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BRIEFS

October 28, 2015

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Hapag-Lloyd holds firm to its 2015 outlook on eve of public listing COSCO Pacific's Q3 earnings fall 14pc to US$74.5 million DP World volume up 3.2pct o 46.5m in nine months Colombo emerges as South Asia's next major transshipment port Plan to move cargo from congested Ho Chi Min to underutilised Cai Mep-Thi Vai Migrants aggressively target freight vehicles as chaos returns to Calais UASC adds latest 18,800-TEU ship to its fleet MSC Oscar makes maiden call at Le Harve Mumbai ship management company starts recruitment for four new tankers Long Beach to boost on-dock rail with US$93 million network expansion Panalpina's Q3 earnings drop 4.7pc y-o-y pulled down by "soft" air freight market Contract awarded to develop three runway system at Changi Airport East African, Arabian war zones mean growth for Nairobi's Astral Aviation

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
MoS elaborates on the concept & implementation of Sagarmala project Indian textile, garment exporters eye Vietnam for setting up units DP World handles 46.5 m TEUs in first nine months of 2015 Inter-terminal movement of trailers at JN Port has benefited more than a lakh trucks JN Port takes steps to ease road congestion Port of Antwerp delegation makes exploratory visit to Iran Port of Colombo's South Asia Gateway Terminals recognised for terminal productivity in South Asia INR eases further against dollar Use of digital signature for submission of documents Productivity amplification through Gamification Realty players in Mumbai importing sand

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New app keeps drivers informed New volume record for Georgia ports Special HGVs for the carriage of liquid aluminium New marketing manager at Axians New rail terminal serving Texan energy industry BE and NSE team up Road acquisition complements air/sea base in UK Cathay cancelling Qatar service Gigaliners on rails coming to Europe Dakar to get logistics free zone Entering China through Tianjin Blank transfers to Kerry Logistics UPS sees slight upsurge in Q3 Drewry: Asia-ECSA trade to stabilise Today Maputo, next week Durban

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
Product rates lift Ardmore NYSE-listed Ardmore Shipping has posted much-better-than-expected results amid a strong product tanker rate environment. The company reported net income of USD13.6 million for the third quarter of 2015 against the USD117,298 it posted at the same last year. Earnings per share of USD0.52 were far Port operator Cosco Pacific revenue down Cosco Pacific saw revenues tumble in the third quarter of the year after slower-than-expected throughput growth at its terminals and what it described as 'continuing weakness' in container leasing rates and resale prices. The group recorded a 6.6% decline in third-quarter revenue over the same Calais claims rail 'motorway' first Top French passenger port Calais claims to have become the first European port to have its own rail 'motorway' terminal. The terminal, which was inaugurated on 23 October, will be used from January next year by a new rail motorway service that the port says will provide a direct link between Spain DSME posts loss and defers drillship, SPP set to fold Embattled South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) on 27 October reported a third-quarter loss of KRW1.36 trillion (USD1.2 billion), reversing a KRW35.5 billion profit reported at the same period last year. DSME is undergoing restructuring and selling non-core assets Antwerp port joins race to set up Iran trade links A delegation from the Port of Antwerp visited Iran last week, along with officials in the shipping and commerce sectors hoping to exploit relaxed sanctions. Led by port alderman and port authority chairman Marc Van Peel, the group of petrochemical and shipping experts met in Tehran with various Daesan Port considers new name The Korea Port Economic Association has held a seminar to discuss the possibility of renaming Daesan Port to better reflect its location. The port is in the city of Seosan in South Korea's South Chungcheong province and mainly handles general cargoes. Due to this, there have been suggestions that Cambodian port operator launches IPO roadshow Phnom Penh Autonomous Port (PPAP) has launched a roadshow to lure investors for a stock market listing planned for 11 December. The state-owned port authority and operator of Cambodia's second largest container terminal and largest river port is seeking to raise up to USD6.4 million by floating 20% Fred. Olsen Energy cancels delayed rig at Hyundai Heavy Industries Bollsta Dolphin Pte., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fred. Olsen Energy in Norway, has notified Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) that it has exercised its contractual termination right under a newbuilding contract. The contract termination between HHI and Bollsta for the construction of a Two more bulk carriers detained in Singapore Two additional bulk carriers were arrested in Singapore, amounting to five bulk carriers arrested in October alone. According to the Supreme Court of Singapore's records, bulk carriers Ocean Star and Archimedes were arrested on 25 October under the instructions of law firms Oon & Bazul and Asia AAL sets up new office in Dubai Singapore-headquartered shipping operator Austral Asia Line (AAL) has set up a new office in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. AAL Middle East is the company's third new office launch in the past two months, following South Korea and Canada. With the new office, AAL aims to provide the highest Precious Shipping records net loss of $4.9m Thailand-listed shipowner Precious Shipping recorded a net loss of THB175.52 million (USD4.9 million) for the third quarter of 2015 that ended on 30 September 2015, although the company's earnings increased 8.7% year on year to THB1.24 billion. Precious Shipping was running an average of 45 ships

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
Qatar Airways CEO heats up the bitter war of words with Europe's 'biased' carriers Drewry paints a gloomy picture for box shipping as the global slowdown bites ANALYSIS: Panalpina needs better cost control, but it could mean job losses Exciting year for DWC as fast-growing Gulf air cargo arena benefits start-ups

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
APL in $9.8 million False Claims Act settlement Barge mounted solution brings LNG to challenging locations Havyard wins order for 90 m fishing vessel for Danish owner DSME reports more losses, but bail out looks likely Fred Olsen Energy terminates rig contract at HHI Great Lakes Shipyard holds a double celebration LNG bunkering: GTT concept tanker puts the pressure on

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
Coast Guard teams respond to Willamette River diesel fuel spill Greenbrier taps Victoria McManus as executive vice president, CSO Customs works with RCMP to nab wanted man at border Foss Maritime opening new office in Houston Kinder Morgan Oks deal to buy 15 BP terminals

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
CMES posts fourfold increase in nine-month net profits The results are in line with its earlier earning alert Mercator Lines hearing slips a week Court will decide course of owner's restructuring Global gas glut good for LNG ships Oversupply creating lower prices to have positive impact on global LNG fleet ING and China Eximbank pledge $1bn for Chinese-built vessels Two sides ink pact during Dutch King's state visit to China Diana Shipping agrees panamax time charter with Glencore Glencore fixes a 2001-built ship at $6,800 per day for 11 to 14 months Scorpio Tankers charters out three tankers on three-year terms Daily charter rates range between $20,500 and $28,000 Class, owners and shipbuilders agree common concerns Three-way meeting focuses on shipbuilding and classification survey standards and ship operating procedures Softening demand to stem flow of new port capacity Drewry expects a number of capacity-enhancing projects to be pushed back Navios Midstream rides firm VLCC market VLCC-focused MLP raises cash distribution by 2.4% aided by recent acquisitions German owners defend 'European normal' tax breaks Merkel package brings country into line with rest of EU, insists VDR chief executive Nagel Pyxis Tankers wins vote for LookSmart merger Greece-based owner of six tankers will trade under 'PXS' ticker symbol DP World terminals increases volume in first nine months Europe and home terminals in the UAE drive volume growth Rosenwasser leaves Gulfmark Company to merge executive roles on chief operating officer's departure UK P&I Club announces 2.5% general increase But blow softened by mutual premium discount for 2014 year Norton Rose Fulbright advises on $1.3bn financing for FPSO project Loan will finance unit built by Modec for Petrobras charter SHI profit declines 71% in the third quarter Losses on offshore sector may continue Fred. Olsen Energy terminates newbuilding and drilling contracts Oslo-listed Fred. Olsen Energy says it is entitled to a refund from Hyundai of $186.3m plus interest China Shipping Group inks grain shipping pact with Cofco State-owned shipping giant aims to add four to five shipping routes and increase grain imports China port consolidation speeds up but monopoly risks exist Provincial governments drive mergers between neighbouring ports to cut overcapacity Nasdaq warns Globus Maritime of potential ejection from market Company has 180 days to bring value of publicly held stock up to exchange's minimum requirement Green Shipping teams up with Moran Iron to build US box feeder vessels Joint venture targets Jones Act intra-coastal market Cosco Pacific earnings weaken amid China trade slump Slowing global growth and dismal Chinese trade weigh on results

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
US railroads dodge service threat after House extends safety tech deadline WASHINGTON - The U.S. House of Representatives Tuesday approved a three-year deadline extension for U.S. railroads to install new safety technology, avoiding a catastrophe that railroads have said would cripple the network fluidity intermodal shippers depend on. Republican Rep. Bill Shuster of Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, hitched the... UASC names new head to North America division United Arab Shipping Co. has appointed a container shipping industry veteran who led the commercial organization at Hapag-Lloyd America to head its North America division. Stuart SandlinBefore serving as senior vice president of sales and customer service of the German carrier's America division, Stuart Sandlin held various management positions at Danzas,... APMT Mumbai rolling out productivity boosting initatives APM Terminals-operated Gateway Terminals India at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust is aggressively working with truckers and container lines, and rolling out proactive measures aimed at setting new industry benchmarks for productivity and service levels. "What we are seeing is that more traffic is coming to our terminal as it can move... UPS bullish on holiday business, Coyote acquisition UPS is expecting a short-term revenue bump from a double-digit increase in holiday shipments this year and a longer-term boost, to the tune of some $100 million, from its recent acquisition of freight broker Coyote Logistics, the company said Tuesday. The Atlanta-based parcel giant forecasts a strong holiday shipping season, predicting... ILA endorses Clinton, will host event for her in Charleston The International Longshoremen's Association has endorsed Hillary Clinton for president and will host the Democratic presidential frontrunner at a rally Saturday in Charleston, South Carolina. ILA President Harold Daggett said the union's executive council unanimously endorsed Clinton. He praised her record as U.S. senator from New York and as secretary of... DP World's nine-month volume edges up LONDON - DP World's container traffic increased 3.7 percent in the first three quarters of the year, driven by strong growth at its terminals in Europe and the United Arab Emirates. The Dubai-based company handled 46.5 million 20-foot equivalent units across its global portfolio of 65 terminals in the nine months... Keep abreast of regs on hazmat shipments Q: I'm wondering if you may be able to help with a question I have, considering you seem to be the subject matter expert on this topic. Are you aware of any federal regulation requiring the shipper of hazardous commodities to submit/create the billing for freight rail moves? It's been suggested... Hapag-Lloyd extends IPO offer period to Nov. 3 LONDON - Hapag-Lloyd has extended the share offer period for its initial public offering by a week to Nov. 3. The German carrier was due to set a price today ahead of trading in its shares on the Frankfurt and Hamburg stock exchanges on Oct. 30. The company said it would publish...

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
OSV day-rate woes to continue in 2016 BP says it will seek more price concessions from vendors due to weak energy prices. APL strikes $9.8m False Claims Act settlement US announces civil penalty but says liner operator does not admit liability over shipments. Eukor signs key Hyundai contract South Korean owner has secured a new four-year agreement to export Korean cars, Wilhelmsen says. Boxship bonds bought Finland's Containerships raises another $6m through secondary debt issue. NITC readies return Iranian tanker owner says it is in talks with European companies and insurers as sanctions end. Bulker on the rocks Crew rescued after Mexican vessel forced aground by hurricane off Punta Graham. Havyard Group delays subsea newbuilding Norwegian shipyard agrees to push back delivery of subsea unit in tough offshore market. Kontainers.com is looking to innovate British start-up aims to simplify the ocean freight industry with the backing of London capital. Havyard delays newbuild Norwegian shipyard agrees to push back delivery of subsea unit in tough offshore market. Hedge fund raises stake in Golar LNG New York-based hedge fund Luxor Capital ups stake in Golar LNG by fivefold Iran foils tanker attack Destroyer sent by the country's navy to prevent pirates from boarding unidentified vessel. Kontainers looks to innovate British start-up aims to simplify the ocean freight industry with the backing of London capital. Gurnee bullish after Ardmore's stellar Q3 Chief executive has a warm feeling for the winter market as profit races and dividend is hiked. Navios Midstream boosts Q3 profit Angeliki Frangou-led tanker MLP posts positive result but falls short of the market's expectations. ICG buys modern feeder quartet Irish owner builds containership capacity with $27m raid on German KGs. Scorpio Tankers locks in trio for three years New York-listed owner fixes out an LR2 and a pair of MRs on period charters. Hapag-Lloyd extends offer period German container line keeps IPO subscription open until 3 November, with updated prospectus on its way. DeepOcean wins major cable deal Norwegian owner will send offshore ships to UK for work on DONG's Race Bank wind farm. GSL scraps oldest ship Ian Webber-led company understood to have sent vintage vessel for green recycling in India. UK Club seeks 2.5% A 2.5% general increase is to be sought by the United Kingdom Mutual Steam Ship Assurance Association at the February renewal of protection and indemnity cover. DP increases throughput Ports operator handles more volumes from January to September; expects to meet annual expectations. Bahri confirms VLCC pair from DK Maritime Saudi Arabian owner completes swoop for two tankers from DSME shipowning division. CCS takes over Berlin German manager assumes complete control of veteran FTI Cruises vessel. Bahri confirms VLCC brace Saudi Arabian owner completes swoop for two tankers from DSME shipowning division. Cosco ready for Arctic boxship run Chinese giant plans regular liner services to Europe as global warming opens up northern route. Wells: time to take a swing at Capital Analyst Mike Webber upgrades owner as crude and products exposure counter economic headwinds. Delays hit DSME in third quarter Latest three-month loss brings Korean shipbuilder's net deficit to $4.2bn this year, but it expects improvement by year-end. PSV set for conversion Norwegian-owned vessel set for new wind farm role following NOK 150m transformation. 'Bogus' piracy reports in Malacca Strait Indonesian admiral claims "90% of piracy cases" in strategic regional waterway had "ulterior motives". Antwerp eyes return of Iranian cargoes Belgians quick off the mark in bid to restore status as top European port for Iranian cargoes.

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
Port drivers strike additional Southern California drayage companies Hapag-Lloyd extends IPO offering period by one week Three former Arc Electronics employees convicted of illegal exports to Russia U.S. steel imports drop in September ZIM adjusts intra-Mediterranean loop Sephora selects CEVA for logistics services in Brazil GRI Roundup: Maersk Line and CMA CGM Executive Moves: Sparrows Point Terminal, Kerry Logistics, Troy Container Line and The Nautical Institute

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OCTOBER 27, 2015
Two crude-laden tankers stranded off China Sources say delay is due to a lack of storage availability onshore. Eniram launches LNG 'fuel-saving' tool Firm says the Eniram Engine can reduce fuel consumption by '2% to 4%'. AIP for LNG bunker barge concept 'Positive contribution to growth of LNG bunker market.' Phillips joins Gulf Petrochem Appointment is to focus on delivering growth. Monjasa to supply bunkers ex-pipe from Skagen To start up next month. Ultra large container ship 'could run on electric motors' Turbines would use LNG as a fuel, says class society. Ardmore posts quarterly profit With 'strong financial performanc', says CEO. Academics call for new IMO approach to sulphur regulations Shipping could retain climate cooling effect by allowing use of HSFO on high seas, outside coastal ECAs and ports, study says. Ex-pipe deliveries from Skagen, says Monjasa To start up next month. Sulphur rules: MGO can only be a 'bridging solution' President of Singapore Shipping Association says owners have been able to 'hold back on investment decisions'. 'Magic pipe' cases exact heavy price As shipowners shell out $50 million over four years. BV sets new LNG bunkering standards 'Vessels meeting the standards will be awarded the notation LNG Bunkering Ship.' LR: LNG bunker tool provides 'initial feel' for adopters Players able to estimate LNG tank capacity required for vessel upgrades, says spokesman. Algeciras bunker demand weakens Sales fall by almost 10%.

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CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

CUSTOMS

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

Brussels

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Geneva

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

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Hamburg

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

CUSTOMS

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

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Hamburg

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

TRADE

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

Brussels

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

SEAFARERS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

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

Shanghai

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

PORTS

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

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

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

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

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

TRADE

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

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

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

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

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

London

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

SHIPPING

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

London

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

London/Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

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

Panama

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

Brussels

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

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

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

TRUCKING

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

Modena

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

SEAFARERS

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

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

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

Bern

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

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Noise

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

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

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

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

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

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

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Verona

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

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

PORTS

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

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

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

Genoa/Ravenna

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

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

SHIPPING

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

Haifa

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

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

PORTS

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

Bremen

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

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

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

SHIPPING

In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.

Marseille

Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)

SHIPPING

2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet

Athens

Positive trend also in the fourth quarter

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%

Naples

The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno

POLICY

The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors

Rome

Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.

PORTS

CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.

Hong Kong

Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic

Istanbul

Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)

POLICY

Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.

Victoria

Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.

POLICY

CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system

Brussels

Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.

PORTS

ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy

Brussels

Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Kuwait coast

Southampton/Kuwait City

A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

POLICY

European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.

Brussels/Rome/Hamburg

POLICY

WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission

Washington

However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.

POLICY

The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.

Brussels

A high-level council will be established

ACCIDENTS

Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya

Moscow/Tripoli

In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue

Southampton/Battaramulla

Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels

Trieste

The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros

PORTS

Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025

Kalafrana/Hong Kong

China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

SHIPPING

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

Brussels

Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

ACCIDENTS

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

London

The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.

SEAFARERS

Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers

London/Brussels

The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties

SHIPPING

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

Rome

PORTS

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

Barcelona

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

INDUSTRY

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

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

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

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Venice

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

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

Savona

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

LOGISTICS

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

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

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

Rome

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

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

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

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

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

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

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

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

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

The Hague/Hanoi

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

LOGISTICS

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

Memphis

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

PORTS

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

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

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

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

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

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

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

Rome/Genoa

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

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

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

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

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

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

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

They will be operational from June

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

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

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

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

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

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

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

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

PORTS

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

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

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

PORTS

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

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

LOGISTICS

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

Genoa

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

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

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

SHIPPING

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

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

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

Tokyo/London

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

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

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

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

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

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

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

Pordenone

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

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

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

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

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Foggia

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

SHIPPING

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

Genoa

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

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

POLICY

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

Genoa/Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

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

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

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

NEWS

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

Ancona

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

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

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

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

YACHTING

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

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

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

TRUCKING

SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.

Rome/Milan

Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage

SHIPYARDS

The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.

Trieste

The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.

Genoa

The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros

SHIPPING

China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Order with a total value of 236 million dollars

YACHTING

Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona

Ortona

Concession area in the Abruzzo port

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller

Schindellegi

In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros

INDUSTRY

Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance

London

Revenues increased by 12.2% last year

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona

Trieste

The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship

SHIPPING

Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products

Muggia

Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)

Padua

Record production value recorded

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains

Nola

A 50% increase is expected in 2026

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

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