage... Firm tanker market boosts Hafnia interim results Danish company Hafnia Tankers has reported solid interim results on firm markets and bigger fleet, but it did not comment on its previously announced intentions to seek listing in the United States. Group net profit amounted to USD20.7 million in the third quarter of this year, reversing a loss of USD1.7... New Black Sea inspection system will result in fewer checks The Black Sea port of Odessa, Ukraine. Credit: PAShips calling at ports on the Black Sea will be subjected to a new inspection regime as of 1 January. The new regime under the Black Sea MoU, which was agreed in April, replaces the region's existing matrix and groups ships into... P&I mutual structure 'under attack' Osprey CEO Guy Pierpoint. Credit: Osprey UnderwritingThere are growing divisions in the marine insurance market as clubs feel under pressure to look for new areas of business. In the past week, Thomas Miller, which manages the UK P&I Club, has completed the acquisition of Osprey Underwriting. Osprey operates in the Lloyd's... China maritime and logistics players eye Belt and Road opportunities One Belt One Road is a centrepiece of China president Xi Jinping's foreign policy and domestic economic strategy. Credit: PAChina's Belt and Road initiative means opportunities for maritime and logistics players despite inherent risks with investing in some of the markets along the planned routes, according to top executives from... Maersk to raise EUR600 million in seven year bonds Credit: PAA.P. Moller-Maersk (APM) has issued bonds with a principal amount of EUR 600 million (USD 641 million) due in November 2022 with a coupon of 1.5%. This is the annual rate of interest payable on the borrowing. It is the company's first Eurobond offering since 2012, and is expected to... Japan yard orders surge in October A Japanese shipyard. Credit: PAOrders at Japanese shipyards rocketed 186% in October as shipowners rushed to build ships that will comply with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO's) new standards, which will take effect from July 2016. Figures from the Japan Ship Exporters' Association (JSEA) show that its members' shipyards received 47... South Korea government to help Hanjin and HMM acquire 'mega box ships' Credit: PASouth Korea's new Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, Kim Young-suk, has said it is imperative that Hanjin and Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM), the country's two biggest shipping companies, acquire ultra-large container ships (ULCSs) if they are to compete effectively in liner shipping. Speaking at his first press conference since he... Angelicoussis returns to DSME for more VLCCs John Angelicoussis with DSME president Go Jae-ho last year. Credit: DSMEGreek shipowner John Angelicoussis has returned to South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for more very large crude carriers (VLCCs). Angelicoussis on 18 November ordered two 319,000 dwt VLCCs, which will be managed by his holding company's unit... Triyard receives new customer order for escort tugs Vietnam's Triyard group has extended its product range with a new order for escort tugs. Singapore-based specialist marine craft group Greenbay Marine, a new customer at the shipyard, has contracted an order worth US12.8 million for a quartet of Robert Allan-designed RAstar 3400 Azimuth Stern drive tugs. The 34 m tugs,... Dry bulk shipping woes could deepen as demand shift may be structural, rather than cyclical 'Coal also depressing', says analyst. credit: HasenpuschDry bulk shipping problems could deepen as adjustment in global demand may turn out to be structural rather than cyclical with little chance of relief on excess supply. "I am worried we are reaching a structural rather than cyclical turning point in iron ore... ReCAAP ISC: Low crime rate should not lead to complacency Singapore-headquartered anti-piracy watchdog ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ReCAAP ISC) said that crime rate dropped in its October 2015 report, but it will still remain vigilant. The number of incidents occurred in October has dropped notably by 48% and 28% compared with the number of incidents in August and September respectively. Comparing... HMM deteriorates into loss as working capital deficit persists Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) announced a third-quarter loss on 17 November amid ongoing speculation of a merger with its bigger compatriot Hanjin Shipping. South Korea's second-biggest shipping company said it incurred a KRW24 billion (USD20.46 million) loss for the third quarter of 2015, reversing a KRW204 billion net profit for the... Ports of Stockholm opts for floating cruise pier Passengers of cruise ships moored in Ports of Stockholm's Nynäshamn harbour in 2016 will be able to walk straight ashore from the ship as the port authority has purchased an innovative retracting floating pier from its creator - Norway's Cruise Venture Ltd. IHS Fairplay has learnt that the 260...

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Indian air cargo carriers will contest fines for fuel surcharge cartel behaviour Expeditors detours from acquisition trail to focus on the road to organic growth Container shipping pundits paint gloomy picture of more sluggish growth in 2016 BIFA adds more seminars as demand soars for details of incoming new regulations

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Feds join whistleblower lawsuit against Inchcape Sheriff will use Moose Boat catamaran to police Lake Tahoe Senator Patty Murray is first recipient of Inouye Award MAIB: Safety lessons from fatal fishing vessel capsize Stowaways finding more creative ways to board ships Good news, bad news from Sembcorp Marine Powerful new fast supply/crew boat for SEACOR Marine

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Everett Port Commission approves operating/capital budget for 2016 Drewry predicts ship operating costs will increase over next two years Federal Maritime Commission eyes Ocean Common Carrier rule changes Port of Bellingham Oks plan for future home of sailing center Crowley begins construction project on new pier at Puerto Rico terminal

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Panamax 'in doldrums' as BPI slides to nine-month low Oversupply pushes down rates in main trades despite spot activities in Atlantic Basin Kostas Ladas to head Liberian Registry London office Register sources London general manager from broker agent Sovcomflot 'immune from LNG slump', says Kolesnikov Russian giant set fair to reap rewards of tanker recovery Hutchison and Maritime Union end their waterfront row Widespread cyber threat low but potential for disruption high BIMCO addresses cyber security at annual conference UASC chief pours cold water on APL takeover Jorn Hinge says today's market fundamentals make such an investment too high-risk Hafnia rakes in $20m profit High refinery margins, combined with good demand for gasoline, middle distillate and naphtha, boost Copenhagen product tanker player Europa Venture eyes massive renewal of shortsea fleet Owners encouraged by signs from Brussels over help to fund numerous orders in European yards Lloyd's List launches container line consolidation topics page Latest news and analysis on what looks set to be a major shake-up among global carriers Retrofit rudder trunk bars to block stowaways, says UK Club Unwanted passengers can prove costly for owners, marine mutual warns Sembcorp Marine to build FSO for Modec Unit to be deployed in North Sea from 2018 Precious Shipping cancels two ultramaxes at Sainty Thai bulker operator also seeks $11.16m refunds per vessel Daewoo clinches latest Maran VLCC pair Greek owner activates tanker contract after reportedly inking charters Black Sea terminal expands to take 10,000 teu vessels Novorossiysk project to allow bigger ships to call in Russia directly Will King Abdullah Port be a game changer? Bordered by the Arabian Gulf, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia is the only country on the Arabian Peninsula which is surrounded by two major shipping lanes which link the East with the West STX O&S calls for massive job cuts in bid to avoid bankruptcy Chief executive recommends slashing up to 800 jobs Aronnax: Applying innovation in the real world While shipping needs to be open to new ideas, innovators need to see the potential in shipping Cancelled BW Pacific IPO will not affect BW Group rating, says Moody's Analyst cites 'very good liquidity profile' Box Ships to delist from NYSE Company applied for listing transfer to Nasdaq Capital Market HHI sees 10% increase in October ship-order sales Hyundai Mipo Dockyard sales stay about level year on year Robbery incidents in Malacca Straits sharply up in January-October 2015 However, no oil-siphoning thefts in Asian waters in the past two months, Recaap says LA Harbour Commission approves grants to beef up port security Los Angeles port will contribute $625,000 in addition to the grants Exmar inks joint pact with Swan Energy for India LNG port project Both parties looking to ramp up LNG capacity at terminal to 10m tonnes per annum Cosco and China Merchants complete Turkish terminal acquisition Acquisition will advance China's One Belt, One Road initiative Star Bulk to answer questions on capital expenditure requirements Declining asset values to hit company's ability to finance remaining newbuilding programme Crowley starts construction in Puerto Rico to accommodate its new LNGs Jones Act created competitive shipping market between US mainland and Puerto Rico

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
New Hutch-union deal brings sacked Aussie workers back to the docks TRAC: Off-dock depot will improve NY-NJ chassis availability Health care costs, chassis complicate ILA-USMX talks Little visibility in container cargo demand, Maersk executive says Charleston port volume growth decelerates Study finds reducing truck waits best way to boost port productivity US regulators prepare to release key trucking rules Panama Canal vessel backlog eases True Value inks deal with Ryder to secure dedicated truck capacity San Juan dock expansion to handle Crowley's LNG ships begins Hyundai Merchant Marine swings to loss amid merger speculation China maritime and logistics players eye 'Belt and Road' opportunities Hyundai and Hanjin need mega-ships to compete, Korean minister says Little traction for index based shipper contracts, industry forum hears

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
Star Bulk girds for 2016 The bulker owner outlines operating levers it may pull as it deals with weak market. Tanker shares imply lower 2016, UBS says Report says tanker stock prices reflect dimmer view of time-charter rates in 2016. Danske Bank raises Awilco LNG rating Bank continues to see struggles for LNG carrier owner but has upgraded the stock on valuation grounds. Peter G waves flag for US shipping rebirth America's marquee owner says private equity has pumped up ownership and now needs knowhow. Dry-bulk stocks suffer rout in New York US-listed shares of Safe Bulkers, Star Bulk Carriers and Scorpio Bulkers are plunging. Star shares fall after loss and downgrades New York-listed bulker owner's stock price loses 20.2% after result misses forecasts. India okays Cochin IPO Government to sell off its 10% stake as it seeks listing for ferry shipyard. Heavy hitters added to Hafnia Tankers board John Ridgway, Esben Poulsson and Jan Bech Andersen brought on board as owner piles up profit. PDZ cuts Q1 loss Revenue rise boosts Malaysian boxship owner; more improvements expected. Paris attacks: we must show resolve German owners' boss expresses disgust at "barbaric" jihadi murders and urges shipping to stand firm against threat. Euronav sells suezmax New York-listed giant said to have secured over $22m for vintage tanker. Minoan in the money Emanuele Grimaldi-led Greek ferry company turns a profit for the third quarter of the year. Uni-Asia turns to red Singapore-based boxship and bulker owner hit by rising costs in third quarter. Courage moves to bolster balance sheet Hong Kong-listed owner sets up near $11m shares placement to strengthen its financial position. DVB arrests drillship Odfjell-operated Deepsea Metro II held as owner Chloe Marine defaults on loan. 'Perfect storm' drives Deutsche downgrades Bank cuts ratings on trio of public bulker owners as raft of ships for sale threatens loan covenants. Sembcorp wins FSO Singapore yard to build storage unit for Modec's Culzean work in the North Sea. STX to axe 800 jobs South Korean shipbuilder also lining up salary cuts to stave off collapse in 2016. Civmec eyes Australian yard Domestic engineering group conducts due diligence on builder and repairer Forgacs. Double hit for Alang IFA Global says Indian shipbreaker facing lower steel scrap prices and fall in rupee. Lines suspend Europe run Coscon, Yang Ming, Hanjin and Evergreen halt service from Asia due to seasonal demand. Maersk taps Eurobonds Danish liner giant picks up cheap finance with raid on financial markets closer to home. Precious culls more ultramaxes Thai shipowner has now walked away from first four in 14 ship order in Chinese shipbuiler. DSME confirms Maran Tankers double Greek shipowner takes VLCC newbuilding tally at favourite South Korean yard to eight ships. BW Group credit rating unaffected Delay to BW Pacific IPO won't hurt shipowner's finances, but it may have to cover pre-delivery finance. Star Bulk pushes back four newbuildings New York-listed bulker owner reveals quarterly loss that's slightly deeper than expected. POSH resumes buyback Singapore offshore marine services provider takes advantage of drop in share price to acquire more stock. Box Ships preps move to OTC after de-listing Michael Bodouroglou-led shipowner is de-listed by the New York Stock Exchange.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
News reports: Chinese investigating liner carriers over surcharges CP publicizes $28b consolidation offer for NS BWR: Carriers suspend Asia-ECNA loop CSX fast-tracks S.C. site for industrial development ITC studies U.S. economic impact of TPP House passes (another) stop-gap highway patch 57 ships enrolled in MSP even though 60 can receive stipend Crowley starts $48.5 million pier project in San Juan project44 to offer free API assessments for carriers Global Shippers' Forum questions benefits of carrier alliances to shippers Transportation Insight acquires BirdDog AirBridge Cargo adds two more 747-8 freighters Gov. McAuliffe promotes Va. products in trade missions to Canada, Mideast Ag trade groups get 2016 USDA export promotion funds TransAtlantic AB sells container, ship management operations HKIA posts 2% growth in cargo throughput Transportation stocks rebound after rough week UPS offers $1.28b in senior notes

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015
US fuel oil stocks rise for tenth straight week Total stocks at their highest since 2010. ExxonMobil: More customers switching to new ECA category fuels Says independent laboratory tests prove good stability and compatibility with other marine fuels. Barclays predicts oil demand growth will outstrip current consensus 'The industrial sector has played little part in this demand growth; the drive has come from the end consumer.' IBIA Convention to return to Europe in 2016 'This is a real feather in Gibraltar's cap,' says Minister for Shipping. Interview with VPS for Platts Mediterranean Bunker Fuel conference Ferry Van Eykel shares his thoughts on the implications of the new ECA sulphur limit. OW: 16 companies in interpleader applications to UK courts Growing list of shipping companies seeking protection from vessel arrests. Mediterranean fuel oil market at nine-month low On oversupply of cargoes. Lukoil boosting supply at key Russian Black Sea ports New barge to supply MGO. Also gearing up to provide ECA-compliant ULSFO in the area. Sovcomflot completes fuel-saving fleet renewal programme Profits almost triple on the back of stronger revenues. 'Leading ship owner' orders shore power systems Order includes 'first project of its kind' installation on vessels. Brightoil to receive $62 million investment funds Capital comes from two groups, says Hong Kong-listed firm. Sovcomflot completes fleet renewal programme 9M profits almost triple on the back of stronger revenues. BMS United Bunkers introduces offshore service Bunkering service is now managed by 'dedicated professional team', says company.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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