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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

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 2.6% in April

Beijing

Imports and exports increased by 0.6%. Containers totaled 26.9 million (+4.8%).

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci asks the government for urgent measures to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Railway companies penalized by infrastructure disruptions

MARITIME SERVICES

Port of Naples, first ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation on a cruise ship

Naples

Axpo used the cargo barge "Green Zeebrugge"

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2026 with a net profit of $250 million (-78%)

Marseille

Revenues stable, with logistics and other activities offsetting the decline in shipping

LAW

The U.S. Supreme Court has reopened the case pitting Havana Docks against Carnival, Royal Caribbean, NCLH and MSC

SHIPPING

New International Code of Safety for Autonomous Surface Vessels Adopted

London

It will come into force on July 1st and will be applied on a voluntary basis for at least two years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

UIRR: Combined road-rail transport shipments to increase by 1.5% in 2025

Brussels

The association highlighted the disastrous effects on the railway construction sector in Germany.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Teijin Automotive Technologies sign agreement to develop composite bulkheads for naval applications.

Trieste/Pouancé

Folgiero: We enable the development of lighter and more efficient units

SHIPPING

After eight quarters of profits, ZIM reports an operating loss

Haifa

In the first three months of 2026, the volumes of cargo transported by ships also fell sharply (-8.3%)

LAW

The US has indicted four Chinese container manufacturers and seven of their executives.

Washington

The arrest of the marketing director of Singamas in France on April 14 was made public.

TRADE

EU Parliament and Council reach agreement on tariffs agreement between the European Union and the United States

Strasbourg/Brussels

An expiry clause and a suspension clause have been introduced

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FFS Cargo Switzerland is reorganizing its single-wagon freight network.

Bern

A reduction of 50 of the current 280 marshalling yards is expected

PIRACY

IMO reports 17% increase in maritime piracy incidents in 2025

London

The most affected area was the Straits of Malacca and Singapore with 122 incidents (+34%).

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM have suspended bookings for maritime shipments to Cuba.

Paris/Frankfurt/Havana

Decision after Trump's expansion of US sanctions

PORTS

International tender for the new container terminal at the port of Klaipeda will be held by the end of the year.

Klaipeda

It will have an annual traffic capacity of 2.5 million TEUs

SEAFARERS

ITF calls on governments to dismantle the flag of convenience system once and for all

London

It is - the union denounces - the bad apple at the heart of the exploitation of seafarers

SHIPPING

Evergreen's revenues decreased by 21.3% in the first quarter

Taipei

Operating profit and net economic profit fell by -69.5% and -68.8%

CRUISES

Viking Holdings closed the first quarter with a net loss of -54.2 million dollars

Los Angeles

Revenues up 17.5%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +8.9%

Bremen

Increases of 12.7% in Germany and 7.8% in Italy. A decline in the port of Tangier Med.

NEWS

Norovirus on Ambassador Cruise Line's Ambition cruise ship

Purfleet/Vlissingen

French health authorities have authorized the unit to continue normal operations.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg decreased by -2.0%

Hamburg

Containers amounted to two million TEUs (-1.6%)

SHIPPING

Yang Ming and WHL's quarterly financial results continue to deteriorate.

Keelung/Taipei

In the first three months of this year, revenues decreased by -15.1% and -9.3% respectively.

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd closed the first quarter with an operating loss of -218.6 million euros

Hamburg

Revenues down 16.8%

In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, HMM's revenue decreased by -4.8%

Seoul

Container segment saw a 7.9% decline and bulk segment saw a 20.1% growth.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals recorded record traffic in the first quarter of this year.

Istanbul

Five million passengers almost reached

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -3.8%

Genoa

In March, a decline of -6.1%, with a sharp contraction of -15.0% in containerized cargoes

SHIPPING

Federconsumatori is calling on the government to take measures to mitigate the impact of the rising ferry ticket prices.

Rome

Price increases are at +18% for the central weeks of August

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports grew by 14.6%.

Zagreb

Monthly record in March

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Successful trial of HVO diesel fuel for cruise ship propulsion

San Donato Milanese

Experiment conducted jointly by Eni and MSC Cruises

PORTS

Gioia Tauro takes second place in the ranking of the main Italian ports, overtaking Genoa

Rome

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri records a decline in revenues and new orders

Rome

The group's backlog reached a record value of 74.2 billion euros

In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +11.5%

Cairo

In March alone, growth was +11.2%

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.9%

La Goulette

Ferry passengers (+7.6%) and cruise passengers (+54.2%) are increasing.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

US government initiative to introduce nuclear power into large-scale maritime transport

Washington

Proposals invited for the development of a mini-reactor model

The U.S. government has launched an initiative to...

PORTS

With the latest version of the bill on ports, the task of finding resources for the Ports of Italy is offloaded onto the AdSPs

Rome

This was stated by the vice-president of the Democratic Party group in the Chamber, Valentina Ghio

COMPANIES

Carnival Corporation is moving its headquarters from Panama to Bermuda.

Miami

Abandonment of the dual-listed company with the creation of Carnival Corporation Ltd.

NEWS

The Hondius will arrive on Sunday in front of the port of Granadilla (Tenerife)

Vlissingen/Santa Cruz de Tenerife/London

Passengers will be taken by sea to the airport for their return home.

SHIPPING

New quarterly record for vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Transits of all the main types of vessels are growing

PORTS

The regulatory proposal on port governance passed by the Quirinale downsizes the Ports of Italy

Rome

Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping

SHIPPING

Maersk's first quarter financial results still suffer from the negative phase of containerized shipping

Copenhagen

Positive performances in the port terminal segment and in that of other logistics activities

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding would like to expand its cruise terminal network in Alaska.

Haines

Proposal under development to manage Port Chilkoot cruise ship pier in Haines

PORTS

CMA CGM plans to acquire a 34.34% stake in Luka Rijeka.

Rijeka

The stake is held by Port Acquisitions of the Czech group CE Industries.

PORTS

The EPP Group in the European Parliament stresses the urgency of preventing foreign states from controlling EU ports.

Brussels

SHIPPING

ECSA: The shipping sector is a geopolitical asset for Europe

Brussels

Study on the sector, which generates 148.7 billion euros of direct economic impact

CRUISES

Sick people on board the Hondius cruise ship will be evacuated by air ambulances

Vlissingen/Praia

Possible resumption of navigation towards Las Palmas or Tenerife

SHIPPING

In the January-March quarter, maritime traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +4.8%

Panama

Cargo traffic in the ports of the Central American nation remains stable

CRUISES

New record number of passengers embarked on NCLH group cruise ships in a single quarter

Miami

Le Aziende informano

International Shipping Community to Gather in Genoa for Two Days of Maritime Dialogue and Networking

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2026, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -1.7%

Ankara

2,169 tankers (-1.9%) and 7,026 other types of ships (-1.6%) passed through

CRUISES

A serious viral outbreak causes the deaths of three passengers on the Hondius cruise ship.

Vlissingen/Geneva

A quarter is hospitalized in intensive care in Johannesburg

SHIPPING

Vote on IMO's Net-Zero Framework postponed again

London/Brussels/Washington

A new MEPC session is scheduled for December. Klann (T&E): The IMO cannot allow postponements to become the new normal.

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record first-quarter financial results and a new all-time passenger record

Miami

Mediterranean cruise bookings slow down

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, Ocean Network Express revenues decreased by -6%.

Singapore

During the period, the company's ships transported 3.2 million containers (+4%)

COMPANIES

PSA International acquires 30% stake in Chinese terminal operator Xiamen Container Terminal Group

Singapore/Xiamen/Shenzhen

Transaction valued at approximately $387 million

In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, COSCO Group's revenues decreased by -10.6%.

Hong Kong

During the period, the container fleet transported more than 6.9 million TEUs (+6.7%)

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Eurokai's port terminals handled 3.6 million containers (+10.5%)

Hamburg

Growth of +18.5% in Germany. A decline of -3.7% in Italy.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Stop us, rail freight is in a critical condition and requires support policies.

Rome

Map: adequate structural interventions are lacking

SHIPPING

OOIL invests $2.22 billion in the construction of 12 13,600 TEU containerships

Hong Kong

They will be built by the Hudong-Zhonghua shipyard

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Last year, the Hupac Group's production value grew by +3.1%

Zurich

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri establishes joint venture with Albanian KAYO

Trieste

The company will be responsible for the construction and maintenance of naval units for the Albanian Navy

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean converts options with Meyer Turku for two cruise ships into orders

Miami/Turku

The fifth and sixth "Icon" class units will be delivered in the summer of 2029 and the summer of 2030

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +1.7%

Venice

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are increasing. Chioggia recorded a 2.7% decline.

SAFETY & SECURITY

National Bilateral Ports Organization Seminar on Workplace Safety

Rome

Gallozzi (Assologistica): in addition to compliance with the rules, full awareness of behaviors is also necessary

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

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PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association

Genoa/Rome

Summary: ALIS can offer our ecosystem strategic added value

PORTS

$200 million investment to build and equip the new multipurpose terminal at Pointe-Noire

Brazzaville/Abu Dhabi

Ordered three ship-to-shore cranes from ZPMC

SHIPPING

Evergreen confirms purchase of five new 24,000 TEU containerships

Taipei

They will be built by the Chinese shipyard Guangzhou Shipyard International

SHIPPING

Korea will launch an Asia-Europe containerized shipping service on the Arctic route in the coming months

Busan

The tender concluded with the preliminary selection of the PanStar company.

SEAFARERS

The Maritime Union has raised new alarm over the fate of former ILVA ships.

Verona

Their possible demolition puts 240 maritime jobs at risk

PORTS

In the period January-March, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -3.9%

Ljubljana

In the container sector, 2.4 million tons were handled (-1.7%)

JOBS

Last chance to recognize some port jobs as strenuous and to establish a pension fund

Genoa

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Siemens to acquire Italian MERMEC business

Monk

The transaction will include the Ferrosud rolling stock production plant in Matera

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Growth in intermodal traffic at the Nola interport

Nola/Milan

Economic and financial analysis by the Fedespedi Research Center on freight terminal management companies

PORTS

Quarterly decline in goods handled by Montenegro's ports

Podgorica

The increase in cargo volumes to and from Italian ports continues, albeit at a slower pace.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori denounces the exclusion of maritime transport from the Fuel Decree-Law II.

Rome

Messina: The sector cannot be expected to absorb the impact of fuel price increases alone.

PORTS

HHLA records a -5.3% decline in containers handled in the first quarter

Hamburg

Eijsink: An unusually harsh winter has significantly limited our daily operations

COMPANIES

MSC Technology Italy launches a plan to hire 200 new people.

Turin/Geneva

MSC Cruises debuts in the Alaska market

PORTS

The Marche Region has approved Carloni's appointment as president of the Central Adriatic Port Authority.

Ancona

Awaiting the opinion of the Abruzzo Regional Council

SHIPPING

Greek company Danaos Corporation's quarterly revenues remain stable.

Athens

Two ships of the company are still blocked in the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 5.7% in April.

Los Angeles/Port Newark

In the first three months of 2026, the Port of New York handled nearly 2.2 million TEUs (-1.2%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Cognolato was confirmed as president of Assiterminal

Rome

The new presidency committee and board of directors were also elected

PORTS

In the first quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +0.8%

Ravenna

The growth was driven by the entry into operation of the regasification plant

SHIPPING

MSC introduces calls at Naples and Malaga on its Dragon service

Geneva

Calls at the Gioia Tauro port have been cancelled.

SEAFARERS

The National Maritime Fund's board has been renewed.

Genoa

He will remain in office for three years

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Network contract for the joint development of intermodal services in Emilia-Romagna

Bologna

It was signed by Interporto Bologna, Dinazzano Po S, SAPIR and Rail Traction Company

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): European technocracy appears inflexible on the EU ETS

Brussels

He underlines that a significant improvement of these policies is necessary.

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's first quarter results are positive.

Luxembourg

The company benefited from the effects of geopolitical tensions

EDUCATION

Two orientation events in Livorno and Naples to present the ITS Purser course.

Genoa

Meetings scheduled by the Italian Merchant Marine Academy with the Grimaldi Group

CRUISES

The bow section of the Explora V was launched in Palermo

Geneva

Fincantieri will deliver the cruise ship to Explora Journeys in 2027

COMPANIES

The president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority is the new president of Trieste Passenger Terminal.

Trieste

He takes over from Gianluca Madriz

PORTS

Port of Olbia: Seabed restoration work has begun in the access channel to Isola Bianca.

Cagliari

The aim is to safely allow large cruise ships to enter

SHIPYARDS

Damen to renovate and operate Dakar ship repair yard

Dakar/Gorinchem

20-year contract with the Société des Infrastructures de Réparation Navale

COMPANIES

Savino Del Bene has acquired three companies of the Spanish Grupo Marítima Sureste

Florence/Valencia

The agreement involves Marítima Sureste Shipping, Marítima Sureste Spain and Transportes Gaypemar

SHIPYARDS

Fim-Cisl, the meeting with Fincantieri regarding the Muggiano shipyard's prospects was positive.

La Spezia

The investments announced by management - the union noted - are going in the right direction.

PORTS

Marabello is the new secretary general of the Strait of Messina Port Authority.

Messina

The assignment lasts four years

SHIPPING

Rising energy costs weigh on Finnlines' latest quarterly financial statement.

Helsinki

Doepel: Burdens further increased by EU ETS implementation

ACCIDENTS

Heavy lift vessel HMM Namu hit near the Strait of Hormuz

Seoul

The accident did not cause any casualties.

SHIPPING

DFDS's quarterly financial performance deteriorates

Copenhagen

The fleet's rolling stock is growing. Passenger numbers are down 18%.

MEETINGS

From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."

Ravenna

INDUSTRY

Kalmar records quarterly decline in new orders

Helsinki

In the January-March period, revenues increased by +5%

PORTS

Job openings are growing for the port companies of Trieste and Monfalcone.

Trieste

Delivery of a recognition plaque

SHIPPING

In the first quarter of 2026, Costamare's revenues decreased by -5.3%

Monk

Orders confirmed for 12 new 9,200 TEU vessels and four 3,100 TEU vessels

PORTS

ICTSI posts new quarterly financial and operating records

Manila

The results benefited from the contribution of the new BACT and DGT terminals

SHIPPING

MSC to launch service between the Red Sea and Northern Europe via the Suez Canal

Geneva

Truck and feeder connections to Persian Gulf ports are planned

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

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

MEETINGS

From May 21st to 23rd, Ravenna will host "Deportibus - The Festival of Ports Connecting the World."

Ravenna

Three days of round tables, conferences, interviews, meetings and shows to tell the story of the port

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

The first batch of cold ironing work has been awarded to the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

The total investment is 41 million euros

INDUSTRY

Konecranes' turnover decreased by -7.7% in the first quarter of 2026.

Helsinki

The value of new orders acquired in the period remained unchanged

SHIPPING

New ART provision on regulatory measures for the awarding of maritime cabotage services

Rome

New elements in the service award procedures

PORTS

Appointment of the extraordinary commissioners of the Central Adriatic and Eastern Sicily Port Authority

Rome

Salvini asks the governors of Marche and Abruzzo to reach an agreement on Lega Nord's Carloni.

LEGISLATION

Confitarma welcomes the approval of the bill to enhance marine resources.

Rome

Zanetti: a further step in the direction long indicated by the Confederation

PORTS

The 2025 financial statements of the Northern Tyrrhenian and Eastern Adriatic Port Authorities have been approved.

Livorno/Trieste

They were examined today by the Management Committees

PORTS

Record quarterly freight traffic in Albanian ports

Tirana

In the first quarter of this year, almost 2.3 million tons were handled (+38.8%)

LOGISTICS

DSV records a decline in net profit of -41.7% in the first quarter

Hedehusene

Downturn due to extraordinary expenses for the merger with Schenker

PORTS

Filt, Fit and Uilt urge the Western Liguria Port Authority to focus on worker and safety issues

Genoa

PORTS

The 2025 budget of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Administrative surplus of 128.9 million euros

PORTS

Rixi: Additional resources for the completion of Genoa's new breakwater.

Rome

They will be used for the consolidation of the seabed and for design adjustments

PORTS

Chinese terminal operators COSCO Shipping Ports and CMPort report increased quarterly revenues.

Hong Kong

Increases determined by the greater volume of containers handled by port terminals

COMPANIES

Dirk Jan Storm has been appointed president of PSA Italy

Genoa

He takes over from Marco Conforti, who has reached the end of his three-year term.

INDUSTRY

In the first three months of 2026, CIMC's container sales decreased by -10.5%

Hong Kong

Dry box sales dropped 13.3%. Reefer sales increased 30.2%.

EDUCATION

The Western Sicily Port Authority opens access to funds for the PNRR training program to entities with private contracts.

Palermo

LOGISTICS

Rhenus has acquired the entire capital of LBH Global Agencies

Holzwickede

51% stake acquired from the Lagendijk family

ENVIRONMENT

The Genoa Port Authority's 2025 report on ship emissions has been published.

Genoa

228 inspections carried out to verify nitrogen oxide emission levels

ASSOCIATIONS

Assoporti's second traveling assembly in Bari

Bari

The first meeting held in Venice follows

PORTS

APM Terminals and Hateco to Build Container Terminal in Da Nang Port

The Hague

It will have a capacity of 5.7 million TEUs. An investment of over $1.7 billion.

INDUSTRY

Cavotec records record orders in the maritime-port segment

Stockholm

Strong demand for shore power system installations

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix-ANITA launches its new Bologna-Marcianise freight rail service.

Rome

Perform four weekly rotations

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai Lines saw quarterly revenue decline

Taipei/Keelung

In March, the decreases were -17.8%, -5.9% and -10.7% respectively.

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