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BRIEFS

January 12, 2016

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Tianjin blast has less impact on insurance than fall in commodity prices APM Terminals takes over Petlim Turkish container port in Izmir China may well have a 'hard landing' amid credit bubble, says Marc Faber Dark days ahead for container shipping, say Drewry analysts Dairy giant Fonterra exports record volumes, but 2016 outlook glum S&P cuts Hong Kong's Noble Group rating to junk after Moody's downgrade Great Lakes and Seaway carriers expect another bleak year Women in Trucking contracts MindShare Strategies to build skills IATA: Carriers must brace for air cargo surge when July box weigh-ins apply Air China to buy six Boeing 777-00ERs for less than US$2.05 billion Forward Air shares are given sell rating by Zacks Investment Research Slowdown in China's manufacturing output drags down air cargo demand in Asia

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JANUARY 11, 2016
BIMCO's analysis of the shipping market in 2015 & looking forward East-West shippers see sharp decline in contract rates Go-slow continues to impact operations at NSICT JN Port does well in a challenging 2015 Krishnapatnam Port Co. inks agreement with govt of Andhra Pradesh & Petrogas Pvt. Ltd for setting up a LNG Regasification Terminal Work on Sagar deep sea port project to commence in March: Gadkari DFC likely to award contracts worth INR 10K cr. by March Highway Ministry to use aircraft to observe projects Devaluation of yuan to make imports from China cheaper: Sitharaman INR plunges on heavy dollar demand IVRCL bags contracts worth INR 351 cr. in Karnataka

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ITJ exclusive: Stern replaces Kunz China planning high-speed freight train Seasoned executive joins NGL ITF turns its eyes on Portland BBC Chartering sets up shop in London UAE: rail operator and forwarder ink pact Aeromexico nonstop Mexico-Narita Expanded intermodal facility in Gdynia EU splashing out on plethora of projects Port of Vienna implements managerial change Fatal West Atlantic crash near Norwegian border Decline in airfreight volumes bottoms out Senior advisor for Röhlig Resigning but remaining Rising demand for transport to Scandinavia Myanmar concession awarded to Kerry China's NDRC fining international shipping companies

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JANUARY 11, 2016
SK Shipping seen as stable SK Shipping, South Korea's third biggest shipping company, has maintained its credit rating at A2- by the Korea Ratings Corporation. Since December 2013, when it was downgraded from A2 to A2-, SK Shipping has maintained that rating, a positive sign considering that its two bigger compatriot peers, Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai... Regulation insight: Steadying the ECDIS course As 2015 drew to a close, the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office (UKHO) unveiled statistics revealing that more than half of the world's international trading fleet was living with electronic chart information display systems (ECDIS). Figures indicate that 58% of vessels are using an electronic navigation chart (ENC) service on the... XSI secures order for first chemical tanker China-based Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry (XSI) has secured its first stainless steel chemical tanker order from a Chinese state-affiliated company. The 5,390 dwt chemical tanker will be built in XSI's yard, and the vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2017 to Xiamen Jianfa Shipping, a business unit of Jianfa Group. The contract also... Transpacific ship sizes on a steady upward trend, says maritime analyst No increase in South Korean port fees Container freight rate fall slows in November United Ocean Enterprises files for bankruptcy protection Bergen port asks ships to relocate due to air quality problems Australian trade union cleared of crime but tactics questioned Australian union supporters on a march. Greek shipowner debuts ethylene tankers Othoni, first in Eletson's newbuild programme liquefied ethylene carriers Tanzania denies suspension of USD10 billion mega-port project President Jakaya Kikwete held a ground breaking ceremony in October. MR spot rates to ease in near term Tanker market expected to have another strong showing. XSI secures order for first chemical tanker China-based Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry (XSI) has secured its first stainless steel chemical tanker order from a Chinese state-affiliated company. The 5,390 dwt chemical tanker will be built in XSI's yard, and the vessel is scheduled for delivery in 2017 to Xiamen Jianfa Shipping, a business unit of Jianfa Group. The...

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JANUARY 11, 2016
IATA puts on brave face and believes decline in air freight demand is bottoming out Drone testing zooms to next stage as Matternet begins trials with payloads 'Reckless' orders for ULVCs by carriers to blame for boxship charter market crash HGV training firm launches Young Truckers campaign to inspire next generation Using fewer ports can mean cost saving and efficiency gains for shippers

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JANUARY 11, 2016
Horizon to build two Tier IV escort tugs for McAllister Cat twin fin propulsion system wins prestigious Platts award Pioneer takes delivery of second Green Dolphin LNG fueled bulkers are a double first for DNV GL Vard Promar delivers its first ship ABB ships 20.5 MW Azipod XO

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JANUARY 11, 2016
Port Tracker report predicts drop in import cargo volumes Port of Portland schedules hearing to discuss draft improvement plan Bureau of Transportation Statistics publishes Pocket Guide for 2016 Port of Grays Harbor seeks comment on recreational lands and facilities plan Diana Shipping Oks new loan to partially finance three newbuilds

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JANUARY 11, 2016
VLCC spot rate slips amid January lull in cargoes Further slides anticipated as list of available vessels builds Navig8 Product Tankers amends loan facility and takes delivery of new vessels Amended facility with CACIB and BNP Paribas built on the $64.3m loan facility announced last year in November Baltic Handysize Index hits fresh lows Pre-Chinese New Year Spot market activity picks up but slide continues Panama plans ratification of ballast water and ship recycling conventions Ratification by largest flag would be big boost for IMO Capesize lay-ups increase as BDI reaches all-time low again Update: Declines in capesize and panamax mostly contribute to Baltic Dry Index falling to record low for the fifth day in a row A new way of looking at damages for repudiation of a voyage charter For the first time, damages increased to reflect detriment that was suffered after an unpeformed charter was due to end Kitack Lim sets first-term agenda as IMO secretary-general Koji Sekimizu's successor aims to strengthen partnerships and improve communication Five years' hard labour for Seaman Guard Ohio crew UPDATED: Immediate appeal against district court decision expected No respite for Asia-Europe trades as volume decline continues Latest CTS data shows a 4.3% drop in the first 11 months of 2015, but transpacific trades in better shape Box lines may void more sailings due to Chinese New Year weak demand Transpacific routes may see significant number of blank sailings Asian yards' revenue and orderbook to take a hit in 2016 Number of deferred deliveries is higher than in the years following the 2008-2009 financial crisis, Nomura says Aronnax: The irony at the IMO While MEPC will be the first time UN officials meet to discuss CO2-related policies after the Paris agreement was struck, society may expect more than the IMO can deliver Unipec ranks as world's biggest dirty tanker charterer in 2015 Shell ranks number two; Indian Oil jumps to fourth place up from 10th POSH and Hmood Al-Khalaf Group seal joint venture New venture signals an increase in POSH's investments and operations in Saudi Arabia Origin Energy ships first cargo from Australia Pacific LNG project Project faced multiple delays amid dismal price environment due to oversupply and weak demand EMAS Offshore incurs first-quarter loss on weak offshore industry Company focuses on increasing vessel utilisation, strengthening balance sheet Autonomous herrings Why is there such current enthusiasm for driverless ships when competent seafarers are paid so little anyway?

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JANUARY 11, 2016
Shippers, lawmakers make case to US regulators against NS-CP merger WASHINGTON - Shippers, lawmakers and other railroads are already petitioning federal regulators to reject the proposed tie-up of Canadian Pacific Railway and Norfolk Southern Railway even though the former has yet to file any legal notice with U.S. rail regulators. Since the Canadian railway disclosed its $28 billion bid to buy Norfolk... US retailers cry foul on Long Beach port free time reductions Retailers who ship through the Port of Long Beach urged the second-largest U.S. port not to move forward with its proposal to change free time provisions in its tariff from four days at present to six work shifts until the Southern California port complex gets a better handle on its... Environmentalists blast changes in NY-NJ port's clean-trucks plan Credit: Port DriverAn environmental group criticized as "disgraceful" a plan by the Port of New York and New Jersey to relax a Jan. 1, 2017, deadline for replacement of more than 6,000 port drayage trucks with newer vehicles. The Coalition for Healthy Ports said the revised clean-air plan that the Port... Truck driver pay: How fast will it rise in 2016? Softer demand for trucking services may have dampened pressure on truck driver pay, but it hasn't removed it. With the national unemployment rate at 5 percent, and construction companies hiring tens of thousands of workers, trucking firms will have to pay more to "seat" and keep experienced truck drivers in 2016. Barring... South Korea to reduce port fees over next three years Amid the backdrop of the global shipping downturn, South Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has decided to hold off on raising fees for using the country's trading ports and plans to reduce port fees by 70 percent over the next three years. Accordingly, all 31 ports in South Korea, including... The Future of LTL: Harnessing the Power of the Sharing Economy Less-than-truckload shipping is experiencing one of the faster rates of evolution within the transportation industry. The problems that have historically stifled the growth of this segment - coordination between multiple parties and inability to fill extra space on trucks - suit the expansion of Internet of Things type solutions hitting...

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JANUARY 11, 2016
Another battering for US shipping shares As China goes, so go the maritime equities as bulkers, tankers and LNG share in the pain. Middle East VLCCs continue sharp plunge As charterers fix VLCC cargoes further afield, TD3 route drops by 15.6% in one day. Fearnley downgrades tankers; forecasts cut Hot market downgraded to neutral as familiar failings resurface and bring rates revisions. US box traffic to slow Report from US's largest retailer advocacy group points to seasonal lull, high inventories. Angelica Schulte takes export cargo to Fos Second US crude cargo since Washington ended export ban leaves Houston for French port. Baltic adds two panellists for indices The Exchange adds two new shipbrokers to assess clean tanker routes and S&P valuations. P&O hits new high Owner's ferries carried record amount of freight in 2015 between Dover and Calais. First ship sails for AP LNG Third Gladstone coalbed methane-backed project finally gets off the blocks. Navig8 funds two more newbuildings at STX Credit Agricole and BNP Paribas club together to provide larger loan for products tanker newbuildings. Paragon sells panamax; another set to follow Michael Bodouroglou-led owner confirms sale of bulker with a second tipped to depart soon. USC eyes Indonesia Russian state shipyard group wants to build tankers and gas carriers in Asia. AdvanFort crew jailed Ten seafarers and 25 guards get five years after being held since 2013 in arms row. NorSea to collect up to $16m from sales Wilh Wilhelmsen-linked company sells off property to HitecVision fronted start-up. Alpha LNGC heads to Sabine Greek-owned, Cheniere-chartered newbuilding on course for first export cargo POSH wins biggest tow Singapore owner to move the world's largest floating structure - Shell's Prelude FLNG - from Korea to Australia. Scandlines aims for zero Baltic ro-pax group steps up emissions-reduction strategy between Germany and Denmark. 'Dry stuck in doldrums for two more years' Morgan Stanley says rates will remain around operating costs for a couple more years. Hoare quits BW LPG Chief commercial officer exits Oslo-listed shipowner after more than a decade with group. Sevan wins LNG work Oslo-listed group providing tech and engineering for Vires' new Philippines terminal. Hafnia Tankers begins as a buy at ABN AMRO Bank expects Danish tanker owner to see profit rise consistently over coming years. Thenamaris joins capesize buying spree Nikolas Martinos adds his name to the list of top tier shipowners snapping up second hand capesizes. DNB buys more AMSC Norwegian bank builds stake in US tanker owner to 16% in $16m deal. Star Bulk on notice Nasdaq tells Pappas-led owner to boost stock price back above $1. EMAS slips to a loss Downturn in oil and gas sector takes its tollon Oslo and Singapore-listed company. Miller back at Philly US shipyard replacing Kristian Rokke as chairman with former CEO. Ship aground off Japan Eighteen crew evacuated from ship by helicopter, vessel's hull reportedly breached. Otto in port tie-up Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator teams up with port operator in Batam. CMA CGM keeps buying French liner giant has bought more NOL shares at below its takeover price for the stock. Indian Oil's star rises on Poten tanker table Indian energy company jumps to fourth position while Unipec remains dominant charterer.

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JANUARY 11, 2016
Retailers slam Long Beach proposal to reduce free time Hapag-Lloyd USA CEO sought as Canaveral port chief Canada e-Manifest penalties for highway carriers starts today Drewry: Container shipping companies to lose $5b in 2016 Americold completes purchase of Atlanta, Ga. facility Equasis taps MarineTraffic for vessel positioning data Strong shipping sector growth bolsters December jobs report NRF: U.S. container imports rise in November WLS: Container capacity falls following weak peak season

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JANUARY 11, 2016
Jacksonville LNG bunkering facility slated for mid-2016 opening Plant built to supply TOTE's LNG-fuelled new containerships will also be able to supply other customers. Stena Bulk wary of London court case outcome Puts funds aside to meet potential claims. DNV GL to class ESL dual-fuel bulk carriers Said to be first large LNG-fuelled bulkers. Malta's bunker market share 'not enough' Government reviewing regulations to help sector reach its potential. Singapore's MPA halfway to MFM bunkering target Six more vessels approved for MFM bunkering at Singapore. FACTBOX: Asia Q1 oil products outlook and factors to watch Singapore fuel oil market expected to remain positive in coming weeks. Singapore's MPA reaches half MFM bunkering target Six more vessels approved for MFM bunkering at Singapore. Pioneer Marine receives fuel efficient dry bulk carrier Vessel has been equipped with mass flowmeters on the bunker line. Number of oil spills since 2010 lower: ITOPF Six medium-sized spills reported in 2015; includes bunker fuel.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

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

Ankara

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

PORTS

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

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

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

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

CRUISES

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

Miami

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

SHIPPING

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

Washington

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

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

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

SHIPPING

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

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

PORTS

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

Trieste

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

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

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Addis Ababa

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

CRUISES

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rotterdam

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

PORTS

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

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

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

Brussels

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

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Barcelona

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

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

PORTS

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

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LEGISLATION

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

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

PORTS

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

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

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

Brussels

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

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

PORTS

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

Antwerp

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

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

Tampa

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

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

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

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

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

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

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

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

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

SHIPPING

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

Washington/Portsmouth

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

SHIPPING

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

Port Klang

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

SHIPPING

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

Cairo

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

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

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

PORTS

At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.

Marseille

In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%

SHIPPING

The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.

Stockholm

Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy

PORTS

Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.

Genoa

Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline

London

In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.

SEAFARERS

There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region

London

Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed

SHIPPING

A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily

Palermo

For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts

Trieste

The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.

Rome

Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering

ACCIDENTS

Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The device caused limited structural damage

ACCIDENTS

New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire

LAW

Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading

Taipei

He was released on bail today

SHIPPING

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

Brussels

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

COMPANIES

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

Trieste

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

ACCIDENTS

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

Portsmouth

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

LAW

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

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Rome

Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities

PORTS

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

File

PORTS

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

Rome

SHIPPING

AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield

Copenhagen/London/Oslo

Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels

LOGISTICS

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

Memphis/Marseille

The American company has nearly 10,000 employees

PORTS

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

New York

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

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

PORTS

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

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

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

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

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

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

TRANSPORTATION

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

Rome

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

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

INFRASTRUCTURE

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

Bolzano

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

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

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

LOGISTICS

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

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

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

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

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

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

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INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

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

PORTS

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

Rome

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

LOGISTICS

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

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

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

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

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

Hedehusene

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

ASSOCIATIONS

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

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

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

Trieste

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

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

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

Savona

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

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

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

Southampton

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

SHIPPING

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

Rome

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

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

CRUISES

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

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

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

PORTS

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

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

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

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

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

London

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

MEETINGS

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

Rome

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

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

(Interesting Engineering)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Hong Kong

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

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

Long Beach

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

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

Ankara

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

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

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

Monk

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

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

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

Trieste

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

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

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

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes

Shanghai

The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.

MARITIME SERVICES

Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports

Gibraltar

The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels

INDUSTRY

Konecranes announced its entry into Japan

Helsinki/Tokyo

Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia

Milan

INSTITUTIONS

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

London

SHIPPING

Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar

Ancona/Zara

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

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic

Hamburg

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

PORTS

Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award

Brussels

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

INDUSTRY

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

Sandefjord

Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented

INDUSTRY

Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India

Copenhagen

Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives

PORTS

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

Ravenna

An increase of +10.6% is expected in June

PORTS

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

Cagliari

Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

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

Melzo

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

PORTS

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

Singapore

Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park

ASSOCIATIONS

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

La Spezia

New two-year mandate

INDUSTRY

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

Hyvinkää

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

ENVIRONMENT

PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report

Genoa

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

PORTS

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

Ravenna

PORTS

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

Ancona

SHIPPING

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

Naples

It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route

PORTS

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

Ancona

PORTS

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

La Spezia

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

INSURANCE

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

London

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

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.

Trieste

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

PORTS

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

Catania

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

SHIPPING

Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast

Copenhagen

Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates

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

New trucking area in the port of Genoa

PORTS

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

Rome

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

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