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BRIEFS

November 7, 2016

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Not dead yet! APL gears up to be big part of OCEAN Alliance A-E rate down 4.7pc to US$913/TEU, off 6.3pc to Med ports 20 killed, 60 injured in blast aboard soon-to-be scrapped ship in Pakistan Peel Ports US$500.6 million Liverpool container terminal opens for business Long Beach leads way to clear backlog of Hanjin empties to free chassis Optimarin obtains US BWT orders as USCG approval approaches Cosco forms JV with DEME unit to develop Chinese offshore wind energy Horizon Terminal commences auto handling operations at Jacksonville port CP remains focused on finding 'meaningful solutions' to engineer fatigue Hapag-Lloyd reminder to Iran customers of VGM SOLAS regulation SIA Cargo H1 loss widens 275pc to US$32.5 million as revenue sinks Father of 747 Joe Sutter dies in Washington from pneumonia at 95 Global air cargo volumes up 5pc in September, Europe, Asia Pacific lead Compass Forwarding airlifts helicopter from Canada to Afghanistan West Atlantic bags contract to add aircraft to Royal Mail's UK air network IAG Cargo launch new London Gatwick services to North America in 2017

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NOVEMBER 6, 2016
Cargo diversions may reduce demand for LNG vessels, says report MANSA seeks simplified tax compliance in Union Budget for facilitating ease of doing business Naval H. Mehta, founder member of FFFAI, passes away Nutrient-based subsidy policy extended to coastal shipping of fertilisers RiverLine Logistics & Macoline Shipping announce first-ever regular, direct Kolkata-Dhaka container feeder service United Kingdom's ex-im trade volume with India grew in the first half of 2016, despite a decline in its trade volumes with the rest of the world: Maersk Line Anti-dumping duty imposed on imports of hot-rolled steel bars & rods from China Tea exports show marginal increase APM Terminals Pipavav shows revenue growth in Q2 2016-17 Mumbai Port Trust registered as Pension Sanctioning Authority for Aadhar-based acceptance of Digital Life Certificate Festive boost for truck rentals Boost for textile exports Forex reserves up India & Azerbaijan pledge to increase bilateral trade & investment Transferability of goods imported/procured by debiting duty in SFIS scrips Global overview on Logistics, Trade & Economy - I Vadodara to host Hazchem & Liquid Bulk 2016 on Dec. 2

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Charge: innovative truck axes costs by 50% EAP - clarity on the tax front at last Rau replacing Urbanke as Hermes Fulfilment CEO New transport contract from West Australia Gefco and PSA confirm close cooperation More safety with MOL Asia transports - up to eight days shorter Dawn will come for LNG from 2018, Drewry insists Warehouse in Novorossiysk in operation RFID developer opens new premises West Atlantic wins big deal with British postal provider India's railway greening up Barcelona Port: LNG - instrument to improve air quality Roland Berger study: e-commerce for forwarders Iata sees stronger airfreight growth in September 62 new Fiata members in just two months Astrophysics X-ray units for Japan Post

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
LNG shipping sentiment resilient as demand remains strong Hanjin crews increasingly worried as yet another ship arrested Tanker Investments reports small quarterly loss, cautions on 2017 outlook CSSC Energy eyes more VLCC purchases DSME chief: Takeover by Hyundai HI or Samsung HI 'not realistic' until finances are back in order CPEC projects to drive huge increase in Pakistan coal imports Precious Shipping slips to USD25 million loss in fourth quarter Yang Ming head dismisses rumours of Taiwan line merger

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Container spot rates hold steady as carriers seek contract rate hikes on Asia-Europe Analysts expect rising expenses as Atlas Air reports 3Q loss following executive payout XPO plans to reduce supplier numbers by 90% to cut costs, despite soaring earnings and $1bn new business pipeline Hauliers look to claim compensation over truck manufacturer cartel Vessels and executives arrested, a country's supply chain cut-off - this week's round-up on the fall-out from Hanjin Air France-KLM Cargo reports third quarter loss in "challenging" market

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
EU NAVFOR confirms First Somali pirate attack in 2.5 years Chem tanker to have HyProp ECO system BAE Systems set to cut first steel for Type 26 in 2017 Siem set to take a stake in Farstad Shipping Sand pumping vessel to pack a lot of Wartsila power Star Line to buy Arnold Transit ferry assets

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Blystad's dry bulk unit raises $74m in Oslo More vessel buys likely following purchase of kamsarmax in October Marinakis clinches second modern cape in quick succession Greece-based Capital said to be eyeing more buys in big bulker sector And the Global Freight Awards 2016 winners are... The best of the freight and logistics industry celebrates success at the 20th anniversary of the Awards Asia-Europe rates fall in wake of November GRIs But with spot rates still way up on last year, carriers will look to gain the upper hand as they enter annual contract negotiations Norton Rose Fulbright to open office in Monaco Branch will focus on shipping and finance Investec looks for shipping exit Bank joins long queue of finance providers looking to run down its shipping book with lending to industry now limited to specialist sectors Data Hub: World Fleet Update Order drought and increased scrapping push fleet growth into reverse US cargoes lift VLGCs - but don't get too excited While Baltic index hits five-month high, pressure will come through new vessel supply over coming weeks Precious Shipping sees wider net loss in third quarter Supply side situation has not gone as well as expected, says chief executive Khalid Hashim Liverpool2 needs to prove itself, says Maersk Line Maersk Line may not be not ready to bring more services into the new Peel Ports terminal, but UK government sees it as the UK's future as a martime nation India to spend $4.5m on safety training for ship recycling workers First instalment to Gujarat Maritime Board sanctioned Cosco Shipping chairman calls for establishment of new shipping ecosystem Cosco will impose self-discipline and not harm the industry with its size advantage, says Capt Xu Hanjin China arrested in Shanghai Boxship joins five other shipping line vessels arrested worldwide Vallianz assures bondholders of notes redemption in November Company will finance repayments through internal resources and funding from major stakeholder Diana Shipping axes newbuilding contract with Chinese yard Dry bulk operator experienced delivery delays Fresh Nigeria pipeline attack negative for suezmax trades Latest attack is pertinent reminder of risks, says BMI Research says Colonial Pipeline to restart damaged line by Sunday afternoon No Jones Act waiver announced so far for US vessels Navig8 Chemical Tankers secures $54m credit facility Facility to finance two newbuildings at Kitanihon shipyard Boxship chartered to collect Hanjin empties from southern California Long Beach and TTI work together to clear backlog of containers that has built up since bankruptcy Liverpool2 open for business £400m deepwater terminal to open today after almost three and a half years of preparation

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Maersk says shippers' seeking stability driving market share gain Truckload firms look to asset-light units to get through downturn ArcBest gains shipments, but profit plunges New rail options at India's Pipavav port power growth US trucking firms add jobs ahead of holiday season Trans-Pacific spot rates reflect later than usual peak season NYK Line parent's credit rating downgraded despite merger plan Portable scale aims to help shippers with SOLAS rule Liverpool opens new mega-ship container terminal Asia-Europe spot rates start to slip after three-week rally Analysts see liner consolidation as step toward recovery

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Tanker and bulker values both in decline Shipping Intelligence data shows nine-months of slump for tankers; Chang Myung sells again. Asket: LNGC attack would send 'shock waves' Security firm warns of increased risks to energy shipping as terrorists look to make mark. OSG spinoff filing shows financial result International Seaways would have earned $93.3m in the first half if it was independent then. Delta Tankers and Taleveras end lawsuit Affiliates of Greek owner and Nigerian trader strike agreement to dismiss Delaware case over chartering dispute. Arrested Hanjin ship aims to dock; another seized in China Hanjin Vienna scheduled to arrive at Vancouver today but may be delayed, while Hanjin China reportedly arrested in Shanghai. Uljanik Plovidba's loss jumps sharply Croatian bulker and tanker owner hurt by falling dry cargo rates in first nine months. Arrested Hanjin ship to dock; another seized Hanjin Vienna poised to arrive at Vancouver port while Hanjin China reportedly arrested in Shanghai. Chartworld snaps up kamsarmax newbuildings Greek owner raids Korea's H Line for new bulkers. Siem to pump cash into Farstad Shipping Norwegian companies working to find a "solid financial platform" for offshore owner's continued operations. Colonial Pipeline plans weekend restart Pipeline incident had pushed Atlantic Basin tanker rates to highest since January. Yang Ming management agrees on pay cut Executives at Taiwanese owner will see their salaries slashed in latest survival effort. North Sea AHTS layups reach 50% of fleet Two more supply ships also stacked as rates struggle yet again. IBC bulker quartet up for auction Algerian owner's stacked ships being auctioned in Malaysia in dispute with layup provider. POSH logs a loss and eyes write-down Singaporean offshore vessel owner takes a hit from lower utilisation and rates in the third quarter. Grupo CBO wins Brazilian PSV extensions Statoil keeps on domestic owner's duo for another year. GC Rieber's Basili steps down temporarily CEO of Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner will vacate her role to act as interim boss of new JV. Loan losses hit $677m at Commerzbank Shipping woes lead to more provisions in first nine months; full-year figure to stay below $1.1bn. WWL and DB plot new Med car hub Nordic group launching joint venture at Monfalcone in Italy. Start-up Viasea launches boxship run Norwegian line headed by shortsea veteran Morten Pettersen. SeaBird sending survey ship to Africa Oslo-listed owner wins deal for new work in the Gulf of Guinea. Swedish Club warns over SA stowaways P&I club says approach of Christmas may increase frequency of people trying to board ships illegally. Bomin closes offices in London and Athens Company says move reflects new era for bunkering, with focus now on areas that drive growth. Navig8 secures loan for Kitanihon newbuilds Nicolas Busch-led shipowner says facility covers last two vessels at Japanese shipbuilder. Long Beach works to clear Hanjin backlog US west coast port says it is bringing in an empty containership to help return boxes to Asia.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Two convicted in 'Bridgegate' scandal Two former aides to New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie were convicted by a jury at a U.S. District Court in Newark, N.J. over their role in "Br... NAFTA trade stems 19-month decline in August The total value of cross-border trade between the United States and its partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which ... NVO develops hybrid container for breakbulk cargo Anderson Trucking Service's hybrid shipping container Source: Jacksonville Port Authority Anderson Trucking Service (ATS), whichhas develop... SCFI slips 2.8% The Shanghai Shipping Exchange's Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) fell 2.8 percent from last Friday's reading of 884.95 to a rea... Atlas Air losses continue into Q3 Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings Inc. reported a loss from continuing operations of $7.5 million the the third quarter of 2016 compared with a ... WWL, DB Cargo to develop multi-modal logistics hub Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) and DB Cargo signed a contract Thursday to develop the "Mediterranean Hub Monfalcone Srl," a joint ven... Seaboard to launch new Peru-U.S. service Miami-based ocean carrier Seaboard Marine will launch a new weekly service between Peru and the United States Gulf and East Coasts starting... Great Lakes limestone trade falls 3.5% in October Shipments of limestone on the Great Lakes totaled 3.3 million tons in October, down 3.5 percent from a year prior as the increase in loadin... Port of Long Beach strikes deal to free up chassis The Port of Long Beach said Thursday afternoon that a ship is being charteredto removecontainers leased by South Korean ocean carrierHanjin... WTO chief offers to serve a second term Roberto Azevêdo, the World Trade Organization's (WTO) director-general, informed his membership that he's willing to serve a second term. ... Cathay kicks off Portland freighter stop Cathay Pacific Airways started a twice-weekly scheduled freighter service todayto Oregon's Portland International Airport. It will become ... IATA: Airfreight volumes soar in September The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported Thursday global airfreight volumes in September rose 6.1 percent from a year pr...

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NOVEMBER 4, 2016
TANKERS: Americas MR long-haul freight drops $200,000-$250,000 on Colonial restart "What a difference a day makes. The failures continue to roll in here in the Americas market as more and more tonnage becomes available," a broker said. REFINERY NEWS: MOL refinery margins shrink in Q3; throughput falls 3.7% The combined refinery margin of MOL's flagship Duna (Danube) and Bratislava refineries was $5.27/b in Q3, down 34% year on year and 18% on the quarter. Pilots resume boarding vessels on Houston Ship Channel after fog lifts Ship traffic was moving freely again as of mid-morning Friday, a dispatcher said FUTURES 2: Oil pares declines after Barkindo dismisses media report External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A External: Wired Bunkering Singapore's KIB Energy to continue to operate despite ownership uncertainties KIB is heard to have about 200,000-220,000 cu m of fuel oil storage at Tankstore Terminal in Singapore, traders said. Oil majors make $1 billion pledge on low-emissions technology The fund amounts to an investment of $10 million per company per year. FUTURES: Oil rangebound amid lack of fresh drivers Dec Singapore 180 HSFO swap cracks hit 17-month high on supply delays, crude Traders cited multiple reasons for the strength in crack swaps, most notably a sharp decline in international crude price levels

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ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.

Brussels

Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment

Trieste

The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros

ACCIDENTS

A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.

Portsmouth

The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.

Rome

The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.

CRUISES

Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact

Brussels

PORTS

Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work

Genoa

According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome

PORTS

Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight

File

PORTS

The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

SHIPPING

Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations

Roscoff

The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.

SHIPPING

ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9

London

It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation

PORTS

Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.

Rome

PORTS

Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)

PORTS

The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.

Augusta

PORTS

TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam

Mumbai

The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg

Hamburg

The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance

SHIPPING

La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.

Geneva

Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections

SHIPPING

Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping

Madrid

Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

SHIPPING

Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz

Manama

Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait

SHIPPING

IMO suspends evacuation operations for ships awaiting transit through the Strait of Hormuz

London/Taipei

Evergreen says its container ship was hit while following the UKMTO-recommended route.

PORTS

Four entities pre-qualified for the concession of the cargo terminals of the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk

Gdansk

These are APM Terminals, Mariner/TAS, Yilport Holding and AD Ports/SKF Holdings UK

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The container ship Ever Lovely was hit by a shell off the coast of Oman.

SHIPPING

In 2025, 1,478 containers were lost at sea out of a total of 280 million transported by ships

Washington

On January 1st, the IMO regulation came into force which makes reporting of boxes lost at sea mandatory

SEAFARERS

BIMCO and ICS' latest report on the maritime workforce raises alarm over officer shortages

London/Bagsværd

In 2026, there will be a shortage of 39,100 STCW certified officers.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Kombiverkehr decreased by -13.5%

Frankfurt am Main

Annual revenues down 8.3%

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

This is highlighted in a report commissioned by ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory.

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

It concerns the engineering, procurement, construction and installation activities of an FPSO

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

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

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.

Melzo

Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units

PORTS

PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.

Hyvinkää

The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory

PORTS

The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR

Ravenna

PORTS

Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.

Ancona

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies

La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute

PORTS

The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR

Ancona

The funds coming from the plan financed by the European Union amounted to 39.6 million euros

INSURANCE

A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.

London

Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub

PORTS

Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania

Catania

Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.

Rome

The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.

SEAFARERS

Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.

Genoa

Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization

SHIPYARDS

Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate

Damascus

Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs

SAILING LIST

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PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.

Gioia Tauro

These operations had been at a standstill since 2024

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

SHIPPING

In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.

Madrid

163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized

INDUSTRY

ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.

Zurich

The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks

Gioia Tauro

Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days

PORTS

Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies

Catania

The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.

PORTS

Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic

Venice

It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal

Padua

The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan

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.

ASSOCIATIONS

Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong

Genoa

Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people

LOGISTICS

Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles

Livorno

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers

Seoul

Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.

Oslo

Investment of 340 million dollars

LOGISTICS

FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue

Memphis

Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

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

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

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