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March 11, 2016

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CMA CGM increases Asia-North Europe rate US$500/TEU from April 1 Long Beach up 35.9pc - best month in history docking first 18,000-TEUer China's February exports fell 25.4pc hit by Chinese New Year shutdown Shipowners condemn jail term of 81-year-old master by Spanish Supremes EU court upholds US$185.5 million fines for forwarder price-fixing CP files preliminary proxy with SEC ahead of Norfolk Southern AGM US Senators join opponents of CP takeover of Norfolk Southern railway CMA CGM hikes S America-Europe, Red Sea rate US$250/FEU April 1 EU to China: Cut steel exports or risk being denied WTO trade status French unions hamper trains to save 35-hour work week from reform INTTRA demos eVGM service for new box weight verification rules over web Panama port throughput up 1.77pc to 6.9 million TEU, but with mixed results Deutsche Post DHL pre-tax profit falls 18.7pc to US$2.64 million Shippers, ports attack mega ships for high costs, infrastructure constraints APMT's new Vado terminal orders 19 compact Kalmar straddle carriers FTA likes Whitehall plans to 'improve' fines for people-smuggling truckers Forwarder would jump at Iran trade, but most US sanctions still in place After much speculation Amazon takes plunge into providing air cargo Hedge fund, PE firm makes move on troubled United Airlines with new slate 'Solid' start to 2016 for global air freight industry, IATA data shows UAE parleys for 'fifth freedom' rights to access Budapest-US market TIACA forms shippers' advisory committee so customers can been heard Air Europa renews ULD deal with CHEP, converts to light-weight units

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MARCH 10, 2016
Maersk Line enhances Mesawa service MSC adds direct Hazira call to South Africa service National Waterways Bill gets Parliamentary nod OceanMasters successfully handles break-bulk shipment from Norway to Dubai Reaction of Capt. Vivek Anand, President, Mumbai & Nhava-Sheva Ship-Agents Association (MANSA) V.Group acquires Bibby Ship Management Cabinet approves 'no objection' to proposed change in holding structure for container terminal projects of DP World Ltd in Major Ports DP World's gift to NMIS girl students on International Women's Day Ministry of Shipping order, dated March 7, 2016, on Relaxation of Cabotage restriction for container transhipment ports

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Big brands prepare for the future Castigated More tonnage at Thames terminals Joint operation centre to enhance rail efficiency VP engineering invigorating Kuebix Two appointments at HM Revenue & Customs Early start for routes to Great Lakes Rerouting Betuwe route French airports see slight cargo plus Chapman Freeborn to be GSA for RUS Aviation West India Service enhanced by "K" Line Multi-million dollar track construction contract netted Showcasing latest on-board computer New CEO to adorn fashion logistics specialist Amazon's airfreight ambitions confirmed 37 new Fiata members in February Megaships: fears finally confirmed? Green hub in Le Havre Drivers to be screened for sleep apnoea

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MARCH 10, 2016
Cyber security for ships depends on new supply chain, says LR Risks that come with increasing digitalisation of ships could be lessened by decreasing their connection with the shore. This move would open up a whole new model for ship operations, according to Lloyd's Register (LR). With "peak technology" coming... Paragon Shipping to sell off entire operating fleet Michael Bodouroglou-led Paragon Shipping has agreed to sell its final six bulkers in exchange for a full settlement of its syndicated loan facility obligations. In a statement after the closing bell on 9 March, the NASDAQ-listed company disclosed that the Panamaxes Coral Seas and... Loss-making Bourbon ready to stack up to 20% of fleet French offshore vessel operator Bourbon said today that it was ready to continue stacking up to 20% of its 511-strong fleet as it strives to contain the impact of a slump in demand that left it with a net loss... 'Painful path' for biggest box ships The container shipping sector is working through what is described as a "lost decade", with rates sliding relentlessly and more vessels lying idle; carrier consolidation is the only solution being suggested. In a revealing session at TPM 2016 earlier this month, Barclays Capital Equity analyst Brandon Oglenski drew close parallels to... Bank of China to become largest shareholder in Huarong Energy Hong Kong-listed China Huarong Energy Company, formerly China Rongsheng Heavy Industries, has announced an issue of 17.1 billion shares to its creditors to offset its CNY17.1 billion (USD2.6 billion) debts. Once completed, Bank of China (BOC) will be the shipbuilding and marine engineering company's largest shareholder. Huarong Energy had debts totalling... Australia's Melbourne port privatisation gets final clearance Melbourne, Australia's largest container terminal and port is now officially on the market, after legislation cleared state parliament on Thursday evening. "Port lease legislation has passed through Parliament. We're getting on with it and keeping our promises," state treasurer Tim Pallas announced on social media platform... Business grows at Wilmar Ship Holdings Wilmar Ship Holdings, the shipping arm of Singapore-based agribusiness group Wilmar International, has been growing quietly but profitably. The company owns 10 bulk carriers and 20 chemical tankers. The tankers and bulkers, which are mainly Kamsarmaxes, are primarily deployed to transport Wilmar's grain and palm oil... HMM's finances worse than previously reported Hyundai Merchant Marine has revealed that its 2015 loss and liabilities were worse than earlier reported. This follows an external auditor's check of its accounts. HMM said its loss was KRW648.76 billion (USD540 million), compared with the unaudited figure of KRW600.1 billion it announced in... DSME restructuring 'going well' despite failure to sell Romanian yard The restructuring efforts of South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) are progressing smoothly although attempts to sell its Romanian yard have failed. During a press briefing, Financial Services Commission commissioner Kim Yong Beom asserted DSME's reorganisation is going well despite the shipbuilder posting a record... Container rates reverse three months of decline in January Container freight rates reversed three months of decline in January and reached their highest level since October 2015. UK consultancy Container Trade Statistics (CTS)'s price index, which includes both spot and contract rates, rose three points to 71 in January. However, shipping... China Merchants to invest in 10 more overseas ports China Merchants Holdings International (CMHI) is planning to invest in about 10 more overseas ports as the state-owned company continues its global expansion and implementation of China's One Belt One Road strategy. CMHI is looking... US-bound tanker diverts to Europe as diesel price surges A New York-bound cargo of low-sulphur gasoil on board the product tanker Raysut is now diverting in mid-Atlantic to Amsterdam, as prices for diesel cargoes in northwest Europe surge to an 11-week high. The Long Range 2 tanker, carrying a 90,000-tonne (670,500 bbl) cargo of ultra-low-sulphur... India remains bright spot for offshore demand The Indian rig market continues to defy the offshore down-cycle and boasts higher demand than the rest of the Asia Pacific region. IHS Petrodata forecasts that the Indian Ocean region is expected to attract an estimated demand of around 40 jack-up units... 'Painful path' for biggest box ships The container shipping sector is working through what is described as a "lost decade", with rates sliding relentlessly and more vessels lying idle; carrier consolidation is the only solution being suggested. In a revealing session at TPM 2016 earlier this month, Barclays Capital Equity analyst Brandon Oglenski drew close parallels to... The rise and fall of perpetual preferred shipping equity A hybrid security known as perpetual preferred equity (PPE) has played a key role in shipping's capital-raising efforts over the past half-decade. Now, the consequences of that strategy are coming home to roost. Issuing PPE in today's market environment would be impossible, but... ClassNK joins US safety inspection scheme Tokyo-based ClassNK has become the fifth class society to participate in a safety inspection programme aimed at reducing the US Coast Guard's regulatory burden over US-flagged ships. The Coast Guard and ClassNK signed an agreement on 9 March authorising ClassNK...

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MARCH 10, 2016
Analysis: can Atlas Air hold its own against ATSG in air freight's e-commerce market? Peace breaks out as new affinity grows between ports and unions on US west coast HMM alone in search for charter hire cut as lessor Seaspan believes revenue is secure Barely United: airline board battle erupts as Continental's Bethune reappears Signed, sealed and delivered: the Amazon threat to DHL DHL forwarding losses drive down full-year group profits

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MARCH 10, 2016
World's largest cruise ship departs for sea trials Davie makes new unsolicited bid to build polar icebreaker Best practices for RO/RO vehicle deck fire safety BAE San Diego gets $47.2 million Navy contract mod Incat Crowther designs new generation tour vessel First U.S. ethane shipment heads for Europe

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MARCH 10, 2016
Freight transport services index climbs during month of January Troutdale Airport advisory board sets public meeting for March 16 Diana Shipping sets charter for dry bulk vessel MYRSINI Port of Seattle, Snohomish County pleased with eastside rail corridor deal "K" Line making changes to West India services

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MARCH 10, 2016
Bulk Invest creditors consider damages claims after dropping injunction Japanese companies owed $172m look at legal options related to 'quick' sale they claim was below market value Port of Long Beach reports record highest monthly box volumes February surge in imports will continue into March Paragon Shipping strikes bank deal to sell fleet Talks continue with yard on delaying newbuild trio Are marine technology firms too big to fail? Who can we trust, shipowners ask as engine maker reputation rocked by data-rigging scandals Aronnax: Suspicion reigns Rebuilding bridges may be more difficult than rebuilding engines Persian Prize or Desert Mirage? Iran's market remains nascent as shipping and commodity businesses navigate legal tangles and uncertainty. But the opportunity remains too big to ignore Now we are talking With faster, cheaper and more reliable communications, shipowners and suppliers are beginning to treat ships like any connected device and explore new ways to do business Bourbon reports $84m loss for 2015 Lower revenue forecast for 'low point in the cycle' in 2016 The familiar cycle Two years ago the offshore sector was the darling of shipowners looking for an easy diversification win; this 'new frontier' for traditional shipping has suffered from the usual follies Navios 'in-house' loan has three-year term Security for loan from tanker sibling includes 8m units in Navios Partners held by Navios Holdings Havyard agrees newbuilding contract cancellation Newbuilding delivery had been postponed before it was cancelled MOL and Daimler set up Mediterranean car carrier service Move will reduce transit time to Asia and cut CO2 emissions MR tanker rates drop on lack of diesel arbitrage Global distillate supply building up as refineries are operated at maximum production due to low oil prices and strong margins No armed robbery incidents in Asia reported for February ReCAAP says incidents are also less severe in nature versus previous month and year-ago period ASF blasts latest Prestige judgment Apostolos Mangouras was sentenced to two years in prison earlier this year by Spain's Supreme Court and deemed 'reckless' in 14-year-old case Panama Maritime Authority moots bill to boost shipbuilding and finance Authority hopes initiatives will help create more jobs in the country Sembcorp Marine raises stake in Gravifloat to 56% Group looking to expand into offshore gas processing business

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MARCH 10, 2016
Swift sees freight volumes rise, inventories start to drop NS ramps up intermodal service connecting Charleston port and Charlotte Slide show: TPM 2016's most memorable quotes Platform allows shippers to submit VGMs electronically DP World reorganizes India business Largest US truckload carrier sends warning on rates, ELDs Cochin truckers walk off the job Record profit has Deutsche Post unfazed by Amazon Melbourne port put on the auction block China Merchants plans further overseas expansion India releases draft SOLAS guidelines Idle container ship fleet at six-year high

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MARCH 10, 2016
Sobelmar complains of HSH 'takeover' effort Bankruptcy grows bitter as Belgian shipowner files adversary suit in Connecticut. Judge won't rule now on helicopter salvage Sued by Greek shipowner, PHI claims there should be no award for chopper that landed on bulker's hatch. Indian Oil starts work on new LPG project India, scene of frequent VLGC congestion, aims to ease ability to import LPG. Alexandratos linked to panamax purchase Brokers say Greek owner behind deal for Japanese-controlled panamax. Indian Oil starts new LPG import project India, scene of frequent VLGC congestion, aims to ease ability to import LPG. Davie bids $752m for Canadian ships Shipyard tries to undercut rival Seaspan on government icebreaker and multipurpose deal. Iraq-Ceyhan pipeline could reopen soon Hope rises for resumption of Kurdish crude exports from Turkish port as army completes military operation. Tallink's LNG ferry option lapses Estonian owner will not be ordering another eco ro-pax at Meyer Turku in Finland. Paddy Rogers: keep calm and carry oil Euronav chief executive moves to demystify current "abnormal" state of play. Outdated terms keep a cap on Iran exports Traders cite inflexibility in Tehran as a reason for slow upturn in Iranian shipments. Cochin IPO hits fees stumbling block Indian state shipbuilder could call new round of bids from banks to advise on share sale. First ethane ships from US Historic cargo leaves Marcus Hook on Evergas Dragon vessel bound for Norway DSME to cut another 12,000 workers as it eyes profit Korean shipbuilder will have shed 25,000 employees since 2014 as it restructures; hopeful of positive result in Q1. Minoan prices offer for Hellenic Seaways stake Grimaldi-controlled company says it is paying $2.74 per share in order to acquire bigger slice in compatriot group. Hammonia retrofits general cargo ships German owner introduced improvements aimed to 25% fuel savings in cooperation with charterer Intermarine. Bourbon plunges to $84m 2015 loss French offshore shipowner sees vessel utilisation fall in tough year. d'Amico snaps up chartered tanker Italian owner buys 2003-built products carrier from sister company. Island Offshore lays up more PSVs Norwegian owner stacks two supply vessels as offshore demand remains low. Asian piracy levels slip to twelve month low Indian clamp down on piracy since start of 2016 sees coast guard arrest eight suspects. Panama proposes shipyard, finance law Government bill aims to spur shipbuilding and attract maritime-focused banks. Ezion Holdings chief executive increases skin in the game Chew Thiam Keng makes first acquisition of stock since August in sign of confidence in firm. Paragon sells all ships to satisfy banks Deal to pay down debt requires selling six bulkers while newbuildings deferred.

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MARCH 10, 2016
DSME to layoff another 12,000 workers Customs reauthorization bill goes into effect Seaspan CEO: Current container industry outlook better than in 2008-09 INTTRA unveils "eVGM" product Hapag-Lloyd joins SDAX stock index CP files proxy statement with SEC regarding NS takeover bid Dachser strengthens logistics R&D DHL earnings drop 25.6% in 2015 UPS to expand facility in Herne, Germany Napier Port releases proposal for new berth Obama officials visit new logistics hub in Baltimore Port of Long Beach sees 35.9% surge in cargo volumes

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MARCH 10, 2016
GLOBAL VLCC TRACKER: Unusual arrivals seen in the US Gulf Coast, China Freight rates for all key benchmark routes rose steadily on tight tonnage. Heavy Singapore gasoline, fuel oil trading seen unlikely to congest terminals Ex-wharf bunker fuel sellers on standby ready to capture any prompt premiums. Piracy incidents continue to die down in Asia: ReCAAP London Bunkerworld Latest News / 16h ARA supplier Phoenix takes on first TC bunker barge Consolidating its position after a year of operation. Vietnam's Cam Ranh port has potential to be bunkering hub: sources It can receive vessels up to 100,000 dwt Indian LNG imports up 25% since July: Eclipse Increase in imports coincides with lower LNG prices in the Pacific Oil futures surge higher led by NYMEX RBOB after US gasoline draw Implied gasoline demand rose 290,000 b/d last week to 9.411 million b/d.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

IMO, the Net-Zero Framework remains stalemate: agreement on carbon pricing is still lacking.

London

38 states voted in favor and 17 against. Formal adoption postponed until December.

POLICY

Brussels launches the Maritime Industrial Alliance

Brussels

The EMA, the new EU instrument to coordinate industry, member states, and investors in the maritime sector, is born.

SHIPYARDS

The safety and sustainability of ship recycling operations must also be guaranteed in the downstream work phases of the supply chain

Geneva

This is underlined by the representatives of the unions belonging to IndustriALL Global Union

SHIPPING

Study to create a maritime corridor between the UK and the US using nuclear-powered container ships

London

ACCIDENTS

Two Filipino sailors killed from ship attacked Monday in the Strait of Hormuz

Riyadh

Bahri VLCC Sidr hit

SHIPYARDS

Shipowners' associations welcome proposal to include two Indian shipyards in EU list of ship recycling facilities

Brussels

BIMCO, ECSA, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC consider this an important step towards addressing the structural capacity shortage in the European list

PORTS

In Panama, the provision that protected the confidentiality of port concession contracts has been repealed

Balboa

The Panama Maritime Authority has accepted the request for transparency made by President José Raúl Mulino.

COMPANIES

Fincantieri and TKMS sign agreement to strengthen collaboration in the underwater segment.

Trieste/Kiel

The agreement does not provide for mergers or acquisitions

PORTS

Philippine terminal operator ICTSI to acquire African port operator TLG

Manila

The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa

SHIPYARDS

EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below capacity as European vessels continue to be dismantled in Asia

Brussels

This is reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tangier Med reached a new record

Anjra

Growth of +6% recorded in the first six months of 2026

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

SHIPPING

Container shipping market recovery drives COSCO Shipping Holdings' quarterly results

Hong Kong

The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU container ships and six 3,200 TEU ones.

TRADE

G20 trade accelerates in second quarter

Paris

Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a strong pace

PORTS

La Spezia Container Terminal invests €90 million in port equipment for the new Ravano Terminal.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

OOIL's half-year results are weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter

Hong Kong

The January-June period closed with a net profit of 729.3 million dollars (-23.6%)

PORTS

Port of Livorno: The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has annulled the extension of the coastal landscape restriction to the port and hinterland areas.

Florence/Livorno

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

SBB CFF FFS Cargo returned to profit in the first half of the year

Bern

The Swiss group's trains transported over six million passengers (+1.3%)

TRADE

White House denounces practice of "illegal" port transshipment to evade U.S. tariffs

Washington

ACCIDENTS

IMO urges naval missions to counter rising piracy in the Gulf of Aden

London/Riyadh/Southampton

The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri was attacked in the Red Sea.

PORTS

CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize agreement for Terminal 4 at Jeddah Port

Paris

The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

PORTS

The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic

Beijing

In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer only concerns domestic trade, but is also starting to affect goods with foreign countries.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%

Bremen

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Viking convert options into orders for two new cruise ships

Trieste

PIRACY

A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

The unit was forced to head towards Somalia

LAW

CK Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Hong Kong

The action follows a similar one by its subsidiary PPC. The lawsuit seeks damages of $2 billion and over $1.5 billion.

PORTS

Hapag-Lloyd to acquire 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II

Hamburg

The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal

The German company Hapag-Lloyd has signed an agreement with APM Terminals, the terminal operator of the AP Møller-Mærsk shipping group, for

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

SHIPPING

ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter

Haifa

Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%

Civitavecchia

In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong

COMPANIES

AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement

Copenhagen/Casablanca

ACCIDENTS

Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies

PORTS

Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.

Barcelona

In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)

COMPANIES

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.

Abu Dhabi

He currently owns a 75.42% stake

PORTS

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

La Spezia

Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply

In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+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

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Belgian ports fell by -4.0%

Brussels

Landings and embarkations decreased by -2.0% and -6.4% respectively

PORTS

A series of meetings on the new Port System Master Plan for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado has begun.

Genoa

The new concession agreement with Amico & Co Spa has been finalized.

COMPANIES

MacGregor will celebrate the 65th anniversary of its Italian branch in Genoa

Genoa

The company is based in the Naval Repair area of the port of Genoa

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Extraordinary maintenance of the "truck-accessible" section of Via Baiona has been approved.

Ravenna

SHIPPING

Anemoi wind propulsion system to be installed on a Maersk container ship

London

The aim is to increase the ship's energy efficiency and reduce its emissions.

PORTS

The selection process for the new Secretary General of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has begun.

Ravenna

Expressions of interest to be submitted by September 21st

INDUSTRY

MacGregor opens a new technical assistance center in Trieste

Stockholm

The main focus will be the European area, including the specialized megayacht sector.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit by three shells in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

An accident also in the Indian Ocean

PORTS

Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Ionian Sea Port Authority.

Taranto

The Management Committee of the institution has approved the appointment

ACCIDENTS

Crew of ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus arrested

Nicosia

Eight people died in the accident. 17 other passengers are missing.

INDUSTRY

Singamas's profit halved in the first half of 2026

Hong Kong

The Chinese company is focusing on energy containers. During the period, sales of specialized containers exceeded those of standard boxes for the first time.

INDUSTRY

CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet

Hong Kong

Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%

In the first half of this year, China

COMPANIES

COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Hong Kong

Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)

COMPANIES

In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%

Hong Kong

Net profit up 7.4%

SHIPYARDS

Meyer Werft revenues to grow by 107% in 2025

Papenburg

The financial year ended with a net loss of -383.8 million euros

SHIPPING

Messina will launch the new West Med Line scheduled service in September

Genoa

It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera

Trieste

The unit is scheduled for delivery in 2027.

SHIPPING

Tarros will include the port of Salerno in its Italy-Libya Express service.

La Spezia

The vessel "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route

SHIPPING

MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of fleet renewal plan

Oslo

MOURNING

Kuehne+Nagel's honorary president has died.

Schindellegi

Klaus-Michael Kühne had joined the family business in 1958

NEWS

A shipment of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno.

Livorno

It would have brought in around 20 million euros to the criminals

PORTS

In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tonnes of goods (-1.8%)

Madrid

Containers amounted to 1,581,071 teu (-5.6%)

PORTS

Join us at the Communion and Liberation Meeting in Rimini

Rome

Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport

PORTS

Port of Ravenna: Executive project for redevelopment of the "Ex Carni" area begins

Ravenna

The aim is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by 11.4% in July.

Algeciras

In the first seven months of 2026 the decline was -3.3%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will strengthen its intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio.

Noise

An eighth weekly rotation will be introduced from September 7th

LOGISTICS

Sallaum creates a company for land logistics of cars in Europe

Vilnius

It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%

Taranto

An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July

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CRUISES

Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue

Los Angeles

Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.

Los Angeles

In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.

Long Beach

In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs

Bangkok

Net profit down 1.1%

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%.

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

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

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

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

Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard

(Maeil Business Newspaper)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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

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

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