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December 30, 2015

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Port of LA welcomes largest boxship to visit US US West Coast ports not ready for ULCVs: Drewry Italy's La Spezia port ready to handle mega-ships HSBC forecasts global trade to grow by 3pc in 2016 Wal-Mart quits poor markets, mulls closing 5pc or 30 Brazil stores Security company issues tip sheet on how to reduce cargo theft risk US sets dumping duties on steel from China, India, Italy, Korea Vietnamese dong falls to limit of it trading band for first time Hactl breaks 2 of its own records for ramp handling Lufthansa accuses Gulf carriers of wrecking Europe's civil aviation infrastructure Air freight rates show little sign of a recovery in November and outlook is gloomy

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DECEMBER 29, 2015
Correct your IMDG Code Hong Kong to resume imports of poultry products from India APM Terminals Pipavav organises three-day camp for physically challenged individuals in Amreli District BPCL, HPCL & IOC to jointly develop new port-based oil refinery Chennai Port proficiently handles heavy lift project cargo Easing doing business Karan Adani appointed CEO of APSEZ Arecanut cooperatives seek increase in import duty IOC receives green signal for Ennore LNG pipeline KEI Industries receives INR 384.53 cr. order from PowerGrid NHAI commences work on 135-km long National Expressway-2 Steel industry hit by under-invoicing by exporters Two cos win projects on Delhi-Meerut Expressway

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DECEMBER 29, 2015
Sea Oil opens bunker trading office in Singapore Singapore: Credit: Olaf SchmidtThai marine fuel distributor Sea Oil has begun bunker operations in Singapore. Industry sources told IHS Fairplay that the company registered an entity, Sea Oil Petroleum Pte Ltd, in Singapore in April 2015 and this was confirmed through corporate records. However, the company is still in the midst of... CJ Korea Express sells 20% stake in Busan terminal to China Shipping unit South Korean logistics company CJ Korea Express has sold 20% of its stake in its loss-making terminal in Busan port to a unit of China Shipping Group. CJ Korea Express said it sold the stake in Korea Express Busan Container Terminal to China Shipping Ports Development for over KRW9.7 billion (USD8.3... Thorco Shipping confirms one body from sunken cargo ship Denmark-headquartered Thorco Shipping has confirmed one body of the six missing crew members that was found near the sunken cargo ship, Thorco Cloud. The body was found along with two other bodies by the local search and rescue (SAR) teams that commenced operation over Christmas. However, the two bodies' identity remained unknown,... Bumi Armada secures USD1.2 billion facility for FPSO Armada Olombendo Malaysia-listed offshore services provider, Bumi Armada has secured a syndicated facility worth USD1.2 billion for floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) Armada Olombendo, operating in Angola. The facility includes a term loan, a standby letter of credit and a bank guarantee which was signed by Armada Cabaca, a wholly-owned subsidiary of... Terminals and lines don't need new sticks with which to beat each other up A newly released paper by a global industry consulting firm on how performance-based pricing could potentially unlock large dormant value pools in container shipping has useful ideas but fails to address fundamental issues in the nature of carrier-terminal business dynamics that would ultimately undermine any such initiatives. Analysis of IHS... Clampdown on shipping corporate crime expected in 2016, says report The US has kicked off corporate counter-crime trends for 2016. Pic: US Supreme Court, Washington D.C.A clampdown on executives suspected of involvement in corporate wrongdoing is one key trend that counter crime in the corporate field, including shipping, will witness in 2016, according to a new report from financial compliance... Mercator sells three vessels to reduce debt Singapore-listed dry bulk company, Mercator Lines has sold its three mortgaged bulk carriers to service its recurring debt. The company has entered three memorandum of agreements to offload Kesari Prem, Gauri Prem, and Sri Prem Aparna to related companies of their lender on arms-length basis at market value for total net proceeds... Goodwood advises caution for shipping in 2016 Singapore-based Goodwood Ship Management warns that 2016 should be a year of caution because of the ongoing decline of crude oil prices. Ashok Sabnis, managing director of Goodwood, told IHS Fairplay that the low oil prices may have a "negative knock on effect" in the shipping market and in the overall... China fines eight shipping companies for flouting anti-monopoly laws China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has announced that eight shipping companies have been fined a total of USD63 million for defying the country's anti-monopoly laws. The eight companies include Japan's 'Big Three' shipping companies - Mitsui OSK Lines, NYK Line, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha ('K' Line). The other five companies are EUKOR... Incheon port eyes 2.5 million teu in 2016 Having embarked on an expansion programme, Incheon port targets to handle 2.5 million teu in 2016. While Incheon Port Authority (IPA), which oversees Incheon port, said that 2.47 million teu, or a 4.4% increase from estimated volumes for 2015, is more realistic, it has set 2.5 million teu as a... Exploded VLGC sold to Chinese interests A very large gas carrier (VLGC) involved in a fatal explosion in 2014 has been sold to Chinese interests for further trading, shipbrokers told IHS Fairplay. The 1990-built, 50,743 dwt DL Calla has reportedly been sold for USD20.5 million, according to shipbrokers. Although the ship, owned by Korea Line Corporation (KLC), was...

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DECEMBER 29, 2015
VIDEO: CMA CGM Bejamin Franklin calls Los Angeles USCG closes section of Upper Mississippi River Veteran research vessel has new owner, new name New Year brings new IMO requirements ABS revises Guide for Certification of Lifting Appliances Sinopacific delivers its first Mexican market PSVs Keppel O&M wins major orders from repeat customers

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DECEMBER 29, 2015
Washington State Ferries inks pact for fourth Olympic Class ferry Public input requested for Oregon transport panel findings Customs gives top ten list of items seized during past year Port of Everett to start damage repairs, maintenance Boeing nets second NASA deal to transport space station crew

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DECEMBER 29, 2015
Yang Ming forms logistics alliance with two compatriots Taiwanese box carrier, China Airlines and Chunghwa Post sign LoI to enhance co-operation in multiple areas Bodies recovered close to Thorco Cloud wreck One crew member confirmed dead after Singapore Strait collision Supreme Court dismisses Ilmarinen action against Finnlines Final judgement ends seven year dispute over 2008 dividend and gives options for Grimaldi to take remaining stake in Finnish owner Shell terminates drilling rig contract with Transocean Transocean will be compensated for early termination with a lump sum payment Keppel Offshore & Marine secures $88.6m worth of new orders Keppel's Singapore yard clinches two orders while its overseas yards get another two Bumi Armada secures $1.1bn in loans for Angola offshore project Credit facility to cover project costs for FPSO to be chartered out to Eni Angola China Cosco to distribute 7.5% of Shanghai-listed shares Company will transfer stake to three key players in China's logistics, steel and shipbuilding industries CIMC chairman Li Jianhong resigns Move could indicate Mr Li is gearing up for more responsibilities related to potential takeover George Karageorgiou steps down from Globus Maritime positions Athanasios Feidakis to take up president, chief executive and chief financial officer posts Karan Adani to assume chief executive role at Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Mr Adani's new appointment takes effect on January 1, 2016 Washington State Ferries orders fourth Olympic-class vehicle ferry Ferry is one of four which will replace state's oldest ferries built in 1950's and 1960's Charles Fabrikant resigns from Dorian LPG board Fabrikant to focus more on running Seacor Norden sells capesize dry bulk carrier at a loss Proceeds to be used for supramax or panamax acquisitions Concordia Maritime to charter out P-Max tanker to Chinese shipping firm Two-year time charter to take effect by early February next year

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DECEMBER 29, 2015
Container lines' on-time performance nearly breaks record, SeaIntel says Global carrier schedule reliability in November reached its second-highest level since 2011, according to SeaIntel. The maritime analysis firm said the changes were largely propelled by improvements on minor trade lanes, but an uptick in schedule reliability on the Asia-U.S. West Coast trade lane shows that trade patterns are at last... US truckers scramble for rigs before tax break expires Truckers in Los Angeles-Long Beach are buying as many new and post-2007 model trucks that they can get their hands on in order to take advantage of a tax break that took effect Dec. 18, but time is running out. The accelerated depreciation provision expires at midnight Thursday. "There's super demand... Shippers urge governments to harmonize container weight rule guidelines European shippers are urging governments to harmonize their regulations for the meeting of a global container weighing mandate because too few countries have detailed what shippers need to know before the rule takes effect July 1. The statement from the European Shippers' Council highlights how unprepared many governments are in helping... Japan to boost spending on container ports Port of OsakaJapan's transport ministry has unveiled plans to ramp up its spending on measures to shore up the sagging international competitiveness of key domestic container ports as part of broader efforts to revitalize the economy. The ministry said that it will set aside 81.5 billion yen ($679 million) in fiscal... Japan trust bank to buy half of Midwest Railcar Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank Ltd. will indirectly acquire half of Illinois-based Midwest Railcar Corp., making inroads into the increasingly lucrative U.S. freight railcar leasing market. The leading trust bank in Japan and its subsidiary, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Panasonic Finance Co., have agreed to indirectly purchase a combined 50 percent stake... ILA cheers delay in Cadillac tax on medical benefits The president of the International Longshoremen's Association said the union is pleased that the appropriations bill that Congress approved this month includes a two-year delay in the "Cadillac tax" on high-end medical plans. "This is a great victory for the ILA and its members," said ILA President Harold J. Daggett. "I... MSC: 2M stands to gain from alliance shake-ups via consolidation The 2M Alliance stands to gain from the pending consolidation of the container line industry because the alignment of the five alliances to which the other major carriers belong will change and with it their services, making the consistency provided by the tie-up of Maersk Line and Mediterranean Shipping Co....

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DECEMBER 29, 2015
NewLead's new major owner The Michael Zolotas-led company issues more shares to repay move into coal mining. Trustee targets Altor and executives Investigation report says investment firm bears responsibility for document with 'misstatements'. Missing Thorco crew may have been found DNA set to be used to identify if recovered bodies are those from sunken general cargo vessel. Shell culls rig deal Transocean has seen its second drilling rig charter cancelled in as many weeks. Swiber seals bargain priced barge Singapore-listed contractor looks to have picked up vessel at a discount to its recent valuation. Cosco gives shares to other state outfits Government-run shipping giant relinquishes majority control of flagship listed spinoff. Finnlines wins dividend dispute Supreme Court rules in favour of shipowner in long-running case over payouts. BW LPG top maritime stock in difficult 2015 World's largest VLGC owner the industry's star performer as shipping shares lag S&P 500. Keppel O&M rakes in deals worth $88.5m Singaporean company signs multiple conversion deals at yards in Singapore, Brazil and Azerbaijan. Samudera Shipping in $5m double asset sale Pair of small tankers taken in by parent ahead of one being packed off to the scrap yard. Maersk confirms Copenhagen job cuts Danish conglomerate axes 110 staff at headquarters as former CCO resigns. Blast onboard Greek bulker Transmed Shipping-owned vessel hit by small explosion during Barzilian bunkering. Arctic: Golar's stocking packed with cash Tor Olav Troim-led owner set fair for 2016 after Christmas filing reveals funding updates, analyst says. Second Chinese giant wins Beijing backing China Merchants' purchase of Sinotrans & CSC Holdings receives state approval. Skaugen scraps SEB market maker pact Oslo-listed owner mulling if cost of agreement to aid liquidity is justified. Demo dash continues Torrent of unwanted ships heading to the breakers intensifies as year-end approaches. Scrap hauler catches fire General cargo ship carrying used appliances to China for recycling catches fire off South Korea. Topaz buys AHTS Berjaya-built vessel set to join Dubai-based offshore player's fleet. Federal judge throws out Daebo seizure Technomar preparing appeal after leased ship found to be covered by Chapter 15 protection.

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DECEMBER 29, 2015
Unions file protests over crewing of APL ship G6 Alliance voids multiple sailings on east-west trades Report: Global liner on-time performance nears four-year high U.S. issues report on China's WTO commitments DB Schenker consolidates European logistics operations Transportation stocks take a tumble in 2015 U.S. durable goods orders flat in November BIS proposes revised guidance for certain export penalties Peel Ports acquires Great Yarmouth Port Company Port of Koper's car shipments on the rise China Merchants Group to acquire freight forwarder Sinotrans

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DECEMBER 29, 2015
Refined products lead oil futures higher on cold weather Rally capped by persistent concern over global oversupply. Legal expert sees 'good chance' for successful investor claims in OW case Against board and management members, IPO advisors and Altor. Companies collaborating on bunker project for Malaysian port Companies 'optimistic' about prospects at Pasir Gudang. New crude import approvals will further hit fuel oil demand China extends list of independent refiners allowed to import crude oil. New crude oil import approvals will further hit fuel oil demand China extends list of independent refiners allowed to import crude oil. OW case still under investigation by Danish state prosecutors Unrelated to compensation claims, but could lead to criminal charges. Report concludes OW's IPO prospectus was misleading Omissions and incorrect information serious enough to be considered unlawful, says report commissioned by liquidators. Suspects arrested as Indonesia acts on priacy Naval official claims number of attacks has been falling. Dry Bulk: 'Strong balance sheets needed to get through storm' 'Small private companies without obvious external support will be at the most risk.' Director of Mercator resigns Firm's shipping subsidiary sells 3 bulk carriers to service debt. India mulls LNG as fuel for inland vessels Proposal includes newbuild fleet of 80 LNG-powered vessels. ICE Brent tests 11-year low as Iran vows to boost exports China's weak stock market performance weighed on oil futures Monday.

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PORTS

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

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

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

PORTS

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

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

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

Dubai

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

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

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

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

Taipei

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

SHIPPING

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

Copenhagen/Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

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

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

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

Bucharest

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

SHIPPING

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

Panama/Balboa

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

CRUISES

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

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

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

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

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

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

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

SHIPPING

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

Singapore

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Hamburg

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

PORTS

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

Livorno

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

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

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

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

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

COMPANIES

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

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

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

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

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

PORTS

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

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

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

Ravenna

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

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

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

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

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

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

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

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

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

Messina

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

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

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