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February 10, 2016

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North American intermodal container movement up 2.8pc in 2015 UTi opens multimodal hubs in Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh to link, Europe, US East-West box shipping rates to decline in 2016 & volatility to remain: Drewry Poland continues to be Europe's No 1 trucker by volume East and Southern Africa box traffic rises 9pc a year since 2010 FedEx relocates to larger station in Nanjing to ramp up sorting Port of Virginia signs 40-year lease on Richmond terminal Best Buy will no longer ensure certified recyclers get electronic waste Despite shift to Dubai World Central, DXB cargo volume up 3.4pc Kansas City International Airport cargo volume up 1.4pc in 2015 WFS win JFK job - first-ever cargo handling for Japan Airlines Brussels Airport enjoys 7.8pc cargo surge in 2015 to 489,000 tonnes

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
LNG shipping rates seen remaining under pressure in 2016 Maiden coastal RoRo service flagged off from Chennai Port Safety of Life at Shore 1.5 lakh t of onion being exported every month Grape exports double from a year ago Maruti Suzuki exports Baleno to Japan for first time JNPCT extends Direct Port Deliveries facility to all ACP clients DICT excelling in providing reefer services Govt reviewing regulations to boost infra investment Highways Ministry to invite tenders from steel producers India may impose 10 pc safeguard duty on aluminium India presents a great opportunity for investors: Finance Minister Iron ore exporters demand removal of export duty

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Creating more space for boxes Short sea specialist opts for Black EBRD funding new vehicles in Turkmenistan Kaplan Fox announces Air China settlement Dangerous goods declaration still problematic Maximising warehouse space Thilo Schäfer co-managing Leisure Knorr-Bremse acquires TMD Friction Singapore obtains majority stake in Airbus subsidiary Will VGM cause trade disruption? Growing need for cooling perishables New ICAO aircraft CO2 standard comes closer New train between Hamburg and Gottingen Guadeloupe welcoming bigger vessels Yusen strengthens management set-up New logistics facility reinforces CDG

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Fake TWIC card makers stir US port security concerns The arrest of two men for allegedly making fake ID cards used to access terminals at the Port of Los Angeles has uncovered potential security threats at America's ports. Brian Allen Dunmore was arrested on 3 February by agents with the... Comment: Is the dirty tanker market in for another strong year? IHS Maritime & Trade believes the tanker market is in for another strong but volatile year. The expected Worldscale (W) rate drop occurred and even though Worldscale rates are reasonable, actual earnings are lower. The low... Is the dirty tanker market in for another strong year? IHS Maritime & Trade believes the tanker market is in for another strong but volatile year. The expected Worldscale rate drop occurred and even though Worldscale rates are reasonable, actual earnings are lower. The low bunker and overall operational and capital costs should see owners remain in the positive. As... CSCL Indian Ocean safely berthed after refloating The 19,000 teu CSCL Indian Ocean reached a berth at Hamburg's Predoehlkai this morning following its successful refloating last night by 12 tugs under favourable tidal conditions. The ultra-large vessel, which was grounded on the River Elbe some... Renewal key to P&I clubs' ambitions, says Standard & Poor's Protection & Indemnity (P&I) clubs have been warned that the upcoming 2016/17 renewal will be a litmus test for their ability to achieve their wider aims. Speaking in London to an audience of senior management from across the international Group of P&I Clubs, Standard & Poor's insurance ratings director Mark Nicholson said that the... Polarcus to book USD242 million impairment charge against assets Dubai-based seismic services vessel owner Polarcus Limited is to book a USD242 million non-cash impairment charge against its assets in its final quarter 2015 (1Q15) results, due on 29 February. The company started the process to look at the valuation of its assets in its books after the Financial Supervisory Authority... Dredgers to aid rescue of CSCL Indian Ocean Several dredgers have been chartered to help refloat the grounded container ship CSCL Indian Ocean. The vessel went aground on 3 February on the river Elbe near Lühesand about 30 km from Hamburg. The re-floating operation is being carried out by Boskalis' subsidiary SMIT, in co-operation with Kotug, under the responsibility of... Royal IHC and DEME in EU deepsea mining project Called 'Blue Nodules', the EU project will also involve 12 other European industry and research organisations apart from Netherlands-based shipbuilder and offshore innovator Royal IHC and Belgian dredging and offshore giant DEME in a consortium aimed at sustainable harvesting of polymetallic nodules from the... German bulker insolvencies piling up Insolvency filings for bulk carriers under German ownership and management have surged over the last week, as court documents show. Hamburg-based shipowner Reederei Oskar Wehr had insolvency proceedings opened against its ship asset holding Wehr Bulkcarriers and eight one-ship companies. In total 12 of... 'Lost decade' for public shipping sector Despite all of the deals, financial engineering, hope and hoopla, the US-listed shipping sector has actually shrunk in value over the past decade, according to a new data analysis by IHS Fairplay. At the close of trading on 8 February - yet another day... US foresees potential "black box" changes in wake of El Faro Stricter standards governing the use of voyage data recorders on commercial vessels may be necessary based on what's so far known in the investigation into the sinking of the El Faro, according to the US Coast Guard. The TOTE Maritime-operated ro-ro vessel, which went missing on...

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Air cargo in India set to take off as the economy grows and carriers expand services XPO Logistics decides to keep Con-way full-truckload unit to capitalise on growing US-Mexico traffic CSCL Indian Ocean finally refloated after running aground in the Elbe Analysis: CH Robinson and UPS could be safe havens for investors in a volatile market Here's how we should re-think the value chain YTO Express and SF Airlines plan more cargo flights from Beijing

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
OSD develops new series of tractor tugs Foss VP honored as Diversity Champ Eidesvik gets first offshore wind sector contract Surge in demand for biotech based antifouling agent ICS releases latest flag state performance table Fratelli Neri takes delivery of Damen ASD tug Harvey Gulf newbuild to have Cathelco BWTS Giant box ship towed into Hamburg

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Crowley marks christening of second LNG-ready tanker Port Angeles Port Commissioners take steps to fill District 2 position Department of Commerce releases international trade numbers for 2015 Global Port Tracker report predicts drop in import cargo volumes Diana Shipping Oks charters for three dry bulk vessels

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Floating storage required amid bulging onshore inventories It is a good time to be a vessel owner, says Vitol's Bake Tankers to benefit from cheap oil Days of oil at $60 per barrel are now over, say industry experts at International Petroleum Week A weight on their minds Compulsory container weighing comes into force in less than six months' time. Eagle Bulk Shipping reaches new waiver extension until February 23 Lenders agree to temporarily lower minimum liquidity requirement in exchange for receiving missed $3.9m loan payment Avance Gas sees 2015 profit more than double High US exports combined with robust Asian demand boosts coffers for the spot market player 'China effect' passes by tankers Slowdown is not affecting China's appetite for oil imports Newbuilding investments up by $8bn in 2015 Ultra large containerships dominate orderbook, which grew by a further 2.3m teu Polarcus to record $242m fourth quarter impairments Norwegian financial authority scrutinises oil service industry asset values Odessa posts big fall in cargo volume Ukrainian seaport blames poor performance in January on political and foreign policy factors and global trends CSCL Indian Ocean refloating successful Operation required 12 tugs and was led by Smit Salvage Lapse in 'safety culture' contributed to loss of seafarer on Cape Splendour Australian Transport Safety Board issues safety advisory Get ready for a difficult year in ship financing Precious Shipping chief executive Khalid Hashim sees limited options to recapitalise for dry bulk owners in 2016, and bankers less willing to 'pretend and extend' Tough dry bulk market deepens Precious Shipping's loss Lower rates pinch daily average vessel earnings by 23% Port of New York and New Jersey 2015 cargo volumes rise 10% Loaded container imports boost throughput at east coast's busiest port Yard Talk \| The five most popular newbuilding types in 2015 ULCVs top Clarksons table, while all crude tanker segments draw large investments

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Obama budget would dramatically cut port funding, again Rise in improperly declared hazmat cargo highlights supply chain risk Ag exporters want US congressional inquiry into box-weight rule Imports expected to grow in first half after tumultuous first quarter CP to ask NS shareholders to pressure its board to consider merger offer Rail competition intense for even modest US intermodal growth Mega-ship refloated in Elbe River, but ship size concerns remain Traffic surges as Brazil's Itapoa increases capacity Panama exec on Nicaragua canal: There isn't enough cargo for both India public ports record modest container growth

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Dimensional pulls back from offshore owners Texas investment firm cuts Hornbeck stake from 8.5% to 7.5%; GulfMark shares down too. Rand Logistics unveils 'disappointing' loss Customer in bankruptcy protection blamed on surprise profitability slump. Clarsksons ups Avance, Arctic trims outlook Morkedal gets more positive on Oslo-listed LPG owner; Stavseth puts sector under review. Clarksons: offshore drilling at 30-year low Shipbroker drilling market report shows global working utilisation at 73% for offshore fleet. Vatican scammer convicted in London A fraudster who fleeced more than $100m out of Switzerland-based Allseas to be sentenced. Shipping plunges in global stock rout Scorpio Bulkers leads declining US shares; Japanese shipping index plunges. IEA holds view of slower oil growth Demand to slow in 2016, but tankers hope for an undershoot on forecast. Line of dry owners cut by Clarksons Platou Financial arm of major shipbroker resets its ratings on series of bulker owners. Eidesvik wins first windfarm contract Oslo-listed company signs deal with Siemens to secure nine-month employment for laid-up vessel. Lanhai supramax trio on offer at $21m Arrested Chinese bulkers to be auctioned this month following collapse of domestic coal group. Eagle Bulk clock wound on for two weeks Bulker owner given more time to hatch solution to liquidity problems. Hanjin Heavy adding Philippines workers Korean shipbuilder needs more staff to build ULC trio for CMA CGM. BDI down again amid liquidity warning Baltic Dry Index adds to losing sequence as Clarksons Platou Securities sets out recovery timetable. Solvang in game-changing fuel project New system installed on Norwegian LPGC shows NOx emissions can be chopped by more than half. Dutch cargoship breaks down off Orkney UK tug brings Schokland into port after it lost power over the weekend. Navig8 Chemical Tankers surges to profit London-based owner turns around 2014's Q4 net loss to post earnings of $9.1m as fleet grows. Franklin in third strike for Clarksons shares Investor extends its leading position in the giant shipbroker after double buy in January. Bangladesh plots first service to ASEAN country Thai delegation visits Dhaka in bid to open up route to Ranong. DeepOcean ends Volstad charter Eivind Volstad-led company rejects the termination and is set to claim damages. Seagulf splashes shipyard cash Sri Lankan group expanding operations through $40m investment with Malaysian partner. TUI powers to bigger cruise profit German group says earnings rise to $9m in first three months of its financial year. Avance stock dives after dividend switch Oslo-listed VLGC owner's shares hit hard after surprise revision to payout policy. Polarcus takes $242m impairment hit Restructuring seismic survey ship player booking non-cash charge in fourth quarter. Boa Offshore banks 50% yard refund Norwegian owner gets half of the cash owed from cancelled PSV newbuildings. CSCL Indian Ocean refloated in the Elbe Huge Chinese containership will now be inspected after five days stuck in German river. U-Ming bans fishing from ships after fatality Crew did not routinely take all the required safety precautions when working over the side. Big jump in incorrectly declared dangerous goods Tianjin port explosion one of the major reasons for increase as ports clamp down on safety, says Hapag-Lloyd Pan Ocean linked to Nisshin kamsarmax South Korean shipowner said to have beaten off competition from another seven owners.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
NEWS FLASH: Ag shippers detail container weight regulation concerns Port of Oakland details plan for handling OHT departure BWR: China-North Europe trade sees surge in skipped sailings Obama signs Coast Guard reauthorization bill Air China Cargo offers $50 million to settle class action U.S. steel exports fall 17.2% in 2015 MIQ Logistics opens global logistics facility in Kansas Logistics Park Kansas City undergoes further expansion Executive Moves: World Trade Center Miami and CEVA Logistics U.S. meat exports decline in 2015

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016
Regulators move forward on transport emissions standards EC will work with IMO toward adopting a mandatory global system to collect and report emissions from ships. NYMEX crude falls back under $30/b as oil complex weakens Oil futures declined Monday after Saudi Arabia showed no signs of a possible OPEC output cut.

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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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